Bald Faced Truth With John Canzano

John Canzano is in wrapping up the college basketball season. Florida is the national champions and Canzano wonders about if One Shining Moment was missing some of its excitement with the lack of upsets in the NCAA Tournament. Canzano asks what it will take from Oregon State and Oregon next season to describe the season as "making it". National recruiting analyst for 247 Sports, Greg Biggins joins the program to discuss what is going on in the college football recruiting world as we are heading into spring games. Biggins says that the Ducks are still dominating on the recruiting trail. Is Sacramento State a real threat to some of the other California teams now that they are going to be an independent? Biggins also talks about USC's recent success in recruiting and what it could mean for other schools in the nation. Biggins gives an update on Oregon State quarterback commit Deagan Rose. Locked on College Football podcast host, Spencer McLaughlin joins the program to discuss who he thinks is the team to beat i

Locked on College Football podcast host, Spencer McLaughlin joins the program to discuss who he thinks is the team to beat in the Big Ten conference. McLaughlin discusses how he views Oregon and what he thinks Dan Lanning meant when Lanning called quarterback Austin Novosad a leader of the team. McLaughlin gives his best-case and worst-case scenarios for the Oregon Ducks and Oregon State Beavers

National recruiting analyst for 247 Sports, Greg Biggins joins the program to discuss what is going on in the college football recruiting world as we head into spring games. Biggins says that the Ducks are still dominating on the recruiting trail. Is Sacramento State a real threat to some of the other California teams now that they are going to be an independent? Biggins also talks about USC's recent success in recruiting and what it could mean for other schools in the nation. Biggins gives an update on Oregon State quarterback commit Deagan Rose.

John Canzano is in talking about the Elite 8 games on the men's side. Did Duke lose or did Houston win? Canzano thinks that Houston deserves all of the credit. Canzano talks about Houston coach Kelvin Sampson being 69 years old and if coaching is really a young man's game. Portland Trail Blazers GM, Joe Cronin got a contract extension. Canzano talks about what it means for the franchise. Joe Jackson, the father of William Jackson joins the show to discuss his son, William, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy which is a severe, progressive muscle-wasting disease, is a genetic disorder that primarily affects males and is caused by a lack of the protein dystrophin, leading to muscle damage and weakness. Joe is raising money to find a cure for this disease by rowing 36 hours and 157 continuous river miles. A worthy story to hear and if you would like to donate please head to www.wewillforwilliam.org to donate. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!

Joe Jackson, the father of William Jackson joins the show to discuss his son, William, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy which is a severe, progressive muscle-wasting disease, is a genetic disorder that primarily affects males and is caused by a lack of the protein dystrophin, leading to muscle damage and weakness. Joe is raising money to find a cure for this disease by rowing 36 hours and 157 continuous river miles. A worthy story to hear and if you would like to donate please head to www.wewillforwilliam.org to donate.

John Canzano is in talking about soup. That's because the Texas State President made a tweet about soup and many think it had to do with the school joining a bigger conference. Canzano talked to the Texas State President and says what he knows and heard from him. U.S. Rep. from WA's 5th congressional district, Michael Baumgartner joins the program to talk about NIL and the house decision in college sports. Baumgartner is trying to push college sports to being ultra competitive again and is trying to get NIL evenly distributed to all schools. That way players aren't leaving schools for a bigger check. Washington State professor Lloyd Smith joins the program to talk about the torpedo bats in Major League Baseball. Smith is an expert on baseball bats and tells Canzano all about the science behind the bats and what they actually do. New Portland State women's basketball coach, Karlie Buriss joins the program to discuss her new position as head coach. Buriss tells Canzano why she took the job and how she envisions

New Portland State women's basketball coach, Karlie Buriss joins the program to discuss her new position as head coach. Buriss tells Canzano why she took the job and how she envisions her program. Buriss explains how she is going to lead Portland State women's basketball. Burris discusses her coaching style and what strengths she brings in building a program.

Washington State professor Lloyd Smith joins the program to talk about the torpedo bats in Major League Baseball. Smith is an expert on baseball bats and tells Canzano all about the science behind the bats and what they actually do.

U.S. Rep. from WA's 5th congressional district, Michael Baumgartner joins the program to talk about NIL and the house decision in college sports. Baumgartner is trying to push college sports to be ultra-competitive again and is trying to get NIL evenly distributed to all schools. That way players aren't leaving schools for a bigger check.

John Canzano is in talking about USC and Oregon. USC has been on a tear in the recruiting world lately, but Canzano thinks that USC will never be that it once was. Canzano thinks USC will struggle to compete for Big 10 championships in football for the foreseeable future. Canzano questions what is there to look forward to with the Blazers. Should the Blazers continue to compete for the play-in and what are the consequences if they do in fact make the playoffs. Canzano also speaks on the Texas State President's message to the Pac-12. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!

