The Bald Faced Truth With John Canzano

John Canzano is in talking about the sale of the Portland Trail Blazers. It was announced that the Blazers will be up for sale and Canzano talks about what he hopes happens as well as what he thinks will happen. Pete Rose and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson are also going to be eligible to be in the hall of fame and Canzano thinks both of them should both get in. Former longtime Trail Blazers executive, Mi...

Brian Berger of Sports Business Radio joins the show to talk about the Trail Blazers upcoming sale. Berger talks about what Blazers fans can look forward to in the next 12-24 months. Berger talks about whether Trail Blazers fans should be nervous that any other market could come in and acquire the Blazers when a new owner comes in. Berger talks about who the right owner would be in Portland. Berge...

Former longtime Trail Blazers executive, Michael Lewellen, joins the show to discuss the Portland Trail Blazers being up for sale. Lewlellen used to work for the Blazers and other big companies and has insights on how the potential sale of the Blazers may work. Lewellen talks about what it was like when he worked for Paul Allen and tells some great stories about some of the old plans that they had...

"The Throwin Samoan" Jack Thompson joins the program to discuss Cam Ward being picked number one by the Tennessee Titans. Thompson is very confident in Washington State football from now on in the new Pac-12. Thompson says that the Cougars are in a position where they need to act like they are the biggest brand in the Pac-12. Thompson has met the brand new Washington State coach, Jimmy Rogers, and...

John Canzano is in talking about some of the biggest losers from this past weekend. Canzano thinks that the Oregon Softball team got punished for something out of their control. Canzano later talks about celebrity interactions both good and bad. Later the NBA draft lottery happens and Canzano is all over it breaking down where the Blazers landed. Creator of Big League Chew and former minor league...

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 p...

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...

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...

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 dire...

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 u...

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 a...

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. Gollive...

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...

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 i...

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 col...

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...

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...

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 discuss...

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 s...

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 disc...