Podcast appearances and mentions of Luke Jones

It came as a shock to most Baltimore Ravens fans when the club re-upped veteran tight end Mark Andrews for three more years but Luke Jones and Nestor try to make sense of a lot of the team's offseason issues with salary cap, veteran players and a big renegotiation with Lamar Jackson. So, Eric DeCosta got started early during a crucial week of preparation for another Pittsburgh Steelers showdown for first place in the AFC North. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Andrews extension and Ravens prep for Steelers showdown first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

What happened between Wednesday and Thursday when the Ravens' two-time MVP quarterback didn't make it onto the field but made it onto the injury report? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the ankle of Lamar Jackson and his ability to lead Baltimore against the Steelers while the franchise celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Super Bowl XXXV champs all weekend in Charm City. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss ankle of Lamar Jackson as Steelers and Super Bowl 35 champs await first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Ah, the risk and rewards and crazy retail price of Major League Baseball free agency begins with the Baltimore Orioles signing a closer and making noise about "being in on" more pitching. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ryan Helsley and the price of heroes at the Winter Meetings for a last place team with a lot of prospects in question. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ryan Helsley as Orioles closer and Winter Meetings pitching needs first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The battle for first place in the AFC North feels like a race to the bottom. Who looked worse over Thanksgiving weekend: the Pittsburgh Steelers or the Baltimore Ravens? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss their current sad states of mediocrity – or worse – as another rivalry game comes with different stakes and perhaps a different ceiling in January. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Steelers and Ravens week with trepidation and lots of questions first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The stakes for both franchises are huge in this week's Pittsburgh at Baltimore match up for first place in the AFC North. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the fate of loser of Steelers and Ravens and the mad dash of the NFL playoff picture as we await Lamar Jackson hosting Aaron Rodgers. There's a lot of football left... The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss fate of loser of Steelers and Ravens and mad dash in messy AFC playoff race first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Lamar Jackson hasn't played a lot of bad football since he was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in 2018 but when he does, it certainly affects the outcome. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the state of quarterbacking in the AFC after Joe Burrow victoriously returned and the purple road ahead will rely on better play from the two-time MVP against other veterans and young gunslingers in December. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Burrow and Lamar and rest of AFC quarterback play after Bengals disaster first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Five turnovers and 14 points of offense will never get it done. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the disaster of Lamar Jackson's mistakes and the sluggish Ravens offense against Bengals in a disappointing holiday beatdown in Baltimore. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the disaster of Lamar and Ravens offense against Bengals first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

When the offense commits five turnovers it's hard to blame the defense for a loss. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Joe Burrow coming back from a serious injury to defeat a beleaguered Ravens defense that lost some luster on Thanksgiving night against the Cincinnati Bengals. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens defense after loss to Burrow and Bengals first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Short rest, tired bodies and a prime time Joe Burrow vs. Lamar Jackson AFC North showdown in Baltimore for the holiday. Luke Jones and Nestor limp into Thanksgiving with many concerns for the Ravens as the quarterbacks step up in weight class for the emerging defense and No. 8 tries to play through the pain. The post Luke Jones and Nestor limp into Thanksgiving with Lamar and Burrow concerns as Ravens host Bengals first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

We're pretty sure that the surprises of the Baltimore Orioles offseason are just beginning. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss where Mike Elias will go next in search of improving a last-place roster still in need of more pitching and punch than whatever help Taylor Ward will bring from Anaheim in the absence of Grayson Rodriguez. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles offseason and direction after Grayson Rodriguez deal first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

At one point during the 1-5 start, the Baltimore Ravens defense ranked last in the NFL. With better health, better play and the addition of two veterans by Eric DeCosta, the defense of Zach Orr appears much improved and poised to lead the team while the offense continues to try to find some rhythm behind a gimpy franchise quarterback. Luke Jones and Nestor get defensive about the marked improvement and the emergence of key young players. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens defense and Hamilton injury after win over Jets first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

