The Big Red Bus: A Chicago Bulls Podcast
By The Big Red Bus: A Chicago Bulls Podcast
The Big Red Bus: A Chicago Bulls PodcastApr 21, 2024
The Big Red Bus - Episode 171 - Play In Around
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the embarassing Play-In loss to the Heat. They predict potential changes in the offseason, and also address the growing boycott movement.
The Big Red Bus - Episode 170 - Knicked Up
See Red Fred & the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the disappointing loss vs the Knicks. They also do a deeper dive on the Eastern and Western conference contenders.
The Big Red Bus - Episode 169 - Kevin Anderson of NBC Sports Chicago Rides the Bus
Kevin Anderson of NBC Sports Chicago Jumps on the Bus / April 4 2024
Kevin’s Biggest Disappointments Regarding this Bulls' Season 2:00
Vucevic 11:19
DeMar’s Future 12:30
Ranking the Chicago Fanbase Excitment 40:00
The Big Red Bus - Episode 168 - Stuck in the Lower Middle
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the roller coaster ride of the past week. Doug provides his reasons for why the Bulls are so inconsistent, and why they can't guard the 3-point line.
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The Big Red Bus - Episode 167 - To DeMar or Not to DeMar
The Big Red Bus - To DeMar or Not to Demar
March 25 2024
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the Bulls' Loss to the Celtics, a review of their Buzzsaw schedule, and the future of DeMar DeRozan.
Bulls Celtics 1:00
Less Fouls are Being Called…does it help or hurt the Bulls? 6:30
Buzzsaw Schedule Review 12:30
2009 Similarities? 17:00
DeMar’s Future 34
Dalen Terry 40
Javonte Green is Back 47
The Big Red Bus - Episode 166 - Roster Returns
See Red Fred @cbefred and the Podfather Doug Thonus @Doug_Thonus discuss a variety of Bulls topics, and close with predictions on who will return next season on the current roster.
1:00 The Buzzsaw Schedule Stretch Update (A Pistons L, a Cavs W)
7:20 High Character Individuals on the Team
12:00 The Milwaukee Meltdown
14:00 PatBev
24:00 Bitim
28:00 Will He Be Back?
45:00 Vucevic Shots
The Big Red Bus - Episode 165 - The Imminent Big Decisions
February 24 2024 /
See Red Fred @cbefred and the Podfather Doug Thonus @Doug_Thonus discuss the future of Patrick Williams, DeMar DeRozan, and Zach Lavine.
1:00 The Return of Ryan A
4:00 The Buzzsaw Schedule
9:00 Is AKME Gone If We Finish 11th or Worse?
11:45 Prophetic Robes: We Will Finish 9th. What Happens This Summer?
22:00 DeMar DeRozan
28:00 Zach LaVine…Would you give up an asset to remove him from the roster?
44:00 Darnell Mayberry Article
The Big Red Bus - Episode 164 - Ayo Ascending
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the incredible play of Ayo and Vooch in recent games. They also discuss which teams in both conferences have a legit chance of getting to the Finals.
The Big Red Bus - Episode 163 - Another Trade Dudline
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the AKME inaction at the trade deadline.
The Big Red Bus - Episode 162 - The Bulls with the Highest Trade Value
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the 21-25 Bulls, currently the 9th seed in the Eastern Conference. They rate the Bulls with the highest trade value, and predict what AKME will do before the trade deadline. See Red Fred: @cbefred Email the Show: SeeRedFred@gmail.com
The Big Red Bus - Episode 161 - Bulls Cavs Review and Trade Talks
See Red Fred is joined by the NBA Index columnist PaulieG to discuss the Bulls loss to the Cavs. They also the team ramifications of moving DeRozan or LaVine.
The Big Red Bus - Episode 160 - A Deep Dive into Booing and the Numbers
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus provide their thoughs on the booing incident at the Ring of Honor. They also do a deep dive into some traditional stats, which served as an eye-opener.
