As the Maryland Crab Cake Tour continues to bring together new friends and old souls, Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine and longtime sports cartoonist Ricig continue their spirited holiday Koco’s Pub chat with Nestor about winter fun in our state, beer and curling, Talking Heads and the future of sports journalism in Baltimore from three guys who have made a living in the art form.
Baltimore Magazine editor Ron Cassie joins Nestor and Ko-host Ricig to talk KISS, local sports, neighborhoods, bike lanes and better transportation at Koco’s on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by the Maryland Lottery, Window Nation and Jiffy Lube Multicare. And the time that Morganna The Kissing Bandit kissed Nestor…
With the stadium lease drama about to go into extra innings in Annapolis and the typical Angelos family stall rolling on for baseball fans, longtime Baltimore journalist, author and Orioles historian John Eisenberg discusses the history of the franchise, the city and the downtown landscape he found four decades ago when he joined The Sun as a sportswriter and columnist.
John Eisenberg and Nestor discuss Angelos and MSA lease drama and four decades of seeing Orioles magic and tragic
Nestor Aparicio wanted the best and he got the best! As a kid who worshiped all things KISS in the 1970s musical coming of age, he interviewed Paul Stanley twice as a music critic – once at The News American as a 16-year old in 1985 and again in a late-night, by-invite personal sit down with the legendary leader of the hottest band in the world at a makeup free 1990 chat on the “Hot In The Shade” tour. It was a great chat when the groupies weren’t beating on Stanley’s hotel room at the Dulles Hyatt.
Nestor Aparicio wanted the best and he got the best! As a kid who worshiped all things KISS in the 1970s musical coming of age, he interviewed Paul Stanley twice as a music critic – once at The News American as a 16-year old in 1985 and again in a late-night, by-invite personal sit down with the legendary leader of the hottest band in the world at a makeup free 1990 chat on the “Hot In The Shade” tour. It was a great chat when the groupies weren’t beating on Stanley’s hotel room at the Dulles Hyatt.
BMag editor Max Weiss and Ricig discuss the Orioles growing bandwagon and years of diehards waiting
Our favorite Editor-In-Chief and social critic Max Weiss of Baltimore Magazine joins Nestor and Ricig at Koco’s Pub for a pre-October chat about the history and relevance of Orioles baseball in Baltimore. And her essay wondering just how many folks are coming back to Orioles Magic as postseason bunting looms at Camden Yards and the excitement grows.
Longtime New York Times sportswriter Tyler Kepner tells Nestor about his story and recent visit with Orioles owner John Angelos and what the owner’s son wants from Maryland tax payers for the future of Baltimore baseball.
Longtime New York Times sportswriter Tyler Kepner tells Nestor about his story and recent visit with Orioles owner John Angelos and what the owner’s son wants from Maryland tax payers for the future of Baltimore baseball.
Longtime baseball writer Barry Bloom discusses the pending disaster with the Oakland Athletics’ hasty departure to Las Vegas, the MLB rule changes unintended consequences and the Orioles great start amidst the financial realities of the AL East.
Longtime baseball writer Barry Bloom discusses the pending disaster with the Oakland Athletics’ hasty departure to Las Vegas, the MLB rule changes unintended consequences and the Orioles great start amidst the financial realities of the AL East.
Baltimore Sun editorial writer Peter Jensen discusses importance and future of journalism with Nestor
Baltimore Sun editorial writer Peter Jensen discusses importance and future of journalism with Nestor
Award-winning author Julie Otsuka discusses the themes for her upcoming “Displacement and Belonging” speech for the Loyola Humanities Symposium on March 16 along with her family’s background in Internment Camps in California during World War II and how her book wound up on a school system’s banned list.
Award-winning author Julie Otsuka discusses the themes for her upcoming “Displacement and Belonging” speech for the Loyola Humanities Symposium on March 16 along with her family’s background in Internment Camps in California during World War II and how her book wound up on a school system’s banned list.
Longtime NFL insider Pete Prisco of CBS Sports joins Nestor to discuss Ravens hopes in the AFC playoff race and where the ongoing Lamar Jackson contract negotiation with Steve Bisciotti will ultimately end up.
Longtime NFL insider Pete Prisco of CBS Sports joins Nestor to discuss Ravens hopes in the AFC playoff race and where the ongoing Lamar Jackson contract negotiation with Steve Bisciotti will ultimately end up.
David Steele continues MD Crab Cake Tour chat with Nestor about NFL, race and future of Lamar Jackson
In the second part of our Maryland Crab Cake Tour stop at Pappas with author David Steele we discuss future of sports journalism, the NFL and race and the future of Lamar Jackson.
David Steele continues MD Crab Cake Tour chat with Nestor about NFL race and future of Lamar Jackson
Author David Steele joins Nestor for a review of sports journalism and activism in America and a full discussion on his latest book, “It Was Always A Choice.”
The legendary author of Friday Night Lights discusses his latest work “The Mosquito Bowl” and death of sports journalism via social media.
Veteran NFL insider Clark Judge joins Nestor to discuss Lamar and money as price surges on Ravens
Veteran NFL insider Clark Judge joins Nestor to discuss Lamar and money as price surges on Ravens
John Feinstein takes a good walk on Dan Snyder, sportwriting and the end of Coach K with Don and Nes
John Feinstein takes a good walk on Dan Snyder, sportwriting and the end of Coach K with Don Mohler and Nes
Author Gary Pomerantz gives Nestor the full local history of Wilt Chamberlain’s legendary 100-point night at the Hershey Park Arena and the untold Baltimore connections.
John Feinstein discusses history of new book “Raise a Fist, Take a Knee” with Don and Nestor
John Feinstein discusses history of new book “Raise a Fist, Take a Knee” with Don and Nestor. The legendary sports writer tells us why this book wasn’t recommended by his agent and was turned down by several publishers.
Veteran NFL insider Clark Judge joins Nestor to discuss the magic of playoff football
Veteran NFL insider Clark Judge joins Nestor to discuss the forever magic of playoff football. From covering the Colts here in Baltimore to a path through California and four decades of Super Bowls, we needed a Judge and jury.
Dan Pompei of The Athletic joins Nestor to discuss progress of Lamar Jackson and Ravens
As colleagues at Sporting News Radio two decades ago, Dan Pompei joined Nestor almost daily to discuss the NFL. Now covering the league for The Athletic, Pompei charts the progress of Lamar Jackson and the first-place Ravens as the schedule gets thicker.
After his inspired feature on all aspects and issues regarding the future of the space currently occupied by Harborplace, we asked Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine about some of the finer points of turning the four-decades-old, Rouse-designed mall into a potential park space serving all of the citizens of our city.
Max Weiss of Baltimore Magazine talks movies, purple memories, oysters and politics
It’s impossible to sit down with the Editor-In-Chief of Baltimore Magazine without going from the stadium to the State House with a stop at a movie theatre.
Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine discusses a real vision for future of Harborplace
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…
Author Brad Balukjian returns to discuss the aftermath of his best-selling book on what happened to old baseball players – and his buggy tales of Tahiti and real science discovery beyond Rick Sutcliffe.
