Best Wise Sage Podcasts (2025)

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54 - Tabitha Stanmore Cunning Folk 34:30

11h ago34:30

34:30

In todays episode I speak with historian Tabitha Stanmore on the topic of cunning folk and magic, a topic which I find particularly interesting. I hope that you enjoy the podcast, and will check out her conference and book if you are interested in the topics of witchcraft, magic and cunning folk. To get Tabitha's book HERE What is a Witch conferenc…

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the big problems of David Rubenstein and sudden irrelevance of Baltimore Orioles baseball this summer 57:29

1d ago57:29

57:29

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the big problems of David Rubenstein and the sudden irrelevance of the Baltimore Orioles' season this summer as the team heads West for a week of late night, last place baseball amidst injuries, a lack of leadership and accountability. Have you seen the lineup? Have you seen the pitching? Have you seen the owner who wa…

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the final exit of Justin Tucker and Ravens OTA questions on the field 46:51

1d ago46:51

46:51

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the final exit of Justin Tucker and the many manueverings of the Baltimore Ravens' OTA questions on – and off – the field as spring football practice heats up in Owings Mills before mandatory camp later in June. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the final exit of Justin Tucker and Ravens OTA questions on the field…

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Sports logo artist Todd Radom discusses the color orange and Orioles designs of yore and now 40:05

2d ago40:05

40:05

Our sports logo artist and fashionista Todd Radom discusses the color orange and the Baltimore Orioles' designs of yore and now, among many other fashion faux pas in Major League Baseball this summer with the city connect jersey that have the Boston Red Sox inexplicably wearing the color of their wall. Who dreams up this nonsense? The post Sports l…

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Seth Elkin of Maryland Lottery tells story of man who nearly threw away a million dollar winning ticket 22:13

2d ago22:13

22:13

Seth Elkin of The Maryland Lottery tells us the story of local man who nearly threw away a million dollar winning scratch-off ticket and more fun winners as summer promotions kick in for more fun and winner tales of cashing in. The post Seth Elkin of Maryland Lottery tells story of man who nearly threw away a million dollar winning ticket first app…

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Holly Rowe of ESPN joins Nestor to discuss growth of WNBA and her good works and cancer journey 7:33

2d ago7:33

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Holly Rowe of ESPN joins Nestor to discuss the growth of women's sports, highlighting the visit of the Indiana Fever and Caitlyn Clark to Baltimore, and discusses her cancer journey and giving back through programs with young athletes like the Good Works team raising over $300,000 for research. The post Holly Rowe of ESPN joins Nestor to discuss gr…

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss life of Jim Henneman and old time Baltimore sportswriters and sages 33:57

4d ago33:57

33:57

Back in the 1980s, baseball coverage at The Evening Sun was sacred and Jim Henneman was the sage leader of Baltimore Orioles' coverage and made quite an impression on a teenager who wanted to be a sportswriter. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the incredible baseball life of "Henny" and all of the old-timer Baltimore sports media legends who kept the …

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss their mutual disgust with Orioles leadership and performance on field 45:15

5d ago45:15

45:15

The losing. The lack of accountability. The runners left on base. Last place. The empty stadium. All of it stinks. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss their mutual disgust with Orioles leadership and performance on field. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss their mutual disgust with Orioles leadership and performance on field first appeared on Baltimo…

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Hall of Fame football historian Clark Judge joins Nestor to share memories of Jim Irsay and Colts lore 52:41

5d ago52:41

52:41

The death of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay hit home in Baltimore last week as Nestor has sought to get the story right since 1984. Hall of Fame football historian Clark Judge joins us to share memories of the son of Bob Irsay and how his legacy in Indiana and his commitment to not be like his father was a promise kept after the Mayflower vans …

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Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for OTAs and more Tucker questions for Ravens in Owings Mills 26:28

6d ago26:28

26:28

The Baltimore Ravens will open the doors in Owings Mills for organized team activities this week and the questions about Justin Tucker's "football decision" departure will begin the proceedings of getting ready for the 2025 season. Luke Jones and Nestor prep you for the football of OTAs and more kicking questions for the Ravens' brass in Owings Mil…

