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The Bald Faced Truth radio show on Portland's 102.9-FM and 750-AM The GAME, Fox Sports Eugene (95.7-FM and 1050-AM), and 960 ESPN KLAD AM in Klamath Falls with host, John Canzano. Oregon sports, big opinions, and the best guests. Oregon Ducks, Oregon State Beavers, Portland Trail Blazers, and more.

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    BFT Show: Yogi Roth

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2023 138:36


    John Canzano talks with Yogi Roth of the Pac-12 Network who is live in New York covering the Heisman Trophy presentation. Roth gives his predictions on who is going to win the award and if he agrees with it. Canzano talks about how important it was to have the Bo Nix Heisman campaign and if it was a success. Anna joins the show to talk about the Dave Chapelle show they went to. Cell phones, the 5 at 5, punch it audio, and much more! Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

    BFT Interview: Yogi Roth

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2023 21:22


    Pac-12 Network analyst Yogi Roth joins the Bald Faced Truth live from New York as Roth is covering the Heisman Trophy presentation. Roth talks about who he thinks could win the trophy. Roth also talks about Washington's season and if they have a chance in the CFP when they talk on Texas. Plus much more! Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

    BFT Show: Christian Caple

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 100:51


    John Canzano talks with Christian Caple of OnMontlake.com ahead of Washington facing Texas in the CFP Semis at the Sugar Bowl, plus Canzano's reaction to the NCAA suspensions of the Oregon State men's soccer coach and a player ahead of the College Cup. Anna joins for the 5 at 5, we play Punch It! Audio, and takeaways from the Blazers hard-fought game in Golden State. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

    BFT Interview: Christian Caple

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 15:40


    John Canzano talks to Christian Caple of OnMontlake.com about the No. 2 Washington Huskies facing No. 3 Texas in the Sugar Bowl of the College Football Playoff semifinals on New Year's Day. Caple previews the matchup with the Longhorns, the play of Michael Penix Jr. and the Heisman Trophy race, and Kalen DeBoer's future in Seattle. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

    BFT Show: Brian Berger, Spencer McLaughlin

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 135:53


    John Canzano breaks down his reporting on how the Ducks and Beavers were able to bring the Civil War rivalry game back for 2024 and beyond and the dynamics that went into the decision and takes listener calls. Brian Berger of Sports Business Radio discusses his interview with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, and Spencer McLaughlin of 750TheGame.com discusses the future of Oregon at the quarterback position with the potential transfer of Oklahoma's Dillon Gabriel. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

    BFT Interview: Spencer McLaughlin

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 18:17


    John Canzano talks to 750TheGame.com Oregon Ducks insider Spencer McLaughlin about the potential addition of Oklahoma QB Dillon Gabriel to Oregon via the transfer portal, why the college football playoff did not need to expand, and the return of the Civil War rivalry game with the Beavers. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

    BFT Interview: Brian Berger

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 23:37


    John Canzano talks to Brian Berger of Sports Business Radio about his interview with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver including Silver's comments on the potential sale of the Portland Trail Blazers, as well as Berger's thoughts on the expanding college football playoff and return of the Civil War rivalry game. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

    BFT Show: Jerry Palm, Brandon Huffman

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 135:39


    John Canzano talks to Jerry Palm of CBS Sports for a preview of bowl season and Brandon Huffman of 247 Sports for the latest on the transfer portal chaos in college football and the recruiting trail. Plus, John recounts an interview with the father of former Beavers greats James & Jacquizz Rodgers. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

    BFT Interview: Brandon Huffman

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 26:49


    John Canzano gets an update on the transfer portal chaos in college football and its impact on the recruiting trail with national editor Brandon Huffman of 247 Sports, including the market for Aidan Chiles outside of following Jonathan Smith to Michigan State, Oregon's next steps at quarterback, and the future of Oregon State and Washington State in recruiting. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

    BFT Interview: Jerry Palm

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 17:04


    John Canzano talks to Jerry Palm of CBS Sports for a preview of bowl season including Oregon's matchup with Liberty in the Fiesta Bowl, Oregon State meeting Notre Dame in the Sun Bowl, and the College Football Playoff matchups on New Year's Day. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

    BFT Show: Trent Bray

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 101:44


    John Canzano reacts to Oregon's disappointing performance in Friday night's loss to Washington in the Pac-12 Championship Game, and the questions going forward for Dan Lanning's program. Plus new Oregon State head coach Trent Bray joins the show, and John takes listener calls from the Ducks loss in Vegas and the controversial four-team College Football Playoff field. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

    BFT Interview: Trent Bray

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 20:51


    John Canzano talks to new Oregon State head football coach Trent Bray for Bray's debut interview as head coach on the Bald Faced Truth with John Canzano. Bray talks about the significance of taking over at his alma mater, filling out his offensive coaching staff, the effects of NIL and the transfer portal, and his optimism for the program's future. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

