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  • The Big Red Bus - Episode 284 - Extending Miller and The Giddey Debate

    The Big Red Bus - Episode 284 - Extending Miller and The Giddey Debate
    Oct 18 2026

    Recorded just before Friday's last preseason game, See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss Noa Essengue's progress, a potential contract extension with Leonard Miller, and the debate around Josh Giddey.


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    54 min
  • The Big Red Bus - Episdoe 283 - The Big Red Bus – Episode 283: The First Two Preseason Games

    The Big Red Bus - Episdoe 283 - The Big Red Bus – Episode 283: The First Two Preseason Games
    Oct 11 2026
    Show Notes & Timestamps

    3:00 – Early Issues with the Matas & Caleb Fit
    Examining the early chemistry between Matas Buzelis and Caleb Wilson, their offensive roles, and potential challenges playing together.

    23:00 – Drawing Double Teams
    How opposing defenses are reacting to Caleb and the opportunities that double teams can create for the rest of the Bulls' offense.

    25:00 – Issues with the Offense Setting Up Caleb
    Are the Bulls doing enough to put Caleb in positions to succeed? A discussion of offensive execution, shot creation, and getting the most out of his abilities.

    38:00 – Swain
    Breaking down Swain's early preseason performance and what he could bring to the Bulls.

    44:00 – Bright Spots
    Ending on a positive note with the most encouraging performances, developments, and takeaways from the Bulls' first two preseason games.


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    51 min
  • The Big Red Bus - Episode 282 - The Five Reasons the Bulls Will Be Better or Worse

    The Big Red Bus - Episode 282 - The Five Reasons the Bulls Will Be Better or Worse
    Oct 9 2026
    The Big Red Bus – Episode Show Notes

    See Red Fred & The Podfather Doug Thonus

    Episode Summary

    See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus are back for another episode of The Big Red Bus, kicking things off with a sleepy Doug, a shameless plug for Bulls Beat and the Knights of the Roundball Table, and a discussion of the Bulls' new announcers. The guys also break down a recent Josh Giddey video before Fred shares his five biggest reasons the Bulls could exceed expectations this season. But it's not all optimism, as Fred also explores five reasons the Bulls could disappoint, examining both the upside and potential pitfalls of this intriguing roster.

    Show Notes & Timestamps
    • 0:00 – Doug Just Woke Up: The Podfather gets off to a sleepy start as the guys kick off another episode.
    • 2:00 – Bulls Beat & Knights of the Roundball Table: A shameless plug for Bulls coverage and opportunities for fans to join the conversation.
    • 3:25 – New Bulls Announcers: Fred and Doug discuss the new voices covering the Chicago Bulls.
    • 13:00 – Josh Giddey Video: A discussion of a recent Giddey video and what it means for the Bulls.
    • 14:15 – Fred's Five Reasons the Bulls Could Be Better & Five Reasons They Could Be Worse

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    48 min
  • The Big Red Bus - Episode 281 - Goodbye Rob Hello Buddy

    The Big Red Bus - Episode 281 - Goodbye Rob Hello Buddy
    Sep 29 2026

    See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus record an episode discussing the departure of Rob Dillingham and the arrival of Buddy Hield. They also discuss the Jalen Bruson appearance on SNL.


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    51 min
  • The Big Red Bus - The Knights of the Roundball Table - Episode 1

    The Big Red Bus - The Knights of the Roundball Table - Episode 1
    Sep 26 2026

    Knights of the RoundBall Table Episode 1:
    1:00 - Who was your favorite Bull?
    11:30 — Opening Question What current Bull are you most excited about?
    19:40 — Matas
    29:00 — Billy Donovan Retrospective
    41:00 — Predictions for the Season


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    47 min
  • The Big Red Bus - Bulls Beat Reborn Number 4

    The Big Red Bus - Bulls Beat Reborn Number 4
    Sep 22 2026

    The Podfather Doug Thonus brings back Bulls Beat Reborn for solo episode number 4.


