Geddy Lee of Rush talks bass and baseball
Nestor did a Rock N Jock Baseball Preview in the 1990s and his music pals called in to talk sports. Geddy Lee checked in from Toronto to discuss the 1997 Orioles and Blue Jays.
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Van Halen historian Greg Renoff joins Nestor to discuss post Alex book and 5150 Hagar tour updates on band lore
Jump into the history of Van Halen with author and historian Greg Renoff, who once again joins Nestor to discuss the new Alex Van Halen book “Brothers” on his life with Eddie and the sensation of the “5150” residue on last summer’s Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony tour and bringing the best of both worlds back to Las Vegas for a residency next spring.
Day 13 Going with The Bull oyster rock star shooter at The Walrus in Columbia
In the spirit of mixing it up every day on 26 in 26 days to celebrate 26 years of WNST and Baltimore Positive, the lucky thirteen day was spent with our pal John Allen of Stone Horses (and Child’s Play) rock and roll fame and “The Bull” with a two-part oyster shooter at The Walrus in Columbia. It was no bull.
The Maryland Crab Cake Tour schedule for the holidays is here:
There’s no place like home for the holidays and no one more makes us feel more warm and welcome during December than our incredible sponsors, friends, supporters and local businesses that power us up all year-round. The Maryland Crab Cake Tour is back on the road for the egg nog, conversations, conviviality and fellowship over some seasonal treats and shipping the best of Baltimore anywhere you – or loved ones – will be this holiday season.
Day 12 Visiting Heaven’s Waiting Room and finally experiencing the legendary oyster stew at The Peppermill
When the Maryland Oyster Tour was conceived the only place Nestor Aparicio knew he was going to hit was this venerable establishment with the sign on York Road just outside of the beltway in Towson. The sign always says: “Award Winning Oyster Stew.” And a roll with it, baby…
When everybody wants some Van Halen gospel, not gossip
Jump into the history of Van Halen with author and historian Greg Renoff, who once again joins Nestor to discuss the new Alex Van Halen book “Brothers” on his life with Eddie and the sensation of the “5150” residue on last summer’s Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony tour and bringing the best of both worlds back to Las Vegas for a residency next spring.
Before his house was live, Daryl Hall talks about Unplugged craze and acoustic songwriting in February 1991
In February 1991, Hall and Oates were transitioning from large arena tours to an acoustic tour, which was gaining popularity due to the emergence of MTV Unplugged. Daryl Hall discussed the challenges and creative freedom of performing acoustically, noting the use of acoustic instruments and a theatrical stage setup.
Billy Joel chats with Nestor about sports and life and perils of rock and roll in Spring 1998
When Billy Joel had to cancel a concert at the Capital Centre due to illness, he gave Nestor a call to apologize and talk about life and music.
Clarence Clemons tells Nestor about life after E Street before Hammerjacks show in February 1990
Thirty years later, it seems almost inconceivable that Bruce Springsteen once was departed from E Street for over a decade. The Big Man joined Nestor during his days as an #AlmostFamous music critic at The Evening Sun in Baltimore to talk about solo life on the road.
Conducting her way through the Spider-Verse with love, sweet love
Family friend (and once little girl playing the piano and banging the drums) Shelbie Rassler is conducting the Spiderman Across the Spider-Verse orchestra as the show comes to The Lyric on November 15th. Wait’ll you hear her Burt Bacharach story about the world needing love, sweet love…
Finn McCusker tells Nestor history of Nacho Mama’s tales of his legendary father in Canton
When the Maryland Crab Cake Tour and the Maryland Oyster Tour intersect, we win. Finn McCusker continues a suburban seafood visit with Nestor, sharing more history of the Nacho Mama’s lineage and tales of his infamous father in Canton.
Finn McCusker hosts Nestor at Mama’s On The Half Shell to tell tales about Scunny and seafood
The legend of Patrick “Scunny” McCusker, founder of Nacho Mama’s and Baltimore bon vivant, continues to grow posthumously in Owings Mills as his son Finn McCusker hosts Nestor at Mama’s On The Half Shell to tell tales about Scunny and seafood on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour brought to you by the Maryland Lottery and Jiffy Lube Multicare.
