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With the 50th Anniversary of the Baltimore Colts amazing 1975 season being celebrated on Saturday at Union Brewing, it was a thrill to welcome former running back Lydell Mitchell back up the middle to tell Nestor everything he ever wanted to know about Bert Jones and the first team that he loved as a kid on Memorial Stadium. The post Lydell Mitchell tells Nestor everything he ever wanted to know about the 1975 Baltimore Colts and Bert Jones first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

When you're expected to win the Super Bowl every year and somehow find more ways to squander the best talent in the NFL in crunch time than any other head coach in modern history, well...statistics somehow find you. The hideous Baltimore Ravens' loss in Buffalo got John Harbaugh into stat memes for all of the wrong reasons for blowing games. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the laud and fraud of his tenure and oversight in the aftermath of the another Bills debacle in Orchard Park. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Harbaugh and hotseat of Ravens fans expectations after Bills debacle first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Longtime Browns insider Scott Petrak tells Nestor how just how Joe Flacco came back to Cleveland and won the starting […] The post Cleveland Browns insider Scott Petrak tells Nestor how Flacco won the job and Garrett stayed the course first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Cleveland sports radio legend Munch Bishop gets real with Nestor about how and why Joe Flacco is leading the Browns this weekend and the results of the tumultuous offseason negotiation with franchise defensive pass rusher Myles Garrett. The post Cleveland sports radio legend Munch Bishop gets real with Nestor about Flacco and Cleveland Browns situation with Myles Garrett first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The Orioles haven't had a lot of good months this season but September has begun with some good news. Nestor Aparicio and Luke Jones discuss the Birds' recent improvement – including five walk-off wins. The Dylan Beavers' impressive start combined with the solid return of Kyle Bradish and Tyler Wells to the starting rotation looms large for 2026 hopes in the spring. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Bradish return and emerging Beavers as Orioles play better baseball in September first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Former HTS voice of Orioles Michael Reghi comes home from Cleveland to discuss his time with Cal Ripken, Davey Johnson and some Camden Yards lore of winning baseball in Baltimore. Oh, and some Browns and Joe Flacco, too! The post Former HTS voice of Orioles Michael Reghi comes home from Cleveland to discuss Ripken, Davey Johnson and Camden Yards lore first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The 30th Anniversary of Cal Ripken's 2131 celebration brought Camden Yards to life on Saturday – and that was before the incredible baseball game that was a prelude to a tremendous thud for the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night in Buffalo. Leonard Raskin tells Nestor why he left a Yamamoto no-hitter in progress. The post Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss Orioles Magic and Ravens tragic weekend in Buffalo first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

A bunch of Orioles fans showed up at Camden Yards to honor the 30th Anniversary of the miraculous Cal Ripken Iron Man streak and witnessed several more baseball miracles and memories on Saturday night against Yamamoto and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Is it a Top 5 all-time night at The Yard? Luke Jones and Nestor give it the full Baltimore baseball history treatment. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss instant Orioles Magic and memory of Cal 2131 Anniversary night Dodgers win first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

They are the most talented team in the NFL by most measurements and that was on display for three quarters in Buffalo where the Baltimore Ravens were manhandling the Bills – until it all unraveled. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss their mutual disgust with all facets of the Orchard Park meltdown against Josh Allen to begin another promising purple season right where they left the last one. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss their mutual disgust with Ravens meltdown in Buffalo first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

It was a dominant and impressive offensive effort against the Buffalo Bills until it wasn't good enough to win. Punt. Fumble. Punt. The fourth quarter finish wasn't good enough for the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night in Orchard Park. Luke Jones and Nestor grade out a stunning 41-40 loss and look ahead. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss power of Ravens offensive attack in losing effort against Bills in Buffalo first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The late, double-digit leads squandered by the Baltimore Ravens over the years continue to stack up as the men of John Harbaugh inexplicably choked away another winnable game in Buffalo on Sunday night. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss (another) unthinkable loss by the offensive Ravens who were defenseless late against Josh Allen and the Bills in Orchard Park. What the heck happened? The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss an unthinkable late loss by Ravens in Buffalo first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