It's pretty clear that Orioles fans thought more of the future of one-time ace pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez than Mike Elias did after dealing the 26-year with four years of MLB control to Anaheim for slugging outfielder Taylor Ward. Why did the Birds quit on GrayRod? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the philosophy and offseason strategy of new ownership with free agency looming. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles trade of Grayson Rodriguez for Taylor Ward first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

It's another Wednesday and another missed early week practice for the Ravens' two-time MVP quarterback. Is it rest or a lingering injury? With two games in four days coming during Thanksgiving week, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the health of Lamar Jackson and what it means for the running game against the New York Jets on Sunday. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss health of Lamar and Jets and Bengals waiting for turkey first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

With another win over the Cleveland Browns and the record finally back to .500, the Ravens will soon be seeing the rest of the AFC North up close. Luke Jones and Nestor assess Baltimore's positioning in the AFC North playoff race with the Jets and Bengals coming quickly this week and the Steelers picking up the pieces of Aaron Rodgers' hand injury. The post Luke Jones and Nestor assess Ravens spot in AFC playoff race with Jets and Bengals coming quickly first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The Ravens defense has made major strides since being the worst unit in the league through the first month of the season. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the additions of Alohi Gilman and Dre'Mont Jones and better health and an emerging young core that has allowed the Ravens to put four wins in a row together to get back to .500, as the Jets and Bengals visit Baltimore next week. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens defensive improvement and way team is winning first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

It was far from a textbook victory for the Baltimore Ravens in Cleveland on Sunday. Three turnovers, a sputtering offense and the need for a Mark Andrews trick play on 4th and 1 were all featured in the win over the Browns. But that makes four in a row and three in a row on the road. Luke Jones and Nestor dissect a too-close-for-comfort but satisfying win for the 5-5 Ravens. The post Luke Jones and Nestor dissect a too close for comfort Ravens win over Browns first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

When the franchise quarterback doesn't make it on to the practice field on Wednesday, the purple flags get raised. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the achy knee of Lamar Jackson and the Ravens path to victory in Cleveland. And beyond... The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss knee of Lamar Jackson and Ravens path to victory in Cleveland and beyond first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

We are loving these offseason baseball conversations but will the Hot Stove heat up enough to energize the Baltimore Orioles fan base for the first time in a generation? Time will tell. Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine joins Luke Jones and Nestor for a Baltimore baseball offseason primer of hopes and possibilities for David Rubenstein and Michael Arougheti to step up and into the big leagues of MLB payroll. The post Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine joins Luke Jones and Nestor for a Baltimore baseball offseason primer of hopes and possibilities first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

It was ugly a few weeks ago when the Baltimore Ravens were 1-5 and heavily injured. But, three wins in a row has fumigated the terrible start, and Luke Jones and Nestor assess the current reality of a weak schedule and a middling pack of AFC playoff hopefuls that still has Owings Mills believing in a January Super Bowl run. The post Luke Jones and Nestor assess reality of Baltimore Ravens situation in unique AFC playoff race first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

It's not a "homer" vibe to think that the one-time 1-5 Baltimore Ravens are now the favorites to win the AFC North. Most of the NFL sees the remaining schedule and starts penciling in wins for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss that it won't be easy but it's all certainly sitting right there in a carousel NFL season. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens strengths and playoff pathway and schedules as health and improvement stoke confidence first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The delicious pizza at Pizza John's brings all of our friends together to talk baseball in Essex. Our MLB insider Luke Jones and legendary sports cartoonist Ricig join Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to take a deep dive on the everything Baltimore Orioles offseason. From the leadership of Mike Elias and the hiring of Craig Albernaz to the expectations of spending hundreds of millions of David Rubenstein and Michael Arougheti's money before Valentine's Day, it's always baseball season here. The post Luke Jones and Ricig join Nestor to talk Orioles, Elias, Albernaz expectations and Rubenstein money first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The record says the Baltimore Ravens are 4-5 but Luke Jones and Nestor go all "Baltimore Positive" in celebrating three wins in a row for the men of John Harbaugh after another win over the Minnesota Vikings and the possibilities of a AFC North title. It's been a much better month for health and results but is this team really a Super Bowl contender? The post Luke Jones and Nestor celebrate Ravens three in a row for Ravens after beating Vikings in Minnesota first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