Shelbie Rassler tells Nestor about conducting orchestra for Spiderverse In Concert coming to Lyric on November 15th
Family friend (and once little girl playing the piano and banging the drums) Shelbie Rassler is conducting the Spiderman Across the Spider-Verse orchestra as the show comes to The Lyric on November 15th. Wait’ll you hear her Burt Bacharach story about the world needing love, sweet love…
Day 6 Maryland Oyster Tour: Supporting Ray Bachman and eating oysters at legendary Mike’s in Riva
As many of our longtime listeners know, our dear friend and longtime executive producer Ray Bachman is battling cancer. On the eve of his battle, on Day 6 Maryland Oyster Tour, we took in an evening of his legendary Anne Arundel County Trivia Night and ate some oysters at legendary Mike’s in Riva.
Day 4: Maryland Oyster Tour A divine brunch in Hampden with fritter Benedict deliciousness
We can’t say that we’ve ever had an oyster fritter. And certainly never on savory french toast covered with a perfectly poached egg glazed in scrumptious velvety Hollandaise. Day 4 of The Maryland Oyster Tour took Nestor to Hampden and the absolutely divine oyster fritter and eggs Benedict at The Urban Oyster on The Avenue for Sunday brunch. This might’ve been the best thing we tasted on the tour!
Day 5 Maryland Oyster Tour: Enjoying a rich bowl of oyster stew at Ryleigh’s Oyster in Timonium
When is the last time you ordered oyster stew – or even found it on a menu? It’s that time of the year. On Day 5 of the Maryland Oyster Tour, Nestor got happy during a Happy Hour at Ryleigh’s Oyster in Timonium. Creamy. Buttery. Delicious. Especially with those little oyster crackers!
Pouring East Baltimore love into the ingredients and Essex community at Pizza John’s
Yes, they’ll put pineapple on it for you at Pizza John’s but traditions – new and old – are still waiting for you on Back River Neck Road in Essex. Brett Steall of Pizza John’s and Leonard Raskin join Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss this venerable and established-in-1966, family-owned treasure known for its consistent pizza quality and local community ties. Oh, and that memorable pepperoni…
Brett Steall of Pizza John’s and Leonard Raskin discuss Baltimore folks and Essex sub shop and immigrant history
Yes, they’ll put pineapple on it for you at Pizza John’s but traditions – new and old – are still waiting for you on Back River Neck Road in Essex. Brett Steall of Pizza John’s and Leonard Raskin join Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss this venerable and established-in-1966, family-owned treasure known for its consistent pizza quality and local community ties. Oh, and that memorable pepperoni…
Lofgren still finding the Mountains to climb off E Street as The Boss returns to Baltimore
Silver Spring native and lifer musician Nils Lofgren joins Nestor for a candid conversation about his latest work, “Mountains,” released in the middle of a worldwide tour with Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band that comes to Oriole Park at Camden Yards this Friday.
John Feinstein and Nestor discuss the many faces and dealings of Washington and Baltimore billionaire sports owners over the years
With new ownership for the Baltimore Orioles and Washington Commanders arriving over the past year in the DMV, venerable sports author and longtime Washington Post columnist John Feinstein joins Nestor to discuss the promises made (and broken) by the men who own our local sports franchises.
Feinstein: The many faces and dealings of Washington and Baltimore billionaire sports owners over the years
With new ownership for the Baltimore Orioles and Washington Commanders arriving over the past year in the DMV, venerable sports author and longtime Washington Post columnist John Feinstein joins Nestor to discuss the promises made (and broken) by the men who own our local sports franchises.
Going back to Summer Camp with Hootie and The Blowfish
Sure, they’ll always be known as a South Carolina band, but Hootie and The Blowfish guitarist Mark Bryan is always quick to point out his Maryland roots for home and sports. He catches up on Orioles Magic, thirty years of friendship with Nestor and the not-so-cracked rear view of a life in making music that is currently making fans happy on the road with all the hits.
Smalltimore, sports and the trust of local news
As the Maryland Crab Cake Tour always seeks to introduce mutual old friends of ours and network to make new friends, this time its our favorite family chiropractor and philosopher Steve Elliott joining longtime WBAL broadcaster John Patti and Nestor to discuss Smalltimore, rubgy and how we view and discuss local sports and news at Pappas in Parkville.
Damye Hahn gives Leonard Raskin and Nestor a jumbo lump crab meat education at Faidley’s
The original Fishmonger’s Daughter Damye Hahn gives Leonard Raskin and Nestor a jumbo lump crab meat education at Faidley’s Seafood in Lexington Market on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. You can see – and taste – the difference!
Let’s talk True Blue local facts about summer Maryland jumbo lump crab and your ‘cake
The original Fishmonger’s Daughter Damye Hahn gives Leonard Raskin and Nestor a jumbo lump crab meat education at Faidley’s Seafood in Lexington Market on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. You can see – and taste – the difference!
