Best The Hop Addition Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 120 - Bullhouse Brewing Co 2:16:30

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26d ago2:16:30

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In Episode 120 of The Hop Addition, we’re joined by Tom Ray from Bullhouse Brewing Company for an in-depth chat about their standout core range, the brewery’s journey, and what sets their beers apart in a crowded craft scene. We take a close look at Bullhouse’s brewing philosophy, explore the stories behind their flagship beers, and get Tom’s insig…

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Councilwoman Odette Ramos discusses housing in Baltimore and I.C.E. terrorizing local communities 32:33

2h ago32:33

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We always discuss housing and urban development with Councilwoman Odette Ramos but when the I.C.E. folks are randomly targeting Latinos and Trump has taken over Washington D.C. with force, you can expect the only elected Latina in Baltimore City to have a lot of questions for masked federal agents terrorizing our local communities and citizens of c…

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Former Hagerstown Mayor Emily Keller updates Nestor on Maryland Opioid Response assignment at MACo 25:49

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Our favorite feisty former Mayor of Hagerstown Emily Keller updates Nestor on her evolving role as the Special Secretary of Opioid Response under the Wes Moore administration and the role of Naloxone in saving lives during an overdose crisis. The post Former Hagerstown Mayor Emily Keller updates Nestor on Maryland Opioid Response assignment at MACo…

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Luke Jones and Nestor continue the slog through Ravens training camp with one more fake football game to go 31:57

18h ago31:57

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With one more fake football game left, the Baltimore Ravens don’t have a lot of jobs up for grabs or […] The post Luke Jones and Nestor continue the slog through Ravens training camp with one more fake football game to go first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.By BP Podcast Audio

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Senator Chris Van Hollen tells Nestor what he has seen and hasn’t seen from I.C.E. in detaining humans 17:29

17h ago17:29

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No one has been more on the front line of stopping the fascist dealings of Donald Trump than Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen, who joins Nestor from MACo in Ocean City to discuss the visit of Vladimir Putin on American soil, the due process of humans in our country and what he has seen – and hasn't seen – from I.C.E. in detaining people. Plus, the…

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles promotion of Basallo and Beavers and Young near perfection in Houston 38:05

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With the promotion of key prospects Samuel Basallo and Dylan Beavers and the young group of high-ceiling position talent now completely in The Show, the last place Baltimore Orioles' showing on the field these next six weeks should prove to be more than just a bunch of meaningless baseball games. Luke Jones and Nestor use a Birdland history lesson …

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Actor Chris Titone tells Nestor the benefits of being Adam Sandler’s brother-in-law as Happy Gilmore 2 comes to Netflix 6:01

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Chris Titone, brother-in-law of Adam Sandler in real life, discusses his brief cinema role in "Happy Gilmore 2," which is now available on Netflix. A working Hollywood actor and writer, Titone tells Nestor about being beaten up by Sandler early in the film and his careful approach to making such a highly-anticipated sequel after 30 years. Have you …

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Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the joy of turning your money into a delicious food experience 47:36

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The next time you're out having the best meal of the week or month or year, just remember it's the icing on the cake to the good life when you find a new place or experience that is memorable. Our preacher of the American Dream Leonard Raskin joins Nestor in a search for that next best meal. Even if it's a hoagie at the foot of the Delaware Memoria…

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens preseason depth and leadership prepping for another season of huge expectations 29:44

6d ago29:44

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With some roster depth issues for preseason football, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens' real depth chart and leadership prepping for another season of huge expectations in Owings Mills. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens preseason depth and leadership prepping for another season of huge expectations first appeared on Baltimore Positi…

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Veteran NBC broadcaster Jimmy Roberts joins Nestor to preview BMW Championship at Caves Valley and share his Maryland pride 23:48

7d ago23:48

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With the eyes of the golf world on Northern Baltimore County this week, we welcome veteran NBC broadcaster and proud Terps alum Jimmy Roberts to preview the triumphant return of the BMW Championship to Caves Valley and the history and "why" and "how" behind luring this huge Fed Ex Cup playoff weekend to Maryland. The post Veteran NBC broadcaster Ji…

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss loss of Bautista and overall malaise of entire Orioles operation 58:31

