The Bald Faced Truth With John Canzano

Oregon state senator, Mark Meek joins the program to discuss the "jock tax." Meek explains what the tax is and how it could potentially affect MLB to PDX. Meek tells Canzano what would happen to the city if a Major League Baseball team came to Portland

John Canzano is in talking about the Pac-12 and what is next. Steven questions Canzano about what the Pac-12 is doing and Canzano explains the conferences thinking and who could be potential additions to the league. The show is loaded with interviews. Portland State football coach Bruce Barnum joins the program to discuss spring practice so far for his program. Barnum explains to Canzano why he likes to have practice early in the morning. Barnum has a conversation about his quarterback room and holds an impromptu giveaway on the show. Another classic interview with Barnum. Former Washington State qb and broadcaster, Ryan Leaf joins the program to discuss how he has learned from his experiences in the past to help with him in the future. Leaf also talks about his experience with The CW last season as he was the Pac-12 football analyst during the games. Leaf also talks about what he hopes happens for the Pac-12 conference in terms of their upcoming media deal. Oregon state senator, Mark Meek joins the program to discuss the "jock tax." Meek explains what the tax is and how it could potentially affect MLB to PDX. Meek tells Canzano what would happen to the city if a Major League Baseball team came to Portland. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!

Former Washington State QB and broadcaster, Ryan Leaf joins the program to discuss how he has learned from his experiences in the past to help with him in the future. Leaf also talks about his experience with The CW last season as he was the Pac-12 football analyst during the games. Leaf also talks about what he hopes happens for the Pac-12 conference in terms of their upcoming media deal.

Portland State football coach Bruce Barnum joins the program to discuss spring practice so far for his program. Barnum explains to Canzano why he likes to have practice early in the morning. Barnum has a conversation about his quarterback room and holds an impromptu giveaway on the show. Another classic interview with Barnum.

John Canzano is in talking about sports personalities and coaches that are bullying younger media members and other non-celebrities. Kim Mulkey got testy with a student journalist after LSU's loss in the Elite 8 and Pat McAfee is in some trouble after an article in The Athletic posted today saying a college freshman at Ole Miss may look to take legal action against McAfee. Indianapolis columnist, Bob Kravitz joins the program to discuss Andrew Luck and Frank Reich as Luck announced Reich as the new Stanford coach. Kravitz was around the two when they were in Indianapolis as player and coach. Kravitz also talks about the WNBA and the popularity it has gained in Indiana now that Caitlin Clark has finished her first year with the Indiana Fever. Founder of Student-Athlete Advocates, Scott Laigo joins the program to discuss his advice to parents and kids when it comes to youth sports and how he helps kids reach their goals when it comes to playing athletics in college. Laigo is worried about the NCAA having to cut sports because of the new college world we are living in with all the money going to football. Laigo also tells a great story about being a coach at the University of Washington and "the pick" by Kenny Wheaton.

Founder of Student-Athlete Advocates, Scott Laigo joins the program to discuss his advice to parents and kids when it comes to youth sports and how he helps kids reach their goals when it comes to playing athletics in college. Laigo is worried about the NCAA cutting sports because of the new college world we live in with all the money going to football. Laigo also tells a great story about being a coach at the University of Washington and "the pick" by Kenny Wheaton.

Indianapolis columnist, Bob Kravitz joins the program to discuss Andrew Luck and Frank Reich as Luck announced Reich as the new Stanford coach. Kravitz was around the two when they were in Indianapolis as player and coach. Kravitz also talks about the WNBA and the popularity it has gained in Indiana now that Caitlin Clark has finished her first year with the Indiana Fever.

San Jose Mercury News' Jon Wilner joins the program to discuss what has been going on in the NCAA tournament. Wilner discusses Stanford's hiring of Frank Reich as an interim coach. Wilner talks about how the Bay Area schools are at such a disadvantage in the ACC.

John Canzano is back and talking about the NCAA tournament. Is this going to be a one-off or is a trend starting where the top seeds dominate the entire tournament? Canzano gives his thoughts on Stanford hiring Frank Reich as their interim head coach. CBS Sports Jerry Palm joins the program to discuss what has happened in the NCAA tournament thus far. Palm previews the Final Four and talks about if he thinks one seeds all advancing will be a trend going forward. Palm believes that the "Cinderella" in the NCAA tournament may be disappearing before our eyes. San Jose Mercury News' Jon Wilner joins the program to discuss what has been going on in the NCAA tournament. Wilner discusses Stanford's hiring of Frank Reich as an interim coach. Wilner talks about how the Bay Area schools are at such a disadvantage in the ACC

CBS Sports Jerry Palm joins the program to discuss what has happened in the NCAA tournament thus far. Palm previews the Final Four and talks about if he thinks one seeds all advancing will be a trend going forward. Palm believes that the "Cinderella" in the NCAA tournament may be disappearing before our eyes.

