Best Ben Golliver Podcasts (2025)

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Ben Golliver 5-14-25 15:58

20m ago15:58

15:58

The national NBA writer for the Washington Post (and Beaverton High alum) talks Blazers ownership and the Draft Lottery

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BFT Show: Ben Golliver, Jennifer Lee Chan 2:20:35

7d ago2:20:35

2:20:35

John Canzano is in talking about what he expects out of some of the Northwest schools for the 2025 college football season. Canzano talks about the Oregon State Beavers and what he wants to see out of Trent Bray as well as the Washington Huskies in year two under Jedd Fisch. Ben Golliver of the Washington Post joins the show live from Minnesota to …

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BFT Show: Tobias Read, BFT Jury 2:20:30

22m ago2:20:30

2:20:30

John Canzano is in talking about the potential of the city of Portland. Canzano thinks that whoever buys the Blazers that they could make a lot of money if they treat it correctly. Canzano thinks there is a lot of changes that could be made that would be beneficial to not only the owners but the community as a whole. Oregon Secretary of State, Tobi…

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BFT Jury: 05-16-25 24:19

5m ago24:19

24:19

It's Friday, and that means the BFT jury is back. Michael Lewellen, Craig Birnbach, and Steven Vaughan form the jury and discuss the topics of youth softball coaches and what they are guilty of, and the sale of the Portland Trail Blazers.

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5-16-25 Full show 2:00:31

1h ago2:00:31

2:00:31

Dusty's 5k is tomorrow. How many calories in a McDonald's cheeseburger? What names are attached to the Blazers at #11? Nuggets beat Thunder to force Game 7 Sunday in OKC. NFL news & notes. Horse racing analyst Dick Jerardi joins the show to preview the Preakness Stakes. Worst Day on the Web: a 600,000-mile wide bird wing solar eruption could hit Ea…

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5-16-25 Hour 3 35:44

1h ago35:44

35:44

Brock Purdy got his bag. Knicks can send Celtics home tonight. "Or" - NBA Playoffs, NFL schedule, Aaron Rodgers waiting game. ESPN giving us more Stephen A. Smith than we can handle.

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BFT Interview: Tobias Read 14:24

42m ago14:24

14:24

Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read joins the program to discuss youth sports and how parents need to be heard and not seen. Read also discusses the sale of the Portland Trail Blazers and his lack of fear that the team will stay in Portland no matter who buys it. Read also discusses the change in views regarding government and sports in Oregon.…

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49ers & Brock Purdy agree to extension 11:31

1h ago11:31

11:31

5 years, $265 million with $181 million guaranteed

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5-16-25 Hour 2 42:39

1h ago42:39

42:39

NFL news & notes. Horse racing analyst Dick Jerardi joins the show to preview the Preakness Stakes. Worst Day on the Web: A 600,000-mile wide "bird wing" solar flare could hit Earth today. NFL teams are cracking down on ticket re-sellers.

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Dick Jerardi 5-16-25 12:07

2h ago12:07

12:07

Horse racing analyst joins the show to preview the Preakness Stakes

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5-16-25 Hour 1 42:07

2h ago42:07

42:07

Dusty's 5k is tomorrow. How many calories in a McDonald's cheeseburger? What names are attached to the Blazers at #11? Nuggets beat Thunder to force Game 7 on Sunday in Oklahoma City.

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What names are attached to the Blazers at #11? 11:43

12m ago11:43

11:43

The is one that has Dusty terrified

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Wolves In WCF Again & Warriors Still Contenders (w/ Rachel Nichols) 44:56

12m ago44:56

44:56

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols convene for the first time since the crazy draft lottery and share their ideas for how they'd fix the lottery odds, Julius Randle proving his doubters wrong this postseason, why we're still high on the Warriors as contenders going forward, and what the Celtics should do as they wrestle with losing Jayson Tatum for al…

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BFT Show: John Papadakis, Ken Goe 2:22:03

11m ago2:22:03

2:22:03

John Canzano is in talking about conspiracies. Do conspiracies happen in sports? Canzano questions if the draft lottery is rigged and if other things in sports were rigged. Later Canzano talks about the youth softball situation where the coach questioned the age of one of the girls. The singing linebacker, John Papadakis, joins the program to discu…

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BFT Interview: John Papadakis 23:17

35m ago23:17

23:17

The singing linebacker, John Papadakis, joins the program to discuss his life and how he is getting ready for his next gig. Papadakis talks about how he was recruited by guys like Dick Vermeil and other coaches including schools sending coaches like Joe Gibbs to recruit him. Papadakis tells stories about some of his recruiting stories and how the s…

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5-15-25 Full show 1:57:53

1h ago1:57:53

1:57:53

Danny never knows what day it is unless he checks his phone. Warriors eliminated by Timberwolves in a rout... what now for Golden State? Would the Warriors be interested in Jerami Grant? And do they have anything the Blazers would want? A ton of Bill Walton memorabilia is up for auction. Pope Leo's ascent has spurred 2 winning streaks. Worst Day on…

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5-15-25 Hour 3 35:39

1h ago35:39

35:39

Why watching film WITH coaches makes a big difference. Celtics whoop the Knicks to force a Game 6. Nuggets vs Thunder Game 6 tonight (Jamal Murray is questionable due to illness). Make sure to get permission from Microsoft before you make a Minecraft schedule release video.

