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Our sports logo artist and fashionista Todd Radom discusses the color orange and the Baltimore Orioles' designs of yore and now, among many other fashion faux pas in Major League Baseball this summer with the city connect jersey that have the Boston Red Sox inexplicably wearing the color of their wall. Who dreams up this nonsense? The post Sports logo artist Todd Radom discusses the color orange and Orioles designs of yore and now first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Seth Elkin of The Maryland Lottery tells us the story of local man who nearly threw away a million dollar winning scratch-off ticket and more fun winners as summer promotions kick in for more fun and winner tales of cashing in. The post Seth Elkin of Maryland Lottery tells story of man who nearly threw away a million dollar winning ticket first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Holly Rowe of ESPN joins Nestor to discuss the growth of women's sports, highlighting the visit of the Indiana Fever and Caitlyn Clark to Baltimore, and discusses her cancer journey and giving back through programs with young athletes like the Good Works team raising over $300,000 for research. The post Holly Rowe of ESPN joins Nestor to discuss growth of WNBA and her good works and cancer journey first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Back in the 1980s, baseball coverage at The Evening Sun was sacred and Jim Henneman was the sage leader of Baltimore Orioles' coverage and made quite an impression on a teenager who wanted to be a sportswriter. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the incredible baseball life of "Henny" and all of the old-timer Baltimore sports media legends who kept the stories of Brooks and Frank alive over the years. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss life of Jim Henneman and old time Baltimore sportswriters and sages first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The losing. The lack of accountability. The runners left on base. Last place. The empty stadium. All of it stinks. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss their mutual disgust with Orioles leadership and performance on field. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss their mutual disgust with Orioles leadership and performance on field first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The death of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay hit home in Baltimore last week as Nestor has sought to get the story right since 1984. Hall of Fame football historian Clark Judge joins us to share memories of the son of Bob Irsay and how his legacy in Indiana and his commitment to not be like his father was a promise kept after the Mayflower vans broke our hearts. The post Hall of Fame football historian Clark Judge joins Nestor to share memories of Jim Irsay and Colts lore first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The Baltimore Ravens will open the doors in Owings Mills for organized team activities this week and the questions about Justin Tucker's "football decision" departure will begin the proceedings of getting ready for the 2025 season. Luke Jones and Nestor prep you for the football of OTAs and more kicking questions for the Ravens' brass in Owings Mills. The post Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for OTAs and more Tucker questions for Ravens in Owings Mills first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

By the end of Memorial Day, the Baltimore Orioles had won three games in a row for the first time in 2025 and Luke Jones and Nestor take a reprieve from all of the last-place woes of an awful baseball team that has questions throughout the organization as May turns to June. The post Luke Jones and Nestor relish the joy of discussing an Orioles winning streak first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

These guys are usually talking sports but this time our financial guru Leonard Raskin discusses better health and better life insurance as the Orioles flounder on life support. The post Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss better health and better life insurance as Orioles flounder first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

For three decades Allen McCallum has been on our team as a baseball expert and Orioles historian. He joins Nestor to discuss the firing of Brandon Hyde, the running of Mike Elias and the lousy look and last-place situation of the Baltimore Orioles. And what comes next amidst the chaos for new owner David Rubenstein, who has big decisions coming for the future of Birdland. The post Allen McCallum joins Nestor to discuss firing of Hyde and disaster of 2025 Baltimore Orioles first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Another $2 million local scratch-off winner and not enough Orioles home runs highlight our weekly visit with Maryland Lottery Executive Director John Martin, who gets Nestor ready for summer and another batch of Maryland Crab Cake Tour stops. The post John Martin of Maryland Lottery gets Nestor ready for summer with new games and big winners first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

With the recent death of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, this is a never-released March 2010 chat with Nestor from an aborted 2010 book project on Baltimore sports leadership and influences. The post Late Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay talks leadership and life lessons with Nestor in March 2010 first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The Baltimore Orioles fired manager Brandon Hyde on Saturday morning via a press release with quotes from David Rubenstein and Mike Elias. The owner and general manager then hid for three days while every player on the roster got asked about it on Preakness day. We think that's lousy leadership. Luke Jones and Nestor react to Elias' tardy comments on Tuesday in Milwaukee and more last-place Orioles losing after the Hyde firing. A shameful week and season in Birdland. The post Luke Jones and Nestor react to Mike Elias comments and more Orioles losing after Hyde firing first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