Judah Newby and Steven Vaughan are in reviewing day one of the Sweet 16 and previewing the games later on Friday night. The guys also talk about Colorado football coach Deion Sanders getting a new contract extension. Does Sanders deserve the new contract? Punch it audio and much more in this one hour edition of the Bald Faced Truth!

Judah Newby and Steven Vaughan are in previewing the Sweet 16 games. The guys also talk about opening day in Major League Baseball and some of the memories and feelings we get thinking about baseball being played in Portland. Newby talks about Adley Rutchman and how he could take a huge step forward this season. Punch it audio, the big splash, and much more in this hour-long show!

Judah Newby and Steven Vaughan are in talking about the future of coaching in college athletics. Are schools looking to build year by year or are the planning years ahead? The guys break down the Sweet 16 as the games start on Thursday. T.J. Mathewson of the Marine Layer Podcast joins the program to discuss the Mariners as they are embarking on another season with opening day starting on Thursday. Mathewson loves the Mariners pitching staff and thinks that if a few hitters step up that the Mariners are for sure a playoff team. Mathewson talks about what impact the MLB to PDX talks have up in Seattle and also what Mariners fans have to look forward to with the new tv package. The big splash, the 5 at 5, and much more!

T.J. Mathewson of the Marine Layer Podcast joins the program to discuss the Mariners as they are embarking on another season with opening day starting on Thursday. Mathewson loves the Mariners pitching staff and thinks that if a few hitters step up the Mariners are for sure a playoff team. Mathewson talks about what impact the MLB to PDX talks have up in Seattle and also what Mariners fans have to look forward to with the new tv package.

Judah Newby and Steven Vaughan are in for John Canzano talking about the Oregon State Beavers basketball program losing Michael Rataj in the transfer portal. Where do the Beavers go from here? Vaughan thinks the Beavers are now just the feeder program for the bigger basketball programs. Voice of the Portland Trail Blazers, Travis Demers joins the program to discuss the growth of the Trail Blazers this season. The Blazers are still playing meaningful games late into the season and Demers tells the guys if the Blazers have a legit chance to make a run into the Western Conference play-in tournament. Demers also talks about the Blazers willingness to embrace the past by having some tribute nights for some of the Blazers best teams. Former Blazers coach P.J. Carlesimo joins the program to talk about the NCAA tournament. Carlesimo will be on the call in the West region for the Sweet 16 and Elite 8. Carlesimo tells stories from when he was a coach and also previews what to look for in the NCAA tournament. The big splash, the 5 at 5, and much more!

Former Blazers coach P.J. Carlesimo joins the program to talk about the NCAA tournament. Carlesimo will be on the call in the West region for the Sweet 16 and Elite 8. Carlesimo tells stories from when he was a coach and also previews what to look for in the NCAA tournament.

Voice of the Portland Trail Blazers, Travis Demers joins the program to discuss the growth of the Trail Blazers this season. The Blazers are still playing meaningful games late into the season and Demers tells the guys if the Blazers have a legit chance to make a run into the Western Conference play-in tournament. Demers also talks about the Blazers willingness to embrace the past by having some tribute nights for some of the Blazers best teams.

Judah Newby and Steven Vaughan are in talking about the first two rounds of the NCAA tournament. There weren't a ton of upsets and the guys question if this is what the tournament is going to look like going forward. Later, Locked on Ducks and Locked on College Football host, Spencer McLaughlin joins the program to discuss the Oregon Ducks and their loss to Arizona over the weekend in the NCAA tournament. McLaughlin thinks the Ducks basketball program is trending up and tells the guys what it's going to take to get to the next level. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more

Locked on Ducks and Locked on College Football host, Spencer McLaughlin joins the program to discuss the Oregon Ducks and their loss to Arizona over the weekend in the NCAA tournament. McLaughlin thinks the Ducks basketball program is trending up and tells the guys what it will take to get to the next level.

