The Big Red Bus – Episode 195: "Broke at the Break"

In this episode of The Big Red Bus, See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus roll into the All-Star break with a sense of frustration and disappointment. The duo dives into the Zach trade and the Bulls' relative inactivity at the trade deadline, questioning the front office’s decisions with a roster that appears stuck in neutral.

Fred and Doug break down what this means for the franchise moving forward, analyzing the missed opportunities to embrace a full rebuild. Should fans hold out hope for a post-deadline surge, or is this just another sign that mediocrity remains the organization’s comfort zone?

Join the ride as the guys vent their frustrations, examine potential long-term consequences, and discuss what needs to change for the Bulls to break free from their cycle of inconsistency.

See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus are joined by Mark K from Australia in this special episode. Recorded a mere few hours before the LaVine trade, Mark K provides his thoughts and feelings (or lacktherof) on the Beloved Bulls.

Note: An brief 5-minute introduction with Fred and Doug was recorded after the Zach LaVine trade, to provide some brief commentary and thoughts on the next steps.

See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss several Bulls topics in the aftermath of the Bulls' loss to DeMar DeRozan and the Sacramento Kings 124-119. Doug provides his thoughts on the season so far, and they discuss Zach, Vooch, Lonzo, and the issues with Patrick Williams.

See Red Fred @cbefred is joined for a ride on the Big Red Bus with special guest Kevin Anderson @Kevin_RossVideo.

Description: Hop on the Big Red Bus as we break down the current state of the Chicago Bulls. In this episode:

Get ready for in-depth analysis, hot takes, and everything you need to stay updated on all things Bulls. Don’t miss this jam-packed episode!

🎧 Tune in now and let us know your thoughts!

Recorded an hour before the Bulls' incredible win over the Celtics on Thursday night, See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the trade about Zach LaVine to Denver. Fred also outlines a number of remarkably similarities between Poles & AKME.

In this episode of The Big Red Bus, See Red Fred @cbdfred is joined by the incredibly talented writer Morris Bankston (@mobanks10). They discuss possible trades for Vooch/Zach, and provide their analysis and quarterly grades for key players in the rotation.

The Big Red Bus - Episode 188 - Fun Badder

In this episode of The Big Red Bus, hosts See Red Fred and Doug Thonus dive into the current state of the Chicago Bulls, a team that has proven to be somewhat surprising this season. The duo discusses various players and their performances, including deep dives into the development and potential of key young talents.

Segments in this episode focus on:

Tune in for an engaging breakdown of the Bulls' evolving roster and a closer look at the exciting young talent shaping the future of the team.

In Episode 187 of the Big Red Bus Podcast, titled Seven Games In, See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus delve into the Chicago Bulls' early performance in the 2024-25 season. The duo analyzes the impact of key players seven games in, focusing on how players like Zach LaVine, Nikola Vučević, Patrick Williams and Matas Buzelis are faring so far.

Both hosts offer their thoughts on the team trajectory and ponder the realistic expectations for this season.

The Big Red Bus - Episode 185 - Down Go the Cavs
In this episode of the Big Red Bus, the Podfather Doug Thonus and See Red Fred break down the Chicago Bulls’ dominating performance against the Cleveland Cavaliers. From explosive plays to defensive lockdowns, the Bulls put on a show that left the Cavs reeling. Tune in as we analyze how the Beloved Bull dismantled Cleveland and what this commanding victory means for the team's momentum going forward. Buckle up, Bulls Nation—this one’s a celebration of Bulls basketball at its finest!