TJ Trout
1,783 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsAn off-centered, eyes-open look at the world, interspersed with bloviating useless nonsense. Every weekday, 96.3 News Radio KKOB's TJ Trout helps you make sense of a senseless world.
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Episodes
Comedy and Politics
March 22, 2024 18:15 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBComic/actor, and Bernalillo County Commissioner Steven Michael Quezada discusses his new comedy venue Quezada's Comedy Club and Cantina, and the local and national comics that will be performing there. Plus he discusses issues that face Bernalillo county with TJ on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hold the line
March 21, 2024 23:15 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBGuitarist and founding member of the band Toto Steve Lukather, discusses the current tour they are on, which brings them here to Albuquerque at Revel Entertainment Center Saturday night. He also discusses working on the iconic album Thriller, and the band Weezer with TJ on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Remembering the Fallen
March 21, 2024 22:06 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBAuthor, and former DEA agent, administrator Mike Vigil discusses fallen officer Justin Hare who was murdered in Tucumcari, NM. Mike also discusses The 100 Club an organization that helps with financial assistance to the families of police and first responders who die in the line of duty. All this and more with TJ on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Health with Dr. Ramo
March 21, 2024 19:46 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBCardiologist, and Medical Director for New Heart Dr. Barry Ramo discusses March being Colon Cancer Month, and when to get screened and what signs to look out for. He also discusses what too much screen time can do to a Childs brain, and anger as a disease with TJ on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Great Danes!
March 20, 2024 23:38 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBFrom Regal Dane Rescue, Nina Pachecho discusses Great Danes and the rescue organization which has chapters both in Arizona and New Mexico. Nina also discusses the dogs themselves, their history, behavior, how much they eat, and their needs with TJ on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Don't talk about my clothes
March 20, 2024 22:03 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBTJ has a moment that he feels as he says, uncomfortable with Gaba constantly noticing and talking about his fashions sense. Then both TJ and Gaba discuss cyberattacks most recently hitting water systems across the U.S. Plus an email bag with TJ on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
News with Josh
March 20, 2024 18:31 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBJosh "The Professor" Kastenberg comes in to discuss the news of the world. He touches on subjects such as Trumps appeals, aid to Ukraine, and TJ and Josh both address an email on why the U.S. should continue to help the Ukraine and why the U.S. should not help expand NATO. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
State Regulations
March 19, 2024 23:35 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBNew Mexico State Senator Moe Maestas discusses strange state regulations particularly related to combat sports. Plus TJ asks the Senator about CYFD, and they sneak in a little Lobo talk, this and more all on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Corporate big brother
March 19, 2024 22:23 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBIn light of a guest we had talking about TikTok, TJ is worried more and more about being listened to by social media sights and wonders who's listening and watching your every move. Plus TJ talks about hoping the Lobos win Friday when he broadcasts from the Downs. All on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
TikTok
March 19, 2024 19:09 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBFrom ABQ-IT Greg Mullin comes in to discuss the controversial social media site TikTok. He talks about how it works, the possible Chinese influence, and the younger generations aspiring to become content creators with TJ on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SOARB
March 18, 2024 23:36 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBRetired District Court Judge Tommy Jewell, and Communications Director Estevan Vasquez come in and discuss SOARB Sheriff's Office Advisory and Review Board. A board created to make sure transparency and accountability are being practiced by the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Dept. All this and more with TJ on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
You are scheduled for training
March 18, 2024 22:29 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBTJ may have averted being scammed online because of his continuous training, but grows tired and annoyed of the corporate phishing scams designed to fight real scammers. Also Gaba has a story regarding United Airlines, and the Lobos are in the big dance. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
St. Patrick's Beer Friday
March 18, 2024 18:52 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBFrom the local establishment Two Fools Tavern owner Tom White comes in for this St. Patrick's Day beer Friday, brings in samples and talks about the holiday overall with TJ on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Leprechauns and bagpipes
March 18, 2024 17:55 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBWell maybe no leprechauns, but definitely bagpipes, as TJ was joined by Bill Horn, and David Franklin from High Desert Pipes and Drums. They come in and talk about the bagpipes and play them as well, to get us all ready for The St. Patrick's Day holiday. All on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stoned Rats!
