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An off-centered, eyes-open look at the world, interspersed with bloviating useless nonsense.

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    A night at the Museum

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2026 28:25


    Head Curator and Historian Alicia Romero joins TJ to discuss what's happening in the fall over at the Albuquerque Museum. She talks about the History of the Fireballs, how the balloon fiesta effects the Museum, and Spooky season. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Stabbing on an airliner

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2026 31:15


    Pilot and passenger knife fight as an attempted terrorist attack on board a plane is thwarted is what TJ starts the hour with. Plus a flooding response from the State of New Mexico, Co-pays for Universal Childcare, and Carlyle says there's sexism in Congress. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Joe Monahan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 27:07


    Political blogger from Joe Monahan.com, Joe Monohan joins TJ to discuss the Gubernatorial race, CD2, and a proposed ducking debate bill. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Grecian Festival

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 30:09


    Celebrating the 51st anniversary of the Albuquerque Grecian Festival, Nicki Panpgopolous joins TJ to talk about the event, which happens this weekend October 2nd, 3rd, and 4th at the St. George Greek Orthodox Church. There will be food, dancing and plenty of Uzo. All this and more on News Radio KKOB.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Jack Smith speaks again

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 31:38


    Several topics to talk about that TJ covers, everything from old veteran journeyman Case Keenum looking like a Super Bowl MVP on Monday Night Football. Also, Gaba talks about the Skyworm from Meow Wulf, and a surge of mushrooms from the rain. Lastly Jack Smiths opening statement, All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    News of the World with Josh

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2026 29:24


    Josh "The Professor" Kastenberg joins TJ to discuss the latest in news and politics around the World. They talk about the Presidents ad's using tax dollars to advertise, The Dodgers and ballpark hotdogs, and Texas and anti-constitutional views. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ghouls, ghosts and cover bands!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2026 29:24


    October is Night of the Living Cover Bands, held over at Albuquerque's Launchpad. A month where hundreds of local bands gather every weekend to cover their favorite bands. Here to talk about this year's event, is Barney Lopez from Launchpad. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Hurricane Pollo, or Hurricane pollo

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2026 31:25


    One this Monday's first hour TJ talks about the rain, lots of rain. Then as usual during football season a weekend roundup, and Gaba with two gross stories, eat until you vomit, and zipping it up. Plus, KOAT Meteorologist Eric Green on the forecast. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Astrology

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2026 27:43


    Astrologist, psychic, and overall scary person Cynthia Hess joins TJ to look into your future. All this and more on News Radio KKOB.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Rio Rancho Schools

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2026 30:26


    Robert Dodd Rio Rancho Schools Superintendent joins TJ to discuss educational statistics and the district and their numbers. He also talks parents, arts and music, and cell phones. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ned is a Witch

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2026 26:54


    What a witch? Ned James knows his football, TJ touched on Thursday night football briefly. Other topics TJ talks about are, the Buffalo Trump, Senator Mike Lee from Utah, and teachers, nurses, etc,. on Only Fans. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Let them back in

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2026 29:42


    TJ's gets it started with some controversial topics ranging from the banned media get to go back to the Whitehouse, McDonalds trying to boost its franchise, and a spirited debate about what is a monument and what is just outright offensive. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    International Hobbit Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2026 24:24


    It's a nice rainy day on this first day of fall, and TJ is digging it, but also worries about potential flooding. TJ has a Weekly World News roundup, he also talks about fishing up an Iranian drone, and lastly he is joined by KOAT Meteorologist Eric Green to discuss the forecast. All this and more on News Radio KKOB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Some Jerk in St. Louis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2026 26:24


    Giving good live radio, not piped in from some jerk in St. Louis, as TJ says. Some topics on this first hour, stadium restrooms, Trump's cult of personality, and a possible Gubernatorial debate. Plus, TJ is joined by KOAT Meteorologist Eric Green to discuss the forecast. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Pat Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2026 25:28


    Local print/online media mogul from The Paper, The Santa Fe Reporter, and several other publications Pat Davis joins TJ to discuss, The Gubernatorial race and a possible debate, the Midterms, and Data Centers. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Soilutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2026 30:28


    Wendy Blair from Soilutions joins TJ to discuss Soilutions being a sponsor for Seed Sack, she also talks about your garden dirt, and compost, soil and mulch. All this and more one News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    International Hobbit Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2026 30:48


    It's raining on this first day of Autumn, TJ is excited about the upcoming rain, but worried about floods. TJ has a Weekly World News roundup, and also talks about a possible Gubernatorial debate, and lastly fishing up an Iranian drone. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    News of the World with Josh

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2026 23:48


    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 Major League Baseball, the 1st Amendment and Trump banning some media outlets, and the Iran war. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Clean Air Act

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2026 29:38


    TJ is joined by Jim Murphy Associate VP of Legal Advocacy at the National Wildlife Federation, to discuss the new Army Corp definition of Waters in the United States. Plus KOAT Meteorologist Eric Green to talk about the upcoming forecast. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Browns win!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2026 30:29


    You would think that the Browns won the Super Bowl as excited TJ is, but that won't last for long. TJ and the crew talk the NFL and Lobo football. Also joining TJ is Daniel Golding, Producer of Nova's "Knowledge Keepers" on New Mexico PBS. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    BEARS

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2026 31:04


    From the NM Wildife Department, Nick Forman who is the assistant chief of information and the former carnivore program manager and bear biologist joins TJ to discuss why are we seeing more bears in urban areas and in neighborhoods across the state, and what to do if you encounter a bear. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Thunderstruck

