The Big Red Bus: A Chicago Bulls Podcast

Intro - Issues with Coach Splitter

Buzelis vs. Giddey: Who's Playing Better? 5:55

Can the Bulls Build Around All Three Young Players? 08:35

The Difference Between Role Players and Stars 11:50

Isaac Okoro and the Young Bench Players 14:30

Final Thoughts and Go Bulls

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0:00 – Welcome to The Big Red Bus

2:00 – Caleb Wilson: The Bulls' Next Franchise Superstar?

7:00 – Can Caleb Wilson and Matas Buzelis Coexist?

13:00 – Trae Young Guarding Buzelis: A Massive Missed Opportunity

19:00 – Bulls' Disastrous Three-Point Shooting: 7-for-47 From the Young Core

25:00 – Defensive Concerns and the Bulls' Early NBA Rankings

30:00 – A Brutal Upcoming Schedule: How Many Games Can Chicago Win?

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Recorded just before Friday's last preseason game, See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss Noa Essengue's progress, a potential contract extension with Leonard Miller, and the debate around Josh Giddey.

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3:00 – Early Issues with the Matas & Caleb Fit
Examining the early chemistry between Matas Buzelis and Caleb Wilson, their offensive roles, and potential challenges playing together.

23:00 – Drawing Double Teams
How opposing defenses are reacting to Caleb and the opportunities that double teams can create for the rest of the Bulls' offense.

25:00 – Issues with the Offense Setting Up Caleb
Are the Bulls doing enough to put Caleb in positions to succeed? A discussion of offensive execution, shot creation, and getting the most out of his abilities.

38:00 – Swain
Breaking down Swain's early preseason performance and what he could bring to the Bulls.

44:00 – Bright Spots
Ending on a positive note with the most encouraging performances, developments, and takeaways from the Bulls' first two preseason games.

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See Red Fred & The Podfather Doug Thonus

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.

• 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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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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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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The Podfather Doug Thonus brings back Bulls Beat Reborn for solo episode number 4.  

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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?

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?

As discussed on the show, here are our Top 10 recommendations for Bulls collectibles and gear. The first five are all priced under $20.

1. Chicago Bulls Zamac Keychain
   https://www.amazon.com/chicago-bulls-zamac-keychain-logo/dp/B094YYN2NW?tag=chicagobullse-20
2. Chicago Bulls PVC Keychain
   https://www.amazon.com/Desert-Cactus-Chicago-Bulls-Keychain/dp/B09DB4GT6T?tag=chicagobullse-20
3. Chicago Bulls Sticker Decal
   https://www.amazon.com/Chicago-Officially-Licensed-Scrapbook-Individual/dp/B098XXJ2BZ?tag=chicagobullse-20
4. Chicago Bulls Felt Pennant
   https://www.amazon.com/WinCraft-Chicago-Bulls-Pennant-Full/dp/B00XWK8WN2?tag=chicagobullse-20
5. Michael Jordan Funko Pop
   https://www.amazon.com/Bulls-Michael-Jordan-Vinyl-Figure/dp/B07KPSDWJJ?tag=chicagobullse-20
6. Ultra Game Super Soft Game Day T-Shirt — The Everyday Favorite
   https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1H7D1RD?tag=chicagobullse-20
7. NBA Official Chicago Bulls Officially Licensed T-Shirt
   https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1HSQWCH?tag=chicagobullse-20
8. NBA Chicago Bulls Stacked City Logo T-Shirt
   https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4GJM9PG?tag=chicagobullse-20
9. NBA Official Chicago Bulls Boundless T-Shirt
   https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDJHYKKS?tag=chicagobullse-20
10. NBA Chicago Bulls Officially Licensed Pullover Hoodie
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK4F5TQ9?tag=chicagobullse-20

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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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