Bald Faced Truth With John Canzano

Portland State head football coach Bruce Barnum joins the program after the Vikings got their first victory of the season last Saturday over Cal Poly. Barnum discusses what was successful in the win over Cal Poly and how the Vikings can continue to have success this season. Barnum discusses what the sideline was like as Cal Poly was making a comeback in the game, and if there was any panic from the team. Barnum thinks that the team can keep the momentum going heading into next week.

USA Today Ducks Wire's Zachary Neel joins the program to preview the Ducks game against Iowa this Saturday. Neel discusses the problems that the Ducks will face at Kinnick Stadium and what the Ducks can do to get the win over Iowa. Neel wonders if this Ducks team is a good team or a great team. Neel discusses that if the Ducks are to win the rest of their game this season, the loss to Indiana could actually be beneficial as we head to the College Football Playoff.

John Canzano is in talking about the World Series and how entertaining game 7 was up in Toronto. Canzano discusses how lucky Fox was to have such an entertaining series and how all TV networks are looking for competitive games. Canzano discusses Oregon State's win over Washington State on Saturday and what it means for the Beavers. Should the Beavers seriously consider hiring Robb Akey as their permanent head coach next season? Later, Canzano plays a lot of his interview with Oregon State President Jayathi Murthy, and if there's a possibility to be able to have Jensen Huang involved in the hiring of a new football coach. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!

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San Jose Mercury News' Jon Wilner joins the program for his weekly visit to preview the upcoming weekend in college football. Wilner addresses the LSU coaching situation and gives his opinion on what LSU can do to make the right hire. Wilner gives his picks in some of the biggest games in college football and tells Canzano of a couple of underdogs he thinks could keep the game closer than the point spread.

John Canzano is in talking about the importance of asking questions. Canzano knows he asks a lot of athletes questions, and he wants to turn the tables and ask people to ask him questions. Later, Canzano previews week 10 of college football and discusses the Pac-12 Championship game between Oregon State and Washington State. Oregon State star wide receiver Trent Walker joins the program and has a question to ask John Canzano. Walker discusses what the vibes are like as they head into their game against Washington State. Walker discusses his setup in his apartment and how he likes to watch film while he is at home. Walker discusses what he sees on film out of Washington State and how he thinks the Beavers can match up to them. Walker talks about how important this game is to him. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!

Oregon State star wide receiver Trent Walker joins the program and has a question to ask John Canzano. Walker discusses what the vibes are like as they head into their game against Washington State. Walker discusses his setup in his apartment and how he likes to watch film while he is at home. Walker discusses what he sees on film out of Washington State and how he thinks the Beavers can match up to them. Walker talks about how important this game is to him.

John Canzano has conversations with Oregon State interim head football coach Robb Akey, Sports Business Radio's Brian Berger, and The CW's Nigel Burton as Oregon State hosts Washington State at Reser Stadium and the latest on the fallout from the FBI's case against Chaucney Billups and what it means for the NBA and Trail Blazers.

John Canzano talks to Nigel Burton of The CW about the Beavs and Cougs ahead of Saturday's game in Reser, and if Burton has any concerns about the Oregon Ducks ahead of the November stretch.

John Canzano talks to Brian Berger of Sports Business Radio for his reaction to the latest NBA gambling scandal and FBI investigation that involves Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups.

John Canzano talks with interim Oregon State head football coach Robb Akey ahead of the Beavers hosting Washington State on Saturday at Reser Stadium (4:30 p.m., CBS).