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2026 28:59


    TJ talks about the wild thunderstorm last night, that had blasting thunder, flash lightning and even power outages across the city. More Data Center talk, and a ruling on Project Jupiter. Lastly KOAT Chief Meteorologist Byron Morton joins TJ to talk about the upcoming forecast. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Financial Literacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 28:22


    Executive Director of the ARNIA FOUNDATION, Nadine Beurger joins TJ to discuss the $20,000 in classroom grants for teachers. She talks about the partnership with U.S. Eagle Credit Union, how teachers can apply, and why it's important to fund classrooms in New Mexico. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Dr. Barry Ramo

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2026 22:42


    Cardiologist, Medical Director at New Heart and consultant for KOAT Action 7 News, Dr. Barry Ramo joins TJ to discuss your health. Some of the topics they talk about are anger and your heart, alcohol and your heart, and the Covid and flu vaccines. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Vote 4 Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2026 30:10


    Molly Swank from Common Cause a nonpartisan, 501(c)(4) grassroots organization dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy, joins TJ to discuss Amendment 4, a piece of legislation that will pay our State Legislators. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Marrying a Goat

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2026 30:04


    It's Guacamole Day and TJ reminds all of us about it, he also talks about putting some of his fresh serrano peppers in it, peppers he has shared with one Mike on the crew but not the other two. Then stories of bestiality won't go away. Lastly Craig O'Keefe Producer and Artistic Director of the "Sixties Show" at Popejoy Hall September 26th. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    It's NEW MEXICO

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2026 29:17


    New Mexico State historian Rob Martinez joins TJ to discuss the origins of the name New Mexico. He gives a history lesson on the State of New Mexico, and also speaks to why New America is so moronic. Lastly he tells us why Corrales is so weird and unique. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Harris Klein

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2026 31:07


    From Trout Unlimited, Harris Klein joins TJ to discuss the state of streams and rivers, beaver dams, and an event they are having tomorrow at Marble Brew Pub on Montgomery featuring speaker Ivan Valdez. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Emmys vs. Monday Night Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2026 29:16


    TJ has a lot on his mind, everything from the winners of the Chili Cheeseburger contest at the State Fair, to watching the Emmys with his wife instead of Monday Night Football. Then Gaba talks his usual weird news stories, from the Kennedy Center possibly closing, to the FBI and bestiality, sheesh! All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The men in black

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2026 22:45


    From the National UFO Historical Records Center, Executive Director David Marler, and Chief Archivist Barry Roth join TJ to discuss some significant news, that the Pentagon has reached out to them. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Remembering 9/11

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2026 30:00


    On this hour number two TJ continues to talk about the 25th Anniversary of 9/11. He is joined by Josh Kastenberg, and they discuss the day, how it changed America, and how the World viewed it. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A somber Milestone

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2026 30:56


    TJ commemorates the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 discussing it with Darren White and Merritt Allen. They talk about it's impact, where they were when it happened, and how it resonates 25 years later. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Nicole Rogers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2026 32:27


    District 6 Albuquerque City Councilor Nicole Rogers joins TJ to discuss new things going on in her district. Some of the things they talk about are the State Fair, a new Growers Market in the International District and Crypto Currency ATM's. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Buying Votes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2026 27:31


    TJ starts off talking about Trump at the GOP Midterm Convention in Dallas, promising $5000 dollars if the GOP wins. Plus game one of the NFL last night Seattle vs. New England. Also new AI news, will it kill us all in 10 years, and how it will teach you to gratify yourself. Lastly BV calls in from Dallas, and the GOP Midterms. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    News of the World with Josh

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2026 25:41


    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 Chairman Mao's death 50 years later, will the Iran war end after the mid-terms, and the GOP Midterm Convention. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Taste the Tradition

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2026 31:40


    From the New Mexico Department of Agriculture, Sabrina Priest joins TJ to discuss what is going on at the Department. She talks about The Taste of Tradition branding and it's importance promoting product made in New Mexico, plus their appearance at the NM State Fair, and the Country Store. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Football Night in America

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2026 26:24


    TJ and most of the crew are very excited about this day, Opening night for the NFL! Then Gaba with some interesting stories which include AI's rapid development can kill us all, and will the Iran war end after the Midterms? Plus BV calls in from the GOP Midterm Convention in Dallas. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Talking Football!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2026 31:38


    Former UNM Quarterback, NFL Coaching assistant, and TJ's official NFL Correspondent Ned James joins TJ to discuss players not being allowed to go back to the NFL if they go back to college, the NFL, and UNM Football. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Working for the CIA

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2026 30:32


    Former CIA Executive who worked under four Presidents, George W. Bush, Obama, Trump, and Biden, Steve Hirch joins TJ to talk about the state of National Security right now, threats to America, and Cyberattacks. All this and more on News Radio KKOB.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Civics 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2026 29:44


    TJ talks about the ultimate distraction, which is Trump trolling the possibility of changing the name of New Mexico, then promptly gives us a quick civic lesson. Then he talks a bit about the Zozobra experience, and Gaba talks about "The polite thief, and a bat trying to get into someone's mouth". All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Kastenberg & TJ's Very Short Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2026 30:04


    TJ only does an hour, as he has a very secret hot date to Zozobra & Josh Kastenberg gives some clarity to the Linsey Clancy mistrial.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mike Vigil

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2026 26:58


    Former DEA Agent, Administrator, consultant and author Mike Vigil joins TJ do discuss, the fentanyl DEA drop, Venezuela and oil, and El Chapo and the Federal Prison. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    It's that time again!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2026 23:31


    From the New Mexico State Fair, Dan Mourning joins TJ to discuss the 2026 New Mexico State fair, all of the great new exhibits, food and awesome concerts. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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