Friday, January 15, 2021

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Nestor Aparicio

Could Baltimore’s Jim Schwartz wind up as head coach in Cleveland?

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As the coaching "hiring" season heats up over the coming weeks, the candidates are lining up in Cleveland, Detroit, Denver and with the N.Y. Jets and that's only "so far." Who knows what's going to happen in St. Louis,...
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Bisciotti and Harbaugh walk ‘arm in arm’ into 2009 Festivus

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What a difference 52 weeks makes. It will be a year ago this Wednesday -- on New Year's Eve -- when Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti walked into Brian Billick’s office and abruptly fired the head coach who led his...
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Six former Baltimore County Executives discuss siege on Capitol and future of America

Ted Venetoulis. Don Hutchinson. Dennis Rasmussen. Jim Smith. Don Mohler. All led by Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger on Capitol Hill with a frank and open conversation about the future of America after a White Nationalist assault on democracy. Leadership matters.
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Six former Baltimore County Executives discuss siege on Capitol and future of America

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Ted Venetoulis. Don Hutchinson. Dennis Rasmussen. Jim Smith. Don Mohler. All led by Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger on Capitol Hill with a frank and open conversation about the future of America after a White Nationalist assault on democracy. Leadership matters.
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Local

Buffalo has been waiting a long time for Josh Allen

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The voice of Bills John Murphy takes us through how the franchise got from the exit of Rex Ryan to now just two wins away from the Super Bowl.
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Food + Drink

That time I vacationed in Buffalo

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Back in 2007, Nestor Aparicio did the 48-hour "Where to Go in Buffalo" video prior to a horrible Ravens loss to the Bills in Orchard Park. At least's Nestor's in North Tonowanda served a legit hot dog. Oh, and the wings were solid as well...
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Luke Jones

Twelve Ravens thoughts ahead of divisional-round tilt with Buffalo

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The Bills have a terrific passing offense while Baltimore has a special running game and better defense. We’ll see which profile prevails.
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That time I vacationed in Buffalo

Back in 2007, Nestor Aparicio did the 48-hour "Where to Go in Buffalo" video prior to a horrible Ravens loss to the Bills in Orchard Park. At least's Nestor's in North Tonowanda served a legit hot dog. Oh, and the wings were solid as well...

AUDIO VAULT

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Luke Jones and Nestor psychoanalyze Ravens dancing on Titans logo and Lamar walking off postgame

Luke Jones and Nestor psychoanalyze Ravens dancing on Titans logo and Lamar walking off postgame
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Todd Schuler and Nestor discuss a Ravens playoff win and the future of democracy in America

Todd Schuler and Nestor discuss a Ravens playoff win and the future of democracy in America
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Luke Jones and Nestor give Lamar all praise after first playoff win

Luke Jones and Nestor give Lamar all praise after first playoff win
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Luke Jones and Nestor recap an impressive road playoff win for Ravens in Tennessee

Luke Jones and Nestor recap an impressive road playoff win for Ravens in Tennessee
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That time Tommy Lasorda dropped by for some steroids talk in baseball

We lost the legendary Tommy Lasorda on Friday. Back in 2002, the Dodgers Hall of Famer joined Nestor to talk about the changing state of baseball after chicks dug the long ball and the sports was drowning in PEDs.
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LOCAL DISCUSSION

Carucci discusses ways Bills can stop Lamar Jackson in Buffalo

NFL historian Vic Carucci joins Nestor from Buffalo to preview Bills and Ravens on a winter Saturday night in Orchard Park.

Time to give Lamar Jackson some praise after a Ravens playoff win

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Luke Jones and Nestor raise all arms in a "V" to give Lamar – and his teammates and the organization – all praise after the first playoff win of this era for John Harbaugh. We'll be onto Buffalo but not just yet...

Six former Baltimore County Executives discuss siege on Capitol and future of America

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Ted Venetoulis. Don Hutchinson. Dennis Rasmussen. Jim Smith. Don Mohler. All led by Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger on Capitol Hill with a frank and open conversation about the future of America after a White Nationalist assault on democracy. Leadership matters.