With all of the hubbub of the NFL trade deadline and all of the extra salary cap space Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta had at his disposal, the team added just edge specialist Dre'Mont Jones from the Tennessee Titans for a 5th round pick. Luke Jones and Nestor assess the moves and machinations of a healthier 3-5 squad headed to Minnesota as a four-point favorite against the Vikings and quarterback J.J. McCarthy. The post Luke Jones and Nestor assess Ravens and NFL trade deadline moves as Vikings await in Minnesota on Sunday first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Is it the job of the Orioles manager to recruit the community? Well, someone or something has to be a part of driving the Baltimore baseball brand forward this offseason. Luke Jones and Nestor welcome new skipper Craig Albernaz and discuss their hopes for improvements and acquisitions in this offseason that Mike Elias will be judged daily on progress. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles welcoming of Albernaz and hope for Elias offseason of acquistions first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

This week, the Baltimore Orioles will welcome the next manager since Joe Altobelli to attempt to bring a World Series title to Camden Yards. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the glorious October playoff run and a legendary 2025 World Series between the Dodgers and Blue Jays – and look to the Orioles offseason with real expectations for the unexpected with money and deals. We've got baseball on the brain. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss glory of World Series and look to Orioles offseason with that as a goal first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Making a massive deal at the NFL trade deadline would not be unique for the Baltimore Ravens. With needs on the offensive and defensive lines and an urgent need for a pass rusher, Luke Jones and Nestor get creative with the potential deals and conversations and the real NFL menu of Eric DeCosta as a 3-5 seeks to improve and chase an AFC playoff berth. The post Luke Jones and Nestor get creative with potential deals of Baltimore Ravens and NFL menu of Eric DeCosta first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The deals began over the weekend with the Baltimore Ravens sending Jaire Alexander to Philadelphia but Luke Jones and Nestor expect the additions to be larger than the subtractions as the complex games of NFL trade deals crescendo on Tuesday afternoon. The post Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for NFL trade deadline and Vikings week as Ravens have work to do first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

When it's time to put a baseball round table together, we gather at least a hundred years worth of media and institutional insights about the Baltimore Orioles like no other group. Longtime MLB media analysts Luke Jones and Allen McCallum join Nestor at State Fare in Catonsville on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour for an Orioles offseason primer and plenty of insights on the hiring of new Birds manager Craig Albernaz and everything that needs to be on the checklist of Mike Elias in the coming weeks at Camden Yards. The post Luke Jones and Allen McCallum join Nestor at State Fare for Orioles offseason primer and Albernaz insights first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss homecoming return of Lamar Jackson in victory over hapless Dolphins The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss homecoming return of Lamar Jackson in victory over hapless Dolphins first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss improving and healing Ravens defense shutting down Tua and Dolphins attack The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss improving and healing Ravens defense shutting down Tua and Dolphins attack first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for Miami and return of Lamar Jackson to Ravens The post Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for Miami and return of Lamar Jackson to Ravens first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

As the heavy lifting of the offseason begins for the last-place Baltimore Orioles, the first step is complete. New manager Craig Albernaz brings plenty of fresh blood and great recommendations but as Luke Jones and Nestor point out, the players the team acquires this offseason and the maturation of a bevy of young, high-ceiling prospects will decide his fate in the dugout. It's still baseball season in Baltimore! The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles managerial hiring of Craig Albernaz and leadership of Elias first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The fiasco over putting Lamar Jackson as a "full" participant on a Friday afternoon injury report when he ran scout team and they knew he wasn't going to start on Sunday has just begun for John Harbaugh and the Baltimore Ravens. His "excuse" was far less than believable as Luke Jones and Nestor also take general manager Eric DeCosta to task for pushing the gambling line five points on a Saturday in the NFL with pretty blatant dishonesty and "gamesmanship" for no one. The post Luke Jones and Nestor take DeCosta and Harbaugh to task for lying about Lamar on injury report first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

