The Big Red Bus: A Chicago Bulls Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The Podfather Doug Thonus takes the bus out for a solo ride to read some listener mail.
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Big Red Bus Episode 273 – Clashing on Claxton0:00 – Intro & Opening Banter
Weekend stories and opening conversation before diving into Bulls talk.
2:00 – Bulls Interested in Benedict Mathurin?
Is Mathurin the right fit?
Why Fred prefers Isaac Okoro.
Team-first vs. me-first players.
Defensive fit alongside Matas Buzelis, Caleb Wilson, and Josh Giddey.
16:30 – Patrick Williams Trade Value
Is there any market for Patrick Williams?
Would the Bulls need to attach draft picks?
What would a successful 2026-27 season look like for Patrick?
24:00 – Expectations for Mid-First Round Picks
Are fans expecting too much from No. 15 picks?
Denzel Valentine revisited.
Why stars at Pick 15 are the exception, not the rule.
29:45 – Solo Pod Follow-Up: Rim Protection vs. Shot Blocking
Fred challenges Doug's comments on his previous podcast.
Why shot blocking and rim protection are not the same thing.
Discussion with an AAU coach about defensive positioning, rotations, deterrence, and anticipation.
34:00 – The Nick Claxton Debate
Is Claxton the missing defensive piece?
Claxton vs. Jalen Smith.
Why rim protection matters more than block totals.
37:30 – Claxton's Health & Offensive Growth
Addressing concerns about the 2024 epidural.
Durability over the past four seasons.
Career-high assists and improved passing.
42:30 – Claxton vs. Walker Kessler
Which center would you rather build around?
Asset cost vs. player value.
46:00 – Success Criteria for the Claxton Trade
What would make the acquisition a success?
Remaining concerns about rebounding.
56:30 – Great Shot Blockers vs. Great Rim Protectors
James Wiseman
Hassan Whiteside
Andre Drummond
JaVale McGee
Brook Lopez
Marc Gasol
Tim Duncan
Al Horford
59:30 – Closing Thoughts
Robin Lopez's underrated rim protection.
Rajon Rondo's comments on the 2017 Bulls.
Final takeaways and sign-off.
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The Podfather Doug Thonus takes the Big Red Bus out for a solo ride with a revival of the Bulls Beat.
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- 0:00 – Welcome to the Big Red Bus & LeBron James joins the 76ers
- 3:00 – Who is the favorite in the Eastern Conference? Knicks vs. Sixers
- 14:30 – Are the Bulls really a bottom-three team in the East?
- 26:45 – Listener email: Are the Bulls already out on Noah Essengue?
- 39:00 – Why NBA teams evaluate much more than Summer League games
- 40:00 – Billy Donovan vs. Lonzo Ball: The Buzelis mid-range debate
- 50:45 – Breaking down Buzelis' shooting numbers and offensive growth
- 55:30 – Can Buzelis and Caleb Wilson thrive together?
- 60:00 – Josh Giddey: Point guard or shooting guard?
- 65:00 – Final thoughts and looking ahead to next week's show
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Big Red Bus Podcast Episode Notes
- 0:00 – 1:30: Casual open – Chicago weather and bison attack story
- 2:30: Summer League discussion begins
- 5:00: Heated debate on Daylen Swing vs. Noa Essengue performances (who played worse) and how the Bulls handled Essengue
- 12:00: Fred & Doug argue about the front office and coaching staff’s approach to Noa Essengue
- 19:00: Options for Noa Essengue’s future
- 30:00: Potential replacements for Stacey King on Bulls broadcasts
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Big Red Bus Episode 270 Notes Title: Caleb Wilson is Awesome
Episode SummaryIn this episode, the hosts break down the Chicago Bulls’ Summer League Game 1, with heavy praise for Caleb Wilson’s standout performance. They analyze key players like Daylon Swain and Noa Essengue, share overall thoughts on the team’s showing, and close with a discussion on major NBA roster moves and league developments.
Timestamps 1:00 – Discussion on Caleb Wilson’s incredible Game 1 performance * 6:27 – Daylon Swain playing point guard and the lack of PG options on the Summer League roster * 11:00 – Further discussion on the play of Swain and Noa Essengue * 18:00 – General comments on the game * 20:00 – Patrick Williams * 30:00 – End* – Discussion on the big NBA moves
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Big Red Bus – Episode 269 (Part 2) | Episode NotesSee Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus return to the Big Red Bus to discuss whether the Bulls could realistically position themselves to pursue Karl-Anthony Towns, why Chicago's recent moves preserve maximum salary-cap flexibility, and the importance of patience as the franchise builds around its young core. Fred also shares his memorable encounter with Ayo Dosunmu at the driving range before the conversation shifts to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Then, at the 26-minute mark, Fred is joined by Northwest suburban basketball legend, former Trine University standout, and current South Elgin High School coach Drew Cwik. Drew provides a player's perspective on the Bulls' offseason moves, explains why leadership and culture are essential ingredients for winning basketball, and discusses how the right veterans can accelerate the development of a young team.
Time Stamps0:00 – How much cap space can the Bulls have in 2027?
1:00 – Could the Bulls land Karl-Anthony Towns? Breaking down the dream scenario and Chicago's potential cap space.
4:25 – See Red Fred meets Ayo Dosunmu at the driving range.
10:20 – Why the Norm Powell and Zach Collins contracts preserve maximum flexibility.
11:00 – Doug gives some love to the Cash Considerations podcast.
19:45 – The importance of maintaining financial flexibility.
21:00 – 2026 FIFA World Cup soccer talk.
26:00 – Drew Cwik joins the Big Red Bus.
28:15 – Drew's thoughts on the Bulls' offseason moves.
34:00 – Why leadership matters more than fans realize.
41:30 – Culture: the difference between talented teams and winning teams.
49:30 – Final thoughts and closing remarks.
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See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus break down the Bulls' free-agent additions of Norm Powell and Zach Collins with baseball analogies, and what they mean for Chicago's present and future. They also dive into the ongoing Nic Claxton debate and tackle the biggest Bulls questions coming out of free agency.
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- 1:00 – Doug Tonus shares his thoughts on the draft, especially Caleb Wilson.
- 5:00 – Deeper discussion on Daylon Swain.
- 6:00 – See Red Fred explains why he's excited about Swain,
- 11:00 – See Red Fred outlines why Swain is a much superior player to Dalen Terry.
- 13:00 – See Red Fred and the Podfather break down Round 2 and the Bulls' moves.
- 20:00 – Doug Tonus discusses the acquisition of Nic Claxton via trade
- 29:00 – See Red Fred and Doug Tonus debate whether getting Julius Randle would've been better than Nic Claxton.
- 37:00 - Nate Dog, lonetime listener, friend, and Bulls' Expert, provides his thoughts on the Bulls' draft.
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1:55 — The Bulls hiring of Tiago Splitter and outbidding Portland for his services.
• 5:50 — Discussion on ownership
• 10:20 — Doug and Fred give their one-to-four rankings for the NBA draft
• 17:30 — Deep dive on prospect Dailyn Swain
• 26:00 — Talk about Allen Graves from Santa Clara
• 32:00 — Prospects Morez Johnson Jr. and Aday Mara from Michigan
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Big Red Bus Podcast – Show Notes
1:00 – Doug Thonus and See Red Fred discuss the passing of Bulls legend and longtime broadcaster Stacey King, sharing memories and reflecting on his impact on the organization and its fans.
10:57 – The conversation turns to the Chicago Bulls' coaching search, with a breakdown of the team's four reported finalists and what each candidate could bring to the franchise.
18:00 – Draft Prospect Breakdown: Kingston Flemings
23:00 – Draft Prospect Breakdown: Brayden Burries
32:00 – Draft Prospect Breakdown: Mikel Brown Jr.
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Big Red Bus - Episode 265 - Nate Ament, Karim Lopez and Yaxel Lendeborg Prospect Breadowns1:00 – NBA Finals Talk
- Reactions and takeaways from Game 1 of the NBA Finals
- Key storylines, performances, and adjustments
- What the Finals can teach teams like the Bulls
5:45 – The Bulls Head Coaching Search
- Latest on Chicago's coaching search
- Evaluating potential candidates
- What the Bulls should prioritize in their next head coach
17:00 – Nate Ament Breakdown
- Scouting one of the top prospects in the 2026 class
- Strengths, upside, and developmental areas
- NBA projection and Bulls fit
26:00 – Karim Lopez Breakdown
- Deep dive into the talented international wing
- Offensive and defensive outlook
- Long-term ceiling and draft stock
31:00 – Yaxel Lendeborg Breakdown
- Comprehensive scouting report on Lendeborg
- Why his versatility is so intriguing
- Potential NBA role and fit with the Bulls
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🚌 The Big Red Bus – Episode 264 - Carr & Philon Jr. BreakdownsSee Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus are back aboard the Big Red Bus for another deep dive into the future of the Chicago Bulls. The show opens with a discussion on sunblock before shifting into a serious debate about whether the Bulls should explore a draft-night trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder and what it would realistically cost to move up.
At the 14-minute mark, Fred and Doug examine the NBA landscape and identify which teams are most likely to finish ahead of Chicago next season, sparking a conversation about the Bulls' place in the league hierarchy. The episode closes with a detailed scouting breakdown of two intriguing young prospects: Cameron Carr, whose combination of size, length, athleticism, and shooting has Bulls fans buzzing, and Labaron Philon Jr., one of the more dynamic young guards in the draft pipeline.
Episode Timeline 2:00 – Sunblock User * 4:41 – Would the Bulls Trade with OKC? * 14:00 – Who Will Be Better Than the Bulls? * 24:00* – Cameron Carr Breakdown & Labaron Philon Jr.
🚍 All aboard the Big Red Bus as Fred and Doug navigate draft strategy, roster building, and the next generation of Bulls prospects. 🔴🐂
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The Big Red Bus – Episode Notes1:15 – Trading to Move Up?
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss whether the Chicago Bulls should consider trading up in the NBA Draft, what it could cost, and whether this draft class has prospects worth aggressively pursuing.
12:11 – Further Discussion on Peterson
The guys continue their deep dive on draft prospect Darryn Peterson, breaking down his strengths, shot selection, playmaking concerns, upside, and overall projection at the next level.
21:00 – Breakdown on NBA Draft Prospects Keaton Wagler & Darius Acuff Jr.
Fred and Doug analyze two intriguing young prospects in Keaton Wagler and Darius Acuff Jr., discussing their offensive games, NBA potential, developmental paths, and how each player could fit into the modern NBA landscape.
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Towns, Wiggins, and Butler Redo 1:00
Alex Caruso's 3-point shooting 3:25
Caleb Wilson vs Darryn Peterson Assist Numbers / Noa Essengue 5:52
Anthony Edwards / Mo Bamba / Ayo / Keaton Wagler 8:00
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Big Red Bus – Episode 261Peterson–Steinbach Prospect BreakdownsIn Episode 261 of the Big Red Bus, See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus dive into several major Chicago Bulls and NBA Draft topics, highlighted by front office changes, coaching additions, and detailed prospect evaluations.
1:15 – The Stephen Mervis HireThe episode opens with a discussion about the Bulls hiring Stephen Mervis into a major basketball operations role under new Executive VP Bryson Graham. The hosts break down Mervis’ background with the Orlando Magic organization, and his new role as Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations for the Bulls.
19:00 – Acie Law IV Joins the BullsAt the 19-minute mark, the podcast shifts to the Bulls adding Acie Law IV to the front office as Vice President of Player Personnel. The hosts discuss Law’s basketball background, including his playing career and what value he could bring to the organization.
26:00 – Darryn Peterson Prospect BreakdownThe episode then transitions into a detailed evaluation of Darryn Peterson, one of the most highly regarded young guard prospects in basketball. The Big Red Bus crew analyzes Peterson’s scoring ability, shot creation, size for the guard position, and overall offensive upside.
36:00 – Hannes Steinbach BreakdownThe final major segment features a deep dive into draft prospect Hannes Steinbach. The crew evaluates Steinbach’s physical tools, offensive skill set, rebounding instincts, passing ability, and defensive upside. The discussion emphasizes his motor, feel for the game, and long-term developmental ceiling while also addressing concerns about shooting consistency and offensive polish.
Overall, Episode 261 blends Bulls front-office analysis with thoughtful draft scouting, continuing the Big Red Bus tradition of combining passionate fan perspective with detailed basketball evaluation.
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The Big Red Bus – Episode 260 – “Four! Big Red Bus”
The latest episode of The Big Red Bus brings the good vibes as See Red Fred and the Podfather dive into the huge decisions facing the Chicago Bulls with the #4 pick in the draft.
2:28 – What should the Bulls do at #4?
7:00 – Breaking down the best options available at the 4 spot
11:00 – Extended Wilson discussion and prospect analysis
35:00 – Which skills and player traits actually translate to NBA success?
40:00 – Yaxel Lendeborg at 15? Why he could be one of the steals of the draft
A fun and energetic episode focused on the future of the Bulls, draft philosophy, and finding the right players to finally move the franchise forward.
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See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the Greatest Press Conference of All-Time, the introduction of Bryson Graham as the new leader for the Beloved Bulls.
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See Red Fred and the Podfather discuss the choice of Bryson Graham as the new lead decision-maker for the Chicago Bulls.
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See Red Fred and the Podfather discuss the end of the tanking era with the significant changes on the horizon regarding the NBA Draft lottery.
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🎙️ The Big Red Bus – Episode 256: “The Lords of the Rings Will Sing”
In Episode 256, See Red Fred and the Podfather are joined by MarkK from Australia again. They dive into one of the most passionate debates among Bulls fans—which jersey number should be retired next? From franchise legends to modern-era contributors, the discussion blends nostalgia, logic, and a little classic Big Red Bus chaos. The conversation then shifts to a polarizing question: would bringing Tom Thibodeau back to Chicago actually make sense?
The episode wraps in true Big Red Bus fashion, featuring the latest entries in the ongoing Bulls song battle. The Podfather debuts “Spreadsheet Rebuild", while See Red Fred counters with “I Miss You Billy,” a nostalgic and emotional ode to the departed Coach Billy Donovan.
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The Big Red Bus - Episode 255 – Fred Buys the Team
Jump on The Big Red Bus with See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus as things get hypothetical—and a little unhinged—in the best way.
At 1:30, the guys revisit: “You down with Lloyd?” and what it could mean for the future direction of the Bulls. By 12:00, Fred takes things to another level—buying the team—while Mr. K and Mr. Podfather interview for roles in the new regime. The episode wraps around 25:00 with a clear offseason priority: Bring Ayo Back. Go Bulls!
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The Podfather Doug Thonus takes the Bus out on a solo drive to provide his thoughts on the departure of Billy Donovan.
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See Red Fred reacts to the Chicago Bulls landing the 15th pick and suggests signing Coby White this summer. They then debate on whether the front office should commit to young talent like Matas and Josh Giddey. The episode closes with the See Red Fred penned "Dribble, Dribble, Pass!" about Patrick Williams, and Doug's "Fallen Prophet".
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In this episode of The Big Red Bus, See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus dive into some offseason storylines and the potential return/departure of Billy Donovan.
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See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus jump on the mic to break down the long-awaited end of the AKME era—widely regarded as the most disappointing front office tenure in Chicago Bulls history. From questionable roster construction and missed opportunities to a lack of direction and identity, the guys unpack how things unraveled over six frustrating seasons.
But this isn’t just a post-mortem.
Fred and Doug turn the page to what comes next—what the Bulls’ new leadership must prioritize, which assets (if any) can anchor a rebuild, and whether there’s a realistic path back to relevance in the Eastern Conference. It’s an honest, unfiltered conversation that blends frustration, accountability, and a cautious sense of hope for what’s ahead.
If you’ve been riding through the highs and (mostly) lows of this era, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for.
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🎙️ Big Red Bus – Episode 250
Episode 250 tips off with See Red Fred joining Waddle & Silvy on Thursday’s show.
⏱️ 3:30 – Fred and the Podfather dive into the idea of “Two Leagues” in today’s NBA — the teams truly trying to win vs. those clearly positioning for the future. The Chicago Bulls? Stuck in the middle… failing at both winning and tanking.
⏱️ 9:00 – The Podfather breaks down the three “acceptable” tanking paths the NBA has effectively created — and where the Bulls fit (or don’t).
⏱️ 21:28 – Doug unveils his entry into the Song Contest: “Play-In Parade” 🎶
⏱️ 24:27 – See Red Fred counters with his own masterpiece: “AKME” 🎤
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See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss a significant predictive indicator for elite superstars to open the show. They then discuss the Jaden Ivey situation.
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Lyrics to “Play-In Parade” by Doug Thonus
Walked in with the fourth pick and a lottery crew,
Two future all-stars and a clean cap too.
Then called Orlando like “I know what to do,”
Two firsts for Vooch and some bad salary too.
Built a mid three that can’t guard anybody,
Iso ball heroes and defense looking shoddy.
Pseudo stars for the billboard view,
A low ceiling strategy to make the Fan's woo.
Three long years of the same routine,
Blame Lonzo’s knee for everything.
Add Pat and Dalen, our draft pick busts
And when we trade, teams just fleece us
A.K. proudly leads the Play-In Parade,
Hang the banner, 9th place made!
Beat down by Miami again
No rebuild here, just secret extensions
Standing still as the window decays,
Then make a move when value’s gone away.
Empty speeches while the fans complain,
A.K. smiles and waves at his play-in parade
Held on to Coby and Ayo too long,
Just second round picks, the value was gone.
“No shortcuts here,” that’s the line he sells,
But every move is just mid as hell
When the Pelicans called with a franchise deal,
He passed for a project instead of taking the steal
Have a pile of cap room when free agency's iffy,
Trying to build the future around Josh Giddey.
Keep mediocre players instead of waive
When losing some games get the odds raised
Chasing meaningless wins in the month of March,
While the draft board’s loaded with future stars.
A.K. proudly leads the Play-In Parade,
Hang the banner, 9th place made!
Beat down by Miami again
No rebuild here, just secret extensions
Standing still as the window decays,
Then make a move when value’s gone away.
Empty speeches while the fans complain,
A.K. smiles and waves at his play-in parade
A.K. proudly leads the Play-In Parade,
Hang the banner, 9th place made!
