Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the burden of being Super Bowl favorites for Ravens
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the burden of being Super Bowl favorites for Ravens
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The unusual burden of Ravens being Super Bowl favorites
Luke Jones and Nestor the discuss the burden of being Super Bowl favorites for Ravens and a 2nd MVP trophy for Lamar Jackson after a beatdown of the San Francisco 49ers on Christmas night in Santa Clara.
Pondering a Festivus for the rest of us – even Joe Flacco
With the Baltimore Ravens riding high as the No. 1 team in everyone’s Power Rankings, Luke Jones and Nestor ponder the possibilities of a January Festivus that might even include the unlikely return of Joseph Vincent Flacco navigating the Cleveland Browns
Luke Jones and Nestor recap a glorious Christmas effort by Ravens in beating 49ers in Santa Clara
Luke Jones and Nestor recap a glorious Christmas effort by Ravens in beating 49ers in Santa Clara
The Christmas night when the Baltimore Ravens became Super Bowl favorites
It was as impressive an effort as any in Ravens’ history. Five interceptions, almost flawless offense and a holiday win to make Santa Claus proud. Luke Jones and Nestor recap a glorious Christmas effort by Ravens in beating 49ers 33-19 in Santa Clara behind the art of Lamar Jackson and a defensive gem in befuddling Niners quarterback Brock Purdy.
WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 20 – The legacy of the Baltimore Colts and Indianapolis
It’s complicated – and always will be, the Colts thing in Baltimore for anyone who was alive in 1984. Over a quarter of a century it’s never been ignored but back in 2011 at the Indianapolis Super Bowl, Nestor finally put down the sword and the horseshoe for his mental health writing a letter to the citizens of Indiana that got nearly a million views during Radio Row week. But it didn’t come without raising a whole lotta hell for a quarter of a century.
The mighty Ravens travel west to see 49ers under bright Christmas lights as decided underdogs
As we watch a bunch of football from the couch and spend time with family and friends this Christmas, we’re all looking forward to the “Super Bowl Preview.” Luke Jones and Nestor preview the Ravens’ tough role as 5 1/2-point underdogs in Santa Clara against San Francisco 49ers on Monday night.
WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 22 – The first and best to ever take Baltimore sports fans on roadtrips
Over three decades of taking our friends, listeners, sponsors and Baltimore sports fans on the road with the home team, we have some snapshots. We’d love to see yours! nes@baltimorepositive.com if you ever traveled on a WNST Roadtrip. The first and best to ever take Baltimore sports fans on road trips all over the world.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss Ravens dominance and importance of family organization during holidays
It’s never easy and always awkward but the holidays are the only time some families gather to discuss the important stuff. Leonard Raskin tells us there’s a solution & real value in planning & using together time to make sure that 2024 is best year ever.
Luke Jones and Nestor preview Ravens tough role as Christmas underdog against San Francisco 49ers
Luke Jones and Nestor preview Ravens tough role as Christmas underdog against San Francisco 49ers
Ravens embracing chance to show they’re NFL’s best team on Christmas night
The Super Bowl won’t be decided or scheduled based on what happens Monday, but Baltimore wants to prove a point.
Bill Cole and Nestor discuss bad officiating and fairness in sports competition – especially when you’re wagering on it!
Bill Cole and Nestor discuss bad officiating and fairness in sports competition – especially when you’re wagering on it!
Five Ravens questions for the 2023 stretch run
Lamar Jackson and the Ravens have a chance to secure the AFC’s No. 1 seed for the first time since 2019.
Blowing the whistle on lousy officiating in sports
Bill Cole and Nestor discuss bad officiating and fairness in sports competition – especially when you’re wagering on it!
A toast to the late, great Harvey Myers – my friend and true WNST and Baltimore sports believer
Harv was there in my kitchen when I was a kid in Dundalk. He was among the first to truly believe in me and listen to my radio show and invest in me. And no one was prouder when I bought WNST back in 1998 and he saw the impact of my little sports media business. The entrepreneur and Baltimore sports fan in Harv always loved watching my life unfold.