A Ravens playoff win and a coup attempt all in the same week

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Todd Schuler and Nestor discuss an incredible Ravens playoff win – and the future of democracy in America. It's been that kind of week...

The rituals of Ravens fans during the Festivus indoor home tailgate

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We're used to being at the games. Or having friends over. Or being at an awesome place like Franco's in Catonsville. But what happens when tacos win and wings lose? Anyone else as superstitious about Ravens game day food spreads?

Time to shuffle off to Buffalo as Ravens take care of business in Nashville

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Luke Jones and Nestor recap an impressive road playoff win for Ravens in Tennessee

Tasker says Buffalo is ready for Allen to lead Bills to Tampa

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Our favorite special teamer Steve Tasker brings us a Hall of Fame look at the surging Buffalo Bills and Josh Allen in preparation for the Ravens playoff visit to Orchard Park.

Hockey and Buffalo and the Caps and a Rich history

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Let Newsday sportswriter and Caps historian Ted Starkey preview us on the NHL season while discussing his years as a Buffalo Bills fan – and front office member.

Pittman provides thoughts from Anne Arundel County on MAGA siege at U.S. Capitol

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County Executive Stueart Pittman joins us from Annapolis in aftermath of the disaster at The U.S. Capitol to discuss navigating local business, safety and COVID during crisis times in our country.

That time 20 years ago when this Ravens safety broke Tennessee’s heart

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Twenty years later, Ravens postseason hero Anthony Mitchell comes back to Baltimore to talk Lamar and Super Bowl confetti.

Pittman provides thoughts from Anne Arundel County on MAGA siege at U.S. Capitol

County Executive Stueart Pittman joins us from Annapolis in aftermath of the disaster at The U.S. Capitol to discuss navigating local business, safety and COVID during crisis times in our country.

SPORTS

Playoff revenge at Tennessee resets Ravens as top-shelf Super Bowl contender

By the time the Ravens lined up in victory formation to finish Sunday’s 20-13 win, they were finally back where they started 365 days ago.

A Ravens playoff win and a coup attempt all in the same week

Todd Schuler and Nestor discuss an incredible Ravens playoff win – and the future of democracy in America. It's been that kind of week...

Buffalo has been waiting a long time for Josh Allen

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The voice of Bills John Murphy takes us through how the franchise got from the exit of Rex Ryan to now just two wins away from the Super Bowl.

Tasker says Buffalo is ready for Allen to lead Bills to Tampa

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Our favorite special teamer Steve Tasker brings us a Hall of Fame look at the surging Buffalo Bills and Josh Allen in preparation for the Ravens playoff visit to Orchard Park.

Roman says early challenges led to “evolution” of Ravens offense

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The offensive coordinator believes this group is now "more equipped" to win in the postseason than last year's record-setting unit.

Martindale on Buffalo’s Allen: “He knows that there’s going to be pressure”

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The Ravens coordinator said he's not going to deviate from his defense's identity despite the Bills quarterback's success against the blitz.

Ravens looking healthy ahead of divisional playoff clash at Buffalo

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Cornerback Marcus Peters was one of only two players listed as a non-participant on Tuesday.

Test of wills coming between Buffalo quarterback Allen, Ravens defense

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Josh Allen led all NFL quarterbacks in touchdown passes and passing yards against the blitz this season.

Jackson runs to first playoff win as Ravens topple Tennessee 20-13

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The star quarterback rushed for 136 yards and a touchdown as Baltimore advanced to the AFC divisional round.

Harbaugh says “nobody even blinked” for Ravens after early deficit

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"Right now, for me, this is the best win ever. And not just because of what was at stake, but because of the guys and what it meant to our team."

Ravens cornerback Peters questionable, but expected to play in divisional round

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Veteran defensive back Marcus Peters has been dealing with a back issue this week.

Jimmy Smith says these Ravens “very eerily similar” to 2012 team

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The veteran cornerback is one of the few holdovers left from the Super Bowl XLVII champions.

DENNIS KOULATSOS

BILL COLE

LEONARD RASKIN

TODD SCHULER

BALTIMORE NEWS

Carucci discusses ways Bills can stop Lamar Jackson in Buffalo

NFL historian Vic Carucci joins Nestor from Buffalo to preview Bills and Ravens on a winter Saturday night in Orchard Park.

