John Canzano reacts to his conversation with UCLA head football coach Chip Kelly on "Canzano & Wilner: The Podcast" and Kelly's comments on changing the landscape of collegiate athletics and reflecting on his time at Oregon. Anna joins for the 5 at 5 and John and Steven lock in their picks for the weekend of Pac-12 football. Canzano also previews a card-collecting event happening this weekend at Parkrose high school with card collector Terry Kneisler.  Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

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BFT Show: Oct. 20th, 2023

John Canzano gives his bold predictions for 2024 in sports, plus former NFL/Washington Huskies QB Hugh Millen discusses the changing landscape in college sports with the transfer portal and NIL and how it has affected his two sons rising through the college ranks. Anna brings the 5 at 5, we play Punch It! Audio, and Canzano breaks down the AFC and NFC Championship Games. Subscribe for great content.

BFT Show: Hugh Millen

John Canzano gives his thoughts on Jordan Pope's game-winning three-pointer to sink No. 9 Arizona, and the Oregon State sophomore guard comes on the show to talk about his big moment. Plus, Oregon State women's basketball coach Scott Rueck joins the show, Anna brings the 5 at 5, and Canzano makes his official picks for Championship Sunday in the NFL. Subscribe for great content.

BFT Show: Jordan Pope, Scott Rueck

John Canzano reacts to the wild action on Championship Sunday with the 49ers advancing past the Lions with an epic comeback while Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs held off the Ravens in the AFC title game. Sirius XM host and former Ducks/NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz joins the show, plus Oregon State men's basktball coach Wayne Tinkle following a banner weekend at Gill Colisum for the Beavs men and women's basketball programs. Subscribe for more great content.

BFT Show: Geoff Schwartz, Wayne Tinkle

John Canzano talks to new Oregon State offensive coordinator Ryan Gunderson about his excitement to return to Corvallis and to run the offense for his alma mater, working for Trent Bray, his memories of playing at OSU, and his early impressions of the QB room. Subscribe for great content.

BFT Interview: Ryan Gunderson

John Canzano gives his take on Damian Lillard's career as a Trail Blazer ahead of his Wednesday night return to Moda Center with his new team, the Milwaukee Bucks. Plus, Canzano breaks news on the Portland Diamond Project and their plan to make a written offer to purchase the RedTail Golf Course property from the City of Portland. KGW's Orlando Sanchez joins the show after covering a ceremony for Damian Lillard at Adidas HQ in North Portland, and new Oregon State offensive coordinator Ryan Gunderson joins the program. Subscribe for great content.

BFT Show: Orlando Sanchez, Ryan Gunderson

John Canzano returns to the conversation around Damian Lillard's return to Portland and why it comes with conflicting feelings in Rip City. Maury Brown of Forbes stops by with his MLB to PDX thoughts after the news earlier in the week of the group planning to make an offer to purchase the 164-acre property at RedTail Golf Course. Canzano also talks Alabama football with Joseph Goodman Jr., and gives his thoughts on the Seahawks hiring of Mike Macdonald as head coach. Subscribe for great content.

BFT Show: Maury Brown, Joseph Goodman, Jr.

John Canzano gives his reaction to the Trail Blazers win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Damian Lillard's return to Portland. Max Torres of Ducks Digest details the decision from UW DB Jabbar Muhammad to transfer to Oregon, and longtime big leaguer and native Oregonian Jed Lowrie talks baseball memories and why Portland would be a great fit for MLB expansion. Subscribe for great content.

BFT Show: Max Torres, Jed Lowrie

John Canzano talks to legendary longtime skipper Joe Maddon about life in baseball, winning a World Series, and what he thinks of Major League Baseball in Portland. Former NFL star defensive back and Oregon Duck Alex Molden stops by with his keys to Super Bowl 58 and why he thinks it's the 49ers time to win it. Spencer McLaughlin of Locked On Ducks discusses Oregon and Washington's transitions into Big Ten football, Anna brings the 5 at 5, and Canzano talks the passing of Carl Weathers. Subscribe for great content.

