Baltimore Positive Classic

It's always time to come on down and play when The Maryland Lottery teams up with The Price Is Right for a fun cash and getaway promotion. Senior Advisor John Martin returns to talk big spins, big winners in Home Run Riches and the start of football season and another great Ravens scratch-off promotion in progress. The post John Martin of Maryland Lottery talks big winners and when the price is right with Nestor first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

With the final round of fake football here along with final cuts, our Luke Jones cuts through all of the nonsense of August football and tells Nestor what we're looking for as the Baltimore Ravens now prepare for a real game against the Colts in Indianapolis on September 13th. The post Luke Jones and Nestor talk through Ravens final round of fake football and prep for Colts on September 13th first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

After taking two of three from the Cardinals in St. Louis, it's imperative that the Baltimore Orioles keep their momentum into sleepy Sacramento to take on the woeful Athletics before a trip into Denver to face the similarly awful Colorado Rockies. Luke Jones tells Nestor that this is the week for the Birds to get back into this Wild Card race as a leader instead of a chaser. The post Luke Jones and Nestor recap Orioles series win over Cardinals and look ahead to Sacramento and Denver first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The Baltimore Orioles remain "in the hunt" for both .500 and an American League wild card playoff berth and its been the big bats in St. Louis that have shown what the potential has been all along. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the team-MVP season from incendiary Pete Alonso and the emergence of complimentary big hits against the Cardinals as Sacramento and Denver await in a week where the Birds need to win games against dreadful teams. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Pete Alonso emergence and Orioles bats against Cardinals first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Former Hagerstown Mayor Emily Keller returns from Ocean City at MACo as the Special Secretary of Overdose Response to candidly discuss her work in saving lives and getting addicted folks on the streets into safe programs with assistance without judgment. What is your role on the war on drugs and how can NARCAN save lives? The post Former Hagerstown Mayor Emily Keller talks opiods, saving lives and your role in the wars on drugs in Maryland first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Every year at the Maryland Counties Conference in Ocean City, we welcome Mayor Rick Meehan back to his Towson and Baltimore roots to update us on what's growing at the beach. Here, he gives Nestor the facts about why the proposed sports complex in Berlin is a great idea for the future of OCMD. Oh, and a serious chat here about why the resort is still sandy, sunny and thriving. The post Mayor Rick Meehan gives Nestor the facts about beach and sports tourism in Ocean City at MACo first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

We always use our time with Senator Chris Van Hollen wisely and this sit down at MACo in Ocean City covered all things federal money, Key Bridge, housing costs, AI realities and who is paying for Trump's illegal war in Iran. Democracy and the future of the United States is always front and center when Nestor gets time with our representative in Washington, D.C. to ask hard questions. The post Senator Chris Van Hollen talks federal money and making Maryland and America even more great first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

We keep saying the season is still alive because the math isn't broken just yet. But are the Orioles after four losses in a row this week? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Yankees sweep of the Birds at Camden Yards and picking up the pieces of a broken American League Wild Card race. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Yankees sweep of Orioles at Camden Yards and picking up piece of broken Wild Card race first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Reflecting on the life, faith, courage and Baltimore football legacy of O.J. Brigance and the miracle of how he turned an ALS diagnosis into a source of encouragement for others. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the life, courage and Baltimore impact of O.J. Brigance first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Local keynote speaker Rachel Druckenmiller will be singing the National Anthem this week at Camden Yards and joined Nestor to discuss inspiration and how repeated action builds confidence. And, how being hit by a pickup truck in Timonium in spring 2020 reshaped her priorities leading her from her old corporate life into speaking and singing. Let her inspire you here... The post Rachel Druckenmiller tells Nestor about singing National Anthem after getting hit by a truck first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Another quality start from Shane Baz was wasted at Camden Yards on Tuesday night as the Orioles continue to play the foil to the New York Yankees with a Wild Card berth at stake in a sloppy American League race. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the eternal frustration of Orioles losing close games to Yankees all these years later. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss frustration of Orioles losing close games to Yankees first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

As the New York Yankees and Tampa Rays roll into Camden Yards in a legitimate pennant race in August, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the real circumstances of the American League Wild Card situation and the open door for the Birds to play in October. But, first, the Bronx Bombers and pinstripe mystique... The post Luke Jones and Nestor welcome Yankees to Camden Yards for August pennant race baseball in Baltimore first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The center of attention for the Baltimore Ravens will always be two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson but from the center out the offensive line will be under the microscope as training camp gets set to begin in Owings Mills. Luke Jones and Nestor preview the NFL season and discuss the massive changes for everyone in #RavensFlock who will witness rookie head coach Jesse Minter take over the program. The post Luke Jones and Nestor preview Ravens season and discuss changes for Lamar Jackson and franchise first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