Buffalo has been waiting a long time for Josh Allen

The voice of Bills John Murphy takes us through how the franchise got from the exit of Rex Ryan to now just two wins away from the Super Bowl.

History and a civics class with Johnny O in the aftermath of insurrection at U.S. Capitol

We were all outraged by what we saw on Wednesday. Let two Baltimore County Executives – and former high school history teachers – guide you on where we are on the arc of the American story.

Ball says coup attempt on Capitol is reminder of division and anger in America

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball discusses the disturbing images from the coup attempt on our nation's Capitol and how his county is battling COVID and all of the unfolding issues of the pandemic.

To dance – or not to dance – on another team’s logo?

Luke Jones and Nestor psychoanalyze the latest salvo in the simmering Ravens and Titans feud after the purple defense led by Marcus Peters taunted...

POLITICS

Six former Baltimore County Executives discuss siege on Capitol and future of America

Ted Venetoulis. Don Hutchinson. Dennis Rasmussen. Jim Smith. Don Mohler. All led by Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger on Capitol Hill with a frank and open conversation about the future of America after a White Nationalist assault on democracy. Leadership matters.

A Ravens playoff win and a coup attempt all in the same week

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Ball says coup attempt on Capitol is reminder of division and anger in America

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History and a civics class with Johnny O in the aftermath of insurrection at U.S. Capitol

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Madam Speaker Jones discusses Trump mob coup attack at the United States Capitol

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Pittman provides thoughts from Anne Arundel County on MAGA siege at U.S. Capitol

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BALTIMORE POSITIVE TV

MUSIC CLASSIC

Music

Guitarist Mark Bryan tells Nestor about Hootie And The Blowfish hiatus in 2015

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Over the years, the local sports and rock and roll connection of Nestor and Hootie And The Blowfish has led to several visits from the boys from South Carolina via the D.C. burbs. It gives him a chance to crush them about the Redskins.
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Arts

Joan Jett talks Orioles Magic before July 4th Heritage Fair Dundalk show in 2012

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Everyone knows the leader of the Blackhearts loves rock and roll – and the Baltimore Orioles. Nestor got some old Jim Palmer tales from the former Runaway and Hall of Famer.
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Arts

American Idol star Caleb Lee Hutchinson tells Nestor about Maddie and tour coming to Modell Lyric

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True love, singers and American Idol.
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Music

Zakk Wylde talks Ozzy Osbourne, baseball and the state of New Jersey with Nestor in 2004

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Guitarist Zakk Wylde talks the blizzard and Black Sabbath of Ozzy Osbourne, baseball and the state of New Jersey
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Music

Step inside, walk this way for chat with Phil Collen of Def Leppard

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Nestor Aparicio spends a brief moment with guitarist Phil Collen of Def Leppard chatting about playing rock music acoustically and soccer vs. football! Hershey, PA on Aug. 12, 2007.
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Arts

Nils Lofgren comes up for The Rising with Springsteen chat in Spring 2003

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It is always a pleasure to talk rock and roll, sports and life in the great rock and roll band in the world with the great Maryland native and one time "Bullets Fever" author. Life in E Street with the affable Lofgren.
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BUSINESS

Arts

Schapiro wants Baltimore Homecoming to spread Charm City goodwill globally

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Bringing influential Baltimoreans who live elsewhere "home" for three days of education to take back to the world about the current charms of Charm City. That is what Baltimore Homecoming is all about...
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Business

Getting the feet back on the streets of Towson – and online – safely

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The tireless Nancy Hafford spends time explaining the challenges for every local business as the holidays and COVID collide with government during frightening times for many who are invested.
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Business

Lamenting the long road back to normal after this pandemic

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Don and Nestor are trying to make sense of all of this change and what it means for Baltimore, the election and the future of our country
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Baltimore Positive Classic

Shapiro says relationships are the fruit of the power of nice

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Collecting the best people...
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EDUCATION

Arts

Grasmick says future is bright for women in leadership and education

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When it comes to discussing women and leadership in education, this will be a master class from Dr. Nancy Grasmick. We always learn a lot at Baltimore Positive...
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Business

Meet new Baltimore City comptroller Bill Henry

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Hear what kind of a government the new City Comptroller believes in and the campaign he ran for transparency
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Baltimore Positive Classic

Who were the idiots who elected the electoral college?

