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Bald Faced Truth with John Canzano

John Canzano
Pac-12
Oregon Ducks
Pac-12 Conference
Portland Trail Blazers
College Football
College Football Playoff
Oregon State Beavers
Oregon State University
Tom Dundon
Mountain West Conference
Oregon
NCAA Tournament
College Athletics
Dan Lanning
NCAA
University Of Oregon
NIL
Gonzaga
Youth Sports
Oregon State

The Bald Faced Truth: Unfiltered show with host John Canzano on West Coast sports, college football, and the Pac-12. Big opinions, and the best guests. Oregon Ducks, Oregon State Beavers, Portland Trail Blazers, Washington, Washington State, and more. Sponsored by Adidas. Read: JohnCanzano.com

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John Canzano talks about the Trail Blazers TV play by play broadcast fiasco. The team hired and fired a broadcaster. Canzano also interviews Oregon State coach JaMarcus Shephard. Subscribe to this podcast Read JohnCanzano.com so you don't miss a thin... more

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Recent Guests

Micah Brown
Director of The Program: Texas Tech (Paramount)
Director, The Program: Texas Tech
Episode: BFT Interview: Micah Brown, director of "The Program: Texas Tech" on Paramount
Andrew Nemec
Reporter focused on the Dante Moore tells story, West Coast Biased
West Coast Biased (Substack)
Episode: BFT Show: When poker meets football -- Oregon has a 'tell'
Brad Stulberg
Author of The Way of Excellence
Episode: BFT Show: Dan Lanning's fumble, plus a dive into private equity and youth sports
Ross Douglas
Oregon Ducks wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator
University of Oregon
Episode: BFT Interview: Oregon Ducks WR coach Ross Douglas joins
Brandon Huffman
National Recruiting Analyst, Rivals on Three
Rivals, ON3
Episode: BFT Show: Recruiting, football, and life... is bigger better? Or just bigger?
Joe Lorig
Oregon Ducks special teams coordinator
University of Oregon
Episode: BFT Interview: Oregon Ducks special teams coordinator Joe Lorig talks books, fishing, and football
JaMarcus Shephard
Head coach at Oregon State (interview subject)
Oregon State Beavers
Episode: BFT Interview: Oregon State coach JaMarcus Shephard joins in front of first game
Matt Hong
President of USA Sports
USA Sports
Episode: BFT Interview: Matt Hong, president of USA Sports, talks about buying the Pac-12
Bill Moos
Former athletic director at Oregon, Washington State, Nebraska
University of Oregon; Washington State University; Nebraska
Episode: BFT Show: Leadership in college athletics -- long-time AD Bill Moos and Jon Wilner joins

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John Canzano
Host of Bald Faced Truth, guides discussion and segments

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 277 ratings
  • Always excellent

    Excellent in-depth coverage of sports and their related issues. No one covers west coast NCAA football better or more objectively. He’s not about his ego, he’s about the facts. He’s a PNW journalistic icon and always is fair and balanced in his coverage. He also dives into deep interviews that cover human interest stories that I always find to be both interesting and informative. I’m so happy he went out on his own into independent media. I highly recommend all of his work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BallardViking
    United States2 months ago
  • Radio Show

    John

    Long time listener. Been ill and in & out of hospital for several months. Lost track of your afternoon radio show. Are you still broadcasting? If so, what AM/FM station?

    Thanks, John.

    Steve Allen NE PDX

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SPALLENPDX
    United States5 months ago
  • Short Format

    John we need a longer show. What happened? I feel like I’m getting less or we’re all getting less. I’m just a fan of the longer formats and you used to have one this is a bummer. I’m a driver for work and I burn through one of your 20 min shows fast. Can we get more content? We want more content from you and your opinions like before. Just consider it please 👊🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    mateo511
    United States8 months ago
  • I don’t miss a show.

    I never miss. A+++++

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SolsticePDX
    United States9 months ago
  • Got Kicked off the radio Huh Johnny

    Why did you get kicked off the radio John?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Cool be@ns
    United States9 months ago

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Listeners praise frank, informed takes on West Coast sports and realignment dynamics.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

BFT Interview: Micah Brown, director of "The Program: Texas Tech" on Paramount
Q: How does your background from Kansas influence your work on this show and your approach to the locker room and big game moments?
My Kansas background helps me connect with players on a level of shared experience, giving me credibility in the room. It also helps me recognize the unspoken dynamics between coaches and players, so I can capture moments that reveal character and the real pressures behind the scenes rather than just glossy on-field outcomes.
BFT Interview: Micah Brown, director of "The Program: Texas Tech" on Paramount
Q: Give me an idea of how all your varied experiences came together for this Texas Tech project.
My past experiences as a player, a journalist, and a director all converge to shape how I approach a story like Texas Tech's. I understand the language players use, the politics of a program, and how to structure moments so they build toward a larger truth about culture, leadership, and resilience, while staying transparent with the audience.
BFT Interview: Brad Stulberg -- author of "The Way of Excellence"
Q: How do you frame failure for your kids?
He emphasizes a process-oriented view: focus on effort, learning, and courage to try; avoid signaling that outcomes define the child, and model constructive responses to failure so kids stay engaged.
BFT Interview: Brad Stulberg -- author of "The Way of Excellence"
Q: Were you surprised that this book is getting traction with athletes and coaches?
Brad says he wrote it with athletes and coaches in mind and that the book resonates because it speaks to the needs and realities of youth development, even if the exact traction was uncertain.
BFT Guest: Jon Wilner talks USC, Oregon, Week 3, and Oregon State
Q: Give us the outside in look at the Oregon Ducks. What do they look like from your view?
Wilner answers with a detailed assessment of Oregon's playoff odds, schedule difficulty, and how losses could impact their path, emphasizing the importance of each remaining game and the strength of their roster in view of the college football landscape.

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A sharp, opinion-forward sports discussion with frequent cross-city and cross-sport comparisons. It centers on West Coast college athletics, shifting realignment dynamics, NIL, and media rights, often featuring insider guests and long-form interviews with coaches, executives, and athletes. The show blends hard-edged industry analysis with candid coaching perspectives, plus high-profile pop-culture guests to add human-interest angles. Listeners likely include sports decision-makers and fans who crave timely, outspoken takes on conferences, sponsorships, and the business of college and pro sports. A notable strength is its ability to pair controversial takes with grounded guest expertise, making complex shifts in the sports landscape more dig... more

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1. Micah Brown
2. Andrew Nemec
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5. Brandon Huffman
6. Joe Lorig
7. JaMarcus Shephard
8. Matt Hong

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