Beat down by Miami again
No rebuild here, just secret extensions
Standing still as the window decays,
Then make a move when value’s gone away.
Empty speeches while the fans complain,
A.K. smiles and waves at his play-in parade
9th seed! 9th seed!
Hang the banner high!
9th seed! 9th seed!
That's playoffs, right?
9th seed! 9th seed!
Hang the banner high!
9th seed! 9th seed!
That's playoffs, right?
A.K. proudly leads the Play-In Parade,
Hang the banner, 9th place made!
Beat down by Miami again
No rebuild here, just secret extensions
Standing still as the window decays,
Then make a move when value’s gone away.
Empty speeches while the fans complain,
A.K. smiles and waves at his play-in parade
9th seed! 9th seed!
Hang the banner high!
9th seed! 9th seed!
That's playoffs, right?
9th seed! 9th seed!
Hang the banner high!
9th seed! 9th seed!
That's playoffs, right?
AKME by by See Red Fred.
AKME, AKME....When will those boos turn into cheers? AKME, AKME...We've been a play-in for years. With no winning in the scores, Just more money for the Dorfs, You can't say I'm satisfied. So AKME...AKME...Ain't it time that you resigned? AKME, you're dutiful yeah, but ain't it time we said goodbye? AKME, I can't stand it...We have one playoff win in five. All your teams were never close, now the league thinks you're a dope. What goes on between your ears? AKME….AKME...Where will you lead us from here? (ooh-yeah…ohhh…See Red Fred’s so upset with you Why did you trade Ayo, all the pain will never go Doo-doo-doo, AKME don't you say to me, we just need continuity) It's like a sharp stick in your eye, but AKME, AKME...Patrick Williams makes me cry (yeah) You average one playoff win in five...with no winning in the scores, just more money for the Dorfs, you can't say we're satisfied. But AKME, you've been a bit better lately. Some trades you made, they were alright. Ball for Okoro was an awesome move. But AKME, AKME...ain't it time that you resigned? AKME, AKME...We have one playoff win in five. AKME, AKME...I can't say you didn't try.
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See Red Fred and the Podfather break down Josh Giddey’s declining free throw rate and what’s really driving it—scheme, shot profile, or aggression. They also dive into Ayo Dosunmu’s “prohibited shots” comments and the backlash around the Bulls seemingly discouraging the mid-range game. Is this smart, modern basketball or overthinking development? A passionate debate on analytics vs. instinct and where the Bulls are headed.
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See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonues continue the discussion with a debate on Matas talking trash to Luka. They close the show with a discussion about the most common commercials while watching a Bulls' game. The show ends with See Red Fred's 2 hit singles, "I Miss Coby White" and "Coby White".
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Big Red Bus – Episode 245 - Still Trying to WinShow Summary Title: Still Running for Wins
Date: March 14, 2026
Hosts: See Red Fred & Doug Thonus
Show OpeningThe episode begins with See Red Fred introducing the show on a cold mid-March day in Chicago, welcoming co-host Doug Thonus as the Big Red Bus rolls again.
Fred briefly notes:
The podcast is now officially part of the All-City Network.
Listener feedback has been very positive so far.
The hosts plan to increase fan engagement, including future mailbag segments.
Fred thanks listeners who send emails to seeredfred@gmail.com.
The hosts plan to introduce regular listener mailbag episodes every couple weeks.
Main Discussion TopicBulls West Coast Trip: Wins vs Draft PositionThe first major segment centers on the Bulls’ recent wins over the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors during their West Coast trip.
While many fans celebrated the victories, Fred strongly disagrees with the enthusiasm, arguing that these wins hurt the Bulls’ long-term future.
Fred’s Argument: Winning Now Hurts the BullsFred explains his core frustration:
The Bulls are fighting for meaningless late-season wins
These wins reduce their chances of landing a top-four draft pick
A top-four pick is the best chance to add a true superstar
He emphasizes that:
Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis both had excellent games. However, their development could have happened even in losses. Fred argues the Bulls should prioritize development while still losing games to protect lottery odds.
The Draft Odds ProblemFred highlights the specific statistical consequences of winning: If the Bulls finish with a better record than Milwaukee, their odds of a top-four pick could drop from:
~20% chance
to
~13% chance
That 7-percentage-point drop is the central issue driving his frustration.
Fred calls these victories:
“dumb, idiotic, meaningless March wins.”
Comparison to MemphisFred contrasts the Bulls with the Memphis Grizzlies, who he believes are clearly managing minutes to maximize lottery odds.
He argues Memphis is:
Limiting key players’ minutes
Prioritizing draft positioning
Meanwhile, the Bulls are:
Playing young stars 40+ minutes
Prioritizing wins over long-term strategy
Fred points specifically to the Golden State game, where both Giddey and Buzelis played more than 40 minutes.
He believes simply reducing their minutes slightly could have resulted in a loss while still allowing development.
The Future Core DebateFred lays out his vision for the Bulls’ future roster.
Current CoreHe believes:
Josh Giddey
Matas Buzelis
are legitimate foundational pieces.
However, he views them as:
Potential #2 or #3 options
Not franchise-level superstars
Therefore the Bulls still need one true elite star.
The Target: A.J. DybantsaA player with true franchise-changing upside
Someone who could elevate the Bulls into championship contention
Fred argues a core of:
A.J. DeBonsa
Matas Buzelis
Josh Giddey
would give the Bulls the foundation of a serious contender.
But he stresses:
The only realistic path to DeBonsa is landing in the top four of the draft lottery.
Veteran Management DebateThe hosts briefly discuss the possibility of removing veterans like:
Collin Sexton
Anfernee Simons
Fred agrees with Doug that cutting them now would be a mistake.
Reasons include:
Damaging relationships with players and agents
Hurting the Bulls’ reputation with future free agents
Fred says the real mistake was not moving these players earlier.
Front Office CriticismFred predicts the current Bulls leadership will eventually be fired.
His reasoning: The franchise has produced only one playoff win. The team risks being stuck in “play-in purgatory”. He warns the Bulls could remain permanently mediocre if they fail to maximize this draft opportunity. Fred argues that a roster built only around Giddey and Buzelis might top out as: A 50 win ceiling team at best. Without the top-tier superstar needed to win a title
Closing Thoughts of the SegmentFred reiterates his central point: The Bulls should focus on maximizing draft odds, not chasing late-season wins.
He believes the current strategy sacrifices the chance to add a true franchise-altering player, which is far more valuable than winning games in March.
✅ Segment End Point:
This summary covers the first portion of the show up until the conversation transitions to Leonard Miller (22:00).
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The Big Red Bus – Episode 244 features See Red Fred recording from the road while driving the Big Red Bus down I-65 in Indiana alongside the Podfather, Doug Thonus. The two break down the Bulls’ bizarre 2-point “win” over the Suns in Phoenix and debate why the organization can’t even seem to tank correctly. They also dive into a discussion about the Bulls’ best unrestricted free agent signing since 2011. The episode closes with See Red Fred’s new single, “I Miss Coby White.”
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In the latest episode of The Big Red Bus podcast, driver See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus celebrate the Chicago Bulls' dramatic turnaround, going undefeated in March, with a dominant win over the Milwaukee Bucks—after an entirely winless February that featured an 11-game losing streak. They dive into the key contributions from that Bucks victory, while also examining the ongoing struggles of newcomer Rob Dillingham as he adjusts to increased minutes but faces shooting inconsistencies in his new role with the team. The conversation shifts focus to promising young forward Matas Buzelis, highlighting his recent surge in production alongside discussions about the noticeable absence of his mid-range jump shots in his evolving game.
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Big Red Bus - Episode 242 – Episode Summary
2:00 — See Red Fred and Michael Walton II open with a candid discussion on whether Bulls fans should be concerned about Matas Buzelis’ development heading into Year 2.
5:30 — The debate shifts to role and fit: is Matas ultimately a true 3, a modern 4, or something in between?
8:36 — Ceiling talk: could a Giddey/Matas pairing surpass what the Bulls once envisioned with Lauri Markkanen and Zach LaVine?
13:30 — Front office accountability takes center stage as they question whether AKME should continue leading the organization.
17:37 — The episode wraps with a tough coaching conversation: should Billy Donovan remain the head coach moving forward? 🔴🚌
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1:00 See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus diving into growing concerns around the Bulls’ long-term building blocks.
11:00 The duo breaks down what Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis realistically project to become.
22:00 Jaden Ivey Concerns
28:00 Rob Dillingham Concerns
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Big Red Bus — Episode Segments & Timestamps
0:00 — Would You Give Up Your Pinky Toe for a Title?
The ultimate fan sacrifice debate and what a championship would really mean for Bulls fans.
5:00 — Which New Guard Do You Keep?
Breaking down the new backcourt options and who actually fits the future.
10:00 — Were the Coby & Ayo Deals Really That Good?
Re-examining the contracts, value, and how they compare to league trends.
20:00 — Zach & Lauri vs. Giddey & Matas
Present vs. future core debate and which path gives Chicago a higher ceiling.
29:00 — Let’s Be Happy
A reset on the franchise outlook and reasons for optimism.
34:00 — Jalen Duren Discussion
Fit, impact, and what a move like this would signal about the Bulls’ direction.
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The legendary MarkK from Australia jumps on the Big Red Bus to talk about the Bulls recent team teardown at the All Star Break. See Red Fred also asks him his thoughts on the growing issues with tanking.
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Part 2 of Episode 238. See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus continue the discussion and unpack the frustration building within the Bulls fanbase.
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In Part 1 of this episode, See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus react to the negative response surrounding the Coby and Ayo trades. They unpack the frustration building within the Bulls fanbase and even among loyal listeners on the Big Red Bus, exploring why the moves landed the way they did emotionally. Fred caps the segment with his car analogy to frame how fans are processing change, expectations, and direction.
Part 2 will be up this weekend.
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See Red Fred opens with updated thoughts on Coby White following news that broke after his initial recording with Podfather Doug Thonus. Then, tune in for a special emergency segment with Fred and Doug reacting to the Jaden Ivey trade and saying adios to Vooch as the Bulls signal a new direction.
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The Big Red Bus – Episode 236 | Episode Notes
5:00 – Will Coby White Be Traded?
See Red Fred and Doug make a bet on whether or not he will be traded.
10:00 – Building Around Matas Buzelis and Josh Giddey
Is it a good idea?
15:55 – Nikola Vučević Trade Rumors
The Bulls Offer Vooch to Boston, and they say No.
19:30 – Possible Centers for Next Season
Surveying short-term and long-term options if the Bulls move on from Vooch.
26:00 – Bulls Trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo
Could the Chicago Bulls actually pull it off—and should they?
34:00 – Trading for Clint Capela
Is Capela a realistic, stabilizing option at center, and what would it cost?
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On this episode of The Big Red Bus, See Red Fred and Doug dig into three timely Bulls topics that sit right at the heart of the team’s present and future.
Segment 1: Coby White Trade Rumors (5:00)
We open the show by unpacking the latest buzz around potential trade scenarios involving Coby White. What’s real, what’s noise, and what would moving Coby say about where the Bulls think they are right now? We look at value, fit, timing, and whether these rumors reflect opportunistic listening or a more fundamental shift in direction.
Segment 2: Matas Buzelis Development Check-In (24:27)
The middle segment focuses on Matas Buzelis and his early development. While the upside and flashes are obvious, we zero in on his defensive struggles—positioning, awareness, and physicality—and talk through what’s normal for a young player adjusting to NBA speed versus what needs to improve quickly for him to earn consistent trust and minutes.
Segment 3: Vooch and the Warriors
We close by discussing the rumors around Vooch and the Warriors. Is this about asset management, clearing developmental runway, or trying to recalibrate the roster without fully blowing it up? We debate the Bulls’ options—and the risks tied to each path.
A classic Big Red Bus episode: rumors, development, and plenty of Bulls reality checks along the way. 🟥🚌
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See Red Fred and Doug Thonus kick off the Big Red Bus with a burst of Chicago Bears excitement before quickly steering back toward Bulls country. Fred then unveils his “Lost in the Forest” fast-food survival game, prompting laughs, debate, and some very strong hunger-based opinions. He wraps it all by attempting—and mostly failing—to tie the game back to the Bulls fanbase’s growing excitement around Matas Buzelis, which only makes the segment more entertaining.
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In this latest episode of The Big Red Bus, See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus dive headfirst into the current disaster unfolding with the Chicago Bulls. With Coby White and Josh Giddey — the team’s two best players and starting backcourt — both sidelined with injuries, the Bulls find themselves staring into the abyss with no clear timeline for either player’s return.
Fred and Doug break down what this means for a team already walking a tightrope between relevance and collapse. They discuss how the loss of both guards exposes the roster’s lack of direction — and how it magnifies the front office’s long-standing failures in roster construction and long-term planning.
The conversation also explores what this moment means for the future:
• Tank or Try for Spots 4-6 1:00
• What are the next steps with Coby? 18:00
• Matas Struggles 24:00
With frustration, honesty, and a little gallows humor, Fred and Doug unpack the reality Bulls fans don’t want to face — but can no longer ignore.
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Recorded just before the Bulls’ win in Atlanta, See Red Fred and Podfather Doug Thonus break down a team that suddenly looks alive after a stunning two-game sweep of the Cavs. They dig into what’s driving the surge, then rewind to the seven-game losing streak to separate fact from frustration—who actually struggled, who quietly held the line, and what it all means going forward. A timely snapshot of a Bulls season that may have just pivoted.
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️ Big Red Bus — Episode 231 | Podcast Summary
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In Episode 231 of the Big Red Bus, See Red Fred debuts the hit single “Bring Back Gar & Pax,” setting the tone with classic Bulls humor and satire. Fred also shares the unbelievable story of an incident involving Little People wrestlers that ultimately brought his music career to an end—an experience that became a memorable moment on the Waddle & Silvy Show.
The episode then rolls into Part Two of the interview with Joel Lorenzi, where the conversation turns to Bulls basketball in depth. Joel discusses some of his favorite players he has covered, along with a wide-ranging discussion on current and past Bulls topics, player development, and observations from his time covering the team.
A perfect blend of Bulls talk, storytelling, media moments, and Big Red Bus energy, Episode 231 delivers laughs, insight, and plenty for Bulls fans to chew on.
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See Red Fred and Doug Thonus rumble down the road in their trusty styrofoam Red Bus, coming to terms with the harsh reality that all hopes of glory died with the Okoro injury—and that this Bulls team, unfortunately, really sucks.
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Episode Notes — The Big Red Bus - Interview with Joel Lorenzi (Part 1)
1. Background & Chicago Roots
In Part 1, Joel takes listeners back to where it all began—growing up on the West Side of Chicago. .
2. Career Path & Early Success
Joel discusses his path toward winning the 2023 USBWA Rising Star Award, an honor that spotlighted him nationally as one of the most promising young journalists in the game. He breaks down what that recognition meant at this early stage and how it fueled his growth. We get into the realities of NBA reporting—what he thought the job would be versus what he’s learned on the ground
3. Covering the Oklahoma City Thunder
Before arriving at The Athletic, Joel spent two seasons on the Oklahoma City Thunder beat for The Oklahoman. He shares what surprised him most about covering OKC—whether it was the team’s culture, the city’s basketball intelligence, or the way the organization operates behind the scenes. Joel offers insight into what makes the Thunder one of the most intriguing franchises in the NBA.
- Joel provides his insight on a potential AD trade..and provides reasons on why he is against the potential move.
Part 2 will dive deeper into the Bulls, the roster, the fanbase, and Joel’s early impressions of covering Chicago’s most beloved team.
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Big Red Bus – Episode 228: The Bigs IssueEpisode NotesIn this episode, See Red Fred and the Podfather tackle the growing debate in Bulls Nation surrounding the team’s frontcourt defense and the misconceptions fueling it. Fred breaks down why some defenders keep drawing the toughest scoring assignments—Banchero, Lauri Markkanen, and other oversized, high-usage forwards—and why blaming Billy Donovan for those matchups completely misses the real issue. The truth is simple: Matas is not physically ready to guard NBA power forwards, and Giddey can’t defend point guards or shooting guards, leaving others to absorb those brutal matchups.
Fred details the specific physical challenges Matas faces right now—getting bumped off spots, losing box-outs, and being displaced by contact—and explains why these are normal development hurdles for a young forward entering the league. He emphasizes that Matas’ talent is real and his offensive flashes are legitimate, but a couple of highlight blocks don’t erase the 20-plus possessions where strength becomes a glaring problem.
The episode also explores why the Bulls struggle to close games with a Giddey–Vooch–Matas trio, outlining how their combined defensive limitations create a structural disadvantage that no coach can scheme around.
Ultimately, Fred reframes the conversation: this is not a coaching-mistake problem. It’s a roster-composition problem and a physical-development reality. Until the Bulls add more frontcourt physicality or Matas grows into his NBA body, Okoro will keep being the one tasked with holding the defensive line, even when the matchups look strange on paper.
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In Episode 227, To Add AD or Not to Add AD, See Red Fred and Doug Thonus analyze the Bulls’ recent four-game losing streak and what’s driving the downturn. They also debate the case for pursuing Anthony Davis and outline what Chicago should—and shouldn’t—be willing to give up.
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Big Red Bus PodcastEpisode Title: AKME Redemption: The Rise of the Red LeviathanHosts: See Red Fred & The Podfather, Doug Thonus
Summary:
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus break down one of the most thrilling weeks in recent Bulls history — a miraculous comeback win that cements the Bulls as the #1 seed in the Eastern Conference. The guys argue that we’re witnessing the greatest front office turnaround in Chicago sports history, thanks to four franchise-changing moves that have completely reshaped the team’s identity.