    BFT Show: John Canzano from Pac-12 Championship Game in Las Vegas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2023 136:23


    John Canzano joins the show for a pair of segments live from the field at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas ahead of the last-ever Pac-12 football game as No. 5 Oregon faces No. 3 Washington in the Pac-12 Championship Game with a College Football Playoff spot potentially on the line. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

    BFT Interview: John Canzano from Pac-12 Championship Game in Las Vegas 12-1-23

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2023 32:49


    John Canzano joins for a pair of live segments from the field at Allegian Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev. ahead of No. 5 Oregon facing No. 3 Washington in the final Pac-12 Championship Game. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

    BFT Show with guest-host Spencer McLaughlin: November 30th, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 102:17


    Guest-host Spencer McLaughlin previews Friday's last-ever Pac-12 Championship Game as No. 5 Oregon meets No. 3 Washington from Allegian Stadium in Las Vegas, plus DJ Uiagalelei enters the transfer portal, Tiger Woods returns to golf, and talk on who Oregon's next quarterback might be. DuckTerritory's Erik Skopil joins the show from Vegas. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

    BFT Interview: Erik Skopil

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 24:15


    Guest-host Spencer McLaughlin previews Friday's last-ever Pac-12 football game with Erik Skopil of 247 Sports as No. 5 Oregon meets No. 3 Washington in the Pac-12 Championship Game in Las Vegas, Nev. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

    BFT Show: November 29, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 135:32


    Trent Bray is introduced as head coach at Oregon State, Oregon preps for Washington in Vegas, look-ahead lines for the Ducks in the College Football Playoff, and more. Steven Vaughan and Judah Newby fill in for John Canzano. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

    BFT Show: November 28th, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 137:30


    Jonathan Smith introduced at Michigan State, reports linking Trent Bray to the Oregon State head coach vacancy, Dan Lanning and the Ducks rise a spot to No. 5 in the College Football Playoff, and a preview into Friday's showdown with No. 3 Washington in the Pac-12 Championship Game in Vegas. Judah Newby and Steven Vaughan fill in for John Canzano. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

    BFT Show: Scott Barnes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 101:55


    John Canzano talks to Scott Barnes, Oregon State athletic director, in the wake of Jonathan Smith's departure for Michigan State. Barnes explains the timeline of Smith's decision to leave, his communication with Smith and his agent, and the process of hiring the next head coach in Corvallis. Plus, Canzano gives his thoughts on Smith's departure and what he expects in Friday's Pac-12 title game in Vegas between Oregon and Washington. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

    BFT Interview: Scott Barnes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 31:17


    John Canzano goes 1-on-1 with Oregon State athletic director Scott Barnes following Jonathan Smith's decision to leave to become head coach at Michigan State. Canzano asks Barnes when he knew Smith was going to take the Michigan State job, the emotions of losing a key head coach, and the approach and timeline to hiring the next head coach. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

    BFT Show: Dan Lanning, Tyree Smith, Matthew Palumbo

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 136:21


    John Canzano talks to Oregon Ducks head football coach Dan Lanning ahead of Friday's 127th edition of the Civil War rivalry game against Oregon State. Plus, Fun Fact or Nah? - Civil War edition, a look at the 6A state title game, Anna's 5 at 5, and new KATU sports anchor Tyree Smith. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

    BFT Interview: Matthew Palumbo

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 14:11


    John Canzano talks to high school football correspondent Matthew Palumbo about Friday's 6A state title game between Central Catholic and Tualatin and what to expect in the other state title matchups across Oregon. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

    BFT Interview: Dan Lanning

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 29:05


    John Canzano talks to Oregon Ducks head football coach Dan Lanning about Thanksgiving traditions, music, The Godfather, his respect for Oregon State, urinals, and the rivalry showdown with the Beavers on Friday at Autzen Stadium. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

    BFT Interview: Tyree Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 20:37


    John Canzano talks to new KATU sports anchor Tyree Smith about what he expects from covering his first Civil War football game as No. 6 Oregon hosts No. 16 Oregon State on Friday in Eugene. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

    BFT Show: Jonathan Smith, Bruce Barnum, Spencer McLaughlin

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 135:38


    John Canzano talks to Oregon State head football coach Jonathan Smith about his future in Corvallis and Friday's rivalry game against the Ducks, plus Canzano's reaction to the latest College Football Playoff Rankings reveal, Portland State head coach Bruce Barnum, and 750TheGame.com's Ducks insider Spencer McLaughlin gives Oregon's approach to victory in the rivalry with the Beavers and path to Vegas for the conference title game. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

