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TJ Trout

An 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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  1. 100

    Gary Johnson

    Former Governor of New Mexico, and former Presidential candidate Gary Johnson joins TJ, to discuss, and go back and forth on some interesting takes and ideas that Johnson has. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. 99

    Brock Wolf/Gina Goodson

    Brock Wolf from the Veteran's Integration Center joins TJ to discuss what their organization does, which provides housing services and help for Veterans. Then TJ is joined by Gina Goodson from Albuquerque The Magazine to discuss there latest issue about Big Foot. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. 98

    Tiguex

    Albuquerque-based composer Raven Chacon, and Pulitzer Prize recipient, joins TJ to talk about Tiguex a large-scale musical composition consisting of twenty overlapping movements performed over the span of a day. Plus more inane banter, and an email bag. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. 97

    The Next Frontier

    TJ is joined by New Mexico Secretary of Economic Development Secretary Rob Black. They have an interesting conversation ranging from Fusion Energy, Quantum Computers, Space Technology, and attracting new business to New Mexico. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. 96

    Fireworks in Albuquerque

    After this 4th of July weekend and 250th Anniversary of the United States, TJ returns to talk about fires in the City and other nearby States. He also discusses the infamous red card in the FIFA World Cup, and an Email bag. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. 95

    Personal Reflecting Pool

    TJ gets the show started by talking about top ten guitarists of all time according to Rolling Stone Magazine. Plus Trumps attempt at voter suppression, and Gaba with news on the former New Mexico Republican Treasurer. Lastly Natassja Leyba talks about the Bliss building. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  7. 94

    News of the World with Josh

    Josh "The Professor" Kastenberg joins TJ to discuss the latest in news and politics around the World. Some of the topics they talk about are the Supreme Court and Trump, Birth right citizenship, and the temporary shutting down of one of the worlds largest Super Conductors. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  8. 93

    Who Else?

    Editor in Chief of Guitar World and Co-Author of the book "Blow By Blow...The Jeff Beck Story", Brad Tolinski joins TJ to talk about his new book. He discusses the life and legacy of the late great guitarist Jeff Beck. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  9. 92

    Starting Hot

    TJ is feeling it and starts off hot, with big subjects this week including more news on the Fentanyl dump, and Birth right citizenship. Then he talks about the good ole days of shock jock radio and an old picture he posted of himself with some scantily clad women. Also a Weekly World News roundup, and Gaba with data center news. All this on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  10. 91

    Environmental Blues

    Director of the Rio Grande Chapter of the Sierra Club, and recipient of  a 250 Flags honor from News Radio KKOB, Camilla Feibelnam joins TJ to discuss data centers, wind energy, and electric rates with TJ. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  11. 90

    Father Chris Zugger

    From Our Lady of Perpetual Help Byzantine Catholic Church in Albuquerque, now residing in Phoenix, AZ., Father Chris Zugger joins TJ to discuss the recent developments in the Ukraine and Russian war. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  12. 89

    Rick Hobson

    From Jericho Nursery, Rich Hobson joins TJ to talk about your garden and yard care, particularly in the heat, and drought. He also talks Seed Sack with TJ. All this and more on News Radio KKOB  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  13. 88

    Connie Collins

    Connie Collins from, Tamaya Horse Rehab, announces the return of Rodeo Tamaya, a weekly public rodeo series taking place on the Santa Ana Pueblo this summer. The public rodeos will take place every Thursday evening between June 11 and August 13, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and are open to the public. The series offers a weekly summer experience rooted in New Mexico’s ranching and western heritage. Tamaya Horse Rehab is a nonprofit organization that rescues horses that have been injured, neglected, or misunderstood and rehabilitates them through training and care.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  14. 87

    Hippos in the Reflecting Pool

    TJ continues talk about two subjects he's been really bringing up. First more talk regarding the Fentanyl drop in Albuquerque, and second more on the Reflecting Pool. Then a Weekly World News roundup. All this and more on News Radio KKOB  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  15. 86

    Lee Munson

    From Portfolio Wealth Advisors "Money Man" Lee Munson joins TJ to discuss the global economy, and your finances. They spend the majority of the hour talking about the $300 billion dollar payoff to Iran, and what that will do to the U.S. economy. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  16. 85