Topics Covered:
- The Buzelis Draft Pick (June 2024, #11 Overall)
Fred and Doug revisit the bold selection of Matas Buzelis — calling it an A+ pick that set the tone for everything that followed. - The LaVine Trade
The front office struck gold by trading Zach LaVine for Tre Jones, Kevin Huerter, and John Collins — plus their pick back. Fred praises each as rock-solid contributors, emphasizing that the Bulls gained three quality pieces and financial flexibility. - The Okoro Trade
Dubbed “the most underrated great move,” Isaac Okoro’s addition transformed the Bulls’ defense. Shooting 50-40-80 over his last five games, Okoro locked down Tyrese Maxey in crunch time — solidifying himself as the team’s best defender and a critical late-game stopper. Fred contrasts his production with Lonzo Ball’s multi-year absence and inefficiency, calling out the overreaction from fans who doubted the deal. - The Giddey Trade and Extension
A true win-win. Alex Caruso helped OKC capture a championship, while Josh Giddey — a misfit in OKC — has flourished in Chicago. At just 23 years old, Giddey is emerging as a bona fide All-Star and, according to Fred, even belongs in the early MVP conversation.
Closing Thoughts:
The Big Red Bus celebrates a Bulls team reborn — deeper, smarter, tougher, and finally built to contend. From a fanbase in despair to the top of the East, AKME Redemption is real, and the ride has only just begun.
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The Big Red Bus - Episode 224 - The Undefeated Red Leviathan
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus return aboard The Big Red Bus to break down the meteoric rise of the Chicago Bulls — also known across the league as The Red Leviathan.
In this fiery episode, the duo unveils their Top 5 Reasons for the Rise of the Red Leviathan, exploring the chemistry, defensive intensity, and offensive evolution that have turned this team into an unstoppable Eastern Conference juggernaut. See Red Fred and a reborn See Red Doug dissect every factor fueling this undefeated run.
Expect sharp analysis, passionate debate, and a few classic See Red Fred proclamations as the Bulls continue their reign of dominance. Hop aboard. The Red Leviathan rolls on — and no one in the East is safe
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See Red Fred and the Podfather himself, Doug Thonus, welcome the GOAT of Bulls media — Will Gotlieb of CHGO Bulls — for a lively discussion on the team’s direction, taking charges, cup talk, and what lies ahead for Bulls Nation. #SeeRed #BigRedBus
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Episode Highlights:
- 0:00 – Intro: See Red Fred Provides his thoughts on the Bulls' first 4 preseason games.
- 5:25 – The Bulls’ Best-Case Scenario: How good could the Bulls be in the weak East?
- 13:17 – Would you Trade Matas for Giannis?
- 18:00 Can Coby Be that Guy?
- 22:00 Is Your Fifth Starter? With the core four looking sharp, Fred and Joe debate who deserves that final starting spot — balancing chemistry, defense, and long-term development.
Expect candid insights, laughter, and a dose of classic Big Red Bus optimism (and realism) as Fred and Joe navigate what could be a pivotal year for Bulls basketball.
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🚌 The Big Red Bus – Episode 221: Interview with Bruce Bernstein
Hello again, everybody — welcome aboard another exciting edition of The Big Red Bus!
In Episode 221, See Red Fred sits down with one of the most respected voices in basketball media — Bruce Bernstein. A longtime NBA media executive, producer, and podcast host, Bruce spent over 30 years at ESPN, where he was an Emmy Award–winning producer behind iconic shows like NBA Today, NBA Coast to Coast, and NBA Tonight.
Since leaving ESPN in 2017, Bruce has become a driving force in independent basketball media. As Chief Content Officer at Pure Hoops Media, he co-created and produced over 1,000 podcasts, helping shape the modern landscape of hoops storytelling. Today, he’s the producer and co-host of the “48 Minutes” Podcast on the BLEAV Network, continuing his mission to elevate thoughtful basketball conversation.
In this in-depth interview, Fred and Bruce discuss:
🎬 Bruce's Career: You’ve had a legendary career in NBA media — from ESPN to 48 Minutes and Pure Hoops. When you look back, what’s the most memorable NBA storyline or player interview you’ve ever been part of producing? 1:30
🏀 Growing up as a fan, what teams did you support when you were younger? How did that early fandom shape your perspective as a producer and commentator later in your career? 8:00
🌎 ESPN Voices: You’ve worked closely with so many former players and coaches. Which voices do you think fans underestimate, and which ones surprised you the most once you got to know them behind the scenes? 9:30
From your time producing shows like NBA Tonight at ESPN, what’s the biggest change you’ve seen in how the NBA is covered — and how fans consume that coverage? 13:30
Looking across the league, who do you think is the most underrated storyline heading into this NBA season that fans should keep an eye on? 17:15Globalization of the Game: The NBA is now such a global game. As someone who has seen that transformation firsthand, what’s the biggest benefit — and maybe the biggest challenge — that globalization brings to the league? 19:11
🔴 Bulls Talk: Bruce’s outside perspective on the Chicago Bulls, reflections on the 90s dynasty, and whether today’s front office has what it takes to rise again. 20:00
It’s a thoughtful, behind-the-scenes look at the NBA through the eyes of one of its most accomplished storytellers.
Plus, coming soon:
- A brand-new interview with Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times (dropping late Saturday or Sunday).
- And early next week, Fred and Doug Thonus return to the Bus to break down the Bulls’ preseason with a very special guest.
🎧 Hop aboard and enjoy this ride with the great Bruce Bernstein — only on The Big Red Bus.
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🔥 Episode Breakdown
1:00 – CHGO Bulls Rocks: Preseason insights and standout performances
5:00 – Taking Charge: See Red Fred & the Podfather disagree on the art of taking charges.
9:00 – Paint Protection: Zach Collins & his Role
15:00 – Vooch: What is the future for our starting C
25:00 – The Press Conference Highlights: Fred and Doug field questions on P-Will, Coby, and the Bulls’ identity
30:00 – Patrick Williams Talk
36:00 – Who Should Start at the 3?: A spirited debate over lineup balance, shooting, and defensive assignment
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🚍 Big Red Bus Episode Summary - Episode 219 - Bulls Bologna
In this episode of the Big Red Bus, See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus steer the conversation through bologna and hoops history. The show kicks off an unlikely detour into the world of bologna sandwiches, before Doug jumps behind the wheel for a rousing round of “Guess the Win Total”—this time with the 1981–82 Detroit Pistons roster.
The duo then turns their attention to the present, debating the most captivating Chicago Bulls storylines heading into the season—beyond the obvious intrigue around Coby White and Josh Giddey. From player development questions to roster dynamics, Fred and Doug break down what fans should really keep their eyes on.
Hop aboard the Big Red Bus for Bulls talk that only this dynamic duo can deliver. Follow See Red Fred on X: @cbefred Email the show: SeeRedFred@gmail.com
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🎙️ The Big Red Bus - Episode 218 - Giddey Up 100 Million - See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus steer the Big Red Bus into two lanes of Chicago sports talk. First stop: the Bulls and Josh Giddey’s freshly inked $100M contract — what it means for the roster, the future, and Fred’s vision of “See Red” salvation. Doug also admits See Red Fred was right. Then, the gears shift to the gridiron as the guys break down the latest Bears news, drama, and outlook from the past week.
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See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss Doug's visit on the CHGO show, the upcoming Bears season, and how high could this Bulls' team potentially end up in the Eastern Conference. Follow See Red Fred on X: @cbefred / See Red Fred on Instagram: see_red_fred
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The Big Red Bus - Episode 216 - Our Cup Overfloweth
See Red Fred is joined once again by the Podfather, Doug Thonus, for a ride filled with history and hard truths.
🏀 Protect Yourself at All Times – The guys kick things off with a shocking deep dive into the astounding lack of cup usage across the NBA and other sports. Is it toughness, tradition, or just plain crazy?
📊 Guess the Wins – Fred challenges Doug to “Guess the Wins” for the 1983-84 Portland Trail Blazers. Can Doug nail the number, or will history throw him off course?
🔑 The Bulls’ Magic Number – They close the show with Doug’s big take on the exact figure the Bulls must put on the table to make Josh Giddey's decision a no-brainer.
Another classic episode blending humor, trivia, and sharp Bulls analysis – buckle up and hop on the Bus!
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Join us on 'The Big Red Bus' as we dive deep into the world of NBA shooting guards, focusing on Coby White's unexpected ranking. In this episode, we explore the nuances of player evaluations, share nostalgic stories from Chicago Bulls history, and engage in fun trivia. Whether you're a die-hard Bulls fan or a casual basketball observer, you're sure to enjoy the lively discussions and insights. Tune in now and let's see who really deserves to be on top!
In this engaging episode of 'The Big Red Bus,' the hosts dive into a lively discussion about NBA shooting guards, particularly Coby White's ranking, while intertwining humor and nostalgia about past basketball legends. Through playful banter and trivia, they explore the dynamics of player evaluations and the evolving landscape of the NBA.
"The only rankings I take seriously are my own and yours." - See Red Fred
"I think he's a three-pointer away from being one of the top five players in the NBA." - See Red Fred on Amen Thompson
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nbashootingguardrankings #cobywhiteplayerevaluation #chicagobullshistory #basketballtriviaandhumor #nbaplayercomparisons
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See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus bring a positive, See Red vibe to the latest ride on the Big Red Bus. The duo dives into which player developments could spark a massive leap forward for the Bulls, exploring scenarios that could transform the season and energize the fan base. Follow See Red Fred on X: @cbefred Email the show: SeeRedFred@gmail.com
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🎙️ Episode OverviewIn Episode 213 of the Big Red Bus, See Red Fred and Doug discuss the last show, the Alex Caruso trade (again), the ongoing Josh Giddey negotiations, and the Bulls’ bleak placement at #11 in ESPN’s rebuild rankings by Tim Bontemps. They also react to the Billy Donovan extension and debate whether the Bulls will go over or under their Vegas-projected 32.5 wins.
📝 Time Stamps0:00 – Doug’s Mad at Mark / The Caruso Trade Debate (again) 16:30 – Josh Giddey Negotiations
22:22 – No Sign-and-Trades 31:00 – Billy Donovan Extension
32:50 – Vegas Win Totals: 32.5 for the Bulls
45:00 – Tim Bontemps’ ESPN Article: Rebuild Rankings
55:00 – Get an Actual Bus?
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Episode Notes & Timeline: Intro – Coldplay Concert & Iconic Images
* 3:30 – Pleading to the 5%
* 5:15 – Josh Giddey
* 9:45 – AKME Improvements
* 17:00 – Yuki Mania
* 21:00 – The Trajectory of the Team
Where is this Bulls team really headed? A sobering analysis of direction, ambition, and expectations.
* 35:00 – AKME’s Five Biggest Mistakes*
Mark provides his analysis on the five most damaging moves made by the front office, with context, accountability, and passion.
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🎙️ Episode Breakdown:
Segment 1: Bulls Summer League Breakdown (00:00 - 07:00)
Fred opens with a passionate rant about the Bulls’ first two Summer League games — calling them a “calamitous disaster.” He critiques the lack of shooting, questionable roster construction, and missed opportunities for player development.
Segment 2: Interview with Coach Lafayette Bell (07:00 - End)
A wide-ranging and insightful conversation with one of the most respected voices in AAU basketball.
Topics Covered:
- Coach Bell’s Basketball Journey
– How he got started in the game
– His transition into coaching
– What led him to work with FAST - Coaching Philosophy & Style
– His approach to player development on and off the court
– Emphasis on fundamentals, accountability, and mental toughness - What Makes FAST Special
– How the program develops young athletes for life beyond basketball
– Success stories and how they define growth - The State of AAU Today
– Myths and realities of AAU basketball
– Balancing competition, exposure, and development
– The pressures from parents, scouts, and social media - NIL’s Impact at the Grassroots Level
– Whether NIL conversations are reaching youth athletes
– How families are shifting expectations
– The challenge of keeping players grounded amid outside noise - College Recruiting & Coach Involvement
– How the recruiting landscape has changed in the last 5–10 years
– The growing importance of AAU coaches in the process
– Advice for families navigating the world of scholarships and offers - Player Development & Character Building
– Why character, commitment, and resilience still matter most
– Stories of players who exemplified the FAST culture
– How to build leaders through basketball
🔴 Final Takeaway:
Coach Bell pulls no punches in discussing both the promise and pitfalls of AAU basketball, sharing wisdom for players, parents, and coaches alike. A must-listen for anyone who cares about youth hoops and the future of the game.
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See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the Ball for Okoro trade in more detail. The Podfather Doug Thonus weights in with his thoughts on the blockbuster swap—Lonzo Ball heading to Cleveland, Isaac Okoro landing in Chicago.
Big Red Bus Driver See Red Fred is joined by Alejandro D. from Bulls On Tap to break down the blockbuster Lonzo Ball–Isaac Okoro trade. Fred shares his enthusiastic take on why this may be one of AKME’s smartest moves yet, praising Okoro’s elite perimeter defense, motor, and fit in a faster-paced Bulls system. They also discusses the potential of first-round pick Noa Essengue and what his selection says about the Bulls’ evolving identity. A must-listen for fans looking to understand the new defensive edge coming to Chicago.
he Big Red Bus episode featuring Betsey Cashmoney, with the bullet points removed for a cleaner format:
Big Red Bus – Episode Title: “Interview with Betsey Cashmoney”Hosted by: See Red FredGuest: Betsey Cashmoney
Episode Summary:
See Red Fred welcomes Bulls Twitter legend Betsey Cashmoney onto the Big Red Bus to break down the seismic Desmond Bane trade, debate the Magic and Bulls' place in the Eastern Conference hierarchy, critique the AKME regime, and make a heartfelt case for why Patrick Williams still matters. Smart cap analysis, honest Bulls takes, and classic Big Red Bus energy all packed into one episode.
Show Topics & TimestampsIntro & Vibes Check (0:00)Fred introduces Betsey and her legendary Bulls Twitter status.Desmond Bane Trade Breakdown (3:00)
Is Orlando Better Than....? (4:15)
Fred and Betsey debate Orlando’s current trajectory.
The Durant Trade 10:00
AKME's Worst Moves (29:00)
Betsey Makes the Case for PWill (32:00)
Episode Title: The Big Red Bus - Episode 207 - Finals Talk and the Cedric Coward Eval
Episode Notes:
Hop aboard The Big Red Bus with See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus as they navigate the latest turns in the NBA landscape and assess what it all means for the Chicago Bulls.
00:00 – Intro and Banter
Fred and Doug kick things off with their trademark back-and-forth, setting the stage for a loaded episode.
05:00 – NBA Finals Analysis
The duo dives into the intensity and execution of the NBA Finals, spotlighting what the elite teams are doing right—and what it says about how far the Bulls are from joining the conversation. Fred shares a sobering take on Chicago’s place in the league hierarchy.
08:30 – Indiana Pacers Roster & Salary Breakdown
Fred and Doug do a deep dive into the Pacers’ young, flexible roster and favorable cap situation. They compare Indiana’s trajectory to the Bulls', discussing what a smart rebuild looks like and what Chicago can learn.
23:00 – Should the Bulls Move Forward with Nikola Vučević?
Fred raises the crucial offseason question: Is it time to move on from Vooch? They weigh his value, contract, and fit in today’s game while considering realistic trade scenarios or internal replacements.
28:40 – Cedric Coward Scouting Report
Fred closes the show with an in-depth look at draft prospect Cedric Coward. Listeners get insight into Coward’s strengths, style of play, and how he might complement the Bulls’ roster if targeted in the draft.
Closing Thoughts
This episode offers clarity, tough love, and a path forward—making it essential listening for any Bulls fan hoping to make sense of where the team stands and where it should go next.
🎙 Podcast Notes: "The Lacey James Interview" – Big Red Bus with See Red Fred
Guest: Lacey James
Host: See Red Fred Pfeiffer
Episode Title: Lacey James Interview on the Big Red Bus: His Basketball Journey & Focus on Faith
🔊 Episode Overview:This episode of The Big Red Bus kicks off with See Red Fred sharing his latest thoughts on the Indiana Pacers’ impressive postseason run and the firing of Tom Thibodeau by the New York Knicks.
From there, we pivot to a heartfelt and insightful conversation with professional basketball player Lacey James, whose story of perseverance, growth, and purpose resonates far beyond the hardwood.
👤 Guest Bio: Lacey James Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan * Height/Position: 6'9", Center * College: Rider University (Freshman Year), then transferred to Northern Illinois University (2017–2020)*
+ Senior year: 10 double-doubles
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Professional Career:
- Played internationally for the Surrey Scorchers (UK)
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G League stints with:
- Windy City Bulls
- Motor City Cruise
- Texas Legends
- Raptors 905 (2024–25)
Lacey is known for his high motor, strong rebounding, and defensive presence, but he’s equally respected for his character, humility, and faith.
🎙️ Big Red Bus: Special Guest Big Dave Watson of CHGO! Episode #205
Hop on the Bus as See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus welcome the legendary Big Dave Watson from CHGO for a jam-packed episode of Bulls banter, weather warnings, and front office fire.
📰 News & Weather Talk — Only on the Big Red Bus will you get a breakdown of Bulls basketball and a brief discussion on Chicago local news broadcasts.
⏰ 6:00 mark — “What do you want to pay Josh Giddey?”
See Red Fred, Doug and Big Dave dig into the Giddey gamble: what he's worth now, what he could be worth later, and if the Bulls should go all-in or hedge their bet.
⏰ 22:00 mark — “What are the biggest mistakes or missed opportunities by AKME over the past 5 years?”
No punches pulled. The Bus unloads on the Bulls' front office, breaking down questionable signings, trades that never happened, and a general lack of a coherent long-term vision.
👉 Buckle up, Bulls Nation. It's a wild ride you won't want to miss.
Subscribe, rate, and review — and as always.
In this lively and wide-ranging episode of The Big Red Bus, See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss one of the Bulls’ most intriguing potential draft picks: Collin Murray-Boyles. The South Carolina forward has been rising up draft boards thanks to his physical style of play, defensive versatility, and emerging offensive skill set. See Red Fred identifies Derik Queen as a player with high bust potential.
The show starts with a detour, as See Red Fred launches into a spirited critique of the repetitive Liberty Mutual commercial that seems to plague every timeout during the NBA Conference Finals. Fred can’t believe anyone can endure it.
Things escalate when Fred uncovers Doug’s shocking ignorance of ABC7 meteorologist Cheryl Scott. That revelation leads to a debate about whether anyone still watches the evening news for weather updates in 2025 or if that habit has gone the way of VHS tapes and payphones.
This episode blends Bulls talk, media culture, and some classic See Red tangents you won't want to miss.
