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We visit with legendary super agent Leigh Steinberg several times a year and just talk football, life, business and the modern athlete. If you know of his rocky and wildly successful journey, you know he wants to share his wisdom on the sunny side of the street and his newest book, "The Comeback," is his playbook for turning life’s setbacks into your greatest victories. We also chatted about the...

It's always the hardest topic to discuss in our community but we are always here to educate and help victims of sexual assault. Laura Clary from the GBMC S.A.F.E. (Sexual Assault Forensic Examination) team invites Nestor to "Walk A Mile In Their Shoes" on April 17th in Towson in the 11th annual event that is a fundraiser and an awareness campaign to help anyone in need after the worst trauma any...

As part of our fun chatting with Canadian musicians and legends this spring, we welcomed Derry Grehan of Honeymoon Suite for a visit to discuss the old MTV and Much Music days and a new album, "Wake Me Up When The Sun Goes Down." Who didn't love the song and video "New Girl Now"? Time to feel it again...The post Derry Grehan of Honeymoon Suite tells Nestor about new album and talk Canadian and...

There are lots of fun ways to win money when you play The Maryland Lottery but the second edition of The Big Spin is memorably awesome. In our weekly visit with Executive Director John Martin, we discuss when the winners and big spinners arrive at the Montgomery Park headquarters for their turn at the wheel of big winning.The post John Martin of The Maryland Lottery gives Nestor the lowdown on...

Our longtime friend and television executive Jim Williams returns to examine the evolving and quickly changing MLB media model as MASN disintegrates and 10 teams were searching for local ways to distribute 162 baseball games in each market. Here, Nestor gets a professional MLB primer on money, networks and future of watching the games from outside the stadium.The post Media examiner Jim Williams...

After a sloppy weekend sweep in Pittsburgh, the Orioles took advantage of decent pitching and cold bats in Chicago, closing out a trio of wins that buoys the upcoming home stand against San Francisco and Arizona with some renewed optimism. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss all elements of a Birds team that is navigating a choppy start to the season with more injuries and help needed on the mound.The...

Sure, we give Pittsburgh a hard time but once we saw that the newest Orioles superstar Pete Alonso took his guys to The Clemente Museum when the Birds flew in, we knew it was time to reach to our old pal Duane Rieder in Da 'Burgh to invite us behind the scenes for 21 tales of Roberto Clemente that only the curator of this fabulous place can bring to life.The post Duane Rieder of The Clemente...

Our PGA pro Ed Miller of Pine Ridge and Classic 5 Golf gets Nestor ready to smell the azaleas outside Butler Cabin and a full preview of The Masters in Augusta as he prepares for another turn on the fairway on the most famous golf course in the world. It's golf season, Baltimore!The post PGA pro Ed Miller of Pine Ridge and Classic 5 Golf gets Nestor ready to smell the azaleas of Butler Cabin and...

It certainly made news throughout the NFL that two-time MVP Lamar Jackson was present on the first day of the Baltimore Ravens offseason program. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the work ahead for rookie head coach Jesse Minter as Eric DeCosta and the scouting department have their hands full in trying to improve last year's disappointing 8-9 roster. Lots of question marks and possibilities ahead...

Nothing has been ideal for the Baltimore Orioles pitching thus far but the past two days of Norfolk rescues for the bullpen have come from unlikely sources. This time it was Brandon Young returning for a spot start on a cold night in Chicago that got the Birds a victory after an ugly sweep in Pittsburgh. Luke Jones and Nestor tip their caps to Povich and Young and wonder when the bats will warm...