The Big Red Bus: A Chicago Bulls Podcast

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October 09The Big Red Bus - Episode 282 - The Five Reasons the Bulls Will Be Better or Worse
The Big Red Bus – Episode Show Notes
See Red Fred & The Podfather Doug Thonus
Episode Summary
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus are back for another episode of The Big Red Bus, kicking things off with a sleepy Doug, a shameless plug for Bulls Beat and the Knights of the Roundball Table, and a discussion of the Bulls' new announcers. The guys also break down a recent Josh Giddey video before Fred shares his five biggest reasons the Bulls could exceed expectations this season. But it's not all optimism, as Fred also explores five reasons the Bulls could disappoint, examining both the upside and potential pitfalls of this intriguing roster.
Show Notes & Timestamps
0:00 – Doug Just Woke Up: The Podfather gets off to a sleepy start as the guys kick off another episode.
2:00 – Bulls Beat & Knights of the Roundball Table: A shameless plug for Bulls coverage and opportunities for fans to join the conversation.
3:25 – New Bulls Announcers: Fred and Doug discuss the new voices covering the Chicago Bulls.
13:00 – Josh Giddey Video: A discussion of a recent Giddey video and what it means for the Bulls.
14:15 – Fred's Five Reasons the Bulls Could Be Better & Five Reasons They Could Be Worse

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49 min
September 29 The Big Red Bus - Episode 281 - Goodbye Rob Hello Buddy
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus record an episode discussing the departure of Rob Dillingham and the arrival of Buddy Hield. They also discuss the Jalen Bruson appearance on SNL.

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51 min
September 26 The Big Red Bus - The Knights of the Roundball Table - Episode 1
Knights of the RoundBall Table Episode 1:
1:00 - Who was your favorite Bull?
11:30 — Opening Question What current Bull are you most excited about?
19:40 — Matas
29:00 — Billy Donovan Retrospective
41:00 — Predictions for the Season

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47 min
September 22 The Big Red Bus - Bulls Beat Reborn Number 4
The Podfather Doug Thonus brings back Bulls Beat Reborn for solo episode number 4.

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31 min
September 17The Big Red Bus - Episode 280 - Do They Fit
The Big Red Bus — Episode 280: Do They Fit?
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus are back for Episode 280 of The Big Red Bus, covering a little Bears football before diving into several major Bulls topics.
See Red Fred and Doug break down the Bears’ controversial fourth-and-one gamble from deep in their own territory, discuss the future of Rob Dillingham and what Chicago should be looking for from him heading into training camp, react to Taj Gibson officially returning to the Bulls organization as an assistant coach, and then tackle the biggest question facing Chicago’s roster: Can the Bulls’ Big 3 actually fit together on both ends of the floor?
Show Notes
3:23 — Bears Fourth-and-One Gamble
The Bears go for it on fourth-and-one from their own 21-yard line in the second quarter against Carolina. Caleb Williams is stopped on the quarterback sneak, and the Panthers quickly capitalize to tie the game at 21-21. Fred and Doug discuss the decision, the execution, and the risk involved.
9:00 — Rob Dillingham Discussion
A look at Rob Dillingham following the trade from Minnesota, his wrist surgery, his outlook heading into Bulls training camp, and where he may ultimately fit in Chicago’s guard rotation.
16:06 — Taj Gibson Returns to Chicago
Taj Gibson retires after 17 NBA seasons and immediately begins the next chapter of his basketball career, joining the Bulls as an assistant coach under Tiago Splitter. Fred and Doug discuss what Taj brings to the coaching staff, locker room, and organization.
Also Discussed — Do They Fit?
The guys examine whether the Bulls’ Big 3 can function together offensively and defensively. Where does each player fit? Who guards whom? Is there enough shooting, defensive versatility, and role definition to make the combination work?
Big Red Bus Top 10 Bulls Collectibles & Gear
As discussed on the show, here are our Top 10 recommendations for Bulls collectibles and gear. The first five are all priced under $20.
Chicago Bulls Zamac Keychain
https://www.amazon.com/chicago-bulls-zamac-keychain-logo/dp/B094YYN2NW?tag=chicagobullse-20
Chicago Bulls PVC Keychain
https://www.amazon.com/Desert-Cactus-Chicago-Bulls-Keychain/dp/B09DB4GT6T?tag=chicagobullse-20
Chicago Bulls Sticker Decal
https://www.amazon.com/Chicago-Officially-Licensed-Scrapbook-Individual/dp/B098XXJ2BZ?tag=chicagobullse-20
Chicago Bulls Felt Pennant
https://www.amazon.com/WinCraft-Chicago-Bulls-Pennant-Full/dp/B00XWK8WN2?tag=chicagobullse-20
Michael Jordan Funko Pop
https://www.amazon.com/Bulls-Michael-Jordan-Vinyl-Figure/dp/B07KPSDWJJ?tag=chicagobullse-20
Ultra Game Super Soft Game Day T-Shirt — The Everyday Favorite
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1H7D1RD?tag=chicagobullse-20
NBA Official Chicago Bulls Officially Licensed T-Shirt
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1HSQWCH?tag=chicagobullse-20
NBA Chicago Bulls Stacked City Logo T-Shirt
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4GJM9PG?tag=chicagobullse-20
NBA Official Chicago Bulls Boundless T-Shirt
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDJHYKKS?tag=chicagobullse-20
NBA Chicago Bulls Officially Licensed Pullover Hoodie
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK4F5TQ9?tag=chicagobullse-20

