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TJ Trout

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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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www.newsradiokkob.com

Latest episode

Nov 12, 2026

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Episodes

Nag or Brag 03.09.2026

Well, we called it, after TJ threw out the first pitch last night at the Albuquerque Isotopes, that he would come back and either nag or brag, you decide. Forest Stulting, Manager, and Public Relations from the Isotopes joins TJ to talk about the pitch. Plus, data center talk, and the flock camera dude. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gambling Help 02.09.2026

Shannon Dictson, President of the Responsible Gaming Association of New Mexico joins TJ to discuss what they do. Which is "Prevention, education, and treatment for gambling. Also September is Responsible Gaming Education Month. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oh, put me in, coach 02.09.2026

Today is the day TJ throws out the first pitch at the Isotopes game, lets see if he goes all 50Cent. Plus a story witnessed by Trujillo and reported by Natassja Leyba about a man who took and disabled some flock cameras then got arrested in front of the Police Dept. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ms. Military and misery 01.09.2026

Merritt Allen joins TJ to discuss the latest in news of politics and her expertise in the Military particularly the press. They talk about Mark Wayne Mullins comments on ICE and the election, the Dept. of Defense and the Press, and her site Merrittocracy.news. All this and more on News Radio KKOB  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Old Man Gloom 01.09.2026

It's that time of year again, the burning of Zozobra. Ray Sandoval joins TJ to discuss what's happening this Friday as they burn Zozobra. Plus, he talks about the dos and do nots at the event, and the work that goes into the whole event, and a harrowing story of Zozobra and rain. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pig Knuckles 01.09.2026

TJ is excited about throwing out the first pitch tomorrow at the Isotopes game, we talk about the time Carlye and Trujillo once did it. Also drinking wine like like a sophisticate, and Gaba with more news of officers on leave due to the DWI scandal. Plus, a Geezer Rock and an email bag. All this and more on New Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News of the World with Josh 31.08.2026

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 Hegseth thinking about running for President, the First Amendment for Military personal, and the mysteries of the Masons. All this and more on News Radio KKOB.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karen Lutfey Spencer 31.08.2026

Author, PHD, Karen Lutfey Spencer joins TJ to discuss her new book entitled "Your Good Death...Why end of Life Healthcare is so difficult, and how to make it work for you". Also, from the Harvest Wine and Music Festival, Chirs Goblet joins TJ to discuss the event. All this and more on News Radio KKOB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back from VaCa 31.08.2026

TJ back from a nearly two-week break, starts with his harrowing flight in a thunderstorm. Then he talks briefly, that Lake Ontario will always be Lake Ontario, and a Geezer Rock remembering Dolly Parton. Lastly Brian Sanderoff joins TJ to talk about the polling on the Gubernatorial race. All this and more on News Radio KKOB   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Parker Center for Family Business 19.08.2026

From the Parker Center for Family Business a non-profit organization, Executive Director Erin Atkinson and Board Member Kayla Armstrong, join TJ to discuss what they do, and a Golf Classic  they have coming up. All this and more on News Radio KKOB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Too hot, too hot baby 19.08.2026

Everything from weird license plates (not vanity plates), but weird nonetheless to making love to pumpkins, TJ talks about it all. Plus a Geezer Rock about Deep Purple, and Gaba and TJ talks about Lindsey Grahams sister filling in. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Camilla Feibelman 18.08.2026

From the Sierra Club Camilla Feibelman join TJ to discuss these very important issues regarding the environment. Some of the topics they talk about are the Chaco Canyon none drilling buffer, data centers, and gutting Federal roadless rules. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Habitat for Humanity 18.08.2026

Celebrating 50 years of Habitat for Humanity, TJ is joined by Bill Bidel, and Construction Director Rick Crouse. They discuss the history of the organization, the state of it today, and Habitat resales. All this on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News of the World with Josh 17.08.2026

Josh "The Professor" Kastenberg joins TJ to discuss the news and politics of the World. Some of the topics they talk about are the trial of Luigi Mangioni, Trumps lawsuit with the BBC, and Jury duty. All this and more on News Radio KKOB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paws and Stripes and Rock n Roll 17.08.2026

Galen Walker, musician, film producer, Stacy Bruce from Paws and Stripes, and legendary guitarist/musician (Guns 'N' Roses, Slash's SnakePit) all join TJ to talk about The Pistons for Patriots Ride and event this weekend to support Veterans and Paws and Stripes, Aug. 22-23rd beginning at Thunderbird Harley Davidson and ends at the NM EXPO. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/li...

Beer Friday! 17.08.2026

Ebbie Edmonston from the New Mexico Brewers Guild, and from Boxing Bear Brewing Co., Head Brewer Eddie Dominguez, and Dylan Davis Director of Brewing Operations join TJ to taste samples and talk about BEER! All this on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Patterson 14.08.2026

From the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association, Tom Patterson joins TJ to discuss the challenges that cattle ranchers face, which include dealing with the screwworm, the drought, and the prices of feed, which also impacts the price of beef. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fall is in the air, football, green chile, football 14.08.2026

TJ starts this Friday program talking about Pre-season football, then gets a mouthful from Carlyle bursting his bubble. Then tripping in the house, TJ and Gaba go back and forth on this issue. Lastly Merritt Allen joins TJ to talk about the USS Abraham Lincoln which is in the Gulf. All this and more on News Radio KKOB  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pat Davis 14.08.2026

Local media mogul from online periodicals The Paper, News Desk ABQ, and many others, Pat Davis joins TJ to talks about local news and politics around the State. Some of the topics they talk about are the Mayor and his upcoming State of the City address, the City vision and infrastructure, and helping people with mental illness. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Red and Green VegFest 13.08.2026

City Councilor from District 7 Tammy Fiebelkorn and Nancy Arenas from Sprouting Compassion join TJ  to discuss the Red and Green Vegfest happening Saturday August 15th, 2026. Celebrating its eleventh year, this year’s Red & Green VegFest is the largest in the event’s history, featuring an expanded roster of local vendors, expert speakers, and community organizations united in...

Billion Dollar Baby 13.08.2026

Well the Powerball has come and gone for now, but not without leaving us with a teaser, a billion dollar winner, who wishes to remain anonymous. Plus TJ talks about Trump putting his name on everything. Lastly Gaba has a story regarding the State Fair. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Tim Keller 12.08.2026

Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller joins TJ to discuss his upcoming State of the City address, he also talks about the unique challenges the city faces, and the history and diversity of Albuquerque. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Father Vincent Chavez 12.08.2026

From Saint Therese Catholic Parish and School on 4th Street, Father Vincent Chavez joins TJ to discuss the Mosque being built in the North Valley near 2nd and Alameda, and its controversy. He also talks about the threats and assault he received regarding his support for the Mosque. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Aitken 11.08.2026

From Drone U the Premiere Drone Flight School, Paul Aitken joins TJ to discuss the ever-changing drones and their use. He talks about drone warfare in Iran and the Ukraine, changes in drone laws with the FCC, and will pilots become obsolete. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author, Joel Dinerstein 11.08.2026

Joel Dinerstein has spent much of his career exploring the origins of American cool—through books, teaching, a Smithsonian exhibition, and years spinning jazz on New Orleans radio. In The Last of the Ellis Island Jews: A Brooklyn Memoir (SUNY Press, August 1, 2026), he turns that same incisive eye toward the world that shaped him: the working-class, Yiddish-speaking, streetwise Jewish cultur...

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