BFT Show: Joe Maddon, Alex Molden, Spencer McLaughlin

John Canzano gives his thoughts on Chip Kelly leaving UCLA to become offensive coordinator at Ohio State. Plus, University of Portland athletic director Scott Leykam joins the show, and 5th Down College Football's Mark Schipper offers additional Kelly perspective and what it means for the rest of college football. Anna brings the 5 at 5 and Canzano gives his official score prediction for Super Bowl 58. Subscribe for great content.

BFT Show: Scott Leykam, Mark Schipper

John Canzano dives into Super Bowl 58 and his reaction to Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs once again being too much to take down as the San Francisco 49ers fall in overtime, 25-22. Baseball America's Mark Gonzales talks final season of Pac-12 baseball, and Oregon State standout Raegan Beers discusses her team's strong play and her reaction to winning a second Pac-12 player of the week award. Subscribe for great content.

BFT Show: Mark Gonzales, Raegan Beers

John Canzano reacts to the Draymond Green-Jusuf Nurkic beef and what it says about the state of the modern NBA. Jon Wilner of the Bay Area News Group discusses the future of 'Pac-2' leadership as OSU and WSU begins to part ways with George Kliavkoff, and Jerry Palm of CBS Sports discusses the latest college hoops bracketology and where Pac-12 schools fit into the conversation. Subscribe for great content.

BFT Show: Jon Wilner, Jerry Palm

John Canzano reacts to the tragic shooting in Kansas City and the Chiefs Super Bowl parade. Ann Killion of the San Francisco Chronicle discusses the event and her tweet reacting to it, and also talks about the fallout from the 49ers defeat in the Super Bowl and the firing of defensive coordinator Steve Wilks. Spencer McLaughlin of 750TheGame.com and Locked On Ducks discusses where Oregon and other departing Pac-12 schools fit into the transition to the Big Ten. Subscribe for great content.

BFT Show: Ann Killion, Spencer McLaughlin

John Canzano talks about athletes who are great for the leagues and sports they play and why that's important for fans, plus Oregon State head football coach Trent Bray lays out his plans for spring football and the identity he wants to see in his program. Oregon State women's basketball coach Scott Rueck discusses why he is having the time of his life coaching this year's women's hoops team and the tough schedule in front of the Beavs this weekend. Plus, longtime NBA writer and media voice Kenny Vance discusses the state of the Trail Blazers and future ownership if Jody Allen ever comes around to selling. Subscribe for great content.

BFT Show: Trent Bray, Scott Rueck, Kenny Vance

John Canzano talks to SEC commissioner Greg Sankey about his view on potentially expanding the NCAA Tournament in men's and women's basketball, why college football will not turn into a full-fledged semi-pro developmental league for the NFL, how he likes to spend his vacations, and why the SEC and Big Ten came together in a partnership. Subscribe for great content.

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BFT Interview: Greg Sankey

John Canzano talks ownership in sports, plus Washington State head men's basketball coach Kyle Smith joins the show, and SEC commissioner Greg Sankey joins for a wide-ranging interview on the present and future of collegiate athletics and his stance on the potential of expanding the NCAA Tournament.

BFT Show: Kyle Smith, Greg Sankey

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 discusses the state of the Trail Blazers amid plummeting ticket prices and local television ratings, plus the "Sports Tax Man" Robert Raiola talks the business of sports and taxes, and Oregon State women's basketball standout Talia von Oelhoffen reflects on her game-winning shot to beat UCLA and the momentum building toward the postseason from OSU women's hoops. Subscribe for great content.

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BFT Show: Robert Raiola, Talia von Oelhoffen

John Canzano discusses the latest meetings around College Football Playoff expansion, plus Eugene Emeralds GM Allan Benavides and Oregon Ducks women's basketball coach Kelly Graves join the show. Anna brings the 5 at 5, we play Punch It Audio, and talk who are the true contenders in the NBA. Subscribe for great content.