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We're here to learn. No one seems to really understand the theory about how the person who gets four million more votes spends four days in jeopardy of losing an election. Let UMBC Professor Emeritus Donald Norris explain it to you...
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HEALTH

Business

Lawrence and Stallings explain importance of luring best young doctors to Maryland

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The best hospitals have the best doctors and nurses. How can Annapolis help?
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Business

Doring discusses role of MD State Dental Association for all patients during COVID

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Donating their PPE to area hospitals and staying on duty for trauma and emergencies, local dentists are waiting through the crisis like everyone else
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Business

Suntha says credentials of Fauci regarding COVID are unassailable

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The leader of University of Maryland Medical System discussed all aspects of the virus and a potential vaccine
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ARTS

Arts

Bedford says Baltimore Museum of Art still providing an online journey during pandemic

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Like all of our shuttered local institutions for arts and entertainment, the BMA wants you to visit virtually during the crisis
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Arts

Wes Moore and the power of community

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We are all searching for our inner Robin Hood...
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Arts

Dennis DeYoung talks about Styx without Tommy Shaw and Edge of The Century in May 1991

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The history and lineup of Styx was fuzzy in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Nestor Aparicio has had many chats and encounters with all of the remaining members of the band over the years.
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LEADERSHIP

WNST CLASSIC

Journalism & Media

John Steadman and Nestor discuss history of Baltimore football at The Barn

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Nestor treasures every one of these conversations with his mentor and the legend of Baltimore sportswriting. From Colts to Ravens, indeed...
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Celebrities

Those were Happy Days when Donnie Most talked baseball and The Fonz

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During the 1996 MLB playoffs, "Grease" was on stage at the Mechanic Theatre and the man known to many as Ralph Malph was performing across the street from our studio.
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Nestor Aparicio

My snapshots & memories of the great life of Arthur B. Modell…

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Art Modell changed our lives forever in Baltimore when he brought us the Ravens...
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Hall of Fame

Paul Rodgers gets royal treatment in comparing Queen to Bad Company to a Led Zeppelin reunion

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Rarely has Nestor been star struck by a rock star but the greatest voice in rock stopped him in his tracks at Super Bowl Arizona 2008.
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Orioles

Legendary Cleveland sportswriter Terry Pluto remembers his Summer of 1979 with The Earl Of Baltimore

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Sure, the Browns are coming to play the Ravens in the middle of a pandemic this week – and we covered that – but this chat went back to Nestor's favorite summer with his Pop.
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Celebrities

Rob Halford discusses four decades of Judas Priest with nothing to lose at all

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Rob Halford discusses four decades of Judas Priest with nothing to lose at all. And Nestor shares memories of the night when a 17-year old #AlmostFamous version of himself was treated with kindness by the legend.
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Remember That Time

Nestor welcomes Tony Siragusa to the Baltimore Ravens

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There wasn't much to recommend signing with the fledgling purple birds of Art Modell in the crowded AFC Central but The Goose saw potential in Ray Lewis and leadership in Ted Marchibroda.
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Arts

My lifer friend (and your favorite cartoonist) who loves the Buffalo Bills

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Legendary local sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano and Nestor have been friends since working together at The News American in 1984. Before the Ravens play in Orchard Park for a chance to move on in 2021, let them tell you about their journey with the Buffalo Bills during the K-Gun halcyon days.
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Celebrities

The time that Bill Walton talked about San Diego sports, John Wooden and the tall life with Nestor at Super Bowl XXXII

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Our weeks spent at The Big Game have afforded us the opportunity to have a wide variety of chats – even last century! Nestor only wishes he had asked a few more Grateful Dead questions...
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Purple Reign

Flacco talks joys and pains of parenting and being a Super Bowl champion QB

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It was three years beyond the glory of the MVP status in New Orleans when No. 5 sat down with Nestor and Luke to talk about real life in an offseason with swirling changes.
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