Podcast appearances and mentions of Nestor Aparicio

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.

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.

Nestor Aparicio and Mark Mussina discuss the return of baseball to Baltimore and the Orioles' prospects. Mark, a former basketball coach and current county commissioner, shares insights on the challenges of modern baseball, including the decline of star pitchers and the impact of injuries. They also touch on the financial aspects of team ownership, noting the importance of drafting and developing homegrown talent. Additionally, they discuss the role of gambling in baseball and the need for a comprehensive strategy to revitalize the Orioles. The conversation concludes with reflections on the dynamics of rock bands and the importance of maintaining positive relationships. The post Mark Mussina and Nestor continue chat on Orioles, classic rock and America first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Let's make this clear: the Baltimore Orioles can win the World Series in 2025. But what is that pathway and where is the pitching eventually going to come from with this deep, young, talented lineup and organization? Let Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio get you ready for Grapefruit games and what to watch in Sarasota. The post Luke Jones and Nestor get into the swing of spring training baseball and Orioles unlimited potential first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Because we know you miss football and need the best insights and analysis of the Baltimore Ravens offseason and a look ahead to this week's Indianapolis circus and combine. Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio go a little deeper tissue than just Justin Tucker for Eric DeCosta and John Harbaugh as the national media comes asking questions about Ronnie Stanley and, maybe, even Mark Andrews. Let the NFL season begin! The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens pathway to combine in Indianapolis and future of key veterans as NFL offseason begins first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Nestor Aparicio and Leonard Raskin discussed various topics, including the FBI investigation into Peter Angelo, the USA Hockey team’s performance, […] The post Leonard Raskin and Nestor check in on USA hockey and wonder when Ravens will check out on Justin Tucker first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Nestor Aparicio discusses the importance of Patapsco State Park and Catholic Charities in Baltimore. Bruce Clopein, representing Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park and Catholic Charities, highlights the park's adaptive programming for people with special needs, including hiking, kayaking, fishing, and biking. He shares personal stories about the park's significance and its unique features, such as its 16,000 acres and diverse activities. Clopein also emphasizes Catholic Charities' extensive social services, including shelter for homeless families and programs addressing poverty and domestic violence. The conversation touches on the positive impact of community involvement and the importance of supporting local initiatives. The post Bruce Clopein tells Nestor joys of Patapsco State Park and why Catholic Charities makes a difference in Baltimore first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

More than 40 years ago, Trish Woodward and Nestor Aparicio performed in a childhood version of "Oliver" at Colgate Elementary. She returns to "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl" at Costas Inn to update us on the incredible work of her Camp Opportunity, which provides a summer experience for abused children to see nature and find care and make friends. The post Trish Woodward returns to make Nestor young again at Camp Opportunity for abused children first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

They are the Elton John and Bernie Taupin of Baltimore sports media – only gathering a few times a year and making podcasts, videos, blogs and radio from two different states for two decades at WNST Baltimore Positive. Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio convene at Kooper's North on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl" to discuss the direction of 2025 Baltimore Orioles. It's baseball season, Birdland... The post Luke Jones and Nestor convene at Kooper's North to discuss direction of 2025 Baltimore Orioles first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

It's quite personal for Nestor Aparicio and his wife, Jennifer, who made Chuck Pagano their first phone call for advice when she was diagnosed with leukemia in 2014. Luke Jones and Nestor welcome the un-retired defensive coaching wizard Pagano back to the Baltimore Ravens and talk defense, secondary and the upcoming Ronnie Stanley free agency decision. The post Luke Jones and Nestor welcome Chuck Pagano back to the Baltimore Ravens and talk defense and Ronnie Stanley first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

It's always a long offseason when you drop a tough playoff game but this one might be different. Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio discuss the Baltimore Ravens' disappointing loss to the Buffalo Bills, highlighting key moments such as Lamar Jackson's two turnovers in the first half and Mark Andrews' crucial drop in the fourth quarter. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens ugly loss in Buffalo and Andrews drop first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The first time Nestor Aparicio attended an NFL game in Buffalo with Mike Ricigliano in the late 1980s, he met then-Buffalo Bisons baseball general manager Mike Billoni at the Anchor Bar for wings and pizza and heard the enthusiasm for Jim Kelly and The K Gun offense. All these years later, the Bills still haven't given their hometown a Super Bowl parade but these Buffalonians are sure that Josh Allen is going to be the one that delivers. First up: King Henry and Lamar on Sunday night in Orchard Park. The post Hearing the Bills fans side of a lifetime of suffering from Ricig and Mike Billoni as Buffalo preps for Lamar at Josh first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

