The Big Red Bus: A Chicago Bulls Podcast

The Big Red Bus: A Chicago Bulls Podcast, Bleav
  • 4.6 (35)
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Join See Red Fred and Bulls Beat's Doug Thonus as they break down everything Chicago Bulls! Featuring the latest Bulls' talk, interviews and more, if you are a Bulls fan, it's time to hop on The Big Red Bus!

  1. 2d ago

    The Big Red Bus - Episode 264 - Carr & Philon Jr. Breakdowns

    🚌 The Big Red Bus – Episode 264 - Carr & Philon Jr. Breakdowns See 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. 🔴🐂 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    44 min

  2. May 27

    The Big Red Bus - Episode 263 - Wagler & Acuff Breakdowns

    The Big Red Bus – Episode Notes 1:15 – 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    52 min

  3. May 24

    The Big Red Bus - Episode 262 - My Kind of Towns

    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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    15 min

  4. May 16

    The Big Red Bus - Episode 261 - Peterson-Steinbach Prospect Breakdowns

    Big Red Bus – Episode 261 Peterson–Steinbach Prospect Breakdowns In 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 Hire The 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 Bulls At 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 Breakdown The 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 Breakdown The 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.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    49 min

  5. May 13

    The Big Red Bus - Episode 260 - Four!

    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 spot11:00 – Extended Wilson discussion and prospect analysis35:00 – 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    54 min

  6. May 9

    The Big Red Bus - Episode 259 - The Greatest Press Conference of All-Time

    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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    54 min

  7. May 5

    The Big Red Bus - Episode 258 - Bryson Graham is the Choice

    See Red Fred and the Podfather discuss the choice of Bryson Graham as the new lead decision-maker for the Chicago Bulls.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    31 min

  8. May 3

    The Big Red Bus - Episode 257 - The End of the Tank

    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.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    41 min
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Join See Red Fred and Bulls Beat's Doug Thonus as they break down everything Chicago Bulls! Featuring the latest Bulls' talk, interviews and more, if you are a Bulls fan, it's time to hop on The Big Red Bus!

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    The Big Red Bus: A Chicago Bulls Podcast, Bleav
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    207
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