The Bald Faced Truth With John Canzano

The Bald Faced Truth With John Canzano

The Bald Faced Truth radio show with host, John Canzano. Oregon sports, big opinions, and the best guests. Oregon Ducks, Oregon State Beavers, Portland Trail Blazers, and more.

Episodes

September 5, 2025 11 mins
WCC commissioner Stu Jackson joins the show to talk about UC San Diego officially joining the West Coast Conference in 14 of the WCC's 16 sponsored sports. Jackson talks about the changing of the landscape in college athletics. Jackson talks about Gonzaga leaving the conference fully in 2026 and what the plan could be with St. Mary's going forward.
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John Canzano is in talking about week two of college football. Canzano talks about some of his picks for the biggest games of week two and thinks that there are a couple of upset opportunities on the board. Canzano also talks about the spring transfer window going away.Oregon State wide receiver Trent Walker joins the show to discuss Oregon State's head space as they head into their week two game against Fresno State. Walker talks ...
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September 4, 2025 15 mins
Washington State head coach Jimmy Rogers joins the program to talk about the Washington State Cougars football team and their week two matchup against San Diego State. Rogers goes back to week one against Idaho and talks about how, even though it was a close game against Idaho, Rogers was happy to get out of it with the win. Rogers talks about his coaching style and how it is different from other coaches who have been successful.
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September 4, 2025 20 mins
Oregon offensive coordinator Will Stein joins the program to talk about the Ducks' week two game against Oklahoma State. Stein talks about Dante Moore and what he liked from the young quarterback, and talks about whether he tries to put Moore in situations where he thinks Moore isn't comfortable. Stein discusses the Cowboys and the challenges Oklahoma State will pose for the Ducks. Stein talks about how he has changed his coaching ...
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September 4, 2025 13 mins
Oregon State wide receiver Trent Walker joins the show to discuss Oregon State's headspace as they head into their week two game against Fresno State. Walker talks about the game that he had against Cal. Despite nine catches and over 100 yards, Walker says that after watching the film, he felt like he had one of his worst games. Walker says that the Beavers made a lot of mistakes, but that the mistakes are fixable and they expect t...
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John Canzano is in talking about college football and what some of his dream match-ups would be. Canzano has dream match-ups for Oregon and Oregon State, and if some of those match-ups could become reality in the new world of college football. Later, Canzano talks about Taylor Swift potentially performing at the Super Bowl. Oregon State head coach Trent Bray joins the program to discuss Oregon State's rough game against Cal in week...
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September 3, 2025 18 mins
San Jose Mercury News' Jon Wilner joins the program to review what happened in week one of college football and preview what to look for in week two. Wilner talks about the coaches in the sports that are beefing with one another through the media. Wilner talks about his biggest disappointments in week one and what coaches he thinks could be on the hot seat. Wilner says that this is a must-win for Oregon State and Washington State. ...
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September 3, 2025 20 mins
Former Oregon athletic director Pat Kilkenny joins the show to talk about the upcoming Oregon vs Gonzaga basketball game that will be held at the Moda Center in November. Kilkenny discusses the baseball team and the significant investment required for the program, contrasting it with the football program, where the funding appears to be endless. Kilkenny says that the baseball program has been funded without any help from Phil Knig...
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September 3, 2025 15 mins
Oregon State head coach Trent Bray joins the program to discuss Oregon State's rough game against Cal in week one. Bray talks about what went wrong in the Beavers opening game loss to Cal, but also mentioned that they were close in numerous situations. Bray gives a message to frustrated Beavers fans and lets them know that losing isn't expected. Bray previews the Oregon State week two game against Fresno State and expects the team ...
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September 2, 2025 15 mins
Portland State head coach Bruce Barnum joins the program to discuss his team's loss to BYU over the weekend. Barnum talks about whether coaches are being a little more snarky with one another in public. Barnum thinks that coaches are not afraid to say things about other coaches because of the NIL deals and wins they get over one another. Barnum talks about the obstacles they face as a team when they have to play the games where the...
