Thursday, January 21, 2021

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Education

Going back to tell your 10th grade English teacher why To Kill A Mockingbird was so important

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During Teacher Appreciation Month, Nestor reconnects with the Dundalk High literary critic and usage taskmaster of his youth, Miss Susan Monday. They both do talk radio for a living. A journey in education...
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Further developing plan B critical for Ravens offense moving forward

Improving the passing game was the hottest topic of discussion during John Harbaugh's season-ending video call with the media on Wednesday.
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Further developing plan B critical for Ravens offense moving forward

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Improving the passing game was the hottest topic of discussion during John Harbaugh's season-ending video call with the media on Wednesday.
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Ravens

Harbaugh expecting to see an even better Lamar Jackson in 2021

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"He’s going to work hard at that stuff, and he’s going to improve and get better. It’ll show up in how he plays next year."
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Ravens

Harbaugh: “You’re not where you want to be unless you win the Super Bowl”

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The longtime head coach expressed great pride in the 2020 Ravens while acknowledging a need to improve across the board.
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Arts

What is the future of Baltimore for tourism?

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Chris Reihl of RentATour joins Nestor to discuss the grim realities of the current hospitality and tourism situation in Baltimore – and the hope for how to rebuild our city after the pandemic.
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The reality of winning a Super Bowl with Lamar Jackson?

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Baltimore Ravens winning a Super Bowl with a Lamar Jackson-led offense – sometime in the future.

AUDIO VAULT

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

Six former Baltimore County Executives discuss siege on Capitol and future of America
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ImpeachAPalooza features Maryland’s best podcasts discussing the insurrection and inauguration

ImpeachAPalooza features Maryland’s best podcasts discussing the insurrection and inauguration
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Makeda Scott discusses public education in Baltimore County and future for students

Makeda Scott discusses public education in Baltimore County and future for students
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Dutch Ruppersberger joins party of six Baltimore County Executives for roundtable on Trump, sedition, democracy and future of America

Dutch Ruppersberger joins party of six Baltimore County Executives for roundtable on Trump, sedition, democracy and future of America
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Legendary sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano and Nestor talk four decades of friendship and Buffalo Bills memories

Legendary sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano and Nestor talk four decades of friendship and Buffalo Bills memories
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LOCAL DISCUSSION

What is the future of Baltimore for tourism?

Chris Reihl of RentATour joins Nestor to discuss the grim realities of the current hospitality and tourism situation in Baltimore – and the hope for how to rebuild our city after the pandemic.

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.

ImpeachAPalooza features Maryland’s best podcasts discussing the insurrection and inauguration

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Our ElectionPalooza crew has reassembled to discuss the future of America. Don Mohler and Nestor host Lucinda Ware, Tom Coale, Candace Dodson-Reed, Marc Steiner and Damian O'Doherty as we talk through the most turbulent week of our lifetime in this country.

A Bills Hall of Famer and an American hero join forces to help vets with pets

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Buffalo Bills Hall of Famer Joe DeLamielleure and a Marine with a special story to tell discuss pets for military soldiers via Sierra Delta.

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...

Ravens are no strangers reaching for Tampa on the road route

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Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss how the Ravens postseason magic has always worked on the road. So far, so good in Nashville. Now, can Lamar Jackson continue his magic in Buffalo?

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.

Sizing up Saturday night: Ravens and Bills provide contrasts

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Sal Capaccio of Bills Radio joins Nestor to preview a big Saturday night in Buffalo. Josh Allen. Lamar Jackson. Two teams trying to earn an AFC Championship Game berth in Orchard Park.

Luke and Nestor get you ready for Bills and Ravens in Buffalo tonight

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss ways Ravens can win in Buffalo. A full preview of Xs and Os from the WNST Sports crew. @BaltimoreLuke @NestorAparicio #RavensFlock #BillsMafia

American Presidential history through the genius lens of a Pulitzer-winning eye

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White House photographer Doug Mills focuses on four decades of chronicling Presidents with insider storytelling that will make you glad you spent time with this one. From Trump calling him a genius to the iconic image of Bush learning of 9/11 and playing horseshoes with his father and sharing Christmas Eve with the Reagans.

