️ Big Red Bus — Episode 231 | Podcast Summary

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In Episode 231 of the Big Red Bus, See Red Fred debuts the hit single “Bring Back Gar & Pax,” setting the tone with classic Bulls humor and satire. Fred also shares the unbelievable story of an incident involving Little People wrestlers that ultimately broug...

Episode Notes — The Big Red Bus - Interview with Joel Lorenzi (Part 1)

1. Background & Chicago Roots
In Part 1, Joel takes listeners back to where it all began—growing up on the West Side of Chicago. .

2. Career Path & Early Success
Joel discusses his path toward winning the 2023 USBWA Rising Star Award, an honor that spotlighted him nationally as one of the most promising young journalists in the game. He breaks down what that recog...

Big Red Bus – Episode 228: The Bigs Issue

Episode Notes

In this episode, See Red Fred and the Podfather tackle the growing debate in Bulls Nation surrounding the team’s frontcourt defense and the misconceptions fueling it. Fred breaks down why some defenders keep drawing the toughest scoring assignments—Banchero, Lauri Markkanen, and other oversized, high-usage forwards—and why blaming Billy Donovan for those matc...

Big Red Bus Podcast

Episode Title: AKME Redemption: The Rise of the Red Leviathan

Hosts: See Red Fred & The Podfather, Doug Thonus

Summary:
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus break down one of the most thrilling weeks in recent Bulls history — a miraculous comeback win that cements the Bulls as the #1 seed in the Eastern Conference. The guys argue that we’re witnessing the greatest front office turnaround i...

The Big Red Bus - Episode 224 - The Undefeated Red Leviathan

See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus return aboard The Big Red Bus to break down the meteoric rise of the Chicago Bulls — also known across the league as The Red Leviathan.

In this fiery episode, the duo unveils their Top 5 Reasons for the Rise of the Red Leviathan, exploring the chemistry, defensive intensity, and offensive evolution that have turned this team into...

Episode Highlights:

• 0:00 – Intro: See Red Fred Provides his thoughts on the Bulls' first 4 preseason games.

• 5:25 – The Bulls’ Best-Case Scenario: How good could the Bulls be in the weak East?

• 13:17 – Would you Trade Matas for Giannis? 

• 18:00 Can Coby Be that Guy?

• 22:00 Is Your Fifth Starter? With the core four looking sharp, Fred and Joe debate who deserves that final starting spot — balancing chemistry, de...

🚌 The Big Red Bus – Episode 221: Interview with Bruce Bernstein

Hello again, everybody — welcome aboard another exciting edition of The Big Red Bus!

In Episode 221, See Red Fred sits down with one of the most respected voices in basketball media — Bruce Bernstein. A longtime NBA media executive, producer, and podcast host, Bruce spent over 30 years at ESPN, where he was an Emmy Award–winning producer behind iconic shows like NBA T...

🔥 Episode Breakdown

1:00 – CHGO Bulls Rocks: Preseason insights and standout performances

5:00 – Taking Charge: See Red Fred & the Podfather disagree on the art of taking charges.

9:00 – Paint Protection:  Zach Collins & his Role

15:00 – Vooch: What is the future for our starting C

25:00 – The Press Conference Highlights: Fred and Doug field questions on P-Will, Coby, and the Bulls’ identity

30:00 – Patrick Williams Talk

3...

🚍 Big Red Bus Episode Summary - Episode 219 - Bulls Bologna

In this episode of the Big Red Bus, See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus steer the conversation through bologna and hoops history. The show kicks off an unlikely detour into the world of bologna sandwiches, before Doug jumps behind the wheel for a rousing round of “Guess the Win Total”—this time with the 1981–82 Detroit Pistons roster.

The duo then turns their atten...

🎙️ The Big Red Bus - Episode 218 - Giddey Up 100 Million - See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus steer the Big Red Bus into two lanes of Chicago sports talk. First stop: the Bulls and Josh Giddey’s freshly inked $100M contract — what it means for the roster, the future, and Fred’s vision of “See Red” salvation. Doug also admits See Red Fred was right. Then, the gears shift to the gridiron as the guys break down the latest Bea...

The Big Red Bus - Episode 216 - Our Cup Overfloweth

See Red Fred is joined once again by the Podfather, Doug Thonus, for a ride filled with history and hard truths.

🏀 Protect Yourself at All Times – The guys kick things off with a shocking deep dive into the astounding lack of cup usage across the NBA and other sports. Is it toughness, tradition, or just plain crazy?

📊 Guess the Wins – Fred challenges Doug to “Guess the Wins” for...

Join us on 'The Big Red Bus' as we dive deep into the world of NBA shooting guards, focusing on Coby White's unexpected ranking. In this episode, we explore the nuances of player evaluations, share nostalgic stories from Chicago Bulls history, and engage in fun trivia. Whether you're a die-hard Bulls fan or a casual basketball observer, you're sure to enjoy the lively discussions and insights. Tune in now and let's see who really d...

See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus bring a positive, See Red vibe to the latest ride on the Big Red Bus. The duo dives into which player developments could spark a massive leap forward for the Bulls, exploring scenarios that could transform the season and energize the fan base.  Follow See Red Fred on X:  @cbefred  Email the show:  SeeRedFred@gmail.com

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🎙️ Episode Overview

In Episode 213 of the Big Red Bus, See Red Fred and Doug discuss the last show, the Alex Caruso trade (again), the ongoing Josh Giddey negotiations, and the Bulls’ bleak placement at #11 in ESPN’s rebuild rankings by Tim Bontemps. They also react to the Billy Donovan extension and debate whether the Bulls will go over or under their Vegas-projected 32.5 wins.

📝 Time Stamps

0:00 – Doug’...

Episode Notes & Timeline:

• Intro – Coldplay Concert & Iconic Images

• 3:30 – Pleading to the 5%

• 5:15 – Josh Giddey

• 9:45 – AKME Improvements

• 17:00 – Yuki Mania

• 21:00 – The Trajectory of the Team
  Where is this Bulls team really headed? A sobering analysis of direction, ambition, and expectations.

• 35:00 – AKME’s Five Biggest Mistakes
  Mark provides his analysis on the five most damaging moves made by...