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Twelve Ravens thoughts following Week 11 loss to Tennessee

Mark Andrews played a career-high 56 snaps, caught a touchdown, and registered a season-best 96 receiving yards.
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Ravens running backs Ingram, Dobbins test positive for COVID-19

A bad day for the Ravens turned worse late Sunday night with multiple members of the organization testing positive for COVID-19.
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Ravens announce multiple COVID-19 positives three days before scheduled game in Pittsburgh

The Owings Mills training facility has been closed and all activities are being conducted virtually as contact tracing is completed.
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We all know Cal Ripken is a special guy. Nestor accompanied The Iron Man to China to bring a goodwill message of baseball prior to the 2008 Olympic Games. The children were incredible…

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Twelve Ravens thoughts following Week 11 loss to Tennessee

Mark Andrews played a career-high 56 snaps, caught a touchdown, and registered a season-best 96 receiving yards.
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Ravens running backs Ingram, Dobbins test positive for COVID-19

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A bad day for the Ravens turned worse late Sunday night with multiple members of the organization testing positive for COVID-19.
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Ravens announce multiple COVID-19 positives three days before scheduled game in Pittsburgh

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The Owings Mills training facility has been closed and all activities are being conducted virtually as contact tracing is completed.
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Inability to finish against Tennessee puts Ravens on ropes at Thanksgiving

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Each side of the ball looked to the other to finish the game with neither getting the job done for Baltimore.
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Tackling the issue of tackling for Ravens

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what happens when Lamar Jackson doesn't run all over the field and the defense has to step up and win a football game.
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Torrey Smith shares dream and vision for future of families in West Baltimore

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The former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver and Super Bowl XLVII champion is teaming up with Baltimore Recreation and Parks to make a difference in our city.
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Life in the basketball fast break lane

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From Baltimore to Philadelphia to Showtime, legendary basketball coach and unapologetic offensive guru Paul Westhead discusses speed on the court and The System.
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Tom Johnston of The Doobie Brothers invites Nestor to listen to the Hall of Fame music

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When the Doobie Brothers were coming to the Modell Lyric in Spring 2019, Tom Johnston gave Nestor a chance to discuss four decades of brilliant music.
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Speaker Nancy Pelosi comes home to Baltimore to discuss the 25th Amendment and why you need to vote

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To kick off the all new Baltimore Positive platform, we welcomed the Madame Speaker from Little Italy to the show to discuss the state of America during COVID and how we move forward as a nation.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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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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Local

The defensive integrity necessary to stop Lamar Jackson

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Former Titans safety Blaine Bishop discusses a secondary-eye view of trying to contain No. 8 as the Tennessee defense that saw success in January will try again.
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Journalism & Media

Going full dissident on baseball and the world of sports

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Author and essayist Howard Bryant provides some backdrop as a former sports writer watching politics and a plague make its way onto the field amidst racial strife in America. Even for those who want to "stick to sports"...
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Local

Tackling the issue of tackling for Ravens

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what happens when Lamar Jackson doesn't run all over the field and the defense has to step up and win a football game.
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Local

Searching for leaders of men Thursday night in Pittsburgh

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After a different kind of meltdown against the Tennessee Titans, Luke Jones and Nestor look for the "leadership council" in Ravens locker room as undefeated Steelers await for Thanksgiving dinner.
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LOCAL DISCUSSION

Teaming up with Taharka to deliver you local holiday ice cream comfort

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Running the scoop shops is difficult during a pandemic so let Kowfi Dorman-El bring the deliciousness to you. And we'll save you $15.70 on every order beginning on Black Friday. Do you prefer pumpkin or egg nog?
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Torrey Smith shares dream and vision for future of families in West Baltimore

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The former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver and Super Bowl XLVII champion is teaming up with Baltimore Recreation and Parks to make a difference in our city.

Solving Titans defense seemed far more difficult last January

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Longtime Nashville sportswriter John Glennon joins Nestor from Tennessee to remember the Titans rivalry and the spirit of Barry Trotz and Predators in the salad days.

Navigating modern adversity – on or off the field

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Wealth manager Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss navigating adversity during challenging times. The Ravens are going through it. So are all of us...

Going full dissident on baseball and the world of sports

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Author and essayist Howard Bryant provides some backdrop as a former sports writer watching politics and a plague make its way onto the field amidst racial strife in America. Even for those who want to "stick to sports"...

Hey Hon: Let a curious visitor tell you why Baltimore is so special from the outside

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Author Mary Rizzo tells us insiders why the hons and Charm make Baltimore so special and different from Hairspray and Carcetti. Well kinda...

