Bald Faced Truth with John Canzano

Forbes' Maury Brown joins the program to discuss the World Series and Shohei Ohtani. Brown compares Ohtani and Barry Bonds, and if the Blue Jays are making the right decision to walk Ohtani. Brown has a message for Mariners fans who think they will never win a World Series. Brown tells Canzano who he thinks should be the American League MVP between Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh. Brown talks about expansion in Major League Baseball and how viable MLB to PDX is. Brown discusses what the Portland Diamond Project needs to do in the future.

Portland State head football coach Bruce Barnum joins the program to discuss what he does when a player is dominating the game, just like Shohei Ohtani did. Barnum says there are things that he does to try and make it so the dominant player is fully dominating. Barnum talks about the Vikings' schedule for next season. Barnum talks about the team as they continue to struggle, but Barnum confirms that practice was still lively and the team is still all in.

John Canzano is in wondering when sports became less fun and more about everything besides the actual games. Canzano wonders if money and greed has been the biggest contributing factor. Canzano breaks down Oregon State parting ways with deputy AD Brent Blaylock, and also severing their ties with Blueprint Sports. Sportico's Daniel Libit joins the program about Oregon State cutting ties with Blueprint Sports. Libit wrote a piece a couple of weeks ago about how unfavorable the deal with Blueprint was for Oregon State, breaking down what he heard and how the whole deal unfolded. Libit wonders who wrote and signed the contract for Oregon State, as the deal was heavily in favor of Blueprint Sports. Punch it audio, the big splash, and much more!

Sportico's Daniel Libit joins the program about Oregon State cutting ties with Blueprint Sports. Libit wrote a piece a couple of weeks ago about how unfavorable the deal with Blueprint was for Oregon State, breaking down what he heard and how the whole deal unfolded. Libit wonders who wrote and signed the contract for Oregon State, as the deal was heavily in favor of Blueprint Sports.

John Canzano is in talking about the new findings in the NBA gambling scandal involving Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier. There is new news out, and Canzano gives his take on what is going to happen to Billups and the Blazers. Later, the BFT Jury comes together to break down the gambling scandal even more. Pro poker player Maria Ho joins the program to discuss what actually goes on in the "private" poker games, and why she stays away from them. Ho discusses how people are rigging poker games and what the process is to make sure that they are getting the cards they want in the game. Ho discusses how celebrities want to be involved in home poker games, and that this has been happening forever. Ho explains why celebrities are attracted to the underground poker games. San Jose Mercury News' Jon Wilner joins the program to discuss the upcoming weekend of college football. Wilner discusses the biggest storylines heading into the weekend, as well as some coaches to watch who could be on the hot seat. Wilner gives out some of his picks and even has a couple of games to watch out for. Wilner discusses the University of Washington and what it might do if head coach Jedd Fisch ends up leaving for another job. Wilner gives out his favorite college football game of the week. The 5 at 5 and much more!

San Jose Mercury News' Jon Wilner joins the program to discuss the upcoming weekend of college football. Wilner discusses the biggest storylines heading into the weekend, as well as some coaches to watch who could be on the hot seat. Wilner gives out some of his picks and even has a couple of games to watch out for. Wilner discusses the University of Washington and what it might do if head coach Jedd Fisch ends up leaving for another job. Wilner gives out his favorite college football game of the week.

Pro poker player Maria Ho joins the program to discuss what actually goes on in the "private" poker games, and why she stays away from them. Ho discusses how people are rigging poker games and what the process is to make sure that they are getting the cards they want in the game. Ho discusses how celebrities want to be involved in home poker games, and that this has been happening forever.

Oregon State wide receiver Trent Walker joins the show to discuss the Beavers win over Lafayette on Saturday. Walker discusses the feelings in the locker room after finally getting a win, and Walker talks about what they can build upon the victory. With the Chauncey Billups news, Walker talks about what he said to himself and his teammates about gambling. Walker discusses some of the things people have said to him after the team doesn't win a game or he doesn't meet his receiving prop.

John Canzano is in talking about the wild arrest of Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups. Canzano attacks the gambling story from all angles and wonders what exactly can be done so something like this doesn't happen anymore. Canzano discusses new Blazers owner Tom Dundon and how he should address the situation. Canzano thinks Dundon needs to point the blame directly at Jody Allen and Bert Kolde. Oregon State wide receiver Trent Walker joins the show to discuss the Beavers win over Lafayette on Saturday. Walker discusses the feelings in the locker room after finally getting a win, and Walker talks about what they can build upon the victory. With the Chauncey Billups news, Walker talks about what is said to himself and his teammates about gambling. Walker discusses some of the things that people have said to him after the team doesn't win a game or he doesn't go over his receiving props. The 5 at 5 and much more!

Former NBA point guard Dan Dickau joins the program to discuss the NBA and what his life was like when he played in the league. Dickau discusses what it is like to play for the Trail Blazers on an opening night and what the energy is like inside the arena. Dickau discusses what it was like to play for his hometown team and if there was more or less pressure because of it. Dickau tells a great story of his first shot in the NBA and his welcome to the NBA moment. Dickau addresses the issue of college players, who once played in the NBA G League, heading back to the college game. Dickau talks about the upcoming Gonzaga vs Oregon basketball game and talks about the potential rivalry that could form between the two schools.