It was quite a Saturday in Birdland. The day began with news of the death of Orioles player and manager Davey Johnson and ended with a near no-hitter and an old-school "Magic" win over the Dodgers in the aftermath of a massive 30th Anniversary celebration of Cal Ripken and 2131. Our Allen McCallum was at Camden Yards on Saturday night and was the WNST clubhouse reporter in 1996 and 1997 when Davey led rare winning teams during the Angelos era. This is a deep dive on Orioles lore and history. The post Allen McCallum and Nestor discuss the legend of Cal Ripken, 2131, Davey Johnson and Orioles Magic on Saturday night at Camden Yards first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

What will it take for Ravens to win in Buffalo? Luke Jones and Nestor make final preparation before Ravens take […] The post Luke Jones and Nestor make final preparation before Ravens take on Bills in Buffalo to start season first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

We already know you love the crab cake at Faidley's Seafood in the world famous Lexington Market so we're giving you the expert, insider pick for what you've never tried but need to the next time you visit downtown and see the lovely new space on Paca Street. Let Damye Hahn give you the family recipe for going down menu and trying something new you're going to love. The post No. 10 on #TastyNes Tour & WNST Baltimore 27th Anniversary: Faidley's Fried Oysters and Shrimp Salad first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

There's been plenty of recent history with the Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills. But, as Bills sideline reporter Sal Capaccio of WGR in Western New York points out: this is the last season opener in the history of a stadium that has seen everything but a Super Bowl parade. Get ready for Lamar Jackson at Josh Allen to start the 2025 NFL madness in Orchard Park on Sunday night. The post Bills reporter Sal Capaccio says that Buffalo is ready to leave old stadium with Super Bowl visit but first Lamar first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

With the 1975 Baltimore Colts reunion coming later this month, it was appropriate to reach out to the other biggest Bert Jones fan in the sports journalism community by inviting one-time Baltimore Colts beat writer for The Evening Sun, Clark Judge, back to talk Memorial Stadium, Lamar Jackson's quest to win a Super Bowl and the long waiting in Buffalo as another NFL season begins. The post Pro Football historian Clark Judge talks 1975 Colts and 2025 Ravens with Nestor as Lamar and Josh get ready for another round first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

This will be the best story of "Buffalo" week. Last winter, we met Ryan Patota and Nicholas Howard, who began a Go Fund Me page for juvenile diabetes awareness after Mark Andrews' infamous drop against the Bills and the online bullying began in the aftermath of a tough playoff loss for the Baltimore Ravens. Nestor welcomes the heroic young Patota back onto the show to tell his special journey in life and why you'll want to help support this aspiring sports journalist's efforts for Breakthrough. Watch and be inspired! The post Catching up with aspiring sports journalist and Bills fan Ryan Patota on his Buffalo GoFundMe page for Mark Andrews to benefit juvenile diabetes first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

High stakes and bright lights in Orchard Park on Sunday night as the Baltimore Ravens travel back to where last season ended at the hands of the Buffalo Bills. Of course, it's about more than Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen, and John Wawrow of The Associated Press in Buffalo returns to get Nestor ready for some football and a fresh season. The post John Wawrow of Buffalo AP gets Nestor ready for the next round of Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson to start the season first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

When it's been as lousy as it has been for as long as it has been, we all realized the Baltimore Orioles rebuild and retool under new ownership could be a "work in progress." Georgetown sports business professor and one-time leader of the Birdland sales and business operation Marty Conway discusses this tumultuous time in MLB for media, money and labor peace whilst Camden Yards gets renovated and David Rubenstein tries to figure out a baseball franchise presumably with Mike Elias still picking players. The post Sports business professor Marty Conway discusses Orioles offseason amidst Camden Yards renovation and angry fans first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Buffalo NFL writer Vic Carucci returns to discuss another round of the Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen battle and start of season The post Buffalo NFL writer Vic Carucci returns to discuss another round of the Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen battle and start of season first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