American Presidential history through the genius lens of a Pulitzer-winning eye

White House photographer Doug Mills focuses on four decades of chronicling Presidents with insider storytelling that will make you glad you spent time with this one. From Trump calling him a genius to the iconic image of Bush learning of 9/11 and playing horseshoes with his father and sharing Christmas Eve with the Reagans.
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Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine takes us from the insurrection at US Capitol to Little Italy
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Brian Lease and Nestor discuss offseason needs of Baltimore Ravens
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Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson says efficiency of vaccine process is essential for state
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Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott discusses COVID, restaurants reopening and death of Dante Barksdale
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Fred and Danny Grau join Nestor to discuss Super Plunging in Fallston for Special Olympics
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Luke Jones and Nestor give some big picture analysis on Lamar Jackson and Ravens offseason
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Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the country that Joe Biden inherits in the world we inhabit
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Jeff Mohler and Nestor debate merits of a long term contract for Lamar Jackson this offseason
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Luke Jones joins Nestor to look ahead at long Ravens offseason after Buffalo loss
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Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor look at the long offseason of Baltimore Ravens
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Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss future path to a Super Bowl for Ravens
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens woes at center position and future of offensive line
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens reality of winning a Super Bowl with Lamar Jackson offense
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Our ImpeachAPalooza brings Maryland's best political podcasts together to discuss future of America
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Makeda Scott discusses public education in Baltimore County and future for students
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White House photographer Doug Mills talks Trump, images and American Presidential history
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Dutch Ruppersberger joins six Baltimore County Executives for roundtable on Trump and future of USA
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss ways Ravens can win in Buffalo
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Chris Riehl joins Nestor to discuss reality of hospitality and tourism situation in Baltimore
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SPORTS

O. Brown on Ravens kicker Tucker: “His job isn’t easy, let alone easy to be consistent”

The four-time Pro Bowl kicker missed two field goal tries in the first half of Saturday night's loss to Buffalo.

Harbaugh speaks after Ravens lose Jackson, fall 17-3 to Buffalo to end their season

Taron Johnson's 101-yard interception return for a touchdown late in the third quarter all but sealed the win for the Bills.

Harbaugh: “You’re not where you want to be unless you win the Super Bowl”

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The longtime head coach expressed great pride in the 2020 Ravens while acknowledging a need to improve across the board.

Elias, Perez speak on Orioles international signing class

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The class includes the first two seven-figure international signings in club history.

Familiar problems coupled with unexpected miscues sink Ravens in end

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One by one, the issues resurfaced for a Baltimore offense that had seemingly hit its stride over these last six weeks.

Twelve Ravens thoughts following playoff defeat at Buffalo

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Wink Martindale’s defense deserved much better after allowing only 10 points against Josh Allen and that explosive Bills offense.

A Bills Hall of Famer and an American hero join forces to help vets with pets

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Buffalo Bills Hall of Famer Joe DeLamielleure and a Marine with a special story to tell discuss pets for military soldiers via Sierra Delta.

Campbell proud of Ravens teammates, but 2020 “just wasn’t good enough for us”

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Despite the defense holding one of the best offenses in the NFL to a meager 10 points, the Ravens head into the offseason.

Judon on season-ending loss to Buffalo: “It’s hard to go out like this”

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The Pro Bowl outside linebacker recorded a strip-sack for a Ravens defense that allowed only 10 points against the explosive Bills offense.

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.

Further developing plan B critical for Ravens offense moving forward

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Improving the passing game was the hottest topic of discussion during John Harbaugh's season-ending video call with the media on Wednesday.

Ingram’s exit only reminds of more changes on way for Ravens

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Cutting the veteran running back saves Baltimore $5 million on the 2021 salary cap.

DENNIS KOULATSOS

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BALTIMORE NEWS

Sizing up Saturday night: Ravens and Bills provide contrasts

Sal Capaccio of Bills Radio joins Nestor to preview a big Saturday night in Buffalo. Josh Allen. Lamar Jackson. Two teams trying to earn an AFC Championship Game berth in Orchard Park.

What is the future of Baltimore for tourism?

Chris Reihl of RentATour joins Nestor to discuss the grim realities of the current hospitality and tourism situation in Baltimore – and the hope for how to rebuild our city after the pandemic.

A Bills Hall of Famer and an American hero join forces to help vets with pets

Buffalo Bills Hall of Famer Joe DeLamielleure and a Marine with a special story to tell discuss pets for military soldiers via Sierra Delta.

Hockey and Buffalo and the Caps and a Rich history

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.

A conversation about the modern complexity of public education in Baltimore County

As we continue discussing the challenges of the pandemic on parents and schools and teachers, Board Chair Makeda Scott joins us to tackle wi-fi, remote learning and lessons learned.

POLITICS

ImpeachAPalooza features Maryland’s best podcasts discussing the insurrection and inauguration

Our ElectionPalooza crew has reassembled to discuss the future of America. Don Mohler and Nestor host Lucinda Ware, Tom Coale, Candace Dodson-Reed, Marc Steiner and Damian O'Doherty as we talk through the most turbulent week of our lifetime in this country.

A conversation about the modern complexity of public education in Baltimore County

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American Presidential history through the genius lens of a Pulitzer-winning eye

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When Ravens Festivus and the future of democracy collide

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

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

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MUSIC CLASSIC

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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Celebrities

Former Black Crowes drummer Steve Gorman discusses his incredible brother Jim

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Back in August 2016, the Severna Park native and longtime rock and roll drummer talked about coming to an Orioles game to bring awareness to his brother Jim's MSA (Multiple System Atrophy) diagnosis. This is an incredible story with Morgan State roots and pays tribute to an incredible local life we lost recently.
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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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Music

Would you just watch the hair?

