Best Chuck Allen Podcasts (2025)

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

1h 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

2h 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

2h 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

2h 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

2h 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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435: Josh Smith & Bayard Winthrop—Shut Up and Make It! 1:32:44

2h ago1:32:44

1:32:44

Amid the tariff wars, Mike sits down with two men whose businesses are NOT affected by foreign supply chains. Josh is a master bladesmith and founder of the Montana Knife Company, and Bayard is founder and CEO of American Giant. Both men are uniquely positioned to discuss the benefits and pitfalls of making products entirely in the United States. B…

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CNLP 726 | Becoming #1 In Your Field: Mark Faris Brings Lessons on Navigating Rapid Growth and Breaking Through Leadership Ceilings 1:28:37

3h ago1:28:37

1:28:37

Real estate mogul Mark Faris talks about going from being cut from professional hockey to becoming the #1 real estate agent and company in the nation. He explains what it took to become #1 in his field, how to break through leadership ceilings, and what every leader can learn to keep growing and improving. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ P…

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Our sports cartoonist Ricig attempts to make sense of Orioles pitching and Ravens zero tolerance policy with Nestor 36:30

8h ago36:30

36:30

Whenever we bring the Maryland Krab Kake Tour to Koco's Pub, we recruit our lifer pal and sage sports cartoonist Ricig as the Ko-Host to sort of the world of Baltimore news and views. This week, we attempt to make sense of the Orioles' pitching and the Ravens' zero tolerance policy. The post Our sports cartoonist Ricig attempts to make sense of Ori…

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John Martin of Maryland Lottery talks progressive jackpots and Orioles home runs with Nestor 27:05

18h ago27:05

27:05

With the Kentucky Derby in the books to Sovereignty, a reminder that the race never ends at the Maryland Lottery. Executive Director John Martin talks progressive jackpots, Orioles home runs and the seriousness of responsible gaming with Nestor as the eyes of the horse racing world turn to Baltimore and Pimlico for another Triple Crown hopeful. The…

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the total bad look of scuffling Baltimore Orioles 37:47

10h ago37:47

37:47

The Baltimore Orioles finally won a series, beating the New York Yankees twice at Camden Yards this week. The obvious pitching problems and mostly silent bats continue to perplex Luke Jones and Nestor as the Birds look to take another series from the Kansas City Royals. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the total bad look of scuffling Baltimor…

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Terry Beck of Kooper’s North shares personal passion for LLS, Burger Night and helping community raise funds to beat cancer 25:52

3d ago25:52

25:52

Terry Beck of Kooper's North shares his personal passion for beating leukemia and lymphoma and raising money for LLS through Burger Night and helping others like Nick Shultz from Heller Kowitz raise community funds for Visionary Of The Year to beat blood cancer. The post Terry Beck of Kooper’s North shares personal passion for LLS, Burger Night and…

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Luke Jones and Nestor continue a spring of exasperation and disappointment at Orioles malaise and lack of fight 39:47

3d ago39:47

39:47

The Orioles are taking beatings this month that no one in MLB could've predicted. Luke Jones and Nestor continue a chat about the exasperation and disappointment at the Birdland malaise and lack of fight – and starting pitching – on this beleaguered club as the Yankees crush the return of Kyle Gibson to Baltimore. The post Luke Jones and Nestor con…

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Visionary hopeful Nick Schultz and Mike DiGiacomo of BBB give Nestor the business of LLS fundraising and big events in May 26:37

3d ago26:37

26:37

Visionary of The Year hopeful Nick Schultz is joined by Mike DiGiacomo of the Better Business Bureau at Kooper's North in Mays Chapel on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to give Nestor the business and fun of fundraising for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's biggest soiree of the year and the events leading up to the big night in June. The post Visionary …

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Luke Jones and Nestor dissect Ravens draft picks and direction after Justin Tucker 44:00