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5-15-25 Hour 2 41:30

1h ago41:30

41:30

Bill Walton possessions up for auction. Pope Leo's White Sox and the Cardinals are red-hot since the conclave. Worst Day on the Web: kid gives Jell-O shots to other kids at school. Bears coaches didn't watch film with Caleb Williams... like, at all.

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Worst Day on the Web 5-15-25 7:37

29m ago7:37

7:37

Kid gives Jell-O shots to other kids at school

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5-15-25 Hour 1 40:43

34m ago40:43

40:43

Danny always has to check his watch to see what day it is. 45th anniversary of Mount St. Helens eruption is Sunday. Warriors routed by Timberwolves and eliminated in gentleman's sweep... what's next in Golden State? Could They use Jerami Grant? Who do they have that the Blazers might want?

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Could the Warriors use Jerami Grant? 7:38

42m ago7:38

7:38

Who do the Warriors have that the Blazers may want?

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Timberwolves eliminate Warriors in gentleman's sweep 9:32

1h ago9:32

9:32

What's next for Golden State?

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The Bald Faced Truth With John Canzano : May 14 1:58:59

37m ago1:58:59

1:58:59

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.

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BFT Interview: Brendan O'Meara 21:44

26m ago21:44

21:44

Author of "The Front Runner", Brendan O’Meara, joins the program to discuss his book about the legend Steve Prefontaine. O'Meara talks about the book and tells some great stories about Prefontaine and how he developed as he got to Oregon, and what the hard work looked like. O'Meara talks about how Prefontaine worked hard and didn't hit his peak unt…

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5-14-25 Full show 2:01:09

1h ago2:01:09

2:01:09

Why can't flat-screen TVs have better speakers? Phil Knight says he's no longer interested in buying Trail Blazers. Washington Post national NBA writer (and Beaverton's own) Ben Golliver talks Blazers ownership and the Draft Lottery. Can Blazers make a big move with ownership up in the air? Derrick Henry gets paid. Nikola Jokic is ridiculous. Worst…

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5-14-25 Hour 3 33:36

1h ago33:36

33:36

Can Warriors extend to a Game 6 against the Warriors? Eastern Conference is as wide open as ever. Does NFL need a draft lottery? Uncle Phil says "no thank you".

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5-14-25 Hour 2 44:23

1h ago44:23

44:23

Derrick Henry gets paid. Nikola Jokic entering Wilt Chamberlain territory. Worst Day on the Web: Draymond Green fined for questioning integrity of officials by mentioning point spread. MLB was wild last night!

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Worst Day on the Web 5-14-25 6:15

21m ago6:15

6:15

Draymond Green fined for questioning integrity of officials by mentioning the point spread

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5-14-25 Hour 1 43:08

22m ago43:08

43:08

Why can't flat-screen TVs have better speakers? Phil Knight is no longer interested in buying the Trail Blazers. Ben Golliver of the Washington Post talks Blazers ownership and the Draft Lottery. Can the Blazers make a big move with ownership up in the air?

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Phil Knight not interested in owning Trail Blazers 3:57

12m ago3:57

3:57

So where do we go from here?

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BFT Show: Michael Lewellen, Brian Berger 2:12:29

3d ago2:12:29

2:12:29

John Canzano is in talking about the sale of the Portland Trail Blazers. It was announced that the Blazers will be up for sale and Canzano talks about what he hopes happens as well as what he thinks will happen. Pete Rose and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson are also going to be eligible to be in the hall of fame and Canzano thinks both of them should both g…

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BFT Interview: Brian Berger 21:33

3d ago21:33

21:33

Brian Berger of Sports Business Radio joins the show to talk about the Trail Blazers upcoming sale. Berger talks about what Blazers fans can look forward to in the next 12-24 months. Berger talks about whether Trail Blazers fans should be nervous that any other market could come in and acquire the Blazers when a new owner comes in. Berger talks abo…

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BFT Interview: Michael Lewellen 26:19

14m ago26:19

26:19

Former longtime Trail Blazers executive, Michael Lewellen, joins the show to discuss the Portland Trail Blazers being up for sale. Lewlellen used to work for the Blazers and other big companies and has insights on how the potential sale of the Blazers may work. Lewellen talks about what it was like when he worked for Paul Allen and tells some great…

