The Bald Faced Truth With John Canzano

Locked on College Football's Spencer McLaughlin joins the program to discuss the Oregon victory over Iowa. McLaughlin was impressed with the win by Oregon, but doesn't think it was Dan Lanning's most impressive win in his career. McLaughlin discusses what the most impressive thing was in the victory and if the Ducks need to win out to make the CFP.

John Canzano is in, and is joined by Brian Berger of Sports Business Radio for the first hour to discuss a bevy of topics. Canzano reported that Vulcan Inc. will continue to have 20% of the Trail Blazers even after Tom Dundon becomes the "majority owner", and Berger breaks down how unique a situation this is. Canzano and Berger discuss the troublesome couple of months for ESPN. Later, the BFT jury...

John Canzano is in talking about the Portland Trail Blazers huge win over the Oklahoma City Thunder last night. Canzano wonders if this Trail Blazers team is for real, and if it's ok to start buying in if you're a fan. Later, Canzano talks about the Oregon/Iowa game, and whether this is an actual game where Oregon needs to be worried. There are a lot of experts who are expecting Iowa to get the vi...

San Jose Mercury News' Jon Wilner joins the program to discuss the upcoming weekend of college football. Wilner discusses his thoughts on the CFP and actually agrees with a lot of what the committee did, including where they ranked Oregon. Wilner discusses whether the committee has an agenda when they do their rankings. Wilner talks about the Ducks chances in Iowa City against Iowa, and if the Duc...

Oregon State wide receiver Trent Walker joins the program to discuss the Beavers upcoming game against Sam Houston State. Walker discusses what the feelings are like between the Beavers and the Washington State Cougars, and if there is a rivalry between the two schools. Walker talks to Canzano about the DM's he gets on a daily basis, and what he thinks of the whole process. Walker discusses Sam Ho...

John Canzano is in talking about the CFP rankings and how much stock we should buy into the rankings. Canzano questions the committee on how they are coming up with the rankings and thinks that the committee is very careful with their wording. Later, Canzano previews the Oregon vs Iowa game and wonders if Iowa has a coaching advantage over Oregon. Oregon State head football coach Robb Akey joins t...

Former Washington State football coach Jim Walden joins the program to discuss Washington State's loss to Oregon State and what head coach Jimmy Rogers is up against as the head coach of Washington State. Walden discusses how difficult it is for a head coach to coach a team that isn't in a conference. Walden thinks that Washington State may have played their worst game of the season in the loss to...

The Des Moines Register's Tyler Tachman joins the program to discuss the Iowa Hawkeyes vs the Oregon Ducks game upcoming this Saturday. Tachman discusses the love that the Iowa Hawkeyes program has from all of its fans in Iowa. Tachman discusses the strengths of this year's Iowa team. Tachman says that there is hope for Iowa fans that they can get the win over Oregon this weekend. Tachman discusse...

Oregon State head football coach Robb Akey joins the program to discuss the Beavers two-game win streak and if Oregon State can continue the winning ways against Sam Houston State. Akey discusses what the team has been working on since the win over Washington State. Akey talks about the locker room and what the players have to play for, even though they aren't in a conference and have no chance at...

John Canzano is in talking about the College Football Playoff rankings that are coming out, and if they are actually going to matter at the end of the season. Canzano compares the 2024 initial rankings and notices that there are a few teams that came out of nowhere to crash the CFP party. Canzano highlights a couple of teams that he thinks could crash the CFP this season. Later, the owner of the P...

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 th...

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 coul...

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 pe...

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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 poin...

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...

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...

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...

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 ex...

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 th...

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 Bluepr...