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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Some advice on human kindness and moving your spine

One of the benefits of the weekly Friday afternoon Maryland Crab Cake Tour is inviting our favorite people onto the show to talk about Weis wisdom, expertise and gratitude. Dr. Steve Elliott and his wife Alison of Elliott Family Chiropractic Life told Nestor about their 50 bar Maryland pub crawl that will make you thirsty for more adjustments.

Rugby, chiropractic life and Loch Raven lifer lore with Dr. Steve Elliott

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

Someone has to explain this “Pickleball” thing to us?

After all of these years, finally eating Scunny’s Nacho Mama’s Crab Cake.

Ten years of Fed Hill awesomeness with Anna Leventis and SoBo Cafe

PODCAST AUDIO VAULT

LOCAL DISCUSSION

Helping refugees every day in downtown Baltimore

If you don't know the story of Krish Vignarajah, you should. Let her tell you how her family fleeing a civil war in Sri Lanka and her roots in Woodlawn and her run at the State House led her to the Inner Harbor as head of Lutheran Immigration Refugee Services.

Telling the sports and crab cake story of the good life in Hampstead

Our WNST live radio shows with Ravens players always had a great home at Greenmount Station in Hampstead. The Maryland Crab Cake Tour stopped by with former intern Tim Watts and restaurateur Chris Richards to story tell about what makes Carroll County great.

What happens when you Let Yourself Play – and Win!

Who doesn't love thinking about what you would do if you won the lottery? Some of these lucky folks know exactly how much fun it is to Let Yourself Play! Doug Lloyd of the Maryland Lottery shares with Nestor some fun stories from Ravens fans and previous Maryland Lottery winners.

Does this purple car have another gear?

Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the joys of another impressive Ravens win and ponder the future of a team that feels to be blossoming at midseason.

Rugby, chiropractic life and Loch Raven lifer lore with Dr. Steve Elliott

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour has brought together friends, sponsors and community members in a fun way. This time at Nacho Mama's in Towson, Dr. Steve Elliott of Elliott Chiropractic Life Center on Joppa Road joins Nestor for food, folks and fundamental education on his vocation of helping folks heal.

The pre-holiday glow of Hampstead

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour spent the day at Greenmount Station in Carroll County talking Main Street life in Hampstead with Jim Roark and Chris Richards. All Nestor wanted to know is when they're hanging the holiday lights for the first snowfall...

Is Facebook inherently evil for humanity?

Seems like a fair question. Especially unpoliced. Our Chief Digital Officer Mike Rosenfeld joins Nestor for a spirited debate about the intentions and ethics of anyone who works under Mark Zuckerberg.

Losing the battle at the line of scrimmage

Luke Jones and Nestor lament a long, ugly day in the trenches for the Baltimore Ravens against the upstart Cincinnati Benals in Sunday's 41-17 loss.

Where is the leadership in the NFL leading us?

The Recon takes a detour down the road of sports leadership and how Urban Meyer ever got hired. Don Mohler and Nestor Aparicio had a spicy debate on what flows from the top, down…

Lifting Baltimore’s potential with UpSurge

Telling the story of Upsurge, what it means to be an Equitech city, and lifting Baltimore with Kory Bailey

Get ready for Halloween with these spooky treats and other frighteningly Weis ideas

Halloween is just around the corner - will you be ready? Hannah Gratti of Weis Markets joins Nestor to talk about fun and easy Halloween treats for your next monster mash, plus some other and fun ideas for the upcoming holiday.

Getting the timeline and realities of sports wagering in Maryland

Maryland Lottery and Gaming Director John Martin gives Nestor an update and full overview of how sports wagering will work in our state. It's coming sooner than you think...

Someone has to explain this “Pickleball” thing to us?

Our Chief Digital Officer Mike Rosenfeld of Web Connection was a little sore and tired getting to the segment because he was playing "pickleball." After three people mentioned the same game on the same day, Nestor thought it was time to investigate this middle-age crisis in America.

After all of these years, finally eating Scunny’s Nacho Mama’s Crab Cake.

It got a little emotional as Nestor told some Scunny tales from Canton and some Nacho Mama's memories while later admitting he really needed a Natty Boh to wash it down. We'll save that one for Mama's On The Half Shell in Canton later on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.

Some advice on human kindness and moving your spine

One of the benefits of the weekly Friday afternoon Maryland Crab Cake Tour is inviting our favorite people onto the show to talk about Weis wisdom, expertise and gratitude. Dr. Steve Elliott and his wife Alison of Elliott Family Chiropractic Life told Nestor about their 50 bar Maryland pub crawl that will make you thirsty for more adjustments.

Why can’t the Ravens tackle on defense?

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the problems with tackling for Marlon Humphrey and many of his Ravens teammates in an unexpected Bengals rout in Baltimore.

Understanding the debt ceiling and how Congress works

We asked Baltimore's Luke Broadwater of The New York Times to help us better understand the madness on Capitol Hill about America's paying its debt and reaching a compromise on anything in Washington.

