Join Robbie and Lisa as they explore the ins and outs of trans-Atlantic friendship and maintain a level of general life fine-ness while living in what sometimes feels like a post-apocalyptic hellscape.
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** Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks ** Host David Barr Kirtley, author of the book Save Me Plz and Other Stories, talks geek culture with guests such as Neil Gaiman, George R. R. Martin, Richard Dawkins, Simon Pegg, Bill Nye, Margaret Atwood, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and Ursula K. Le Guin. Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy has appeared on recommended podcast lists from NPR, The Guardian, Wired, The A.V. Club, BBC America, CBC Radio, WVXU, io9, Omni, The St ...
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Love Bites are re-creations of real deal conversations from comedian Lisa Orkin's love life. Little mini ROM-COM's for your ears. All the men are played by the one and only Robbie Rist. And don't forget to check Lisa's other podcast, Project Woo Woo. It's a new talk show where Lisa interviews the most inspiring movers and shakers in self-help, wellness, and spirituality living… and not living. Not the actual movers and shakers, no, her famous Hollywood friends playing the actual movers and s ...
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Ethics Untangled is a series of conversations about the ethical issues that affect all of us, with academics who have spent some time thinking about them. It is brought to you by the IDEA Centre, a specialist unit for teaching, research, training and consultancy in Applied Ethics at the University of Leeds. Find out more about IDEA, including our Masters programmes in Healthcare Ethics and Applied and Professional Ethics, our PhDs and our consultancy services, here: ahc.leeds.ac.uk/ethics Et ...
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TRUE MURDER—The Most Shocking Killers in True Crime History. Every week host Dan Zupansky will interview the true crime authors that have written about the most shocking killers of all time. From true crime history, comes the preeminent true crime authorities in America and the world today. From infamous serial killers, mass murderers, cult leaders and mafia hitmen to family murderers, nazis and homicidal maniacs—True Murder is a veritable true crime archive featuring historic murder cases w ...
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Intelligent conversation about all things Baltimore.
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Farmer Bryce of 'Mossgiel Organic Farm' speaks to the changemakers of our modern food system. The who, why, where and what of food is BIG news in our fight for sustainability and the future of our planet, so lets meet the people rising to the challenge!
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This week: Robbie is up late and Lisa has a migraine, so we’re trying ASMR. We talk about our weeks, the boy makes a surprise appearance from the other room, we chat about the horrors that continue to persist in the U.S. and elsewhere, take a look at the lighter side, and blind rank super powers/ We also ask the age-old question, “Who Asked for Thi…
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens offensive operation and failures after Steelers loss
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51:50Sure, the officiating did the Baltimore Ravens no favors on Sunday in a 27-22 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers but it doesn't mask the obvious offensive issues of Todd Monken's operation when Lamar Jackson has limitations and the line isn't good enough. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the offensive operation and failures and whether this well-hyped ma…
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Leonard Raskin and Nestor the discuss the disgust of Ravens season and college football dreams
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35:22As the College Playoffs big boys square off once again and other programs sit on the outside, Leonard Raskin and Nestor the discuss the modern diagram for for the system and lament another lost weekend with the Ravens as the season continues to disappoint Baltimore fans. The post Leonard Raskin and Nestor the discuss the disgust of Ravens season an…
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss bad Ravens defense and Super Bowl XXXV champs witnessing it
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38:13It certainly wasn't a homecoming game with the Pittsburgh Steelers but it was quite a celebration for the Super Bowl XXXV champions and the greatest defense in the history of the game. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what happened on the field against Aaron Rodgers in a bad 27-22 beat in Baltimore for the 6-7 and troubled Ravens defense. The post Luk…
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss poor officiating and mediocre Ravens mess after Steelers loss
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40:30We'll fully acknowledge the dodgy officiating but we won't purple sugarcoat the fact that the Baltimore Ravens are 6-7 and flailing on the field before being failed by the zebras. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the mediocre Ravens mess after another loss at home to the Pittsburgh Steelers amidst the presence of the Super Bowl XXXV champions 25th ann…
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Empire City Under Siege shares true stories of an FBI Special Agent spanning three tumultuous decades in New York City, beginning in the gritty 1970s when law enforcement refused to let their city be consumed by corruption and violence. Starting as an undercover operative investigating Mafia hijackers in Red Hook, Anthony John Nelson offers a gripp…
