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 Show: Ryan Harlan, Gregg Bell, Victor Flores
22/08/2025 Duración: 02h17minJudah Newby and Steven Vaughan are in for John Canzano and are talking about football! The NFL is right around the corner and college football week 0 starts this weekend. The guys pick who they have favored in the AFC and NFC as well as some potential sleeper teams. Beavers Edge's Ryan Harlan joins the program to talk about Oregon State football as they prepare for their season opener against Cal. Harlan talks about head coach Trent Bray and his different approach this season in his second season as head coach. Harlan talks about new quarterback Maalik Murphy and what Beavers fans should expect out of him and the offense. Harlan previews the matchup against Cal. Tacoma News Tribune's Gregg Bell joins the program to discuss the Seattle Seahawks as they head into a preseason game against the Packers on the weekend. Bell discusses the altercation that occurred between the two teams during a joint practice and identifies the player on the Seahawks who initiated the incident. Bell talks about the fit for running b
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BFT Interview: Victor Flores
22/08/2025 Duración: 20min406 Montana Sports' Victor Flores joins the program to preview the Oregon Ducks' opponent, the Montana State Bobcats. Flores covers Montana State and talks about what the strategy is going into the Oregon game. Flores previews the Bobcats and says that there are a lot of question marks surrounding Montana State, especially on offense, where they are in the middle of a quarterback competition and have a new offensive coordinator. Flores says that there is a pathway for the Bobcats to keep the game close against Oregon.
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BFT Interview: Gregg Bell
21/08/2025 Duración: 22minTacoma News Tribune's Gregg Bell joins the program to discuss the Seattle Seahawks as they head into a preseason game against the Packers on the weekend. Bell discusses the altercation that occurred between the two teams during a joint practice and identifies the player on the Seahawks who initiated the incident. Bell talks about the fit for running back Kenneth Walker III and how the system the Seahawks have will emphasize his skills. Bell talks about the season opener against the 49ers.
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BFT Interview: Ryan Harlan
21/08/2025 Duración: 20minBeavers Edge's Ryan Harlan, joins the program to talk about Oregon State football as they prepare for their season opener against Cal. Harlan talks about head coach Trent Bray and his different approach this season in his second season as head coach. Harlan talks about new quarterback Maalik Murphy and what Beavers fans should expect out of him and the offense. Harlan previews the matchup against Cal.
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BFT Interview: Jon Wilner
21/08/2025 Duración: 35minSan Jose Mercury News Jon Wilner joins the program for two segments to talk to John about making a college football time capsule for 2025. The two talk about who they think will win the Big Ten, which coach will get fired first, the national champion, and more.
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BFT Show: Jerry Palm, Jon Wilner
21/08/2025 Duración: 02h18minJohn Canzano is in talking about what he can't wait to watch this season in the NFL and put it in a time capsule so we can analyze it later. Canzano makes his picks for MVP and Super Bowl champions as well as a team in the AFC West that he can't wait to watch this season. Jerry Palm of palmbrackets.com joins the show to talk about the potential expansion of the CFP and wonders how the season would be played if the playoff expanded that much. Palm talks about how people who vote for the AP poll don't take into account the actual season. Palm gives out his Big Ten winner. With the CFP potentially expanding, Palm talks about the differences between the college basketball NCAA tournament and the College Football Playoff. Palm talks about the NCAA basketball tournament and what the thought process is for expanding that tournament. San Jose Mercury News Jon Wilner joins the program for two segments to talk to John about making a college football time capsule for 2025. The two talk about who they think will win the
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BFT Interview: Jerry Palm
20/08/2025 Duración: 21minJerry Palm of palmbrackets.com joins the show to talk about the potential expansion of the CFP and wonders how the season would be played if the playoff expanded that much. Palm talks about how people who vote for the AP poll don't take into account the actual season. Palm gives out his Big Ten winner. With the CFP potentially expanding, Palm talks about the differences between the college basketball NCAA tournament and the College Football Playoff. Palm talks about the NCAA basketball tournament and what the thought process is for expanding that tournament.