March 15, 2024 22:07 - 23 minutes - 22 MBHour number of the show has TJ talking about rats who are getting stoned at police precincts in New Orleans, he also talks about the top 50 cities where rats are really bad. TJ also talks about the Lobos in the MWC Tournament, and the Mega million jackpot. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Talking with Marty
March 15, 2024 18:46 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBFormer Albuquerque Mayor Marty Chavez gives his takes on several issues that are currently in the news. Some of these topics include the State of the Union address, Israel and Hamas, and food deserts in Albuquerque with TJ on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cheese Thursday
March 14, 2024 23:38 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBFrom the New Mexico Cheese Guild Lissa Knudson, and Casey Holland come in to discuss, well cheese. Not just cheese and eating it, but a way to make it, the very many different types, history etc., with TJ on New Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Memories of TJ
March 14, 2024 22:32 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBTJ starts off the show talking about being a memory on the Albuquerque Memories Facebook page. He also discusses spring break in Florida, the UNM men's basketball team and a possible ban on Tik Tok. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Baseball History
March 14, 2024 18:41 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBGary Sarnoff, author of Team of Destiny: Walter Johnson, Clark Griffith, Bucky Harris, and the 1924 Washington Senators, discuss the history of this team and their amazing run 100 years ago, with TJ on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Browns and Elephants
March 14, 2024 18:20 - 25 minutes - 23 MBTJ kicks off the first hour of the show, by ranting and talking about what his Cleveland Browns did in free agency. Plus Natassja brings up a story about a pregnant elephant at he Albuquerque Zoo, and TJ goes to his email bag. All this and more on News Radio kKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NFL Free Agency
March 12, 2024 23:24 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBFormer UNM Quarterback, NFL assistant coach, ZEAL at UNM's African American Student Services, and TJ's official NFL analyst Ned James, discusses free agency in the National Football League. This and other great topics with TJ on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Back from his fishing trip
March 12, 2024 22:30 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBBack from his fishing trip, TJ returns with a vengeance, as he talks about his poor elderly cats keeping him up all night. Then he talks to Gaba about the State of the Union address, and Katie Britt, and Gaba brings up a story of people loosing their digits at one of the coldest games of all time in the NFL at Kansas City. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Democratic Party
March 12, 2024 19:55 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBKKOB fill in host Jeff Apodaca talks to former NM State Senator Clemente Sanchez. They discuss the politics within the Democratic Party that have created some strife amongst the party, as well as Sanchez running for reelection. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sports and some politics
March 12, 2024 19:34 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBKKOB fill in host Jeff Apodaca talks to The Sports Animal morning show The Opening Drives host Jeff Simbieda. They discuss whether the State Legislature should get paid, Lobo basketball and the Mountain West Conference Tournament, and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fill in host Jeff Apodaca
March 12, 2024 18:48 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBKKOB fill in host Jeff Apodaca kicks off the show talking about a couple of dogs he is fostering. Then he takes calls and talks a little about the Oscars, bad drivers in NM, and the deal he has with his son to use the truck. Plus Biden and Trump discussion, all this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Health of New Mexico
March 11, 2024 19:45 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBFill in host for KKOB Jeff Apodaca is joined by Dr. Julie Harrigan from Physician EHR Solutions and Tracy Goldisen from the Rio Rancho Observer and the Albuquerque Journal to discuss the the health and health care in New Mexico. They also discuss women's reproductive rights and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mortgages and Shortage of homes
March 11, 2024 19:29 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBFill in KKOB host Jeff Apodaca talks to Ben Lucero from Indigo Mortgage along side his daughter Sima Lucero to discusses mortgages and mortgage rates. They also discuss the shortage of homes, and offer advice on what to do to buy a home in this current economy. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fill in Host Jeff Apodaca
March 11, 2024 18:47 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBFill in Host for KKOB Jeff Apodaca starts the program off talking about the State of Nation Address by President Biden. He takes calls and asks questions such as how did Biden do, did he satisfy you as far as what he said and the direction we are going under his administration. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What is in your future?
March 06, 2024 18:42 - 28 minutes - 26 MBPsychic and all around spooky person Cynthia Hess comes in to tell you your future. She starts by going through the whole crew, then takes calls. She asks your birthday then takes questions and gives you a reading. All this with TJ on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fungus among us
March 06, 2024 18:24 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBFrom Matt's Mushroom Farm, Matt Fien Gretton discusses Mycology which is the study of mushrooms. He also discusses other phenomena related to mushrooms such their strange communication with trees, psilocybin, and what types of mushrooms grow in NM with TJ on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
News of the day with Josh
March 06, 2024 17:59 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBJosh "The Professor" Kastenberg comes in and discusses the news of the day both foreign and domestic that effect us directly or indirectly. Heavy subjects like The Supreme Court and Trump and the 14th Amendment, an individual and his Tic Toc account wearing a State Policeman's uniform, and Nikki Haley with TJ on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
News around the City
March 05, 2024 19:09 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBFounder/Publisher of City Desk ABQ Pat Davis, and Editor of The Paper Andy Lyman two city wide periodicals that cover Albuquerque news, issues, politics of the day, come in and discuss the following issues. The DWI/APD scandal, Chief Medinas car crash, the APD crime stats, and Adam's Market are talked about with TJ on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pueblo Baseball
March 05, 2024 00:21 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBFrom the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Executive Director Scott Simmonds and Museum Curator Michelle Lanteri come in to discuss Pueblo baseball, it's history, and a dedicated exhibit for it at the IPCC, Plus other exhibits coming to the Cultural Center with TJ on New Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Where do flags come from?