If the Orioles need to rebuild a last-place team devoid of pitching again, then it's pretty clear that the future of Mike Elias in Baltimore is in deep debate amongst ownership. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss how the potential of the Orioles' youngest and brightest players got Brandon Hyde fired last week. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss how Orioles' young players malaise got Brandon Hyde fired first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

A tragedy that took the life of his young daughter has made legendary Olympic skier Bode Miller an pool safety advocate for life and he shares his story and preventive measures to prevent similar tragedies. He also shares his love of the mountains and never-ending urge to get on a hill and soar. The post Legendary Olympic skier Bode Miller joins Nestor to discuss summer pool safety and love of the mountains first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The management of the Baltimore Orioles fired manager Brandon Hyde and then proceeded to hide for three days. Nestor Aparicio and Luke Jones discuss the sloppy firing of Hyde and the Orioles' poor performance, lack of focus and leadership among players. And the new ownership's awful handling of the entire situation and running from the losing. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the firing of Brandon Hyde and Orioles leadership decisions first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

John Martin of Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about the latest Dundalk big winner on Fast Play progressive and hopes for more homers from Orioles in Home Run Riches summer of big hits. The post John Martin of Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about the latest Dundalk big winner on Fast Play progressive first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

A freak May Achilles injury has left the Ravens' defense without one of its standout secondary members for this season. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the loss of Ar'Darius Washington and what it means for the defense that wants strength and depth on the backside. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the loss of Ardarius Washington and what it means for Ravens defense first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The good news is that the Baltimore Ravens will travel less mileage than 30 other NFL teams this season but that doesn't mean the road is any easier. Luke Jones and Nestor preview the season slate and key match-ups of Baltimore Ravens and a tough 2025 schedule. The post Luke Jones and Nestor preview season and key matchups of Baltimore Ravens tough 2025 schedule first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Every year, we're joined by NBC horse racing analyst Donna Brothers, who returns for Preakness 150 and the last time at the Old Hilltop of Pimlico as we know it and once again without the Kentucky Derby winner. This is a serious conversation about Maryland racing, the state of the industry and the future of Triple Crown series for the sport. The post NBC horse racing analyst Donna Brothers returns for Preakness conversation about Kentucky Derby winners and future of Triple Crown first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Bill Blocher and his daughter Katie discussed the evolution of Red Brick Station, which opened in 1997 with seven breweries in Maryland. Bill highlighted the growth to 160 breweries today and the success of their homemade beer. They reminisced about the early days, including Bill's decision to make his own beer despite skepticism. Katie shared her experience of returning from New York to manage the family business, which includes a wine bar and deli. They also discussed the community's transformation, the importance of family involvement, and the success of their unique concept, which combines a brewery, restaurant, and now a wine bar. The post Bill Blocher and daughter Katie welcome Nestor back to Red Brick Station with three decades of stories, brews and sandwiches on The Avenue in White Marsh first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

It's been a great Stanley Cup tournament so far but the Washington Capitals are in a tough spot in the Carolina series. Leonard Raskin and Nestor pimp the puck as the good old hockey game makes spring better when the games go to overtime and memories are made. The post Leonard Raskin and Nestor pimp the puck as the good old hockey game makes Stanley Cup playoffs fire on ice first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Georgetown sports business professor Marty Conway joins Nestor to talk Orioles marketing and Ravens branding in a big Baltimore sports season for growth. The post Georgetown sports business professor Marty Conway joins Nestor to talk Orioles marketing and Ravens branding in a big Baltimore sports season for growth first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Another home stand begins with another doubleheader sweep for the dismal and disappointing Baltimore Orioles. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the baseball disaster of this 2025 squad and what comes next for a last-place team that continues to flounder away a season of immense promise in Birdland. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the baseball disaster of the 2025 Baltimore Orioles and what comes next first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

NBC Sports longtime horse racing analyst Randy Moss tells Nestor he is wistful about the end of Pimlico as we know it but the reality of horse racing, the Triple Crown and the future of the Preakness is at a mesh point with potential for better times ahead. And some journalism about Journalism. The post Randy Moss of NBC Sports tells Pimlico tales and gets Nestor ready for future of Preakness and Triple Crown first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Baltimore County Executive candidate Nick Stewart tells Nestor that growth via competent strategic planning is the way forward The post Baltimore County Executive candidate Nick Stewart tells Nestor that growth via competent strategic planning is the way forward first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