We've waited nearly eight months and it's finally time to begin another NFL season. Our Luke Jones joins Nestor to get ready for kickoff as the Ravens head to Buffalo to begin a Super Bowl march with the highest of expectations and the Bills ready the begin the closeout of their beloved stadium in Orchard Park. The post Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for kickoff as Ravens head to Buffalo to begin Super Bowl march first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Legendary Houston sports journalist, NFL historian and Pro Football Hall of Fame voter John McClain returns to kick off yet another season that he thinks Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens will win the Super Bowl. Is it only a matter of time? The post Legendary Houston sports journalist John McClain returns to kick off another season he thinks Lamar and Ravens will win the Super Bowl first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

With the 2025 season about to kickoff, Eric DeCosta and the Baltimore Raves made it very clear about the significance of "safety" Kyle Hamilton for the future of the franchise and the leadership of its defense. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the new $100 million contract and the evolving role and status of the most important chess piece the team has on its emerging defense. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Kyle Hamilton contract and role within Ravens defense as Bills await first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

At the 40th Anniversary of Koco's Pub in Lauraville, it was appropriate to welcome Councilman Ryan Dorsey from the 3rd District of Baltimore City onto Baltimore Positive to discuss the good, bad and better in Baltimore City. And about those bike lanes... The post Councilman Ryan Dorsey discusses good, bad and better in Baltimore City with Nestor Koco's Pub first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Our favorite sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano has been a recurring cast member for four decades on the local scene. In preparation of another Baltimore vs. Buffalo war, Ricig once again shared his twisted Western New York roots and Orioles heart with Nestor at Koco's Pub on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. And how he'd draw up another Super Bowl parade... The post Sports cartoonist Ricig joins Nestor to discuss plight of Orioles and flight of Ravens to Buffalo to start season first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Three decades after doing sports radio here at WNST-AM 1570, it's always a pleasure to welcome Mark Mussina (yes, he's the younger brother of Hall of Famer Mike Mussina) back to Baltimore share his wisdom of a life in sports and observation. Always insightful, humorous and teaches us something we didn't know. The post Mark Mussina returns to discuss Orioles collapse, Cal 2131 memories and the unappreciated greatness of Lamar Jackson first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Crime is down and spirits are up in Baltimore City. What comes next? We reconnected with Baltimore City Comptroller Bill Henry at Koco's Pub on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss transparency, real economics and what makes our town more livable. The post Baltimore City Comptroller Bill Henry tells Nestor where the money is going to improve local life first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

It's pretty simple: Justin Tucker is gone from the Baltimore Ravens and serving a 10-game NFL suspension for the outrageous conduct outlined in a tremendous piece of journalism done by the sports and news reporting team of Chris Korman at The Baltimore Banner. Here, he continues his Maryland Crab Cake Tour discussion with Bill Cole and Nestor about local journalism and its difficulty and impact. The post Chris Korman of Baltimore Banner continues discussion with Bill Cole and Nestor about local journalism first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Bariatric surgeon Dr. Emily Watters helps make more sense of modern weight loss sense in this visit from our new GBMC series in learning more about local health care. Here, she discusses the treatment of obesity and educates Nestor on modern weight loss drugs and the power of robotics as a surgeon. The post Dr. Emily Watters of GBMC discusses treatment of obesity and educates Nestor on modern weight loss drugs and the power of robotics as a surgeon. first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Sure, Wendy Bronfein is the Chief Brand Officer at Curio Wellness but she's also a Bananas baseball mom, sponsor of the BMW Championship with a special connection to Caves Valley and loves sports enough to join us on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to chat with Nestor about when Baltimore comes together to pack 'em in. The post Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness returns to discuss summer sports, science and Baltimore love with Nestor from Pizza John's first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Longtime sports columnist and decorated author John Eisenberg returns to the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Costas Inn in Timonium to discuss his Bird Tapes of Orioles tales and lore and to discuss the future of Birdland for everyone in Baltimore who loves baseball. Has it really been 30 years since the Cal Ripken 2131 game? Are they in last place again? Where are the fans? Does David Rubenstein know what he is doing? Is Mike Elias the right guy? The post Author John Eisenberg returns to talk Orioles realities and Ravens season hopes at Costas Timonium first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

