The Bald Faced Truth With John Canzano

WCC commissioner Stu Jackson joins the program to discuss the news that Seattle University will join the West Coast Conference. Jackson says that by adding Seattle, the WCC will add a lot of depth to the entire conference. Jackson discusses what it's like heading a conference where schools like St. Mary's have made clear that they are looking to join another conference. Jackson discusses what's ne...

John Canzano is in talking about Texas State getting an official invite to the Pac-12 and what it means for the conference. Canzano questions what the impact of Texas State coming to the Pac-12 will be, and if it is a good move or not to invite a school from Texas to join the conference. The BFT jury is back and Michael Lewellen and John Strong give their rulings on numerous topics. CBS Sports' Ch...

Former Sun Belt and WAC commissioner Karl Benson joins the show to discuss Texas State leaving the Sun Belt for the Pac-12 conference. Benson thinks this is a great move by Texas State to get into the conference. Benson also thinks that Texas State could pay off for the Pac-12 and calls Texas State a potential Boise State on the football field. Benson says that he is surprised that the Pac-12 went...

CBS Sports' Chris Hummer joins the program to discuss college football and the upcoming season. Hummer is referring to the new contracts that schools like Florida State are using, which will lock players into contracts for multiple years with buyout clauses. Hummer talks about some of the highly unusual language that is in contracts they are offering players and how it is hurting and helping Flori...

John Canzano is in talking about the Trail Blazers draft pick of Chinese center Yang Hansen. Canzano admits that the Blazers reached in picking Yang, but also says that he is very intrigued with the 7'2" center. Canzano talks about the Trail Blazers and their direction of the franchise. Later, Canzano talks about college football and with all the changes they have made to the CFP will make it so t...

John Canzano is in talking about the NBA draft. The Trail Blazers have the 11th pick in the draft and Canzano and Steven Vaughan have some potential targets they have heard could be connected to the Blazers. Canzano talks about the fit that some of the players have with the Blazers and how this may be Joe Cronin laying down a culture for the club. Mike Fritz of the Shortland Golf Course joins the...

Locked on College Football's Spencer McLaughlin joins the program to discuss college football. McLaughlin is the voice of Southern Utah, and McLaughlin talks about the move for Southern Utah to the Big Sky. McLaughlin thinks that the move to the Big Sky will be great for Southern Utah. McLaughlin thinks that the move will be beneficial for the Big Sky conference. McLaughlin talks about what the ex...

Mike Fritz of the Shortland Golf Course joins the show to discuss the Shortland Golf Course. It is a par-three course that has artificial grass everywhere, so the course will be playable all season long. Shortland features 19 holes (9 holes currently open) with state-of-the-art synthetic turf tees, greens, and bunkers. Fritz talks about the inspiration for the course and why the artificial turf is...

John Canzano is in talking about the Portland Trail Blazers trading guard Anfernee Simons to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Jrue Holiday. Canzano covers all angles of the deal and what it means for the Trail Blazers for the upcoming season. Canzano also thinks that this move made by GM Joe Cronin is a move where Cronin is trying to prove his worth. National Recruiting Analyst for 247 Sports, G...

National Recruiting Analyst for 247 Sports, Greg Biggins, joins the program to discuss what is happening in the recruiting world. Biggins talks about the rise of BYU after they got a commitment from one of the top quarterbacks in the nation over Oregon. Biggins talks about the new Pac-12 and if playing in Texas will affect the recruiting for the conference. Biggins talks about Oregon State commit...

John Canzano talks to Jon Wilner of the Bay Area News Group and BJ Rains of Bronco News Nation about CBS and the Pac-12 extending their partnership ahead of the conference's expansion in 2026, plus thoughts on OKC winning a title and what it means for Blazers fans.

John Canzano talks to BJ Rains of Bronco News Nation about how the CBS-Pac-12 TV partnership news is being received in Boise State country.

John Canzano talks to Jon Wilner about his takeaways from CBS and Pac-12 announcing an extension of their partnership ahead of the new Pac-12 launch in 2026.