This will be the last year of the Preakness at Pimlico as we know it or ever knew it. Legendary horse racing insider and Baltimorean Dick Jerardi returns home to update Nestor on the state of the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes and the stakes of the future of industry as another Derby winner has skipped Old Hilltop on the third Saturday of May. Something's gotta give... The post Legendary horse racing insider Dick Jerardi returns home to update Nestor on state of Preakness and future of industry first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

It'll be another two weeks before anyone with the Baltimore Ravens will be asked their first questions after the shameful departure of Justin Tucker. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what happens next for Tyler Loop and all of the rookies on campus in Owings Mills as the team goes to work on improving – and avoiding any scent of their maligned former "Hall of Fame" kicker. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss life after Justin Tucker for Ravens and rookies on campus in Owings Mills first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The Baltimore Orioles took two of three in Anaheim and return home to Camden Yards looking for signs of life in a disappointing season. Luke Jones and Nestor talk about the bats and arms and realities for a team mired in last place in the American League East. The post Luke Jones and Nestor recap Orioles revival in Anaheim as Birds return home in last place first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

With the passing of Welsh rocker Mike Peters of The Alarm this spring, Nestor Aparicio has unearthed a drove of memories, photos and audio of his Almost Famous turn as a teenage music critic at The Baltimore Sun. This is a "Raw" 1991 chat with the founder of Love Hope Strength before a sold-out concert at Hammerjacks Inner Harbor Concert hall on their "Change" tour. The post A “Raw” 1991 chat with Mike Peters of The Alarm before Hammerjacks show first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

As jackpots build and the games of spring are making the Maryland Lottery more fun with the flowers, we welcome John Martin back to talks winner, second chances and Fire and Ice. The post John Martin of Maryland Lottery talks winners and second chances with fun spring games first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

There will be no place for Brandon Hyde to hide if this continues. Sure, he didn't buy the groceries (or the pitching) but the manager is usually the first one to go when a promising baseball team disappoints like the in-progress collapse of the 2025 Baltimore Orioles. Or, maybe it's just a hitting coach or two? But in-season firings certainly feel immigrant after another Birds' sweep in Minnesota where the bats remained painfully silent. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what happens next for failing and flailing Orioles headed to Anaheim first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Longtime Sports Illustrated author Scott Price takes a deep dive into the rich history of the game of lacrosse in his newest book, "The American Game," highlighting the game's cultural significance, growth, and its intersection with American society, connections to Wall Street, the military, and Native American communities. The post Author S.L. Price gives Nestor a lacrosse history primer in America in new book on roots of the game first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

An extra sharp conversation about "Burger Night" and fun special plates on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Koco's Pub with Marcella Knight and sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano. Putting cheddar cheese on a crab cake and broiling it over an English muffin? Nestor saw it done deliciously at Burke's for 30 years in downtown Baltimore and begged Eric and the kitchen to serve it up. With onion rings, of course... The post Putting together a crab melt and onion rings at Koco's Pub with Marcella Knight and Ricig first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

As the losses mount and problems arise daily for the Baltimore Orioles, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what possible changes could be coming for this disappointing and under-performing squad – and what it means to the big picture of growth for new ownership amidst turmoil on the field.Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what possible changes could be coming for freefalling Orioles The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what possible changes could be coming for free falling Orioles first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Nearly three decades into throwing the biggest Maryland party not held in-state, Howard Perlow tells Nestor about the Baltimore lore of Steve Wynn and the lure of Las Vegas sunshine for local leadership to gather for networking and business. Attended by the state's premier developers, managers, brokers, professionals, lenders, lawyers, politicians, consultants and government officials, we'll be at the Encore pool in May broadcasting Baltimore Positive from The Maryland Party and talking about growth and potential for our region. The post The host of The Maryland Party Howard Perlow tells Nestor about legend of Wynn, Las Vegas and local leadership gathering first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Skating into May and flying high, the Washington Capitals have some momentum as our Leonard Raskin rides the daily Stanley Cup wave of Game 7 thrills and home ice Game 1 spills as Nestor pimps the puck with our financial insights team captain. It's been more fun than watching the Orioles this month... The post Leonard Raskin and Nestor skate into May with Caps and Ovechkin threatening a Stanley Cup run first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The Baltimore Orioles are a terrible baseball team right now. On a 100-loss pace after striking out 17 times and getting just three hits in another 9-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins. Stink. Stank. Stunk. Luke Jones and Nestor are getting fatigued by the awfulness of it all... The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles total malaise in Minnesota first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Nearly a year after his legendary departure from WMAR-TV 2, the pride of Overlea Jamie Costello joins Nestor at Koco's Pub on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss storytelling, Baltimore and the trials and tribulations of Little League coaching life in Annapolis. The post Legendary WMAR voice Jamie Costello comes to Koco's to tell Nestor about work and Little League life after retirement first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Agent Leigh Steinberg returns post-NFL Draft to discuss the "fall" of Shedeur Sanders, why teams fall in love with quarterbacks and a wide-ranging visit with Nestor about the absolute realities of NIL money and young athletes in modern sports. The post Agent Leigh Steinberg talks concussion and Shedeur in wide-ranging visit with Nestor about NFL Draft honor among thieves first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