3d ago44:00

44:00

No franchise or staff of scouts is more prepared to draft every April than the Baltimore Ravens. Luke Jones and Nestor dissect the eleven position players that Eric DeCosta selected in the NFL Draft over the weekend and the one kicker who will be in the Loop for all that follows life after Justin Tucker in Baltimore. The post Luke Jones and Nestor …

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Bill Cole joins Nestor at Kooper’s North for spring chat on Zoo lights, solar power, pitching and tariffs 33:49

6d ago33:49

33:49

After Bill Cole joined Nestor at Kooper's North on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour for a spring chat on zoo lights, solar power, bad pitching and the real cost of tariffs in industries like his at Cole Roofing and Gordian Energy, it inspired our intrepid host to take the Aparicio family over to Druid Hill Park for the Spring Illuminations. We highly re…

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Sugano missing sweet spot in huge win over Yankees 32:32

7d ago32:32

32:32

He's not a Number One starter but Tomoyuki Sugano has emerged as a solid rotation piece for the Orioles, who finally got a win on Monday night against the New York Yankees. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Japanese veteran missing the bats of the Bronx Bombers and pitching out of trouble early to give the Birds a chance to win. Ryan O'Hearn did th…

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Pete Raimondi gives Nestor a primer of policy review for your insurance education and protection 37:02

7d ago37:02

37:02

Our local insurance expert and guiding light for premium information Pete Raimondi joins Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Kooper's North for a primer on policy review and being more educated about your insurance so you know the protection you need and who to call when things go wrong in real life. The post Pete Raimondi gives Nestor a prime…

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434: Sarah Yourgrau—People You Should Know 1:30:51

4d ago1:30:51

1:30:51

You may know Sarah as the on-camera producer from Facebook’s Returning the Favor with Mike Rowe. She is also a two-time Emmy-winning storyteller, social anthropologist, founder and CEO of Common Ground Studios, and the absolute cheeriest person you’ll ever meet! Sarah talks with Mike about their new show, People You Should Know, which will premiere…

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CNLP 725 | Too Young to Lead? John Eldredge on Age, Authority, and the Hidden Hunger Success and Marriage Can't Fill 1:29:58

7d ago1:29:58

1:29:58

John Eldredge asks whether 30 is too young to be a lead pastor (and what to do if you're in your 20s or 30s and leading a large church). He also talks about finding spiritual authority and the stages every man goes through in life, from warrior to king to sage. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership A…

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles implosion and accountability from all concerned as Yankees arrive in Baltimore 54:45

7d ago54:45

54:45

With another listless weekend of baseball in Detroit and a bad sweep at the hands of the Tigers in the books, the first-place in the AL East New York Yankees arrive at Camden Yards with a battered, reeling version of the last-place Baltimore Orioles. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles implosion and demand accountability for all concerned as …

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Baseball historian Rob Neyer preaches patience on Rutschman and pivots to pitching pitfalls for Orioles 41:50

5d ago41:50

41:50

Our longtime SABR pal and baseball historian Rob Neyer has made visits from Oregon to talk baseball most of the century and is now the Commissioner of the West Coast League, which once hosted a young Adley Rutschman. It's getting late early for the stumbling Orioles but here's some wisdom on young players and pitching pitfalls for anyone who loves …

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Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness tells Nestor about bringing Far & Dotter to life in Pikesville 16:42

6d ago16:42

16:42

It once was a Panera on Reisterstown Road but if you've seen the changes, you should stop in and see the newest Far & Dotter storefront. Curio Wellness Chief Brand Officer Wendy Bronfein educates Nestor about bringing the family business home to the Pikesville community with a new partnership with former NBA player Al Harrington and his Viola line.…

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Luke Jones and Nestor recap very active Baltimore Ravens draft and update Tucker and kicker job 31:03

8d ago31:03

31:03

There is plenty of football to discuss in the aftermath of a weekend of 11 additions to the Baltimore Ravens' roster but the big kick in the room belongs to Eric DeCosta and the front office now that Tyler Loop appears to be the new kicker in Owings Mills. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the biggest offseason story in the city for the football franch…