John Canzano is in talking about the Oregon State Beavers losing to the Louisville Cardinals in the College World Series. Canzano talks about how it was a good season for the Beavers, but also wonders if it was a disappointing ending to the season with how the game ended with Oregon State not being able to get another run in the top of the 9th inning. Senator Mark Meek joins the show to discuss SB...

The House of Strauss', Ethan Strauss joins the program to discuss his written piece about fans in the NBA. Strauss believes that the fans of the NBA are being put in a tough spot to actually watch and enjoy the sport. Strauss talks about the NBA Finals and how good a series it has been so far. Strauss also talks about Inside the NBA and the worry that fans have that ESPN will actually hurt the awa...

Senator Mark Meek joins the show to discuss SB110 passing on the House Floor in Salem and will now proceed to the Governor for signature. "Jock Tax" passes and will provide $800 million in funding for a potential MLB stadium on the South Waterfront in Portland and Meek says that everyone was excited that this bill passed. Meek says that the passing of this bill is a big obstacle in bringing Major...

John Canzano is in talking about his oldest daughter graduating and reflecting on his journey in life as a media member and as a father. Jeff Oliver from the Prefontaine Classic joins the show to discuss the upcoming Prefontaine Classic that is happening on July 5th from Hayward Field. Oliver talks about the growth of college athletics and how he thinks Steve Prefontaine would think about the prog...

The Seattle Times' Scott Hanson joins the program to discuss the rowing team at the University of Washington. Hanson compares the rowing team to the track and field program at the University of Oregon. Hanson says that the coaches are nervous right now that the rowing team is going to lose funding, as they have been told that their rosters are going to be cut on both the men's and women's sides. H...

Athletic director for the University of Portland, Scott Leykam, joins the program live from Omaha for the College World Series. Leykam is in Omaha because he is one of the ten athletic directors on the committee to choose the 64 teams in the NCAA tournament. Leykam talks about how Omaha is the perfect home for the College World Series. Leykam talks about the changes in college athletics and thinks...

Jeff Oliver from the Prefontaine Classic joins the show to discuss the upcoming Prefontaine Classic that is happening on July 5th from Hayward Field. Oliver talks about the growth of college athletics and how he thinks Steve Prefontaine would think about the progress made, including the progress of the Prefontaine Classic. Oliver talks about the talent that will be in Eugene for the Prefontaine Cl...

Judah Newby and Steven Vaughan are in for a shortened Bald Faced Truth. The guys talk about the NBA Finals and if the Thunders deserve to be considered the favorites even though they are down 2-1 in the series. They also talk about Oregon State in the College World Series against Louisville.

John Canzano is in talking about Pat McAfee and the report written by The Athletic that McAfee was upset after footage was shown of him striking out against an Oklahoma softball pitcher. Canzano wonders how long a guy like McAfee will last in sports media and also wonders who is the target audience for McAfee. Sports Business Radio's Brian Berger joins the program to discuss the sale of the Portla...

Student Athlete Advocates, Scott Laigo, joins the show to discuss the story happening in Washington, where Roosevelt High School got punished a ton because of recruiting allegations against 19 athletes. Laigo thinks that the transfer issue is turning into a money-making business in high school sports now. Laigo is helping athletes and their parents in high school on how to navigate the nil world.

Sports Business Radio's Brian Berger joins the program to discuss the sale of the Portland Trail Blazers. Berger mentions three potential owners whom he thinks should be on the Blazers' short list of potential buyers who would do a great job. Berger says that Blazers fans need to be wary of who purchases the Blazers because of a potential move. Berger gives a potential price point he thinks the Bl...

John Canzano is in talking about the purity of sports. Has the purity in sports gone away? Are we facing this problem in college sports now that players will be paid? Is there anyway we can bring back the purity in sports? Former Oregon State running back, Ryan Nall, joins the program to talk about his career at Oregon State. Nall talks about his favorite games in high school and in college. NIL w...