John Martin of Maryland Lottery gets ready for Game of Thrones fun and games The post John Martin of Maryland Lottery gets ready for Game of Thrones fun and games first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.द्वारा BP Podcast Audio

Forty years after "Sportsf1rst" from The Baltimore News American folded, Nestor hosts an alum reunion to discuss his ambitious first newspaper gig downtown and the folks who went on to amazing careers in sports journalism around the country. The post Nestor hosts 40th reunion and storytelling from his first newspaper gig at The Baltimore News Ameri…

When Nestor received an email from Elon University professor and author David Bockino about his local role in a 1997 television football picks show called "Beat The Pros" with Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor and the NFL architect of the 46 defense Buddy Ryan, he agreed to tell the whole story for the first time on the air. The stuff you remember when…

Football historian Vic Carucci checks in from Buffalo where the play of Josh Allen through three weeks has Bills shouting "Super Bowl contender" along with the chorus to Mr. Brightside. And the Hall of Fame voter weighs in on candidacies of Terrell Suggs and Marshal Yanda. The post Football historian Vic Carucci checks in from Buffalo where Josh Al…

Soon transitioning into a life after political service, Congressman John Sarbanes tells Nestor about his vision for his next chapter after 16 years serving the 3rd District emphasizing his commitment to civics, democracy, health, and the environment. The post Congressman John Sarbanes tells Nestor about his vision for life after politics in 3rd Dis…

It wasn't shocking or even unexpected news but not having Grayson Rodriguez over the next month could really hurt the Baltimore Orioles chances of winning the World Series. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Birds' difficult path to the kind of playoff pitching they'll need from Corbin Burnes, Zach Eflin, Dean Kremer and bullpen that has been anythi…

Our Classic 5 PGA pro Richard Sheppard Jr. of Forest Park Golf returns to discuss this weekend's President's Cup and fall tee times and perfect fairways in West Baltimore. And a little Orioles baseball because it's a big week here! The post Richard Sheppard of Forest Park Golf talks President’s Cup and fall tee times with Nestor first appeared on B…

Our forever pal James Bond of the Living Classrooms Foundation gets Nestor ready for Maritime Magic in Fells Point on October 4th. Come down and eat and drink and dance and learn and support one of the great groups that is working to lift and grow Baltimore! The post James Bond of Living Classrooms Foundation gets Nestor ready for Maritime Magic on…

Our Chief Cannabis Officer Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness discusses the medicinal benefits of some new products – and a little baseball and football spirit – and the fall healing season at Far and Dotter in Timonium. The post Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness gets Nestor ready for fall ball and healing at Far and Dotter in Timonium first appeared …

Our favorite shows are the ones where we bring folks who don't know each other together under the same Baltimore Positive umbrella. The Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Kooper's Tavern in Fells Point convened longtime NFL player agent Chad Wiestling and Dave Sheinin of The Washington Post, who live 12 blocks apart near Patterson Park, to discuss the busi…

Now leading the NFL in penalties through three weeks, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the 1-2 Ravens' consistency, discipline and the all-important offensive line after a narrow win over the Dallas Cowboys. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens consistency and offensive line after Dallas win first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.…

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Lamar running and King Henry rolling for Ravens offense The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Lamar running and King Henry rolling for Ravens offense first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.द्वारा BP Podcast Audio

Luke Jones and Nestor take a hard look at Orioles playoff hopes with a week to get rotation and roster ready The post Luke Jones and Nestor take a hard look at Orioles playoff hopes with a week to get rotation and roster ready first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.द्वारा BP Podcast Audio

It all was going well for the first three quarters for the Baltimore Ravens in Dallas. And then the defense couldn't make a stop. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the near miss against the Cowboys and the disturbing trend of blown late leads evaporating. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens near miss and escape victory in Dallas first appeare…

As the Ravens scratch-off winners emerge and Home Run Riches winds down with more Orioles home runs, Executive Director John Martin of The Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about some other big winners all across the state. The post John Martin of Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about Ravens scratch-off fun underway with big winners first appeared on Bal…

Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the mood of Baltimore when the Ravens and Orioles start to lose games we think they're going to win... The post Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the mood of Baltimore when sports teams hopes suddenly turn sour first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.द्वारा BP Podcast Audio