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5-13-25 Full show 1:55:30

20m ago1:55:30

1:55:30

The Blazers are for sale? How much will they sell for? How likely is a Phil Knight group? Danny & Dusty have already tweeted at Mark Cuban. Brian Berger of Sports Business Radio talks the Blazers going up for sale. Worst Day on the Web: man dies fighting kangaroo at petting zoo. Jayson Tatum has surgery for torn Achilles tendon. Nico Harrison got r…

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5-13-25 Hour 3 35:55

28m ago35:55

35:55

Jayson Tatum has surgery for ruptured Achilles. Nico Harrison got rewarded for worst trade ever. Blazers hitting market for 2nd time ever. What do you want in a new Blazers owner?

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5-13-25 Hour 2 38:58

2h ago38:58

38:58

Blazers for sale! Pete Rose & Shoeless Joe bans lifted! Brian Berger of Sports Business Radio talks the Blazers going up for sale. Worst Day on the Web: man killed while fighting kangaroo at petting zoo.

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Brian Berger 5-13-25 15:12

3h ago15:12

15:12

The Sports Business Radio host talks the announcement of the Trail Blazers going up for sale

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5-13-25 Hour 1 40:37

3h ago40:37

40:37

Blazers are going up for sale? How much will they sell for? How likely is a Phil Knight group?. Danny & Dusty have already tweeted at Mark Cuban.

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Blazers announce the team is going up for sale 12:07

4h ago12:07

12:07

It's rare we talk sports at the top of the show, but this news was too big to put off?

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Inside The Most Dramatic Draft Lottery Ever (w/ Kevin Sweeney) 50:03

43m ago50:03

50:03

Chris Mannix and SI's Kevin Sweeney talk live in Chicago at the NBA draft combine about the shocking draft lottery that saw the Mavericks jump to the number one pick and in position to draft Cooper Flagg. We also break down how a potential Giannis trade fits into the drafts, which tanking teams need to make a trade to move up, and our thoughts on s…

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BFT Interview: Jack Thompson 23:50

14h ago23:50

23:50

"The Throwin Samoan" Jack Thompson joins the program to discuss Cam Ward being picked number one by the Tennessee Titans. Thompson is very confident in Washington State football from now on in the new Pac-12. Thompson says that the Cougars are in a position where they need to act like they are the biggest brand in the Pac-12. Thompson has met the b…

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BFT Show: Rob Nelson, Jack Thompson 2:21:02

14h ago2:21:02

2:21:02

John Canzano is in talking about some of the biggest losers from this past weekend. Canzano thinks that the Oregon Softball team got punished for something out of their control. Canzano later talks about celebrity interactions both good and bad. Later the NBA draft lottery happens and Canzano is all over it breaking down where the Blazers landed. C…

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BFT Interview: Rob Nelson 28:19

15h ago28:19

28:19

Creator of Big League Chew and former minor league baseball player, Rob Nelson, joins the program. Nelson tells some great stories about when he was a player on the Portland Mavericks and how they came up with the idea for Big League Chew in the bullpen. Nelson tells stories about Bing Russell, Kurt Russell's dad, and how good of a person he was, a…

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5-12-25 Full show 2:00:00

17h ago2:00:00

2:00:00

Dusty will run one NBA Draft Lottery simulation each segment. Blazers have a 3.7% chance at the #1 overall pick. Is Giannis open to leaving Milwaukee? Definitive proof Jaxson Dart will be a star. That was some ugly playoff basketball this weekend. NBC adding Michael Jordan to their NBA coverage. Worst Day on the Web: two different crimes, and two v…

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5-12-25 Hour 3 36:13

17h ago36:13

36:13

Does today's Trail Blazers horoscope hold hope for the Trail Blazers in the Draft Lottery? Who needs a win tonight more: the Celtics or Warriors? Oregon athletics fared very well against their rivals this academic year. Outside of the Blazers, which team would you most like to see win the NBA Draft Lottery?…

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5-12-25 Hour 2 37:50

19h ago37:50

37:50

Dusty continues running NBA Draft Lottery simulations. That was some ugly playoff basketball this weekend. NBC adding Michael Jordan to their NBA coverage. Worst Day on the Web: two different crimes, and two different dumb criminals. Are the Bengals turning their back on Trey Hendrickson?

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Worst Day on the Web 5-12-25 5:30

19h ago5:30

5:30

Two separate stories, two really dumb criminals! We'll let you decide who's worse.

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5-12-25 Hour 1 45:56

20h ago45:56

45:56

It's NBA Draft Lottery day... where will the Trail Blazers land? Dusty runs a simulation in each segment. Odds of Portland getting the #1 pick are 3.7%. Is Giannis open to moving? The definitive proof Jaxson Dart will be a star.