Timestamps:
- Collin Murray-Boyles discussion begins: 20:00
- Derik Queen discussion begins: 28:50
Collin Murray-Boyles – Scouting Snapshot
- Games: 32
- Minutes Per Game: 30.6
- Points Per Game: 16.8
- Rebounds Per Game: 8.3
- Assists Per Game: 2.4
- Steals Per Game: 1.5
- Blocks Per Game: 1.3
- Turnovers Per Game: 2.4
Shooting Percentages:
- Field Goal: 58.6% (6.2/10.6)
- 3-Point: 26.5% (0.3/1.1)
- Free Throw: 70.7% (4.2/5.9)
Advanced Metrics:
- Box Plus-Minus (BPM): 11.1
- True Shooting % (TS%): 63.0
- Net Rating Differential: +18.3
- Block %: 4.7
- At Rim FG %: 66.9%
Physical Measurements:
- Height: 6’7”
- Weight: 245 lbs
- Wingspan: 7’0”
- Date of Birth: 6/10/2005
Hop on the bus and ride along for all the analysis, laughs, and rants you’ve come to love from The Big Red Bus.
The Big Red Bus & The Big Red Twelve: Draft Lottery Reaction
🎙 Episode Title: The Big Red Bus & The Big Red Twelve – NBA Draft Lottery Reaction
🚍 Hosted by: See Red Fred (@cbefred) & The Podfather Doug Thonus
📅 Episode Overview:
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus dive deep into the aftermath of the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery. With the Chicago Bulls landing the 12th pick, the duo discusses the implications for the franchise, how this impacts the team’s rebuilding timeline. Expect passionate reactions, historical context, and thoughtful insights—everything Bulls fans have come to love from the Big Red Bus.
📌 Topics Covered:
- Initial reactions to the Bulls securing the 12th pick
- What it means for the front office moving forward
- What Bulls fans should realistically expect
- Why this could be a pivotal offseason for the franchise
📬 Mailbag Questions Welcome!
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🎧 Listen & Subscribe:
Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your Bulls content.
See Red Fred and Drew Stevens continue their conversation on the state of the team and the franchise. They dig deeper into the challenges facing the Bulls’ front office, the critical importance of the upcoming draft, and what it will take to restore confidence in the direction of the organization. Passionate, honest, and unfiltered—this is Bulls talk at its finest.
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Drew Stevens of The Bigs joins See Red Fred on the latest episode of the Big Red Bus for a spirited and insightful discussion on the current state of the Chicago Bulls. In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, the duo dives into the rising tensions within the Bulls fanbase, exploring why social media debates have grown increasingly toxic and divided. They examine the fierce arguments between supporters of Coby White and Josh Giddey—breaking down the strengths, weaknesses, and potential of each player. Fred and Drew also debate whether this pairing can be the long-term solution in the Bulls' backcourt and what it would take for the franchise to move forward with confidence. A must-listen for fans craving honest Bulls talk with no punches pulled.
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In the latest episode of The Big Red Bus, titled "Play-Inferno", hosts See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus take a hard look at the Bulls' post-All-Star break performance, breaking down the wins and what they really mean for the team’s future.
The duo also dives into a critical debate: Which current Bulls players could realistically be rotation players on a championship-caliber team? With the long-term outlook in mind, Fred and Doug assess whether the recent success is sustainable or if the Bulls should shift gears and fully embrace a rebuild leading into 2026.
🎙️ The Big Red Bus – Episode 199: Playing the Play-In
Hosted by See Red Fred & the Podfather, Doug Thonus: Hop aboard as Fred and Doug steer the Big Red Bus into Play-In territory, breaking down the biggest surprises of the 2024-25 regular season for your Beloved Bulls.
It’s candid, passionate, and vintage Bulls banter from two of the most knowledgeable voices in Bulls Nation.
The Big Red Bus - Episode 198 – Just Giddy about Halfcourt Shots
Hosted by See Red Fred & The Podfather, Doug Thonus
Strap in and hop aboard the Big Red Bus as See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus relive one of the most electric finishes in Bulls history—a jaw-dropping 12-second flurry where the Bulls poured in 9 points to shock the Lakers and ignite the United Center.
Fred continues his passionate campaign for Coby White, breaking down the clutch gene, leadership, and rising stardom of the Bulls’ breakout guard. The duo also dives deep into the long-term outlook for the Bulls backcourt, examining the contract futures of both Coby White and Josh Giddey, and what it means for the team's core moving forward.
This episode is full of passion, analysis, and vintage See Red moments—don’t miss it!
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus hop aboard the Big Red Bus to break down the Bulls' latest hot 4-game winning streak.
But the real headliner? The remarkable 9-game stretch from Josh Giddey...See Red Fred and Doug dive into what his surge means for the league, his future trajectory, and the broader impact on the Bulls' future.
Buckle up for another in-depth, no-holds-barred episode of the Big Red Bus! 🚨🔥
🚨 New Episode of The Big Red Bus! 🚨
Recorded on Sunday—before reality hit hard—the Bulls were fresh off a rare win against Toronto. Since then? Two straight losses, including a 139-117 blowout to Cleveland. That makes them 2-9 in their last 11 games… yet somehow, they’ve increased their lead on the 10th seed. Unbelievable.
In this episode, See Red Fred and Doug Thonus break it all down:
🏀 The strong play of Zach Collins
📊 A deep dive into the plus-minus statistic
💰 What Josh Giddey’s next contract might look like
Buckle up and hop aboard for another ride on the Big Red Bus! 🎧🔴
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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:
- State of the Bulls (1:00): Stuck in the middle
- Trade Talk: Zach and Vooch (22:45): Can the Bulls realistically trade Zach LaVine and Nikola Vučević? Who holds the most trade value on this roster, and what could a trade bring in return?
- Matas Mania (28:41): A closer look at the intriguing talent of Matas Buzelis and his potential impact on the Bulls' future.
- Josh Giddey’s Path Forward (32:00): Could Josh Giddey be a blueprint or even part of the Bulls’ future plans? We explore his on-court fit and what he could mean for the team's trajectory.
- Comparisons between the Bulls and Bears front office.
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:
- Patrick Williams: PWill is injured again.
- Matas Buzelis: With Buzelis emerging as a promising prospect, Fred and Doug explore his game and potential fit with the Bulls moving forward.
- Dalen Terry: The conversation shifts to Terry’s development and how he can contribute to the team in the long run.
- Josh Giddey: The episode also features a discussion on Giddey’s performance and his potential to make an impact, either with the Bulls or in the broader league context.
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.
In this episode, See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus break down the Chicago Bulls' preseason performances, offering key insights into the team's strengths and areas for improvement. As the regular season approaches, they discuss player development, roster expectations, and how the team’s chemistry is shaping up. Recorded just before the deadline for Josh Giddey’s contract extension, they accurately predict the outcome and reflect on how this could impact the team moving forward. Tune in to hear their thoughts on what lies ahead for the Bulls 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!
In this episode of the Big Red Bus, the Podfather @doug_Thonus and I break down the potential of the budding Giddey-LaVine partnership as the preseason draws near. We also have some fun discussing the favorite candies of Giddey and Doug, along with a few other exciting bits of news as we gear up for the first preseason game on Tuesday. Hop on the Big Red Bus for another jam-packed episode! 🏀🍬
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus address a variety of Pre Preseason Questions.
Storytime: See Red Fred describes an incident that occurred before a battle with Little People Wrestlers. It was discussed at a wedding last Sunday. Memories about a past performance incident involving sound checks and a confrontation with a fan were forgotten.
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Incident Details:
- Sound Check: SRF played "Californication" by Red Hot Chili Peppers during sound checks to set levels.
- Fan Confrontation:
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Relevance to Current Season:
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Comparison between past performance struggles and the current team rebuild.
- Emphasizes the emotional and mental challenges of team rebuilding periods.
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Doug Thonus Full Rebuild vs. Controlled Dip:
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Full Rebuild Approach:
- Strategy: Trade valuable players to accumulate multiple first-round draft picks.
- Historical Reference:
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Pros and Cons:
- Controlled Dip Approach:
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Strategy: Slight reduction in wins to integrate young players without over-committing to a full rebuild.
- Pros and Cons:
- Analytical Views:
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Both strategies have low probabilities of success due to reliance on multiple factors aligning, including player development and draft luck.
- Execution by the front office is critical but currently lacking confidence.
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Current Front Office Evaluation:
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Front office lacks the vision and execution capability to implement successful rebuilding strategies.
- Decisions appear reactionary rather than planned and strategic.
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Key Players Discussed:
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Vooch:
- Criticized for being overpaid relative to his performance.
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Contract extension viewed negatively due to maintenance of high salary without correspondingly high performance.
- DeMar DeRozan:
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Recent trade criticized as a poor fit for the team’s strategy.
- Patrick Williams:
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Signed to a contract that appears unfavorable compared to peers.
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Injured, impacting his readiness for the season.
- Torrey Craig:
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Signed via a player option, maintaining team’s ability to compete.
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Balancing veteran presence with developing young talent.
- Josh Giddey:
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Discussed extensively regarding potential and contract expectations.
- Debate on fair market value and role within the team.
- Contract Negotiations:
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Josh Giddey:
- See Red Fred & Doug Thonus discuss his appropriate salary based on performance.
- Agreement on a ceiling of around $20 million annually.
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Concerns about overpaying if performance doesn’t meet expectations.
- Patrick Williams:
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Concerns about the timing and terms of his contract given injury history.
- Josh Giddey:
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Strengths:
- Excellent rebounder and passer.
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Potential to develop into a significant playmaker with strength improvements.
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Currently lacks strength necessary to maximize potential in the paint.
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Inconsistent efficiency and defensive capabilities.
- Contract Discussion:
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Suggested market value around $20 million.
- Risks associated with overpaying without guaranteed performance improvement.
- Rebranding Concepts:
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"Fun Bad":
- Acknowledges the team's entertaining but subpar performance.
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Emphasizes young players show growth with a focus on entertaining play.
- "Fun Mediocre" or "Fun Average":
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Alternative branding ideas reflecting the team's balanced outlook between competition and entertainment.
- Team Expectations:
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Performance Goals:
- Likely outcome cited as around 30-win season.
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Possibility of being a "fun bad" or "fun mediocre" team with moments of excitement.
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Focus on developing young talent like Josh Giddey.
- Potential for entertaining playstyles contributing to highlight-worthy moments.
- Final Sentiments:
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Optimism about the team being more enjoyable to watch despite challenges.
- Encouragement for listeners to continue supporting and following team developments.
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Listener Engagement:
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Encourage listeners to leave positive reviews on iTunes and Amazon.
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the movement to boycott the Bulls. They also discuss topics broached on a recent appearance from See Red Fred on the CHGO Bulls Podcast.
Legendary Sports Anchor for ABC-7 Chicago, Mark Schanowski, joins See Red Fred on the Big Red Bus for an exciting episode packed with NBA insights. They dive into the details of the Josh Giddey trade, break down the prospects for the upcoming Chicago Bulls season, and assess the top contenders in the NBA Eastern Conference. Plus, Mark shares a few stories from his inspiring road to becoming one of Chicago’s top sports broadcasters. A must-listen for Bulls fans and NBA enthusiasts alike!
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss a variety of topics on this ride:
- McD vs Burger King vs Wendy's
- Lonzo Ball is Playing 5 on 5
- Who Will Be left out of the rotation
- The Top 5 NBA Players
- Some WNBA Talk
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus continue their discussion on the Bulls, and debate which player has the higher ceiling...Coby or Ayo?
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the exciting play of Josh Giddey in the Olympics and whether or not it has changed your opinion of the Bulls recent acquisition.
Join See Red Fred (@cbefred) and the Podfather, Doug Thonus, as they delve into the remarkable performance of Matas Buzelis at the Las Vegas Summer League. In this episode, they also assess the Bulls' standing in the Eastern Conference and discuss recent comments from AKME to the beat writers.
Episode Breakdown:
- 1:00 Maximum Matas
- 10:00 Julian Phillips
- 12:40 Go Go Sanogo
- 16:15 Doug Loves Drell, Less so for Funk
- 19:00 Where Do the Bulls Rank in the East?
- 35:00 AKME Speaks
Tune in for in-depth analysis and passionate discussion on all things Bulls!
See Red Fred @cbefred and the Podfather Doug Thonus interview the Precocious Steph Noh. They discuss a wide variety of Bulls' topics, including the DeMar and Caruso trades and the state of the Beloved Bulls.
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus are joined by the Hemingway of Bulls' Beat Writers, KC Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. They break down the Caruso - Giddey trade, and discuss other prominent Bulls' topics of note.
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the interesting Bulls X debates around Patrick Williams. They also provide their thoughts on the potential return of Lonzo Ball.
Chicago Sun-Times wordsmith and firebrand Joe Cowley @jcowleyhoops takes the wheel on the Big Red Bus. See Red Fred @cbefred and Doug Thonus @Doug_thonus ask him some Bulls-related questions, and the episode ends with a Joe Cowley - See Red Fred debate on KAT and Thibs.
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus have the honor of chatting with the GOAT of CHGO, Will Gottlieb, for his first ride on the Big Red Bus. They discuss a variety of topics, including:
- What would you do if you were put in charge of the Bulls today? What do you think the Bulls will do?
- What do you think the PWill / DeMar contracts will will look like if they return? How will we avoid the tax if they return?
- Is there hope for Dalen Terry-Bull and The Great Recruiter?
- Thoughts on the MarkK Retirement
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See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss several Bulls and Bears related topics.
Poll results for LBJ to the Bulls 1:00
Playoff Talk 12:00
Who would want Zach LaVine? 22:00
Bears Talk 34:00
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the embarassing Play-In loss to the Heat. They predict potential changes in the offseason, and also address the growing boycott movement.
See Red Fred & the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the disappointing loss vs the Knicks. They also do a deeper dive on the Eastern and Western conference contenders.
Kevin Anderson of NBC Sports Chicago Jumps on the Bus / April 4 2024
Kevin’s Biggest Disappointments Regarding this Bulls' Season 2:00
Vucevic 11:19
DeMar’s Future 12:30
Ranking the Chicago Fanbase Excitment 40:00
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the roller coaster ride of the past week. Doug provides his reasons for why the Bulls are so inconsistent, and why they can't guard the 3-point line.
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The Big Red Bus - To DeMar or Not to Demar
March 25 2024
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the Bulls' Loss to the Celtics, a review of their Buzzsaw schedule, and the future of DeMar DeRozan.
Bulls Celtics 1:00
Less Fouls are Being Called…does it help or hurt the Bulls? 6:30
Buzzsaw Schedule Review 12:30
2009 Similarities? 17:00
DeMar’s Future 34
Dalen Terry 40
Javonte Green is Back 47
See Red Fred @cbefred and the Podfather Doug Thonus @Doug_Thonus discuss a variety of Bulls topics, and close with predictions on who will return next season on the current roster.
1:00 The Buzzsaw Schedule Stretch Update (A Pistons L, a Cavs W)
7:20 High Character Individuals on the Team
12:00 The Milwaukee Meltdown
14:00 PatBev
24:00 Bitim
28:00 Will He Be Back?
45:00 Vucevic Shots
February 24 2024 /
See Red Fred @cbefred and the Podfather Doug Thonus @Doug_Thonus discuss the future of Patrick Williams, DeMar DeRozan, and Zach Lavine.
1:00 The Return of Ryan A
4:00 The Buzzsaw Schedule
9:00 Is AKME Gone If We Finish 11th or Worse?
11:45 Prophetic Robes: We Will Finish 9th. What Happens This Summer?
22:00 DeMar DeRozan
28:00 Zach LaVine…Would you give up an asset to remove him from the roster?
44:00 Darnell Mayberry Article
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the incredible play of Ayo and Vooch in recent games. They also discuss which teams in both conferences have a legit chance of getting to the Finals.
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the AKME inaction at the trade deadline.
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the 21-25 Bulls, currently the 9th seed in the Eastern Conference. They rate the Bulls with the highest trade value, and predict what AKME will do before the trade deadline. See Red Fred: @cbefred Email the Show: SeeRedFred@gmail.com
See Red Fred is joined by the NBA Index columnist PaulieG to discuss the Bulls loss to the Cavs. They also the team ramifications of moving DeRozan or LaVine.
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus provide their thoughs on the booing incident at the Ring of Honor. They also do a deep dive into some traditional stats, which served as an eye-opener.
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the Bulls 2-game winning streak, courtesy of the Charlotte Hornets. The Bus is diverted early in the show to Halas Drive to talk about the Bears draft pick.
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the improving Bulls, and debate their best next steps in terms of trading Zach and/or players to go for a playoff run or a mild rebuild.
See Red Fred is joined by College Football expert Rob Tate to discuss the state of college football, and offer their predictions/prophecies for the bowl games that matter over the next few days.
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the improvement of the young Bulls players, specifically Coby, Patrick and Ayo.
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the 4-game winning streak, the emerging stardom of Coby White, and the next 6 games. Doug also provides his quarterly grades.
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus take out the bus to discuss the current nadir of our beloved Bulls in the past 20 years. They debate who has a higher trade value: Caruso or Zach?
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus are joined by MarkK from Australia for a big red bus ride to discuss Vooch, Reinsdorf, Billy in Part 2 of our discussion.
In Part 1 of this bus ride, See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus welcome their friend MarkK from Australia on the Glorious Monstrosity, to discuss Patrick Williams, Zach LaVine, Vooch, and the path forward.
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss Ayo's incredible performance in a win against the Pistons.
See Red Fred and The Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the sorry state of the Bulls after the loss to Denver. The Bulls stand at 2-5 and last place in the Central Division...SRF & DT discuss the reasons why.
See Red Fred and the Podfather discuss the Bulls so far this season, with a particular focus on the Pacers game.
A despondent See Red Fred is consoled by the Podfather Doug Thonus after a disappointing Game 1 home loss for the Bulls vs the Thunder. They break down the game.
See Red Fred is joined on the bus by Paulie G of the Chicago Bullseye and NBA Index.
- Overall Thoughts on the Bulls Preseason 1:02
- Patrick Williams 6:00
- Likes and Dislikes for the Preseason 16:00
- Julian Phillips 23:00
- Predictions 25:00
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the Bulls Opening Preseason game vs the Bucks. They discuss the encouraging play of Coby White, and the future of Patrick Williams.