When owner David Rubenstein said the Baltimore Orioles were "open for business" back in April after signing Shane Baz, we said we'd believe what we see in payroll spending. This week, Mike Elias inked top-of-the-rotation starter Kyle Bradish to a 5-year, $90 million deal that Luke Jones and Nestor highly endorse for the future of the franchise. We should all agree that starting pitching is pretty important. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Kyle Bradish contract and All Star week and Rutschman first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Legendary Rush historian and WMMS radio queen Donna Halper tells Nestor her lifelong journey with Geddy, Alex and Neil and the miracle of this reunion tour with new drummer Anika Nilles. The post Legendary Rush historian and radio queen Donna Halper tells Nestor her lifelong journey with Geddy, Alex and Neil first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

As the All Star break opens the second half of the MLB season with labor pains and the August 3rd trade deadline looming, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the realities of the Baltimore Orioles and the empty feel of Camden Yards with a view from the periphery of a weak American League wildcard race to the bottom. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles All Star break and the empty soul of Birdland vs. Cubs first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

As the team continues to sink on the field and shrink in the MLB standings, Luke Jones and Nestor assess the real talent of the Baltimore Orioles and wonder what the future of franchise will look like at trade deadline on August 3rd, And, of course, when "ownership" will get involved in this mess and relieve Mike Elias of his duties, which feels inevitable. The post Luke Jones and Nestor assess talent of Orioles and future of franchise at trade deadline first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Ed Miller of Pine Ridge Golf previews US Open and talks about dads and hitting the round dimpled ball for a lifetime The post Ed Miller of Pine Ridge Golf previews US Open and talks about dads and hitting the round dimpled ball for a lifetime first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The roar that came in Seattle on Tuesday night certainly wasn't from the Orioles' bats. Luke Jones and Nestor stay up late with the evaporating offense of the Birds and the enthusiasm of the soccer audience that came to the Mariners game as World Cup mania and baseball's newest craze melded in the late innings of a tight game. The post Luke Jones and Nestor stay up late with losing Orioles in Seattle first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

As the Orioles continue to sink in the standings and battle back to .500, these nine games on the West Coast look perilous with the offense sputtering and the pitching questionable at best. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Birds many woes and the road ahead in Seattle and Los Angeles. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles going West and still scuffling in too many ways first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

With less than a month left in his Hall of Fame career, Nestor visited his favorite baseball player one last time at The Murph for a lengthy chat on Labor Day weekend 2001. Tony Gwynn touched on the legend of Ted Williams, his San Diego State basketball career, the physical toll of his final season, and the emotional challenge of saying goodbye to the game and his fans. A deep dive sit down with a baseball legend. The post Tony Gwynn tells Nestor about a life in baseball chasing a World Series ring back in 2001 as he faced retirement first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

It is a medical issue that is shrouded in mystery in Owings Mills but Luke Jones and Nestor attempt to acknowledge and discuss the significance of Nmandi Madubuike to the Ravens' overall defensive plan and pass rush as the mandatory camp ends and the NFL goes on summer break. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens mandatory camp and potential return of Madubuike to defense first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

With the Baltimore Ravens taking a summer hiatus, this was our last chance to take a first look at rookie head coach Jesse Minter and the new operation. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Loop, Lamar and the fresh offense of Declan Doyle as the team disappears for six weeks before the purple explosion. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Loop, Lamar and new Ravens offense of Declan Doyle first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

With big jackpots beginning to swell at Mega Millions and Powerball, we welcome Executive Director of The Maryland Lottery John Martin back to discuss some grand trips with local winners, Home Run Riches blasts and the significance of the May sports wagering numbers and contributions to the state's general fund. The post John Martin of The Maryland Lottery discusses May sports wagering numbers and big winners first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Samuel Basallo homers to cap strange week for rookie slugger and help Orioles to 7-3 win over San Diego The post Samuel Basallo homers to cap strange week for rookie slugger and help Orioles to 7-3 win over San Diego first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

There's a healthy debate that Manny Machado might be the greatest Baltimore Orioles draft pick ever but that was a long time ago. Boo him, or cheer him, but the ghosts of Camden Yards' past return as Luke Jones and Nestor welcome Mister Miami and the San Diego Padres back to Birdland. The post Luke Jones and Nestor welcome Manny Machado and Padres back to Birdland first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Throwing to the wrong base. Not knowing the count, not to mention the unawareness about having a timeout or whether you're monitoring the pitch clock in the ninth inning when you're losing and out of the batter's box. It's more than just swinging and missing these days for Luke Jones and Nestor, as they discuss mental errors and physical mistakes as the Orioles try to stop losing baseball games. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss mental errors and physical mistakes as Orioles lose another to Mariners first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