In lieu of a written #ColumnNes, Nestor Aparicio thought his three minute synopsis when asked by two Buffalo Bills fans about how Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry could run the Baltimore Ravens to an AFC Divisional Playoff victory on Sunday night in Orchard Park. Let ol' Nasty break the game down for you with some historical perspective about what we're seeing with the "Revolution" of the purple offense. The post Nestor Rants on Derrick Henry and Lamar Jackson running into or over the Bills in Buffalo on Sunday night: “The King is The Thing!” first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Back during their first reunion in 1990, then-syndicated music critic Nestor Aparicio had a chance to chat with guitarist Dickey Betts about The Allman Brothes. "You know, we worked together with 20 years, and we had our differences, and they don't amount to that much," Betts said about Gregg Allman. The post Legendary Dickey Betts educates Nestor about Allman Brothers history and peace with Gregg first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Some bands break up and never reunite. And forty years later, the music of Talking Heads has only aged gracefully and wistfully and joyfully. Back in the late 1980s during his time as a music critic at The Baltimore Evening Sun, Nestor Aparicio had a chance to talk about music, David Byrne and the magic of Talking Heads with Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jerry Harrison. The post Jerry Harrison of Talking Heads burns down the house with Nestor in late 1980s chat first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

During his #AlmostFamous days as a music critic, Nestor Aparicio stumbled onto to some legendary bands. The Black Crowes were about to open for a long-forgotten band named Junkyard at Hammerjacks. Young, brash, hard to handle and ready to rule the world. This one is spicy... The post A very young Chris Robinson of The Black Crowes talks about debut album, Atlanta music scene and life in March 1990 first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

During his Almost Famous music critic era at The Baltimore Sun, Nestor Aparicio interviewed hundreds of musicians and is unearthing lost tapes with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame immortals like this one from November 1989 with Debbie Harry, who was bringing her legendary band Blondie to Hammerjacks. The post The night that Debbie Harry took a ride with Ted Bundy first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

In an effort to release all of his Almost Famous-era rock and roll interviews from his time as a music critic at The Baltimore Sun, Nestor Aparicio found an October 1989 chat with legendary keyboardist Jonathan Cain, just as his new band Bad English was approaching Hammerjacks. Some Steve Perry chatter here from four decades ago as Journey has gone its separate ways into the wheel in the sky of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame immortality. The post Faithfully taking a 1989 Journey with open arms back to era of Bad English with Jonathan Cain first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Calvin Statham entered the life of Nestor Aparicio in September 1979 as his 7th grade chorus teacher at Holabird Junior High School. The 83-year old legend and veteran of 58 incredible years of teaching children on both sides of Baltimore County returns to Costas Inn on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to talk about his love of children. The post Dundalk and Pikesville music legend Calvin Statham returns to Nestor with holiday love for his children first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

As the holidays draw near, Nestor Aparicio is gathering some end-of-year guests to assess a wild ride in Baltimore sports. On the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Amicci's in Little Italy, sports editor of The Baltimore Banner Chris Korman discusses modern journalism and local coverage – and the high expectations – of the Orioles and Ravens and a cranky beltway fan base. The post Baltimore Banner sports editor Chris Korman joins Nestor to discuss local coverage of Orioles and Ravens first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Still in denial about the NIL, Nestor Aparicio welcomes Ruffin Bell of Coppin State over to Faidley's Seafood in Lexington Market for a crab cake and a discussion about Eagles history and future goals. Bell, the marketing and promotion specialist on campus, highlights the success of various sports teams, including the volleyball and baseball teams winning the MEAC and the women's hoops beating Arizona State and George Washington this month. You can always hear Coppin State sports action on WNST-AM 1570. The post Ruffin Bell of Coppin State shares a Faidley's crab cake and discusses sports and West Baltimore history with Eagles first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Not many bands insisted on inviting then-youthful Baltimore Sun music critic Nestor Aparicio backstage after a concert for an interview – but ZZ Top insisted back in January 1991. Turns out when Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill of the little Texas band welcomed him into their dressing room for a post-show at the Capital Centre, it was all about their work with the Delta Blues Museum. For the record, the most accommodating rock stars ever... The post Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill of ZZ Top welcome Nestor backstage at Capital Centre for chat about Delta Blues Museum in January 1991 first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

