CHGO Chicago Bulls Podcast

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Jordan Maly (@JordanCMaly), co-host of the Locked on Bulls podcast (@LockedOnBulls).  Topics discussed include: The Bulls acquiring Timothe Luwawu-Cabbarot (and cash) from the Thunder (4:50), the recent play of Wayne Selden (8:50), Anthony Davis having no interest in being traded to Chicago (15:58), potential moves the Bul...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) goes over all the news surrounding the trade that sent Justin Holiday to the Memphis Grizzlies (1:31), the waiving of Cameron Payne (6:10), what this trade does for the rotation (8:25), and what this means for Jabari Parker and Robin Lopez (12:04). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about yo...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Darnell Mayberry (@DarnellMayberry), senior writer for The Athletic, to discuss his fantastic feature-length oral history on the 2010-11 Chicago Bulls. Topics discussed include: Darnell's perspective of the 2010-11 Bulls during his time covering the OKC Thunder (5:28), the behind-the-scenes of putting together a feature wi...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) reacts to all the news and latest game action surrounding the Chicago Bulls. Topics discussed include: Pausing expectations of the rebuild after Zach LaVine's latest injury (3:18), if the combination of LaVine and Kris Dunn can work (5:47), the Bulls falling backwards under Jim Boylen (10:52), the new coach's inexplicable decision-maki...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) reacts to all the news surrounding the latest off court controversy between new head coach Jim Boylen and his players following the Bulls' historic 56-point loss to the Boston Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simp...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) reacts to all the news surrounding the firing of head coach Fred Hoiberg, John Paxson's press conference (10:41), and answers all your questions relating to the end of the Hoiberg era (18:02). Later in show, friend of the show Fred Pfeiffer (@cbefred) calls in to give his perspective of Hoiberg's departure (34:41). Learn more about you...

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 podcasts, to discuss the return of Lauri Markkanen against the Houston Rockets. Topics discussed include: Markkanen's play in his first game back (3:26), the decision to bring Markkanen off the bench (5:02), how Markkanen and LaVine will work together (...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by The Athletic Chicago writer Stephen Noh (@StephNoh) to discuss the Bulls' latest loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.   Topics discussed include: The continued great play from Ryan Arcidiacono (3:35), Zach LaVine's bounce back game (7:20), Wendell Carter Jr's struggles (15:04), expectations for Lauri Markkanen when he returns next...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Fred Pfeiffer (@cbefred) to discuss the Bulls' most recent losses to the Miami Heat and Minnesota Timberwolves. Topics discussed include: The referees targeting Wendell Carter Jr (5:22), another very nice game from Jabari Parker (12:47), the dependence on Zach LaVine (20:33), Derrick Rose's resurgence in Minnesota (29:24),...

On the latest episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Will Gottlieb (@wontgottlieb) to review Chicago's impressive win over the Phoenix Suns. Topics discussed include: Jabari Parker's best game as a Bull (4:18), Zach LaVine's impressive return from illness (8:12), Ryan Arcidiacono hustling all over the United Center (10:55), and the battle in the middle between Wendell C...

Hello Bulls fans. Just a quick programming note letting you all know that BullsHQ has transitioned away from SoundCloud as its podcasting host to Libsyn. This news is more for those listeners who are used to following and downloading the show via SoundCloud. Going forward, unfortunately new episodes will not be available via SoundCloud. You will be able to go over the back catalogue here on SoundC...

Back again this week for another instalment of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Fred Pfeiffer (@cbefred) to discuss the embarrassing loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.  Topics discussed include: Zach LaVine's struggles over the last 10 games (1:30), Fred finally gives Justin Holiday some praise (11:08), debating the point of Jabari Parker on this team (16:46), and much more.  Late...

On the latest episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) and Fred Pfeiffer (@cbefred) are joined by a very special guest. Along with his broadcasting partner, Tom Waddle, hosting the ever popular Waddle and Silvy show on ESPN 1000, the BullsHQ boys had the great pleasure of talking Bulls with Marc ‘Silvy’ Silverman.  Topics discussed include: How Silvy became a Bulls fan (4:46), general...