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles' momentum and Tigers and Yankees after Santander walkoff win. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles momentum and Tigers and Yankees after Santander walkoff win first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.द्वारा BP Podcast Audio

Dave Sheinin of The Washington Post talks music and Orioles baseball with Nestor on Crab Cake Tour The post Dave Sheinin of The Washington Post talks music and Orioles baseball with Nestor on Crab Cake Tour first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.द्वारा BP Podcast Audio

Despite the 0-2 start and playing in Dallas this Sunday at 4:25pm, the Baltimore Ravens are still a one-point favorite on the road. America still believes in Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry but how will the offensive line handle Micah Parsons and the Cowboys? Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for a huge test for the offense to show improvement over t…

It has been a rough September for every Baltimore sports fan. The injuries and losses with the Orioles. And the Ravens completely shocking us with a pair of losses to start the season. Leonard Raskin and Nestor try to do some civic therapy and find something upbeat about Baltimore sports during these tough times. The post Leonard Raskin and Nestor …

Local NFL agent and former Terps football player Chad Wiestling tells Nestor about his passion for sports, his players at heart of his work and why he loves the Baltimore Orioles so much on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Kooper's Tavern in Fells Point at Oyster Fest. The post Local NFL agent Chad Wiestling tells Nestor about passion for sports and …

Who is managing the clock and replay challenges? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the coaching decisions and itchy red flag of Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh and how to use the new leg of Justin Tucker. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss coaching decisions and challenges of John Harbaugh and leg of Justin Tucker first appeared on Baltim…

As the awful beats mount and the bats remain silent in September, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles getting battered by Giants and the playoff health realities and updates given by Mike Elias before the home stand. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles getting battered by Giants and playoff health realities first appeared on Baltim…

After a month in Paris covering the Olympics for The Washington Post, our favorite traveling Baltimore music maker, sports expert and local dude Dave Sheinin joins Nestor at Kooper's Pub on The Maryland Crab Cake Tour for a full recap of his summer French connection. The post Dave Sheinin of The Washington Post gives Nestor his Paris Olympics tales…

We've been at this a long time at WNST. Our first ballpark reporter almost 30 years ago and lifer pal Allen McCallum joins Nestor to discuss the two weeks of "Fall Training" before the Orioles will need to win games in October for what feels like an unlikely World Series run. The post Allen McCallum and Nestor assess Orioles ability to regroup in t…

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens offensive line problems and solutions after Raiders loss The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens offensive line problems and solutions after Raiders loss first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.द्वारा BP Podcast Audio

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the wobbly state of the Orioles' postseason realities after another long weekend on the road in Detroit with frozen bats and poor results. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss state of Orioles after long weekend in Detroit and frozen bats first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.…

After a second week of inconsistencies and penalties across the offensive line hindered the Baltimore Ravens in another loss, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the worst passing defense in the NFL through Week 2, the strange red flag challenges of John Harbaugh and a purple implosion at home against the Las Vegas Raiders. The post Luke Jones and Nestor…

Former Raiders and Cowboys beat writer Michael Gehlken discusses why he left locker rooms and industry after 15 years The post Former Raiders and Cowboys beat writer Michael Gehlken discusses why he left locker rooms and industry after 15 years first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.द्वारा BP Podcast Audio

Doug Lloyd of Maryland Lottery tells Nestor what's it's like to the one who contacts and calls the big jackpot winners to deliver the great news that sometimes they don't even believe. And the Home Run Riches summer of big Orioles bombs! The post Doug Lloyd of Maryland Lottery tells Nestor what’s it’s like calling big winners with big prizes first …

It is no secret that lifer sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano is Nestor's oldest friend in Baltimore media. They discuss the 40th anniversary of their friendship and the folding of Sportsf1rst and The News American and how the sports scene in Baltimore has inspired them both for a lifetime at Koco's Pub as the Orioles and Ravens threaten another cha…

Our old NFL Films pal and former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Merril Hoge talks tailgating and how the Ravens need to manage a unique offensive attack with Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry. The post Former NFL fullback Merril Hoge talks tailgating and running the ball with Nestor. first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.…

