The Big Red Bus: A Chicago Bulls Podcast

Big Red Bus – Episode 269 (Part 2) | Episode Notes See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus return to the Big Red Bus to discuss whether the Bulls could realistically position themselves to pursue Karl-Anthony Towns, why Chicago's recent moves preserve maximum salary-cap flexibility, and the importance of patience as the franchise builds around its young core. Fred also shares his memorable enco...

See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus break down the Bulls' free-agent additions of Norm Powell and Zach Collins with baseball analogies, and what they mean for Chicago's present and future.  They also dive into the ongoing Nic Claxton debate and tackle the biggest Bulls questions coming out of free agency. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about ou...

1:00 – Doug Tonus shares his thoughts on the draft, especially Caleb Wilson. 5:00 – Deeper discussion on Daylon Swain. 6:00 – See Red Fred explains why he's excited about Swain, 11:00 – See Red Fred outlines why Swain is a much superior player to Dalen Terry. 13:00 – See Red Fred and the Podfather break down Round 2 and the Bulls' moves. 20:00 – Doug Tonus discusses the acquisition of Nic Claxton...

1:55 — The Bulls hiring of Tiago Splitter and outbidding Portland for his services. • 5:50 — Discussion on ownership • 10:20 — Doug and Fred give their one-to-four rankings for the NBA draft • 17:30 — Deep dive on prospect Dailyn Swain • 26:00 — Talk about Allen Graves from Santa Clara • 32:00 — Prospects Morez Johnson Jr. and Aday Mara from Michigan Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See p...

Big Red Bus Podcast – Show Notes 1:00 – Doug Thonus and See Red Fred discuss the passing of Bulls legend and longtime broadcaster Stacey King, sharing memories and reflecting on his impact on the organization and its fans. 10:57 – The conversation turns to the Chicago Bulls' coaching search, with a breakdown of the team's four reported finalists and what each candidate could bring to the franchise...

Big Red Bus - Episode 265 - Nate Ament, Karim Lopez and Yaxel Lendeborg Prospect Breadowns 1:00 – NBA Finals Talk Reactions and takeaways from Game 1 of the NBA Finals Key storylines, performances, and adjustments What the Finals can teach teams like the Bulls 5:45 – The Bulls Head Coaching Search Latest on Chicago's coaching search Evaluating potential candidates What the Bulls should prioritize...

🚌 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 realistica...

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 s...

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.

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...

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 spot 11:00 – Extended Wilson discussion and prospect analysis 35:00 – Whi...

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.

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.

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.

🎙️ The Big Red Bus – Episode 256: “The Lords of the Rings Will Sing” In Episode 256, See Red Fred and the Podfather are joined by MarkK from Australia again.  They dive into one of the most passionate debates among Bulls fans—which jersey number should be retired next? From franchise legends to modern-era contributors, the discussion blends nostalgia, logic, and a little classic Big Red Bus chaos....

The Big Red Bus - Episode 255 – Fred Buys the Team Jump on The Big Red Bus with See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus as things get hypothetical—and a little unhinged—in the best way. At 1:30 , the guys revisit: “You down with Lloyd?” and what it could mean for the future direction of the Bulls. By 12:00 , Fred takes things to another level— buying the team —while Mr. K and Mr. Podfather inte...

The Podfather Doug Thonus takes the Bus out on a solo drive to provide his thoughts on the departure of Billy Donovan.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

See Red Fred reacts to the Chicago Bulls landing the 15th pick and suggests signing Coby White this summer.  They then debate on whether the front office should commit to young talent like Matas and Josh Giddey. The episode closes with the See Red Fred penned "Dribble, Dribble, Pass!" about Patrick Williams, and Doug's "Fallen Prophet".  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.co...

In this episode of The Big Red Bus, See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus dive into some offseason storylines and the potential return/departure of Billy Donovan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus jump on the mic to break down the long-awaited end of the AKME era—widely regarded as the most disappointing front office tenure in Chicago Bulls history. From questionable roster construction and missed opportunities to a lack of direction and identity, the guys unpack how things unraveled over six frustrating seasons. But this isn’t just a post-mortem....

🎙️ Big Red Bus – Episode 250 Episode 250 tips off with See Red Fred joining Waddle & Silvy on Thursday’s show. ⏱️ 3:30 – Fred and the Podfather dive into the idea of “Two Leagues” in today’s NBA — the teams truly trying to win vs. those clearly positioning for the future. The Chicago Bulls? Stuck in the middle… failing at both winning and tanking. ⏱️ 9:00 – The Podfather breaks down the three “acc...

See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss a significant predictive indicator for elite superstars to open the show.  They then discuss the Jaden Ivey situation.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lyrics to “Play-In Parade” by Doug Thonus Walked in with the fourth pick and a lottery crew, Two future all-stars and a clean cap too. Then called Orlando like “I know what to do,” Two firsts for Vooch and some bad salary too. Built a mid three that can’t guard anybody, Iso ball heroes and defense looking shoddy. Pseudo stars for the billboard view, A low ceiling strategy to make the Fan's woo. Th...

See Red Fred and the Podfather break down Josh Giddey’s declining free throw rate and what’s really driving it—scheme, shot profile, or aggression. They also dive into Ayo Dosunmu’s “prohibited shots” comments and the backlash around the Bulls seemingly discouraging the mid-range game. Is this smart, modern basketball or overthinking development? A passionate debate on analytics vs. instinct and w...

See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonues continue the discussion with a debate on Matas talking trash to Luka.  They close the show with a discussion about the most common commercials while watching a Bulls' game.   The show ends with See Red Fred's 2 hit singles, "I Miss Coby White" and "Coby White".  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our colle...