John Canzano discusses the Trail Blazers cratering local television ratings and why it is a reflection of rudderless ownership and takes listener calls. Longtime sports media executive Patrick Crakes gives insight to what's really going on in media discussions like the Blazers will have to have with Root Sports and what factors they should consider in their next deal. Plus, Canzano talks the "Stephen vs. Sabrina" shootout and what TNT got wrong with their coverage, Anna brings the 5 at 5, and Max Torres of Ducks Digest breaks down the big picture patterns he sees in the world of high school recruiting and how Oregon is benefitting from the turnover at Michigan and Alabama. 

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BFT Show: Patrick Crakes, Max Torres

John Canzano goes in on the drama surrounding Colorado and Deion Sanders on social media, plus an update on the surging sports scene in Salt Lake City with Bill Riley and a preview of Saturday's 150th running of the Kentucky Derby with Dick Jerardi. Show Correspondent Corey talks Portland Winterhawks in the WHL West Finals, and we play Punch It! Audio.

BFT Show: Bill Riley, Dick Jerardi, Correspondent Corey

John Canzano goes 1-on-1 with Oregon Ducks athletic director Rob Mullens for a wide-ranging conversation including the impact of NIL on recruiting and coaching, ticketing for the Ohio State home game at Autzen Stadium, the art of identifying the right time to extend a head coach, the importance of scheduling the rivalry game with Oregon State in all sports, where the future of collegiate athletics is headed, and more. Subscribe for great content.

BFT Interview: Rob Mullens

John Canzano talks to legendary Voice of the Beavers Mike Parker about the sentiments he feels as the conclusion to the final Pac-12 season draws near, why he is optimistic about the upcoming OSU football season, and what goes on behind the scenes in an Oregon State athletics broadcast. Subscribe for great content.

BFT Interview: Mike Parker

John Canzano talks to Oregon Ducks athletic director Rob Mullens for a wide-ranging conversation on the present state and future direction of Oregon athletics and college sports as a whole. Plus, voice of the Beavers Mike Parker discusses the sentiments around the final season of Pac-12 athletics drawing to a close and why he is looking forward to the upcoming OSU football season under Trent Bray. Anna returns with the 5 at 5, we check in with the Winterhawks, Punch It Audio, and more. Subscribe for great content.

BFT Show: Rob Mullens, Mike Parker

John Canzano talks to former FOX Sports president Bob Thompson about the inner workings of negotiating a media rights deal like the one currently being finalized by Oregon State and Washington State with FOX and the CW, what both sides are prioritizing in the deal, and what the timeline may look like to get the deal over the finish line. Subscribe for great content.

BFT Interview: Bob Thompson

John Canzano talks to Matt Baker of the Tampa Bay Times about the latest developments in the saga between the ACC, ESPN and its member institutions, the outlook on Florida State football and DJ Uiagalelei, and more. Subscribe for great content.

BFT Interview: Matt Baker

John Canzano dishes on Patrick Beverley's behavior in the wake of the Milwaukee Bucks elimination from the postseason by Indiana and what it means for the state of sports media and the modern athlete. Retired FOX Sports president Bob Thompson joins the show to discuss the latest developments in a probable media rights deal for Oregon State and Washington State with FOX and The CW. And Matt Baker of the Tampa Bay Times talks ACC-ESPN lawsuit saga and Anna brings the 5 at 5. Subscribe for great content.

BFT Show: Bob Thompson, Matt Baker

John Canzano talks to longtime LA Times prep sports columnist Eric Sondheimer to get the scoop on the latest recruiting wins in southern California by Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks, what attracts prep athletes and transfers to the UO brand, and the greatest high school athlete he has seen from the region. Subscribe for great content.

BFT Interview: Eric Sondheimer

John Canzano talks to Myles Williams, linebacker at Cal, about the work he did with Cal football putting together the Golden Buddies football clinic in Berkeley over the weekend, and why serving the community in this way means so much to him. Subscribe for great content.

BFT Interview: Myles Williams

John Canzano reacts to the Roast of Tom Brady on Netflix and where the platform could go next in the category, plus the latest reaction to Oregon's big recruiting wins in southern California, and CAL linebacker Myles Williams talks helping kids with the Golden Buddies Football Camp in Berkeley. Subscribe for great content.

BFT Show: Eric Sondheimer, Myles Williams

The Bald Faced Truth radio show on Portland's 750-AM The GAME, Fox Sports Eugene (102.9-FM and 1050-AM), Roseburg (1490-AM)and 960-AM in Klamath Falls with host, John Canzano on the Pac-12 Conference and Oregon sports. Big opinions, and the best guests. Oregon Ducks, Oregon State Beavers, Portland Trail Blazers, and more.

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BFT Show: Patrick Crakes, Max Torres

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