John Canzano is in talking about the incredible Game 3 in Los Angeles between the Dodgers and the Blue Jays. Canzano wonders if, after Shohei Ohtani's record-breaking performance, Ohtani is the ultimate GOAT in the game of baseball. Is Ohtani feared as much as Barry Bonds once was? Portland State head football coach Bruce Barnum joins the program to discuss what he does when a player is dominating the game, just like Shohei Ohtani did. Barnum says there are things that he does to try to make it so the dominant player is fully dominating. Barnum talks about the Vikings' schedule for next season. Barnum talks about the team as they continue to struggle, but Barnum confirms that practice was still lively and the team is still all in. Forbes' Maury Brown joins the program to discuss the World Series and Shohei Ohtani. Brown compares Ohtani and Barry Bonds, and if the Blue Jays are making the right decision to walk Ohtani. Brown has a message for Mariners fans who think they will never win a World Series. Brown te

Forbes' Maury Brown joins the program to discuss the World Series and Shohei Ohtani. Brown compares Ohtani and Barry Bonds, and if the Blue Jays are making the right decision to walk Ohtani. Brown has a message for Mariners fans who think they will never win a World Series. Brown tells Canzano who he thinks should be the American League MVP between Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh. Brown talks about expansion in Major League Baseball and how viable MLB to PDX is. Brown discusses what the Portland Diamond Project needs to do in the future.

Portland State head football coach Bruce Barnum joins the program to discuss what he does when a player is dominating the game, just like Shohei Ohtani did. Barnum says there are things that he does to try and make it so the dominant player is fully dominating. Barnum talks about the Vikings' schedule for next season. Barnum talks about the team as they continue to struggle, but Barnum confirms that practice was still lively and the team is still all in.

John Canzano is in wondering when sports became less fun and more about everything besides the actual games. Canzano wonders if money and greed has been the biggest contributing factor. Canzano breaks down Oregon State parting ways with deputy AD Brent Blaylock, and also severing their ties with Blueprint Sports. Sportico's Daniel Libit joins the program about Oregon State cutting ties with Blueprint Sports. Libit wrote a piece a couple of weeks ago about how unfavorable the deal with Blueprint was for Oregon State, breaking down what he heard and how the whole deal unfolded. Libit wonders who wrote and signed the contract for Oregon State, as the deal was heavily in favor of Blueprint Sports. Punch it audio, the big splash, and much more!

Sportico's Daniel Libit joins the program about Oregon State cutting ties with Blueprint Sports. Libit wrote a piece a couple of weeks ago about how unfavorable the deal with Blueprint was for Oregon State, breaking down what he heard and how the whole deal unfolded. Libit wonders who wrote and signed the contract for Oregon State, as the deal was heavily in favor of Blueprint Sports.

John Canzano is in talking about the new findings in the NBA gambling scandal involving Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier. There is new news out, and Canzano gives his take on what is going to happen to Billups and the Blazers. Later, the BFT Jury comes together to break down the gambling scandal even more. Pro poker player Maria Ho joins the program to discuss what actually goes on in the "private" poker games, and why she stays away from them. Ho discusses how people are rigging poker games and what the process is to make sure that they are getting the cards they want in the game. Ho discusses how celebrities want to be involved in home poker games, and that this has been happening forever. Ho explains why celebrities are attracted to the underground poker games. San Jose Mercury News' Jon Wilner joins the program to discuss the upcoming weekend of college football. Wilner discusses the biggest storylines heading into the weekend, as well as some coaches to watch who could be on the hot seat. Wilner gives o

San Jose Mercury News' Jon Wilner joins the program to discuss the upcoming weekend of college football. Wilner discusses the biggest storylines heading into the weekend, as well as some coaches to watch who could be on the hot seat. Wilner gives out some of his picks and even has a couple of games to watch out for. Wilner discusses the University of Washington and what it might do if head coach Jedd Fisch ends up leaving for another job. Wilner gives out his favorite college football game of the week.

Pro poker player Maria Ho joins the program to discuss what actually goes on in the "private" poker games, and why she stays away from them. Ho discusses how people are rigging poker games and what the process is to make sure that they are getting the cards they want in the game. Ho discusses how celebrities want to be involved in home poker games, and that this has been happening forever.

Oregon State wide receiver Trent Walker joins the show to discuss the Beavers win over Lafayette on Saturday. Walker discusses the feelings in the locker room after finally getting a win, and Walker talks about what they can build upon the victory. With the Chauncey Billups news, Walker talks about what he said to himself and his teammates about gambling. Walker discusses some of the things people have said to him after the team doesn't win a game or he doesn't meet his receiving prop.