The Big Red Bus: A Chicago Bulls Podcast

The Big Red Bus: A Chicago Bulls Podcast, Bleav
  • 4.6 (36)
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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. 3d ago

    The Big Red Bus - Episode 277 - Rage Against and For the Mid-Range Machine

    The Big Red Bus - Episode 277 - Rage Against (And For) the Mid-range Machine 0:00 – Welcome Aboard the Big Red Bus 1:45 – Maui, Family Time and Social Media 4:00 – Why August Is Perfect for Bulls History 6:15 – Tom Thibodeau’s Revolutionary Defense 9:45 – The Forgotten Injuries of the 2015–16 Bulls 13:15 – Mike Dunleavy Deserves More Respect 17:15 – Patrick Williams and Misleading Narratives 19:45 – Andrés Nocioni and the “Lean Years” 24:30 – Max Strus, Nic Claxton and Positional Value...Is Peyton Watson Overrated? 30:00 The Value of Unprotected First-Round Picks.  Should the Bulls Absorb Bad Contracts? 37:00 – Matas Buzelis, Billy Donovan and the Mid-Range 38:45 – The Priorities for Matas’ Development 42:00 – Upcoming Shows and Final Thoughts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  2. Aug 14

    The Big Red Bus - Episode 276 - Bulls Beat Reborn Number 3

    Podfather Doug Thonus returns for a solo bus ride on the third episode of the reborn Bulls Beat. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. Aug 5

    The Big Red Bus - Episode 275 - Bulls Beat Mailbag with Doug Thonus

    The Podfather Doug Thonus takes the bus out for a solo ride to read some listener mail. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  4. Aug 3

    The Big Red Bus - Episode 274 - Clashing on Claxton

    Big Red Bus Episode 273 – Clashing on Claxton 0:00 – 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  5. Jul 30

    The Big Red Bus - Episode 273 - Bulls Beat is Back

    The Podfather Doug Thonus takes the Big Red Bus out for a solo ride with a revival of the Bulls Beat. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  6. Jul 26

    The Big Red Bus - Episode 272 - LBJ to Philly and Matas Expectations

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

  7. Jul 19

    The Big Red Bus - Episode 271 - Summer League Is Over

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

  8. Jul 12

    The Big Red Bus - Episode 270 - Caleb Wilson is Awesome

    Big Red Bus Episode 270 Notes Title: Caleb Wilson is Awesome Episode Summary In 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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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
    221
  • Rating
    Explicit
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