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the potential acquisition of Jrue Holiday in a trade between the Bulls and the Blazers.
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss their feelings about the surprising US loss to Germany in the FIBA World Cup. They also provide their predictions on who will start, but more importantly, who should start for the Beloved Bulls.
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the Anti-Perspirant Wars and the signing of Terry Taylor. They also play "Guess that Bulls Player Salary", and discuss the James Harden situation.
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss cruise ship antics and all the latest and non-latest Bulls' news.
Why sing "Zombie" on a Cruise Ship? 1:00
Ayo is Back! 12:00
Bittum & JFL 20:00
The Future of DeMar with the Bulls 30:00
DeMar’s Departure? 44:00
See Red Fred and The Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the Bulls moves during the 2023 July NBA Free Agent Period.
See Red Fred interviews Jamie Field, Blazers expert & childhood friend of Klay Thompson. The discuss the options for Dame going forward, and the likely next steps.
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the Zach LaVine trade rumors and the potential paths forward for the Beloved Bulls.
June 2 2023.
Attendees: See Red Fred, The Podfather Doug Thonus
Agenda: See Red Fred & the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the breaking news about negotiations opening with Vooch to return.
- Billy Ocean vs Frank Ocean 1:00
- Options on Vucevic 5:25
- What will the Bulls pay Vucevic 17:00
- Sing and Trade for Ayton 23:23
ATTENDEES:
See Red Fred, The Podfather Doug Thonus
AGENDA:See Red Fred & the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss Zach LaVine as a #2 option when compared to the current set of playoff teams. They also provide a grade for Zach LaVine’s 2022-23 season.
- Suns vs Nuggets Game 4 Greatness 1:00
- Zach LaVine as a second option 5:25
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus continue the debates around the Butler trade and Thibs. They close the show by providing a grade for DeMar DeRozan for his efforts in the 2022-23 season.
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the Bulls' L vs Miami, and what teams are best equipped to handle this change.
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the return of the Red Leviathan to contender status. The future of Coby White is also discussed in detail.
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the unmitigated disaster known as the 26-33 Chicago Bulls at the All Star Break.
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the Bulls lack of activity at the trade deadline.
See Red Fred @cbefred & the Podfather discuss the trade rumors surrounding the Bulls (Crowder for Coby) as we approach the trade deadline.
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the potential ways the Bulls could "Make the Jump" through internal development.
See Red Fred and Doug Thonus discuss the recent negative tone of Big Red Bus rides. This episode was recorded just before the loss to the Thunder.
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the epic disaster of a loss to Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavs.
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the unmitigated disaster in Minnesota. See Red Fred argues that this may be the lowest point in the past 20 years.
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss recent wins against Dallas and Washington, and several "big picture" decisions the Bulls must make in choosing a path.
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus provide their quarterly grades in the wake of the loss at Golden State.
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the Bulls disturbing trend of 6 losses over 7 games. This show was recorded an hour before the incredible win over Boston, so take the negative tone with a grain of salt.
The Big Red Abomination 1:00
The Big 3 Issues 5:00
Doug’s War on AKME 9:45
What Could you Get for….11:30
Williams over Haliburton 14:00
Patrick Williams Critique 34:00
See Red Fred @cbefred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the 6-7 Bulls. The legends pass out grades to some key players.
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the Bulls unfortunate losses over the weekend to the Spurs and Sixers. Doug also provides his path forward if he were named GM.
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the Bulls 3-2 start. They also debate the possibility of trading for Jae Crowder, even if that trade would require moving Patrick Williams.
See Red Fred & The Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the Bulls victory over the Heat.
Ayo Is Awesome 3:45
Vucevic 7:00
Patrick Williams 11:00
Andre 15:40
Zach LaVine 18:00
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the first 2 preseason games, and the surprising benching of Patrick Williams in game 2.
Thoughts after 2 games 3:45
Benching Williams 5:00
Revisiting the 2020 Draft 9:00
Goran Tragic and Andre 20:00
Why are fans down on Coby? 21:00
Dalen Terry 29:00
The Rotation 30:00
See Red Fred @cbefred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the loss of Lonzo Ball and preview the season as training camp begins.
The Lonzo Ball News 1:00
Who is the Bulls Point Guard on Oct 19th? 5:00
Who has a Higher Ceiling…Ayo or Patrick? 10:00
Doug’s Has a Pessimistic View on the Season 12:30
What Should We Do if Things Go Badly? 27:00
Will the Bulls Finish Better than the….32:00
Poll Questions 37:00
See Red Fred @cbefred and the Podfather Doug Thonus @doug_Thonus take the Big Red Bus out for a summer ride to get caught up on the latest Bulls topics. They discuss the rumored Vucevic contract extension, the Jimmy Butler trade revisionist historians, and the disturbing lack of news about Lonzo Ball's health. Finally, Coach Cook, Coach Babic, and Joey Cwik of the D-Up AAU basketball team provide a list of their "Top 5" in today's NBA.
The Big Red Bus - Episode 116 - Kevin Anderson of NBC Sports Chicago
See Red Fred @cbefred interviews Kevin Anderson of NBC Sports Chicago to garner his thoughts on the Bulls Offseason. Kevin also offers his "Top 5" players in the NBA today.
Kevin’s take on the Bulls Offseason 4:10
What Teams Have Passed the Bulls? 6:21
Shouldn’t the Bulls have been more aggressive? 14:00
Coby White 17:00
Kevin’s Top 5 NBA Players Today 22:00
See Red Fred interviews Betsey Cashmoney, the Prime Minister of Bulls Twitter.
The Knicks Off-Season 1:00
Betsey Doesn’t Like Donovan Mitchell 3:50
Dalen Terry 27:30
The Bulls Off-Season 33:00
The Betsey Cashmoney Feud 4:00
Donovan Mitchell Trade 7:00
The Ball Injury & Managing Minutes 33:00
The 7 Elements that Make a Player Great 36:00
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus are joined by Mount MKOA aka Mark K from Australia to discuss the Bulls moves so far this off-season.
Goran Dragic Gets the Memo to Join the Bulls 3:00
Coby White 6:30
Welcome to the Andre Drummond Era 11:00
What is the AKME Plan? 21:00
Kevin Durant 1:00
See Red Fred and Doug Thonus are joined by Mark K from Australia to discuss a variety of topics on the Beloved Bulls
Should the Bulls Trade for Rudy Gobert? 2:00
The Third Best Player on the Bus is? 22:00
Would you trade the 18th Pick for a Rotation Player? 24:00
Ayo or Coby? 32:00
See Red Fred invites the Prime Minister of Bulls Twitter, Betsey Cashmoney, on the Big Red Bus.
The Zach LaVine Conundrum 2:00
The Need for Rim Protection 10:26
Team MarkK or See Red? 21:00
See Red Fred and the Great One Doug debate how far are the Bulls away from a title.
The Delta between the Bulls and Celtics 2:00
Billy Donovan 9:00
Tradeable Contracts 18:00
With all eyes on the off-season, Fred and Doug take a look at AKME and how they’ve performed in rebuilding the beloved Bulls this season.
Off of Twitter 1:00
MarkK Comments on AKME looking 3-5 years out 3:00
Vucevic 7:00
DeRozan Trade Grade 28:00
Ball Trade 29:45
Theis Trade 31:00
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss a max for Zach, and insane trade ideas on this episode.
Max for Zach? 3:45
Would you trade DeMar this offseason? 22:00
Doug’s Insane Trade Idea 24:00
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the glorious Bulls win over the Bucks in Game 2 of their playoff series.
Why did the Bucks not finish as the #1 see in the East?
The Return of Lopez 3:00
How would you attack the Bucks? 4:00
Who is playing well fort he Bucks? 6:00
Vucevic 7:00
What is different about this year’s Bucks Team? 8:00
Who are you worried about in the East? 12:00
Coach Bud 17:30
Storm clouds for the Bucks 19:00
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the steep decline of the Beloved Bull as the regular season approaches an end.
The Vucevic Trade in Retrospect 0:30
Lonzo Ball’s Absence 18:30
AD Trade? 28
Celtics or Sixers 34:40
The Bulls Demise 38:00
The tailspin has continued for the Bulls with just 9 games left in the season. With the string of bad performances, can they avoid the play in games?
Bus Fight 1:00
Patrick Williams and 3-pt shooting 8:45
Vucevic 14:40
AKME Mistakes 25:00
See Red Fred and Doug Thonus discuss what ails the Bulls as they lose 5 in a row
Doug’s Reason for the Downturn 1:00
Zach’s Performance 12:00
DeMar’s Signing 25:30
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss Ayo shutting down Trae Young, Tristan Thompson, and DeMar DeRozan's rising MVP candidacy.
Ayo Shuts down Trae Again 1:00
Tristan Thompson 4:00
The Bulls Schedule and The East 10:30
The Playoff Rotation 16:00
Patrick Williams and the Team Ceiling 21:00
Ayo’s Contract 31:34
DJJ 36:00
The Greatest Analogy 36:50
Skip’s Tweet 41:00
See Red Fred interviews Iconic Bulls beat writer Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun Times. They discuss a variety of Bulls topics at the All Star break.
The Minutes Debate with Thibs & Billy 1:00
Paying the Toll 7:30
Covering the Team 10:30
Patrick Williams 13:00
Ranking the Bulls in the East 19:00
Were you disappointed that the Bulls did not make a move at the trade deadline? 22:00
Vucevic in the Post 30:00
Tristan Thompson 33:00
Terry Bradshaw 34:00
See Red Fred and Doug Thonus discuss the viabillity of the DeMar DeRozan's MVP candidacy.
DeRozan is DeRoaring. Can DeRozan win the MVP? 1:00
Coby White 10:00
Doug’s Unique Lineup Idea 11:30
Javonte Green 15:00
The Playoff Rotation 17:00
Bulls Playoff Opponents 21:00
The Kings 29:00
The Trade Deadline 35:00
Winning Streaks in the Western Conference 45:00
The NBA Trade Deadline has passed and the moves made could shake up the league as the playoffs loom. Join See Red Fred and the Knights of the Roundball table as they break down the biggest moves, surprises and the Bulls lack of action. Did they make the right move by doing nothing? The Knights break it all down during this special episode!
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss would would constitute a successful season with the playoffs in sight
The Ayo Game 1:00
Donovan Questions 5:20
To Trade Patrick or Not to..that is the question? 20:00
Defining Success 35:00
Simmons to the Nets? 44:00
Another Bull goes down as the dirty play of Grayson Allen strikes once again. Can the Bulls maintain their composure despite all the injuries to the roster?
Troy Brown Jr. 1:00
Mark Loves Vucevic and Tweets About It 3:00
Grayson Allen and Should the Bulls Make a Move? 11:00
Which Injury Hurts the Most? 23:30
Can the Bulls Remain a Top-3 Team? 25:10
What Can we do to fix Vucevic? 33:00
Billy Donovan 39:00
See Red Fred @cbefred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the end of the Bulls winning streak at 9 games.
Issues vs. The Mavs 1:00
Coby and Ayo 7:00
2012 Bulls vs the 2022 Bulls 11:00
NBA Attendance 22:00
The Death of Tanking 24:15
Ben Simmons Trade Idea 32:00
Patrick Williams 39:00
Best Answer to Guard Durant and Giannis 43:00
Doug, Luka, and Patrick Williams Body Types 47:00
The Upcoming Schedule 48:00
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the Bulls 8-game winning streak
8 in a row! 1:00
Coby White’s Resurgence 5:00
Would the Kings Trade Harrison Barnes? 9:00
Scoring Punch Off the Bench? 9:45
Trading PWill for Grant? 15:00
DeRozan Heroics 31:00
Knicks Moves 42:00
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the surging Nikola Vucevic, whose fine play for 4 straight games has coincided with a Bulls winning streak.
The Vucevic Surge 1:00
Ayo or Coby? 15:00
The DeRozan Explosion 32:00
4th Best Bull 40:00
The Big Red Bus – Episode 93 – Emerging and Surging
See Red Fred and the Great One Doug Thonus discuss the Bull 2 wins over the Lakers and Rockets after a week off due to a team-wide COVID breakout.
Bulls Win vs. The Lakers & Rockets 2:00
The Lakers and DeMar 7:50
The Lakers Didn’t Deserve LBJ 9:00
The Eastern Conference Standings 15:00
The Improved Play of Vucevic 18:00
Coby vs. Ayo 27:00
Dotson’s Rise 35:00
Kevin Anderson of NBC Sports Chicago @Kevin_NBCS takes a ride on the Big Red Bus with See Red Fred, discussing the Vucevic trade, ranking the AKME moves, and debating a Coby for Rose trade.
Will this stoppage hurt the Team? 1:30
Can the Bulls as Currently Constituted win a Title? 5:00
Vucevic 3:55
What AKME move received the most positive national press? 13:50
Coby for Derrick Rose? 20:00
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the inordinate amount of Bulls players currently in the COVID Protocol.
Personal Updates 1:30
COVID ravages the roster 7:30
What should COVID Protocol Be? 10:40
Windy City Bulls Changes? 14:00
The Protocol Poll 23:50
Basketball Ramifications 24:00
Vucevic Trade Revisited 26:00
Ranking the Reactions to the Arturas Moves 36:00
The 4 Major Moves Ranked 42:00
Schedule Analysis 44:00
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the Bulls victories over the Knicks and Nets. They also debate whether Ball can make future All-Star teams.
The Schedule (1:00)
The Nets Game, Javonte Green & Ayo’s Glory (5:00)
DeMar DeRozan is an MVP candidate (11:00)
Does Lonzo Ball have All-Star Ability? (15:00)
Derrick Jones Jr. (30:00)
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss a disappointing week where the Bulls lost their 3 out of 4 games.
Bulls Lose 3 out of 4 1:00
Vucevic Issues Continue 3:00
Zach Issues vs the Heat 7:00
Doug Thonus Twitter Battles on Vucevic 11:00
The Coby White Question 16:30
Bulls 1-2-3 24:00
LeBron’s Punch 35:00
The Schedule 41:00
See Red Fred interviews the Literary Leviathan Sean Highkin of the Bleacher Report to discuss the Bulls and Blazers.
What do you think of the 22-22 Bulls so far? (5:00)
Derrick Jones Jr. 8:00
Will the Bulls get the Blazers Pick? 10:00
Who are the Best Teams You’ve Seen? 12:30
Blazers Dram 17:00
The True Contenders in the NBA 32:00
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus review the Denver and Knicks wins. They also debate this season in terms of enjoyment.
Are the Bulls True Contenders? 3:00
Bulls Total Win Targets 5:00
Bulls Wins vs the Nuggets and Knicks 13:25
The Lineup when Vucevic Returns 20:00
Caruso vs. Randle 22:00
How Will we Improve due to Vucevic’s absence 24:00
Where Does this Season Rank in Enjoyment? 28:00
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus review the Bulls loss the Warriors. They also debate the possibility of acquiring Ben Simmons.
The Golden State Breakdown 1:00
Power Forward Problem 6:00
Demanding Double-Teams 11:25
The Rest of this Trip 14:00
The Rotation 15:00
Kelly Olynyk 20:30
Ben Simmons Debate 25:05
Knicks, Celtics, Hawks, and Bucks 37:00
Does Doug owe Vucevic an Apology? 42:30
The Big Red Bus – Episode 85 – The Struggles of Vucevic
The Bulls lose to the Sixers.
The Struggles of Javonte Green and Nikola Vucevic 2:00
Positive Signs 12:15
Zach’s Thumb & Inner Thoughts 13:30
The Hole at the 4 18:45
The Embiid Punch 28:40
Lonzo Ball 33:00
See Red Fred, The Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the roaring hot start of the Beloved Bulls.
The Jazz Win 2:30
Bradley, Ayo and DJJ Plus/Minus Numbers: 2:30
AJ vs Bradley & Ayo vs TBJ 14:30
Zach LaVine is a Bad A$$ 19:00
The Bulls Defense 25:00
See Red Fred and The Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the Bulls 3-0 Start.
What has surprised you the most about this start? 0:30
Defense 12:00
Green or Williams? 18:00
The Numbers After 3 Games 24:00
The Upcoming Schedule 32:00
Can Zach Win the MVP? 36:00
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus take the Big Red Bus out for a joy ride celebrating the Bulls' epic Game 1 victory over the Pistons.
See Red Fred, The Podfather Doug Thonus, and Mark K from Australia discuss the roaring hot start of the Beloved Bull in the preseason. They also rank their Eastern Conference Teams by Tier.
Big Red Bus Description 0:30
Javonte Green and the Rotation: 2:30
I’m a BallBoy 3:55
The Greatest Tweet Ever 7:50
The Primary Ballhandler down the Stretch 9:30
The National Media Narrative on the Bulls 14:50
The Media Dislikes the Bulls 21:00
The Bulls Defense 22:00
Anchored to the Record 24:00
Hollinger Hates the Bulls 27:45
Zach’s Best Teammate 31:15
See Red Ted Update 32:00
Dad Advice 32:40
Fred Rodgers’ Neighborhood
Bulls Record Before the Season Ends 36:00
The Mark/Fred Bet 37:00
Australian News 37:15
Best Band of the Seventies 39:00
Band Idea 40:00
The Bulls Rotation 41:25
Will Matt Thomas Make the Team? 42:45
Who will make the roster? 44:00
Hungry Jack’s 47:40
See Red Fred brings Kevin Anderson of NBC Sports Chicago on the Big Red Bus. They discuss the Bulls opening night victory vs. the Cavs.
The Bulls win vs the Cav 0:30
Javonte Green’s Future in the Rotation 3:30
Concerns for the Team 8:00
The loss of Thad and Theis 9:30
The Primary Ballhandler down the Stretch 14:40
Which Starter Can We Least Afford to Lose 18:10
Vucevic or Simmons? 27:00
See Red Fred and The Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the ramifications of the Patrick Williams Injury. They also rank their Eastern Conference Teams by Tier.
