The Rebuild-A-Bull Podcast: Chicago Bulls Pod

Guest Drew Stevens from WARR Media and On Tap Sports Net joins host Matt Gentile to discuss the Bulls latest stretch and Nikola Vucevic's best performance of the season. Is he headed for a turnaround? They also talk about the team's ceiling and a potential trade idea being tossed around.

Katy Duffy, associate producer from NBC Sports Chicago, joins host Matt Gentile to talk about the highs and lows of the Bulls 6-3 start. Who or what has been the biggest surprise so far? They also discuss Nikola Vucevic's current slump and Coby White's imminent return.

Host Matt Gentile sets the table for the upcoming 2021-22 season for the Chicago Bulls. Also, Doug Thonus of the Bulls Beat and Big Red Bus podcasts stops by to do some over/unders and discuss expectations for the year.

Host Matt Gentile is joined by a panel featuring podcasters Matt Peck ( LockedOnBulls ), Buzz ( Bulls On Tap ) and Salim Suterwalla ( BullsGold ). They discuss the state of the Chicago Bulls following a very busy offseason and forecast the upcoming season. What is this team's ceiling?

Kris Amundsen from Bulls 101 ( Barroom Network ) and host Matt Gentile get ready for Chicago Bulls media day and training camp. They discuss the buzz around Zach LaVine's contract situation as well as potential offensive and defensive lineups. Also, who will have the bigger impact: Lonzo Ball or DeMar DeRozan?

Mark Karantzoulis from Bulls HQ joins host Matt Gentile to discuss the Chicago Bulls offseason moves. Which acquisition was the most surprising, and how does he think the rotations will shake out? Also, they talk about why the team's moves are getting disrespect nationally.

Larro from Bulls 101 ( Barroom Network ) joins host Matt Gentile to discuss the Bulls offseason moves, what to do with Lauri Markkanen and how the team can enter championship contention down the road. Also, Larro shares how he entered the world of Bulls podcasting.

Host Matt Gentile breaks down the Chicago Bulls' free agent signings with blogger Drew Stevens from WARR Media . Who will have the bigger impact: Lonzo Ball or DeMar DeRozan? They also discuss what type of sign-and-trade deal would like to see for Lauri Markkanen.

Host Matt Gentile sets the stage for 2021 NBA free agency next week by listing his top three targets at point guard. Which major names made the list, and who is a big surprise? Also, would a Derrick Rose reunion make sense?

Michael Walton from the Action Network  and  Bulls Confidential returns for part two of his Executive Decision guest appearance. With a veteran point guard added to the roster, what other pieces would he add to the Bulls this summer? Also, how would he approach the 2022 trade deadline and the following offseason?

Our Executive Decision series continues with a two-part episode, featuring guest Michael Walton from the  Action Network  and  Bulls Confidential . In part one, he lays out a vision to make the team playoff bound in 2022. Which veteran point guard does he want to sign this summer?

In our latest Executive Decision episode, Edward Shuler Jr. from the Bulls Gold podcast takes on the role of armchair GM. Find out how he would make the Chicago Bulls a playoff team in 2022 and a contender by 2023. Also, which big-name point guard does he want this summer?

Elias Schuster from Bleacher Nation Bulls joins us for our next Executive Decision episode. Taking on the roll of Executive VP Arturas Karnisovas, find out how he would get the Chicago Bulls into the playoffs in 2022 and near title contention entering 2023. Also, how would be handle Zach LaVine's contract situation?

The "Executive Decision" series kicks off with Salim Suterwalla from Bulls Gold . Salim takes on the roll of Chicago Bulls' management and delivers a plan to build the team into a playoff team in 2022 and a title contending team entering 2023. Find out how he would attack the upcoming offseason and remain flexible.

Matt Gentile reflects on the 2020-21 season and explores what key additions could help the Bulls make the playoffs in 2022. Will the Zach LaVine's contract situation loom large this offseason? Also, Matt discusses the return to an "old-but-good" format to podcast.

We conclude our Media Matters series with UIC digital journalism professor & media consultant Mike Reilley. Mike talks about his days in the newsroom, including his stint as one of the Chicago Tribune's first web editors for the sports department in the mid-90s. Also, what skills do you or evolving journalists need in the digital age?

K.C. Johnson, Chicago Bulls reporter, joins the Media Matter series to discuss about his accomplished career in sports journalism. He talks about his breakthrough and time at the Chicago Tribune, why he moved to NBC Sports Chicago and how access could change sports media going forward.

Big Dave Watson from the BAWL! on Bulls Podcast and Bulls Outcasts joins host Matt Gentile to try and kick the post trade deadline blues. How is this team 3-8 after acquiring Nikola Vucevic? Are things only going to get worse with Zach LaVine out of the lineup? 

Annie Costabile, reporter from the Chicago Sun-Times , joins us on the latest episode of our Media Matters series. We discuss her role as a multimedia reporter, hosting the Equal Play podcast, the direction of sports media and how more female voices can find their way into the industry.

Tony Gill, podcast producer at NBC Sports Chicago, joins us on the first episode of our Media Matters series. We discuss his time as a producer at 670 The Score, move to digital content and ambitions going forward. What direction does he think sports media is turning to?

K.C. Johnson from NBC Sports Chicago gives his thoughts on what the Chicago Bulls could do at the trade deadline. Will they be active or status quo? Could Lauri Markkanen or Thaddeus Young be on the move? Also, host Matt Gentile gives more details on the podcast's new Media Matters series.

Host Matt Gentile announces a special series set to kick off in a couple of weeks. He also is joined by Brad "Buzz" Squires from On Tap Sports Net and Bulls On Tap podcast to discuss changes to the starting lineup and the upcoming trade deadline.

Garry Calzone joins host Matt Gentile to discuss Zach LaVine's All-Star campaign and what to do with Lauri Markkanen. Also, would it be better for the Chicago Bulls to barely make or miss the playoffs this season?

Katy Duffy from NBC Sports Chicago joins host Matt Gentile to discuss the latest on the Chicago Bulls & Sky. What does the future hold for Zach LaVine, Lauri Markkanen, Coby White & Thaddeus Young? Also, does the signing of Candace Parker make the Sky title favorites?

Host Matt Gentile is joined by Ryan Borja from Bulls Confidential. They chat about the growing optimism surrounding the Chicago Bulls through the first 11 games. Which players have show some real growth? They also discuss Zach LaVine trade speculation and Lauri Markkanen's return.