No rest for the 2-5 Baltimore Ravens this week as Thursday night is almost here and most football fans (and gamblers, alike) believe Lamar Jackson will be returning to the field in his homeland of Miami. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the improved defensive effort against Bears and what will be needed in against Tua and the Dolphins during a short week. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens defensive effort against Bears and what will be needed in Miami first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

It's not easy being the backup quarterback in Baltimore. Tyler "Snoop" Huntley once again took the ball and led the Ravens to an impressive 30-14 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon. Luke Jones and Nestor recap a gritty effort and a short turnaround for the flock in the hopes that Lamar Jackson will return in Miami on Thursday night. The post Luke Jones and Nestor recap Ravens big win over Bears with Snoop and grit first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Sure, Lamar Jackson was back on the field in a "limited" role on Wednesday in Owings Mills. That's a great sign. But, as Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the return of No. 8 to the practice field, no one is sure what two hours of football on Sunday against the Bears and Thursday night in Miami is going to look like in the speed of the NFL on the field. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the return of Lamar Jackson to field for Baltimore Ravens first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Beware the Toronto Blue Jays! And even if the Los Angeles Dodgers don't win the World Series as heavy favorites, it'll be clear why they'll have money to spend as the Baltimore Orioles go to market for a manager and offseason acquisitions via free agency that will be chasing a new leaf of power and capital in the American League East north of the border, where they enjoy beating America in any way possible. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Fall Classic and the incredible Ohtani and Springer shows this October. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss power of Blue Jays efforts and World Series hopes against Dodgers first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

What ails the Baltimore Ravens beyond the injuries? Luke Jones and Nestor take a hard look at rest of NFL and teams like Detroit and San Francisco that are winning with missing pieces and wonder what the purple path is from last place and offensive and defensive line play that don't figure to markedly improve as the depth charts thin further. The post Luke Jones and Nestor take a hard look at rest of NFL and wonder Ravens path to playoffs from last place first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Our Luke Jones attended the Monday practice in Owings Mills that Lamar Jackson missed. Does this sound the alarm about his hamstring injury? Or is it just another day of rest? Either way, the Baltimore Ravens have two games in four days next week and we're reading the purple tea leaves about the desperation of a 1-5 football team on the edge of disaster. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the realities of Lamar missing Ravens practice on Monday first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Spending a bye weekend on the couch allowed Luke Jones and Nestor to watch the rest of the NFL and the emerging young quarterbacks coming to life. This week, the 1-5 Baltimore Ravens will need to get off the mat and win two football games in four days beginning with the Chicago Bears on Sunday before flying off to Miami to play the woeful Dolphins. How to win two in a row? The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the plight and path of last place Ravens as Bears invade Baltimore first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Lamar. Roquan. Hamilton. Humphrey. We're still (mostly) buying that the Baltimore Ravens can climb back into the AFC playoff picture if they can get their best players back on the field against a weak upcoming schedule. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the many bye week issues and concerns for head coach John Harbaugh and the last place Baltimore Ravens. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the many bye week issues and concerns for Harbaugh and the last place Baltimore Ravens first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The dismal 1-5 start of the Baltimore Ravens should have everyone on watch in Owings Mills during a very uncomfortable bye week as the team looks to regroup and get Lamar Jackson back on the field. Luke Jones and Nestor peel back the accountability of an injured and disappointing football team in search of its soul and lesser opponents as the leaves change. The post Luke Jones and Nestor peel back the accountability of a lousy Ravens football team in search of its soul during bye week first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

