The Bald Faced Truth with John Canzano
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The Bald Faced Truth "Unfiltered" show with host John Canzano on West Coast sports and the Pac-12. Big opinions, and the best guests. Oregon Ducks, Oregon State Beavers, Portland Trail Blazers, Washington, Washington State, and more.
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BFT Interview: Washington State coach Kirby Moore
John Canzano visits with Washington State coach Kirby Moore. Subscribe to this podcast. Read JohnCanzano.com so you don’t miss a thing. Support our sponsors — The Wall (ByTheWall.com) and Gresham Ford (www.GreshamFord.com). Jamba — Life is better blended. First Call…
August 28, 2026
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BFT Show: Imposters, frauds, and football teams — plus, Washington State coach Kirby Moore joins
John Canzano talks with Washington State coach Kirby Moore about the upcoming season. Also, Canzano dives into the imposters in sports, including an accused fraudster who pretended to be a 49ers player. Subscribe to this podcast. Read JohnCanzano.com so you…
August 28, 2026
BFT Show: Stripping… media credentials?!?… plus, Jon Wilner joins to talk college football
John Canzano talks about petty sports franchises that try to punish media (and fans) by withholding access. Also, Jon Wilner joins to talk about college football. Subscribe to this podcast. Read JohnCanzano.com so you don’t miss a thing. Support our…
August 27, 2026
BFT Show: Ben Golliver of ESPN talks Ja Morant, Trail Blazers… plus college football gets interesting
John Canzano talks with ESPN NBA writer Ben Golliver about Ja Morant, Tom Dundon, and the Blazers. Plus, Canzano talks about the most interesting game of the college football season. Also, Olivia Cleary reads the news. Subscribe to this podcast.…
August 26, 2026
BFT Show: KL Wombacher talks Hops… and the sports ecosystem (Blazers, Ducks, Beavers, and more)
John Canzano interviews guest KL Wombacher, the GM of the Hillsboro Hops. They talk about the ecosystem of sports in the region, including the Ducks, Beavers, Trail Blazers, and more. Subscribe to this podcast. Read JohnCanzano.com so you don’t miss…
August 25, 2026
BFT Show: Oregon Coach Dan Lanning — and the return of BFT radio
John Canzano talks with Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning… and Canzano talks about his return to radio in the Pacific Northwest. Subscribe to this podcast. Read JohnCanzano.com so you don’t miss a thing. Support our sponsors — The Wall (ByTheWall.com)…
August 24, 2026
BFT Show: Oregon AD Rob Mullens, Athletes Unlimited CEO Jon Patricof join, plus comedian Orion Levin
John Canzano talks with Oregon Athletic Director Rob Mullens. Jon Patricof, the CEO of Athletes Unlimited, joins. Also, comedian Orion Levine is on the show. Subscribe to this podcast. Read JohnCanzano.com so you don’t miss a thing. Support our sponsors…
August 23, 2026
BFT Show: How Oregon landed a four-star recruit… Alex Molden talks football and fam
John Canzano talks with former NFL first-round draft pick Alex Molden about football and family. Molden talks about his football-playing sons, his daughters, and the Oregon Ducks. Subscribe to this podcast. Read JohnCanzano.com so you don’t miss a thing. Support…
August 19, 2026
BFT Show: Who got it right? NBA schedule reveal, plus guests Jon Wilner and Aries Spears
John Canzano talks about the best/worst of the NBA schedule reveals… plus guests Aries Spears and Jon Wilner join the show. Subscribe to this podcast. Read JohnCanzano.com so you don’t miss a thing. Support our sponsors — The Wall (ByTheWall.com)…
August 14, 2026
BFT Show: Lakers sell — would Tom Dundon “flip” the Trail Blazers?!?
John Canzano talks about the sale of the Lakers and wonders if Tom Dundon would “flip” the Trail Blazers. Guest: Maury Brown of Forbes Magazine. Subscribe to this podcast. Read JohnCanzano.com so you don’t miss a thing. Support our sponsors…
August 12, 2026
BFT: Ryan Leaf joins from the road to talk Pac-12 Conference football
John Canzano talks with Ryan Leaf of USA Sports about the Pac-12 Conference. Also, Olivia Cleary joins to read the news, and Canzano talks about human interest stories and why they’re important. Subscribe to this podcast. Read JohnCanzano.com so you…
August 10, 2026
BFT Show: College football is here… should they let it burn?
