Saturday, January 22, 2022

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LOCAL DISCUSSION

Will the changing dimensions of Camden Yards really help the Orioles win?

Luke Jones and Nestor debate the great left field wall move of the Orioles at Camden Yards. Whose idea was this and what does it mean?

Did Angelos boys really measure the totality of Camden Yards left field overhaul?

Marty Conway educates Nestor on the history of the left field wall (and everything) at Oriole Park at Camden Yards

One more way to make a Weis decision to help local schools at checkout

Alissa Evans joins Nestor to explain the Weis4School program and how to enroll your kids. Oh, and some new winter ice cream ideas.

Paving paradise to have more flyouts and less home runs?

Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss who benefits from Camden Yards fence move

Reaching up and over the Camden Yards wall with “semi-retired” AP sportwriter Dave Ginsburg

Dave Ginsburg of The Associated Press joins Nestor for a Camden Yards history tour of left field from the press box

Landing a big score on the right avenue and joy of Monopoly

John Martin joins Nestor to monopolize and trivialize the fun of the old game with new twists!

For the love of Camden Yards, wasn’t it perfect already?

Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the universal love and joy of cherished baseball stadium Camden Yards

Creating a wall of doubt at Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Baseball historian Rob Neyer tells Nestor about moving fences in and out and MLB team success in the aftermath

An old-school appreciation for Ravens contributions of Joe Hortiz and the life of a scout

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss value and contributions of Ravens executive Joe Hortiz, who interviewed for the New York Giants general manager job this weekend

Measuring and analyzing latest Gonzales poll on political appetites in Maryland

Pollster Patrick Gonzales brings some clarity on what Maryland Democrats and Republicans believe about Larry Hogan and Joe Biden. And who will prevail in the November elections in The Free State.

A Banner local acquisition as The Sun continues to set over Baltimore journalism

Baltimore Sun veteran journalist Liz Bowie discusses joining The Baltimore Banner this spring and why Stewart Bainum's idea just might work as a non-profit home for real journalism.

The significance of putting our valuable over-50 citizens into the modern workforce with dignity

Gary Officer defines goals and successes of Center For Workforce Inclusion for over-50 needing jobs here in Baltimore.

The price our kids are paying for COVID and how much longer?

Don Mohler and Nestor do the politics of COVID and schools and Maryland realities in an election year as candidates jockey for money and position in the races.

Sending and receiving the gift of kindness made easy by The Blade

Author and Storyteller Mark Brodinsky brings inspiration and tells Nestor why he matters in the New Year.

The money in the bricks

Leonard Raskin advises Nestor about the best way to go about purchasing his next home and not having money in the bricks.

When the new normal takes another change in Omicron times

Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the consequences of Omicron and another winter lockdown as we enter third year of masking and adjusting.

Who will be the next man up in College Park

Bruce Posner and Nestor turn the purple eyes toward Terps basketball and reality of who the next head coach will be.

Monopolozing the games as winter becomes spring

John Martin joins Nestor to add up the initial revenue of sports wagering in Maryland.
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Don Mohler and Nestor do The Recon on the politics of COVID and schools and Maryland realities
46:39
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Gary Officer defines goals and successes of Center For Workforce Inclusion for over-50 needing jobs
21:29
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Baltimore Sun veteran journalist Liz Bowie discusses joining The Baltimore Banner this spring
32:52
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Pollster Patrick Gonzales brings some clarity on what Maryland Democrats and Republicans believe
42:59
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Don Mohler and Nestor do The Recon on 23 years of love at every Baltimore Ravens game in Section 513
36:36
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Don Mohler quizzes Nestor on 30 years of radio on The Recon for Christmas
42:57
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Ron Cassie of Baltimore continues to investigate why Keith Davis keeps being tried for same crime
19:44
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Max Weiss of Baltimore Magazine does the pop culture and movies recap of 2021 with Nestor and Don
52:10
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Congressman Tom McMillen reminisces about Lefty, the 1972 Olympics how politics has changed in D.C.
44:24
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Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine tells us the story of the trials and acquittals of Keith Davis Jr.
26:38
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Faith, family and celebrating the holidays with Rev. David Jacobson of Catonsville United Methodist
27:14
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Ed Lovern of St Agnes Hospital joins Nestor and Don for a candid discussion about modern hospitals
30:17
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Four decades of Dundalk tales of gridiron glories with hoops coach James Thomas and Don Mohler
11:06
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Meghan Lynch of Catonsville Chamber of Commerce discusses trees, music and holidays for locals
17:36
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Maryland Crab Cake Tour tastes legendary Koco's Pub flavor with Mayor Brandon Scott
21:45
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Mayor Brandon Scott joins Nestor and Don to discuss state of Baltimore City
20:02
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Mayor Brandon Scott addresses crime in Baltimore and what is being done about it
18:53
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Senator Cory McCray discusses how infrastructure money will come home to Baltimore
24:53
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Just four Baltimore guys talking baseball, sports cartoons & Coppin State over crab cakes at Koco's
38:12
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The Recon goes back to old school with new schools at Faidley's
38:02

