Best Albuquerque Journal Podcasts (2025)

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Long-term clinical outcomes of the SCENT trial 16:25

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4d ago16:25

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In the SCENT trial, researchers investigated the effects of the Surpass flow diverter system for treating wide-necked aneurysms. Five-year results of this trial have recently been published in JNIS, presenting the safety and effectiveness outcomes of treatment with the Surpass Streamline flow diverter system. The study analyses the rates of aneurys…

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Ep 112: UNM Lobo basketball assistant Mikey Howell (TG 07.22.25) 1:16:00

6d ago1:16:00

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In Episode 112 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I catch up with new UNM Lobos assistant coach Mikey Howell, a former point guard at UC San Diego who played for new Lobos head coach Eric Olen and for the past three seasons also coached under him at UCSD. It's the fifth and final episode in the five-part series with the new Lobo assistant coaches.…

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Ep 111: UNM Lobo basketball assistant Mike Roberts (TG 07.01.25) 1:09:10

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In Episode 111 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I catch up with new UNM Lobos assistant coach Mike Roberts, the former Indiana player whose experience coaching defense and developing big men will be part of his role on this year's staff. It's the fourth in the five-part series with the new Lobo assistant coaches.…

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Ep 110: NM State Aggies basketball coach Jason Hooten (TG 06.25.25) 1:11:52

1M ago1:11:52

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In Episode 110 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I catch up with New Mexico State University men's basketball coach Jason Hooten. He enters his third season as coach of a program he took over amid a complete rebuild. How will the Aggies be this season? How does he feel the rebuild is going? And a whole lot more.…

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Ep 109: First look at the new Lobo basketball team (TG 06.18.25) 53:48

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In Episode 109 of the Talking Grammer podcast, UNM had its first open summer practice on Tuesday with the entirely new men's hoops roster under first year coach Eric Olen. I give some of my quick, first reaction thoughts on some players, even projecting a way-too-early starting five and we hear audio from Olen and senior guard Chris Howell, one of …

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Ep 108: New UNM Lobos assistant coach Sam Stapleton (TG 06.09.25) 53:50

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In Episode 108 of the Talking Grammer podcast, we get to know new UNM Lobo assistant men's basketball coach Sam Stapleton, one of three assistants who followed head coach Eric Olen from UC San Diego. Sam, a former D-III player, says he knew since 5th grade he wanted to be a basketball coach.By Geoff Grammer, reporter, Albuquerque Journal

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Ep 107: Former NMSU coach Marvin Menzies on recruiting Pascal Siakam (TG 06.03.25) 36:00

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In Episode 107 of the Talking Grammer podcast, as the NBA Finals are upon us this week, I caught up with former New Mexico State and UNLV coach Marvin Menzies, who recruited and coached Pascal Siakam. The former Aggies great was a 2016 first round draft pick of the Toronto Raptors and is now with the Indiana Pacers, who are in the NBA Finals, which…

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Evaluating socioeconomic influences on aneurysm treatment with the Area Deprivation Index 12:53

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High risk factors for stroke such as smoking and blood pressure are not equally represented throughout the patient population. These are just two of the socioeconomic influences on cerebrovascular disease. One way to view this association is through the lens of the Area Deprivation Index (ADI), a measure of neighbourhood-level deprivation, and this…

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Ep 106: New UNM Lobo assistant Michael Wilder (TG 05.20.25) 57:41

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In Episode 106 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I talk with one of the new UNM Lobo men's basketball assistant coaches, Michael Wilder. He played at UC Irvine and coached there the past 11 years. We talk about what he learned from successful head coach Russell Turner, which former Lobo great ended his high school career, his role with the Lobos, whe…

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Ep 105: Utah Jazz sideline reporter Lauren Green (TG 05.11.25) 1:01:12

3M ago1:01:12

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In Episode 105 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I talk with Albuquerque's own Lauren Green, who just completed her first season in the NBA as a sideline reporter and host with the Utah Jazz. The Volcano Vista High School graduate who went on to run track at the University of Nevada and get a graduate degree from Arizona State before returning home t…

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Ep 104: UNM Lobo basketball assistant coach Tom Tankelewicz (TG 04.28.25) 55:06

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In Episode 104 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I talk with new UNM Lobo basketball assistant coach Tom Tankelewicz, whose primary role with the team is coordinating the offense under new coach Eric Olen. We discuss style of play, the type of recruit this system is looking for, his playing and coaching history, whether "Coach Tank" could have coache…

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The River study: a novel venous sinus stent for the treatment of idiopathic intracranial hypertension 18:02

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The "River" stent is a novel stent designed specifically to account for the anatomical and procedural requirements of venous sinus stenosis. A multicentre study of the device's safety and efficacy is underway, comprising 39 subjects across 5 US centres. The 1-year results have been recently published in JNIS. Editor-in-Chief of JNIS, Dr. Felipe C. …