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Coppin State quantum physics student Praise Alayode shares her real intelligence on artificial intelligence with Nestor
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36:21Now a month into his artificial intelligence immersion, Nestor was thrilled to welcome Coppin State quantum physics student Praise Alayode to share her real intelligence about artificial intelligence and continue to lure him into the tech world of limitless possibilities and algorithms. The post Coppin State quantum physics student Praise Alayode s…
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John Martin of The Maryland Lottery gets Nestor ready for the raffle and holiday trimmings
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23:30There are a bunch of fun games and an emerging jackpot at the Maryland Lottery for the holidays but watching people cash in on Keno with bonuses is part of the December fun. John Martin returns to get Nestor ready for the big Raffle for a million bucks and some holiday trimmings. The post John Martin of The Maryland Lottery gets Nestor ready for th…
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss ankle of Lamar Jackson as Steelers and Super Bowl 35 champs await
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53:04What 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…
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Eric Fisher of Front Office Sports tells Nestor what Orioles need to do this offseason to find relavancy in AL East
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35:17It's a murky picture throughout Major League Baseball as the Winter Meetings begin and Eric Fisher of Front Office Sports returns to discuss the state of the game, on and off the field. And the business and labor of MLB and a pending working stoppage might be affecting much more than just the payroll of the Baltimore Orioles heading into 2026. The …
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Longtime MLB reporter Robby Incmikoski joins Nestor from Pittsburgh to talk baseball and Steelers
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22:44There's nothing better than longing for baseball in the offseason and our pal and longtime MLB reporter Robby Incmikoski joins Nestor from Pittsburgh to discuss his "Sacred Grounds" ballpark book and the malaise of the Steelers and 'yins booing Renegade. The post Longtime MLB reporter Robby Incmikoski joins Nestor from Pittsburgh to talk baseball a…
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Will Graves of Pittsburgh AP gives Nestor a full treatment of Steelers woes and Tomlin angst as Ravens loom twice
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45:52It's always a great conversation with Will Graves of The Associated Press in Pittsburgh joins us to give a full picture of the Steelers. This time, it's two teams struggling to win games despite sharing first place in the AFC North. Is there more angst in Da Burgh than in Baltimore? It depends on who you ask... The post Will Graves of Pittsburgh AP…
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The Godfather of DVOA and modern football analytics Aaron Schatz talks Ravens woes and trends with Nestor
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29:29We all see the problems in the trenches for the Baltimore Ravens but how much impact has that had on the offense as a whole, which has been legendary in the football analytics space since Lamar Jackson arrived and revolutionized the position for the running game. The Godfather of DVOA and modern football analytics Aaron Schatz talks Ravens woes and…
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Andrews extension and Ravens prep for Steelers showdown
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58:11It 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 prepa…
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Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss Steelers and Ravens and modern transportation dreams
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28:05It feels like they both have lost a lot to still be sharing first place in the AFC North but one of these two teams is likely to win the division and host a January playoff game and this Sunday's first of two meetings will determine the fate of a pair of franchises in a strange state of malaise and fan angst. Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the…
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Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the gravy of Pittsburgh Week with Ravens and Steelers scuffling
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36:19The Baltimore Ravens laid out the gravy bowl to some of the fans and delivered a turkey to all who braved the cold night and eschewed holiday tradition to watch Joe Burrow stuff the pumpkin pie celebration. Leonard Raskin and Nestor pass the cranberry and the leftovers of a Bengals loss and Pittsburgh Week with the Ravens and Steelers scuffling for…
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ryan Helsley as Orioles closer and Winter Meetings pitching needs
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49:19Ah, 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…
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Marvin Lewis and Nestor talk football magic and tragic in Pittsburgh and Baltimore as Steelers and Ravens scuffle to the top
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37:18Both of these guys look a little older and more seasoned these days but whenever Marvin Lewis spends time with us, we learn. Nestor and the Pittsburgh native discuss life in Baltimore and Da 'Burgh and talk football magic and tragic as the Steelers and Ravens scuffle to the top of the AFC North and the Super Bowl XXXV champions will be honored down…
