Baltimore Positive
1,582 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 hours ago - ★★★★ - 13 ratingsIntelligent conversation about all things Baltimore.
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Longtime Chicago sports radio producer Randy Merkin tells Nestor an empty story of The Windy City scene
July 11, 2024 10:51 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBLongtime Chicago sports radio producer Randy Merkin tells Nestor the currently empty story of The Windy City scene as all five teams struggle to meet the lofty expectations of first place in The Second City.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Dean Kremer and Orioles starting pitching deficiencies
July 10, 2024 18:28 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBAfter a less-than-stellar effort against the Chicago Cubs on Monday night, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the return of Orioles starter Dean Kremer and what the path of Mike Elias will be to add more arms to the rotation and bullpen before the end of July.
Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness discusses cannabis legislation and realities of marketplace
July 09, 2024 17:06 - 27 minutes - 25 MBWendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness joins Nestor to discuss various topics surrounding legislation, key industry challenges, and expungement of cannabis-related offenses.
Happy Eddie Osefo tells Nestor about how Real Housewives of Potomac brought him to cannabis and wellness world
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Luke Jones and Nestor assess the work ahead for Mike Elias for pitching before MLB trading deadline
July 09, 2024 10:53 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBLuke Jones and Nestor assess the work ahead to improving the Baltimore Orioles pitching before the July 31st trading deadline. A starter? A pair of relievers? And at what cost...
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles All Stars and snubs and greatness of Gunnar Henderson
July 08, 2024 22:53 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBEvery year a few players have a beef with the All Star Game selections – and the Orioles might still send a few more players to Arlington – but all eyes will be on phenom, five-tool shortstop Gunnar Henderson next week as a coming out party for the best shortstop Baltimore baseball has seen in a generation.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss success of Orioles West Coast trip and week at home ahead
July 08, 2024 20:47 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBThe Baltimore Orioles took care of business on the West Coast during the 4th of July in Seattle and Oakland and now return home leading the American League East with the Cubs and Yankees looming before the All Star break. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the week in Birdland.
Lisa Rusyniak of Goodwill tells Nestor about Excel Center pride and progress
July 08, 2024 17:15 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBLet Goodwill's Lisa Rusyniak update you on the benefits and victories of their newest adult high school education Excel Center on Redwood Street downtown. Plus the mission beyond the job training programs and efforts to reduce waste and repurpose items through collaboration with recycling.
The state of America and our Presidency and politics
July 08, 2024 11:06 - 36 minutes - 33 MBOur disillusionment with American politics continues in the aftermath of a disastrous Presidential debate – all while celebrating what has always made this country great on the Fourth of July holiday. Bill Cole joins Nestor to debate the poor candidates, the loss of civility and the bewilderment at the continued devaluation of words, deeds and political parties in this country we love.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss summer sports mojo and Orioles heartbeat
July 07, 2024 16:04 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBLeonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the increasing summer sports mojo and the Orioles' heartbeat of All Star week, a first-place battle with the Yankees and new ownership's splash with the fans.
Seth Elkin of Maryland Lottery talks Home Run Riches winners and Orioles records
July 07, 2024 13:22 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBWith the Orioles doing late night duty on the West Coast, Seth Elkin of The Maryland Lottery talks some baseball records and Home Run Riches winners with Nestor for the holiday weekend of pennant race fever.
Author Lee Kluck joins Nestor to discuss book on life and baseball legacy of Harry Dalton
July 04, 2024 11:51 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBAuthor and baseball historian Lee Kluck joins Nestor to discuss his new book on life and baseball legacy of Harry Dalton, who was instrumental in the Oriole Way of the 1960s in Baltimore before recreating the California Angels and Milwaukee Brewers two decades later.
Barry Stitz of Archbishop Curley and Nestor come full circle with a life in Baltimore soccer and sports since Eastwood Little League rivalry
July 03, 2024 22:41 - 48 minutes - 44 MBBarry Stitz of Archbishop Curley and Nestor come full circle with a life in Baltimore soccer and sports since Eastwood Little League rivalry
Justin Drummond educates Nestor about another amazing summer of free Planet Fitness for students
July 03, 2024 13:15 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBJustin Drummond discusses the fourth year of Planet Fitness’s High School Summer Pass program, which offers free gym access to teens from June 1 to August 31. This initiative aims to promote physical and mental well-being among youth, combating childhood obesity and encouraging a healthy lifestyle in a judgment-free environment.
Developer Mark Renbaum joins Nestor to discuss Timonium Light Rail community project and plans for future use
July 03, 2024 12:30 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBLocal developer Mark Renbaum joins Nestor at Pappas in Parkville on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss the MLR Timonium Light Rail community project and plans for future use of commercial and residential space at York and Ridgely.
Chiropractor Steve Elliott joins John Patti and Nestor to discuss Smalltimore, sports and local news
July 02, 2024 21:01 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBAs the Maryland Crab Cake Tour always seeks to introduce mutual old friends of ours and network to make new friends, this time its our favorite family chiropractor and philosopher Steve Elliott joining longtime WBAL broadcaster John Patti and Nestor to discuss Smalltimore, rubgy and how we view and discuss local sports and news at Pappas in Parkville.