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Ep 103: UNM Athletic Director Fernando Lovo (TG 04.10.25) 44:31

4M ago44:31

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In Episode 103 of the Talking Grammer podcast I talk with UNM Vice President for Athletics Fernando Lovo who in his first 120 days on the job conducted a national search for a new football coach, navigated the 60-day legislative session with intense lobbying efforts to secure money for UNM Athletics, conducted a national search for a new coach of L…

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Ep 102: New UNM Lobo basketball coach Eric Olen (TG 03.30.25) 49:24

4M ago49:24

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In Episode 102 of the Talking Grammer podcast I get to know new UNM Lobo men's basketball coach Eric Olen, who has coached at UC San Diego the past 21 years and led he Tritons to a 30-5 record, a Big West championship and the NCAA Tournament this past season in the program's first year eligible for the Big Dance. The 44-year-old is considered a ris…

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Ep 101: Former UNM Lobo basketball coach Richard Pitino (TG 03.27.25) 35:17

4M ago35:17

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In Episode 101 of the Talking Grammer podcast I have an exit interview of sorts with the now former UNM Lobo men's basketball coach Richard Pitino, who about 36 hours prior accepted the head coaching position at Xavier University, ending his four-year run in Albuquerque. We talk about the decision to leave, taking staff, his talking with current Lo…

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Ep 100: NCAA Tournament Preview for UNM Lobos (TG 03.21.25) 23:29

4M ago23:29

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In Episode 100 of the Talking Grammer podcast I'm in Cleveland previewing the NCAA Tournament for the UNM Lobos with sound from Sunday's Selection Show through Thursday's NCAA pregame press conferences in Rocket Arena, the site of Friday's first round games. The No. 10 seed UNM Lobos play against the No. 7 Marquette Golden Eagles from the Big East.…

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Ep 99: UNM Lobo guard C.J. Noland (TG 03.18.25) 30:30

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In Episode 99 of the Talking Grammer podcast I catch up with Lobo senior guard C.J. Noland, who this week is playing his first ever NCAA Tournament. We go through his journey from Texas to Oklahoma out of high school to the University of North Texas and then his transfer to UNM for his final season. We also talk about support — from fans, teammates…

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Ep 98: Mountain West Tournament Preview (TG 03.10.25) 35:49

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In Episode 98 of the Talking Grammer podcast, it's a joint effort with the Albuquerque Journal, the Field of 68 and Bronco Nation News offering up a preview of this week's Mountain West Tournament in Las Vegas. Geoff Grammer, B.J. Rains, Rob Dauster and Jeff Goodman give predictions, storylines, dark horse picks and talk potential coaching changes …

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Impacts of prolonged intracranial catheter dwell time 21:39

6M ago21:39

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Observations from practice and data analysis have shown that the duration of mechanical thrombectomy procedures are a strong predictor of outcome even with successful procedures. A large multicenter study was conducted which gives insight into choices between catheter types, and strategic decisions to be made during prolonged procedures. Dr Felipe …

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Ep 97: UNM Lobo wing Filip Borovicanin (TG 01.30.25) 41:00

6M ago41:00

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In Episode 97 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I have a conversation with UNM guard Filip Borovicanin, the 6-foot-9 transfer from Arizona whose progression over the past month has been one of the reasons the Lobos are tied for first at the midway point of Mountain West play. We talk getting discovered in Serbia, his time at Arizona, finding confiden…

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Ep 96: UNM Lobo forward Jovan Milicevic (TG 01.22.25) 39:57

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In Episode 96 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I have a conversation with UNM Lobos forward Jovan Milicevic, the 6-foot-10, 237-pound freshman who has been playing his best basketball recently as the Lobos have been hitting their stride in Mountain West play. We talk about his Serbian roots, role on the team, playing with a great point guard and for…

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Ep 95: Talking Mountain West hoops with the Field of 68 (TG 01.14.25) 59:10

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In Episode 95 of the Talking Grammer podcast, The Field of 68's Rob Dauster and I do a cross-over (both podcasts broadcasted this), talking all things Mountain West hoops as the conference season is about 1/3 of the way done. We talk postseason chances, contenders, pretenders and go over the big surprises so far around the league while also setting…

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Reviewing dual anti-platelet therapy durations after stent-assisted coiling 15:45

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The use of assistive devices when treating unruptured aneurysms is widespread in neurointerventional practice. But there is no standard for how long patients should receive dual anti-platelet therapy after the procedure, to protect them from thrombotic complications. Durations can range from one month to one year. This episode looks at a review of …

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Ep 94: UNM Lobo coach Richard Pitino (TG 12.20.24) 1:00:04