It's fun, affordable and has become a Baltimore fall tradition for anyone who loves great music. Longtime 24X7 concert promoter Paul Manna gives Nestor the Trifecta Festival lineup for this year at the new Costas Inn in Timonium, right above the infield where the bands and food trucks and music lovers will gather by the thousands to rock to the best tribute bands in the region. The post Concert promoter Paul Manna talks Trifecta Festival and mutual love of local music with Nestor at Costas Timonium first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Young, motivated and ready to continue his father's family legacy in Baltimore County, Karson Kamenetz tells Nestor why he's going to be entering local politics and running for Baltimore County Council at Costas Inn in Timonium on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. The post Karson Kamenetz tells Nestor why he's running for Baltimore County Council and continuing legacy first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The sign on the door says: ONLY NICE PEOPLE ALLOWED! And somehow Marcella Knight and the awesome folks at Koco's Pub were still nice enough to allow us to celebrate their 40th Anniversary that required some #TastyNes Koconut Shrimp along on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour from the heart of Lauraville with tales of our favorite things to eat in Baltimore along with our favorite Ko-Host, sports cartoonist Ricig. The post Marcella Knight and Ricig discuss 40 years of Koco's Pub and why crab cakes matter in Baltimore first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

When you invite three busy guests onto the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Costas Inn in Timonium and they all […] The post Nestor hosts Orioles Birdland chat with Howard Scher, Bill Cole and Chris Korman about new ownership first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