SPORTS

For the love of Camden Yards, wasn’t it perfect already?

Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the universal love and joy of cherished baseball stadium Camden Yards

Rutschman, Rodriguez headline five Orioles prospects on Baseball America’s top 100 list

Catcher Adley Rutschman enters 2022 as the top prospect in baseball, according to the respected publication.

Ravens re-sign veteran cornerback Seymour to one-year deal

Injuries and absences in the secondary led to plenty of snaps for Kevon Seymour down the stretch.

Paving paradise to have more flyouts and less home runs?

Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss who benefits from Camden Yards fence move

Creating a wall of doubt at Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Baseball historian Rob Neyer tells Nestor about moving fences in and out and MLB team success in the aftermath

After 10 years with Ravens, Don “Wink” Martindale out as defensive coordinator

Martindale, 58, had led Baltimore's defense since the 2018 season and had coached the linebackers before that.

What happened to Matthew Judon in New England?

Greg Bedard of Boston Sports Journal explains the mystery of Matthew Judon and Patriots hasty playoff exit

Reaching up and over the Camden Yards wall with “semi-retired” AP sportwriter Dave Ginsburg

Dave Ginsburg of The Associated Press joins Nestor for a Camden Yards history tour of left field from the press box

Ravens bring back 2021 fifth-round pick on reserve-future deal

Fullback Ben Mason was waived after an underwhelming 2021 preseason with Baltimore.

Luke and Nestor make NFL playoff picks for weekend on the couch

Luke Jones joins Nestor to preview NFL Divisional Playoff weekend and talk betting on QBs in January

Moving on from Martindale feels like “glass half empty” decision from Ravens

If Wink Martindale's dismissal was any indication, the Ravens are in for a facelift that goes beyond rebuilding the defensive line.

Will the changing dimensions of Camden Yards really help the Orioles win?

Luke Jones and Nestor debate the great left field wall move of the Orioles at Camden Yards. Whose idea was this and what does it mean?

DENNIS KOULATSOS

BILL COLE

LEONARD RASKIN

TODD SCHULER

BALTIMORE NEWS

Paving paradise to have more flyouts and less home runs?

Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss who benefits from Camden Yards fence move

A Banner local acquisition as The Sun continues to set over Baltimore journalism

Baltimore Sun veteran journalist Liz Bowie discusses joining The Baltimore Banner this spring and why Stewart Bainum's idea just might work as a non-profit home for real journalism.

Will the changing dimensions of Camden Yards really help the Orioles win?

Luke Jones and Nestor debate the great left field wall move of the Orioles at Camden Yards. Whose idea was this and what does it mean?

Did Angelos boys really measure the totality of Camden Yards left field overhaul?

Marty Conway educates Nestor on the history of the left field wall (and everything) at Oriole Park at Camden Yards

The significance of putting our valuable over-50 citizens into the modern workforce with dignity

Gary Officer defines goals and successes of Center For Workforce Inclusion for over-50 needing jobs here in Baltimore.

POLITICS

BALTIMORE POSITIVE TV

MUSIC CLASSIC

BUSINESS

Blinded by the science of the pandemic? You are not alone…

Over Royal Farms coffee in his Cole Roofing mug, Nestor implores his pal Bill Cole to interpret why anyone would question the veracity or impact of a deadly global pathogen and the safety of others during a plague. But feel free to believe what you want...

Cardin explains why congress is responsible for holding Trump accountable

Impeachment is on the mind of every American. Here's what our Maryland Senator Ben Cardin wants you to know...

Going green in your diet is a Weis choice this winter

Adding new colors to your plate is the perfect way to start you New Year right! Alyssa Marsh with Weis Markets shares the healthy greens you can find on your next shopping trip.

Ferguson isn’t ready to quit on Kirwan just yet in Annapolis

The schoolteacher in the Senate President always comes back to the kids and the most significant piece of education legislation in decades. Life has changed for all of us since March. Bill Ferguson has more to say about Kirwan.

