Sinopsis
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.
Episodios
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BFT Interview: Dave "Softy" Mahler
25/11/2025 Duración: 18minKJR's Dave "Softy" Mahler joins the program to preview the rivalry game between Oregon and Washington. Mahler discusses what he thinks could happen on Saturday and if the Huskies have a chance to upset Oregon. Mahler discusses what could have been if Kalen DeBoer stayed at Washington, as well as what happens if Jedd Fisch ever leaves Washington. Mahler thinks that Oregon will never have a run where they dominate Washington as they did in the 2000's when Oregon beat Washington 12 times in a row.
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BFT Interview: Mike McFeely
24/11/2025 Duración: 15minThe Forum of Fargo-Moorhead's Mike McFeely joins the program to discuss North Dakota State's head coach, Tim Polasek. Polasek is a candidate for the Oregon State head coach vacancy, and McFeely tells Canzano that Polasek is one of the most popular coaches that North Dakota State has ever had. McFeely says that the North Dakota State fans love Polasek and would be very upset if he were to leave after only two seasons.
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BFT Show: Adam Bjarnson. Jon Wilner, BFT Jury
22/11/2025 Duración: 02h17minJohn Canzano is in talking about the new developments in the Oregon State coaching vacancy. Canzano has identified some new candidates that have emerged, and he shares their names along with his thoughts on each of them. Later, Canzano discusses what the key to the Oregon/USC game will be, and if Oregon can survive a loss and still make the CFP. The BFT jury comes together once again to discuss the Lane Kiffin situation and more. KOIN TV's Adam Bjarnson joins the program to discuss his retirement from KOIN to focus on real estate and his family. Bjarnson discusses the reasons for this decision. Bjarnson discusses how the TV world has changed, which influenced his decision to leave the industry. San Jose Mercury News' Jon Wilner makes his weekly appearance on the program to discuss the upcoming week in college football. Wilner discusses Andrew Luck's role with Stanford and tells Canzano if he thinks Andrew Luck can make Stanford a winner once again. Wilner previews the biggest games in the nation, including th
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BFT Interview: Jon Wilner
22/11/2025 Duración: 15minSan Jose Mercury News' Jon Wilner makes his weekly appearance on the program to discuss the upcoming week in college football. Wilner discusses Andrew Luck's role with Stanford and tells Canzano if he thinks Andrew Luck can make Stanford a winner once again. Wilner previews the biggest games in the nation, including the Oregon/USC game down at Autzen Stadium. Wilner gives his CFP thoughts and gives out his picks for the college football games. Wilner discusses UCLA's future at the Rose Bowl.
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BFT Interview: Adam Bjarnson
22/11/2025 Duración: 21minKOIN TV's Adam Bjarnson joins the program to discuss his retirement from KOIN to focus on real estate and his family. Bjarnson discusses the reasons were to making this decision. Bjarnson discusses how the TV world has changed, and how it went into his decision to leave the TV world. Bjarnson tells Canzano what's next for him and what's up next for his future.
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BFT Show: John Platz. Joe Lorig
21/11/2025 Duración: 01h42minJohn Canzano is in talking about money in sports, especially on the high school level. Canzano wonders if the OSAA is making the right choice by putting a cap on the number of players a high school football team can have on the sidelines during the playoffs. Later, Canzano discusses the Oregon/USC game and talks about how this is a game about trust, and he feels like he can't trust Lincoln Riley and USC. Stanford play-by-play man John Platz joins the program to discuss "The Big Game" between Stanford and Cal. Plats discusses why these two schools still don't like each other and what the game means for these programs. Platz discusses the Andrew Luck era so far for the football team and thinks that the Stanford program is in good hands. Plats says that as long as Andrew Luck is in charge of the football, Stanford will be fine. University of Oregon special teams coordinator Joe Lorig joins the program to discuss the upcoming Oregon game against USC. Lorig discusses his hobbies, which include fishing and a lot of
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BFT Interview: Joe Lorig
21/11/2025 Duración: 22minUniversity of Oregon special teams coordinator Joe Lorig joins the program to discuss the upcoming Oregon game against USC. Lorig discusses his hobbies, which include fishing and a lot of outdoor activities. Lorig tells Canzano how he keeps his players under control while also playing as fast as possible. Lorig discusses how he loves the purity and love of the game of football on the high school level. Lorig talks about his upbringing and how important his football coach has been in his life.
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BFT Interview: John Platz
21/11/2025 Duración: 14minStanford play-by-play man John Platz joins the program to discuss "The Big Game" between Stanford and Cal. Plats discusses why these two schools still don't like each other and what the game means for these programs. Platz discusses how the Andrew Luck era has been so far for the football team, and Platz thinks that the Stanford program is in good hands. Plats says that as long as Andrew Luck is in charge of the football, Stanford will be fine.
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BFT Show: Steve Coury, Dave Bartoo
20/11/2025 Duración: 02h17minJohn Canzano talks with Lake Oswego head coach Steve Coury and College Football Matrix Dave Bartoo as he goes around the world of college football and more.
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BFT Interview: Dave Bartoo
20/11/2025 Duración: 31minJohn Canzano talks to the CFB Matrix Dave Bartoo about all things college football as the season comes down the stretch.