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We're not sure how much is too much disgust in regard to the Baltimore Orioles. Here's an idea: fire Mike Elias and start over! Luke Jones and Nestor kinda disagree on this topic. If you love baseball, you should tell your friends about our intelligent, spirited and passionate debates. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss loss of Bautista and ove…

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss their mutual disgust with every aspect Baltimore Orioles operation on and off the field 53:35

8d ago53:35

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The franchise with the "under new ownership" sign on its last-place standing in the AL East, an evaporating fan base and a cowardly baseball operation that is now fielding minor league tryouts at Camden Yards with the remnants of a bunch of No. 1 draft picks, decided to raise ticket prices while continuing to lower the bar for tone deafness. Luke J…

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Rocker Chip Z’Nuff returns to discuss modern touring, power of GNR and new Enuff Z’Nuff music with Nestor 32:38

8d ago32:38

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When Chip Z'Nuff showed up on local timelines crushing the music of Guns N' Roses with tribute band Pretty Tied Up last month in Fallston, we knew it was time to relive the magical mystery tour of peace and love and Hammerjacks memories. The new thing is always the best of the old things and Chip returns as the living embodiment of the power of "se…

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Best of Energy Line with Mark Messier, Jeremy Roenick, Keith Yandle and Bruce Boudreau 39:27

8d ago39:27

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This is a special "best of" episode of Energy Line with Nate and JSB. Nate Thompson and Julie Stewart-Binks are joined by some of their best guests so far in the first season of the podcast. Hall of Famer Mark Messier talks about his company Game 7, his personal favorite Game 7 and how he got connected to Danny DeVito. Another Hall of Famer in Jere…

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Still grappling with death of Hulk Hogan and memories of Superstar Billy Graham 25:26

8d ago25:26

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With the highs and lows of the former Terry Bollea in the news after the death of Hulk Hogan, Luke Jones and Nestor grapple with his act, "borrowed" if-not-stolen from Superstar Billy Graham as documented in the recent "Dark Side Of The Ring" tale on Vice regarding the business of wrestling and Vince McMahon and steroids in the 1970s and 80s. The p…

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles last place summer realities as Bradish return looms 25:14

9d ago25:14

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It's last place baseball designed to showcase players for a chance to make the 2026 Baltimore Orioles roster. We all know this despite how awful it looks on the field. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Mike Elias "grand plan" en route to getting young players meaningful time against MLB competition to figure out what can be salvaged from a season o…

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Keaton Mitchell and other remnants of Ravens preseason win over Colts 45:40

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We don't read too much into August football games. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the speed and effectiveness of Keaton Mitchell and other remnants of an early Ravens preseason win over the Colts as training camp shows some new faces and the return of injured hopefuls. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Keaton Mitchell and other remnants of Rave…

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Longtime MLB reporter Robby Incmikoski takes Nestor on a Blast and BaySox history and stadium tour 47:11

12d ago47:11

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When you spent 16 summers in every ballpark chronicling the Pirates and Twins as a local ballpark reporter, you see the innards of every stadium and clubhouse in baseball. Our longtime South Philly pal, who has traveled the regional sports network pathway en route to Pittsburgh, comes back to Baltimore to talk about his first gigs as an in-stadium …

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Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss cost and value proposition of modern fandom 37:43

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Nestor Aparicio and Leonard Raskin discussed the cost and value proposition of modern fandom Nestor Aparicio and Leonard Raskin discussed […] The post Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss cost and value proposition of modern fandom first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.By BP Podcast Audio

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Phillies fan and author Kevin Reavy talks Philadelphia sports passion and his book Ring The Bell with Nestor 45:58

13d ago45:58

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Watching the Philadelphia Phillies in another pennant race this week while Baltimore Orioles fans are witnessing the remnants of another lost, last-place season never feels good in the Charm City. Phillies fan and author Kevin Reavy talks Philadelphia sports passion and the "why" behind his book, "Ring The Bell" with Nestor, who admits his Veterans…

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Hip Hop Hall of Fame and creator of Nastee theme song Kwame joins Nestor to discuss his career beyond the song you know 33:53

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If you ever listened to Nestor Aparicio on the radio anytime from 1994 through 2014, you heard the opening theme song many times. "Do you want to get Nastee?" was a line written and rapped by Kwame', who is involved in the National Hip-Hop Hall of Fame induction ceremony on August 23rd. Last month, he appeared in a community event here at Gwynn Oak…