The Patrick Williams Injury 0:30
Who is most at fault for the “Tampering” 7:30
Would you have traded for Ball if it required a #1 Pick? 16:00
The Eastern Conference Tiers 17:30
The Top Tier 17:30
Rule Changes 19:45
Tier Two: 21:30
The Bottom Tier 30:00
The Third Tier 32:00
Bulls Final Tier Thoughts 36:00
See Red Fred sits down with Sports Illustrated's Chris Herring to talk the Bulls' current rebuild, what they can continue to do to stay on the same path, and how the Bulls are viewed in the media in part one of this can't miss interview!
Intro & Paul Milsap Comments 1:00
The Lauri Trade 3:00
Rating the Bulls Offseason 7:00
The National Media Coverage of the Bulls 15:00
How the Wade & Lowry Signings were Covered 20:00
See Red Fred, The Podfather Doug Thonus, and the Bulls 101 Heroes Kris Amundsen and Coach Larro discuss the Lauri Markkanen Trade and this stunning off-season for Arturas and the Bulls.
The Lauri Markkanen Trade 1:00
Fan Hate for Lauri 8:30
Derrick Jones Jr. 16:00
Lifetime Fitness Pick-Up Basketball 26:45
How to Hit our Ceiling this Year? 30:00
DeMar On-Off Numbers 34:00
The National Media Coverage of the Bulls 40:00
How many All-Stars on this Team? 43:00
Wendell Carter Jr. 48:00
The Bulls Schedule 55:00
What Player are you Most Excited About? 60:00
Coby White & Caruso 65:00
Did the Bulls REALLY tamper in the sign and trade of Lonzo Ball? Arturas and company may be in for a surprise or two. See Red Fred and Doug Thonus discuss the investigation and break down summer ball on the latest Big Red Bus!
Tampering? We’re talking about Tampering? 1:25
Summer League 8:54
Rank Your Level of Excitement for Each Bulls Player 17:00
Meeting Alex Caruso 18:35
Lauri 21:00
A complete overhaul of the Bulls' roster has the team looking with significantly better odds to make a playoff run in 2021-22. Join See Red Fred and Doug Thonus as they break down the big signings of Lonzo Ball, Demar DeRozan and more, and what it means of the team's future.
Lonzo Ball 1:10
DeRozan 4:00
Where do the Bulls rank in the East 11:30
Where is Zach LaVine Going to Go 13:00
How will the offense run? 19:00
The Arguments with the DeRozan Trade 26:30
Lauri Option 31:00
The Knicks 35:00
Cap Ramifications 37:00
Excitement Galore 42:00
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the incredible night for Bulls as they draft Ayo Dosunmu in the second round. Fred also rants against the Cooper Contingent and who reacted negatively about the pick.
The Ayo Era 1:10
Ayo vs Cooper 3:00
Ayo is a Rotation Player 6:00
Doug McDermott 9:00
The Cooper Contingent 12:45
Other Draft Picks 19:00
OKC 20:00
Westbrook to the Lakers 23:00
The Arrival of Mark S 32:00
Jason Patt of Cash Considerations Rides the Bus 41:00
The Cooper Contingent 2 44:00
Jason’s Ayo Take 47:00
Big 10 vs the SEC 49:30
Ayo’s Most Underrated Trait 56:10
Lonzo Ball 58:00
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the Finals, and the potential rumors around the Bulls signing Lonzo Ball. Other FA options are also discussed, along with the US Olympic team troubles.
The Future of Chris Paul and the Suns (1:00)
Lonzo Ball and the Bulls 11:00
Davonte Graham or Lonzo Ball? 17:00
Theis 20:00
Ranking the Assets on this Team 24:00
How far could Dame-Vucevic-LaVine go in the East? 26:00
Derozan & Kelly Oubre 32:00
Would you trade Zach or Vucevic for the Warriors package? 34:00
Tim Hardaway Jr. 36:00
Kawhi 38:00
The US Olympic Team Troubles 41:00
See Red Fred and Doug Thonus discuss the Finals, possible solutions at PG, Spencer Dinwiddie and Scottie Pippen's comments.
Chris Paul Shenanigans 1:00
The Least Impressive Finals Trip Ever 3:48
Game 1 of the Finals 15:00
The Chris Paul T-Shirt 24:20
Bulls PG Options 26:45
What is fair market value for Lauri? 32:00
Trading for a 3rd Star 35:00
Spencer Dinwiddie 42:00
The Latest Controversy 50:00
See Red Fred Interviews CJ Marchesani of TheStepian.com and RollCallSportsNet.com. He provides insights on his Gravity and Spacing statistic.
411 on CJ March 1:00
The Process 2:00
Ben Simmons 5:00
Players w/ Spacing and Gravity 8:20
Deep Dive on the stat 11:45
Patrick Williams 14:00
Potential Targets 16:45
The ping pong balls failed to fall in the Bulls' favor and they officially surrendered their first round pick to the Magic. So where do the Bulls go from here? Join See Red Fred and Doug Thonus as they discuss the next steps to get Chicago back to the playoffs and whether already breaking up the newly formed core is the way to go.
Bulls Lose the Lottery 1:00
Ben Simmons 4:00
Simmons vs Ball 15:00
Getting Younger by Trading Vooch 24:00
Wings 27:00
Marco aka Homeless Man’s Lauri 32:20
Jimmy’s Quote & PatWill’s All-Rookie Nod 34:00
Is there a clear path for the Bulls to build their roster and return to the playoffs in 2022? Well there might be a couple routes to achieve that result, and See Red Fred and Doug Thonus are here to talk about them on the latest Big Red Bus!
The Sun of Bulls Horns 2:15
Trade Everything for Lillard 6:00
Doug’s 2022 Plan 9:00
What if the 2022 Plan Implodes? 22:00
Nightmare Scenario 28:28
Bulls Trade w/ the Golden State Warriors Trade for Wiggins? 30:00
The 8 Worst Contracts in the NBA 40:40
- Kevin Love 31.5, 28.9
- John Wall 44.3, 47.4
- Russ 44.2, 44.2
- Kemba 36, 37.7
- Porzingas 31.7, 33.8, 36
- Wiggins 31.6, 33.6
- Horford 27, 26.5
- D’Angelo Russell 30-31.3
Pick Up-Game at Lifetime Fitness with the Entire NBA
Doug’s Team vs Fred’s Team 48:00
Doug’s Health Update 57:00
See Red Fred interviews legendary Athletic Senior Writer Jon Krawczynski about a variety of Bulls and Wolves-related topics.
With the season officially over, the Big Red Bus hits the rest stop and recalibrates their road map as the offseason looms. Join See Red Fred and Doug Thonus as they discuss the most likely (and unlikely) moves that may be on the horizon for Arturas and the Bulls as they prepare themselves for the 2021-2022 season.
Doug Thonus Health Update 1:25
Lauri’s Performance and Tradeability 7:00
Over the Cap or Under the Cap? 14:00
Lonzo is a RFA! 16:00
Doug’s Over the Cap Plan 17:00
Thad Young 24:00
Mike Coley Jr. 26:00
Fred’s Twitter Poll Questions: McDermott, Snell, or Payne? 30:00
Three Issues for Arturas and Lonzo Ball 35:00
Final Grades 37:00
With the season winding down and the Big Red Bus sputtering towards the finish line, the Bulls are on the verge of turning their attention to the offseason and the continuing rebuild. See Red Fred and Doug Thonus debate the best course of action over the final three games of the season and what's on the horizon come free agency time.
We Missed the Race 1:00
To Tank or Not to Tank 2:30
Coby White 4:22
Better FA Destination: Bulls or Knicks? 10:00
Win the Last 3 or Lose the Last 3? 18:30
Betting on who will be back (Available Cap Space)? 23:00
Why are Bulls Succeeding elsewhere? 35:00
Prospective Free Agents 41:00
The Bulls playoff hopes continue to fade now sitting four games out of the final playoff spot in the East, can they make a late push? See Red Fred sits down with the Chicago Sun-Times’ Joe Cowley to discuss how the winding road has brought the Bulls into their predicament, where they go from here and more.
Joe’s Take on Thibs (2:50)
The Thibs Minutes (8:09)
Every Regular Season is Game 7 (13:30)
Towns Argument (18:43)
Jimmy Argument (20:39)
Derrick Rose and Jimmy (27:00)
Bulls vs LeBron (34:00)
The Pax Problem (39:00)
Zach LaVine (48:00)
The Vucevic Trade (51:00)
Mark K from Australia (54:00)
Rocky Bleier (56:00)
The Two Legends, See Red Fred and and Doug Thonus, interview Mark K from Australia about the future of the team after the disappointing loss to Thibs and the Knicks.
What are the Chances we Make the Playoffs? (2:00)
What is the Problem (5:20)
The Remaining Schedule & Starting Lineup Changes (13:01)
Signing Zach Using Cap Space (17:45)
15 Million to Match for Lauri (21:00)
Why Bring this team back? (32:00)
Patrick Williams and the Rookie Wall (38:00)
Patrick Williams vs. Coby White (46:00)
The War on Billy Donovan (48:00)
Thibs (56:00)
Billy Donovan vs Thibs and 6th Grade Basketball (1:03)
See Red Fred interviews Cody Westerlund on the state of the Bulls and the topics of the day.
Where are we? 1:00
Will the Bulls Make the Playoffs? 2:37
Max Deal for Zach LaVine 5:30
Lonzo Ball 9:30
Patrick Williams 12:30
Coby White 19:00
When Zach Comes Back 25:00
Lauri Markkanen’s Future 28:00
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the state of the team after the big bounceback win in Boston.
No Tanking Here 1:30
Vucevic, Thad, and Temple Rock 3:49
Lottery Odds 6:30
Unrealistic Expectations of the Trade 8:30
Zach’s Absence 12:00
The Nuclear Card 14:00
Rubio or Ball 19:00
Extending Zach 25:00
Vucevic Setting Picks & Defensive Rebounds 26:30
The Importance of Defensive Rebounds 30:00
Optimal Starting Lineup 40:00
Jimmy Butler’s Comments 46:00
With the Big Red Bus looking like it just exited a big demolition derby, See Red Fred welcomes aboard NBC Sports Chicago’s KC Johnson to dissect the Bulls’ continuous struggles. Could Chicago find themselves entering an expected rebuild if things continue to go south? KC breaks down the potential for that scenario and more with Fred on the latest episode of the Big Red Bus.
What is the primary reason for this disaster? 2:09
Patrick Williams 3:45
· Did you agree with the decision to insert PWIll in the starting lineup? 3:45
· Was that a Billy Donvan decision, or was that a decision dictated by AKME? 5:15
· Do you feel the Bulls would be better off (& PWill) by moving him to the bench? 6:30
Do you anticipate the Bulls will match any offer for Lauri, even if it is a lowball one? 9:00
If the Bulls miss the playoffs and hand off their #1 pick to Orlando, is it possible that AKME goes for a full rebuild, and decides to trade Zach & or Vucevic? Isn’t that our last card to play, to trade one or both, for multiple first rounders, since they are All-Stars on great contracts? 12:00
Coby White 14:30
Considering the Bulls would have to likely offer Lonzo Ball between 20-25 million per year, do you feel a lineup featuring of LaVine-Vucevic-Ball could contend in the East within 2 years? If AKME pulled you aside and said: “Ball for 4-5 years at 80-100 million or Derrick Rose or Rubio on a cheaper deal, shorter term contract…what direction would you choose for this offseason”? 19:00
21:45 Recollections on Tyrus Thomas & a Player’s Motor
A huge game for Zach LaVine couldn't offset a big collapse by the Bulls down in Atlanta, and tensions are running high on the Big Red Bus as a result. What does another tough to swallow loss mean for the home stretch of the season as the Bulls work to make a playoff run? Join See Red Fred and Doug Thonus as they work to make sense of the team's current mindset and what needs to change from here.
How Do You Lose This Game? 0:45
Failures Outside of the Big Two 4:00
Doug Turns Positive 12:20
Schedule Gets Easier 14:00
The Next 11 Games 17:00
Lauri and Coby 18:00
See Red Doug 22:00
The Bulls Playoff Matchups 24:30
Bulls Point Guard Future Options 30:00
The busiest trade deadline in Chicago Bulls' history has netted the franchise All-Star center Nikola Vucevic. With all of the chips on the table, where does that leave the Bulls' chances as the playoffs near? Plus, should Billy Donovan consider starting lineup changes to give the team a spark? Join See Red Fred and the Knights of the Roundball Table as they discuss these topics and more!
A wild trade deadline has the Bulls' roster looking a lot different and the Big Red Bus has gotten itself an upgrade! Join See Red Fred and Doug Thonus as the bus goes party mode with the acquisition of All-Star center Nikola Vučević among a flurry of moves from Marc and Arturas.
The Vucevic Trade :15
Vucevic Late in Games 12:30
Lauri & Vucevic 14:00
Trade Number 2 for the Bulls 16:00
Lonzo Ball 19:45
Who is Starting? 23:00
Coby White 30:00
The Miami Heat acquire Oladipo 35:00
After a pathetic home loss to the Spurs in which the Bulls blew a 20 point 2nd half lead, See Red Fred and Doug Thonus climb aboard the tattered remains of the vehicle and attempt to travel home without a roof.
What a horrific loss 1:25
RyanA 3:59
Sato 7:00
Thad and Lauri’s Future Contract 9:00
If the Bulls Won Tonight? 18:27
Billy as an In-Game Coach 21:10
Chandler Hutchison 22:00
Thad to the Starting Lineup 25:49
The Real Reason behind the Changes 26:45
The Upcoming Schedule 31:15
What a Devastating Loss 38:00
Hinrich’s Q & A 39:00
Doug’s Reaction to Gustavo’s Comments 40:00
Bulls Podcaster Memories 42:00
The owner of the Iron Pen and rising media superstar Rob Schaefer jumps on the Big Red Bus for a lively discussion on the future of the Bulls. See Red Fred & Doug Thonus pepper him with questions about the future of Zach LaVine, Lauri, Thad Young, and potential changes to the roster. Rob also provides a spirited defense of Wendell Carter Jr.
Rob is on the Bus 1:25
Is Billy Slyly Critiquing Zach? 2:42
Does Billy Treat Lauri with “Kid Gloves”? 5:22
The Bulls tough 8 game schedule 13:24
Trading Thad Young 18:40
Few Changes to the Roster 28:00
What will the Bulls do with Lauri? 38:00
Defending Wendell Carter Jr. 42:00
Should the Bulls buy at the Trade Deadline? 51:00
PWill + WCJ for LaMelo Ball? 59:00
The Big Red Bus reaches the midway point of its season destination as See Red Fred and Doug Thonus recap the Bulls' performance through 34 games. Can the improvement continue resulting in the Bulls making their triumphant return to the playoffs? Join the discussion on the Big Red Bus!
Bulls Special Intro from See Red Bus 0:15 – 1:00
The Pelicans Win 2:38
Lonzo Ball 3:28
Coby White 5:45
Patrick Williams 7:47
WCJ 11:00
Thad Young 16:00
Mid-Term Grades
Coby White Grade 19:00
Thad Young Grade 21:21
Zach LaVine Grade 22:30
Garrett Temple Grade 24:20
The Remaining Grades 25:00
The Bulls Statement Win
Development vs Winning 45:45
What’s the Plan 48:15
Trading Zach LaVine 54:00
The MVP Discussion 1:00:01
See Red Fred Interviews Sean Highkin of the Bleacher Report. They discuss a wide variety of Bulls and NBA topics, including Fred's "Blazers East" Theory.
How is Zach Perceived Outside of Chicago? 1:20
Do you Trade Thad Young? 6:05
“Portland East” Theory 11:00
The Importance of the Playoffs 24:00
The Jimmy Butler Trade 29:00
Bam or Zach? 42:00
The 2014-15 Bulls 44:30
Bobby Portis 49:00
Denzel Valentine 49:45
Mike Dunleavey Jr. 51:04
Kirk Hinrich 52:45
LeBron James MVP PR 53:45
The Chicago Bulls have continued to string victories together, so should they keep the train rolling or enter the mid-season trade conversation? Is Thad Young a potential trade piece? Can the Bulls still make the case for acquiring Lonzo Ball? Join See Red Fred and the Knights of the Roundball Table as they discuss these topics and more!
See Red Fred and the Podfather discuss the rising Red Leviathan after another Bulls victory of the Timberwolves.
See Red Intervention with Doug 1:00
Lauri’s Trade Value 4:45
Doug’s Change Regarding Thad Young 5:55
Limited Trade Options 11:00
Trading Ben Gordon 15:00
Mark K Shout-Out 21:00
Did the Bulls win The Butler Trade? 22:59
Trading Zach LaVine? 30:00
LBJ’s MVP PR Campaign 40:00
See Red Fred interviews the Athletic’s indomitable Darnell Mayberry for the latest Big Red Bus. In this wide-ranging discussion, Darnell provides his thoughts on a potential Thad Young trade, Coby White, Billy Donovan, and the future of Zach LaVine with the Bulls.
Trading Thad Young? 1:35
Is Thad the Frontrunner for 6th Man of the Year?
Is Thad a Positive influence on these Young players? 4:22
Coby White and the Start Sato Movement 6:22
Trading for Lonzo Ball 8:31
Has Zach become Untradeable? 10:20
Donovan is more Critical of Zach than others 12:34
Portland East & Patrick Williams 16:47
Lauri 21:35
Denzel Valentine 26:00
The Biggest Difference between Donovan & Boylen 28:30
Fans in Stadiums? 32:00
After a wild comeback win over the Pistons, the Bulls are back on the rise having won three of their last four games. Join See Red Fred and Doug Thonus on the Big Red Bus as they break down the recent improvements in the team's play and how much better it can get.
1:00 Visions of Greatness
4:00 Do Not Trade Thad Young
10:00 Playoffs or Development?
14:00 The Bulls are Portland East
22:00 The Ball-Boys are Out
24:00 Start Sato Movement
26:00 Why the Bench is so Strong
28:45 The Patrick Williams Ceiling
34:00 Patrick Williams is only 19
36:00 The Anti-Denzel Crowd
39:00 Anchored Opinions
41:00 Luke Kornet
43:00 Denzel’s Album
A couple rough showings and injuries have the Bulls playing some mediocre basketball as the team will attempt to right the ship with a couple upcoming home games. Join See Red Fred and Doug Thonus on the Big Red Bus as they discuss future decisions the team may need to make and reviewing what the real issues have been lately.
