By The Horns: A Chicago Bulls Show

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Welcome to By The Horns, a podcast covering the Chicago Bulls. Hosted by Bulls Countdown Live host Camron Smith and CHSN Bulls Insider K.C. Johnson. We’ll bring you the latest updates along with guest interviews and breaking news. Episodes are released every Tuesday and Thursday.

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Exclusive interview with Bulls EVP of Basketball Operations Bryson Graham | By The Horns

On the latest episode of By The Horns, K.C. and Cam are joined by new Bulls Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Bryson Graham. Graham opens up about his upbringing, how the Bulls inspired him to as a young kid and what traits he brings as the new leader of the organization. Cam and K.C. pull back the curtain and connect with Bryson on a deeper level beyond X's and O's. 0:00-1:08 - Intro 1:09-4:00 - Graham's upbringing and family influence 4:01-5:44 - Graham's college career and perspective change 5:45-12:00 - How Graham went from intern to executive 12:01-17:34 - Graham's leadership style 17:35-21:45 - The influence of Michael Jordan on Graham 21:46-23:01 - How the 90's Bulls defined greatness for Graham 23:02-25:38 - What about the Bulls opportunity appealed to Graham 25:39- 27:22 - Rapid fire questions 27:23-27:49 - Outro

28 min
29 APR

Bulls Search Continues & Most Intriguing First-Round Series

Cam Smith and K.C. Johnson break down where the Bulls’ front office search stands, diving into the process of hiring a new executive vice president while sizing up potential candidates. They shift to the NBA Playoffs, sharing their early takeaways and highlighting the first-round matchups that have grabbed their attention most. Cam spotlights the Pistons-Magic series, while K.C. weighs in on why the opening round often delivers more intrigue than the Finals. The guys also dig into performances from Cade Cunningham, Ayo Dosunmu and the intensity spilling over in the Timberwolves-Nuggets series. They close by discussing Dosunmu’s upcoming free agency, plus LeBron James continuing to defy time, including a memorable playoff moment alongside his son.

27 min
22 APR

REACTION to Billy Donovan stepping down as Bulls head coach

Cam Smith and K.C. Johnson dive into the news of Billy Donovan resigning as head coach of the Chicago Bulls, unpacking what it means for the franchise moving forward. As the conversation unfolds, they break down Donovan’s farewell statement, highlighting the key acknowledgments to players, staff, and Bulls Nation, while reflecting on the defining moments of his tenure in Chicago. From there, the focus shifts toward what’s next, as K.C. explains why predicting the Bulls’ next head coach isn’t so straightforward and the factors that could shape the search. The episode closes by looking ahead to the 2026–2027 season, exploring the identity this team might take on and how this transition could redefine the direction of the organization.

30 min
16 APR

Bulls 2025-2026 Season Recap

Cam Smith and K.C. Johnson share the latest on where things stand between the Bulls’ front office and Billy Donovan while also breaking down the team’s odds of landing the top pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. They discuss the impact of Portland clinching a postseason spot, which secures an additional first-round pick for Chicago and gives the Bulls added flexibility heading into the draft. The conversation then turns to our season recap with a deep dive into Josh Giddey’s campaign and growing leadership, along with Matas Buzelis’ progress and offseason mindset. They also highlight Tre Jones’ emergence as a reliable contributor and examine Isaac Okoro’s underrated season, including the offensive growth that caught Billy Donovan’s attention.

36 min
8 APR

REACTION: Michael Reinsdorf addresses media

Cam Smith and K.C. Johnson react to a major shift inside the Chicago Bulls organization following the departures of Vice President Arturas Karnisovas and General Manager Marc Eversley. The guys break down what led to the decision, what it signals about the franchise’s direction, and why this moment could define the next era of Bulls basketball. They also dive into the press conference from Bulls president and CEO Michael Reinsdorf, unpacking his comments on the search for the team’s next VP and GM, the qualities the organization is prioritizing, and how extensive the process could be. Plus, where does head coach Billy Donovan fit into all of this? The conversation explores his future in Chicago and how the next front office hire could shape the team’s identity moving forward.