7M ago1:00:04

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In Episode 94 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I have a midseason check in with UNM Lobo men's basketball coach Richard Pitino, whose team is 9-3. We cover a lot of ground, from player updates and his thoughts on UNM's new Athletic Director and new football coach to how his son, Jack Pitino, taunts referees and his dad, Rick Pitino, isn't a very goo…

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National trends in catheter angiography and cerebrovascular imaging 16:34

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There has been a large increase in the number of non-invasive neurovascular studies performed in the last decade, particularly CT angiograms and MR angiograms. What has this meant for catheter-based angiography? This episode looks at an analysis done on a large claims database in the USA, to observe trends in imaging modalities, as well as the dist…

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Ep 93: UNM Lobo point guard Donovan Dent (TG 11.03.24) 20:58

9M ago20:58

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In Episode 93 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I have a conversation with UNM Lobo junior point guard Donovan Dent, who takes over as the lead guard in this, his junior season, after having shared the backcourt his first two seasons with two other ball-dominant guards. Dent, a preseason ALl-Mountain West selection, talks about his role on the team n…

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Ep 92: Mountain West Commissioner Gloria Nevarez (TG 10.17.24) 21:37

9M ago21:37

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In Episode 92 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I have a conversation with Mountain West Commissioner Gloria Nevarez in Las Vegas, Nev., at the 2024-25 Mountain West Men's Basketball Media Days event at Resorts Worlds hotels and casino. We primarily talk conference realignment, football breaking off, future Mountain West members (including New Mexico…

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Malpractice claims and complaints in Neurointervention 22:11

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Although many U.S. neurointerventionalists report at least one stressful malpractice claim over their career, the majority conclude without any court proceedings or direct repercussions in their practice. In this podcast, we look at the prevalence and causes of malpractice claims and complaints filed with state medical boards against neurointervent…

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Ep 91: UNM Lobo Associate Head Coach Isaac Chew (TG 10.02.24) 41:55

10M ago41:55

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In Episode 91 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I had UNM Lobo Associate Head Coach Isaac Chew on a live show talking about this year's team, recruiting and more and we took viewer questions live on the show. Now in his fourth season with the Lobos, Chew oversees the recruiting and many other aspects of the program, but is quick to point out the proc…

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Ep 90: Retiring 'Voice of the Aggies' Jack Nixon (TG 09.27.24) 36:27

10M ago36:27

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In Episode 90 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I talk with Jack Nixon, who after 45 years of calling New Mexico State University sporting events on the radio will be retiring after this season. The "Voice of the Aggies" will call his final Aggie/Lobo football game this weekend. Sportscasting wasn't always his dream. We also talk about "The Shades", …

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Ep 89: Former Lobo, NBA veteran Tony Snell and wife, Ashley (TG 08.03.24) 44:36

12M ago44:36

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In Episode 89 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I talk with Tony and Ashley Snell about how their lives have changed since appearing on the Today Show a year ago, telling the world about not only their son's diagnosis with autism, but how it led to the former UNM Lobo star and nine-year NBA veteran getting diagnosed himself -- a rarity for an adult -…

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Ep 88: NBC News correspondent Gadi Schwartz from Paris (TG 07.29.24) 41:57

12M ago41:57

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In Episode 88 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I catch up with old friend, Albuquerque native and New Mexico State University graduate Gadi Schwartz as the NBC News correspondent is in Paris working his fifth Olympic Games. We talk about mimes, laundry day in Paris, the dad duties that await him when he gets home and his prank wars from the decade h…

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Ep 87: TBT players Mo, Mathis, Bamforth, KT and Mushila (TG 07.16.24) 42:47

1y ago42:47

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In Episode 87 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I interview former UNM Lobos Morris Udeze, Anthony Mathis, Isaac Mushilla and Kenny Thomas and Del Norte High graduate Scott Bamforth who are all part of The Enchantment TBT team playing in this month's $1 million, winner-take-all TBT (The Basketball Tournament). We talk TBT, their careers, Tuesday's ex…

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Ep 86: A conversation with Bryce Alford (TG 07.09.24) 41:38

1y ago41:38

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In Episode 86 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I sit down with La Cueva High School great and former UCLA Bruin Bryce Alford, who is coming back to Albuquerque this week to both host his annual Bryce Alford Basketball Camp but also to take part in playing for The Enchantment, the team of players with New Mexico ties competing in the $1 million TBT b…

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’L-stenting’ for wide-neck bifurcation aneurysms 20:05

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Single-stent assisted coiling techniques such as ‘L-stenting’ are an alternative to intrasaccular devices for wide-neck bifurcation aneurysms. In this episode, Aliya Siddiqui¹ and Dr. Reade De Leacy² join JNIS editor-in-chief Dr. Felipe Albuquerque to discuss the background and findings of their recent study, regarding the efficacy and safety of th…