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.Autor: 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.Autor: 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.Autor: 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.Autor: 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.Autor: 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.Autor: 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.Autor: 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.Autor: 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 …

Now entering a third month as one of the worst position players in Major League Baseball, Luke Jones and Nestor wonder when – or if – the phenom first overall pick and the former Adley Rutschman will re-emerge in time to lead the Baltimore Orioles into October. Meanwhile, the Birds are off to Fenway Park as the bats remain silent. The post Luke Jon…

Patrick Mahomes has been a problem for every team in the NFL. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens' defensive effort in Kansas City after Thursday's 27-20 loss to the Chiefs and whether they'll get another chance in January. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens defense and losing to Mahomes again in Kansas CIty first appeared on Baltim…

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Harbaugh, clock management and penalities on offensive line in loss to Chiefs The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Harbaugh, clock management and penalities on offensive line in loss to Chiefs first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.Autor: BP Podcast Audio

Sweeping the worst team in the history of Major League Baseball didn't happen this week against the White Sox but Luke Jones and Nestor remain bullish on the Orioles' infirmary beginning to show signs that the October roster will look better than August did for health. The post Luke Jones and Nestor reset Orioles weekend after loss to woeful White …

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens coming up an unlikely foot short against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in Kansas City ito kickoff the NFL season. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens coming up an unlikely foot short in Kansas City in NFL kickoff first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.…

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the strength of the Ravens' secondary and beating the rest of the AFC North this season. Starting with the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens secondary and beating AFC North this season first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.…

Freshly back from Ireland with his son's doctorate education on the other side of the pond, our financial insider Leonard Raskin visits with Nestor on the eve of another exciting season of Baltimore Ravens football. The post Leonard Raskin and Nestor talk Irish drinks, American elections, Orioles baseball & Ravens football first appeared on Baltimo…

Luke Jones and Nestor get prepped for Lamar and Mahomes to kickoff NFL season in Kansas City The post Luke Jones and Nestor get prepped for Lamar and Mahomes to kickoff NFL season in Kansas City first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.Autor: BP Podcast Audio

It's no secret that the bullpen of the Baltimore Orioles has been its weakness. And that was before all of the starters started getting injured this summer. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles bullpen woes of Mike Elias and Brandon Hyde and what the plan will be when it really matters next month. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles…

Former Ravens center Matt Skura discusses life with Lamar, running the ball and beating Chiefs The post Former Ravens center Matt Skura discusses life with Lamar, running the ball and beating Chiefs first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.Autor: BP Podcast Audio

With the choppy nightly performances and results over the past two months, so much has changed about the roster. Especially the starting pitching. Luke Jones and Nestor measure the Orioles' rotation and hopes for a better run of luck heading into this drive to win the division and find October health and prosperity. @BaltimoreLuke The post Luke Jon…

The Baltimore Ravens will head to Kansas City with heavy hearts and a lot of questions about their offensive line in the aftermath of the tragic death of longtime coach Joe D'Alessandris. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the heaviness of the task on the field – and more importantly off it for the folks in Owings Mills who loved their offensive line co…

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles' recent struggles in Los Angeles and the curiously awful Adley Rutschman slump as the Birds play in Colorado with lots of bad MLB teams waiting in early September. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles struggles in Los Angeles and Rutschman slump first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.…

As the Maryland Crab Cake Tour gets back to the streets of Baltimore in the coming weeks, we begin with a long overdue chat with Matt Coster of Baltimore Firefighters Local 734, who educates Nestor about what is important on our streets in battling blazes and providing safety for city citizens. The post Matt Coster of Baltimore Firefighters Local 7…

Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness discusses popularity and growth of cannabis space and Best Of BMag status The post Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness discusses popularity and growth of cannabis space and Best Of BMag status first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.Autor: BP Podcast Audio

Cautious optimism abounds in Baltimore as the Ravens head to Kansas City to avenge last year's AFC Championship Game loss and kick off the 2024 NFL season. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss all aspects and hopes for Lamar Jackson and the team now that Derrick Henry is in the backfield ready to run the rock from Faidley's on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.…

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich joins Nestor once again from MACo in Ocean City to discuss the value of of early childhood education and his lack of interest in building stadia or arenas for sports franchise billionaires in Rockville. The post Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich talks about value of education and his lack of interest in…

Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the WNST Service and the history of breaking sports news in Baltimore. And when and how it'll be soon be returning and better than ever... The post Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the WNST Service and the history of breaking sports news in Baltimore first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.…

Longtime New York sportswriter and author Ian O'Connor tells Nestor his journalism trail in writing the new Aaron Rodgers unauthorized biography. He interviewed 250 people, including Rodgers, who initially refused to cooperate. The book delves into Rodgers' family estrangement, controversial vaccine stance, conspiracy theories and move from Green B…