March 04, 2024 23:23 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBTJ comes in on this Monday afternoon pondering where do flags come from? He's loosing it as he prepares to head to Florida for vacation in a couple of days. Plus prices at restaurants and grocery stores, and a visit from Stacey Trappman from Blue Star Mothers, a group that creates care packages for troops overseas. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Getting ready for spring
March 04, 2024 19:50 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBFrom Jericho Nursery, Rick Hobson comes in to get your yard and gardens ready for the spring. He discusses how to grow and care for your fruits and vegetables, trees and grass, also water use and how to deal with certain types of pests that can infiltrate your soil. All this and more with TJ on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Romance Scams
March 02, 2024 00:34 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBActing Director of the New Mexico Securities Division Benjamin Schrope discusses Pig Butchering. A phenomena where people commit scams in the name of romance by using fake apps or website. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bad Sneakers
March 02, 2024 00:26 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBTJ learns a lesson on social media after he posts a picture of President Biden wearing bad sneakers a take on Trumps bad sneakers, sparking a social media war. Also your preference of peanut butter chunky or creamy, plus bad plastic surgery, all on New Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
News of the World with Josh
March 01, 2024 19:23 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBJosh "The Professor" Kastenberg discusses the news of the World that impacts us all directly or indirectly. Some of the topics he discusses are the separation of church and state, the Supreme Court and Trumps immunity, and Christian Nationalism with TJ on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Who pays the bills in your family?
March 01, 2024 01:10 - 28 minutes - 26 MBFrom Portfolio Wealth Advisors Lee Munson comes in to discuss joint finances, or separate with married couples. Then he discusses inflation, and interest rates effecting the market with TJ on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
90 Weight oil
February 29, 2024 23:31 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBTJ is displeased with the coffee in the breakroom, he says it's burnt and it's gross and it's heavy like 90 weight oil. Other things that come up in this hour are, hackers threatening to release documents on Trumps case in Georgia, and Wendy's adjusting their prices. All this on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The evils of weed?
February 29, 2024 01:08 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBCardiologist and Medical Director at New Heart, Dr. Barry Ramo discusses his concerns about marijuana and it's long term effects, as before it was legalized not enough studies were done. He also discusses the dangers if children get into their parents weed, and long term Covid with TJ on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Arts Thrive
February 29, 2024 00:23 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBDevelopment Officer at the Albuquerque Museum Foundation, Denise Crouse comes in to discuss the Arts Thrive. The Arts Thrive Gala is an exhibition made to raise money and support for the Albuquerque Museum which will be held March 16th, 2024. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The legend of Griselda
February 28, 2024 18:58 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBAuthor and former DEA agent and administrator Mike Vigil discusses Griselda Blanco aka "The Black Widow", a ruthless Columbian drug lord whose network flooded Miami with cocaine. Mike also discusses problematic youth, psychopaths'/sociopaths who murder without remorse with TJ on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UNM Football
February 28, 2024 00:15 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBBrand new Head football coach for the University of New Mexico Bronco Mendenhall joins TJ and discusses his new gig, recruiting, and what his plans are to get this program up and running and winning. Plus TJ discusses food stores and prices, inflation of groceries, on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Blowin in the wind
February 27, 2024 23:36 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBTJ kicks off talking about the crazy wind, and fires in the Bosque. Plus his environmental building control crusade gets locked covers on all the thermostats in the studio. TJ also talks about new pants for Major League baseball players, and he goes into an email bag response. All on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Merritt's views
February 24, 2024 00:42 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBPolitical pundit and blogger Merritt Allen discusses very interesting political news and gives some very candid responses. Some of those issues include Alabama and embryos, is government becoming too intrusive?, and Nikki Haley and the South Carolina Primary with TJ on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Update on Odie
February 24, 2024 00:26 - 24 minutes - 22 MBTJ kicks off this Friday show talking about the sea level rising on the Eastern Seaboard. Then we get an update on the Odie lunar probe from Space Science Director Jim Greenhouse from the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kastenberg explains
February 23, 2024 19:17 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBJosh "The Professor" Kastenberg discusses and explains complicated news both foreign and domestic. Some of the topics he touches on are, the Rust movie shooting, Alexander Smirnoff, moon laws, Fani Willis, and the Supreme Court and Trump with TJ on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NM Trout Conclave
February 23, 2024 00:17 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThe NM Trout Conclave is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of trout fishing in NM's waters through restoration of riparian habits. Elizabeth Noyes is the New Mexico Trout newsletter editor, and Bruce Newton is the VP of the Board of Directors of NM Trout and they discuss an event they've got coming up March 1st with TJ on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Poop Scooper
February 22, 2024 23:25 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBTJ is anxiously awaiting for the "Odie" lunar probe to land as they are broadcasting it on CNN, then Gaba has an interesting job offer for TJ, he's looking for a person who collects and picks up human feces across the City of Albuquerque. Then some odds and ends from TJ's email bag, all on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.