CHGO Chicago Bulls Podcast

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is by NBA YouTuber and podcaster Rusty Buckets (@rustyBUCKETS321) to discuss the latest news and game action surrounding the Chicago Bulls. Topic discussed include: The Bulls play improving against good competition, but being 10 games under .500, is it too little too late? The gap between Jim Boylen and opponent coaching, and his odd d...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Fred Pfeiffer (@cbefred) to discuss yet another dominant Bulls win against a very bad Atlanta Hawks. By thumping the Hawks, the Bulls have now jumped up to 4th on defense this season. Mark and Fred discuss the validity of that ranking, if it is true reflection of team's skill and scheme, or more so related to their light s...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by you, the listener, to go over a very strange weekend of Bulls basketball. Despite the Bulls having an impressive win against the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday, only a night earlier, the team had arguably its worst loss of the season to the Charlotte Hornets, forcing vice president John Paxson to face the media. In his a...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Fred Pfeiffer (@cbefred) to discuss a set of competitive losses to the Miami Heat and Toronto Raptors. But after dropping both games and falling to 8-17 on the season, do these moral victories even matter? Mark and Fred discuss this notion, as well as focusing on the late-game execution that has cost the Bulls in these gam...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) has had enough of this Bulls team, and you likely have too after another set of disappointing losses, this time to the Portland Trailblazers and Golden State Warriors. On the show, Mark shares his thoughts on the failure within these games, Jim Boylen's ridiculous insistence that no changes will be made to any schemes, the coach's odd...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Morten Jensen (@msjnba) to discuss the Bulls' unlikeliest of wins against the Charlotte Hornets, which involved a historic performance from Zach LaVine. On the show, Mark and Morten go over LaVine's heroic shooting performance and how it lead the Bulls to an improbable win, his feud with coach Jim Boylen through the media...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Jason Patt, co-host of the Cash Considerations podcast, to the discuss the Bulls' 20-point win over Derrick Rose and the Detroit Pistons. On the show, Mark and Jason go over Lauri Markkanen's return to form, Zach LaVine's very ordinary night, Shaquille Harrison, Denzel Valentine and the wing rotation, the Bulls farewelling...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Jordan Maly from the Bulls podcast to discuss yet another loss, this time to the Brooklyn Nets. On the show, Mark and Jordan talk LaVine's role on offense and the offensive hierarchy, Otto Porter's continued absence, Jim Boylen's questionable comments and rotations, the schedule ahead, and much more. Blue Wire thanks our p...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is back this week to go over the Bulls' 120-102 win over the New York Knicks. On the show, it's all about Coby White, who went nuts in the fourth quarter, scoring 23 points and carrying the Bulls to the W. Also on the show, some praise for Zach LaVine and Wendell Carter for supporting their rookie through the first three quarters with...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Kevin Ferrigan (@nbacouchside) to discuss yet another Bulls loss, this time against the Houston Rockets. On the show, Mark and Kevin go over Lauri Markkanen's season long struggles and try to determine if the problem is scheme, mentality, injury, or something else. From there, Mark and Kevin discuss the flawed approach of...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) takes your through the Bulls' blowout victory against the Atlanta Hawks. How sweet it is to finally have something positive discuss, so tune into hear Mark offer his thoughts on all the key notes from the win, including Lauri Markkanen's solid outing, Tomas Satoransky's career night, how the Bulls were able to stop Trae Young and the H...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by his dearest friend and host of the Chicago Bullseye podcast Fred Pfeiffer, to discuss the disastrous start to the Bulls' season which continued on the road in Indiana. On the show, Mark and Fred go over the defensive meltdowns, odd coaching and scheme decisions, players continually shooting poorly, the tough schedule ahead...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) shares his thoughts about the Bulls' most recent stumble, a melt-down loss to the New York Knicks. Rather than venting on his own, Mark wanted to gauge the pulse of the fan base through a series of listener questions. Many came in, focusing in particular on Jim Boylen and his defensive scheme, Zach LaVine's continued defensive lapses,...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) goes over his thoughts from the Bulls' weekend games against the Memphis Grizzlies and Toronto Raptors. Despite an impressive performance from Coby White against the Grizzlies, the Bulls are lucky to be 1-2 right now. Mark shares his thoughts on the defense, what is up with Lauri Markkanen's offense, if Otto Porter is actually healthy,...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Will Gottlieb of Bleacher Report (@wontgottlieb) to discuss the Bulls' unexpected season-opening loss to the lowly Charlotte Hornets. On the show, Mark and Will go over the defensive errors the Bulls made, giving up so many threes to the Hornets. From there, the conversation turns to Lauri Markkanen, who was finally back t...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by co-host of the Waddle and Silvy show Marc Silverman to discuss the key themes and storylines emerging for the Bulls as they about to embark on their 2019-20 season. Topics discussed include: Zach LaVine's rise and his next step as a player, the early success of Coby White, the growth of Lauri Markkanen, if this version of...