    BFT Interview: Jonathan Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 22:18


    John Canzano talks to Oregon State head football coach Jonathan Smith about his future at Oregon State and upcoming rivalry showdown with Oregon on Friday at Autzen Stadium. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

    BFT Interview: Bruce Barnum

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 21:41


    John Canzano talks to Portland State head football coach Bruce Barnum about his Thanksgiving routine, PSU's recently finished season, and his thoughts on the Oregon-Oregon State matchup Friday in Eugene. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

    BFT Interview: Spencer McLaughlin

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 13:56


    John Canzano talks to Spencer McLaughlin, 750 The Game.com's Oregon Ducks insider, ahead of No. 6 Oregon hosting No. 16 Oregon State in the 127th and final Pac-12 edition of the Civil War rivalry. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

    BFT Show: Nick Daschel

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 101:10


    John Canzano previews the 127th edition of the Ducks-Beavers rivalry ahead of the Black Friday showdown in Eugene, Heisman Trophy talk, plus The Oregonian's Nick Daschel talks Oregon State's loss vs. Washington and the future of Jonathan Smith. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

    BFT Interview: Nick Daschel

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 20:43


    John Canzano talks to Nick Daschel of The Oregonian for a conversation on the Oregon State Beavers ahead of Friday's 127th edition of the rivalry game with the Ducks. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

    BFT Show: Spencer McLaughlin, Mike Barrett, B.J. Rains, Nick Carlin-Voigt

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2023 136:15


    John Canzano broadcasts live from Killer Burger in West Linn and makes his official picks for No. 11 Oregon State hosting No. 5 Washington and No. 6 Oregon visiting Arizona State. Plus, guest appearances from Mike Barrett of the Portland Diamond Project, 750TheGame.com Oregon Ducks contributor Spencer McLaughlin, Boise State beat reporter extraordinaire B.J. Rains, University of Portland head men's soccer coach Nick Carlin-Voigt, and a high school football playoff roundup with Scorebook Live's Rene Ferran. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

    BFT Interview: Nick Carlin-Voigt

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2023 15:57


    John Canzano talks to University of Portland head men's soccer coach Nick Carlin-Voigt ahead of the Pilots big second-round home playoff game in the NCAA Tournament hosting the Oregon State Beavers on Sunday night at 5:00 p.m. at Merlo Field. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

    BFT Interview: B.J. Rains

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2023 20:58


    John Canzano talks to B.J. Rains of Bronco Nation News about the future of the Oregon-Boise State home-and-home series given a recent effort to revive the Ducks-Beavs rivalry in 2024, how Boise State is impacted by Oregon State and Washington State's scheduling alliance with the Mountain West, and the Broncos head coaching search after the firing of Andy Avalos. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

    BFT Interview: Mike Barrett

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2023 15:58


    John Canzano talks to Mike Barrett of the Portland Diamond Project and longtime former Trail Blazers TV voice at the BFT live broadcast from Killer Burger in West Linn about why the urgency is as high as ever for the MLB to PDX effort, location preferences between Lloyd Center and Red Tail Golf Center, and his Beaver football fandom ahead of No. 11 Oregon State and No. 5 Washington at Reser Stadium. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

    BFT Interview: Spencer McLaughlin

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2023 15:47


    John Canzano talks to Spencer McLaughlin, Oregon Ducks contributor at 750TheGame.com and host of the Locked On Ducks and Locked On Pac-12 podcasts about the future of the Oregon-Oregon State rivalry, Dan Lanning facing Kenny Dillingham in Tempe, and the CFP outlook for the Ducks. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

    BFT Show: Anthony Gould

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 101:14


    John Canzano talks to Oregon State receiver Anthony Gould, gives his picks for the week of Pac-12 football, and Anna brings the 5 at 5. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

    BFT Interview: Anthony Gould

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 22:47


    John Canzano talks to Oregon State wide receiver Anthony Gould for his weekly appearance presented by Jamba Juice ahead of No. 11 OSU hosting No. 5 Washington on Saturday night in Corvallis. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

    BFT Show: Christian Caple, Jonathan Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 135:42


    John Canzano talks to Oregon State head coach Jonathan Smith and Washington Huskies beat writer for OnMontlake.com Christian Caple ahead of No. 11 Oregon State hosting No. 5 Washington on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. on ABC. John also shares his thoughts from covering Tuesday's court hearing in-person in Colfax, Wash. where OSU and WSU received a favorable ruling from judge Gary Libey. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

    BFT Interview: Jonathan Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 15:39


    John Canzano talks to Oregon State head football coach Jonathan Smith about facing Washington, the impact of Tuesday's favorable court ruling for Oregon State's future, some key players who deliver great effort to the team, and the stakes of the home finale on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. on ABC. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