1:00 Why are you surprised?
2:45 I Didn’t Expect…
4:00 Felicio Sucks
5:24 Coby White
5:49 Lauri
8:00 Lauri is Going to Make Money
9:45 You Can only Keep One: Wendell Carter Jr. or Lauri
12:00 Lonzo for Lauri?
18:00 Choose a Direction
29:00 The Schedule
31:07 Zach LaVine
36:00 Jazz Trade?
41:00 The Four Positives
42:00 Chandler Hutchison
Bulls Legends See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the victory of the Knicks and a variety of Bulls topics.
1:00 The Bulls Stand Victorious!
2:45 Lauri Diss from Doug
5:00 Can’t Trade PYT!
6:24 Coby vs Sato vs Pargo
12:08 Pat Will’s Roller Coaster
16:00 The Knicks Trash Picks
18:00 The Bulls Should be Better
23:00 The Three Most Disappointing Teams & Bulls Trade Options
31:00 The 7th Seed Prediction
34:00 The Center Position
37:00 Trade for Ball?
42:00 The Will Gottlieb Trade Suggestion for Beal-Ball
46:00 Luke Kornet
After plowing down anything in their path, the Bulls have hit a wall with some rookie growing pains. Join See Red Fred and Doug Thonus on the Big Red Bus as they discuss the good, bad and ugly from the Bulls' recent play and what they can do to fix it.
1:00 The Recent Struggles of Patrick Williams
3:00 Doug’s Voice of Reason
4:00 Are the Bulls A Good Offensive Team or is it a Mirage?
6:00 What is Wrong with Coby White?
9:40 Has this player surpassed expectations?
23:00 What do you do with Coby White?
31:00 The Next 7 Games
37:00 Does Missing WCJ mitigate these losses?
39:00 Lauri
51:00 Should the Bulls trade for Lonzo?
See Red Fred and Doug Thonus are ready to fill up the bus with the Bulls' recent play bringing more fans onto the bandwagon. While things are starting to look up, there's still questions lingering out there about how the rest of the season will play out.
1:00 The Bus is Growing
4:18 Zach deserves love / Lauri’s Army of Defenders
20:50 Keep or Trade Lauri?
26:00 Coby White
29:45 Keep Temple, Thad, or Otto?
37:00 Worst Case Scenario for Patrick Williams
43:00 Trading Thad Young
50:00 Williams or Okoro?
54:00 The Bulls are Fun Again!
Get on the bus with See Red Fred and Doug Thonus as they break down the recent improvements in the Bulls' game and what it means for their chances at sneaking into the playoff picture.
2:00 Bulls Improvement
7:00 Zach’s Next Step
10:38 The Progress of Patrick Williams
13:50 Trade Lauri?
19:00 Ranking the Reasons Why we are playing better
28:00 The Biggest Surprises in the East
33:00 Thibs Love
52:00 Doug’s Big Announcement
Led by an explosive 39 point game from Zach Lavine, and 23 from Coby White, the Bulls took down the Mavericks and sit at 3-4 on the season. Jump on the Big Red Bus with See Red Fred and Doug Thonus as they discuss the victory and the team's growing chemistry 7 games into the season.
The Bulls are Back! (1:00)
Roster Contributions (8:00)
3-4 After 7 (9:45)
Switching Defense (11:00)
Can Zach and Coby Play Together? An Update (11:45)
Trading Sato and Young (18:30)
Patrick Williams Rebounding (32:00)
The Return of WCJ (42:00)
Bulls Announcers (49:00)
A dismal start to the season has both fans and the team alike asking what needs to change to see competitive basketball in the Windy City. Join See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus on the Big Red Bus as they break down the early woes and ways to turn things around.
1:00 Another Loss
2:00 Patrick Williams PR efforts
5:00 Otto Should Start
14:00 Defensive Liabilities
16:30 Doug Defends Jim “Ball” Boylen
20:00 Turnovers are killing us
22:00 The Indiana Loss
26:00 More PatWill Talk
30:00 Who has a “Motor” on this Team?
38:00 New Bulls Win Total
42:00 The 2004-05 Bulls
44:00 Doug’s Offseason Plan
48:00 Wizards Predictions
The 2020 season is officially here! Jump on the Big Red Bus with See Red Fred and the Podfather, Doug Thonus as the guys talk season favorites, expectations and more!
After splitting a back to back series with the Rockets, the Bulls are starting to show some promise under the guidance of Billy Donovan. See Red Fred and Doug recap the series, Patrick Williams' debut and what happens with a healthy, full-strength rotation on The Big Red Bus!
7:00 Patrick Williams
14:00 Rotations / What Happens When Thad Returns?
32:00 John Wall & Boogie
As the season draws near, is optimism rising for the Bulls or specifically Doug? See Red Fred and Doug Thonus discuss the schedule, the Bulls' competition and whether there's any positive to trading for James Harden on the latest episode of The Big Red Bus!
See Red Doug’s Optimistic View (3:00)
The Schedule (4:00)
COVID Ramifications (6:49)
Trade for Harden? (13:34)
Ranking the Non-Playoff Eastern Conference Teams (26:00)
Worst Case Scenario this Year for the Bulls (34:00)
Join See Red Fred and Doug Thonus on the Big Red Bus as the guys discuss the positional fit for Bulls' first round pick Patrick Williams, how the team needs to approach the upcoming season and more!
Williams is a PF (1:00)
The Milwaukee Deal (2:25)
Stop Complaining about Chris Paul (5:00)
Leave Arturas Alone (11:45)
The Three Things We Need to Find Out This Season (12:45)
Vonleh’s Back (25:00)
With the NBA Draft in the rearview mirror, what are the next steps for the Bulls? See Red Fred and Doug Thonus talk all the possibilities plus more news from around the league on The Big Red Bus!
Conservative Direction of Arturas (45 seconds)
Trade Floors for WCJ and Lauri {6:07)
Trading Lauri Now or Later (10:00)
Dunn is Done (15:18)
Starting Coby (21:00)
Patrick Williams (24:00)
Atlanta’s Rebuild (27:00)
The Hornets (30:00)
Playoffs or Bust? (35:00)
Join See Red Fred and Doug Thonus for the 2020 NBA Draft Show from ChiCitySports.com! The guys were joined by basketball historian Tim Gallagher and Mark K from BullsHQ to talk Bulls, picks and more!
With the draft right around the corner, See Red Fred and Doug Thonus break down the roster moves and the potential gameplans the Bulls could take on draft night.
Denzel is Back, Dunn and Shaq Are Not (1:00)
Would you trade for Kemba Walker? (5:00)
The Milwaukee Trades (8:00)
Lavine to the Mavs? (18:00)
Harden to the Nets? (31:42)
2016 & 2017 Redraft (44:00)
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus provide their reviews on 2 final prospects (Kira Lewis Jr. and Tyrell Terry). They also discuss a contract extension for Zach LaVine, and redraft the top 10 in the 2015 NBA Draft.
Kira Lewis Point Guard Alabama (2:20)
Kira Aundrea Lewis Jr. played college basketball for the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Born: April 6, 2001 (age 19 years)
Height: 6′ 3″
Weight: 165 lbs
Position: Point guard
Education: Hazel Green High School
Tyrell Terry played college basketball for the Stanford Cardinal. (6:50)
Born: September 28, 2000 (age 20 years)
Height: 6′ 3″
Nationality: American
Weight: 170 lbs
Position: Point guard
Education: DeLaSalle High School
Bulls Trade on Yardbarker (14:30)
Do you offer LaVine an Extension? (19:45)
2015 Redraft (23:55)
Will Lauri be in the Top 10 of our 2017 Redraft?
See Red Fred and the Podfather pick up Mark K from BullsHQ for a ride on the Big Red Bus:
Justifying a Chris Paul Trade (1:00)
Top 5 NBA Draft Prospects (13:00)
What Team can the Bulls Overtake? What Team in the lottery is our Biggest Threat? (33:00)
2014 Re-Draft (35:00)
See Red Fred and Doug Thonus discuss the potential acquisition of Chris Paul by the Bulls.
Should the Bulls Trade for Chris Paul & Otto Porter Jr.? 1:00
Should the Bulls use the MLE on Derrick Jones Jr.? 11:30
Should the Bulls Target the following potential MLE Targets:
KCP 18:00
Jae Crowder 19:25
Markieff Morris 22:34
E’Twaun Moore 23:56
D.J. Augustin 26:19
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the Top 10 players in this past season and the Bulls Bubble Scrimmage. This episode was sponsored by NBA Top Shot: A new era in fandom has arrived -- beyond repping your team, or loving your favorite player. Now, own basketball’s greatest Moments with NBA Top Shot. Visit NBA Top Shot: https://hoo.ps/ChicagoBullseye #TopShot via @nba_topshot
2:20
Should the Bulls trade up?
4:20
The Top 10 NBA Players for the 2019-20 Season
Top 10 2020 Season Players
10. Jimmy Butler
9. Damian Lillard
8. Joel Embiid
7. N. Jokic
6. Luka (Ball Dominant)
5. James Harden (Ball Dominant)
4. Kawai
3. Giannis (Offense in the playoffs struggles)
2. Anthony Davis (Swiss Army Knife defense)
1. LBJ
Top 10 Players in 2020 Video: https://youtu.be/6PT3_dkUGDA
6:20
Can Golden State Be a Champion again?
9:20
Who will Fall out of the Top 10 Player List?
12:20
Which one of the following 3 teams will be the best next season: Miami, Celtics, or the Nets?
15:30 Caesars Sportsbook Odds to win the NBA title:
Lakers 15-4
Clippers 4-1
Bucks 6-1
Warriors 8-1
Nets 10-1
Celtics 12-1
Heat 15-1
Nuggets 20-1
Raptors 20-1
Rockets 20-1
Mavericks 25-1
Trail Blazers 30-1
76ers 30-1
Jazz 40-1
Pelicans 50-1
Thunder 50-1
Suns 60-1
Pacers 100-1
Grizzlies 100-1
Hawks 100-1
Wizards 100-1
Bulls 100-1
Magic 200-1
Spurs 200-1
Kings 200-1
T-wolves 200-1
Pistons 300-1
Knicks 300-1
Cavaliers 300-1
Hornets 400-1
https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/10/12/warriors-have-top-five-odds-to-win-2021-nba-title-but-lakers-are-favorites/
17:45 The Bulls Scrimmage!
https://www.nba.com/bulls/video/teams/bulls/2020/10/14/3448254/1602643708701-20201013minicampscrimmagedrupalnew-3448254
31:50
Listener {Tom O’Malley) Email on a Plan going forward:
- Trade Lauri and Zach for Paul George
- Trade Sato and Young (plus future protected 1st if needed) for Buddy Hield
- Draft Killian Hayes
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Sign Kawhi or Giannis next year
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Coby / Killian
- Buddy
- George / Hutch
- Giannis or Kawhi
- WCJ / Gafford
Tom: “Shooters, good fit for everyone. Should have a good enough team for the upcoming year to be attractive to Kawhi or Giannis with still enough cap room. I think Zach and Lauri are good fits for Clips. Sacramento gets out from Buddy's huge contract and he wants out anyways- not much trade value. May need to dump Arc and Hutch to sign Giannis or Kawhi but that can be done”
This episode was sponsored by the NBA Top Shot: A new era in fandom has arrived -- beyond repping your team, or loving your favorite player. Now, own basketball’s greatest Moments with NBA Top Shot. Visit NBA Top Shot: https://hoo.ps/ChicagoBullseye #TopShot via @nba_topshot
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the Lakers title, and breakdown prospects Jalen Smith and Aaron Nesmith.
1:00 It was a year ago today
2:30 The Lakers win the Title
15:00 See Red Fred is falling in love with ______.
18:00 Jalen Rasheed Smith is an American basketball player. He played college basketball for the Maryland Terrapins.
Born: March 16, 2000 (age 20 years), Portsmouth, VA
Height: 6′ 10″
Weight: 225 lbs
Position: Power forward
Number: 25 (Maryland Terrapins men's basketball)
Education: University of Maryland (2018–2020), Mount Saint Joseph High School
23:00 Aaron Joshua Nesmith played college basketball for the Vanderbilt Commodores.
Born: October 16, 1999 (age 21 years), Charleston, SC
Height: 6′ 6″
Weight: 213 lbs
Position: Small forward
Education: Porter-Gaud School
33:00 2013 Top Five Re-Draft
Fred and Doug take an in-depth look at Georgia guard, Anthony Edwards, as he declared for the draft following one season with the Bulldogs. Projected as a top pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, could he be a fit for the Bulls?
Fred and Doug break down what two potential draft targets for the Bulls, Deni Avdija and Okenya Okongwu, could bring to the team.
See Red Fred and Doug Thonus break down 2 of the top 10 NDA draft prospects: Draft Prospect Analysis Avdija is an Israeli-Serbian professional basketball player who last played for Maccabi Tel Aviv of the I1:30 Born: January 3, 2001 (age 19 years), Beit Zera, Israel Height: 6′ 9″ Weight: 220 lbs (1:30) Onyeka Okongwu is a Nigerian-American basketball player. He played college basketball for the USC Trojans. Listed at 6 feet 9 inches and 245 pounds, he plays the power forward position. Okongwu was a four-year starter at Chino Hills High School in California, playing alongside Lonzo and LaMelo Ball. (12:30) Born: December 11, 2000 (age 19 years), Los Angeles, CA Height: 6′ 9″ Weight: 245 lbs (12:30) Billy...
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See Red Fred and Doug Thonus break down 2 of the top 10 NDA draft prospects: Draft Prospect Analysis Avdija is an Israeli-Serbian professional basketball player who last played for Maccabi Tel Aviv of the I1:30 Born: January 3, 2001 (age 19 years), Beit Zera, Israel Height: 6′ 9″ Weight: 220 lbs (1:30) Onyeka Okongwu is a Nigerian-American basketball player. He played college basketball for the USC Trojans. Listed at 6 feet 9 inches and 245 pounds, he plays the power forward position. Okongwu was a four-year starter at Chino Hills High School in California, playing alongside Lonzo and LaMelo Ball. (12:30) Born: December 11, 2000 (age 19 years), Los Angeles, CA Height: 6′ 9″ Weight: 245 lbs (12:30) Billy...
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The Chicago Bulls have a new head coach! Fred and Doug discuss the Bulls landing former Thunder and University of Florida head coach Billy Donovan to lead the team next season. Plus, the guys recap more draft prospects that may be on the team's radar in the draft.
The Big Red Bus 31 – Billy Donovan is our Coach & a Devin Vassell Breakdown See Red Fred and the Great One Doug Thonus aka The Podfather break down the hiring of Billy Donovan. THE BULLS HIRE BILLY DONOVAN! 1:00 Bradley Beal, future Bull? 15:00 The Current State of the Playoffs 22:30 Will this Title Be Tarnished? 25:45 Draft Prospect Analysis: Devin Vassell, SF, 6 ft, 7 inches, 194 lbs. 26:45 Draft Prospect Analysis: Cole Anthony, SG 6 ft 3 inches, 32:00 Would you trade for Paul George? 40:00
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Fred and Doug discuss the potential head coach targets the Bulls may pursue, top draft prospects and where they rank them, and Jimmy Butler's effect on the Miami Heat
The Big Red Bus #30 – See Red Fred @cbefred and the Podfather @doug_thonus take out the Big Red Bus for a lively discussion on a variety of Bulls-related topics. In this show: Billy Donovan, Mike D and Experienced Coaches for the Bulls 1:30 Draft Prospect Analysis: Isaac Okoro, 6 ft 6 inches, 225 lbs, 19 years old from the University of Auburn (8:04) Trading Back (12:00) Do you like Okoro more or less than _____? (14:00) Revisiting the Jimmy Butler Trade 19:00 Can you win a Title with Jimmy Butler as your Best Player? Where is Jimmy Butler in relation to the rest of the League?
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Fred and Doug get back on the bus to talk potential Bulls draft targets with the 4th overall pick and what the front office needs to do to turn Chicago into a free agency destination this off-season and beyond, getting them back to title contenders.
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus take the Big Red Bus out for a ride to discuss a variety of Bulls topics: Ranking the Bulls Head Coaching Candidates: Nate McMillan, Ime Udoka, Adrian Griffin, Kenny Atkinson, Mark Jackson and others are discussed. 1:00 Would you trade LaVine, one of the other core 4, and the pick for Ben Simmons? 14:00 Who would you prefer to send to the Sixers in addition to Zach to complete the trade? 16:00 If you were the Sixers, which player would you prefer to trade to the Bulls, Embiid or Simmons? For the next 2 seasons, which player would you prefer to have: LeBron, Kawhi, Luka, or Giannis? 24:00 Early Draft Talk 29:00...
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See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus take the Big Red Bus out for a ride to discuss a variety of Bulls topics: Ranking the Bulls Head Coaching Candidates: Nate McMillan, Ime Udoka, Adrian Griffin, Kenny Atkinson, Mark Jackson and others are discussed. 1:00 Would you trade LaVine, one of the other core 4, and the pick for Ben Simmons? 14:00 Who would you prefer to send to the Sixers in addition to Zach to complete the trade? 16:00 If you were the Sixers, which player would you prefer to trade to the Bulls, Embiid or Simmons? For the next 2 seasons, which player would you prefer to have: LeBron, Kawhi, Luka, or Giannis? 24:00 Early Draft Talk 29:00...