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Luke Jones and Nestor relish the joy of discussing an Orioles winning streak 33:34

6d ago33:34

33:34

By the end of Memorial Day, the Baltimore Orioles had won three games in a row for the first time in 2025 and Luke Jones and Nestor take a reprieve from all of the last-place woes of an awful baseball team that has questions throughout the organization as May turns to June. The post Luke Jones and Nestor relish the joy of discussing an Orioles winn…

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Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss better health and better life insurance as Orioles flounder 34:22

8d ago34:22

34:22

These guys are usually talking sports but this time our financial guru Leonard Raskin discusses better health and better life insurance as the Orioles flounder on life support. The post Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss better health and better life insurance as Orioles flounder first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.…

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Allen McCallum joins Nestor to discuss firing of Hyde and disaster of 2025 Baltimore Orioles 1:05:38

10d ago1:05:38

1:05:38

For three decades Allen McCallum has been on our team as a baseball expert and Orioles historian. He joins Nestor to discuss the firing of Brandon Hyde, the running of Mike Elias and the lousy look and last-place situation of the Baltimore Orioles. And what comes next amidst the chaos for new owner David Rubenstein, who has big decisions coming for…

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John Martin of Maryland Lottery gets Nestor ready for summer with new games and big winners 18:50

10d ago18:50

18:50

Another $2 million local scratch-off winner and not enough Orioles home runs highlight our weekly visit with Maryland Lottery Executive Director John Martin, who gets Nestor ready for summer and another batch of Maryland Crab Cake Tour stops. The post John Martin of Maryland Lottery gets Nestor ready for summer with new games and big winners first …

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Late Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay talks leadership and life lessons with Nestor in March 2010 22:18

11d ago22:18

22:18

With the recent death of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, this is a never-released March 2010 chat with Nestor from an aborted 2010 book project on Baltimore sports leadership and influences. The post Late Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay talks leadership and life lessons with Nestor in March 2010 first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.…

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Luke Jones and Nestor react to Mike Elias comments and more Orioles losing after Hyde firing 1:07:30

11d ago1:07:30

1:07:30

The Baltimore Orioles fired manager Brandon Hyde on Saturday morning via a press release with quotes from David Rubenstein and Mike Elias. The owner and general manager then hid for three days while every player on the roster got asked about it on Preakness day. We think that's lousy leadership. Luke Jones and Nestor react to Elias' tardy comments …

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss how Orioles’ young players malaise got Brandon Hyde fired 40:33

12d ago40:33

40:33

If the Orioles need to rebuild a last-place team devoid of pitching again, then it's pretty clear that the future of Mike Elias in Baltimore is in deep debate amongst ownership. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss how the potential of the Orioles' youngest and brightest players got Brandon Hyde fired last week. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss how …

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Legendary Olympic skier Bode Miller joins Nestor to discuss summer pool safety and love of the mountains 9:38

12d ago9:38

9:38

A tragedy that took the life of his young daughter has made legendary Olympic skier Bode Miller an pool safety advocate for life and he shares his story and preventive measures to prevent similar tragedies. He also shares his love of the mountains and never-ending urge to get on a hill and soar. The post Legendary Olympic skier Bode Miller joins Ne…

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the firing of Brandon Hyde and Orioles leadership decisions 43:54

12d ago43:54

43:54

The management of the Baltimore Orioles fired manager Brandon Hyde and then proceeded to hide for three days. Nestor Aparicio and Luke Jones discuss the sloppy firing of Hyde and the Orioles' poor performance, lack of focus and leadership among players. And the new ownership's awful handling of the entire situation and running from the losing. The …

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John Martin of Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about the latest Dundalk big winner on Fast Play progressive 19:02

15d ago19:02

19:02

John Martin of Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about the latest Dundalk big winner on Fast Play progressive and hopes for more homers from Orioles in Home Run Riches summer of big hits. The post John Martin of Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about the latest Dundalk big winner on Fast Play progressive first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.…

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the loss of Ardarius Washington and what it means for Ravens defense 35:10

15d ago35:10

35:10

A freak May Achilles injury has left the Ravens' defense without one of its standout secondary members for this season. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the loss of Ar'Darius Washington and what it means for the defense that wants strength and depth on the backside. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the loss of Ardarius Washington and what it mea…