BFT Show: Allan Benavides, Kelly Graves

John Canzano discusses Washington State's big win at Arizona and compares the strong seasons for the WSU men and OSU women's programs as both schools are getting left behind in realignment. WSU head coach Kyle Smith joins the show, plus Sacramento Bee sports editor Jason Anderson discusses the Kings run in the West and the NBA landscape at large. Anna joins for the 5 at 5, we play Punch it Audio, and more. Subscribe for great content.

BFT Show: Kyle Smith, Jason Anderson

John Canzano gives his thoughts on fans storming the court in the wake of the fiasco over the weekend in college hoops, plus Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times updates the latest from Mariners spring training, and Ethan Strauss talks NBA storylines and what Adam Silver can do to repair All Star weekend. Anna joins the 5 at 5, plus Punch It! Audio and can you give second chances to high school athletes with checkered character? Subscribe for great content.

BFT Show: Ryan Divish, Ethan Strauss

John Canzano reacts to University of Oregon's swell of season-ticket requests as they head to the Big Ten, plus Arizona State longtime sports administrator Doug Tammaro reflects on ASU in the Pac-12, and Tyson Alger of I-5 Corridor digs into the big topics on the Blazers, Timbers, Ducks and Beavers. Canzano riffs on the 5 at 5 and Punch It! Audio, and talks what we want to see from the Trail Blazers in the off-season. Subscribe for great content.

BFT Show: Doug Tammaro, Tyson Alger

John Canzano discusses the Blazers woeful month of February and what fans want to get out of the team moving forward. Antwan Staley of the New York Daily News calls in from Indianapolis and the NFL Scouting Combine, plus Jon Wilner of the Bay Area News Group talks OSU/WSU futures and what's next for the College Football Playoff. Anna brings the 5 at 5, Punch It! Audio, and what is the greatest shot in Trail Blazers history? Subscribe for great content.

BFT Show: Antwan Staley, Jon Wilner

John Canzano talks to new Pac-12 Commissioner Teresa Gould about her vision going forward for the conference with Oregon State and Washington State, what is the plan with the $255 Million in settlement funds from the departing conference members, the plan for the Pac-12 Networks, and why she is uniquely suited for the role of conference commissioner. Subscribe for great content.

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BFT Interview: Teresa Gould

John Canzano goes 1-on-1 for an exclusive interview with new Pac-12 Commissioner Teresa Gould as she officially starts in her new role on March 1st. What is the plan for Oregon State and Washington State in 2024 and beyond, and what is the approach to utilizing the settlement money from the departing conference members? Plus, Canzano dives in on the 5 at 5, and gets an update on WSU basketball with Greg Woods of the Spokesman Review. Subscribe for great content.

BFT Show: Teresa Gould, Greg Woods

John Canzano dives into the latest news in collegiate athletics and asks if the sport will continue to attract fans or risk losing them to the NFL. John Strong of FOX Sports gives his thoughts on the modern landscape of college sports and his early thoughts on the 2026 World Cup and how the Portland area could get involved. John Papadakis, "The Singing Linebacker" talks about his path to being a professional vocalist and his new album, "When." Anna brings the 5 at 5 and Canzano plays Punch It! Audio. Subscribe for great content.

BFT Show: John Strong, John Papadakis

John Canzano talks to San Francisco Chronicle writer Marisa Ingemi and Michelle Bain-Brink ahead of Stanford meeting Oregon State in the Pac-12 women's tournament semifinals on Friday night in Las Vegas.

BFT Show: Marisa Ingemi, Michelle Bain-Brink

John Canzano broadcasts live from Killer Burger in West Linn as we get ready for the Oregon Ducks run in the NCAA Tournament that begins Thursday in Pittsburgh against South Carolina in the first round. Ducks freshman guard Jackson Shelstad joins the program from his hotel room in Pittsburgh, plus Eric Prisbell of On3 Sports gives his favorite upset picks and Final Four predictions in the bracket. Canzano talks Shohei Ohtani controversy, we play Punch It! Audio and Anna brings the 5 at 5. Subscribe for great content.

