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Bald Faced Truth with John Canzano

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

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. Read: JohnCanzano.com

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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) ... more

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 -- The Wa... more

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 ... more

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.co... more

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Recent Guests

JJ Birden
Former NFL wide receiver, author of Beat the Coverage
Beat the Coverage / JJ Birden Enterprises
Episode: BFT Show: JJ Birden talks about beating the odds in HS, college, and the NFL
Dave Softy Mahler
Seattle sports radio host
KJR/Seattle sports media
Episode: BFT Show: "Softy" gives a Seattle perspective on Trail Blazers saga... "Don't (bleep) this up!"
Spencer Danielson
Boise State head football coach
Boise State University
Episode: BFT Show: Boise State coach Spencer Danielson joins, plus more on Tom Dundon's hate tour
Ross Dellenger
National college football reporter for Yahoo Sports
Yahoo Sports
Episode: BFT Show: Ross Dellenger joins to talk college football... plus Trail Blazers saga gets a twist
Kyle Folts
Industry expert on jersey patches, naming rights, sponsorships
Vantage Sports Advisors
Episode: BFT Show: Ball in Trail Blazers' court... plus guests Kyle Folts and Mary Lynn Rajskub
Mary Lynn Rajskub
Actress and comedian, feature guest with personal sports-family anecdotes
Actor/Comedian
Episode: BFT Show: Ball in Trail Blazers' court... plus guests Kyle Folts and Mary Lynn Rajskub
Charlie Dobbins
Former member of The King and His Court, first/second baseman and pitcher on tour
The King and His Court
Episode: BFT Show: From 'Banana Ball' to the King and His Court
Bob Thompson
Retired president of Fox Sports Networks; former Pac-12 media rights negotiator
Fox Sports Networks
Episode: BFT Show: Expansion? Realignment? Super League? What's possible? Bob Thompson joins the show.
Pat Chun
Athletic Director
University of Washington
Episode: BFT Show: There are different levels of betrayal in sports

Host

John Canzano
Host with strong regional sports focus and distinctive, opinionated style; reports on Pac-12 and West Coast teams; hosts the Bald Faced Truth platform.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 276 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 States14 days 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 States4 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 States6 months ago
  • I don’t miss a show.

    I never miss. A+++++

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SolsticePDX
    United States7 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 States8 months ago

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Listeners value the local sports insider perspective and behind-the-scenes program insights.
Fans praise the show's candid, no-nonsense takes and strong guest lineups.
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

BFT Show: College football is here... should they let it burn?
Q: Where do Cal and Stanford fit in the big-picture realignment puzzle, and could the Big Ten realistically embrace them?
The guests explain the constraints of grant-of-rights contracts, potential chaos required for Cal/Stanford to move, and the broader strategic moves the Big Ten might pursue in a Western conference realignment.
BFT Show: College football is here... should they let it burn?
Q: Should they just let it burn down? Should college athletics start over?
The hosts and guest discuss whether the current system is salvageable and what a chaotic, realignment-driven reset could mean for power structures and regional rivalries.
BFT Show: Boise State coach Spencer Danielson joins, plus more on Tom Dundon's hate tour
Q: What is Spencer Danielson looking for in a recruit beyond raw talent?
Danielson cites three core traits—love for football, willingness to outwork others, and prioritizing the team over self—with stories used to verify these claims during home visits.
BFT Show: Boise State coach Spencer Danielson joins, plus more on Tom Dundon's hate tour
Q: Is it possible Tom Dundon is trying to get everyone to hate him?
The guest analyzes Dundon's moves as potentially strategic, suggesting the approach may be aimed at leveraging negotiations and public sentiment while recognizing the risk of souring fan support if the tactic backfires.
BFT Show: Catching up... with San Diego State coach Sean Lewis
Q: What have you done this summer for fun outside of football?
Sean Lewis describes personal travel including a Bay Area trip with stops at Alcatraz and Muir Woods to reset and gain perspective.

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3. Locked On Ducks - Daily Podcast On Oregon Ducks
4. PuckSports
5. Dam Podcast - An Oregon State Athletics Podcast

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2. Dave Softy Mahler
3. Spencer Danielson
4. Ross Dellenger
5. Kyle Folts
6. Mary Lynn Rajskub
7. Charlie Dobbins
8. Bob Thompson

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