As the music critic of The Baltimore Evening Sun from 1986 until 1992, Nestor Aparicio interviewed dozens of Rock And Rock Hall of Fame musicians in their prime and is unearthing these magical lost tapes with legends here via Music Classic at Baltimore Positive. This is guitarist Peter Buck of R.E.M. who joined him in 1991 before a small gig at Max's On Broadway in Fell's Point with Kevn Kinney of Drivin N Cryin. At the time, Buck, along with Michael Stipe, Mike Mills and Bill Berry comprised one of the biggest acts in the world and discussed the evolution, concerts, fame and success of one of the greatest American bands in music history. The post Guitarist Peter Buck of R.E.M. joins Nestor in 1991 to talk about band's evolution and concerts first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

During his youthful teenage #AlmostFamous days as music critic at The Evening Sun in Baltimore, Nestor Aparicio chatted with many legends coming through the area on tour. This is the first of two with the leader of the band who once opened for Kiss at the Capital Centre. The post Billy Squier chats about The Stroke and success in December 1989 first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

In the summer of 2009 when the "American Idol" craze took over our country, the touring troop came through Baltimore to play the Arena. Nestor Aparicio sat down with most of that season's crew before the local show but it turns out that Adam Lambert would be the biggest star of them all and now returns to the Charm City as the longtime lead singer of Queen. The post Back when Adam Lambert rocked Baltimore before Queen first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The history and lineup of Styx was fuzzy in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Nestor Aparicio has had many chats and encounters with all of the remaining members of the band over the years. The post Dennis DeYoung tells Nestor about Styx without Tommy Shaw and Edge of The Century era in May 1991 first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

When the defense is 32nd against the pass, it can't get any worse. But, as Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio point out, the Ravens heading to Los Angeles to battle the Chargers comes amidst a strange holiday schedule with lots of time off and short rest weeks en route to January as John Harbaugh tries to beat Jim Harbaugh one more. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens road ahead against Chargers and John vs. Jim in HarBowl III first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Nestor Aparicio interviews Yanni in Houston during Super Bowl 38. who discusses his role in a symphony event for Jim Nance, highlighted his Greek heritage and swimming background, including breaking a national record in Greece. He also shares insights on learning English and the pride Greeks feel about the upcoming Olympics in Athens and his extensive touring history and the global use of his music in various sports events. He humorously recounts fan interactions, including throwing items on stage. The post Yanni tells Nestor it's all Greek to him at Houston Super Bowl in January 2004 first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The Piano Man told the story of managers and the music business ripping him off during a lengthy and very candid interview with Nestor Aparicio, who was the pop music critic for The Evening Sun in Baltimore from 1986 through 1992. The post Billy Joel tells Nestor about being broke in January 1990 on the Stormfront Tour first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Ever since he saw them at the Baltimore Civic Center in February 1980, former music critic Nestor Aparicio has been chasing Styx around the country. JY has been a recurring character on his radio show for three decades. This one was a "mirror, mirror on the wall" segment. And the pic is from 1996 backstage at Merriweather Post Pavilion. The post James Young allows Nestor to get his Styx fan boy out before Pier Six in August 2013 first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

In January 2004 at the Houston Super Bowl, Nestor Aparicio recounts his encounter with Ice Cube, who was promoting "Barbershop 2." Nestor admits to being unfamiliar with Ice Cube and NWA at the time. They also discuss the Super Bowl experience, with Nestor noting the excitement of attending his fifth Super Bowl and the disappointment of the Raiders' loss. The conversation shifts to the "Barbershop" movie series, with advice to watch "Barbershop 1" before "Barbershop 2." Ice Cube promotes "Barbershop 2" and emphasizes its significance, highlighting the cast and release date. The post Ice Cube tells Nestor about Barbershop 2 and N.W.A at Houston Super Bowl in January 2004 first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