The Ravens go West as Super Bowl favorites
As the Baltimore Ravens go to Los Angeles as 3 1/2 point favorites to beat the Chargers at SoFi Stadium on Sunday Night Football, Nestor Aparicio joins Dennis Koulatsos to discuss the purple realities of the bye and remaining path to a No. 1 seed in the AFC and home cooking in January for a Super Bowl run to Las Vegas.
Asking Anthony Mitchell what it’s like to watch his son run the ball for Ravens
Former Ravens 2001 Super Bowl run playoff hero and safety Anthony Mitchell joins Nestor to discuss path of his son Keaton to the NFL spotlight from Atlanta to East Carolina. Words of wisdom here borne of experience! We loved this conversation with our old friend from the Festivus Maximus days of The Barn.
Former Ravens 2001 hero Anthony Mitchell joins Nestor to discuss path of son Keaton to NFL spotlight
Former Ravens 2001 Super Bowl run playoff hero and safety Anthony Mitchell joins Nestor to discuss path of his son Keaton to the NFL spotlight from Atlanta to East Carolina. Words of wisdom here borne of experience! We loved this conversation with our old friend from the Festivus Maximus days of The Barn.
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss complimentary and dominant football Ravens are playing in November
With the 7-2 Ravens riding an eye-opening winning streak and big games with Cleveland and Cincinnati coming at home this week, Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the complimentary and dominant brand of football the Ravens are playing in November.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss surging Ravens and importance of next 10 days with Browns and Bengals
After a glorious summery day and a 37-3 rout over the Seattle Seahawks, our Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the surging Ravens and the importance of next 10 days and winning key AFC North matchups with formidable Browns and Bengals.
Is this the best version of the Ravens we’ve ever seen?
With the 7-2 Ravens riding an eye-opening winning streak and big games with Cleveland and Cincinnati coming at home this week, Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the complimentary and dominant brand of football the Ravens are playing in November.
Good health and great enthusiasm powering Ravens homestand
After a glorious summery day and a 37-3 rout over the Seattle Seahawks, our Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the surging Ravens and the importance of next 10 days and winning key AFC North matchups with formidable Browns and Bengals.
The guy who knows the numbers says Ravens should be Super Bowl favorites
Many consider him to be the Godfather of modern football analytics. The always analytical Aaron Schatz has moved his important football work over to FTN Network and brings Nestor some fresh Lamar gospel via DVOA and the metrics of the Baltimore Ravens as his Super Bowl favorite based on their solid play of the first half.
Aaron Schatz of FTN Network brings Nestor some Lamar gospel via DVOA and metrics of Ravens as Super Bowl favorites
Many consider him to be the Godfather of modern football analytics. The always analytical Aaron Schatz has moved his important football work over to FTN Network and brings Nestor some fresh Lamar gospel via DVOA and the metrics of the Baltimore Ravens as his Super Bowl favorite based on their solid play of the first half.
WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 24 – The legend of our purple live shows at The Barn – and beyond
If you ever participated in or witnessed a decade of fun times, live radio shows and Baltimore sports memories with us at The Barn on Harford Road back in the 1990s when WNST was birthed by the local community, then you know it’ll never be replicated. Go through the photos and see how many legends you can identify who spent time eating crabs, drinking beer and talking sports with us – and you – in Parkville. As John Steadman once said: “Didn’t we have some good times?” What’s your favorite memory of a WNST live event over these 25 years of awesomeness? The night we brought the Lombardi Trophy by in the aftermath of Super Bowl XXXV didn’t suck.
Chanda Brigance gives Nestor a Juice update and details for Soiree With O.J. on September 29
Chanda Brigance returns to Baltimore Positive to give Nestor a Juice update and full details for Soiree With O.J. Brigance on September 29th in Anne Arundel County to benefit the Brigance Brigade and ALS families in need locally.