The Big Red Bus - Episode 159 - Don't Forget About Dre
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the Bulls 2-game winning streak, courtesy of the Charlotte Hornets. The Bus is diverted early in the show to Halas Drive to talk about the Bears draft pick.
The Big Red Bus - Episode 158 - Happy New Cheers for the Beloved Bulls
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the improving Bulls, and debate their best next steps in terms of trading Zach and/or players to go for a playoff run or a mild rebuild.
The Big Red Bus - Episode 157 - College Football Prophecies
See Red Fred is joined by College Football expert Rob Tate to discuss the state of college football, and offer their predictions/prophecies for the bowl games that matter over the next few days.
The Big Red Bus - Episode 156 - The Rise of Coby, PWill, and Ayo
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the improvement of the young Bulls players, specifically Coby, Patrick and Ayo.
The Big Red Bus - Episode 155 - Quarterly Grades from the Podfather
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the 4-game winning streak, the emerging stardom of Coby White, and the next 6 games. Doug also provides his quarterly grades.
The Big Red Bus - Episode 154 - The Lowest Point
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus take out the bus to discuss the current nadir of our beloved Bulls in the past 20 years. They debate who has a higher trade value: Caruso or Zach?
The Big Red Bus - Episode 153 - Vooch, Reinsdorf, Billy, and MarkK Part 2
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus are joined by MarkK from Australia for a big red bus ride to discuss Vooch, Reinsdorf, Billy in Part 2 of our discussion.
The Big Red Bus - Episode 152 - Patrick, Zach, Vooch, and MarkK Part 1
In Part 1 of this bus ride, See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus welcome their friend MarkK from Australia on the Glorious Monstrosity, to discuss Patrick Williams, Zach LaVine, Vooch, and the path forward.
The Big Red Bus - Ayo Drives Faster than a Mini Cooper
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss Ayo's incredible performance in a win against the Pistons.
The Big Red Bus - Episode 150 - Please Stop Missing Threes
See Red Fred and The Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the sorry state of the Bulls after the loss to Denver. The Bulls stand at 2-5 and last place in the Central Division...SRF & DT discuss the reasons why.
The Big Red Bus - Episode 149 - Two and Two
See Red Fred and the Podfather discuss the Bulls so far this season, with a particular focus on the Pacers game.
The Big Red Bus - Episode 148 - The Big Red Bust in Game One
A despondent See Red Fred is consoled by the Podfather Doug Thonus after a disappointing Game 1 home loss for the Bulls vs the Thunder. They break down the game.
The Big Red Bus - Episode 147 - Preseason Post Up with Paulie G
See Red Fred is joined on the bus by Paulie G of the Chicago Bullseye and NBA Index.
- Overall Thoughts on the Bulls Preseason 1:02
- Patrick Williams 6:00
- Likes and Dislikes for the Preseason 16:00
- Julian Phillips 23:00
- Predictions 25:00
The Big Red Bus - Episode 146 - Reason in the Preseason
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the Bulls Opening Preseason game vs the Bucks. They discuss the encouraging play of Coby White, and the future of Patrick Williams.
The Big Red Bus - Episode 145 - Holiday Road
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the potential acquisition of Jrue Holiday in a trade between the Bulls and the Blazers.
The Big Red Bus - Episode 144 - FIBA Foibles and the Optimized Five
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss their feelings about the surprising US loss to Germany in the FIBA World Cup. They also provide their predictions on who will start, but more importantly, who should start for the Beloved Bulls.
The Big Red Bus - Episode 143 - Bulls Perspiration
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the Anti-Perspirant Wars and the signing of Terry Taylor. They also play "Guess that Bulls Player Salary", and discuss the James Harden situation.
The Big Red Bus - Episode 142 - Ayo and the Royal Zombies
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss cruise ship antics and all the latest and non-latest Bulls' news.
Why sing "Zombie" on a Cruise Ship? 1:00
Ayo is Back! 12:00
Bittum & JFL 20:00
The Future of DeMar with the Bulls 30:00
DeMar’s Departure? 44:00
The Big Red Bus - Episode 141 - Bulls 2023 Free Agent Mania
See Red Fred and The Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the Bulls moves during the 2023 July NBA Free Agent Period.