Getting you ready for Bengals at Ravens

Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio preview the first division game of the season for the Ravens as Joe Burrow and the upstart Bengals look to slow down the Lamar Jackson-for-MVP show in Baltimore.
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Senator Cory McCray discusses violent crime numbers and issues in his 45th District
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Telling the story of Upsurge and lifting Baltimore with Kory Bailey
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Don Mohler and Nestor do The Recon on the wonders of Lamar and the disgrace of Gruden
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Luke Broadwater of The New York Times attempts to explain Congressional madness and debt ceiling
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Brooke Lierman educates us on what the Comptroller of Maryland does and why she's running
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The Recon takes a detour down the road of sports leadership and how Urban Meyer ever got hired
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Remembering our friend Ted Venetoulis
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Delegate Jon Cardin discusses work in Annapolis and future in 11th District
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Don Mohler and Nestor do The Recon on traveling the Midwest and mask shaming
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John Feinstein takes a long walk on Ryder Cup history and local Caves Valley Baltimore PGA residue
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Krish Vignarajah discusses role at Lutheran Immigration and Relief Services in downtown Baltimore
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Don and Nestor do The Recon on the changing Ravens stadium fanbase and Republican strategies in D.C.
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A full education on the costs of war from retired Brigadier General Donald Schenck
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Max Weiss of Baltimore Magazine talk movies, purple memories, oysters and politics
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Delegate Sandy Rosenberg talks sports wagering and future of Pimlico
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Dave Hutsell of Pine Ridge previews Ryder Cup and how the Americans will fare at Whistling Straits
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Johnny O and Don Mohler discuss how being educators made them better in office at serving citizens
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Johnny O joins Nestor and Don at Costas to talk vaccines and keeping local business open
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Nestor finds out when Johnny O is cutting the ribbon at his alma mater Colgate Elementary in Dundalk
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Don and Nestor do The Recon on aftermath of 911 and traveling with mask to Vegas for Ravens football
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SPORTS

Twelve Ravens thoughts following Week 7 loss to Cincinnati

Sunday was quite a contrast from Week 6 when Baltimore looked like the best team in the AFC.

Bengals rookie Chase gashes Humphrey, Ravens defense for 200-yard receiving day

"The biggest assignment was on me to kind of stop their top guy, and I lost that matchup. So, a lot of it kind of is on me."

Maryland men ranked 21st in initial AP Top 25 poll

This is the 22nd time in program history the Terps have earned a preseason ranking in the AP poll.

Where is the leadership in the NFL leading us?

The Recon takes a detour down the road of sports leadership and how Urban Meyer ever got hired. Don Mohler and Nestor Aparicio had a spicy debate on what flows from the top, down…

Marquise Brown’s highlight touchdown not enough for Ravens in ugly loss

The sensational 39-yard touchdown catch to open the third quarter was Baltimore's final score of the day.

Someone has to explain this “Pickleball” thing to us?

Our Chief Digital Officer Mike Rosenfeld of Web Connection was a little sore and tired getting to the segment because he was playing "pickleball." After three people mentioned the same game on the same day, Nestor thought it was time to investigate this middle-age crisis in America.

Why can’t the Ravens tackle on defense?

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the problems with tackling for Marlon Humphrey and many of his Ravens teammates in an unexpected Bengals rout in Baltimore.

Campbell says Ravens defense “trying to find ourselves still” after poor Week 7

"Up and down. Hot and cold. We’re not very consistent yet. We’re trying to find ourselves still. We have flashes."

Recurring problems humble Ravens in lopsided loss to Cincinnati

Baltimore came crashing back down to earth in Sunday's 41-17 defeat to Cincinnati.

Without much help, Jackson turns in uneven performance in Sunday’s defeat

Lamar Jackson completed less than 50 percent of his passes and was under duress for much of the day.

Harbaugh says Ravens “were beaten soundly” in 41-17 blowout loss to Cincinnati

Baltimore goes into its bye week after suffering the biggest defeat of the Lamar Jackson era.

Sporting the purple culture of fall and Halloween

Our Sporticulture pal and Ravens fan Cort Smith talks pumpkins and Lamar Jackson and fun sports novelty items. Oh, and his real gig growing beautiful flowers in Howard County with his family.

DENNIS KOULATSOS

BILL COLE

LEONARD RASKIN

TODD SCHULER

BALTIMORE NEWS

McCray discusses decrease in violent crime numbers in Baltimore City

Senator Cory McCray discusses the recent decline in violent crime numbers and what issues he's still working on in his 45th District.

Rugby, chiropractic life and Loch Raven lifer lore with Dr. Steve Elliott

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour has brought together friends, sponsors and community members in a fun way. This time at Nacho Mama's in Towson, Dr. Steve Elliott of Elliott Chiropractic Life Center on Joppa Road joins Nestor for food, folks and fundamental education on his vocation of helping folks heal.