    250th Anniversary of the United States

    Josh "The Professor" Kastenberg, and Historian/expert, and author on Thomas Jefferson, Peter Onuf join TJ to discuss Thomas Jefferson, as this is another installment of history they bring to you  to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the United States. Peter's book is entitled "Thomas Jefferson Survives...American Independence in his time and ours". All this on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  17. 84

    DEA Fentanyl Dump

    Former Albuquerque Mayoral candidate Alex Uballez joins TJ to discuss the controversial Fentanyl dump by the DEA. Uballez who was a US Attorney for the State of New Mexico explains what went on, and the thinking and methodology by the Dept. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  18. 83

    Jolene Guttierez Kruger

    Former journalist with the Albuquerque Journal, and now currently political and news blogger Jolene Guttierez Kruger joins TJ to discuss local news and politics from her prospective. She talks about kids in the State of New Mexico, the Fentanyl dump, and what will Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham do when she is out of office. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  19. 82

    Ben Lucero

    From Indigo Mortgage, Ben Lucero joins TJ to discuss housing affordability, interest rates, Recast, and World Cup Soccer. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  20. 81

    News of the World with Josh

    Josh "The Professor' Kastenberg joins TJ to discuss the latest in news and politics around the World. Some of the topics they talk about are the Iran peace talks, the Fentanyl dump in Albuquerque, and the Reflecting Pool. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  21. 80

    Reboot.. AI and the Race to save Democracy

    Author Beth Simone Noveck joins TJ to discuss her new book "Reboot..AI and the Race to save Democracy". This book talks about Democracy is in retreat at home and abroad. Our institutions and our politics are more broken than ever. At this delicate moment, artificial intelligence has burst onto the scene, a powerful technology that holds as much potential to bolster democracy as to harm it. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  22. 79

    Pumpkin love assistance

    TJ crazy from the triple digit heat talks to us about a disturbing thing he is doing...assisting his pumpkins in having sexual, or as he calls it pollination help. Then a Weekly World News roundup, and lastly he is joined by former DEA agent, administrator and author Mike Vigil on the Fentanyl dump in Albuquerque. All this and more on News Radio KKOB.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  23. 78

    Local media insider

    Local media insider Pat Davis from the online periodicals The Paper, and City Desk ABQ joins TJ to discuss controversial news and politics with TJ. Some of the topics they talk about are the DEA sanctioned Fentanyl dump in Albuquerque, plus data centers built in NM, and Albuquerque ranked high with clean/solar energy. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  24. 77

    Quetzal

    Author and artist Andrew Shows joins TJ to discuss his brand new book entitled "Quetzal" This book is foremost a ghost story about Quetzal.  He is a child of the Yucatan jungle who is born within a lost ancient Mayan city. Andrew also talks about his stories and experiences and how they help create his books. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  25. 76

    Dating yourself

    TJ loves to date himself, it's ridiculous, talking about an old George McGovern T-shirt he had? Then the crew talk about the alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism. Gaba and TJ get into a spirited debate about the movie Disclosure, and an email bag about Iran. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  26. 75

    Celebrating 250

    With the 250th Anniversary of the United States quickly approaching, TJ and show regular Josh Kastenberg are endeavoring to bring a short series of shows highlighting and talking about certain events that helped create our country. TJ and Josh also bring in a different guest expert to join the conversation. On this episode they are joined by Paul Andrew Hutton. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  27. 74

    State of the States

    President of the think tank Imagine New Mexico Steve Moise, talks about the state of the states, and how New Mexico stands at the bottom of National rankings when it comes to education, and other areas of quality of life. He talks about what solutions can be done to bring us up. All this and more on News Radio KKOB.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  28. 73

    KKOB Golf Classic

    The KKOB Classic is now in the books, and here with a recap is KKOB Operations Manager Aaron "Buck" Burnett joining TJ to talk about it. Then Gaba has Epstein files news, and an email bag about he Obama Presidential Center. All this an more on News Radio KKOB.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  29. 72

    MikeVigilMonday

    Michael S. Vigil updating TJ on the drug war on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  30. 71

    Green Summit Landscape

    Gary Fears and Adam from Green Summit Landscape join TJ to talk about gardening and growing in the extreme heat, and with the tough water shortages in New Mexico. They also talk about rocks, wind and, growing, trimming, and pruning. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  31. 70