In a conversation from the spring of 1998, Nestor Aparicio interviews Billy Joel, who had to postpone a show at the MCI Center due to a severe neck injury. Joel discusses his love for sports, his discomfort with canceling shows, and his dedication to performing despite injuries. The post Billy Joel chats with Nestor about sports and life and perils of rock and roll in Spring 1998 first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Guitarist James Young of Styx shares his Chicago roots, his dual allegiance to the White Sox and Cubs, and his thoughts on the changes in the music industry over the years with Nestor Aparicio before a 2003 show. The post James Young discusses the legacy of Styx music and life without Dennis DeYoung in Summer 2003 first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Yeah, this pic is Steven Tyler but the modern Toxic Twins were in the middle of a glorious second run as one of the greatest bands in the world when Nestor Aparicio was the music critic for The Evening Sun in Baltimore. This is the story of how the train kept 'a rolling on the best comeback in the history of rock and roll. #AlmostFamousNes The post Joe Perry of Aerosmith talks about sex, drugs and rock and roll on Pump tour in July 1990 first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

At one time, the Orioles were trying rock concerts to bring in fans. Nestor Aparicio liked that idea. Eddie Money once played a post-game show next to The Warehouse. Where's the party? Right here... The post Eddie Money provides two tickets to paradise talking sports, cops and the rock and roll road life in May 2004 before Camden Yards show first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

David Bowie talks Tin Machine and Ziggy Stardust with Nestor in November 1991. here's a whole back story to Nestor panning David Bowie's "Sound And Vision" tour and then answering the phone when he called on November 8, 1991. The Thin White Duke was simply brilliant and charming in this interview with the very green Nestor Aparicio, then the music critic for The Evening Sun in Baltimore. This was the era of Tin Machine. The post David Bowie talks Tin Machine and Ziggy Stardust with Nestor in November 1991 first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

in April 1990, Nestor Aparicio interviewed Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, who were promoting their "Mothers Milk" album and preparing for a show at the Painters Mill Theater. Kiedis discussed the band's evolution, their admiration for John Waters, and their experiences with fame, including legal issues and the death of bandmate Hillel Slovak. The post Anthony Kiedis and John Frusciante of Red Hot Chili Peppers speak hilariously of love of John Waters and Baltimore before Painters Mill show in April 1990 first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

In April 1997, Mark Bryan from Hootie and the Blowfish joined Nestor Aparicio on his radio show to discuss their love for baseball and the Orioles. Mark, a Maryland native, shared his fond memories of attending Orioles games with his family and the band's connection to sports, including their LP "Fairweather Johnson." The post Mark Bryan of Hootie and The Blowfish talks love of Maryland based sports with Nestor in April 1997 first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Back in his #AlmostFamous days as music critic at The Evening Sun in Baltimore, Nestor Aparicio interviewed all of the up-and-coming rock stars. Jon Bon Jovi was in the midst of the "New Jersey" tour in the Summer of 1989. The post Jon Bon Jovi tells Nestor what it's like to be famous and from New Jersey first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Nestor Aparicio joins WHBC-AM 1480 hosts Kenny and J.T. in Canton, Ohio to discuss disgrace of the Browns and what has made the Ravens so consistently competitive. A better radio guest than a host. Tune in to hear unfiltered Nestor on the state of the Baltimore Ravens. The post Nestor Aparicio joins WHBC Kenny and JT in Ohio to discuss disgrace of Browns and what makes Ravens so good first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

On The Kenny & JT Show we talk Baltimore Ravens football with longtime Baltimore sports journalist Nestor Aparicio from baltimorepositive.com. The Ravens take on the Browns in Cleveland Sunday.