    BFT Interview: Christian Caple

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 20:31


    John Canzano talks to Christian Caple of OnMontlake.com covering Washington Huskies football ahead of No. 5 Washington visiting No. 11 Oregon State on Saturday night at 4:30 p.m. on ABC at Reser Stadium. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

    BFT Show: John Canzano, T.J. Mathewson, Bruce Barnum

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 137:48


    John Canzano lays out the stakes of the hearing in Colfax, Wash. and gives his early thoughts on Oregon's matchup with Arizona State and Oregon State hosting Washington, and guest-hosts Judah Newby & Steven Vaughan react to the news from the courtroom where OSU and WSU win a favorable ruling to be the lone voting members of the Pac-12 Conference. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

    BFT Interview: Bruce Barnum

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 18:28


    Portland State head football coach Bruce Barnum joins the Bald Faced Truth with guest-hosts Judah Newby & Steven Vaughan ahead of PSU's upcoming regular-season finale at Northern Colorado, what his senior class has meant to him this year on the Park Blocks, and his reaction to the day's news of OSU and WSU being granted voting control of the Pac-12. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

    BFT Interview: T.J. Mathewson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 25:17


    750 The Game's OSU Beavers Contributor T.J. Mathewson joins the show to discuss what the court rulings could mean for Oregon State. Mathewson also previews the Beavers upcoming matchup with Washington from Reser Stadium. Mathewson also talks about where he thinks the Beavers will be ranked in the upcoming CFP rankings and much more! Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

    BFT Show: Matthew Wand

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 101:13


    John Canzano dives in on the rumors connecting Dan Lanning to the Texas A&M vacancy in the wake of Jimbo Fisher's firing, and explains why he doesn't think Lanning will consider leaving Eugene for that, and perhaps any, job in the near-term. Plus, Canzano dishes on Jonathan Smith's future in Corvallis and the decision by ESPN's College Gameday to not go to Oregon State this weekend ahead of a top-ten showdown between the Beavers and Huskies. Attorney Matthew Wand breaks down a legal perspective ahead of Tuesday's pivotal hearing in Colfax, Wash., and Canzano previews what he is looking for in his coverage from inside the courtroom as the Pac-2 schools battle the departing institutions for future control of the conference.

    BFT Interview: Matthew Wand

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 27:19


    John Canzano talks to attorney Matthew Wand for a legal perspective ahead on Tuesday's pivotal hearing in Colfax, Wash. between the remaining Pac-2 schools and the departing members regarding future control of the conference. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

    BFT Show: Mike Riley, Jase Coburn

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2023 135:50


    John Canzano talks to longtime former Oregon State head football coach Mike Riley ahead of Riley's induction into the OSU Athletics Hall of Fame, and Portland State head men's basketball coach Jase Coburn checks in after an impressive 2-0 start for Vikings hoops. Canzano dives into his Pac-12 picks, and explains why the conversation around Oregon hosting USC is focused on the wrong thing. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

    BFT Interview: Jase Coburn

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2023 24:18


    John Canzano talks to Portland State head men's basketball coach Jase Coburn following a 2-0 start to the season for the Vikings with road wins at Air Force and reigning conference champion UC Santa Barbara, the Vikings upcoming home opener with Linfield, and the momentum Coburn is building on the park blocks. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

    BFT Interview: Mike Riley

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2023 25:55


    John Canzano talks to longtime former Oregon State football coach Mike Riley about his induction into the OSU Athletics Hall of Fame this weekend, how he views his decisions to twice leave Oregon State for the NFL and then Nebraska, and what he most enjoys about his current coaching gig with the New Jersey Generals of the USFL. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

    BFT Show: Anthony Gould, Dan Lanning

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 101:18


    John Canzano dives into his Oregon-USC analysis and why he thinks the Ducks will come out swinging on the Trojans. Oregon State receiver Anthony Gould stops by for his weekly conversation ahead of No. 12 OSU hosting Stanford, and Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning talks USC week and the mistake-free football being played by Bo Nix. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

    BFT Interview: Dan Lanning

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 26:07


    John Canzano talks to Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning ahead of No. 6 Oregon hosting Caleb Williams and the USC Trojans. Lanning talks about preparations for Southern Cal, the impact of one game in recruiting battles, the clean play of quarterback Bo Nix, and his favorite sports memories as a kid growing up in Missouri. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

    BFT Interview: Anthony Gould

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 20:54


    John Canzano talks with Oregon State wide receiver Anthony Gould ahead of No. 12 Oregon State's home game against Stanford. Gould talks about another season of sellout crowds at Reser Stadium, focusing on one game at a time, and his explosive plays in special teams at Colorado. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

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