His absence and late-inning availability while Adley Rutschman is nursing a hamstring injury has everyone talking about Samuel Basallo and his lack of playing time against the Seattle Mariners. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss his disappearance from the starting lineup and the bizarre (and far-less-than-credible) explanation of rookie manager Craig Albernaz. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the disappearance of Samuel Basallo and Albernaz explanation first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

With Joan Jett back in Baltimore for the Splash Zone and a real pennant race for Orioles baseball, we throwback to that time in 2012 when the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer talked Orioles baseball with Nestor before her legendary appearance at the Dundalk Heritage Fair on 4th of July weekend. The post Joan Jett talks Orioles Magic with Nestor before July 4th Heritage Fair Dundalk show in 2012 first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

When Nestor was the rock music critic at The Baltimore Evening Sun in the early 1990s, he interviewed hundreds of musicians. This is a long lost chat with Joan Jett that oozes her love of the Baltimore Orioles and Memorial Stadium. The post Nestor’s Almost Famous 1990s chat with Orioles superfan and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Joan Jett first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Legendary Newark Star-Ledger columnist Jerry Izenberg visits with Nestor to discuss new book: "Larry Doby in Black and White: The Story of a Baseball Pioneer" but also discusses his path as a social defender of Ali, an unbreakable Super Bowl run and his life as a journalist not "Godding up athletes." Let him teach you something... The post Legendary Newark Star-Ledger columnist Jerry Izenberg visits with Nestor to discuss new book on Larry Doby first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Marylander Greg Hawkes of The Cars comes home with the hits performing with Eddie Japan at Rams Head On Stage in Annapolis on Saturday night. The Atholton High grad tells tales of being an usher at Merriweather Post Pavilion, seeing the Beatles at the Baltimore Civic Center and his incredible band's journey from Boston to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The post Marylander Greg Hawkes of The Cars comes home with the hits at Rams Head On Stage Annapolis on Saturday night first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the potential beanball war brewing between the Orioles and Yankees as the Birds beat Yankees in The Bronx in a wild one on Wednesday night. Join the pair together today for the 4 p.m. rubber match as they do the Maryland Crab Cake Tour and watch the Yankee Stadium finale from the bar at Costas Inn in Dundalk all afternoon. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss beanball and Orioles bullpen as Birds beat Yankees in Bronx in a wild one first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles pitching and Yankees bats and bad blood The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles pitching and Yankees bats and bad blood first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Luke Jones and Nestor gather at Costas Inn on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour for a baseball history discussion on the greatness of WIllie Mays and our many heroes lost as Luis Aparicio becomes the oldest living Hall of Famer in Cooperstown. The post Luke Jones and Nestor gather for a baseball history discussion on the greatness of WIllie Mays and heroes lost first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Luke Jones and Nestor get set for All Star Game and Orioles praise for first half excellence The post Luke Jones and Nestor get set for All Star Game and Orioles praise for first half excellence first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Don Mohler asks Nestor to discuss 29 years of sports radio and life on the air for Baltimore fans. The first time Nestor Aparicio did a sports radio show was on December 13, 1991. Over the years, Don Mohler has heard a lot of stories about Nestor's parents but he dove all in to interview the interviewer in this lengthy segment about growing up in Dundalk as an adopted replacement child in a broken, grieving family. This one is personal... The post Don Mohler asks Nestor to discuss 29 years of sports radio and life on the air for Baltimore fans first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Consider helping some displaced artists in Highlandtown during the pandemic at this gem housed in the former Patterson movie theater The post EPISODE 183: Caruso tells the wonders of the former Patterson movie theatre called The Creative Alliance first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

On May 2nd, we’ll be launching our Baltimore Positive initiative in Essex at Pizza John’s with Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger and […] The post Mohler and Aparicio discuss genesis and purpose of Baltimore Positive first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Lifelong friends Don Mohler and Nestor Aparicio have merged their collective Dundalk and Catonsville to meet downtown in a new podcast called "Baltimore Positive" that will aim to inspire and move our city forward. The post Hear Nestor ask Don Mohler difficult questions about 2018 BCE transition first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Join these two guys from a Baltimore Positive journey to make a difference in our community and hometown The post Mohler and Aparicio catch up on Baltimore sports before launching new venture first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.