John Canzano is in talking about how great the NCAA tournament is, and that for all the things we criticize the NCAA for we need to give them some credit for the basketball tournament. Canzano also talks about some of his picks for the tournament and who he thinks is going to win the whole thing. Ex NFL and Cal quarterback, Mike Pawlawski joins the program to discuss how important it is for quarterbacks heading to the NFL to have a staff that believes and trusts them to progress and get better. Pawlawski talks about Aaron Rodgers and how he hopes Rodgers gets one more chance to prove he can still be good. Former Oregon tight end George Wrightster joins the program to discuss the Oregon Ducks and how he feel the Ducks will perform this next season. Wrightster loves what Dan Lanning has done with the program and tells Canzano what makes he has learned talking to so many different college football coaches.

Former Oregon tight end George Wrightster joins the program to discuss the Oregon Ducks and how he feels the Ducks will perform this next season. Wrightster loves what Dan Lanning has done with the program and tells Canzano what he has learned talking to so many different college football coaches.

Ex-NFL and Cal quarterback, Mike Pawlawski joins the program to discuss how important it is for quarterbacks heading to the NFL to have a staff that believes and trusts them to progress and get better. Pawlawski talks about Aaron Rodgers and how he hopes Rodgers gets one more chance to prove he can still be good.

John Canzano is in and giving the Trail Blazers a warning going forward. With the new WNBA team and potentially a MLB team coming to Portland, Canzano says the Blazers need to get their act together or they could lose fans and more importantly, sponsorships. Liberty head men's basketball coach Ritchie McKay joins the program to discuss his team heading into the NCAA tournament. The Flames play the Oregon Ducks in the first round of the tournament and McKay has a ton of respect for Dana Altman and the Ducks. McKay also reflects on his career when he was the Portland State and Oregon State head coach. John Platz of Stanford radio joins the program to talk about Stanford basketball who is playing in the NIT tournament. Plats tells Canzano what life was like in the ACC and if it played a factor in their season. Platz also gives a scouting report on the ACC teams that are in the NCAA tournament.

John Platz of Stanford radio joins the program to talk about Stanford basketball who is playing in the NIT tournament. Plats tells Canzano what life was like in the ACC and if it played a factor in their season. Platz also gives a scouting report on the ACC teams that are in the NCAA tournament.

Liberty head men's basketball coach Ritchie McKay joins the program to discuss his team heading into the NCAA tournament. The Flames play the Oregon Ducks in the first round of the tournament and McKay has a ton of respect for Dana Altman and the Ducks. McKay also reflects on his career as the Portland State and Oregon State head coach.

John Canzano is in talking about the NCAA tournament bracket reveal. Canzano questions the committee's decision to put North Carolina in the field and leaving out some schools like West Virginia and Boise State. Canzano also questions college basketball's decision to have so many postseason tournaments. CBS Sports Jerry Palm joins the program to discuss the NCAA tournament and all of the bracket news. Palm is dumbfounded as to why North Carolina made the tournament. Palm tells Canzano that he likes the Oregon Ducks to potentially make a run, and gives away some of his upset picks in the first round. Barlow High School head boy's basketball coach Tom Johnson joins the program to discuss Barlow winning the state championship in boy's basketball. Johnson is a legend in the state of Oregon and over the weekend he finally got his first state championship as Barlow beat Jesuit 61-55. The big splash, the 5 at 5, and much more!

Barlow High School head boy's basketball coach Tom Johnson joins the program to discuss Barlow winning the state championship in boy's basketball. Johnson is a legend in the state of Oregon and over the weekend he finally got his first state championship as Barlow beat Jesuit 61-55.

CBS Sports Jerry Palm joins the program to discuss the NCAA tournament and all of the bracket news. Palm is dumbfounded as to why North Carolina made the tournament. Palm tells Canzano that he likes the Oregon Ducks to potentially make a run, and gives away some of his upset picks in the first round.

John Canzano is in talking about the college basketball tournaments going on. The Ducks lost to MIchigan State, but Canzano doesn't think the loss will hurt the Ducks. He thinks the Ducks could make a run based on the right match up. The Athletic's Senior reporter Lindsay Schnell joins the program to discuss the women's NCAA tournament coming up and what to expect from teams like Oregon State and Oregon. Schnell is at the Chiles Center watching the OSAA basketball championships and reports what it is happening in the high school tournament. Schnell thinks there could be some under the radar teams could make some noise in the women's NCAA tournament. Owner of Hoody's Collectibles Tait Hoodenpyl joins the program to discuss sports cards and the upcoming trading cards show that is happening at the Oregon Convention Center over the weekend. Hoodenpyl talks about what to expect and what kind of cool collectibles will be in attendance. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!

