Bald Faced Truth With John Canzano

Creator of Big League Chew and former minor league baseball player, Rob Nelson, joins the program. Nelson tells some great stories about when he was a player on the Portland Mavericks and how they came up with the idea for Big League Chew in the bullpen. Nelson tells stories about Bing Russell, Kurt Russell's dad, and how good of a person he was, and the stuff that they did. Nelson talks about a potential team name for a Portland baseball team. Nelson reveals to Canzano his idea for a new college football playoff.

John Canzano is in talking about a situation where male athletes didn't feel comfortable in the locker room because of a biologically born female who is identifying as a male, gets dressed in the same locker room. Canzano also is bringing back the jury and they discuss a wide range of topics! Business lawyer Alan Thayer joins the program to disucss the litigation between the Mountain West and the Pac-12. Thayer talks to Canzano and tell him what he would do if he was the Pac-12 and what he would if he was the Mountain West in this situation. Thayer thinks that this could be a simple settlement that is all about money, or it could get really ugly and drag out for a long time. Thayer talks about the risks for the Pac-12 if the judge says they violated the poaching fees. Marc Stein of the Stein Line joins the program to discuss the NBA playoffs and much more in the NBA. Stein talks about the Luka Doncic trade and how Nico Harrison went from having a great approval rating to having no fans. Stein talks about the

The BFT jury is back talking about the NBA playoffs, will lawmakers be able to make any difference when it comes to college sports and college football, and much more for the jury!

Marc Stein of the Stein Line joins the program to discuss the NBA playoffs and much more in the NBA. Stein talks about the Luka Doncic trade and how Nico Harrison went from having a great approval rating to having no fans. Stein talks about the road teams winning in the playoffs and what it means. Stein also touches on the Blazers and how they are viewed around the NBA.

Business lawyer Alan Thayer joins the program to disucss the litigation between the Mountain West and the Pac-12. Thayer talks to Canzano and tell him what he would do if he was the Pac-12 and what he would if he was the Mountain West in this situation. Thayer thinks this could be a simple settlement that is all about money, or it could get ugly and drag out for a long time. Thayer talks about the risks for the Pac-12 if the judge says they violated the poaching fees.

John Canzano goes around the world of sports, plus Pope talk, and Dave Hunt of Hunt Auctions discusses an upcoming auction including items from Bill Walton's estate.

President of Hunt Auctions, Dave Hunt, joins the program to talk about the upcoming Bill Walton auction. At the auction, you can bid on some of Walton's items that he owned throughout his life. The auction house has 553 items for sale, including items like the teepee that Walton had at his house in his backyard and the Portland Trail Blazers autographed jerseys.

John Canzano is in talking about the retirement of Cam Rising. Rising is calling it a career with eligibility left and Canzano wonders who are the best athletes that had their careers cut short by injury. Later Canzano discusses who the top five most influential people are for the University of Oregon and Oregon State football programs as well as the Portland Trail Blazers. University of Utah director of broadcasting, Bill Riley joins the program to talk about Cam Rising, who announced his retirement from football because of a hand injury. Riley gives his top five most influential people in Utah football. Riley talks about how nobody knew if Rising was going to play or not for the final year with Utah. Riley tells Canzano what he thinks was his favorite Cam Rising game and how important Rising was to the Utah program. Riley also talks about Salt Lake City wanting a baseball team. Film maker Alexandra Helgerson joins the program to discuss her film Age Group Winner. The film is about Helgerson's father who sho

Filmmaker Alexandra Helgerson joins the program to discuss her film, Age Group Winner. The film is about Helgerson's father, who shocked the world by becoming the first person to run one marathon a week for a year, each race completed in under three hours. Helgerson talks about some of the 10 new minutes she added to the film and what her father was like growing up. Helgerson talks about growing up at Jesuit High School and when she learned she wanted to be a performer.

University of Utah director of broadcasting Bill Riley joins the program to discuss Cam Rising, who announced his retirement from football because of a hand injury. Riley gives his top five most influential people in Utah football. Riley talks about how nobody knew if Rising was going to play or not for the final year with Utah. Riley tells Canzano what he thinks was his favorite Cam Rising game and how important Rising was to the Utah program. Riley also talks about Salt Lake City wanting a baseball team.