John Canzano talks with Jon Wilner about the start of college football practices. Olivia Cleary reads the news. Also, Canzano discusses whether college football would be better off burning to the ground. Subscribe to this podcast. Read JohnCanzano.com so you…
August 7, 2026
BFT Show: JJ Birden talks about beating the odds in HS, college, and the NFL
John Canzano talks with former NFL wide receiver JJ Birden about beating the odds in high school, college and the NFL. Birden has written a new book titled, “Beat the Coverage.” Subscribe to this podcast. Read JohnCanzano.com so you don’t…
August 3, 2026
BFT Show: "Softy" gives a Seattle perspective on Trail Blazers saga… "Don't (bleep) this up!"
John Canzano interviews Dave “Softy” Mahler from KJR in Seattle. Softy has a warning for Trail Blazers fans and city leaders — don’t mess this up! Also, Softy talks about the Washington-Oregon football rivalry and more. Plus, Olivia Cleary reads…
July 31, 2026
BFT Show: Bruce Barnum sounds off on his firing, fishing, and football
John Canzano talks with former Portland State head football coach Bruce Barnum about his firing, football, and fishing. Jon Wilner joins the show to talk CFP contenders. Also, Olivia reads the news. Subscribe to this podcast. Read JohnCanzano.com. Support sponsors…
July 29, 2026
BFT Show: Catching up… with San Diego State coach Sean Lewis
John Canzano talks with San Diego State football coach Sean Lewis about the Pac-12, and more. Plus, Olivia reads the news. Subscribe to this podcast. Read JohnCanzano.com. Support sponsors — The Wall (ByTheWall.com) and Gresham Ford (www.GreshamFord.com). Watch the show…
July 28, 2026
BFT Show: Boise State coach Spencer Danielson joins, plus more on Tom Dundon's hate tour
John Canzano interviews Boise State coach Spencer Danielson in a wide-ranging talk about the Pac-12, the recruiting red flags, fatherhood, and more. Also, Canzano talks about the latest with the Trail Blazers saga and Tom Dundon. Plus, Olivia joins to…
July 24, 2026
BFT Show: Fake memos aside, losing Portland would be a hit to NBA
John Canzano talks about the PR disaster that it would be for the NBA to lose Portland as a market. Subscribe to this podcast. Read JohnCanzano.com. Support sponsors — The Wall (ByTheWall.com) and Gresham Ford (www.GreshamFord.com). Watch the show on…
July 23, 2026
BFT Show: Trail Blazers gut the broadcast team — Rip City in an uproar
John Canzano talks about the latest move by Tom Dundon, the Trail Blazers owner. The team is gutting its broadcast teams. Subscribe to this podcast. Read JohnCanzano.com. Support sponsors — The Wall (ByTheWall.com) and Gresham Ford (www.GreshamFord.com). Watch the show…
July 22, 2026
BFT Show: Ross Dellenger joins to talk college football… plus Trail Blazers saga gets a twist
John Canzano talks with Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports about the quest to save college sports. Plus, Canzano talks about the Trail Blazers saga, and Olivia reads the news. Subscribe to this podcast. Read JohnCanzano.com. Support sponsors — The Wall…
July 20, 2026
BFT Show: Ball in Trail Blazers' court… plus guests Kyle Folts and Mary Lynn Rajskub
John Canzano talks about the City of Portland’s negotiations with Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon. Plus, guests Kyle Folts and Mary Lynn Rajskub join the show. Also, Olivia Cleary reads the news. Subscribe to this podcast. Read JohnCanzano.com. Support sponsors…
July 17, 2026
BFT Show: From 'Banana Ball' to the King and His Court
John Canzano talks with Charlie Dobbins, a member of “The King and His Court” about Eddie Feigner, Banana Ball, and more. Subscribe to this podcast. Read JohnCanzano.com. Support sponsors — The Wall (ByTheWall.com) and Gresham Ford (www.GreshamFord.com). Watch the show…
July 16, 2026
BFT Show: A deep dive on Trail Blazers saga with Brian Berger of Sports Business Radio
John Canzano talks with Brian Berger of “Sports Business Radio” about the saga of the Trail Blazers. Also, Mike Luevano, of “Between Shots” joins the show to talk about life, sports, and perspective. And Olivia Cleary reads the news. Subscribe…
July 15, 2026