Owner of Hoody's Collectibles Tait Hoodenpyl joins the program to discuss sports cards and the upcoming trading cards show that is happening at the Oregon Convention Center over the weekend. Hoodenpyl talks about what to expect and what kind of cool collectibles will be in attendance.

The Athletic's Senior reporter Lindsay Schnell joins the program to discuss the upcoming women's NCAA tournament and what to expect from teams like Oregon State and Oregon. Schnell is at the Chiles Center watching the OSAA basketball championships and reports what it is happening in the high school tournament. Schnell thinks some under the radar teams could make some noise in the women's NCAA tournament.

Designer Brian Kappel joined the program to talk about some of his stories from his time working at Nike and with the CFP. Kappel tells some fascinating stories about the Red Hot Chili Peppers and some other top athletes. Kappel will be at the Front Row Card Show over the weekend and tells Canzano all about it.

San Jose Mercury News' Jon Wilner joins the program to discuss some interesting Pac-12 notes. Wilner says that some of the ACC schools could be coming back to the Pac-12. Wilner also talks about the Pac-12's upcoming media rights deal and what we can expect to see from the conference. Wilner also gives his pitch on why the Pac-12 should be going after Texas State to join the conference.

John Canzano is in talking about the Oregon Ducks winning their opening game in the Big Ten tournament by beating Indiana. Canzano thinks that Oregon has the roster and is playing well enough to not only make noise in the Big Ten tournament but in the NCAA tournament as well. Later, San Jose Mercury News' Jon Wilner joins the program to discuss some interesting Pac-12 notes. Wilner says that some of the ACC schools could be coming back to the Pac-12. Wilner also talks about the Pac-12's upcoming media rights deal and what we can expect to see from the conference. Designer Brian Kappel joins the program to talk about some stories that he has from his time when he worked at Nike and with the CFP. Kappel tells some fascinating stories about the Red Hot Chili Peppers and some other top athletes. Kappel will be at the Front Row Card Show over the weekend and tells Canzano all about it. The big splash, the 5 at 5 and much more!

John Canzano is back from Las Vegas talking about the Oregon State Beavers winning the WCC tournament. Canzano was down in Las Vegas and has some great stories from Vegas. Oregon State women's basketball coach, Scott Rueck joins the program to discuss his team winning the WCC tournament down in Las Vegas. Now the Beavers will be in the NCAA tournament, and Rueck knows that his team will be ready. Rueck explains the ups and downs of the season and how tough the road has been after they lost eight players in the portal during the off-season. The sports tax man Robert Raiola joins the program to discuss business and sports. Railoa talks about the "jock tax" in Oregon and what it would mean for citizens in Portland in case they get a MLB team. Railoa also talks about NIL and how that money is taxed.

The sports tax man Robert Raiola joins the program to discuss business and sports. Railoa talks about the "jock tax" in Oregon and what it would mean for citizens in Portland in case they get a MLB team. Railoa also talks about NIL and how that money is taxed.

Oregon State women's basketball coach Scott Rueck joins the program to discuss his team winning the WCC tournament down in Las Vegas. Now the Beavers will be in the NCAA tournament, and Rueck knows that his team will be ready. Rueck explains the ups and downs of the season and how tough the road has been after they lost eight players in the portal during the off-season.

Judah Newby and Steven Vaughan are in for John Canzano who is down in Las Vegas for the WCC basketball tournament, and the Oregon State Beavers women's team pulled off the upset over the University of Portland. The guys are talking about the Beavers historic run. Later, former Oregon State running back, Ryan Nall joins the program to talk about some Oregon State stories including the win over Oregon when Nall was the star of the team. CBS Sports, Calvin Wetzel joins the program to discuss Oregon State women's basketball and what seed they may be looking at in the NCAA tournament since they weren't going to get an at large bid. Wetzel thinks the Beavers could be a tough out for whoever plays them. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!

CBS Sports, Calvin Wetzel joins the program to discuss Oregon State women's basketball and what seed they may be looking at in the NCAA tournament since they weren't going to get an at-large bid. Wetzel thinks the Beavers could be a tough out for whoever plays them.