Get that catfish on the table – and outta the Chesapeake!
Damye Hahn of Faidley’s Seafood reminds Nestor at Lexington Market on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour about how and why we’re eating lots of catfish this summer here in the land of pleasant living.
Thomas Dolby: A Totally Tubular 80s music fest that is poetry in motion
Our resident professor in residence at Johns Hopkins and 80s MTV icon Thomas Dolby returns with Nestor at State Fare on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss his new book, new hair and Totally Tubular 80s Tour this summer that plays at Anthem in D.C. on July 14th.
Chiropractor Steve Elliott joins John Patti and Nestor to discuss Smalltimore, sports and local news
As the Maryland Crab Cake Tour always seeks to introduce mutual old friends of ours and network to make new friends, this time its our favorite family chiropractor and philosopher Steve Elliott joining longtime WBAL broadcaster John Patti and Nestor to discuss Smalltimore, rubgy and how we view and discuss local sports and news at Pappas in Parkville.
Hootie and The Blowfish guitarist Mark Bryan tells Nestor about the Summer Camp Tour and playing music with his best friends
Hootie and The Blowfish guitarist Mark Bryan tells Nestor about the Summer Camp Tour and playing music with his best friends
Ed Miller of Pine Ridge Golf Course tells Nestor about magic of Pinehurst and dads before another US Open
Our Classic Five Golf PGA pro Ed Miller of Pine Ridge in Timonium tells Nestor about magic of another Father’s Day weekend with dads and sons enjoying the legend and lore of Pinehurst as the best in the world gather for the U.S. Open.
Dads and Pinehurst and U.S. Open magic time again
Our Classic Five Golf pro Ed Miller of Pine Ridge in Timonium tells Nestor about magic of another Father’s Day weekend with dads and sons enjoying the legend and lore of Pinehurst as the best in the world gather for the U.S. Open.
Thomas Dolby returns with Nestor at State Fare to talk new book, new hair and Totally Tubular 80s Tour this summer
Our resident professor in residence at Johns Hopkins and 80s MTV icon Thomas Dolby returns with Nestor at State Fare on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss his new book, new hair and Totally Tubular 80s Tour this summer that plays at Anthem in D.C. on July 14th.
Damye Hahn of Faidley’s reminds Nestor at Lexington Market about eating lots of catfish this summer
Damye Hahn of Faidley’s Seafood reminds Nestor at Lexington Market on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour about how and why we’re eating lots of catfish this summer here in the land of pleasant living.
Damye and Alicia update Nestor on his role as MC at the Lexington Market Crab Races on May 16
Damye and Alicia update Nestor on his role as MC at the Lexington Market Crab Races on May 16
Feeling crabby for Preakness Week at Lexington Market
Damye and Alicia update Nestor on his new role as the Master of Ceremonies at the Lexington Market Crab Races on May 15 to promote Preakness Week in Baltimore.
Damye and Alicia at Faidley’s Seafood welcome Nestor to the new Lexington Market home with tales of crab cakes past and present
It took a little longer than we thought but the “new” Faidley’s Seafood at Lexington Market is now open. We were thrilled to hear the story of the move and how Damye and Alicia packed the new location with everything you remember about the original space on Paca Street. Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio broadcast live each Friday (2-5pm) that the Orioles are home this spring and summer.
We proudly present the “new” Faidley’s Seafood at Lexington Market
It took a little longer than we thought but the “new” Faidley’s Seafood at Lexington Market is now open. We were thrilled to hear the story of the move and how Damye and Alicia packed the new location with everything you remember about the original space on Paca Street. Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio broadcast live each Friday (2-5pm) that the Orioles are home this spring and summer.
John Martin of The Maryland Lottery talks big jackpots and bigger responsibility in March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month begins.
John Martin of The Maryland Lottery talks big jackpots and bigger responsibility in March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month begins.
Big jackpots and big awareness
John Martin of The Maryland Lottery talks big jackpots and bigger responsibility in March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month begins.
Our Chief Digital Officer Mike Rosenfeld and Nestor go backstage at CFG Bank Arena for more than a concert
Our Chief Digital Officer Mike Rosenfeld offered Nestor a chance to be a suite life guy for the recent Journey and Toto concert at CFG Bank Arena and wanted his feedback. Comedy and music and Danny DeVito and PacMan and free booze and why Edie Brown needs a room named after her at the former Baltimore Civic Center.