Oregon state senator, Mark Meek joins the program to discuss the "jock tax." Meek explains what the tax is and how it could potentially affect MLB to PDX. Meek tells Canzano what would happen to the city if a Major League Baseball team came to Portland

John Canzano is in talking about the Pac-12 and what is next. Steven questions Canzano about what the Pac-12 is doing and Canzano explains the conferences thinking and who could be potential additions to the league. The show is loaded with interviews. Portland State football coach Bruce Barnum joins the program to discuss spring practice so far for his program. Barnum explains to Canzano why he likes to have practice early in the morning. Barnum has a conversation about his quarterback room and holds an impromptu giveaway on the show. Another classic interview with Barnum. Former Washington State qb and broadcaster, Ryan Leaf joins the program to discuss how he has learned from his experiences in the past to help with him in the future. Leaf also talks about his experience with The CW last season as he was the Pac-12 football analyst during the games. Leaf also talks about what he hopes happens for the Pac-12 conference in terms of their upcoming media deal. Oregon state senator, Mark Meek joins the program t

Former Washington State QB and broadcaster, Ryan Leaf joins the program to discuss how he has learned from his experiences in the past to help with him in the future. Leaf also talks about his experience with The CW last season as he was the Pac-12 football analyst during the games. Leaf also talks about what he hopes happens for the Pac-12 conference in terms of their upcoming media deal.

Portland State football coach Bruce Barnum joins the program to discuss spring practice so far for his program. Barnum explains to Canzano why he likes to have practice early in the morning. Barnum has a conversation about his quarterback room and holds an impromptu giveaway on the show. Another classic interview with Barnum.

John Canzano is in talking about sports personalities and coaches that are bullying younger media members and other non-celebrities. Kim Mulkey got testy with a student journalist after LSU's loss in the Elite 8 and Pat McAfee is in some trouble after an article in The Athletic posted today saying a college freshman at Ole Miss may look to take legal action against McAfee. Indianapolis columnist, Bob Kravitz joins the program to discuss Andrew Luck and Frank Reich as Luck announced Reich as the new Stanford coach. Kravitz was around the two when they were in Indianapolis as player and coach. Kravitz also talks about the WNBA and the popularity it has gained in Indiana now that Caitlin Clark has finished her first year with the Indiana Fever. Founder of Student-Athlete Advocates, Scott Laigo joins the program to discuss his advice to parents and kids when it comes to youth sports and how he helps kids reach their goals when it comes to playing athletics in college. Laigo is worried about the NCAA having to cut

Founder of Student-Athlete Advocates, Scott Laigo joins the program to discuss his advice to parents and kids when it comes to youth sports and how he helps kids reach their goals when it comes to playing athletics in college. Laigo is worried about the NCAA cutting sports because of the new college world we live in with all the money going to football. Laigo also tells a great story about being a coach at the University of Washington and "the pick" by Kenny Wheaton.

Indianapolis columnist, Bob Kravitz joins the program to discuss Andrew Luck and Frank Reich as Luck announced Reich as the new Stanford coach. Kravitz was around the two when they were in Indianapolis as player and coach. Kravitz also talks about the WNBA and the popularity it has gained in Indiana now that Caitlin Clark has finished her first year with the Indiana Fever.

San Jose Mercury News' Jon Wilner joins the program to discuss what has been going on in the NCAA tournament. Wilner discusses Stanford's hiring of Frank Reich as an interim coach. Wilner talks about how the Bay Area schools are at such a disadvantage in the ACC.

John Canzano is back and talking about the NCAA tournament. Is this going to be a one-off or is a trend starting where the top seeds dominate the entire tournament? Canzano gives his thoughts on Stanford hiring Frank Reich as their interim head coach. CBS Sports Jerry Palm joins the program to discuss what has happened in the NCAA tournament thus far. Palm previews the Final Four and talks about if he thinks one seeds all advancing will be a trend going forward. Palm believes that the "Cinderella" in the NCAA tournament may be disappearing before our eyes. San Jose Mercury News' Jon Wilner joins the program to discuss what has been going on in the NCAA tournament. Wilner discusses Stanford's hiring of Frank Reich as an interim coach. Wilner talks about how the Bay Area schools are at such a disadvantage in the ACC

CBS Sports Jerry Palm joins the program to discuss what has happened in the NCAA tournament thus far. Palm previews the Final Four and talks about if he thinks one seeds all advancing will be a trend going forward. Palm believes that the "Cinderella" in the NCAA tournament may be disappearing before our eyes.