Our longtime producer Ray Bachman talks 25 years of WNST memories with Nestor at Pappas Glen Burnie
Our longtime producer Ray Bachman takes a break from his Trivia Night tour in Anne Arundel County to talk 25 years of fun WNST memories with Nestor at Pappas Restaurant in Glen Burnie on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.
Our Ray of light and king of WNST Baltimore sports production returns to discuss 25 years of #AwesomeNes
Our longtime producer Ray Bachman takes a break from his Trivia Night tour in Anne Arundel County to talk 25 years of fun WNST memories with Nestor at Pappas Restaurant in Glen Burnie on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.
Watching from the outside but the story from the inside is coming…
Nestor Aparicio discusses watching the start of Ravens season on television instead of being able to ask questions of the franchise like he’s done for 26 years as a Baltimore sports journalist at NFL games. The truth is coming. Watch this space…
Nestor Aparicio discusses start of Ravens season and being banned as working journalist by both teams
Nestor Aparicio discusses watching the start of Ravens season on television instead of being able to ask questions of the franchise like he’s done for 26 years as a Baltimore sports journalist at NFL games. The truth is coming. Watch this space…
It’s time to Soiree with O.J. and get loose with The Juice
Chanda Brigance returns to Baltimore Positive to give Nestor a Juice update and full details for Soiree With O.J. Brigance on September 29th in Anne Arundel County to benefit the Brigance Brigade and ALS families in need locally.
The great Nils Lofgren talks about being in the E Street Band
Nestor Aparicio chats about all things E Street with the great Nils Lofgren who plays guitar in Bruce Springsteen’s legendary Hall of Fame band from Tampa on January 27, 2009 just days before the infamous Super Bowl halftime performance with Clarence Clemons.
Local musician Ed Lauer joins Nestor and Ricig for a winding discuss of Orioles baseball history in Baltimore
Serendipity followed our WNST 25th Anniversary celebration as local sports cartoonist Ricig gifted a surprise visit and local musician Ed Lauer joined Nestor at Costas Inn for a winding discussion about a quarter of a century of lousy Orioles baseball, the Bob Irsay dummy and the dream for another orange parade in Baltimore.
The magic of Orioles baseball and musical friendship
Serendipity followed our WNST 25th Anniversary celebration as local sports cartoonist Ricig gifted a surprise visit and local musician Ed Lauer joined Nestor at Costas Inn for a winding discussion about a quarter of a century of lousy Orioles baseball, the Bob Irsay dummy and the dream for another orange parade in Baltimore.
That time in 1998 when WNST “the station with balls” was going to rule the world
Turn of the century WNST producer Andy Mueller tells old-school Nestor tales to celebrate his 30th Anniversary on Baltimore radio. You might even remember some of this stuff…
The Casa di Bambino becomes the house of cards on Saturday
Do you love sports memorabilia, baseball cards and the history of the game? Let Robbie Davis Jr. of Robbie’s First Base tell you about the Saturday celebration at the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum before the Orioles and Marlins game. And allow Nestor to show you his amazing Luis Aparicio collection here.
Nestor Aparicio and Dennis Koulatsos discuss the new world of gambling on baseball and finding games
Nestor Aparicio and Dennis Koulatsos discuss the new world of gambling on baseball and finding games
Baseball and gambling and gambling and baseball
Nestor Aparicio and Dennis Koulatsos discuss the new world of gambling on baseball and finding (or not finding) Orioles games on Apple Plus and Peacock
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the long game of Lamar Jackson’s agent
After two years of questioning whether not having an agent would hurt his long-term financial success, Lamar Jackson won the battle with Steve Bisciotti and the Baltimore Ravens by negotiating the largest contract and biggest signing bonus in NFL history. Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the long game of Lamar Jackson’s agent.
Paying the proper respect to Lamar Jackson’s agent
After two years of questioning whether not having an agent would hurt his long-term financial success, Lamar Jackson won the battle with Steve Bisciotti and the Baltimore Ravens by negotiating the largest contract and biggest signing bonus in NFL history. Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the long game of Lamar Jackson’s agent.