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Luke Jones and Nestor preview season and key matchups of Baltimore Ravens tough 2025 schedule 43:20

17d ago43:20

43:20

The good news is that the Baltimore Ravens will travel less mileage than 30 other NFL teams this season but that doesn't mean the road is any easier. Luke Jones and Nestor preview the season slate and key match-ups of Baltimore Ravens and a tough 2025 schedule. The post Luke Jones and Nestor preview season and key matchups of Baltimore Ravens tough…

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NBC horse racing analyst Donna Brothers returns for Preakness conversation about Kentucky Derby winners and future of Triple Crown 21:54

18d ago21:54

21:54

Every year, we're joined by NBC horse racing analyst Donna Brothers, who returns for Preakness 150 and the last time at the Old Hilltop of Pimlico as we know it and once again without the Kentucky Derby winner. This is a serious conversation about Maryland racing, the state of the industry and the future of Triple Crown series for the sport. The po…

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Bill Blocher and daughter Katie welcome Nestor back to Red Brick Station with three decades of stories, brews and sandwiches on The Avenue in White Marsh 43:00

18d ago43:00

43:00

Bill Blocher and his daughter Katie discussed the evolution of Red Brick Station, which opened in 1997 with seven breweries in Maryland. Bill highlighted the growth to 160 breweries today and the success of their homemade beer. They reminisced about the early days, including Bill's decision to make his own beer despite skepticism. Katie shared her …

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Leonard Raskin and Nestor pimp the puck as the good old hockey game makes Stanley Cup playoffs fire on ice 22:40

18d ago22:40

22:40

It's been a great Stanley Cup tournament so far but the Washington Capitals are in a tough spot in the Carolina series. Leonard Raskin and Nestor pimp the puck as the good old hockey game makes spring better when the games go to overtime and memories are made. The post Leonard Raskin and Nestor pimp the puck as the good old hockey game makes Stanle…

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Georgetown sports business professor Marty Conway joins Nestor to talk Orioles marketing and Ravens branding in a big Baltimore sports season for growth 32:24

18d ago32:24

32:24

Georgetown sports business professor Marty Conway joins Nestor to talk Orioles marketing and Ravens branding in a big Baltimore sports season for growth. The post Georgetown sports business professor Marty Conway joins Nestor to talk Orioles marketing and Ravens branding in a big Baltimore sports season for growth first appeared on Baltimore Positi…

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the baseball disaster of the 2025 Baltimore Orioles and what comes next 46:40

18d ago46:40

46:40

Another home stand begins with another doubleheader sweep for the dismal and disappointing Baltimore Orioles. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the baseball disaster of this 2025 squad and what comes next for a last-place team that continues to flounder away a season of immense promise in Birdland. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the baseball di…

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Randy Moss of NBC Sports tells Pimlico tales and gets Nestor ready for future of Preakness and Triple Crown 25:44

18d ago25:44

25:44

NBC Sports longtime horse racing analyst Randy Moss tells Nestor he is wistful about the end of Pimlico as we know it but the reality of horse racing, the Triple Crown and the future of the Preakness is at a mesh point with potential for better times ahead. And some journalism about Journalism. The post Randy Moss of NBC Sports tells Pimlico tales …

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Baltimore County Executive candidate Nick Stewart tells Nestor that growth via competent strategic planning is the way forward 36:50

19d ago36:50

36:50

Baltimore County Executive candidate Nick Stewart tells Nestor that growth via competent strategic planning is the way forward The post Baltimore County Executive candidate Nick Stewart tells Nestor that growth via competent strategic planning is the way forward first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.…

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53 - Rosari Kingston - Ireland's Hidden Medicine 1:01:44

19d ago1:01:44

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Today I am speaking with Rosari Kingston about the traditional folk medicine of Ireland. There is a rich history of traditional healing still practiced by folk healers and recorded in the Irish records, a lot of this old knowledge is being lost and at risk of dyeing out completely. If you would like to buy Rosari's book you can buy it at AEON with …

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Legendary horse racing insider Dick Jerardi returns home to update Nestor on state of Preakness and future of industry 32:12