Sports memorabilia expert Danny Black joins Nestor for an Aparicio baseball card journey bringing back the memories
July 02, 2024 20:58 - 28 minutes - 26 MBLocal sports memorabilia expert Danny Black joined Nestor to discuss their lifelong shared love for collecting baseball cards and sports memorabilia. From the hobby's evolution and its modern aspects, Nestor shares modern tales of his amazing Luis Aparicio collection and the thrill of finding rare items.
Kenny Albert comes back to Baltimore career roots and tells Nestor his path to “A Mic For All Seasons”
July 02, 2024 17:59 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBIt's now been 33 years since Kenny Albert came to Baltimore as the Skipjacks voice and invited Nestor to come on his radio show at WITH-AM 1230. Let the author of "A Mic For All Seasons" tell you about his career roots that brought him to the Charm City en route to being a voice of sports across America.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Mariners and Orioles West Coast run for 4th holiday
July 02, 2024 14:20 - 44 minutes - 40.1 MBSure, Seattle is in first place in the AL West, but have you seen that anemic offense? The Orioles will this week late into the night for the 4th of July holiday and Luke Jones says it's good series to test the M's stellar pitching.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles pitching deficiencies as West Coast week begins in Seattle
July 02, 2024 10:22 - 43 minutes - 39.3 MBAfter the Orioles rebounded nicely at home against the Texas Rangers, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles obvious pitching deficiencies as the West Coast week begins in Seattle.
Longtime WBAL voice John Patti joins Nestor to discuss a life in Baltimore news and sports and radio
July 01, 2024 12:54 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBThey crossed paths and shared press boxes and press conferences and lived and loved the AM side of the radio dial all of their lives. And for the first time ever publicly, longtime WBAL voice John Patti joins Nestor to discuss his 38 years in Baltimore news and sports and radio on TV Hill.
Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness brings the terpene knowledge to get the feeling you want or need
June 30, 2024 23:56 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBThe terpenes are the science that makes it work. Our Chief Cannabis Officer Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness brings the terpene knowledge and explains more about getting a better wellness experience for adult use education.
Seth Elkin of Maryland Lottery goes deep on Home Run Riches and large Orioles payouts hitting big flys
June 30, 2024 18:13 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBSeth Elkin of The Maryland Lottery goes deep on the latest winners of the Home Run Riches and large Orioles payouts for hitting those big flies at Camden Yards.
Joan Jett talks Orioles Magic with Nestor before July 4th Heritage Fair Dundalk show in 2012
June 28, 2024 13:09 - 10 minutes - 19.7 MBWith 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.
Nestor’s Almost Famous 1990s chat with Orioles superfan and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Joan Jett
June 27, 2024 18:54 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBWhen 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.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the power of Grayson Rodriguez as Orioles stopper in rotation
June 27, 2024 17:28 - 44 minutes - 41 MBAfter halting the Orioles' five-game skid with a quality start against the Cleveland Indians, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the present and future of Grayson Rodriguez as the team's best chance to win a World Series in this era.
Legendary Newark Star-Ledger columnist Jerry Izenberg visits with Nestor to discuss new book on Larry Doby
June 27, 2024 11:58 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBLegendary 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...
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles five game losing streak and when pitching help will appear in a trade
June 26, 2024 20:56 - 50 minutes - 45.5 MBAs 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?
Marylander Greg Hawkes of The Cars comes home with the hits at Rams Head On Stage Annapolis on Saturday night
June 25, 2024 22:47 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBMarylander 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.
Daryl Ruiter joins Nestor from Cleveland to discuss emerging Guardians as pennant contenders coming to Baltimore
June 25, 2024 20:58 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBOur defending champion of all things Cleveland sports Daryl Ruiter joins Nestor from The Land of Believe to discuss an upstart and emerging Guardians squad as gritty pennant contenders coming to Baltimore with the best bullpen in baseball
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss four losses in a row for Orioles and why Rutschman doesn’t catch every night
June 25, 2024 19:58 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBAfter a fourth consecutive loss on Monday night, the Orioles are reeling a bit with cold bats and a fatigued squad. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the depth of the Guardians bullpen and why Adley Rutschman doesn't catch every night.
Munch Bishop joins Nestor from Cleveland to discuss sustained success of Guardians as Orioles return home
June 25, 2024 11:19 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBMunch Bishop joins Nestor from Cleveland to discuss sustained success of Guardians as Orioles return home
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss success of Cleveland Guardians and value of bullpen depth
June 24, 2024 20:19 - 35 minutes - 32 MBAs the Orioles bats went silent over the weekend in Houston, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the fatigue of a long June and the let down after an emotional week in New York. Now, here come the first-place Cleveland Guardians...