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September 2, 2025 139 mins
John Canzano is in talking about week one of college football. Canzano gives his reactions to all of the biggest games over the weekend, including the Oregon Ducks and Oregon State Beavers. Canzano wonders how much longer Kalen DeBoer will be the head coach of Alabama, but also wonders why there are some fans who want Washington State head coach Jimmy Rogers gone. Canzano talks about Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy's comments ...
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August 29, 2025 138 mins
John Canzano is in talking about college football week one and previewing the games. Canzano talks about what the most important things are going to be in the Oregon State, Oregon, and Portland State week one games. Later, Canzano talks about the big-time games in week one and makes his picks in some of the biggest games of the weekend. The BFT jury is back and talking about top ten matchups in college football week one, who do you...
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August 28, 2025 137 mins
John Canzano is in and wondering how we can improve college football. Should the sport add a commissioner like Nick Saban, or should there be automatic Power 4 match-ups between conferences? Later, Canzano also picks his winner and loser from the Micah Parsons blockbuster trade. Oregon State star wide receiver Trent Walker joins the program. Walker previews the Oregon State vs Cal matchup in week one of the season. Walker discusses...
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August 28, 2025 21 mins
Oregon head coach Dan Lanning joins the show to preview the Oregon Ducks vs the Montana State Bobcats. Lanning discusses Montana State and mentions that they are one of the top running teams in the nation. Lanning talks about game prep week and what goes through it. Lanning is looking for his team to avoid mental mistakes as they face Montana State. The two talk about Lanning's favorite midnight snack and his weight this season.
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August 28, 2025 12 mins
Oregon State star wide receiver Trent Walker joins the program. Walker previews the Oregon State vs Cal matchup in week one of the season. Walker discusses how he is preparing for Cal after the Beavers got blown out by Cal last season. Walker talks about the difference between the Beavers' offense this season and last, and tells Canzano how new quarterback Maalik Murphy has become the leader of the team.
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August 27, 2025 137 mins
John Canzano is in discussing college football week one. Canzano previews the games that he is looking forward to including a game that isn't being talked about as one of the games he can't wait to watch. Later, Canzano talks about the UNLV AD taking shots at the Pac-12. Oregon State head coach Trent Bray joins the program. Bray talks about his coaching style and how he has adjusted it heading into year two. Bray discusses new quar...
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August 27, 2025 18 mins
Co-publisher of Cal Bears on SI, Jeff Faraudo, joins the program to discuss the Oregon State vs Cal game in week one. Faraudo talks about how this Cal is the unknown because the coaches haven't allowed the media to get a look at practice, which is not how it used to be in Berkeley. Faraudo doesn't expect true freshman quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele to be leaned upon to win the game, but expects the Cal offense to be able to t...
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August 27, 2025 16 mins
Oregon State head coach Trent Bray joins the program. Bray talks about his coaching style and how he has adjusted it heading into year two. Bray discusses new quarterback Maalik Murphy and what he will bring to the offense, including his ability to throw the football down the field. Bray previews the Cal Bears and discusses head coach Justin Wilcox, as well as what he expects from Cal. Bray also mentions what show he was obsessed w...
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August 26, 2025 138 mins
John Canzano is in talking about the Cleveland Browns naming Dillon Gabriel their backup quarterback. Canzano wants to put to rest the narrative that this move is racially motivated while also recognizing that racism is everywhere in sports. NBC News sports reporter Andrew Greif joins the program to discuss his new book "Beyond Fast". The book is about how a high school coach revolutionized distance running. The coach went through ...
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August 26, 2025 14 mins
Portland State head football coach Bruce Barnum joins the program to discuss the loss to Tarleton State in week 0 of the college football season. Barnum talks about what he did wrong in the blowout loss in week 0, but vouches that he will be better going forward. Barnum discusses how it's challenging to keep your team together when playing against exceptionally strong teams and suffering losses. Barnum mentions how much money they ...
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