We lost the best of us this week. Veteran local media voice Craig Heist left us and left quite an impression on Luke Jones and Nestor at Camden Yards over the years. We pay tribute to his hustle, hard work, Essex humor and unrivaled dedication to local sports – and then honor him by tackling the many bye week issues of the 1-5 Baltimore Ravens. The post Luke Jones and Nestor pay tribute to Craig Heist and hold John Harbaugh accountable in Ravens bye week mess first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The Baltimore Ravens are a 7 1/2 point underdog at home against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday and the weather forecast seems frightful. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss this week's injury report, the Odafe Oweh trade and preview Matt Stafford and Puka Nacua visiting a wet and beleaguered Charm City and staying a while. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Oweh trade and preview Rams visit to wet Baltimore on Sunday first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

With the season on the brink at 1-4 and the defense getting decimated first by injury and then by opposing quarterbacks and running games, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens' current operation and the job security of Zach Orr and the entire staff. And how will it improve given the current cast of healthy players and injured veterans? The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens operation for depth and coaching as season spirals after Texans disaster first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

It was as bad as we've ever seen in modern Baltimore football, especially during the John Harbaugh era, but the soul searching that the head coach spoke of in the aftermath of a 44-10 beating at the hands of the Houston Texans leaves many questions about the whole operation. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the lack of fire and what the options are now that this once-Super Bowl promising season is on the brink. "Too many injuries" is not a valid message. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the lack of fire in Ravens horrible blowout loss to Texans at home first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh thinks Nestor "hates" him. Actually, we're here to hold him responsible as the head coach of the team for the pathetic effort in the aftermath of a 44-10 loss and the embarrassment of the stadium emptying out in the 3rd quarter. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the horrific showing – on and off the field in recent years – and all roads lead to the top of the organization. The post Luke Jones and Nestor hold John Harbaugh accountable for Ravens horrible showing on field – and off of it first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

With Lamar Jackson sidelined this week in Owings Mills, it's time to face the reality of what the Baltimore Ravens offensive potential and pathway to a win over the Houston Texans will be without No. 8 and a huge chunk of the defense. Hard times for #RavensFlock, as Luke Jones and Nestor preview a pair of 1-3 teams fighting for any ugly win available. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens many injuries and pathway to victory against Texans with Cooper Rush first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

None of the news has been encouraging out of Owings Mills. The injuries to Lamar Jackson and Ronnie Stanley on the offense and the decimation of the defensive front with Nnamdi Madubuike gone for the year and Roquan Smith, Marlon Humphrey and Nate Wiggins all early exits in Kansas City, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the scorecard you'll need to identify who will play against the Houston Texans on Sunday. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens numerous injuries and wonder who gets back on the field against Texans first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

There's plenty of chat on social media about so-called ‘grey divorce'. But are older people around the world really splitting up in record numbers?The truth is it's hard to be sure, because reliable figures on global divorce rates don't exist. Where research has been done - most notably in the US - there's some evidence that rising numbers of people are deciding to go their separate ways later in life. We hear from three Americans, including 65 year-old Laura in Virginia. Her immediate feelings post break up - after almost 30 years of marriage - included loneliness and personal reappraisal. “It was also a complete loss of my sense of identity,” said Laura. “I had my ex husband's last name longer than I had my own name. I was a mother and my divorce coincided with my kids launching. So it was, okay, who am I now?”For 68-year-old Steven in North Carolina, who split from his husband eight years ago, new relationships also required adjustment.“It has taken time to rebuild that kind of trust on the emotional level,” he said, “and then taking your clothes off at 60 is different to taking your clothes off at 45!” Two women from Malaysia and South Africa also reveal what grey divorce is like from an adult child's point of view. Hosted by Rahul Tandon. Conversations by Luke Jones. A Boffin Media production with producer Sue Nelson in partnership with the BBC OS team and producers Iqra Farooq and Laura Cress.