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BFT Interview: Steve Coury
20/11/2025 Duración: 21minLake Oswego High School football coach Steve Coury joins the program to discuss the Lake Oswego football team as they head into the OSAA semi-finals. Coury discusses his history of becoming a football coach after he was an All-American at Oregon State as a wide receiver. Coury discusses how the high school game has changed. Coury talks about student athletes transferring in high school, and if they are transferring for money or for playing time. Coury previews Lake Oswego's semi-final match-up against Nelson High School. Coury discusses the OSAA's rule that allows only 60 players to dress down for the playoff games, and some kids who have been at every game and every practice won't be allowed to be on the sideline.
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BFT Show: Bruce Barnum, JP Bertram
19/11/2025 Duración: 02h17minJohn Canzano is in talking about the upcoming Oregon/USC game. Canzano wonders if this is the biggest regular-season game in Oregon history because of the playoff implications that go with it. Later, Canzano discusses Lane Kiffin and whether he will actually leave Ole Miss. Canzano goes in-depth on some of the head coaching candidates for the Oregon State Beavers head football position. Canzano discusses and breaks down the latest CFP rankings. Portland State head football coach Bruce Barnum joins the program to discuss their game against Montana over the weekend. Barnum loved playing at Providence Park once again and says that if they played there all the time, it might be a completely different job. Barnum addresses his job status and discusses whether he thinks he will be the head coach of Portland State going forward. Barnum says his guys are continuing to work hard, and he expects them to play hard for the rest of the season. JP Bertram of The Belligerent Beavs podcast joins the program to discuss what h
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BFT Interview: JP Bertram
19/11/2025 Duración: 14minJP Bertram of The Belligerent Beavs podcast joins the program to discuss what his podcast is doing with its GoFundMe page. Bertram made a public records request with Oregon State to try and get documents showing exactly what Oregon State is doing with the money that is being donated, including the Blueprint Sports debacle. Bertram wants to hold Oregon State accountable for the decisions that they are making, and they feel like Oregon State is leaving its fans in the dark.
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BFT Interview: Bruce Barnum
19/11/2025 Duración: 21minPortland State head football coach Bruce Barnum joins the program to discuss the team's game against Montana over the weekend. Barnum loved playing at Providence Park once again and says that if they played there all the time, it might be a completely different job. Barnum addresses his job status and discusses whether he thinks he will be the head coach of Portland State going forward. Barnum says his guys are continuing to work hard, and he expects them to play hard for the rest of the season.
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BFT Show: November 17, 2025
18/11/2025 Duración: 01h42minJohn Canzano is in talking about the week that was in college football, and how the games will affect the upcoming CFP rankings. Canzano sees the talking heads already hyping up the SEC and lobbying for teams like Texas to get into the CFP with three losses. Canzano wonders if a team with three losses should ever get into the playoffs. Later, Canzano discusses Sam Darnold's struggles against the Rams and talks about Shedeur Sanders' poor debut against the Ravens. Canzano also discusses the incident between the Texas A&M police officer and the South Carolina wide receiver. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!
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BFT Show: BFT Jury, Jon Wilner
15/11/2025 Duración: 02h17minJohn Canzano is in talking about the upcoming college football weekend, and the Friday night game between Oregon and Minnesota. Later, Canzano discusses the real candidates for the Oregon State job, and lets you know some of the names that the media has pushed aren't real options. The BFT jury is back together, and they bring in a new member of the crew, George Wrighster. The jury discusses the intersection of politics and sports, debating whether the two entities should overlap. San Jose Mercury News' Jon Wilner joins the program to discuss the upcoming weekend in college football. Wilner discusses some of the biggest games and tells Canzano which games he is most looking forward to watching. Wilner isn't surprised by all of the coaching and AD firings because the pressure to win is so much bigger in college football today. Wilner goes in-depth on the UCLA coaching vacancy. Wilner and Canzano break down the CFP rankings and what is possible for the rest of the season. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much mor
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BFT Interview: Jon WIlner
15/11/2025 Duración: 27minSan Jose Mercury News' Jon Wilner joins the program to discuss the upcoming weekend in college football. Wilner discusses some of the biggest games and tells Canzano which games he is most looking forward to watching. Wilner isn't surprised by all of the coaching and AD firings because the pressure to win is so much bigger in college football today. Wilner goes in-depth on the UCLA coaching vacancy. Wilner and Canzano break down the CFP rankings and what is possible for the rest of the season.
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The Bald Faced Truth With John Canzano : Nov 13
14/11/2025 Duración: 01h42minThe Bald Faced Truth radio show 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 Interview: Ann Cudd
14/11/2025 Duración: 16minPortland State President Ann Cudd joins the program to discuss to ton of topics with Canzano. Cudd discusses the contract of Bruce Barnum and whether she thinks Barnum is the right coach for the Vikings. Cudd discusses the Vikings game this weekend from Providence Park against Montana. Cudd discusses all the special things that are planned for this Saturday. Cudd talks about the long history of Portland State football and what it's going to take to get back to a high level.
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BFT Interview: Trent Walker
14/11/2025 Duración: 09minOregon State wide receiver Trent Walker joins the show to discuss the upcoming game for the Beavers in Tulsa this next weekend. Walker discusses what it was like being in the locker room after another loss, this time to Sam Houston State. Walker says that the loss to Sam Houston was the lowest point of his career. Walker discusses the injury concerns of the team and previews Tulsa, telling Canzano what they are good at. Walker discusses his future about whether he is going to head to the NFL or stay in college.