EDUCATION

Kassof invites you to learn Baltimore work history via Museum of Industry online during crisis

We continue our tour of Baltimore's COVID shuttered museums and historic institutions and discuss ways they're still reaching their core mission of engaging and educating citizens

McIntosh says reforms of Kirwan are necessary for Maryland education

Why would Larry Hogan want to be known to Marylanders as the anti-education Governor? It's time to talk Kirwan...

Let’s learn about the modern Enoch Pratt Free Library in Highlandtown

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour seeks knowledge. Along with Councilman Zeke Cohen, Nestor is joined by Heidi Daniel of Baltimore's library system to discuss Frank Zappa, kids and their parents getting online and why you need to come back to the library. And maybe even pay that fine from the 1980s...

HEALTH

One more way to make a Weis decision to help local schools at checkout

Alissa Evans joins Nestor to explain the Weis4School program and how to enroll your kids. Oh, and some new winter ice cream ideas.

Celebrating 30 days of Maryland crab cakes with Governor Hogan in Annapolis

Governor Larry Hogan officially completes Nestor's crazy #CrabCakeTour odyssey at The Boatyard in Annapolis with Don Mohler and plenty of political discussion, disagreement and fun conversation.

A local Weis guy walks into a market…

Rob Santoni joins Nestor to tell a generational local story about how we buy our groceries and the many Weis conversations ahead at Baltimore Positive.

ARTS

Perlozzo sells the magic of Ocean City and how a Cumberland kid wound up at the beach

Sure, you remember former Orioles manager Sam Perlozzo but did you know his brother is running tourism in Ocean City? Meet Tom Perlozzo, whose golf and sports passion led him to the beach where he never left...

Privacy, security and modern society

What is private and what even matters any more? Talking privacy, guns and America with the MICA Philosophy professor Dr. Firmin DeBrabender.

Braving the Celebrity Apprentice and its aftermath

Comedian and social critic Noel Casler exposes his Maryland roots that came long before his Trump journey, Vanky tales and courageous stance over the past four years. He appears at Ramshead On Stage Annapolis on Sept. 16

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...

Leaving Las Vegas

Hail to the _______s but silence about the real world of Daniel Snyder

Seipp says Baltimore’s positives aren’t discussed enough

Lots of questions for Ravens brass in aftermath of COVID episode

WNST CLASSIC

Gathering the Maine points of baseball gospel with Mike Bordick

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery stopped at Pappas Restaurant in Cockeysville, which got Orioles Hall of Famer Mike Bordick in the mood to discuss modern baseball with Nestor. An instant classic!

Time And Time again with The Smithereens

On the eve of their annual return to Ramshead On-Stage in Annapolis, guitarist Jim Babjak of The Smithereens shares a beer and joins Nestor to toast the years and cheers and tears of their longtime friendship. One night, at Bohager's...or was it Hammerjacks?

The EST of WWE gets serious on women in the squared circle and helping Special Olympics

She is the toast of the WWE after winning the Royal Rumble and with her sights set on Wrestlemania 37, Biana Belair joins us to talk about the rigors of the ring and the benefits of helping others.

Is Nils Lofgren the offensive coordinator of the E Street Band?

Longtime Bruce Springsteen zealot Nestor Aparicio of WNST.net continues his chat with the great Marylander Nils Lofgren of the E Street Band.

Tom McMillen: Talking Terps, Lefty’s 90th birthday and what ever happened to those ’72 silver medals?

Congressman Tom McMillen reminisces about Lefty, the 1972 Olympics and how politics has changed in Washington. Join him and many Terps legends honoring Driesell on December 26th online at Lefty90.com.

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

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.

When Vince Bagli told old boxing stories with Clem Florio

At the First Annual Nasty Nice Guy Awards in 1997 in Glen Burnie, two legends talked boxing, horse racing and kindness. The late great Clem Florio and Vince Bagli educate Nestor on Baltimore sports history. And Earnest Byner joins them.

Art Donovan tells his life story at The Port in Harford County

Legendary WJZ sports guy John Buren joined Nestor in honoring Fatso back when he had plenty of energy to tell his story – in the way that only Artie could tell it!

Do you still have that Cal Ripken rookie card?

Essex attorney and lifer Dundalk pal Mark Miller joins Nestor to discuss sports nostalgia and rising value in baseball cards during COVID. Did your...

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

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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