20d ago32:12

32:12

This will be the last year of the Preakness at Pimlico as we know it or ever knew it. Legendary horse racing insider and Baltimorean Dick Jerardi returns home to update Nestor on the state of the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes and the stakes of the future of industry as another Derby winner has skipped Old Hilltop on the third Saturday of Ma…

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss life after Justin Tucker for Ravens and rookies on campus in Owings Mills 44:25

20d ago44:25

44:25

It'll be another two weeks before anyone with the Baltimore Ravens will be asked their first questions after the shameful departure of Justin Tucker. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what happens next for Tyler Loop and all of the rookies on campus in Owings Mills as the team goes to work on improving – and avoiding any scent of their maligned former …

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Luke Jones and Nestor recap Orioles revival in Anaheim as Birds return home in last place 37:38

20d ago37:38

37:38

The Baltimore Orioles took two of three in Anaheim and return home to Camden Yards looking for signs of life in a disappointing season. Luke Jones and Nestor talk about the bats and arms and realities for a team mired in last place in the American League East. The post Luke Jones and Nestor recap Orioles revival in Anaheim as Birds return home in l…

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A “Raw” 1991 chat with Mike Peters of The Alarm before Hammerjacks show 20:32

20d ago20:32

20:32

With the passing of Welsh rocker Mike Peters of The Alarm this spring, Nestor Aparicio has unearthed a drove of memories, photos and audio of his Almost Famous turn as a teenage music critic at The Baltimore Sun. This is a "Raw" 1991 chat with the founder of Love Hope Strength before a sold-out concert at Hammerjacks Inner Harbor Concert hall on th…

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John Martin of Maryland Lottery talks winners and second chances with fun spring games 49:17

21d ago49:17

49:17

As jackpots build and the games of spring are making the Maryland Lottery more fun with the flowers, we welcome John Martin back to talks winner, second chances and Fire and Ice. The post John Martin of Maryland Lottery talks winners and second chances with fun spring games first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.…

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what happens next for failing and flailing Orioles headed to Anaheim 49:17

24d ago49:17

49:17

There will be no place for Brandon Hyde to hide if this continues. Sure, he didn't buy the groceries (or the pitching) but the manager is usually the first one to go when a promising baseball team disappoints like the in-progress collapse of the 2025 Baltimore Orioles. Or, maybe it's just a hitting coach or two? But in-season firings certainly feel…

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Author S.L. Price gives Nestor a lacrosse history primer in America in new book on roots of the game 47:58

25d ago47:58

47:58

Longtime Sports Illustrated author Scott Price takes a deep dive into the rich history of the game of lacrosse in his newest book, "The American Game," highlighting the game's cultural significance, growth, and its intersection with American society, connections to Wall Street, the military, and Native American communities. The post Author S.L. Pri…

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Putting together a crab melt and onion rings at Koco’s Pub with Marcella Knight and Ricig 32:35

25d ago32:35

32:35

An extra sharp conversation about "Burger Night" and fun special plates on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Koco's Pub with Marcella Knight and sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano. Putting cheddar cheese on a crab cake and broiling it over an English muffin? Nestor saw it done deliciously at Burke's for 30 years in downtown Baltimore and begged Eric an…

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what possible changes could be coming for free falling Orioles 46:15

25d ago46:15

46:15

As the losses mount and problems arise daily for the Baltimore Orioles, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what possible changes could be coming for this disappointing and under-performing squad – and what it means to the big picture of growth for new ownership amidst turmoil on the field.Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what possible changes could be comi…

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The host of The Maryland Party Howard Perlow tells Nestor about legend of Wynn, Las Vegas and local leadership gathering 33:10

25d ago33:10

33:10

Nearly three decades into throwing the biggest Maryland party not held in-state, Howard Perlow tells Nestor about the Baltimore lore of Steve Wynn and the lure of Las Vegas sunshine for local leadership to gather for networking and business. Attended by the state’s premier developers, managers, brokers, professionals, lenders, lawyers, politicians,…

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Leonard Raskin and Nestor skate into May with Caps and Ovechkin threatening a Stanley Cup run 26:27