Was it ZZ Top, Rush or Ted Nugent? Was it Hulk Hogan as a heel vs. Bob Backlund or Dusty Rhodes coming north? Was it Wayne Gretzky or Magic Johnson or Larry Bird? Nestor Aparicio and Leonard Raskin reminisce about their youth and experiences at Capital Centre and discuss the significance of keeping mementos from their past experiences. The post Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss their mutual love of Capital Centre memories of youth first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Reverend Alvin Hathaway and local businessman Martin Knott manage to corral Nestor Aparicio at the Encore pool in Las Vegas during May 2024 for "He's Holy, I'm Knott" podcast, discussing his 40 years of Baltimore sports journalism leadership and what's next for WNST and Baltimore Positive. The post Nestor Aparicio shares deep thoughts on his life and work with He's Holy, I'm Knott podcast in Las Vegas at Maryland gathering first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Rev. and I are thrilled to be warming everyone up with a series of interviews we conducted in Las Vegas at the ICSC this past Spring....here comes the Vegas Series... A full cast of amazing Marylanders including Howard Perlow, Johnny O, Steuart Pittman, Calvin Ball, Aaron Tomachio and Nestor Aparicio.  We were thrilled to welcome them Poolside at our Moblile Podcast Center for chats about everything politics, Baltimore Sports, the work that's being done at TradePoint Mid Atlantic and so much more... Let's get it started with our first guest of the day Nestor Aparicio where we talk sports and crabcakes two of his favorite subjects. Nestor Aparicio began his career in 1984 chronicling sports for The News American and The Baltimore Sun before hosting sports radio in 1992. In 1998, he purchased WNST-AM 1570 and retired in 2006 after hosting 14 years of daily sports radio - including three as a nationally-syndicated host on Sporting News Radio - assuming a full-time role as C.E.O. of WNST.net where "We Never Stop Talking" Baltimore sports has extended to the mobile web with the area's largest social media footprint and around the clock conversation, news and views. He loves the Ravens, Orioles and all the local teams. If you didn't know it he has written three books including "Purple Reign 2: Faith, Family & Football - A Baltimore Story" & "Purple Reign: Diary of a Raven Maniac." He doesn't hold back as usual and this turned out to be a great conversation......Vegas Series...we have acheived lift off..... Enjoy!      

As the losses suddenly stack up on the Baltimore Orioles, Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio discuss what happens after the losing streak and when and how the pitching help will appear in a trade. And how soon?

Nothing more fun than when Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio legitimately disagree on a trade or a player acquisition. As the Ravens go to summer break, the duo discuss the legend and lore of Derrick Henry and what will make the Ravens' offense Super Bowl worthy by February. The #RavensFlock will love this one... The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Derrick Henry and what makes Ravens offense Super Bowl worthy first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Beating the Yankees is always a rare and beautiful sight for any Orioles fan to witness and behold. But, as Nestor Aparicio explained to Luke Jones, it's more fun whilst sitting over the New York dugout heckling Juan Soto, Aaron Judge and Anthony Rizzo every time they fail in another Orioles Magic beat down of the Bronx Bombers at Camden Yards with friends. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles dominance over Yankees and raising the franchise bar first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

It took a little longer than we thought but the "new" Faidley's Seafood at Lexington Market is now open. We were thrilled to hear the story of the move and how Damye and Alicia packed the new location with everything you remember about the original space on Paca Street. Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio broadcast live each Friday (2-5pm) that the Orioles are home this spring and summer. The post Damye and Alicia at Faidley's Seafood welcome Nestor to the new Lexington Market home with tales of crab cakes past and present first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

It's been 18 years since local communication and public relations guru Greg Abel created the "We're Not Gonna Take It" video after Nestor Aparicio led "Free The Birds" to communicate some uncomfortable truths to Peter Angelos. That was September 2006. Now, with David Rubenstein taking over the helm of the Orioles franchise, what do we expect to be better for the fans – other than everything? The post Greg Abel joins Nestor to discuss communications, sports, fans and the future of Orioles baseball in Baltimore first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Pinch us! The Angelos era is over at Camden Yards, Opening Day was packed and the Baltimore Orioles are contenders to win a World Series. Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio discuss the most perfectly perfect Opening Day in Baltimore baseball history. The post Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio discuss the most perfect Orioles Opening Day in Baltimore baseball history first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.