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Venerable Detroit Tigers historian Lynn Henning talks pitching, young talent and why Orioles are flailing with Nestor 27:46

9d ago27:46

27:46

When it's time to talk Motown sports and the history of everything Michigan, we turn to venerable Tigers historian and columnist Lynn Henning of The Detroit News to talk pitching, young talent and why the Orioles are flailing with Nestor. He also talks about the window last summer where Tarik Skubal was being shopped and the rumors of a Jackson Hol…

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Seth Elkin of Maryland Lottery gets Nestor ready to pick a door on Lets Make a Deal 23:50

10d ago23:50

23:50

Anything that allows us to talk about the legit old game shows makes life better. Seth Elkin of The Maryland Lottery gets Nestor ready to pick a door in the new "Let's Make a Deal" and "Press Your Luck" scratch-off games. The post Seth Elkin of Maryland Lottery gets Nestor ready to pick a door on Lets Make a Deal first appeared on Baltimore Positiv…

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Leonard Raskin goes to Washington with The Great Eight for one more Stanley Cup run 26:01

10d ago26:01

26:01

It's playoff time and the Washington Capitals are the President's Trophy winner and Alex Ovechkin shows no signs of Father Time slowing him down this spring. Leonard Raskin went to Washington with The Great Eight for one more Stanley Cup run and got overtime magic. The post Leonard Raskin goes to Washington with The Great Eight for one more Stanley…

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens first round selection of Georgia safety Malaki Starks to bolster defense 40:05

10d ago40:05

40:05

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens first round selection of Georgia safety Malaki Starks to bolster defense The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens first round selection of Georgia safety Malaki Starks to bolster defense first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.By BP Podcast Audio

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Luke Jones and Nestor talk about Orioles losing too many April baseball games 32:52

11d ago32:52

32:52

The Orioles finally won a 2-1 game in Washington to avoid a sweep on Thursday night but Luke Jones and Nestor continue to talk about the fundamental roster problems of a scuffling Birds' squad that has stacked too many losses early to feel good about the pitching and defense. The post Luke Jones and Nestor talk about Orioles losing too many April b…

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Doug Workman gives Nestor some Baltimore water basics and ways to make sure it’s Liberty Pure fresh and safe 22:35

11d ago22:35

22:35

They measure water in parts-per-trillion these days and our pal Doug Workman of Liberty Pure continues to educate Nestor on some Baltimore water basics about well water, reservoir, contaminates and ways to make sure it's Liberty Pure – fresh and safe. Have you seen this truck? The post Doug Workman gives Nestor some Baltimore water basics and ways …

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Allen McCallum and Nestor convene to discuss Orioles many troubling April issues 30:15

11d ago30:15

30:15

It's getting late kinda early this spring as the Baltimore Orioles have provided an April thud. Our venerable Birdland (former) insider Allen McCallum joins Nestor for their 30th anniversary season of talking baseball, ownership, payroll and some wisdom on the importance of pitching. The post Allen McCallum and Nestor convene to discuss Orioles man…

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Rocker John Allen and NFL agent Chad Wiestling discuss how rock and roll changed their lives 57:13

12d ago57:13

57:13

Rock and roll hair, Brian Jack, football, Hammerjacks and the Cinderella story of Hershey heavy metal history: In a never-ending effort to bring Baltimore strangers together and make 'em friends, Nestor finally gets his lifer pal and rocker John Allen together with longtime NFL agent Chad Wiestling to discuss how the intersection of rock and roll a…

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Dave Preston of WTOP gives Nestor a Washington sports primer with Natitude and Caps Presidential playoff hopes 19:45

12d ago19:45

19:45

Our old WTOP Sports pal Dave Preston discusses the current state of Washington and Baltimore sports. The Orioles struggling with the worst starting pitching in the majors and frigid bats. The Nats have a rough schedule and a disappointing bullpen. And the Capitals are contending, with Alex Ovechkin creating thrills and chasing another goblet. The p…