25d ago26:27

26:27

Skating into May and flying high, the Washington Capitals have some momentum as our Leonard Raskin rides the daily Stanley Cup wave of Game 7 thrills and home ice Game 1 spills as Nestor pimps the puck with our financial insights team captain. It's been more fun than watching the Orioles this month... The post Leonard Raskin and Nestor skate into M…

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles total malaise in Minnesota 46:40

26d ago46:40

46:40

The Baltimore Orioles are a terrible baseball team right now. On a 100-loss pace after striking out 17 times and getting just three hits in another 9-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins. Stink. Stank. Stunk. Luke Jones and Nestor are getting fatigued by the awfulness of it all... The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles total malaise in Minnesota f…

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Legendary WMAR voice Jamie Costello comes to Koco’s to tell Nestor about work and Little League life after retirement 1:08:31

26d ago1:08:31

1:08:31

Nearly a year after his legendary departure from WMAR-TV 2, the pride of Overlea Jamie Costello joins Nestor at Koco's Pub on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss storytelling, Baltimore and the trials and tribulations of Little League coaching life in Annapolis. The post Legendary WMAR voice Jamie Costello comes to Koco’s to tell Nestor about wo…

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Agent Leigh Steinberg talks concussion and Shedeur in wide-ranging visit with Nestor about NFL Draft honor among thieves 18:23

27d ago18:23

18:23

Agent Leigh Steinberg returns post-NFL Draft to discuss the "fall" of Shedeur Sanders, why teams fall in love with quarterbacks and a wide-ranging visit with Nestor about the absolute realities of NIL money and young athletes in modern sports. The post Agent Leigh Steinberg talks concussion and Shedeur in wide-ranging visit with Nestor about NFL Dr…

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Howie Mandel tells Nestor that bringing the party to Annapolis for comedy fun is at his core 15:20

27d ago15:20

15:20

From actor to comedian to game show host to "America's Got Talent" judge, the always irreverent Howie Mandel says bringing his stand-up act on the road is his real home. A wide-ranging chat about shaking hands and holograms, mental health and what makes a joke funny with Nestor in advance of his show at Maryland Hall on Annapolis on Saturday, May 1…

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Finding the tape of the night I sang “Spirit of ’76” with Mike Peters of The Alarm 7:52

27d ago7:52

7:52

My tribute and unearthing of the lost 2001 tape of Mike Peters of The Alarm inviting me on stage to sing my favorite song, "Spirit of '76." Listen to it here and crank it up. The post Finding the tape of the night I sang “Spirit of ’76” with Mike Peters of The Alarm first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.…

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Luke Jones and Nestor react and opine about Ravens discharge of Justin Tucker for football reasons 52:20

27d ago52:20

52:20

The scandal and saga of the Justin Tucker disgrace is over for the Baltimore Ravens. On Monday, they "moved on" from the kicker. Luke Jones and Nestor react and opine about the Ravens' discharge of Justin Tucker for football reasons. (It couldn't have been the 16 allegations of predatory sexual behavior by women all over town...) The post Luke Jone…

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Justin Tucker and Mike Green and the Ravens lies about zero tolerance in Baltimore 50:24

27d ago50:24

50:24

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh indicated that the future of the kicking position in Baltimore would be based on football, not the NFL investigation into the 16 women who have alleged improprieties during massage sessions. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Justin Tucker saga and the team's eschewing of a "zero tolerance" policy when draft…

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Senator Cory McCray returns to Koco’s with recap on Annapolis budget deficit discussion dilemma 45:17

27d ago45:17

45:17

Senator Cory McCray of the 45th District returns to Koco's Pub on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour with a full recap on the past four months of Annapolis budget deficit strains and the importance of hearing the citizens on taxes and wages and business. The post Senator Cory McCray returns to Koco’s with recap on Annapolis budget deficit discussion dilem…

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the rut of Orioles after Royals hit 7 home runs in another loss 50:24

28d ago50:24

50:24

So much disappointment for the fans; so many bad beats for the baseball team. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the rut of the Orioles after the team hit four home runs on Sunday and still lost by five runs after surrendering seven homers to the Kansas City Royals. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the rut of Orioles after Royals hit 7 home runs i…

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