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Former sports executive Micah Buchdahl comes home to Baltimore from Philly to discuss pro teams and fan support 1:05:10

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They met over 40 years ago in the professional sports space. Now a Philadelphia lawyer, Baltimorean Micah Buchdahl was once a Washington Capitals PR assistant who later ran a MISL soccer franchise and maintains his long friendship with Nestor via the Eagles, Phillies and 76ers family passion on his timeline. It's always a pleasure to welcome Buchda…

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles and Mike Elias selloff of nine MLB players at trade deadline 51:19

18d ago51:19

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No one should be shocked by the deadline deals of Mike Elias but fans of the Baltimore Orioles are certainly within reason wondering what the grand plan looks like to compete in 2026. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the large sell off of nine MLB players at trade deadline in exchange for 16 prospects. It's going to be a long, last-place offseason in …

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John Martin of Maryland Lottery discusses summer winning and Orioles and Ravens contest handoff coming soon 33:10

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As baseball season crosses over into football season, Maryland Lottery Executive Director John Martin gives Nestor a sniff for a taste of the Ravens scratch-off contests coming this fall once the kickoffs kick off. But, meanwhile, the Home Run Riches winners add up as the Birds' bats have awakened with the warm air of summer baseball. The post John…

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Leonard Raskin joins Nestor for a chat about money, bucket lists and value of Delaware beach 45:21

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After a recent quick trip to rock out with Tommy Conwell and The Young Rumblers at the Bottle & Cork in Dewey Beach, Delaware opened his eyes to the incredible growth of the "Lower Shore" of our neighboring "tax-free" state, Nestor asked financial advisor Leonard Raskin why he bought a place in Bethany Beach instead of Ocean City – or anywhere on t…

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss likelihood of Likely missing Ravens season opener in Buffalo 33:10

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With the news that Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely will be missing a few weeks, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the likelihood of Likely missing the season opener in Buffalo and what that does the role of Mark Andrews in a season of judgment and a deep, multiple offense full of weapons for Lamar Jackson. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss likeliho…

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Dr. Sadie Gregory educates Nestor on the business of business and employment at Coppin State 19:03

19d ago19:03

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The business of the Coppin State School of Business has never changed but it sure has grown. Let the venerable Dean of The School of Business, Dr. Sadie Gregory, educate us the modern benefits of an urban campus that is thriving with growth and opportunity in a new world of commerce for students readying for life in the work force. The post Dr. Sad…

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Author Barry Levine returns to update Nestor his Ghislaine Maxwell findings after his Epstein book The Spider 17:48

20d ago17:48

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Forty years ago at The News American in Baltimore, then-sportswriter Barry Levine was a colleague of Nestor and went on to a life of award-winning journalism investigating all sorts of celebrity mysteries and criminals. Over the last decade, he's written a pair of of books chronicling the predatory acts of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein. After hi…

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles exit of Urias and Kittredge and deals ahead for Elias 36:47

20d ago36:47

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With Felix Bautista and Zach Eflin now on the injured list, we wonder who will pitch once the dealing is done. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the trade day options of Mike Elias as the Baltimore Orioles dealt away Ramon Urias and Andrew Kittredge on Wednesday night with more news to come on Ryan O'Hearn and Cedric Mullins. And who knows who else? Th…

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Luke Jones and Nestor make final preparations for Orioles and MLB trade deadline additions by subtraction 26:37

22d ago26:37

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While the Orioles battle the first-place Toronto Blue Jays at Camden Yards, the real action will be in The Warehouse where Mike Elias will be fielding calls all over baseball to move veterans for organizational depth. Luke Jones and Nestor make final preparations for the Orioles and MLB trade deadline additions by subtraction and wonder who will be…

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Luke Jones gets Nestor ready for some thumping as Ravens put on the pads in Owings Mills 33:58

22d ago33:58

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The first "instructional" part of Baltimore Ravens training camp is over and head coach John Harbaugh loves when the pads come on and the thumping begins in Owings Mills. Our Luke Jones gets you ready for some defensive wrinkles and offensive weapons as the Super Bowl march begins in July for #RavensFlock. The post Luke Jones gets Nestor ready for …