Bill Cole and Nestor debate why more Baltimoreans don't go to College Park for Terps football games in the era of big money, Big 10 action. The post Bill Cole and Nestor debate why Baltimoreans don’t go to College Park for Terps football games first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.द्वारा BP Podcast Audio

Mark Viviano finally tells Nestor the whole back story of his scoop of Browns coming to Baltimore in 1995 The post Mark Viviano finally tells Nestor the whole back story of his scoop of Browns coming to Baltimore in 1995 first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.द्वारा BP Podcast Audio

As a hefty 9-point favorite at home against the woeful Las Vegas Raiders, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the importance of the Ravens' running game and getting win before heading to Dallas, entertaining Buffalo and going to Cincinnati as the schedule promises to stiffen after Gardner Minshew. The post Luke Jones and Nestor preview Raiders at Ravens …

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles mediocre baseball and waiting on better health and more big hits The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles mediocre baseball and waiting on better health and more big hits first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.द्वारा BP Podcast Audio

After three decades of being media colleagues in Baltimore, former WJZ sports director Mark Viviano finally joins Nestor and Ko-host Ricig at Koco's Pub for a candid chat about Baltimore sports journalism – past, present and future. And last October in Arlington when WNST had its media access threatened by the Orioles and his best advice. The post …

Marcella Knight and Eric Campbell serve Nestor first oyster of his Maryland Oyster Tour at Koco's Pub The post Marcella Knight and Eric Campbell serve Nestor first oyster of his Maryland Oyster Tour at Koco’s Pub first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.द्वारा BP Podcast Audio

On a night when the Orioles' bats awakened, it was the arm of Albert Suarez that continues to get the job done in a September pennant race. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles' overall pitching hopes after another strong start from the Venezuelan righty at Fenway Park. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles pitching hopes after anothe…

Local insurance specialist and Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commer John Kneisly joined Nestor to discussed various community events and initiatives, including the 5K Run, Walk, and Doggy Dash on September 22, which supports Reed's Rescue, a dog rescue organization. The post John Kneisly gives Nestor a Heads & Tails 5K Doggie Dash delivery for Great…

Our money guy Leonard Raskin spends his weekends holed down with college football. And what a weekend it was from a South Bend surprise from an old Ravens coach to College Park where Coach Locksley didn't like what he saw against Michigan State. Something to take our minds off the Kansas City loss and 10 days before the Raiders arrive. A little cha…

Mark Viviano steps out of retirement at Koco's to tell Nestor his amazing broadcasting journey The post Mark Viviano steps out of retirement at Koco’s to tell Nestor his amazing broadcasting journey first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.द्वारा BP Podcast Audio

After the first look at the new and younger (and cheaper) offensive line of the Baltimore Ravens, Luke Jones and Nestor can only say it needs to improve for the running and passing game of Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry to be truly effective. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss offensive line play of Ravens and needs against Raiders first appea…

After watching three decades of Ravens football here in Baltimore, we aren't the kind to overreact to a 27-20 loss to the World Champion Kansas City Chiefs to start the season. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the surprises and storylines as Week 1 kicks off a long season. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss NFL surprises and storylines as Week 1 k…

Our intrepid sports reporter Luke Jones spent Monday on the practice field of Owings Mills wondering where Lamar Jackson was and then watched the Orioles take another beating at Fenway. We thought September was supposed to be fun? Luke joined Nestor for a discussion about finding pitching and the youth of Jackson Holliday. The post Luke Jones and N…

Barry Bloom of Sportico joins Nestor to discuss Yankees and Orioles stretch run and MLB revenue strategies in small markets The post Barry Bloom of Sportico joins Nestor to discuss Yankees and Orioles stretch run and MLB revenue strategies in small markets first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.द्वारा BP Podcast Audio

With Styx returning to The Lyric on September 13th and O.C. Bike Week on the 14th, Nestor called upon the only member of the band to never do his show. The great Canadian pianist, singer and classic rock guru Lawrence Gowan talks about his role in the band and its enduring ability to rock and create new music. The post Lawrence Gowan of Styx talks …