CHGO Chicago Bulls Podcast

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by NBCSports Chicago reporter and columnist Rob Schaefer (@rob_schaef) to discuss the upcoming offseason. On the show, Mark quizzes Rob on possible trade options the Bulls will consider during the offseason, if there are any merits to the reports which suggest the Bulls will make a play on Heat forward Derrick Jones Jr., the...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Jacob Kniffen, co-host of The Uncontested, an Oklahoma City Thunder podcast. In order to learn more about the Chicago Bulls' new head coach, Billy Donovan, Mark seeks out the opinion on all things Donovan from Jacob, who covered the Thunder and Donovan over the last five years. On the show, Jacob offers his high level thou...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is back again this week to offer up his immediate, rambling thoughts on the Bulls hiring former OKC Thunder coach Billy Donovan to be the team's next head coach.  On the show, Mark details why this hire was the right decision, why it it's the right hire at the right time, how important it is for this roster to have an experienced head...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Corey Tulaba (@hardwoodherald) to dive deep into two possible draft candidates: forward Deni Avdija and guard Killian Hayes. On the show, Mark and Corey evaluate the strength, weaknesses, and fit of both Deni Avdija and Killian Hayes should either be drafted the Bulls, which current NBA player is the best comparison for bo...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by podcaster, writer, and long-time friend of the show, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) to discuss the high-level, strategic approach the Bulls should take into the 2020 NBA Draft. Discussed in detail, Mark and Morten ponder the legitimacy of a 'best player approach' if said player is a traditional big man; whether the Bulls are actu...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) goes through his mailbag to answer the listeners questions. Topics and questions discussed in this mailbag: Mark gives his thoughts on the Bulls' coaching search, the names connected to the job and what type of coach should land the job Whether the Bulls should considering trading up, down or out of the draft The current state of the t...

A special edition of BullsHQ this week.  For those who happened to miss out on our very first live watch party from the NBA Draft Lottery, you can catch the recording in audio format here.  Listen in as Fred and myself bumble our way through managing how to use Periscope technology, our live reactions as the Bulls jump up to the No. 4 pick, plus some chatter about who the Bulls may go after in the...

See Red Fred aka. Fred Pfeiffer (@cbefred) sits down and chats with NBCS Chicago reporter Rob Schaefer about the upcoming NBA draft, which prospects most appeal to Rob for the Bulls, plus so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.co...

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On a new episode of BullsHQ, hosts Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) and Fred Pfeiffer (@cbefred) are back from their hiatus to whine about Jim Boylen still being coach of the Bulls, how the narrative around his position is beginning to suggest he may be back next season, while also going over the news surrounding the New York Knicks hiring former Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau.   Go to Dealdash.fm/BULLSHQ ...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, hosts Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) and Fred Pfeiffer (@cbefred) get together to go over the final two episodes of The Last Dance. On the show, Mark and Fred share the feeling both had once the docu-series concluded, how Bulls fans should be extremely angry at Jerry Reinsdorf for not doing more to keep Jordan and the team together, other notable omissions that didn't ma...

Fred Pfeiffer aka See Red Fred (@cbefred), co-host of BullsHQ, recently sat down with the great Darnell Mayberry (@DarnellMayberry) of the Athletic, on his podcast, Chicago Bullseye. Part one of their discussion can be found on the Chicago Bullseye feed, where they discuss the current day Bulls, including topics on the future of Jim Boylen, the most integral member of the 'core four', and much mor...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, hosts Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) and Fred Pfeiffer (@cbefred) offer up their thoughts on the latest instalments of The Last Dance docu-series.  Mark and Fred dive into episodes mystique of Jordan and his relentless pursuit of winning, the impact that had on his public persona, the relationship Jordan had with teammates, if the documentary is what it expected it to be...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, hosts Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) and Fred Pfeiffer (@cbefred) share their thoughts on new Bulls general manager after hearing what he had to say during his introductory press conference. From there, Mark and Fred dive into episodes V and VI of The Last Dance, discussing the rise of Michael Jordan as a global and cultural icon, the 'gambling problem', the Bulls' champ...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, hosts Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) and Fred Pfeiffer (@cbefred) react to the hiring of Sixers executive Marc Eversley becoming the team's new general manager under VP of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas.  On the show, Mark and Fred share their initial thoughts on Eversley, whether he was the right hire, how he will work with Karnisovas, and what comes next for...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, hosts Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) and Fred Pfeiffer (@cbefred) share their thoughts after watching -- and rewatching --  the first two episodes of The Last Dance. On the show, Mark and Fred discuss their varying experience in consuming the Dynasty during the 90s, how we should remember the legacy of general manager Jerry Krause, whether Krause or owner Jerry Reinsdorf...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, hosts Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) and Fred Pfeiffer (@cbefred) are joined by T.J. McBride (@TJMcBrideNBA) of Mile High Sports to discuss the hiring of Arturas Karnisovas as Bulls vice president of basketball operations. Covering the Nuggets as a beat writer for the last several seasons, McBride has a wealth of experience covering the Nuggets and conversing with Karnis...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, hosts Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) and Fred Pfeiffer (@cbefred) are  back to discuss our Beloved Bull.  On the show, Mark and Fred try to survive a global pandemic by senselessly arguing about the most overrated players to ever wear a Bulls jersey. The pair also discuss the greatest singular on-court moment in recent Bulls history. Finally, things get off topic in anot...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, hosts Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) and Fred Pfeiffer (@cbefred) try to make sense of the evolving COVID-19 pandemic that has put the world on pause, including the 2019-20 NBA season. With the NBA season suspended until further notice, Mark and Fred wonder if this is the last we've seen of the Bulls this season, and if so, what does this mean going forward? Do we have e...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, hosts Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) and Fred Pfeiffer (@cbefred) go over a huge week in Chicago Bulls news, reports and game action.  First up, the hosts talk about Coby White's unbelievable recent play continuing for yet another week, before moving onto a glaring reflection on the disappoint we all should have of Lauri Markkanen's season, even after  returning from inj...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, hosts Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) and Fred Pfeiffer (@cbefred) go over the Chicago Bulls' most recent loss to the New York Knicks, whether the Bulls are making the right decision by not starting Coby White, if there's anything good left to be learned about the Bulls over the remaining 22 games of the season, the best albums of 1991, and heap more.  Thank you to this w...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, hosts Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) and Fred Pfeiffer (@cbefred) discuss the evolving dynamic between a frustrated Zach LaVine and head coach Jim Boylen after some interesting post game comments after an eighth consecutive loss.  Also on the show, Mark and Fred go over:  The news surrounding the planned front office changes, including reports that the Bulls have Indiana...

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On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis catches up on the latest new surrounding our Chicago Bulls, including the latest injury to Kris Dunn and what his absence means to the defense moving forward. Later in the show, Mark goes over Zach LaVine missing out on representing the Bulls in the All-Star game. While this undoubtably disappointing for LaVine, did he actually deserve to make it...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) recaps the week that was for our Chicago Bulls, focusing on the significant ankle injury that will keep Wendell Carter out for 4-6 weeks, the repercussions on rotations without Carter, the change that needs to be made in the defensive scheme now that Carter is gone, whether the Bulls can survive the next month without their center, and...