John Canzano is in talking about what he expects out of some of the Northwest schools for the 2025 college football season. Canzano talks about the Oregon State Beavers and what he wants to see out of Trent Bray as well as the Washington Huskies in year two under Jedd Fisch. Ben Golliver of the Washington Post joins the show live from Minnesota to preview the Timberwolves vs Lakers series. Golliver gives his view and opinion on that series as well as all of the other playoff series' happening. Golliver gives a dark horse team that he thinks could be in the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes if he requests a trade. Golliver also gives his opinion on Damian Lillard and if Dame can ever come back and be the player he once was. NBC Sports 49ers beat reporter, Jennifer Lee Chan joins the show to discuss the pending Brock Purdy contract extension. Chan says that the 49ers are going about the extension the correct way after last offseason that had a lot of drama. Chan says that the 49ers are happy with their offensiv

NBC Sports 49ers beat reporter Jennifer Lee Chan joins the show to discuss the pending Brock Purdy contract extension. Chan says that the 49ers are going about the extension the correct way after last offseason, which had a lot of drama. Chan says that the 49ers are happy with their offensive line within the building, even though it is viewed as a weakness. Chan is questioned if the 49ers' window has closed or if they have one more run in them

Ben Golliver of the Washington Post joins the show live from Minnesota to preview the Timberwolves vs Lakers series. Golliver gives his view and opinion on that series, as well as all of the other playoff series happening. Golliver gives a dark horse team that he thinks could be in the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes if he requests a trade. Golliver also gives his opinion on Damian Lillard and if Dame can ever come back and be the player he once was.

John Canzano is in talking about the news of Justin Tucker being released by the Ravens. Canzano questions if Tucker had a better season would the Ravens have still released him? Canzano also wonders if the Ravens handled the situation well because they said it was a "football decision" for the reason to release Tucker. College Football Metrics expert, Andrew Percival joins the show to discuss college football. Percival lives in Seattle and gives his thoughts on what Huskies fans are thinking as they are heading into year two of Jedd Fisch and the Big Ten. Percival gives his opinions on who he thinks would be the best fit for the Pac-12. Percival gives some numbers why and who would be a great fit. Percival thinks that there is one school in the West that the Pac-12 hasn't really talked about that they should go after. The big splash, punch it audio, and much more!

College Football Metrics expert, Andrew Percival, joins the show to discuss college football. Percival lives in Seattle and gives his thoughts on what Huskies fans think as they are heading into year two of Jedd Fisch and the Big Ten. Percival gives his opinions on who would be the best fit for the Pac-12. Percival gives some numbers on why and who would be a great fit. Percival thinks that there is one school in the West that the Pac-12 hasn't talked about that they should go after.

John Canzano is in talking about the Iowa State betting scandal. Canzano wonders if this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to schools and sports gambling. Are we going to continue to see more and more gambling stories involving athletes and universities? The BFT jury makes it's return! Craig Birnbach, Aaron Fentress, John Strong, and Michael Lewellen form the BFT jury to throw judgement down on Bill Belichick, Henry Ruggs III, and Shedeur Sanders. Punch it audio, what's on tap, and much more!

The BFT jury makes its return! Craig Birnbach, Aaron Fentress, John Strong, and Michael Lewellen form the BFT jury to throw judgment down on Bill Belichick, Henry Ruggs III, and Shedeur Sanders.

Big Sky commissioner Tom Wistrcill joins the program to discuss the state of the Big Sky and the state of college athletics. Wistrcill thinks that once the settlement goes through, the real value of the NIL will come to the fore, and that will be positive. Wistrcill talks about Sacramento State and what they are doing in football and basketball by adding big-name GMs and coaches. Wistrcill discusses the future of the Big Sky and the success that they have been having.

Locked on College Football's Spencer McLaughlin joins the program to discuss the world of college football. McLaughlin talks about the rivalry between Utah and BYU and how it is one of the best rivalries in all of college football. McLaughlin talks about the money spent in college football and if it is good for the sport. McLaughlin watched the Oregon Spring game and talked about the quarterback situation for the Ducks. McLaughlin thinks that Luke Moga was one of the biggest surprises at the spring game. McLaughlin thinks there is a team in the Big 10 that should be favored and isn't to win the conference.

John Canzano is in talking about why we as fans are always so quick to change and judge teams. Canzano says we all knew that the Lakers needed change, but now because they are officially out of the playoffs that we act as if it needs to happen right away. Canzano is talking about Stanford football and how it is tough for them to compete. Big Sky commissioner Tom Wistrcill joins the program to discuss the state of the Big Sky and the state of college athletics. Wistrcill thinks that once the settlement goes through that the real value of the NIL will come to the front and that will be a positive. Wistrcill talks about Sacramento State and what they are doing in football and basketball by adding big name GM's and coaches. Wistrcill talks about the future of the Big Sky and the success that they have been having. Locked on College Football's Spencer McLaughlin joins the program discuss the world of college football. McLaughlin talks about the rivalry between Utah and BYU and how it is one of the best rivalries i