    Ultraprocessed Food Addiction

    Yes such a thing exists, very gross, ultraprocessed food addiction, and TJ talks about the very unhealthy phenomena. Then TJ's hatred for the badly thought out ART BUS. Lastly bass player from the Metal band Five Finger Death Punch joins TJ to talk about a Comedy show he has at TRU Lounge here in Albuquerque. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  32. 69

    News of the World with Josh

    Josh "The Professor" Kastenberg joins TJ to discuss the current news and politics of the World. Todays topic was the Iran Peace Deal, when it goes into effect, will the two parties and others play nice, and Israel's involvement as well. All this on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  33. 68

    Some peace in the middle east

    An Iran peace deal is finally at hand, but TJ questions so much of what this administration is telling us and putting on the table. Trujillo is back from vacation where he saw the band Rush play after 11 years on a hiatus. Then TJ quickly talks about two locals up for a James Beard Award, and an email bag. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  34. 67

    The Psychic & UFOs

    A Very Buff TJ & Psychic Cynthia Hess take your calls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  35. 66

    Isotopes with Forrest Stultting

    Tj talks baseball with Forrest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  36. 65

    The Plague, a Trillionaire & World Cup

    TJ & the Crew on: The Plague, a Trillionaire & World CupSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  37. 64

    TJ-Merritt

    Merritt Allen (Merrittocracy.news) dishes on Trump & Washington DC and State politics with TJ.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  38. 63

    Alex Uballez

    Alex Uballez, Former Prosecutor & Mayoral candidate, talks with TJ about city & national issues and starts measuring the drapes in TJ's office.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  39. 62

    TJ-3pm Wednesday Jun10

    Vehicle Registration fees, Bret Michaels quits the Great 'Merican State Fair.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  40. 61

    The Border, Jupiter Project & Screwworm

    Tj & Jerry Pacheco of the NM Border Industrial Association talk tunnels under the border wall, Screwworm invasion, & the latest turns of the screw in Dona Ana County from the Jupiter Project.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  41. 60

    You Say You Want a Revolution?

    TJ, Josh Kastenberg & Professor Rick Schneid drop some American Revolutionary History on you for America's 250th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  42. 59

    Radioland & Cat Scratch Bobcat Fever

    3pm hour of the TJ Trout show from Thursday, June 11, 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  43. 58

    Paws & Stripes

    TJ is joined by Vincent Sandoval & Stacy Bruce  with special pups for Veterans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  44. 57

    Meet The Press & Green El Nino Weather

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  45. 56

    History Lesson

    To celebrate the 250th Anniversary of America, TJ and Josh Kastenberg kick off an unofficial series of short history lessons and discussions starting with the Revolution. They are also joined by NMSU History Professor Jamie Bronstein. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  46. 55

    The Other Route 66

    From the Albuquerque Museum Curator of History Alicia Romero joins TJ to discuss upcoming events and programs at the Museum. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  47. 54

    Dr. Barry Ramo

    Cardiologist, Medical Director for New Heart, and consultant for KOAT Action 7 News, Dr. Barry Ramo joins TJ to discuss the best practices for you health. He talks about cancer vaccines, cancer screenings, and weight loss drugs. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  48. 53

    Honor Flight/Medicare

    Tim Mueret joins TJ to discuss Honor Flight, Honor Flight is a national organization that transports American Veterans to Washington DC to honor and celebrate them for their service and sacrifices. Then Tim puts his other hat on and becomes the "Medicare Answer Man", to discuss new changes in plans for Medicaid/Medicare, and Presbyterian. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  49. 52

    News of the World with Josh

    Josh "The Professor" Kastenberg joins TJ to discuss the latest in news and politics around the World. He talks about the 250th Anniversary of the United States, the rights of passage on rivers and streams in New Mexico, and the Primary elections. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  50. 51

    Rio Grande Food Project

    Director of Development Kathy Cunningham from the Rio Grande Food Project, the largest food pantry on Albuquerque's west side, joins TJ to discuss what they do. She talks about the urban garden, and how they are a community hub, she also talks about the SNAP cuts, and tech assistance that they offer. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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An 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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