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BFT Show: Brian Berger, Bruce Barnum
20/08/2025 Duración: 02h05minJohn Canzano is in talking about potential new Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon, and Dundon's relationship with Ernest Garcia II who is a convicted felon and CEO of Dundon's company Carvana. Garcia II has liquidated more than $1 billion in Carvana stock since June and Canzano wonders if Garcia is getting ready to make a move to join Dundon as an investor of the Portland Trail Blazers. Sports Business Radio's Brian Berger joins the program to discuss the potential sale of the Portland Trail Blazers to Tom Dundon. Berger says we should pump the brakes on assuming that Dundon will become the next owner of the Trail Blazers. Berger says if you follow the money and notice how there has been no official statement, Dundon may not be the next owner of the Trail Blazers. Berger wonders if Tom Dundon actually has enough money to be the majority owner of the Trail Blazers. Berger talks about universities making money from their fans for giving them experiences. Portland State head football coach Bruce Barnum joins the pro
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BFT Interview: Bruce Barnum
20/08/2025 Duración: 23minPortland State head football coach Bruce Barnum joins the program to talk about Portland State's upcoming football season. Barnum talks about how he has a vote in the FCS coaches poll, and then previews Tarleton State, who is the Vikings' first opponent. Barnum gives insight into his quarterback situation. The Portland State/Tarleton State game will be on ESPN2 for the first time in Portland State history. Barnum talks about the strengths of his team. Barnum talks about the transfer portal and how he is getting better players on his team. Barnum ranks his favorite conspiracy theories and his superstitions.
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BFT Interview: Brian Berger
19/08/2025 Duración: 23minSports Business Radio's Brian Berger joins the program to discuss the potential sale of the Portland Trail Blazers to Tom Dundon. Berger says we should pump the brakes on assuming that Dundon will become the next owner of the Trail Blazers. Berger says if you follow the money and notice how there has been no official statement, Dundon may not be the next owner of the Trail Blazers. Berger wonders if Tom Dundon actually has enough money to be the majority owner of the Trail Blazers. Berger talks about universities making money from their fans for giving them experiences.
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BFT Interview: Kenjon Barner
19/08/2025 Duración: 21minFormer Oregon Duck running back, Kenjon Barner, joins the program to talk about his time at Oregon and what it was like to play for Chip Kelly and play in the national championship game against Auburn. Barner talks about what made the Oregon offense under Chip Kelly so special and different. Barner talks about what is going to make you successful in the NFL. Barner talks about how cut-throat it is, and how they will chew you up and spit you out. Barner is very excited to watch Dante Moore play, as Barner thinks he can be one of the best quarterbacks in the nation.
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BFT Show: Jeff Faraudo, Kenjon Barner
19/08/2025 Duración: 02h18minJohn Canzano is in talking about the news that Big Ten commishoner, Tony Petitti, wants to expand the CFP to potentially 28 teams. Canzano wonders if that is good for the sport, or if Petitti is actually negotiating to get his way by throwing out an idea that won't work. Co-publisher of Cal Bears on SI, Jeff Faraudo, joins the program to preview the Cal vs Oregon State game in two Saturdays. College football is almost here, and Faraudo talks about Cal, which has just named thier starting quarterback for their opening game in Corvallis. Faraudo talks about the Cal roster and how they are adjusting after losing a ton in the transfer portal. Faraudo talks about Josh Wilcox and his standing within the Cal program. Faraudo talks about the ACC and how the Cal program is still learning information about its potential opponents. Former Oregon Duck running back, Kenjon Barner, joins the program to talk about his time at Oregon and what it was like to play for Chip Kelly and play in the national championship game again
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BFT Interview: Jeff Faraudo
18/08/2025 Duración: 13minCo-publisher of Cal Bears on SI, Jeff Faraudo, joins the program to preview the Cal vs Oregon State game in two Saturdays. College football is almost here, and Faraudo talks about Cal, which has just named thier starting quarterback for their opening game in Corvallis. Faraudo talks about the Cal roster and how they are adjusting after losing a ton in the transfer portal. Faraudo talks about Josh Wilcox and his standing within the Cal program. Faraudo talks about the ACC and how the Cal program is still learning information about its potential opponents.
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BFT Show: BFT Jury
16/08/2025 Duración: 02h17minJohn Canzano is in talking about sports betting and whether the sports betting companies should do a better job showing the negatives that can come with sports betting. Canzano thinks the companies need to make sure they are not advertising to younger adults. The BFT jury is back talking about the new owner of the Portland Trail Blazers, Tom Dundon, and if he is the right guy to take over the Blazers. The Jury also discusses the rivalry between Portland and Seattle and whether the Blazers could actually move up to Seattle. Punch it audio, what's on tap, and much more!