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Dr. Ericka Covington educates Nestor about graduate level Coppin State University ways to elevate a modern career path 29:45

13d ago29:45

29:45

Dr. Ericka Covington discusses the significance of Coppin State University's 125th anniversary and its role in Baltimore's education and community, highlighting the small, intimate graduate program with 15 degree programs, 16 certificates, and a doctoral program, catering to adult learners and career changers. She educates Nestor on ways to elevate…

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss job of Brandon Hyde and one hit in Washington for Orioles 57:08

13d ago57:08

57:08

The pitching is battered and bad. The bats have been silent and morale appears near rock bottom. The Baltimore Orioles are in a bad spot and Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the job of Brandon Hyde – the motivator and manager – as the slump worsens and the left-handed pitchers on the other side stack up on the hill. Twenty four runs allowed on Sunday.…

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John Allen rocks through local rock history and Child’s Play reunion plans for M3 at Merriweather 35:51

13d ago35:51

35:51

It's always music magic anytime John Allen rocks through local rock history with us. The Stone Horses leader and one-time Child's Play drummer gives Nestor this year's reunion plans for M3 at Merriweather Post Pavilion as part of the biggest hard rock lineup and kickoff of a rocking summer. The post John Allen rocks through local rock history and C…

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NFL agent Chad Wiestling joins Nestor to discuss how the draft and offseason really work 47:20

14d ago47:20

47:20

It's always time well spent on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour talking rock music, Orioles baseball and his business as a lifelong NFL player agent with Chad Wiestling, who lives here in Baltimore but will be in Green Bay with his client and superstar running back Josh Jacobs all weekend. Lots of football knowledge in this one... The post NFL agent Cha…

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the disaster of Orioles starting pitching and Morton 48:03

14d ago48:03

48:03

After a 24-2 beat down in his latest start, Luke Jones and Nestor wonder what happens next for Charlie Morton and the Baltimore Orioles' beleaguered starting rotation with the season teetering in the wrong direction (already). Bad times in Birdland and no answers for the injured and American League's worst rotation. Up next: the Washington National…

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Former Councilman Tom Quirk brings Nestor the math of tarriffs, Federal cuts and damage being done to government 46:54

14d ago46:54

46:54

Bringing the Maryland Crab Cake Tour back to The Beaumont in Catonsville in the recent aftermath of the damage to the stock market and your 401K retirement accounts, it was imperative we get former Baltimore County Councilman and notorious financial centrist Tom Quirk back to do the math on tariffs, federal cuts and the damage being done to local g…

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433: Coffee with Mom—That Toy Really Sucks 1:07:44

11d ago1:07:44

1:07:44

Peggy Rowe, a.k.a. Mike’s three-time NYT bestselling mom, is back for a check-in. In this episode you’ll hear about the horrors of hoarding, books you’ll never read, dancin’ chicken, crab pickin’, and a Mother’s Day story about a toy that really sucks! Big thanks to our terrific sponsors AuraFrames.com/Mike Use code: Mike to get $35 off their best-…

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CNLP 724 | Leadership Wounds That Become Ticking Time Bombs: Levi Lusko on Navigating a Mid-Life Crisis in Ministry at 38 and the Mixed Gifting and Motivations of Preachers 1:26:20

14d ago1:26:20

1:26:20

Levi Lusko opens up about navigating a mid-life crisis in ministry at 38 and identifying wounds that become a ticking time bomb. Plus, Levi and Carey explore the mixed motives and gifting of preachers. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @thea…

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Seth Elkin of Maryland Lottery brings winners home with local jackpots and Home Run Riches 16:13

15d ago16:13

16:13

Three big winners around Baltimore this week and the Orioles homers keep adding up. Seth Elkin of The Maryland Lottery brings the winners home with local jackpots and the new Back To The Future scratch-off game. The post Seth Elkin of Maryland Lottery brings winners home with local jackpots and Home Run Riches first appeared on Baltimore Positive W…