Former Oregon State running back, Ryan Nall joins the program to discuss his experiences at Oregon State. Nall tells stories from when the Beavers beat the Oregon Ducks and Nall gives a glowing endorsement of current head coach Trent Brey.

Steven Vaughan and Judah Newby are in for John Canzano as Canzano is down in Las Vegas covering the WCC basketball tournaments. The guys are talking about NFL free agency and what it means for teams like the Seahawks now that they have a new quarterback. The guys talk about Oregon State women's basketball making a run in the WCC conference tournament after upsetting Gonzaga in the semi-finals. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!

Seattle Sports', Curtis Rogers joins the program to discuss the Geno Smith trade to Las Vegas. Rogers talks about what the Seahawks plan going forward could be and what he expects the Seahawks to do when it comes to the quarterback situation.

Judah Newby and Steven Vaughan are in for John Canzano and they are discussing the Portland Trail Blazers and all of the NBA drama happening off of the court. Later, Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith gets traded to the Raiders and Judah Newby breaks it down from a Seahawks perspective. Oregon State men's basketball coach Wayne Tinkle, joins the program to discuss his Beavers as they head into the WCC tournament on Saturday. Tinkle talks about how his roster came about and what it is going to take to make a run and advance in the WCC tournament. On3 Sports, Max Torres, joins the program to talk about Dan Lanning's new contract as well as the new contract for both Will Stein and Tosh Lupoi. Torres says that the new contract for Lanning should put to rest all of the fears Ducks fans may have when thinking if Lanning may leave. Seattle Sports', Curtis Rogers joins the program to discuss the Geno Smith trade to Las Vegas. Rogers talks about what the Seahawks plan going forward could be and what he expects the Seahawks to do when it comes to the quarterback situation. The big splash, the 5 at 5, and much more!

On3 Sports, Max Torres, joins the program to talk about Dan Lanning's new contract and the new contract for both Will Stein and Tosh Lupoi. Torres says that the new contract for Lanning should put to rest all of the fears Ducks fans may have when thinking if Lanning may leave.

Oregon State men's basketball coach Wayne Tinkle, joins the program to discuss his Beavers as they head into the WCC tournament on Saturday. Tinkle talks about how his roster came about and what it is going to take to make a run and advance in the WCC tournament.

John Canzano is in talking about Payton Pritchard dominating the Trail Blazers in Boston. Canzano also talks about the WCC basketball tournament coming up and who he thinks will win. A professor at Pacific University, Matt Kelly, joins the program to discuss an assignment he assigned his class. The assignment is how would you rebuild the Pac-12. Canzano and Kelly discuss potential schools and solutions for the Pac-12 and why certain schools would be better than others. Former sportscaster, Pat Hellberg, joins the show to talk about his friend Ed Whelan who is going through some tough times right now and lets you know how you can help. Hellberg also talks about how it was to cover sports back in the 80's and 90's when Oregon and Oregon State weren't very good at football. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!

Former sportscaster, Pat Hellberg, joins the show to talk about his friend Ed Whelan who is going through some tough times right now and lets you know how you can help. Hellberg also talks about how it was to cover sports back in the 80's and 90's when Oregon and Oregon State weren't very good at football.

A professor at Pacific University, Matt Kelly, joins the program to discuss an assignment he assigned his class. The assignment is how would you rebuild the Pac-12. Canzano and Kelly discuss potential schools and solutions for the Pac-12 and why certain schools would be better than others.

John Canzano is in talking about sports and if players had always requested trades or is it a new thing. Canzano says the way we cover sports has changed so much lately. University of Oregon women's basketball coach, Kelly Graves joins the program to discuss his program as they head into March and start the Big 10 conference tournament tomorrow against Indiana. Graves discusses how different the new conference has been and what he thinks his team has to do to make a run in the tournament. Attorney Matthew Wand joins the program to discuss the litigation going on between the Pac-12 and the Mountain West. Wand says how the Pac-12 and the Mountain West will pick a mediator in their lawsuit against one another. The big splash, the 5 at 5, and much more!

University of Oregon women's basketball coach, Kelly Graves, joins the program to discuss his program as they head into March and start the Big 10 conference tournament tomorrow against Indiana. Graves discusses how different the new conference has been and what he thinks his team has to do to make a run in the tournament.