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43 min
September 09 The Big Red Bus - Episode 279 - Dish on the Commish
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the reign of Adam Silver. They also do a deep dive on where Matas is best suited to guard...at the the 3 or 4.

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1 hr 12 min
August 30 The Big Red Bus - Episode 278 - Caleb Wilson Excitement Levels
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus dives into what feels like a genuine upswing in Chicago sports, with renewed optimism surrounding several of the city’s teams before shifting the focus squarely to the Bulls.
0:25 – Chicago Sports Upswing
The episode opens with a look at the improving mood around Chicago sports and why there may finally be some legitimate reasons for fans to feel optimistic.
6:00 – Level of Excitement for Caleb Wilson
The conversation turns to Caleb Wilson and whether Bulls fans fully appreciate how exciting his potential could be. We discuss what Wilson has already shown, what makes his ceiling so intriguing, and why he could become one of the most important pieces of the Bulls’ future.
13:47 – More Matas Mid-Range Malcontent
The mid-range debate continues with Matas Buzelis.
27:00 – Kuminga & Mathurin Misses… LOL
Finally, we look back at the Bulls missing out on Jonathan Kuminga and Bennedict Mathurin and discuss why those supposed misses might ultimately work in Chicago’s favor. Sometimes the best moves are the ones you don’t make.

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46 min
August 22 The Big Red Bus - Episode 277 - Rage Against and For the Mid-Range Machine
The Big Red Bus - Episode 277 - Rage Against (And For) the Mid-range Machine
0:00 – Welcome Aboard the Big Red Bus
1:45 – Maui, Family Time and Social Media
4:00 – Why August Is Perfect for Bulls History
6:15 – Tom Thibodeau’s Revolutionary Defense
9:45 – The Forgotten Injuries of the 2015–16 Bulls
13:15 – Mike Dunleavy Deserves More Respect
17:15 – Patrick Williams and Misleading Narratives
19:45 – Andrés Nocioni and the “Lean Years”
24:30 – Max Strus, Nic Claxton and Positional Value...Is Peyton Watson Overrated?
30:00 The Value of Unprotected First-Round Picks. Should the Bulls Absorb Bad Contracts?
37:00 – Matas Buzelis, Billy Donovan and the Mid-Range
38:45 – The Priorities for Matas’ Development
42:00 – Upcoming Shows and Final Thoughts

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54 min
August 14 The Big Red Bus - Episode 276 - Bulls Beat Reborn Number 3
Podfather Doug Thonus returns for a solo bus ride on the third episode of the reborn Bulls Beat.

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23 min
August 05 The Big Red Bus - Episode 275 - Bulls Beat Mailbag with Doug Thonus
The Podfather Doug Thonus takes the bus out for a solo ride to read some listener mail.

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45 min

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