Picking up the pieces after the New England debacle

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Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor assess the path ahead for the Ravens after a long, wet night in Foxboro. https://youtu.be/4LtyvkFhWqc

Momentum for Ravens and Titans is far different this time around

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Longtime Titans beat reporter Jim Wyatt of Titans.com says this isn't same offensive powerhouse that Ravens ran into last January with Ryan Tannehill and Derrick Henry.
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Hey Hon: Let a curious visitor tell you why Baltimore is so special from the outside

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Author Mary Rizzo tells us insiders why the hons and Charm make Baltimore so special and different from Hairspray and Carcetti. Well kinda...
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SPORTS

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Ravens get another chance to stop Derrick Henry

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Longtime Nashville sports insider Paul Kuharsky provides a Titans preview as the Ravens try to shore up the run against the beast who ran them out of the playoffs nine months ago.
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Harbaugh speaks after Ravens blow late lead in overtime loss to Titans

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“You have to tackle better. That’s the best run-after-contact team in the league. We did well early, but we didn’t finish strong enough.”
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Twelve Ravens thoughts following Week 11 loss to Tennessee

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Mark Andrews played a career-high 56 snaps, caught a touchdown, and registered a season-best 96 receiving yards.

Putting together pieces of Ravens mess after Titans loss

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Luke Jones and Nestor reconstruct what happened after halftime and what felt like a comfortable lead against Tennessee on Sunday.

Plenty at stake as Ravens and Titans try to stop midseason slide

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One-time Ravens beat man now with ESPN in Nashville, Turron Davenport previews Titans trip to Baltimore with both teams reeling.

Campbell, B. Williams doubtful for Ravens while Tennessee rules out Clowney, five others

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Defensive tackle Brandon Williams injured his ankle in the first quarter

Madubuike says younger Ravens defensive linemen need to step up in place of Campbell, Williams

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"We’re all equipped to handle any situation on defense when a guy goes down. It’s a standard here with the Ravens."

What’s in a snap?

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Let our resident expert and Super Bowl-champion center pal Mike Flynn discuss snapping a wet football in the driving rain in Foxboro when all hell is breaking loose. And what happens when the lights go out on Broadway for your kid...

Harbaugh noncommittal on possible Ravens offensive line changes

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Veteran D.J. Fluker was benched in the Week 10 loss at New England.

Wolfe: “We’ve got to just play better football; we’ve got to tackle”

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The Ravens defensive end made no excuses for the poor defensive performance late in Sunday's 30-24 loss.

Queen expects more out of himself against Titans after rough Week 10 game

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The Ravens rookie made no excuses for his struggles against the Patriots and said he needs to play with more physicality.

Elias explains Orioles’ decisions to designate Nunez for assignment, add six to 40-man roster

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The general manager said the organization wasn't going to take the slugger to arbitration.

DENNIS KOULATSOS

Picking up the pieces after the New England debacle

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Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor assess the path ahead for the Ravens after a long, wet night in Foxboro. https://youtu.be/4LtyvkFhWqc
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BILL COLE

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

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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...
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LEONARD RASKIN

Navigating modern adversity – on or off the field

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Wealth manager Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss navigating adversity during challenging times. The Ravens are going through it. So are all of us...
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TODD SCHULER

Finding gratitude amidst pandemic holiday madness

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The election fallout and recent COVID lockdowns have created tough emotions but Todd Schuler and Nestor try to find the blessings with the turkey and cranberry as Thanksgiving approaches.
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BALTIMORE NEWS

Hey Hon: Let a curious visitor tell you why Baltimore is so special from the outside

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Author Mary Rizzo tells us insiders why the hons and Charm make Baltimore so special and different from Hairspray and Carcetti. Well kinda...
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Momentum for Ravens and Titans is far different this time around

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Longtime Titans beat reporter Jim Wyatt of Titans.com says this isn't same offensive powerhouse that Ravens ran into last January with Ryan Tannehill and Derrick Henry.
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Terps standout, Baltimore native Jalen Smith drafted by Phoenix Suns with 10th overall pick

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The former Mount Saint Joseph star is the 61st player from the University of Maryland to be drafted into the NBA.
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Teaming up with Taharka to deliver you local holiday ice cream comfort

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Running the scoop shops is difficult during a pandemic so let Kowfi Dorman-El bring the deliciousness to you. And we'll save you $15.70 on every order beginning on Black Friday. Do you prefer pumpkin or egg nog?
Read more

What’s in a snap?

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Let our resident expert and Super Bowl-champion center pal Mike Flynn discuss snapping a wet football in the driving rain in Foxboro when all hell is breaking loose. And what happens when the lights go out on Broadway for your kid...
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POLITICS

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MUSIC CLASSIC

Music

What to leave in? What to leave out?

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It seems like yesterday. But it was long ago…
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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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Music

Brad Delp talks Boston, Return To Zero and Scholz in November 1991

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When Boston singer Brad Delp hit the road with his band Return To Zero, he told Nestor his story before coming to Hammerjacks.
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Arts

Former Black Crowes drummer Steve Gorman catches up on music to sports radio transition

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A recurring guest in recent years as he left the drum kit of The Black Crowes to become a sports radio host at Fox Sports Radio, Gorman and Nestor catches up on Orioles, NFL and life in Nashville with the new band Trigger Hippy.
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Music

If you could see inside my heart, then you would understand…

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Never say goodbye to this cowboy on a steel horse...
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Arts

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

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

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What do you remember about college?

