Monday, March 1, 2021

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Nestor Aparicio

Three-way decision: Radov, Kryglik & Dickinson share 2012 Baltimore Sports Media Superstar crown

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Meet the winners from Thursday's BSMS competition
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Our 18 Baltimore Sports Media Superstar finalists await Monday cuts

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Have you seen the panel videos from Hooters on Monday night?
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Latest News

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Mancini “almost teared up a bit” from ovation in first spring game

The Orioles first baseman singled in his first Grapefruit League at-bat since being diagnosed with colon cancer last March.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Orioles

Mancini “almost teared up a bit” from ovation in first spring game

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The Orioles first baseman singled in his first Grapefruit League at-bat since being diagnosed with colon cancer last March.
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Business

Mizeur steps forward as candidate to stop the madness in District 1

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Heather Mizeur wasn't expecting to get back into politics from over on the Eastern Shore but the shocking events of January 6th have moved her back into a race to unseat Andy Harris in Congress.
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Business

Delegate Cardin says the hard work on Grace’s Law and cyberbullying is never complete

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Nearly seven years later, Delegate Jon Cardin discusses the significance of the historic anti-bullying legislation for children here in Maryland and beyond Annapolis.
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Arts

Growing a better garden with wisdom from the experts at Valley View Farms

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The madame icon of all things gardening in the land of pleasant living, Carrie Engel of Valley View Farms gets our winter garden ready for spring with expert advice and tips for better summer veggies.
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Mizeur steps forward as candidate to stop the madness in District 1

Heather Mizeur wasn't expecting to get back into politics from over on the Eastern Shore but the shocking events of January 6th have moved her back into a race to unseat Andy Harris in Congress.

Growing a better garden with wisdom from the experts at Valley View Farms

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Dreaming of all of those places we’ll go when we can…

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PODCAST AUDIO VAULT

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss coaching staff changes for Harbaugh and Ravens

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss coaching staff changes for Harbaugh and Ravens
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Teddy Savage of Planet Fitness discusses posture and movement as pandemic rolls into 2nd year

Our international (but made in Baltimore) fitness guru Teddy Savage of Planet Fitness discusses posture and movement as the pandemic continues and we all work from home on a screen.
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Marty Conway and Nestor discuss future of Orioles and stadium situation

Marty Conway and Nestor discuss future of Orioles and stadium situation
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Terps color analyst Chris Knoche joins Nestor to discuss big time college hoops realities during pandemic

Terps color analyst Chris Knoche joins Nestor to discuss big time college hoops realities during pandemic
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss magic of Orioles baseball for next 24 months in Baltimore

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss magic of Orioles baseball for next 24 months in Baltimore
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Don Mohler and Nestor start measuring progress of Biden administration early days

Don Mohler and Nestor start measuring progress of Biden administration early days
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LOCAL DISCUSSION

The realities of (another) Orioles summer of losing a lot of baseball games

Sure, the 0.0 predictions about postseason hopes were clever but what is the 2021 ceiling for the Birds of Mike Elias and rebuilding into another season without real hope for anything other than the future?

Major League Baseball in need of a healing season

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Forbes baseball business insider Maury Brown joins Nestor to discuss all that ails the sport as spring training commences. And, as always, bonus rock music discussion, history and rumination.

Mizeur steps forward as candidate to stop the madness in District 1

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Heather Mizeur wasn't expecting to get back into politics from over on the Eastern Shore but the shocking events of January 6th have moved her back into a race to unseat Andy Harris in Congress.

Lierman tells us why she’s ready to run for Comptroller of Maryland

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The delegate from the 46th district talks about where the money is going in our state and how she plans to create a better future.

Dreaming of all of those places we’ll go when we can…

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A spirited debate about all of the things we miss about life B.C. – before Covid. Todd Schuler and Nestor debate the Atlantic beaches and Northern Lights and visions of all that is ahead once we get this vaccine and pandemic handled.

An unusual amount of coaching changes for Ravens this offseason?

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss a long list of coaching staff changes for John Harbaugh in Owings Mills and how it impacts the franchise this offseason.

Delegate Cardin says the hard work on Grace’s Law and cyberbullying is never complete

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Nearly seven years later, Delegate Jon Cardin discusses the significance of the historic anti-bullying legislation for children here in Maryland and beyond Annapolis.

What happens when government fails to keep the lights and heat on?

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Don Mohler and Nestor do a full recon on the Texas energy failure and role of government to protect citizens from predatory business practices during a state of emergency.

What will drive innovation and growth for Baltimore over next decade?

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Bill Cole and Nestor ask some lengthy and difficult questions about the future of business and industry in our hometown as the pandemic drags into the second year.