18 min
2 APR

Bulls take on MVP Candidate Wembanyama and Final Four Preview

Plus, it’s all about March Madness as the guys take a look at the Final Four picture, including Cam’s experience at the United Center for Michigan vs. Tennessee in the Elite Eight. Cam and KC make their picks for who’s headed to the championship—and who’s ultimately cutting down the nets.

14 min
25 MAR

Clutch Buzelis, Durant Still Making It Look Easy

Cam Smith and K.C. Johnson break down the Bulls’ 2–2 homestand, highlighting Matas Buzelis’ clutch late-game impact and what stood out down the stretch. They also dive into Kevin Durant’s performance against Chicago, unpacking what still makes his scoring feel nearly impossible to defend, while debuting “K.C.’s Notebook” to spotlight Durant’s professionalism and lasting impact on the game, both on and off the court. The conversation shifts to Josh Giddey’s playmaking surge, including a career-high 19 assists, and how his pass-first style continues to evolve with the roster. They also discuss Leonard Miller’s strong showing, the emergence of young contributors within Billy Donovan’s system, and preview the Bulls’ upcoming road trip. Plus, a look around the NBA with potential expansion news and “Cam’s Court” tackles the ongoing debate surrounding the league’s 65-game rule.

33 min
18 MAR

Buzelis Brings the Edge, Giddey Keeps Filling the Stat Sheet

Cam Smith and K.C. Johnson break down Matas Buzelis’ continued rise after another great performance against the Grizzlies, including a career best third quarter. They also dive into the on-court back-and-forth between Buzelis and Luka Dončić and what it says about Matas' growing confidence and edge. The conversation expands to Josh Giddey’s red-hot stretch and evolving mindset while also highlighting Buzelis joining Victor Wembanyama in rare statistical company. Plus, Taj Gibson makes another appearance at the UC and the first-ever edition of a new segment, “Cam’s Court," where Cam gives his two cents on the Bam Adebayo 83-point game.

43 min

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Best Bulls Podcast

10/02/2022

rob-o-cop

Title says it all
Just be a host.

10/10/2023

Freelance rigger

Tony really needs to stop talking like he is a guest. Just ask a question. Get the conversation started and stop talking
Time for change

23/11/2020

ben233391

I enjoy Jason Goff’s insights - but he talks waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too much, I want to hear from KC, Rob not you rambling on for half an hour!
Back to its best

26/01/2022

HELLOALSOYES

The current balance this podcast strikes is close to my personal ideal. KC is fantastic, but can be a little awkward when running the show, so having Rob step into that role has been smart; it allows KC to be his natural self and convey all the little things he picks up as the Bulls beat writer. Rob's no slouch either. It's also nice to have the occasional appearance from Tony or guests like Will, though surely there must be some women who have expert opinions on the Bulls too? After a brief detour with the irrepressible Jason Goff as host (a guy with a lot of interesting opinions and who I'd love to hear on the podcast as a regular guest - though I expect that he's been away due to his other gigs - but who was just not really suited to being a host at this point), this podcast is back to its best. I have, consequently, changed my one-star rating back to its original five. Order has been restored. I'll keep my old review below for transparency. -- This podcast ticks a lot of boxes since they essentially rebooted* it: KC is a walking Bulls archive with plenty of insight, Rob is doing some good reporting, and Jason brings an abundance of enthusiasm. But as host, Jason needs to do a lot better at actually letting people answer the questions he’s posing. Not only do his questions tend to be long and rambling, but often he’ll interrupt KC or Rob to clarify something, but then keep talking and forget to actually give them some space to respond. I like the enthusiasm, but I don’t like that it means the podcast feels as if it’s 80% Jason, and 20% KC and Rob. * Shout-out to previous host Schanowski though, who I hope is making some other podcast listeners happy somewhere…

Welcome to By The Horns, a podcast covering the Chicago Bulls. Hosted by Bulls Countdown Live host Camron Smith and CHSN Bulls Insider K.C. Johnson. We’ll bring you the latest updates along with guest interviews and breaking news. Episodes are released every Tuesday and Thursday.