As local journalism continues to evaporate, The Baltimore Banner proved earlier this year that a big story still needs real professional journalists, facts, witnesses and lots of lawyers as the Justin Tucker scandal was unearthed by its team. Sports editor Chris Korman joins Bill Cole and Nestor to discuss what really happened after Justin Fenton and Julie Scharper received a tip about the kicker of the Baltimore Ravens being a serial predator nuisance to women in the massage industry all over the region. The post Baltimore Banner sports editor Chris Korman joins Bill Cole and Nestor to discuss Justin Tucker saga first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The jackpot for the Powerball keeps soaring and Maryland Lottery Executive Director John Martin is here for all that happens when someone hits the big one and to introduce a few new games and Labor Day fun at MDLottery.com. The post John Martin of Maryland Lottery discuss 800 million reasons to play Powerball and other ways to win first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Our money manager and European summer globetrotter Leonard Raskin comes back from Ireland with a water story and a TT race tale. Touring The Isle of Man and learning U.K. geography before we kick off into Ravens' football season and the Buffalo Bills. The post Leonard Raskin and Nestor tour The Isle of Man and prep for Buffalo and Ravens season hopes first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The Baltimore Ravens' players will get the weekend off and away and then it's "go" time in Owings Mills. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the final cuts, concerns and where to focus as the Buffalo Bills await next Sunday night for a revenge bowl that will wreck someone's Monday morning to start the season. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens final cuts and weekend getaway before Bills prep gets serious first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Sure, Tuesday was just another shutout loss in another last place season for the Baltimore Orioles but the impressive start of Kyle Bradish weighs heavily in the future of the offseason and the club's pitching plans for next season. Luke Jones and Nestor praise his first start after Tommy John surgery and discuss the long-term significance of a full and successful return to the rotation. The post Luke Jones and Nestor praise first look at Kyle Bradish return to Orioles and look to future for starting rotation first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Getting to the heart of what's important in Baltimore County is always our goal with Councilman David Marks, who returns to discuss some key local issues, including the controversy and upheaval surrounding the role of the Inspector General. The post Councilman David Marks discusses future of Baltimore County and Inspector General role with Nestor first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Our 27th Anniversary of #TastyNes wouldn't be complete without talking food, golf, Bananas and some cannabis science with Curio Wellness Chief Brand Officer Wendy Bronfein as Nestor continues to bring every resident west of York Road eastward to Essex to taste the Pizza John's tastiness. Even the vegetarians go home happy... The post Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness returns to discuss summer science & Baltimore love at Pizza John's first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Both with family roots in the heart of Essex, it was serendipity that Pizza John's was the cheesesteak of choice as Senator J.B. Jennings and Nestor convened for the first time on the #TastyNes leg of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour with a lengthy chat about Bob Ehrlich, farmland in Maryland and the ways politics has changed here and keeping bipartisan lines of communication open in Annapolis and all over the state. The post Senator J.B. Jennings talks about farm roots and Annapolis goals with Nestor at Pizza John's first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Don't expect a lot of "big" news this week but our WNST Text Service will tell you about a few edge-of-the-roster manuevering of the Baltimore Ravens as the cuts become complete. Let Luke Jones and Nestor help clarify the incredible strength of the overall roster as the team looks to bare down on a pivotal AFC blockbuster to start the campaign in Buffalo on September 7th. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens final roster cuts and getting to 53 for Buffalo opener first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Local Democratic National Committee member and Towson attorney Robbie Leonard returns on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Pizza John's in Essex to discuss the emergence of Gavin Newsom as a credible foe in the next Presidential race and the current fascism being shown in Washington, D.C. by a lawless leader. The post DNC member and local attorney Robbie Leonard returns to discuss Newsom, Trump and winning elections first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Is the "risk" real in the case of Samuel Basallo signing an 8-year contract less than eight days into his MLB career? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Baltimore Orioles' first long-term deal of the David Rubenstein era and the philosophy on both sides for future signings. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Samuel Basallo contract extension and Orioles future signings first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

If you've seen our Baltimore Positive threads the past two weeks, you know we were in Ocean City discussing the future of Maryland with key business leaders, politicians and influencers in an sea of conferences, parties, beers and cheer. Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the summer calling of Maryland business to Ocean City and what happens after you meet new people... The post Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the summer calling of Maryland business to Ocean City first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

If you witnessed either of the two BMW Championship stops at Caves Valley over the past four years, you know what we're talking about here at Faidley's on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. Forest Park golf pro R.J. Sheppard joins Nestor to discuss an amazing weekend of Scottie Scheffler memories and wonder aloud if there are any more PGA memories coming in the future of Baltimore after a pair of big weeks and a great setting here in the north county. The post Forest Park golf pro R.J. Sheppard joins Nestor at Faidley's to discuss amazing weekend of Scheffler memories at Caves Valley first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

As a Catonsville native who became a school teacher-turned-politician on the Eastern Shore, Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano educates Nestor on how and why Salisbury is flying higher these days and the issues that matter in her growing community on the edge of the beach but still down on the farm. The post Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano educates Nestor on how and why Salisbury is flying higher first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The numbers don't lie. There is real progress on crime in Baltimore City and City Council President Zeke Cohen shares his thoughts on progress and the hope for a brighter future in the Charm City with Nestor at MACo in Ocean City on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. The post City Council President Zeke Cohen shares Baltimore progress and hope with Nestor at MACo first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

A teacher and lifelong activist turned politician, it's always a refreshing visit with Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, who takes Nestor to class on citizenship, early education and the destructive power of money in politics. There's even a little baseball in here... The post Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich discusses citizenship, education and baseball with Nestor first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.