Growing a better garden with wisdom from the experts at Valley View Farms

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The madame icon of all things gardening in the land of pleasant living, Carrie Engel of Valley View Farms gets our winter garden ready for spring with expert advice and tips for better summer veggies.

Is there sports life after Ravens season?

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Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss what occupies us after the purple birds hibernate and the Orioles eternal hopes spring yet another summer of chasing a No. 1 draft pick in 2022.

Thirty years later: What comes next for Oriole Park at Camden Yards and downtown commerce?

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Three decades after she designed virtually aspect of our downtown stadium, Janet Marie Smith still lives here in Baltimore and has some thoughts about the future.

We could all use a few days in New Orleans right now

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Mardi Gras during pandemic came and went but at least the cuisine of the Cajun soul was fed. Todd Schuler spent some formative years on the Bayou but can't get Nestor enthused about that nasty King Cake...

Are you protected when the disaster occurs on your side of the street?

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In the aftermath of the Texas disaster, our financial planning expert Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the significance of having real insurance for real emergencies. Just in case...

The work of Eric DeCosta is never done

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Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the busy scouts and pro personnel situation in Owings Mills as NFL free agency opens on March 15.

When Orioles baseball and dentistry collide at a Ruth’s Chris charity event

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Dr. Charles Fine of McDonough Dental in Owings Mills joins Nestor to discuss their mutual love of Orioles history and memorabilia. And the doc updates us on the importance of visiting a dentist during COVID.

From Purple Reign to the General of the Jets

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Longtime Baltimore Ravens scout Joe Douglas tells Nestor those two Super Bowl parades down Pratt Street inspire him every day as he tries to rebuild the New York Jets franchise.

Who wants a seat at the pool in Las Vegas for Ravens at Raiders?

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Our pal J.T. The Brick joins Nestor from Las Vegas, where dreams of a big black and silver stadium and a great road trip this fall keep the football spirits alive during a pandemic winter.

What happens when government fails to keep the lights and heat on?

Don Mohler and Nestor do a full recon on the Texas energy failure and role of government to protect citizens from predatory business practices during a state of emergency.

Lierman tells us why she’s ready to run for Comptroller of Maryland

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Delegate Cardin says the hard work on Grace’s Law and cyberbullying is never complete

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Luke Jones joins Nestor to discuss miracle of Mancini and MASN (again) not showing Orioles games
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Nestor and Don discuss COVID mental health issues with experts from Kennedy Krieger & Sheppard Pratt
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Heather Mizeur tells us why it's time to send Andy Harris home from Washington in District 1
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Delegate Jon Cardin discusses significance of anti-bullying legislation and more from Annapolis
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Brooke Lierman tells us why she's ready to run for Comptroller of Maryland
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Dr Charles Fine joins Nestor to discuss Orioles history and how dentistry has changed during COVID
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Teddy Savage of Planet Fitness discusses posture and movement as pandemic rolls into 2nd year
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Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss significance of real insurance for real emergencies
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Todd Schuler and Nestor discuss next signs pandemic is on back nine
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the realities of upcoming Orioles summer season of mounting losses
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Juan Webster of Sagamore Pendry discusses iconic Fells Point property and COVID life in Baltimore
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JT The Brick invites Nestor to Las Vegas for Ravens at Raiders in the fall
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Dave Ginsburg retires to the good sporting life in land of plesant living
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss coaching staff changes for Harbaugh and Ravens
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Don Mohler and Nestor do a full recon on Texas energy failure and role of government
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NY Jets GM Joe Douglas comes back to Baltimore to discuss how Ravens readied him for Broadway
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Evan Brown of State Fare talks legit restaurant crab cakes and Baltimore recipes
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John Feinstein takes a long walk on The National Anthem at sporting events and race in America
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Dr Gregory Branch answers questions about COVID vaccine and how and why to get it
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Bowie Mayor Tim Adams discusses vaccines for citizens and his candidacy for Maryland Comptroller
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SPORTS

Who wants a seat at the pool in Las Vegas for Ravens at Raiders?

Our pal J.T. The Brick joins Nestor from Las Vegas, where dreams of a big black and silver stadium and a great road trip this fall keep the football spirits alive during a pandemic winter.

The work of Eric DeCosta is never done

Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the busy scouts and pro personnel situation in Owings Mills as NFL free agency opens on March 15.

How did Ravens safeties stack up to rest of NFL in 2020?

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Chuck Clark played the most snaps on the Baltimore defense last season.

Thirty years later: What comes next for Oriole Park at Camden Yards and downtown commerce?

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Three decades after she designed virtually aspect of our downtown stadium, Janet Marie Smith still lives here in Baltimore and has some thoughts about the future.

Ravens’ Bryant to move on after “Baltimore wasn’t the place for” him

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The former Dallas Cowboy wasn't expected to return after making little impact for Baltimore's passing game.