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See Red Fred @cbefred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the Bulls disappointing start to the season. Top 3 Reasons for the Disappointing Start 3:00 Boylen 12:10 Valentine is in the Doghouse 16:10 Coby White 21 Options at the 3 – 25 min
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See Red Fred @cbefred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the Bulls disappointing start to the season. Top 3 Reasons for the Disappointing Start 3:00 Boylen 12:10 Valentine is in the Doghouse 16:10 Coby White 21 Options at the 3 – 25 min
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Bulls Podcasting Legends See Red Fred @cbefred & the Great One Doug Thonus @doug_thonus discuss the Bulls draft, free agency, and ranking the Bulls in the East. The Big Red Bus: Ranking the Bulls in the East Part 1 2:40 Doug’s Thoughts on the Draft 6:10 The Disappearance of the Traditional Point Guard 9:14 Free Agency Review 13:00 Let’s Pretend Otto Porter Jr was an Unrestricted Free Agent 19:01 The Injury Problem for the Bulls 21:01 Where Do the Bulls Rank in the East
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Bulls Podcasting Legends See Red Fred @cbefred & the Great One Doug Thonus @doug_thonus discuss the Bulls draft, free agency, and ranking the Bulls in the East. The Big Red Bus: Ranking the Bulls in the East Part 1 2:40 Doug’s Thoughts on the Draft 6:10 The Disappearance of the Traditional Point Guard 9:14 Free Agency Review 13:00 Let’s Pretend Otto Porter Jr was an Unrestricted Free Agent 19:01 The Injury Problem for the Bulls 21:01 Where Do the Bulls Rank in the East
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In this latest episode of the Big Red Bus, See Red Fred @cbefred and the Podfather Doug Thonus @doug_thonus discuss the improving Bulls, the risk of losing a better lottery spot, and Doug's reaction to Fred's Visions. Recorded before last Friday's Atlanta game. Email the show: ChicagoBullseye@gmail.com
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In this latest episode of the Big Red Bus, See Red Fred @cbefred and the Podfather Doug Thonus @doug_thonus discuss the improving Bulls, the risk of losing a better lottery spot, and Doug's reaction to Fred's Visions. Recorded before last Friday's Atlanta game. Email the show: ChicagoBullseye@gmail.com
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In a contentious episode, See Red Fred @cbefred and the Great One, Doug Thonus @Doug_thonus, argue about the Porter-Portis-Parker trade. Topics include: 1:00 Pitchforks and Torches 2:00 The Otto Porter Jr. – Bobby Portis Trade 16:00 Hoiberg vs Boylen 21:00 Is this guy a keeper? Email the show: chicagobullseye@gmail.com
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In a contentious episode, See Red Fred @cbefred and the Great One, Doug Thonus @Doug_thonus, argue about the Porter-Portis-Parker trade. Topics include: 1:00 Pitchforks and Torches 2:00 The Otto Porter Jr. – Bobby Portis Trade 16:00 Hoiberg vs Boylen 21:00 Is this guy a keeper? Email the show: chicagobullseye@gmail.com
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Bulls Podcasting Legends See Red Fred @cbefred and Doug Thonus @Doug_Thonus take out the Big Red Bus for a ride to chat about the Beloved Bulls. Topics include: The Slower Offense of the Boylen Era / Hoiberg to Boylen and Trading Parker 6:00 / The Bulls Need to Be Competitive 16:15-ish / Replication of the 2004 Bulls 19:10 / Will this Player Be on the Team to Start Training Camp in 2019 & Trading LaVine 27:00 / Lauri for Simmons? 35 Email the show: chicagobullseye@gmail.com Follow See Red Fred on Twitter: @cbefred
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Bulls Podcasting Legends See Red Fred @cbefred and Doug Thonus @Doug_Thonus take out the Big Red Bus for a ride to chat about the Beloved Bulls. Topics include: The Slower Offense of the Boylen Era / Hoiberg to Boylen and Trading Parker 6:00 / The Bulls Need to Be Competitive 16:15-ish / Replication of the 2004 Bulls 19:10 / Will this Player Be on the Team to Start Training Camp in 2019 & Trading LaVine 27:00 / Lauri for Simmons? 35 Email the show: chicagobullseye@gmail.com Follow See Red Fred on Twitter: @cbefred
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The Great One @Doug_Thonus and See Red Fred @cbefred discuss the end of the Hoiberg era. This show was recorded just before the Indiana game. Email the show: chicagobullseye@gmail.com
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The Great One @Doug_Thonus and See Red Fred @cbefred discuss the end of the Hoiberg era. This show was recorded just before the Indiana game. Email the show: chicagobullseye@gmail.com
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Part 2: Bulls Podcasting Legends See Red Fred @cbefred and Doug Thonus @doug_thonus take the Big Red Bus out for a ride after several disastrous losses to the Raptors and Bucks. This show was recorded before the win against the Suns. Topics Include: Jimmy Butler The Warriors Releasing Parker? Parker Trade Destinations Follow See Red Fred: @cbefred
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Part 2: Bulls Podcasting Legends See Red Fred @cbefred and Doug Thonus @doug_thonus take the Big Red Bus out for a ride after several disastrous losses to the Raptors and Bucks. This show was recorded before the win against the Suns. Topics Include: Jimmy Butler The Warriors Releasing Parker? Parker Trade Destinations Follow See Red Fred: @cbefred
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Bulls Podcasting Legends See Red Fred @cbefred and Doug Thonus @doug_thonus take the Big Red Bus out for a ride after several disastrous losses to the Raptors and Bucks. This show was recorded before the win against the Suns. Topics Include: 2:25 The Bulls Depth 5:30 Fred Hoiberg’s Offense 7:45 RPM Evisceration from Doug Thonus 16 What’s Up with LaVine? 23 A John Wall Trade 29 Jimmy Butler 35 The Warriors 39 Releasing Parker? 41:30 Parker Trade Destinations Email the Show: chicagobullseye@gmail.com
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Bulls Podcasting Legends See Red Fred @cbefred and Doug Thonus @doug_thonus take the Big Red Bus out for a ride after several disastrous losses to the Raptors and Bucks. This show was recorded before the win against the Suns. Topics Include: 2:25 The Bulls Depth 5:30 Fred Hoiberg’s Offense 7:45 RPM Evisceration from Doug Thonus 16 What’s Up with LaVine? 23 A John Wall Trade 29 Jimmy Butler 35 The Warriors 39 Releasing Parker? 41:30 Parker Trade Destinations Email the Show: chicagobullseye@gmail.com
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The Big Red Bus #21 – Driving Home from the Garden Party Bulls Podcasting Legends See Red Fred @cbefred and Doug Thonus @doug_thonus take the Big Red Bus out for a ride after the Bulls win in New York against the Knicks. Doug is almost kicked off the Bus with an argument for Holiday and negative Valentine talk. Many topics are broached on the Bus, including: • Where would the Bulls be if they were fully healthy? • Will 38 wins be enough for the 8th seed? • Let’s debate Ryan ArchIMaybeInTheNBA vs. Cam Payne • Wendell Carter Jr. • Big debate on Valentine vs. Holiday • Antonio Blakeney • What Players are Part of the Future? • Rose Scores...
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The Big Red Bus #21 – Driving Home from the Garden Party Bulls Podcasting Legends See Red Fred @cbefred and Doug Thonus @doug_thonus take the Big Red Bus out for a ride after the Bulls win in New York against the Knicks. Doug is almost kicked off the Bus with an argument for Holiday and negative Valentine talk. Many topics are broached on the Bus, including: • Where would the Bulls be if they were fully healthy? • Will 38 wins be enough for the 8th seed? • Let’s debate Ryan ArchIMaybeInTheNBA vs. Cam Payne • Wendell Carter Jr. • Big debate on Valentine vs. Holiday • Antonio Blakeney • What Players are Part of the Future? • Rose Scores...
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See Red Fred @cbefred and the Great One Doug Thonus @doug_thonus discuss the Bulls first 3 games. Recorded shortly after the 3rd loss in Dallas, Fred and Doug discuss the young season. Email the show: chicagobullseye@gmail.com
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See Red Fred @cbefred and the Great One Doug Thonus @doug_thonus discuss the Bulls first 3 games. Recorded shortly after the 3rd loss in Dallas, Fred and Doug discuss the young season. Email the show: chicagobullseye@gmail.com
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Legendary NBA analyst and contributor for the Athletic Stephen Noh @StephNoh joins See Red Fred @cbefred & Doug Thonus @doug_thonus for a ride on the Big Red Bus. A myriad of Bulls topics are broached, including: The Future of Bobby Portis The Future of Fred Hoiberg Who Plays if a Starter is Injured? Nwaba Talk Who Will Be the Best Teams in The East in the next few years? Email the show: chicagobullseye@gmail.com
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Legendary NBA analyst and contributor for the Athletic Stephen Noh @StephNoh joins See Red Fred @cbefred & Doug Thonus @doug_thonus for a ride on the Big Red Bus. A myriad of Bulls topics are broached, including: The Future of Bobby Portis The Future of Fred Hoiberg Who Plays if a Starter is Injured? Nwaba Talk Who Will Be the Best Teams in The East in the next few years? Email the show: chicagobullseye@gmail.com
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Bulls Podcasting Legends See Red Fred @cbefred and Doug Thonus @doug_thonus take the Big Red Bus out for a ride with BullsHQ Founder and Australian minor-celebrity Mark Karantzoulis @mkhoops. Recorded on Sunday, September 16th, before all the See Red Fred prophet status and predictions were realized about Thibs and Butler. Many topics are broached on the bus, including: Is the point of the upcoming season in developing all of the players/assets, or winning as many games as possible (i.e. cutting back on Jabari or Lavine's minutes if they are losing ballgames)? Are those two things mutually exclusive? – @danoconnell It’s been a awhile since a team has won a title w/ their 2 best players at the 4 & 5...
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Bulls Podcasting Legends See Red Fred @cbefred and Doug Thonus @doug_thonus take the Big Red Bus out for a ride with BullsHQ Founder and Australian minor-celebrity Mark Karantzoulis @mkhoops. Recorded on Sunday, September 16th, before all the See Red Fred prophet status and predictions were realized about Thibs and Butler. Many topics are broached on the bus, including: Is the point of the upcoming season in developing all of the players/assets, or winning as many games as possible (i.e. cutting back on Jabari or Lavine's minutes if they are losing ballgames)? Are those two things mutually exclusive? – @danoconnell It’s been a awhile since a team has won a title w/ their 2 best players at the 4 & 5...
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See Red Fred @cbefred & the Great Doug Thonus @doug_thonus discuss a variety of topics as we approach training camp: What Bull will have the Most Pressure? What move has the biggest risk: Drafting Dennis Smith Jr.? Signing Parker? Signing Zach LaVine What should the Bulls have done in the summer of 2016? Who are the Top 10 NBA Players in the NBA? How many wins will it take for Fred to keep his job?
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See Red Fred @cbefred & the Great Doug Thonus @doug_thonus discuss a variety of topics as we approach training camp: What Bull will have the Most Pressure? What move has the biggest risk: Drafting Dennis Smith Jr.? Signing Parker? Signing Zach LaVine What should the Bulls have done in the summer of 2016? Who are the Top 10 NBA Players in the NBA? How many wins will it take for Fred to keep his job?
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See Red Fred @cbefred & Doug Thonus @doug_thonus take out the Big Red Bus for a drive. They discuss the Parker signing, the cap ramifications, the Nets-Denver trade, and the Oklahoma City-Atlanta trade. Email the show: Chicagobullseye@gmail.com
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See Red Fred @cbefred & Doug Thonus @doug_thonus take out the Big Red Bus for a drive. They discuss the Parker signing, the cap ramifications, the Nets-Denver trade, and the Oklahoma City-Atlanta trade. Email the show: Chicagobullseye@gmail.com
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See Red Fred @cbefred & Doug Thonus @doug_thonus take the Big Red Bus out for a wide-ranging discussion. Topics include: The Zach LaVine Contract * LaVine Recruiting * Bulls Cap Situation Going Forward * The Expiring Robin Lopez Contract * The Bulls Free Agent History * The Bulls Inaction in Free Agency * The 2011-12 Team Title Chances * Boogie Cousins * Wendell Carter Jr. & Chandler Hutchison * Doug Makes a Jerian Grant / Kirk Hinrich Comparison Follow See Red Fred: @cbefred Follow Doug Thonus: @Doug_Thonus Email the show: chicagobullseye@gmail.com
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See Red Fred @cbefred & Doug Thonus @doug_thonus take the Big Red Bus out for a wide-ranging discussion. Topics include: The Zach LaVine Contract * LaVine Recruiting * Bulls Cap Situation Going Forward * The Expiring Robin Lopez Contract * The Bulls Free Agent History * The Bulls Inaction in Free Agency * The 2011-12 Team Title Chances * Boogie Cousins * Wendell Carter Jr. & Chandler Hutchison * Doug Makes a Jerian Grant / Kirk Hinrich Comparison Follow See Red Fred: @cbefred Follow Doug Thonus: @Doug_Thonus Email the show: chicagobullseye@gmail.com
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See Red Fred @cbefred and the great one Doug Thonus @Doug_Thonus review the draft, the trades, and the "Promise" Controversy. Review of the Draft Party at the Thonus Manor * Wendell Carter Jr’s Ceiling * The Unique Aspects of the Bulls Roster * The Promise Controversy * Character vs. Talent * The Hawks – Dallas Trade * Sixers – Suns Trade
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See Red Fred @cbefred and the great one Doug Thonus @Doug_Thonus review the draft, the trades, and the "Promise" Controversy. Review of the Draft Party at the Thonus Manor * Wendell Carter Jr’s Ceiling * The Unique Aspects of the Bulls Roster * The Promise Controversy * Character vs. Talent * The Hawks – Dallas Trade * Sixers – Suns Trade
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See Red Fred @cbefred & Podcasting Legend @Doug_Thonus discuss a wide variety of topics as they take the Big Red Bus out for another ride: The Warriors Sweep / LeBron’s Future / The Bulls Potential Free Poll / Kentavious Caldwell-Pope/ Playoffs Next Year w/ A Solid Free Agent for One Season / A Potential Trade w/ Denver / Zach LaVine’s Potential Deal / The Bamba Love on Youtube / The Bryan Colangelo Email the Show: chicagobullseye@gmail.com
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See Red Fred @cbefred & Podcasting Legend @Doug_Thonus discuss a wide variety of topics as they take the Big Red Bus out for another ride: The Warriors Sweep / LeBron’s Future / The Bulls Potential Free Poll / Kentavious Caldwell-Pope/ Playoffs Next Year w/ A Solid Free Agent for One Season / A Potential Trade w/ Denver / Zach LaVine’s Potential Deal / The Bamba Love on Youtube / The Bryan Colangelo Email the Show: chicagobullseye@gmail.com
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See Red Fred @cbefred and Bulls Podcasting Legend Doug Thonus @doug_thonus discuss Bulls potential draft picks at 7, trading with the Clippers, Lauri's First Team All-Rookie Achievement, and the NBA Playoffs. Recorded Sunday before the Celtics-Cavs game.
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See Red Fred @cbefred and Bulls Podcasting Legend Doug Thonus @doug_thonus discuss Bulls potential draft picks at 7, trading with the Clippers, Lauri's First Team All-Rookie Achievement, and the NBA Playoffs. Recorded Sunday before the Celtics-Cavs game.
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See Red Fred @cbefred and Podcasting legend Doug Thonus @doug_thonus open up the Big Red Mailbag in their latest ride on the Big Red Bus.
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See Red Fred @cbefred and Podcasting legend Doug Thonus @doug_thonus open up the Big Red Mailbag in their latest ride on the Big Red Bus.
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See Red Fred @cbefred and Podcasting Legend Doug Thonus @Doug_Thonus begin their analysis of the upcoming NBA draft. They also talk playoffs. Follow See Red Fred on Twitter: @cbefred
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See Red Fred @cbefred and Podcasting Legend Doug Thonus @Doug_Thonus begin their analysis of the upcoming NBA draft. They also talk playoffs. Follow See Red Fred on Twitter: @cbefred
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See Red Fred @cbefred and Podcasting legend Doug Thonus @doug_thonus start off the show answering the big question: If the Bulls win the lottery, would you trade that pick for Kawhi Leonard?
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See Red Fred @cbefred and Podcasting legend Doug Thonus @doug_thonus start off the show answering the big question: If the Bulls win the lottery, would you trade that pick for Kawhi Leonard?
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See Red Fred @cbefred & Podcasting Legend Doug Thonus @doug_thonus discuss a variety of topics on the Beloved Bulls: All possible options on the Tank West Playoff Picture What Should Have the Bulls Done Differently Portis Contract The 2 Bulls Who Disappointed & the Top 2 Bulls Who Positively Surprised Follow See Red Fred: @cbefred Email the show: chicagobullseye@gmail.com
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See Red Fred @cbefred & Podcasting Legend Doug Thonus @doug_thonus discuss a variety of topics on the Beloved Bulls: All possible options on the Tank West Playoff Picture What Should Have the Bulls Done Differently Portis Contract The 2 Bulls Who Disappointed & the Top 2 Bulls Who Positively Surprised Follow See Red Fred: @cbefred Email the show: chicagobullseye@gmail.com
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See Red Fred @cbefred & Bulls Podcasting Legend @doug_thonus discuss the Bulls tie-in to the Loyola Ramblers, Cam Payne, and how much should the Bulls should pay to sign David Nwaba. Doug provides an extensive overview of the only teams that could potentially offer a max deal for LaVine, and the show ends with an extensive conversation on how much the Bulls should offer Zach LaVine. Email the show: chicagobullseye@gmail.com
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See Red Fred @cbefred & Bulls Podcasting Legend @doug_thonus discuss the Bulls tie-in to the Loyola Ramblers, Cam Payne, and how much should the Bulls should pay to sign David Nwaba. Doug provides an extensive overview of the only teams that could potentially offer a max deal for LaVine, and the show ends with an extensive conversation on how much the Bulls should offer Zach LaVine. Email the show: chicagobullseye@gmail.com
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See Red Fred @cbefred and Podcasting Legend Doug Thonus @doug_thonus welcome their first passenger on the Big Red Bus, Australia’s Mark Karantzoulis @mkhoops, for a lively discussion on the dying Tank. They also debate about how good this team can be, and a variety of other topics, before Doug and Mark jump off the moving bus at 35 mph. Email the Big Red Bus: chicagobullseye@gmail.com
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See Red Fred @cbefred and Podcasting Legend Doug Thonus @doug_thonus welcome their first passenger on the Big Red Bus, Australia’s Mark Karantzoulis @mkhoops, for a lively discussion on the dying Tank. They also debate about how good this team can be, and a variety of other topics, before Doug and Mark jump off the moving bus at 35 mph. Email the Big Red Bus: chicagobullseye@gmail.com
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