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss fate of loser of Steelers and Ravens and mad dash in messy AFC playoff race
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49:03The 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…
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Steelers and Ravens week with trepidation and lots of questions
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32:32The 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. Th…
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This week: Robbie is a tired boy again and Lisa had a long weekend! We discuss the goings-on in the U.S. and elsewhere, take a look at the lighter side, blind rank fast food, and much more! We also ask the age-old question, “Who Asked for This?”, set new weekly goals for Accountabilibuddies, AITA, and much more! Join us for book club; this month we…
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SISTERS IN DEATH—Who Killed The Black Dahlia?—Eli Frankel
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1:29:47Who killed the Black Dahlia? In this eye-opening shocker, award-winning producer, true-crime researcher, and Hollywood insider Eli Frankel finally solves the greatest-and most gruesome-murder mystery of the twentieth century just before its 80th anniversary. In January 1947, the bisected body of Elizabeth Short, completely drained of blood, was dis…
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Book Club: Yesterday is History by Kosoko Jackson
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24:08Welcome to book club! Last month, we read "Yesterday is History" by Kosoko Jackson and answer your questions on love, time travel, and representation. Stay till the end to find out what our pick for December is! Send in your thoughts, questions and recommendations to [email protected]. Instagram: @wearedoingfine…
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50. What can comics such as Heartstopper teach us about ethics? With Simon Meisch
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39:59A really interesting conversation with Simon Meisch this week. Simon is a Senior Lecturer for Applied Ethics at the Ethics Centre of the University of Tubingen, and until recently was also a visiting scholar here at IDEA. It's an unusual episode of the podcast in that we aren't talking about a specific ethical issue. Instead, we talk about a partic…
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Coppin State volleyball head coach Tim Walsh updates Nestor on his MEAC champions
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17:01It's always fun to discuss the emerging sport of volleyball with Coppin State head coach Tim Walsh, especially after another run to a MEAC championship as the Eagles await NCAA brackets and a tournament to start December in West Baltimore. The post Coppin State volleyball head coach Tim Walsh updates Nestor on his MEAC champions first appeared on B…
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Burrow and Lamar and rest of AFC quarterback play after Bengals disaster
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25:31Lamar 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 …
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John Martin of Maryland Lottery wraps up Thankswinning en route to million dollar holiday raffle excitement
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20:26Feeling lucky for the holidays? Executive Director John Martin of The Maryland Lottery wraps up the Thankswinning season en route to million dollar holiday raffle excitement and special seasonal fun. The post John Martin of Maryland Lottery wraps up Thankswinning en route to million dollar holiday raffle excitement first appeared on Baltimore Posit…
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens defense after loss to Burrow and Bengals
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30:47When 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 an…
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the disaster of Lamar and Ravens offense against Bengals
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32:28Five 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 Bal…
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Luke Jones and Nestor limp into Thanksgiving with Lamar and Burrow concerns as Ravens host Bengals
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39:49Short 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…
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Bengals color analyst Dave Lapham updates Nestor on why Burrow will go against Ravens on Thanksgiving
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28:04It's a holiday event in primetime as the first-place Baltimore Ravens look to make it six in a row against their division foe, who will return one of the best quarterbacks in the business. Longtime Bengals color analyst and 10-year NFL offensive lineman Dave Lapham updates Nestor on why Joe Burrow will get back on the field on Thanksgiving and who …
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Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss thankfulness, good health and sports prosperity for Thanksgiving
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31:53There's plenty of time for baseball and football and hockey talk but this is the week we stop and give thanks for all of it. Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss thankfulness, good health and sports prosperity for Thanksgiving. The post Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss thankfulness, good health and sports prosperity for Thanksgiving first appear…