Getting the timeline and realities of sports wagering in Maryland

Maryland Lottery and Gaming Director John Martin gives Nestor an update and full overview of how sports wagering will work in our state. It's coming sooner than you think...

Lifting Baltimore’s potential with UpSurge

Telling the story of Upsurge, what it means to be an Equitech city, and lifting Baltimore with Kory Bailey

Sporting the purple culture of fall and Halloween

Our Sporticulture pal and Ravens fan Cort Smith talks pumpkins and Lamar Jackson and fun sports novelty items. Oh, and his real gig growing beautiful flowers in Howard County with his family.

POLITICS

BALTIMORE POSITIVE TV

MUSIC CLASSIC

BUSINESS

The power of the soil and a vision to feed people better food

If you love snack foods from Hanover, Pennsylvania, you'll love meeting Steve Yelland, whose family left a little land he's using in a very unique way.

Insurrection, Safe Streets and the future of Little Italy

We originally booked Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine to discuss the cover of this month's local dish but then he wound up on the front steps of U.S. Capitol in the middle of the insurrection on January 6th.

Glassman wades through reality of science vs. science fiction in Bel Air

Harford County Executive Barry Glassman discusses the work in preparing vaccines, getting back to school and his political future as pressure mounts on Andy Harris in District 1.

When Google and Apple and your devices run your business and you don’t speak tech

Our tech insider and expert Mike Rosenfeld of Web Connection joins Nestor for some frank talk about privacy, business and how Google runs our lives and you better have someone who speaks the language.

EDUCATION

Alvarez of CCBC Engineering tells tale of local engineering efforts to supply PPE to local hospitals

Baltimore educators, students and the tech community are doing great things to pitch in during a pandemic

An education on education and how to run for Governor of Maryland with John King

He was the Secretary of Education under President Obama and now King takes to the pavement in The Free State to make learning the centerpiece of a gubernatorial campaign in 2022.

The significance of affordable housing for future of Baltimore

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

HEALTH

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

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

Protecting student athletes and the mission of Marty McNair

The tragedy of his son's death three years in College Park has made Marty McNair an advocate for kids who play sports everywhere. The latest work of The Jordan McNair Foundation and what the Safe And Fair Play Act in Annapolis means for the financial security of families who send their kids to play ball.

The confidence level of Americans rises as vaccines go into arms

Don Mohler and Nestor do The Recon on how this country will have a better spring and summer as progress arises in the domestic battle with COVID.

ARTS

Former Black Crowes drummer Steve Gorman discusses his incredible brother Jim

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.

Bands For Brains is ready to rock out on Saturday night

In the aftermath of a terrible family tragedy, Riley and Brian Granek discuss the way folks can help those afflicted with brain trauma and support a great cause with some great music.

Ten years of Fed Hill awesomeness with Anna Leventis and SoBo Cafe

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery spent some quality time in South Baltimore at Mother's in Federal Hill chatting with veteran women-owned Cross Street business leaders. Anna Leventis has been feeding our family for a decade in SoBo.

LEADERSHIP

Here is why Baltimore Positive will never be boring…

This is Part 2 of the "Introduction of Baltimore Positive" with former Baltimore County Executive Don Mohler and WNST radio host Nestor Aparicio. Intelligent conversations ahead if you subscribe...

Holding Towson together during the COVID storm

Assessing the path to the NFL Draft for DeCosta and Ravens

Meet the man behind Destroy Duchenne and his commitment to to finding a cure for muscular dystrophy

Is there a political center on guns in America?

WNST CLASSIC

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Fixing everything that is wrong with baseball

Baseball author, historian, SABR leader and West Coast League commish Rob Neyer welcomes another season of baseball with cautionary tales for MLB commissioner Rob Manfred and the owners' and players' always simmering labor war.

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...

How lucky in life: Facts and non fiction with Deadspin founder Will Leitch

Author Will Leitch tells Nestor how lucky he is to be writing fiction writings while still loving sports and promoting his new book

Art Donovan tells Nestor about true love in the NFL

They told a lot of stories over the years but nothing better than hearing Artie talk about his love for Dottie Donovan. This is the third part of a lengthy chat with Fatso when he was still storytelling.

Kevin Frazier of Entertainment Tonight remembers his childhood friend Jim Gorman

You might not know the story of the 1977 MEAC champions at Morgan State. Or what happened to the coach? Or his kid? Or the white guy on the team whose brother became the drummer in The Black Crowes. The incredible life of Jim Gorman told by a local kid...

Trying to recapture a little of the Glory Days and the summer of 1984

Author Jon Wertheim joins Nestor to discuss his new book "Glory Days: The Summer of 1984 and the 90 Days That Changed Sports and Culture Forever." The awakening of money, sports and the American flag on cable television...

The legendary Charlie Eckman gives Nestor some life advice

Toward the end of his legendary life as a basketball coach, referee and sports radio pundit, the pride of Glen Burnie "coached" Nestor with some information to take with him.

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