BFT Show: Eric Prisbell, Jackson Shelstad

John Canzano talks to Ian Furness of sports radio KJR and Fox 13 in Seattle and proud Washington State alum about Pat Chun bolting Pullman for the AD job with the rival Washington Huskies and where WSU can go from here searching for a new athletic director and men's basketball coach. Subscribe for great content.

BFT Interview: Ian Furness

John Canzano dives into the impact of sports gambling becoming mainstream and NCAA president Charlie Baker aiming to stop prop betting capabilities in collegiate athletics. USA Today's Lindsay Schnell previews the upcoming regionals action in Portland for the NCAA Women's tournament, KJR Seattle's Ian Furness talks reaction to Pat Chun's departure from Washington State for UW, and coach Ryan Svenson of Pure Focus Sports discusses the coaching carousel around college basketball. 

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BFT Show: Lindsay Schnell, Ian Furness, Ryan Svenson

John Canzano talks great broadcasters and calls and the upcoming spring games across the Pac-12 footprint this weekend and is joined by Roxy Bernstein, Yogi Roth, and Chris Karpman of SunDevilSource.com. Subscribe for great content.

BFT Show: Roxy Bernstein, Yogi Roth, Chris Karpman

John Canzano talk to Mike Yam of the NFL Network to talk all things NFL Draft ahead of the first round on Thursday in Detroit, including where Bo Nix may end up and how many quarterbacks will go in the first round. Subscribe for great content.

BFT Interview: Mike Yam

John Canzano talks to The Oregonian/Oregonlive's Nick Daschel about his takeaways from Oregon State's spring showcase over the weekend and what are the next things to watch under first-year head coach Trent Bray. Subscribe for great content.

BFT Interview: Nick Daschel

John Canzano gives his thoughts on the upcoming NFL Draft and Damian Lillard's big series-opening performance with the Milwaukee Bucks. Plus, NFL Network's Mike Yam previews the Draft and The Oregonian's Nick Daschel gives his takeaways from Oregon State's spring game at Reser Stadium. Subscribe for great content.

BFT Show: Mike Yam, Nick Daschel

John Canzano talks to Portland State athletic director John Johnson about his decision to resign from the post due to family matters and what is next for the Vikings athletic department. Subscribe for great content.

BFT Interview: John Johnson

John Canzano talks to longtime former NFL GM/executive Randy Mueller about what the days leading up to the NFL Draft are like for teams across the league, what he expects from the quarterbacks taken in this year's draft, and more. Subscribe for great content.

BFT Interview: Randy Mueller

John Canzano dishes on the world of sports and lays out what he's looking for in the upcoming NFL Draft, plus Portland State athletic director John Johnson discusses his decision to leave the post and former NFL GM Randy Mueller talks draft ahead of the first round on Thursday. Subscribe for great content.

BFT Show: John Johnson, Randy Mueller

Guest-host Judah Newby riffs on Reggie Bush getting his Heisman Trophy back, and dives in on the NFL Draft with Seahawks beat writer Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic, Kyle Madsen of 1320 Sacramento and the Candlestick Chronicles podcast, and VSIN betting host/expert Jonathan Von Tobel. Plus, Dan Lanning on turning down Alabama and Dillon Gabriel on getting the go-ahead from Marcus Mariota to wear No. 8.  Subscribe for great content.

BFT Show: Michael-Shawn Dugar, Kyle Madsen, Jonathan Von Tobel

John Canzano talks to Zachary Neel of Ducks Wire on USA Today and the Sco-ing Long podcast about what Bo Nix's NFL Draft fate may be as the first round of the draft begins on Thursday, what putting Ducks in the NFL Draft means for Dan Lanning's recruiting toolbag, and expectations for the quarterbacks for Saturday's spring game at Autzen Stadium. Subscribe for great content.

BFT Interview: Zachary Neel

John Canzano talks to Zachary Neel of USA Today's Ducks Wire on Bo Nix's draft profile entering tonight's first round of the NFL Draft and the other Ducks prospects in the draft and what he's looking for on Saturday's spring game, plus Punch It Audio and Anna joins the show. Subscribe for great content.

BFT Show: Zachary Neel

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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