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Episode 343: You Are Nothing Compared to Lemon the Chihuahua
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33:01This week: Robbie is a mean coach and Lisa is a poorly Victorian child. We talk about our weeks, wild “triathlons,” the horrors that continue to persist in the U.S. and elsewhere, take a look at the lighter side, blind rank pizza toppings, and much more! We also ask the age-old question, “Who Asked for This?”, set new weekly goals for Accountabilib…
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607. Jean-Claude Van Damme Movies: Timecop, Universal Soldier, Cyborg, Replicant (with Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, Tom Gerencer)
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2:01:34Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, and Tom Gerencer join us to discuss the Jean-Claude Van Damme movies Timecop, Universal Soldier, Cyborg, and Replicant. Time stamps: Timecop (15:21), Universal Soldier (41:27), Cyborg (1:01:35), Replicant (1:19:53). Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your a…
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Coppin State student government leader Karis Joyner tells Nestor about her Baltimore roots and path to education and a degree
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23:12Coppin State student government leader Karis Joyner tells Nestor about her Northeast Baltimore roots and West Baltimore path to education […] The post Coppin State student government leader Karis Joyner tells Nestor about her Baltimore roots and path to education and a degree first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.…
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens defense and Hamilton injury after win over Jets
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36:59At 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 an…
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles offseason and direction after Grayson Rodriguez deal
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49:42We'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 an…
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John Martin of Maryland Lottery updates Nestor on several scratch off promotions and big trip winners
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17:15Plenty of big winners to report this week as the Executive Director of The Maryland Lottery John Martin returns to update Nestor on some of the fun of giving away the grand prizes for several scratch-off promotions and big trip winners just in time for the holidays. The post John Martin of Maryland Lottery updates Nestor on several scratch off prom…
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Good-hearted country boy Petie Miller vanishes without a trace two days before his wedding in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley in 1983. Some speculate it’s a case of cold feet, but investigators suspect cold-blooded murder. The bride’s stepfather, a violent career criminal named Charlie Almond, is the prime suspect. Circumstantial evidence suggests tha…
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles trade of Grayson Rodriguez for Taylor Ward
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22:03It'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 …
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss health of Lamar and Jets and Bengals waiting for turkey
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25:50It'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 Jon…
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Luke Jones and Nestor assess Ravens spot in AFC playoff race with Jets and Bengals coming quickly
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29:39With 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.…
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens defensive improvement and way team is winning
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33:28The 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 Beng…
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This week, we have our political correspondent Beth on to help us work through all those pesky emails! We discuss the Bubba situation, the Megyn Kelly situation, the emails situations (all the situations) before we pry some good side out of the god damn news! We rank fruit, we ask Who Asked For This?, we hold each other accountable and we ask AITA?…
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Seth Elkin and Nestor discuss huge jackpots and the season for winning
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23:58The rolls have gotten big with large jackpots lately and Seth Elkin of The Maryland Lottery joins Nestor to discuss some history and Mega Millions jackpots as well as the season for winning and some new holiday games. The post Seth Elkin and Nestor discuss huge jackpots and the season for winning first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.…
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Luke Jones and Nestor dissect a too close for comfort Ravens win over Browns
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40:16It 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 satisfy…
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From two-time best-selling author and three-time Emmy-winning investigative reporter Mark Pettit comes the haunting true story of Nebraska serial killer John Joubert—a case that shocked a nation and still echoes across the true-crime world. It was one of the most terrifying times in Nebraska's history. The year a young Air Force Airman went on a ki…
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