Back again this week for another instalment of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Fred Pfeiffer (@cbefred) to discuss the changes to the starting unit post the Bobby Portis injury, the state of the team over the coming weeks without four key players, if the Bulls can recover from so many injuries, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...

On the latest episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by senior writer covering the Bulls for The Athletic, Darnell Mayberry (@DarnellMayberry). It was a tough start to the week for the Bulls, losing to the Dallas Mavericks on the road then losing Kris Dunn to a knee injury. Mark and Darnell the injury and the potential issues this causes for the Bulls over the next 1-2 mon...

The regular season is upon us, and to take you through the first two games, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Fred Pfeiffer to talk Chicago's opener against the Philadelphia 76ers (1:17). Later in the show, Mark is also joined by Kevin Anderson (@Kevin_NBCS) of NBCS Sports Chicago to go over the crushing defeat to the Detroit Pistons (33:46). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...

Wrapping up the final set of preseason games, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Edward Shuler Jr (@EdwardShulerJr), host of the Bulls Gold podcast. Though only preseason, there was plenty to talk about in this week of Bulls basketball. Mark and Edward discuss the merits of changing up the starting lineup (2:29), what the change means for Jabari Parker (7:25), Zach LaVine’s continued s...

On this week's episode, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Fred Pfeiffer (@cbefred), host of the Chicago Bullseye and Big Red Bus podcasts, to discuss the Bulls' first two preseason games.  After an impressive win against the Pelicans and an embarrassing loss to the Bucks, Mark and Fred discuss the roles of Robin Lopez and Justin Holiday moving forward (7:19), Jabari Parker's horror re...

Back again for another week, and with the season just around the corner, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by writers for The Athletic and co-hosts of the Bull Court Press podcast, Will Gottlieb (@wontgottlieb) and Stephen Noh (@StephNoh), to go through an in-depth season preview.  Taking you through all the key questions heading into the season, topics discussed include: The projected s...

BullsHQ is back for another season and we're talking...Wolves? As news breaks of former Bull Jimmy Butler requesting a trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Morten Jensen (@msjnba) to discuss the downfall of the TimberBulls.  On the show, the pair cover this news from all angles, wondering which team makes the most sense for Butler to be traded to (8...

It's the offseason but that doesn't mean we have to stop talking Bulls.  On this episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Fred Pfeiffer, host of the Chicago Bullseye and Big Red Bus podcasts, to answer all your mailbag questions.  On the show, topics discussed include: What would it take for Jabari Parker not to be retained next season (5:08), Denzel Valentine's place in...

Back again for another week of Bulls talk, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by ESPN Milwaukee reporter and Locked On Bucks podcast host Eric Nehm (@eric_nehm).   As Bulls fans welcome Jabari Parker to the team, to fully understand who Parker the player is, there's no better person to speak to than Eric, who has covered Parker for the last four years in Milwaukee.  On the show, topics di...

BullsHQ is back again this week, and on the latest episode of show, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Jason Patt (@Bulls_Jay) of BlogABull and Bet Chicago to discuss the news of the Bulls being on the verge of signing free agent forward Jabari Parker.  On the show, topics discussed include: How a deal for Parker became a possibility (5:11), how Parker will fit alongside Lauri Markkane...

On the latest episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Morten Jensen (@msjnba), host of The NBA Podcast, to review the Bulls' play at Summer League. On the show, Mark and Morten discuss Wendell Carter Jr's dominance (1:53), the pros and cons of Chandler Hutchison's skillset(22:30), more thoughts on LaVine's new deal(41:05), the Bulls moving on from Sean Kilpatrick and Jer...

On the latest episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by NBCSports Chicago producer Kevin Anderson (Kevin_NBCS) to take you through the news of Zach LaVine making his return back to Chicago next season. On the show, Mark and Kevin discuss their initial thoughts about LaVine's new contract (2:03), if LaVine can realistically develop into a second or third option (5:40), what...