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Bruce Cassidy discusses Mitch Marner addition, Golden Knights offseason 45:46

22d ago45:46

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Energy Line with Nate Thompson and Julie Stewart-Binks open up the show talking about what Nate learned at broadcasting camp. They also get into Julie’s trip to Nashville. Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy then joins Nate and JSB. Cassidy discusses the offseason, Four Nations, the playoffs, adding Mitch Marner and the ending of his time with …

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Luke Jones joins Nestor to discuss early observations at Ravens training camp in Owings Mills 19:36

23d ago19:36

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The tackling is down and the instruction and bodies stay up in Owings Mills as the long-lost era of "two-a-days" and the summer grind are a little more player friendly these days in the NFL world of protecting the assets. Luke Jones joins Nestor to discuss some early observations as the long, hot Baltimore Ravens training camp has commenced with Su…

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John Martin of Maryland Lottery discusses Home Run Riches and summer winners with Nestor 20:48

24d ago20:48

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Amidst a bunch of fun new summer scratch-off games, there's still time to cash in on the baseball season. Executive Director John Martin of The Maryland Lottery discusses Home Run Riches and big summer winners with Nestor, The post John Martin of Maryland Lottery discusses Home Run Riches and summer winners with Nestor first appeared on Baltimore P…

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles depleted trade arsenal and realities of what to expect at MLB deadline 32:03

24d ago32:03

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As the clock ticks on the Major League Baseball trade deadline on Thursday afternoon, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the suddenly depleted Orioles' trade arsenal and the realities of what to expect from Mike Elias – and it isn't "a haul" by any stretch of the orange imagination – for this last-place operation. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss …

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Guy Fieri gives Nestor his recipe for a Baltimore tailgate 1:34

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With our upcoming 27th Anniversary featuring our favorite places to eat set to roll out in August, we'll be unearthing some WNST Classic chats with foodies and folks who love Maryland cuisine. At Super Bowl XLIV in Miami, Nestor bumped into legendary television "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives" host Guy Fieri, who offers up a recipe for a Baltimore tai…

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Deposed political cartoonist KAL joins Dan Rodricks and Ricig to discuss Baltimore media power and influence 26:08

24d ago26:08

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Deposed political cartoonist Kevin Kallaugher (aka KAL and KALtoons) joins longtime former colleague at The Baltimore Sun, Dan Rodricks, and sports cartoonist Ricig with Nestor at Zeke's Coffee on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss Baltimore media power, influence and the search for truth in reporting for the people over a lifetime. The post De…

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Luke Jones and Nestor wrestle with the gloriously tainted legacy of Hulk Hogan and the Hulkamania era 34:23

25d ago34:23

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Luke Jones and Nestor wrestle with the gloriously tainted legacy of Hulk Hogan and the Hulkamania era recounting lost memories of youth and life and love of the squared circle of Vince McMahon and the WWF. The post Luke Jones and Nestor wrestle with the gloriously tainted legacy of Hulk Hogan and the Hulkamania era first appeared on Baltimore Posit…

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Rocker John Allen joins Nestor for a beer and rock music history tour at 1623 Brewing in Eldersburg 49:13

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Our eternal rocker and Stone Horses pal John Allen returns to the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at 1623 Brewing in Eldersburg for a beer and some summer cheer, joining Nestor in a spirit chat about the heavy metal legacy of Ozzy Osbourne, forty years of Live Aid and still being preoccupied with 1985. (He co-wrote that song with Baltimore's Mitch Allen, i…

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Talking coffee and Baltimore life with Thomas Rhodes and Dan Rodricks at Zeke’s Coffee with Nestor 13:29

25d ago13:29

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As Baltimore Positive gets ready to celebrate its 27th Anniversary and the Maryland Crab Cake Tour will feature our 27 favorite things to eat in Baltimore, we set the stage at Zeke's Coffee with a caffeinated discussion about menus, pastries, sandwiches and meals of happiness with Dan Rodricks, who shares his culinary peppers and eggs philosophy to…

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Mike McKelvin of 1623 Brewing shares his Essex rock roots with Stone Horses singer John Allen and Nestor over a beer in Eldersburg 31:22