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BFT Show: Tosh Lupoi, Spencer McLaughlin
15/08/2025 Duración: 02h18minJohn Canzano is in talking about Tom Dundon and the sale of the Portland Trail Blazers. Canzano thinks that the Blazers are in a very interesting situation where, depening on what happens, the team could pivot into a very positive situation or pivot into a very negative situation. Canzano is also talking about the NBA schedule and some of the games to look forward to. Oregon defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi joins the program to talk about his upbringing and what got him into the game of football. Lupoi has been around some of the greatest coaches of all time, and he talks about what he learned from some of the best. Lupoi talks about The Big Ten championship against Penn State and what was going through his head during and after the game as he looked upset on the field, being covered by confetti. Lupoi talks about what type of player he looks for when he is recruiting, and if he could have played for himself when he was a player. Locked on College Football's Spencer McLaughlin joins the program to discuss col
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BFT Interview: Spencer McLaughlin
15/08/2025 Duración: 17minLocked on College Football's Spencer McLaughlin joins the program to discuss college football, which is less than 10 days from week 0. McLaughlin discusses Oregon defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi and believes that Lupoi can and will improve after a disappointing end to the Ducks' season. McLaughlin discusses the Rose Bowl game against Ohio State and whether the Oregon Ducks had worse personnel or if it was a coaching issue in the loss. McLaughlin says it's ok to have worries about Dante Moore. McLaughlin talks about if expansion at Autzen Stadium is needed.
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BFT Interview: Tosh Lupoi
14/08/2025 Duración: 21minOregon defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi joins the program to talk about his upbringing and what got him into the game of football. Lupoi has been around some of the greatest coaches of all time, and he talks about what he learned from some of the best. Lupoi talks about The Big Ten championship against Penn State and what was going through his head during and after the game as he looked upset on the field, being covered by confetti. Lupoi talks about what type of player he looks for when he is recruiting, and if he could have played for himself when he was a player.
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BFT Show: Yogi Roth, Ryan Henkel
14/08/2025 Duración: 02h19minJohn Canzano is in talking about the new owner for the Portland Trail Blazers. Tom Dundon has bought the Blazers for over $4 billion and Canzano says that Blazers fans should be optimistic about the new owner. There are still questions to be answered, but Canzano thinks Dundon sounds like he is a good owner for the Trail Blazers. The Big Ten Network's Yogi Roth joins the program to discuss college football. Roth talks about the beauty of Iowa and tells Canzano that he needs to visit. Roth talks about Dante Moore at Oregon and feels that both Moore and Austin Novosad are going to be stars in college football. Roth says Moore has the most unique arm talent in the Big Ten conference. Roth gives some teams he feels could make some noise in the Big Ten conference. The Hockey News' Ryan Henkel joins the program to discuss Tom Dundon. Henkel covers the Carolina Hurricanes and has seen the progression in the franchise since Dundon took over the Hurricanes. Henkel talks about when Dundon took over the Hurricanes how t
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BFT Interview: Yogi Roth
14/08/2025 Duración: 16minThe Big Ten Network's Yogi Roth joins the program to discuss college football. Roth talks about the beauty of Iowa and tells Canzano that he needs to visit. Roth talks about Dante Moore at Oregon and feels that both Moore and Austin Novosad are going to be stars in college football. Roth says Moore has the most unique arm talent in the Big Ten conference. Roth gives some teams he feels could make some noise in the Big Ten conference.
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BFT Show: Matthew Wand
13/08/2025 Duración: 02h18minJohn Canzano is in talking about Jon Gruden's potential to coach once again. Canzano wonders if the emails that Gruden sent will make it impossible for Gruden to find a job, or if enough time has passed where Gruden gets another chance in the college football world. Canzano is also talking about some new fan experiences that will be occuring at the University of Oregon for the upcoming season. Matthew Wand, a litigator, joins the program to discuss the legal battle between the Pac-12 and the Mountain West. Wand says that this battle has been a complete disaster and gives the risks of going to court instead of figuring out a deal in mediation. Wand says that a unique lawsuit will make it so the conferences may never want to do any type of business together. The big splash, the 5 at 5, and much more!