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles prosperity after Sugano solid start and bats awakening 33:35

17d ago33:35

33:35

In the aftermath of the best Orioles' start of the year on the hill, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss any hope of consistent Orioles' prosperity in the starting rotation after a much-welcomed strong seven-inning effort from Tomoyuki Sugano on Thursday night. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles prosperity after Sugano solid start and bats aw…

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Former Terps coach Bino Ranson and Nestor tell tale of meeting on a Golden Ring basketball court in 1989 30:57

18d ago30:57

30:57

If you love the Maryland Terps, you know the recruiting work of longtime Assistant Coach Orlando "Bino" Ranson. Nestor has often told the 1989 story of drafting him Number One overall in a frigid Golden Ring Middle School gym when Bino was 11 years old on a Golden Ring Junior house league team. They finally sat down at Costas Inn to talk about it 3…

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432: Gene Simmons—The Sun Never Sets on Planet Cool 1:15:54

16d ago1:15:54

1:15:54

The multilingual, bass-thumping, capitalist dives into what made him fall in love with America, his unforgettable first job involving prosthetic testes, and the etymology of the word a**hole. It’s a free-wheeling discussion from Moses to Superman and everything in between. Shout out to our great sponsors ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe to try ZipIntro for FR…

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles prosperity with solid Kremer start and Holliday grand slam win 59:09

19d ago59:09

59:09

On a night with a great start from Dean Kremer and a clean sheet from the Orioles' bullpen, Luke Jones and Nestor the discuss a sign of pitching prosperity and an awakening from the bat of Jackson Holliday in grand slam win over the Cleveland Guardians. Beware: fashion statements within... The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles prosperity w…

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A birthday tribute to Mister Costas with Nick Triantafilos and Chuck Jacobs and Nestor on MD Crab Cake Tour 28:34

19d ago28:34

28:34

A birthday tribute to Mister Costas with Nick Triantafilos and Chuck Jacobs and Nestor on MD Crab Cake Tour The post A birthday tribute to Mister Costas with Nick Triantafilos and Chuck Jacobs and Nestor on MD Crab Cake Tour first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.By BP Podcast Audio

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Bino Ranson and Greg Szczepaniak discuss importance of youth sports in Baltimore with Nestor at Costas Inn 28:47

19d ago28:47

28:47

It was serendipity that old-school listener and realtor Greg Szczepaniak chose to join the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Costas Inn to discuss South Baltimore Little League baseball mojo while sitting in with longtime Terps basketball assistant coach Bino Ranson, who Nestor coached as an 11-year old basketball prodigy in a Rosedale rec league in 1989.…

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Former Orioles voice Michael Reghi brings some Baltimore heat from Cleveland as Guardians arrive 34:37

19d ago34:37

34:37

As always, time well spent with former Orioles' TV voice Michael Reghi brings some Baltimore high heat from his home base in Cleveland, as the Guardians arrive and we discuss the importance of reliable starting pitching and great partners to analyze it. The post Former Orioles voice Michael Reghi brings some Baltimore heat from Cleveland as Guardia…

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CNLP 723 | Pick My Brain: Raw Answers to Your Leadership Questions on Ambition, Being a "Professional" Christian, and Firing People 35:26

19d ago35:26

35:26

Carey Nieuwhof takes the top questions young leaders submitted about ambition and how it works for and against you. Plus, he discusses media consumption habits, being a 'professional" Christian because you work on staff, and how to fire people (well). 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 W…

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss woeful state of Orioles after Tuesday loss to Guardians 37:49

19d ago37:49

37:49

High expectations, young bats and "veteran" starting pitching have been a toxic early-season mix for the Baltimore Orioles, who are scuffling to hit the baseball. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the listless state of Birdland after Tuesday's loss to the Cleveland Guardians. The post Luke Jones and Nestor discuss woeful state of Orioles after Tuesday …

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