Mancini feeling great, participating fully as Orioles’ full-squad workouts underway

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After completing chemo treatments last fall, the Baltimore slugger began baseball workouts in late October and had a mostly normal offseason.

Orioles’ Davis says he’s made changes “visible to the naked eye” in hopes of better results

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The veteran first baseman described adjustments at the plate as "overdue" in trying to rejuvenate his career after batting a combined .169 over the last three seasons.

An unusual amount of coaching changes for Ravens this offseason?

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss a long list of coaching staff changes for John Harbaugh in Owings Mills and how it impacts the franchise this offseason.

Twelve Orioles thoughts with full-squad spring workouts underway

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Dean Kremer is among the interesting young talents to watch in 2021.

Finding your personal Patterson Park Pagoda in lieu of a diamond this spring

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Longtime baseball insider (and cool musician) at The Washington Post Dave Sheinin joins Nestor to discuss the joys of writing about life in East Baltimore as the weather changes and the Orioles work on that zero point zero.

How did Ravens tight ends stack up to rest of NFL in 2020?

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Mark Andrews is the only tight end in Ravens history to produce multiple seasons of at least 700 receiving yards and seven touchdown catches.

Major League Baseball in need of a healing season

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Forbes baseball business insider Maury Brown joins Nestor to discuss all that ails the sport as spring training commences. And, as always, bonus rock music discussion, history and rumination.

DENNIS KOULATSOS

BILL COLE

LEONARD RASKIN

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BALTIMORE NEWS

Bidding adieu to our pal Dave Ginsburg on press row

After three decades of DMV worldwide sports coverage at the Associated Press, Dave Ginsburg is hanging up the laptop. At least for now. He joins Nestor for a fun retrospective of Baltimore and Washington and memories and press box food.

Mizeur steps forward as candidate to stop the madness in District 1

Heather Mizeur wasn't expecting to get back into politics from over on the Eastern Shore but the shocking events of January 6th have moved her back into a race to unseat Andy Harris in Congress.

Who has the best crab cake in Maryland? Let the debate continue…

Evan Brown of State Fare in Catonsville and Nestor go down a very familiar crustacean hole and resurrect the eternal debate: what makes the perfect crab cake? One of them intends to investigate this further...

We could all use a few days in New Orleans right now

Mardi Gras during pandemic came and went but at least the cuisine of the Cajun soul was fed. Todd Schuler spent some formative years on the Bayou but can't get Nestor enthused about that nasty King Cake...

The work of Eric DeCosta is never done

Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the busy scouts and pro personnel situation in Owings Mills as NFL free agency opens on March 15.

POLITICS

BALTIMORE POSITIVE TV

MUSIC CLASSIC

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The story behind the Eddie Van Halen picture with Mike Mussina at Merriweather Post Pavilion

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He is the world's biggest Dallas Cowboys fan. And what began as a great tale about his new book "A Mile In Her Shoes" and autism soon devolved into old baseball stories. Mark Mussina opines on the eternal debate: Van Halen or Van Hagar. Old friends are the best!
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Music

George Thorogood moves it on over to chat bourbon, scotch, beer and baseball with Nestor

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Lonesome George was a regular on the I-95 circuit even before Nestor chatted with him as a music critic in the 1980s. This one is more modern. A 2015 visit with the leader of the Delaware Destroyers coming to Pier Six.
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Arts

Kansas violinist David Ragsdale joins Nestor to discuss the journey to point of know return

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As they played the Modell Lyric in downtown Baltimore, band members looked back an incredible catalog of music and how to carry on...
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Music

The goal is soul

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What you don’t have you don’t need it now
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Steve Gorman of The Black Crowes comes home to Baltimore for first chat with Nestor

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It wasn't until The Black Crowes broke up that Nestor first had drummer and Severna Park grad Gorman on the radio show. They made up for lost time with the gospel of how much he loved the band.
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Hall of Fame

Nils Lofgren of the E Street Band talks about Springsteen and playing halftime at Tampa Super Bowl in 2009

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Legendary guitarist Nils Lofgren of the E Street Band joins WNST.net's Nestor Aparicio for the first of a long series of questions and conversations about the history of Bruce Springsteen and the Super Bowl in Tampa Bay on the eve of their performance at Raymond James Stadium.
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BUSINESS

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Reliving past glories – but looking toward the future of Ravens

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Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor look back at the Ravens twenty years ago and discuss how its lessons lead to the future of the franchise.
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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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The significance of affordable housing for future of Baltimore

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O'Doherty returns to Baltimore Positive with a significant message for improving the city for its population and the future
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Bill Cole

One pandemic, no solutions…

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Lock down? Open up? Wear a mask. Go to school. Stay at home. Avoid science. Believe science. Ignore science. We all know someone with a different belief on these significant social issues. Bill Cole and Nestor discuss agreeing to disagree about pandemic solutions during election season. They do agree you should vote!
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EDUCATION