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Listen to the ground, there is movement all around...
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Music

Ain’t no big surprise…

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Stay for just a while...
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Music

One voice is clear above the din…

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The cup is raised. The toast is made yet again…
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BUSINESS

Business

What is the learning curve for Lamar after Chiefs loss?

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We saw what Mahomes was about on Monday night. Now, it's time to see the MVP answer a bad outing. Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor talk leadership and shaking off a poor effort against the Super Bowl champs.
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Business

Capturing the magic of football during a pandemic

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Todd Schuler and Nestor discuss the way that a game like Monday night brings the community together – all at once and with nothing but hope through our televisions – to see if Lamar Jackson can create a memory in Cleveland.
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Arts

Privacy, security and modern society

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What is private and what even matters any more? Talking privacy, guns and America with the MICA Philosophy professor Dr. Firmin DeBrabender.
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Venetoulis says bringing Baltimore region together is key role of next mayor

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Ted tells us why he moved back downtown last year and why it's important that you come back to Baltimore, too!
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EDUCATION

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O’Malley on the power of measurement for improvement

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If you can't measure it, you can't fix it...
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Crime

Smith says journalism and tough questions for leaders are more important than ever

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The role of the free press is more important than ever in these turbulent times...
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Arts

Finding our inner Robin Hood with Wes Moore

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Bringing the fight to poverty every day...
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HEALTH

Business

Pieninck says putting the care first is crucial for COVID patients locally

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The President and C.E.O. of CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield joined us to discuss everything we ever wanted to know about medical insurance and this crisis
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Business

Ferguson isn’t ready to quit on Kirwan in Annapolis

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The conversation in our country has turned back to children, education, safety and our future
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Business

Wagner tells Towson CVP story of pandemic transition and serving first responders

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Local people helping local people during the biggest crisis of our lifetime
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ARTS

Arts

Eddie Money provides two tickets to paradise talking sports, cops and the rock and roll road life in May 2004 before Camden Yards show

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At one time, the Orioles were trying rock concerts to bring in fans. Nestor Aparicio liked that idea. Eddie Money once played a post-game show next to The Warehouse. Where's the party? Right here...
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Arts

Livin’ on a Prayer: Music and songwriting legend Desmond Child discusses his memoirs and book of hits

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Bottom line: some of Nestor's favorite songs were written by this guy. Yours, too! If you love music – Kiss, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Michael Bolton, Kelly Clarkson, Ricky Martin, Alice Cooper – this is the man behind the words.
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Arts

Leverty returns to discuss impact of “Love of a Lifetime” and songwriting for memories

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On eve of another fantastic M3 Festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion, Firehouse guitarist Bill Leverty drops by for a meandering chat about music and songs we all know by heart.
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LEADERSHIP

WNST CLASSIC

Hall of Fame

That time I asked Phil Niekro about throwing a knuckleball

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Back when Nestor Aparicio was nationally syndicated on Sporting News Radio a the turn of the century, he had a chance to talk pitching and catching with the late Hall of Famer.
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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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Celebrities

Former Black Crowes drummer Steve Gorman discusses his incredible brother Jim

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Back in August 2016, the Severna Park native and longtime rock and roll drummer talked about coming to an Orioles game to bring awareness to his brother Jim's MSA (Multiple System Atrophy) diagnosis. This is an incredible story with Morgan State roots and pays tribute to an incredible local life we lost recently.
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Celebrities

The time I interviewed Cal Ripken over Siberia on the way to China

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Yep. You read it right! In October 2007, Nestor Aparicio flew to Beijing to capture The Iron Man spreading baseball goodwill prior to the 2008 Olympic Games.
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Hall of Fame

When Mike Mussina visited Nestor at the dingy WITH Studios at 5 Light Street in 1993

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This is one of the earliest tapes of Nestor doing radio. Obviously, he wasn't very good at it but he did know a lot about sports...
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Hall of Fame

Earl Weaver discusses free agency in baseball during his final chat

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Nestor was fortunate enough to conduct the final public interview with legendary Orioles manager Earl Weaver.
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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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Arts

James Young allows Nestor to get his Styx fan boy out before Pier Six in August 2013

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Ever since he saw them at the Baltimore Civic Center in February 1980, former music critic Nestor Aparicio has been chasing Styx around the country. JY has been a recurring character on his radio show for three decades. This one was a "mirror, mirror on the wall" segment...
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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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Arts

Josh Todd discusses the danger and evolution of the music of Buckcherry

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They came along a little late for Hammerjacks but six albums into the Anaheim native's journey, Nestor caught up with one of the great front men in rock.
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