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Mike McKelvin of 1623 Brewing shares his Essex rock roots with Stone Horses singer John Allen and Nestor over a beer in Eldersburg The post Mike McKelvin of 1623 Brewing shares his Essex rock roots with Stone Horses singer John Allen and Nestor over a beer in Eldersburg first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.…

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Cartoonists Kevin Kallaugher and Ricig tell some Nasty tales about the power of an image of power 1:00:52

26d ago1:00:52

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You probably don't know what they look like but you know their work. Lifelong cartoonists Kevin Kallaugher and Ricig tell some Nasty tales about the power of an image of power, and drawing inspiration to make readers think peeling back the layers of art, language, meaning and persuasion. One of the best political conversations we've ever had on The…

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Baltimore baseball lore, beer taste and tasty taps at 1623 Brewing in Eldersburg with Matt Evans and Craig Weiss 34:07

27d ago34:07

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Ain't the beer cold in Carroll County? The Maryland Crab Cake Tour always finds unique combinations but Baltimore baseball lore and the science (and palate) behind delicious local beer always makes for a fresh conversation. Tasty taps and more on the sportswriting legend of Jim Henneman at 1623 Brewing in Eldersburg with Matt Evans and Craig Weiss.…

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Ricig joins Nestor and Dan Rodricks for coffee and democracy chatter at Zeke’s in Lauraville 12:13

27d ago12:13

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Inspired by Zeke's Coffee roaster and taste maker Thomas Rhodes, every Friday morning a group of Lauraville locals drop by for a cup and a round table of neighborhood chatter and conviviality. The Maryland Crab Cake Tour plopped down for a morning edition with local pundit Dan Rodricks, cartoonist Ricig and coffee and democracy chatter over breakfa…

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Luke Jones and Nestor open Ravens training camp with high expectations and open eyes 50:58

28d ago50:58

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Another offseason of acquisitions, additions and high hopes now comes to the backfields in Owings Mills as the Baltimore Ravens attempt to finally make January become February for local football fans. Lamar Jackson promised a Super Bowl. Luke Jones and Nestor open this purple training camp with high expectations and open eyes for a long season of t…

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss trade options and philosophy of Mike Elias and Orioles 43:49

28d ago43:49

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The MLB trade deadline beckons, last place in the American League East feels pretty concrete in July for the Baltimore Orioles and many of their organization questions dangle waiting to be addressed by Mike Elias this offseason. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the trade options and philosophy of the beleaguered Birdland insiders as local fans to turn…

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Pitching guru and Marylander Leo Mazzone comes home to discuss the science of Hall of Fame arms 44:54

28d ago44:54

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He hails from Cumberland but is known as the sage pitching coach and guru for the Hall of Fame arms of the Atlanta Braves. Always happy to discuss Maddux and Glavine and Smoltz and Cox but more apt to share his "analytics" of how to keep pitchers healthy and on the mound every fifth day. Listen and learn like we always do with the great Leo Mazzone…

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Longtime columnist Dan Rodricks tells Nestor about next stage production about 1966 Baltimore life 43:30

28d ago43:30

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Longtime columnist Dan Rodricks returns to the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Zeke's Coffee in Lauraville to tell Nestor about his third and latest stage production about what life was like in Baltimore, Maryland in the summer of 1966. Coming in March 2026 to The BMA... The post Longtime columnist Dan Rodricks tells Nestor about next stage production a…

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Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss Ravens summer mojo as NFL camps get set to open 27:00

29d ago27:00

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With the Baltimore Orioles mired in last place (again) and talking trade deadline, it was time for Leonard Raskin to move the conversation across the parking lot where hope abounds, Lamar and King Henry run and local fans have hope for a Super Bowl parade down Pratt Street. It's time to talk football in the Charm City! The post Leonard Raskin and N…

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On the 40th Anniversary of Live Aid, lifer Nestor pals David and Richard Abrahams compare Wembley and JFK Philly notes and memories 1:05:45

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On July 13, 1985 the world experienced a television super concert that has never been replicated. Live Aid was a famine relief effort for Africa, which began with a Bob Geldof song and a "Feed The World" mantra that returns every Christmas. On the 40th Anniversary of a day made famous by so many bands and artists over the years, Nestor gathered his…