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss ugly Orioles sweep in Houston and home cooking for Guardians
June 24, 2024 18:47 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBLuke Jones and Nestor discuss ugly Orioles sweep in Houston and home cooking for Guardians
John Martin of Maryland Lottery talks baseball history and big winners with Nestor before Orioles and Guardians
June 24, 2024 15:54 - 23 minutes - 21 MBJohn Martin of Maryland Lottery talks Cleveland baseball history and big Home Run Riches winners with Nestor before the Orioles and Guardians do battle at Camden Yards.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss beanball and Orioles bullpen as Birds beat Yankees in Bronx in a wild one
June 20, 2024 16:39 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBLuke 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.
Bill Cole and Nestor reconvene after Maryland Fleet and Pride Weekend in Baltimore with tales of revival
June 20, 2024 13:04 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBLast week, they did the podcast at Kooper's Tavern in Fell's Point and now Bill Cole and Nestor reconvene after Maryland Fleet and Pride Weekend in Baltimore with tales of a city that shined with happy Philly tourists and plenty of pride.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles pitching and Yankees bats and bad blood
June 19, 2024 19:02 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBLuke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles pitching and Yankees bats and bad blood
Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the Orioles new patch and big local money
June 19, 2024 11:55 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBLeonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the Orioles new patch and big local money coming into Team Rubenstein that never came with the Angelos ownership.
Allen McCallum and Max Weiss share musical notes and Orioles love with Nestor at Koco’s on Crab Cake Tour
June 19, 2024 11:16 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBWhen the Maryland Crab Cake Tour puts friends together, the wisdom flows. Our Allen McCallum and Baltimore Magazine Editor-In-Chief Max Weiss share symphonic musical notes and their mutual Orioles love with Nestor at Koco's Pub in Lauraville.
Damian ODoherty returns to discuss Key Bridge recovery, Maryland voters and Election 2024 with big stakes
June 19, 2024 10:47 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBAs our Maryland Crab Cake Tour gets back on the road to Koco's Pub in Lauraville during Pride Week, we welcome Damian O'Doherty back for a round of observations and discussions about the Key Bridge recovery, Maryland voters and the Larry Hogan-Angela Alsobrooks race for Washington, D.C. with big stakes for citizens.
Tom Pierce of Classic 5 Golf educates Ricig and Nestor about the ease and passion for local golfers
June 19, 2024 10:16 - 33 minutes - 27.7 MBTom Pierce of Classic 5 Golf educates Ricig and Nestor about the local love of the outdoor game and why folks all over town return to Pine Ridge, Forest Park, Carroll Park, Clifton Park and Mount Pleasant to enjoy a day on the links.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Derrick Henry and what makes Ravens offense Super Bowl worthy
June 18, 2024 20:47 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBNothing 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...
Our Baltimore Positive web developer Jessica Valis joins Nestor to discuss local business and make it work
June 18, 2024 19:53 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBOur Baltimore Positive web developer Jessica Valis takes a break from building this very busy little website to join Nestor at Costas Inn on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour for a discussion on local business and making it work on the web with her new Creative Circle Collective.
Allen McCallum and Max Weiss take Nestor to the modern movies and cinema on MD Crab Cake Tour at Koco’s
June 18, 2024 16:22 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBWe never have more fun on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour than when we're laughing with old friends who have become new friends. Our OG Orioles ballpark reporter and symphony man Allen McCallum joined legendary movie critic and Baltimore Magazine Editor-In-Chief Max Weiss taking Nestor to the modern movies and cinema at Koco's Pub in Lauraville. Who needs Siskel and Ebert?
Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness talks aches, pains, Move and efficacy for pain relief
June 18, 2024 15:47 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBAs our continuing education series with Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness moves into real life after Nestor's wife Jenn broke her ankle two weeks ago, the cannabis conversation moved back to a gel product that has proven functional for pain relief.
Our favorite rock radio DJ Chris Emry tells Nestor his journey from Los Angeles to Edgemere at Costas Inn
June 18, 2024 12:45 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBFrom Whittier, California to our hometown and now 40 years into rocking us, our favorite rock radio DJ Chris Emry tells Nestor his journey from Los Angeles to Edgemere at Costas Inn on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.
John Martin of Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about a chance to go to Olympics via MegaMillions
June 18, 2024 11:18 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBIn their weekly update on all things Home Run Riches and new games and big winners, Executive Director John Martin of The Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about a chance to go to Italy or Los Angeles for the next round of Olympic Games via Mega Millions. Oh, and all of those Orioles grand slams stacking up...
Luke Jones and Nestor muscle up on Orioles hitting as Yankees await Bird bats in The Bronx
June 18, 2024 11:05 - 43 minutes - 39.1 MBWith the bottom of the rotation coming in New York in the most important games of the season, Luke Jones tells Nestor that the Orioles will look to keep the offensive power coming against the first-place Yankees this week after battering Zack Wheeler on Sunday at Camden Yards.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss loss of Bradish and what happens next for Orioles pitching
June 18, 2024 00:50 - 47 minutes - 42.8 MBIt was a successful weekend on the field against the Phillies but costly on the mound as Kyle Bradish becomes the latest Orioles starter who appears headed for a Tommy John surgery as the rotation continues to adapt – and the Birds continue to win.