Jason and Ricky from Cash Considerations and Mark from BullsHQ get together to deliver a preview for the Chicago Bulls' 2019-20 season. After several down seasons, the optimism is flowing after an exciting preseason that saw the Bulls embrace a run-and-gun style under head coach Jim Boylen, with Zach LaVine looking primed for an All-Star season. We also highlight the importance of the new acquisit...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Morten Jensen (@msjnba) to discuss the Bulls' impressive win over the Atlanta Hawks, focusing on the impressive play from rookie guard Coby White, Zach LaVine's continued preseason dominance, an impressive defensive display from Kris Dunn, Wendell Carter slowly finding his groove, the odd nature of Lauri Markkanen's presea...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis shares his thoughts on the Bulls claiming their first win of the preseason against the Toronto Raptors. Topics discussed include: Wendell Carter's first minutes back in the court since January, Zach LaVine's continued dominance in preseason, the ineffective play from Lauri Markkanen, the continued brilliance of the Bulls offense, the starting and...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Kevin Ferrigan (@nbacouchside) to discuss the Bulls' opening two games of the preseason. Although the Bulls may have lost their two opening games against the Milwaukee Bucks and New Orleans Bucks, they both have felt like wins given the revamped offense the Bulls have been running. Mark and Kevin dive into the new-look off...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by executive producer for 670 the Score and host of the No Zones podcast, Tony Gill (@tonygill670). On this episode of the show, Mark discusses all the key takeaways from Bulls media day with Tony, who was there live reporting from the scene. Topics discussed include: The clear message of the playoffs being the team-wide goal...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Fred Pfeiffer (@cbefred), host of the Chicago Bullseye and Big Red Bus podcast. On this episode, Mark and Fred answer listeners questions in the latest instalment of the See Red mailing. Topics discussed include: Why have the Bulls kept Kris Dunn, what happens next if Otto Porter leaves in free agency, the minimum number o...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Morten Jensen (@msjnba), host of The NBA Pod, to discuss new Bulls guard Tomas Satoransky and his impressive FIBA tournament. Leading his nation to a surprising 6th place finish, Mark and Morten analyse Satoranksy's performance, how his game and skills will impact the Bulls, and what his presence means for the point guard...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Big Dave Watson, (@BawlSports) host of Bawl on Bulls and Bulls Outsiders. Making his first appearance on BullsHQ, Big Dave helps Mark goes over the tough news from last week concerning Chandler Hutchison's hamstring injury and indefinite absence. From there, discussion moves onto the Bulls and guard Antonio Blakeney partin...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Kane Pitman, co-host of the Gyro Step podcast and writer for ESPN Australia. In an Eastern Conference preview, Mark and Kane set out by discussing the offseason changes that took place with the Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers, and how their remodel rosters have setup both teams as the clear cut contenders in the con...