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In the quest to find every living awesome mentor he ever had during Teacher Appreciation Month, Nestor catches up with his media professor Julie Simon at UB for the first time in three decades. His obsession with Marshall McLuhan theory continues...
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Baltimore Positive Classic

Ball discusses challenges of Ellicott City for Howard County residents

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Two floods have devastated a community and now County Executive Calvin Ball examines how to improve Ellicott City for the generations ahead
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Arts

How Wes Moore found his way back to Baltimore

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The charm and potential of the Charm City called to him...
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Arts

Schapiro tells us the genesis of incredible Baltimore Homecoming concept

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What happens when you bring every great mind of Baltimore back to the Charm City for a week every year?
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EDUCATION

Arts

McIntosh tells us what a leads an art teacher into Baltimore politics

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Maggie McIntosh has served in the Maryland House of Delegates since 1992 but we went back to her roots as a teacher and her initial political activism in the 43rd District
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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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Wen talks drugs, opoids and an American epidemic

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One of the brightest lights in American medicine told Don and Nestor about the deep depths of America's crisis with drugs and mental health
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HEALTH

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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Education

Dealing with the emotions of seclusion and quarantine get tougher as crisis lingers

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Your mental health is important during the pandemic! Patty Mohler tells us that this is a time to be good to yourself...
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Hathaway tells genesis of Union Baptist Church in 1865 and how it serves Baltimore

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Reverend Al Hathaway has been a leader in West Baltimore and an agent for positive change throughout our community. Here he tells the history of his church and how it serves.
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ARTS

Arts

Ross shares the magic of theatre with Nestor and Don from Baltimore Center Stage

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The lullabye of Broadway goes dark all over the world and we mourn the loss of the magic of live theatre
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Arts

Nils Lofgren comes home to Maryland and talks Springsteen and legacy of The River

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Nestor has maintained a relationship for more than three decades with the legendary Grin local artist and E Street Hall of Famer. These chats...
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Arts

A very young Chris Robinson of Black Crowes talks about debut album, Atlanta music scene and life in March 1990

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During his #AlmostFamous days as a music critic, Nestor Aparicio stumbled onto to some legendary bands. The Black Crowes were about to open for Junkyard at Hammerjacks. This one is spicy...
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LEADERSHIP

Leadership

That time when Nestor asked Gov. Schaefer to tell him about Bob Irsay and the Colts leaving Baltimore

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The picture is from October 1996 at the Indianapolis airport when Nestor ran into the Governor with Ricig's Bob Irsay dummy on a stick. The conversation is Part Two of a spicy chat with John Moag and Schaefer at The Barn to kickoff the Ravens' second season on 33rd Street at Memorial Stadium.
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Dixon discusses how her past has guided her future

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What is the legacy of Donald Trump in Washington?

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The night that Larry Hogan joined Nestor and Jenn to #GiveASpit for leukemia patients around the world

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Weller discusses role of business leaders in serving and lifting Baltimore

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WNST CLASSIC

Hall of Fame

A tribute to the late, great Steve Sabol

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The NFL Films icon, pioneer and the "eyes" of football for fans gave Nestor a chance to be on Top 10 so often.
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Arts

Steve Gorman of The Black Crowes comes home to Baltimore for first chat with Nestor

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It wasn't until The Black Crowes broke up that Nestor first had drummer and Severna Park grad Gorman on the radio show. They made up for lost time with the gospel of how much he loved the band.
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Journalism & Media

John Steadman and Nestor discuss history of Baltimore football at The Barn

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Nestor treasures every one of these conversations with his mentor and the legend of Baltimore sportswriting. From Colts to Ravens, indeed...
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Purple Reign

Dilfer talks about Billick and week of prep leading up to Super Bowl XXXV win in Tampa

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Five years after the departure from the Ravens after holding a parade, Dilfer sat down in Detroit at Super Bowl XL on Radio Row to discuss the art of being a quarterback and mentally preparing to win the biggest game of your life.
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Celebrities

Master P talks basketball, hip hop and being an athlete with Nestor at Houston Super Bowl in January 2004

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Over the years, we've collected many guests across parts of pop culture so you never know who will stop by on Radio Row at The Big Game.
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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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Celebrities

Jim Peterik of Survivor talks love of baseball and the Cubs as a vehicle for songwriting in aftermath of 2016 World Series

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Musician Jim Peterik formerly of Survivor talked about his Cubs World Series song with Nestor, who of course brought up the 1985 tour with R.E.O. Speedwagon and every great Rocky song...
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Hall of Fame

Ogden and Stokley discuss Dilfer and Grbac and aftermath of Super Bowl XXXV quarterback shuffle

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Fifteen years after the fact on Radio Row at 2016 Super Bowl in San Francisco, Nestor wound up having an impromptu gripe session with two guys who have strong opinions on the 2001 Baltimore Ravens.
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Hall of Fame

The first time Ed Reed came to The Barn as a rookie

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The rebuilding year of 2002 was difficult on the future Hall of Famer because he was used to winning so much at The U.
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Hall of Fame

Brooks Robinson talks about his love of baseball and the minors

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Nestor always loved having Brooksie drop by the radio show. This is a 2003 visit discussing minor league baseball and the Montreal Expos.
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