The Big Red Bus - Episode 140 - Blazers Expert Jamie Field
See Red Fred interviews Jamie Field, Blazers expert & childhood friend of Klay Thompson. The discuss the options for Dame going forward, and the likely next steps.
The Big Red Bus - Episode 139 - Doug Plans and Fred Analogies
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the Zach LaVine trade rumors and the potential paths forward for the Beloved Bulls.
The Big Red Bus - Episode 138 - Oceans Galore of Bulls Talk
June 2 2023.
Attendees: See Red Fred, The Podfather Doug Thonus
Agenda: See Red Fred & the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the breaking news about negotiations opening with Vooch to return.
Billy Ocean vs Frank Ocean 1:00
Options on Vucevic 5:25
What will the Bulls pay Vucevic 17:00
Sing and Trade for Ayton 23:23
The Big Red Bus - Episode 137 - Zach Compared to other Robins
ATTENDEES:
See Red Fred, The Podfather Doug Thonus
AGENDA: See Red Fred & the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss Zach LaVine as a #2 option when compared to the current set of playoff teams. They also provide a grade for Zach LaVine’s 2022-23 season.
- Suns vs Nuggets Game 4 Greatness 1:00
- Zach LaVine as a second option 5:25
The Big Red Bus - Episode 136 - Taxes, Jimmy, Thibs and Grading DeMar
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus continue the debates around the Butler trade and Thibs. They close the show by providing a grade for DeMar DeRozan for his efforts in the 2022-23 season.
The Big Red Bus - The Season is Over - Episode 135
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the Bulls' L vs Miami, and what teams are best equipped to handle this change.
The Big Red Bus - Episode 134 - The Return of the Red Leviathan
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the return of the Red Leviathan to contender status. The future of Coby White is also discussed in detail.
The Big Red Bus - Episode 133 - Broken at the Break
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the unmitigated disaster known as the 26-33 Chicago Bulls at the All Star Break.
The Big Red Bus - Episode 132 - Trade Dudline
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the Bulls lack of activity at the trade deadline.
The Big Red Bus - Episode 131 - Trade Rumors
See Red Fred @cbefred & the Podfather discuss the trade rumors surrounding the Bulls (Crowder for Coby) as we approach the trade deadline.
The Big Red Bus - Episode 130 - How We Can Make the Jump
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the potential ways the Bulls could "Make the Jump" through internal development.
The Big Red Bus - Episode 129 - Positively Negative
See Red Fred and Doug Thonus discuss the recent negative tone of Big Red Bus rides. This episode was recorded just before the loss to the Thunder.
The Big Red Bus - Episode 128 - Cleveland Vacation
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the epic disaster of a loss to Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavs.
The Big Red Bus - Episode 127 - The Big Red Sub
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the unmitigated disaster in Minnesota. See Red Fred argues that this may be the lowest point in the past 20 years.
The Big Red Bus - Episode 126 - Up and Down
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss recent wins against Dallas and Washington, and several "big picture" decisions the Bulls must make in choosing a path.
The Big Red Bus - Episode 125 - Quarterly Grades
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus provide their quarterly grades in the wake of the loss at Golden State.
The Big Red Bus - Episode 124 - The Big Red Trainwreck
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the Bulls disturbing trend of 6 losses over 7 games. This show was recorded an hour before the incredible win over Boston, so take the negative tone with a grain of salt.
The Big Red Abomination 1:00
The Big 3 Issues 5:00
Doug’s War on AKME 9:45
What Could you Get for….11:30
Williams over Haliburton 14:00
Patrick Williams Critique 34:00
The Big Red Bus - Episode 123 - Recorded While Driving
See Red Fred @cbefred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the 6-7 Bulls. The legends pass out grades to some key players.
The Big Red Bus - Episode 122 - No Candy For Doug
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the Bulls unfortunate losses over the weekend to the Spurs and Sixers. Doug also provides his path forward if he were named GM.