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    30 min
  • The Big Red Bus - Episode 280 - Do They Fit

    The Big Red Bus - Episode 280 - Do They Fit
    Sep 17 2026
    The Big Red Bus — Episode 280: Do They Fit?See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus are back for Episode 280 of The Big Red Bus, covering a little Bears football before diving into several major Bulls topics.See Red Fred and Doug break down the Bears’ controversial fourth-and-one gamble from deep in their own territory, discuss the future of Rob Dillingham and what Chicago should be looking for from him heading into training camp, react to Taj Gibson officially returning to the Bulls organization as an assistant coach, and then tackle the biggest question facing Chicago’s roster: Can the Bulls’ Big 3 actually fit together on both ends of the floor?Show Notes3:23 — Bears Fourth-and-One GambleThe Bears go for it on fourth-and-one from their own 21-yard line in the second quarter against Carolina. Caleb Williams is stopped on the quarterback sneak, and the Panthers quickly capitalize to tie the game at 21-21. Fred and Doug discuss the decision, the execution, and the risk involved.9:00 — Rob Dillingham DiscussionA look at Rob Dillingham following the trade from Minnesota, his wrist surgery, his outlook heading into Bulls training camp, and where he may ultimately fit in Chicago’s guard rotation.16:06 — Taj Gibson Returns to ChicagoTaj Gibson retires after 17 NBA seasons and immediately begins the next chapter of his basketball career, joining the Bulls as an assistant coach under Tiago Splitter. Fred and Doug discuss what Taj brings to the coaching staff, locker room, and organization.Also Discussed — Do They Fit?The guys examine whether the Bulls’ Big 3 can function together offensively and defensively. Where does each player fit? Who guards whom? Is there enough shooting, defensive versatility, and role definition to make the combination work?Big Red Bus Top 10 Bulls Collectibles & GearAs discussed on the show, here are our Top 10 recommendations for Bulls collectibles and gear. The first five are all priced under $20.Chicago Bulls Zamac Keychainhttps://www.amazon.com/chicago-bulls-zamac-keychain-logo/dp/B094YYN2NW?tag=chicagobullse-20Chicago Bulls PVC Keychainhttps://www.amazon.com/Desert-Cactus-Chicago-Bulls-Keychain/dp/B09DB4GT6T?tag=chicagobullse-20Chicago Bulls Sticker Decalhttps://www.amazon.com/Chicago-Officially-Licensed-Scrapbook-Individual/dp/B098XXJ2BZ?tag=chicagobullse-20Chicago Bulls Felt Pennanthttps://www.amazon.com/WinCraft-Chicago-Bulls-Pennant-Full/dp/B00XWK8WN2?tag=chicagobullse-20Michael Jordan Funko Pophttps://www.amazon.com/Bulls-Michael-Jordan-Vinyl-Figure/dp/B07KPSDWJJ?tag=chicagobullse-20Ultra Game Super Soft Game Day T-Shirt — The Everyday Favoritehttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1H7D1RD?tag=chicagobullse-20NBA Official Chicago Bulls Officially Licensed T-Shirthttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1HSQWCH?tag=chicagobullse-20NBA Chicago Bulls Stacked City Logo T-Shirthttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4GJM9PG?tag=chicagobullse-20NBA Official Chicago Bulls Boundless T-Shirthttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDJHYKKS?tag=chicagobullse-20NBA Chicago Bulls Officially Licensed Pullover Hoodiehttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK4F5TQ9?tag=chicagobullse-20 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    42 min
  • The Big Red Bus - Episode 279 - Dish on the Commish

    The Big Red Bus - Episode 279 - Dish on the Commish
    Sep 9 2026

    See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the reign of Adam Silver. They also do a deep dive on where Matas is best suited to guard...at the the 3 or 4.


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    1 ora e 11 min