From actor to comedian to game show host to "America's Got Talent" judge, the always irreverent Howie Mandel says bringing his stand-up act on the road is his real home. A wide-ranging chat about shaking hands and holograms, mental health and what makes a joke funny with Nestor in advance of his show at Maryland Hall on Annapolis on Saturday, May 17th. The post Howie Mandel tells Nestor that bringing the party to Annapolis for comedy fun is at his core first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

My tribute and unearthing of the lost 2001 tape of Mike Peters of The Alarm inviting me on stage to sing my favorite song, "Spirit of '76." Listen to it here and crank it up. The post Finding the tape of the night I sang “Spirit of '76” with Mike Peters of The Alarm first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The scandal and saga of the Justin Tucker disgrace is over for the Baltimore Ravens. On Monday, they "moved on" from the kicker. Luke Jones and Nestor react and opine about the Ravens' discharge of Justin Tucker for football reasons. (It couldn't have been the 16 allegations of predatory sexual behavior by women all over town...) The post Luke Jones and Nestor react and opine about Ravens discharge of Justin Tucker for football reasons first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh indicated that the future of the kicking position in Baltimore would be based on football, not the NFL investigation into the 16 women who have alleged improprieties during massage sessions. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Justin Tucker saga and the team's eschewing of a "zero tolerance" policy when drafting edge rusher Mike Green, who had two sexual assault allegations while in college. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Justin Tucker and Mike Green and the Ravens lies about zero tolerance in Baltimore first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Senator Cory McCray of the 45th District returns to Koco's Pub on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour with a full recap on the past four months of Annapolis budget deficit strains and the importance of hearing the citizens on taxes and wages and business. The post Senator Cory McCray returns to Koco's with recap on Annapolis budget deficit discussion dilemma first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

So much disappointment for the fans; so many bad beats for the baseball team. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the rut of the Orioles after the team hit four home runs on Sunday and still lost by five runs after surrendering seven homers to the Kansas City Royals. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the rut of Orioles after Royals hit 7 home runs in another loss first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Whenever we bring the Maryland Krab Kake Tour to Koco's Pub, we recruit our lifer pal and sage sports cartoonist Ricig as the Ko-Host to sort of the world of Baltimore news and views. This week, we attempt to make sense of the Orioles' pitching and the Ravens' zero tolerance policy. The post Our sports cartoonist Ricig attempts to make sense of Orioles pitching and Ravens zero tolerance policy with Nestor first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

With the Kentucky Derby in the books to Sovereignty, a reminder that the race never ends at the Maryland Lottery. Executive Director John Martin talks progressive jackpots, Orioles home runs and the seriousness of responsible gaming with Nestor as the eyes of the horse racing world turn to Baltimore and Pimlico for another Triple Crown hopeful. The post John Martin of Maryland Lottery talks progressive jackpots and Orioles home runs with Nestor first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The Baltimore Orioles finally won a series, beating the New York Yankees twice at Camden Yards this week. The obvious pitching problems and mostly silent bats continue to perplex Luke Jones and Nestor as the Birds look to take another series from the Kansas City Royals. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the total bad look of scuffling Baltimore Orioles first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Terry Beck of Kooper's North shares his personal passion for beating leukemia and lymphoma and raising money for LLS through Burger Night and helping others like Nick Shultz from Heller Kowitz raise community funds for Visionary Of The Year to beat blood cancer. The post Terry Beck of Kooper's North shares personal passion for LLS, Burger Night and helping community raise funds to beat cancer first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The Orioles are taking beatings this month that no one in MLB could've predicted. Luke Jones and Nestor continue a chat about the exasperation and disappointment at the Birdland malaise and lack of fight – and starting pitching – on this beleaguered club as the Yankees crush the return of Kyle Gibson to Baltimore. The post Luke Jones and Nestor continue a spring of exasperation and disappointment at Orioles malaise and lack of fight first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.