Business

Using end of the year to make sure your house is in order

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The lockdown and the fatigue of COVID is real. As we head into winter and time at home, this is an ideal time to examine your will, trusts and re-examine the future in the aftermath of the pandemic. We sought out Lou Weinkam in Catonsville for some solid advice.
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Community

UB Professor Michael Higginbotham discusses Maryland 7th Congressional District election

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The west side has an important special election on February 4th for the vacated seat of Elijah Cummings. Who will fill that role in Congress?
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Don Mohler

Local strategies and solutions to feed Towson during a pandemic

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If you want to pitch it help your neighbors during the holidays, Delegate Cathi Forbes discusses some resources to give or receive. And education always tops her agenda.
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HEALTH

Celebrities

Super Bowl champion Demarcus Ware is driven to win your fitness passion

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Five years after winning the big game with the Denver Broncos, the longtime quarterback conqueror joins Nestor to discuss his mobile app and fitness platform.
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Baltimore Positive Classic

Van Hollen tells us why America needs to get tougher on assault weapons

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In wake of more gun violence in America, our Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen joined us for a spirited conversation about guns, America and the state of Congress in a world of Trump
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Community

Hathaway discusses impact of virus in challenged communities

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Continuing our exploration of how life has changed for all of us during this pandemic and national crisis...
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ARTS

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Joe Perry of Aerosmith talks about sex, drugs and rock and roll on Pump tour in July 1990

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Yeah, this pic is Steven Tyler but the modern Toxic Twins were in the middle of a glorious second run as one of the greatest bands in the world when Nestor Aparicio was the music critic for The Evening Sun in Baltimore. This is the story of how the train kept 'a rolling on the best comeback in the history of rock and roll.
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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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Learning the history of the Maryland crab cake at Faidley’s Seafood in Baltimore

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If you love Maryland crabs and crab cakes, we've got the story behind a significant Baltimore seafood institution at Lexington Market. We learned a lot about crustaceans talking to Nancy Faidley Devine about the perfect recipe and serving temperature. Backfin or jumbo lump? You decide...
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LEADERSHIP

WNST CLASSIC

Hall of Fame

Brooks talks optimism and hope for the 1997 Orioles – and he was right!

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Opening Day was always a big deal in Baltimore. We spent this one at Bohager's on Eden Street with Number Five talking about the good ole' days of 'dem O's.
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Celebrities

Before his Falcons gig, Mike Smith says Super Bowl XXXV magic paved the way

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Former defensive assistant Mike Smith comes back to Baltimore 20 years later to discuss magic of Super Bowl XXXV win in Tampa while he was more under the radar.
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Celebrities

Art Donovan tells us how he got his first big break with the Colts

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This is the finale of a spirited four-part chat with Fatso, who covered all of aspects of his life on a summer night in Fallston when he had a lot of energy to make us laugh.
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Remember That Time

Joe Flacco explains life as a “classy” Philadelphia sports fan

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Everyone knows Number 5 is from the Jersey side of the Philly thing, but let's take a deeper dive into the local sports fandom of the Super Bowl XLVII MVP
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Celebrities

Tom Keifer talks music, life after Cinderella and the legend of Hammerjacks after Sarah Fleischer retirement gig in Baltimore

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Nestor was writing about the lads from Philadelphia back when they were opening for Bon Jovi and shaking all night. Yes, that is his 1986 autographed Circus Magazine. This was a retrospective chat about all of the bombast of the hairspray era and surviving and thriving in Nashville.
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Arts

Lead singer of Kansas Ronnie Platt joins Nestor again to discuss the Point of Know Return

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When classic rock bands stay on the road and change members, sometimes it can be bumpy. This is an incredible tale of a band that Nestor discovered at "Leftoverture"...
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Arts

Putting Kansas back on the road again with new singer Ronnie Platt

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It's never easy replacing a singer in a classic rock band but it's even harder for the singer to be accepted by the fans.
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Remember That Time

Flacco talks about the mental recovery from a major injury

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After the Super Bowl MVP limped off the field in 2015, we talked about the long road to getting back on the field and trying to be better than ever.
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Celebrities

That time Larry King called my book “a good read” and discussed history of Orioles baseball

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Back in the 1990s when he worked at CNN in Washington, Larry King was a frequent visitor at Camden Yards and loved talking Orioles baseball and Little Looey with Nestor.
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Arts

Former Black Crowes drummer Steve Gorman catches up on music to sports radio transition

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A recurring guest in recent years as he left the drum kit of The Black Crowes to become a sports radio host at Fox Sports Radio, Gorman and Nestor catches up on Orioles, NFL and life in Nashville with the new band Trigger Hippy.
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