The Big Red Bus: A Chicago Bulls Podcast
Join See Red Fred and Bulls Beat's Doug Thonus as they break down everything Chicago Bulls! Featuring the latest Bulls' talk, interviews and more, if you are a Bulls fan, it's time to hop on The Big Red Bus!
Episodes
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...
In Episode 227, To Add AD or Not to Add AD, See Red Fred and Doug Thonus analyze the Bulls’ recent four-game losing streak and what’s driving the downturn. They also debate the case for pursuing Anthony Davis and outline what Chicago should—and shouldn’t—be willing to give up.
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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...
See Red Fred and the Podfather himself, Doug Thonus, welcome the GOAT of Bulls media — Will Gotlieb of CHGO Bulls — for a lively discussion on the team’s direction, taking charges, cup talk, and what lies ahead for Bulls Nation. #SeeRed #BigRedBus
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Episode Highlights:
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0:00 – Intro: See Red Fred Provides his thoughts on the Bulls' first 4 preseason games.
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5:25 – The Bulls’ Best-Case Scenario: How good could the Bulls be in the weak East?
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13:17 – Would you Trade Matas for Giannis?
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18:00 Can Coby Be that Guy?
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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...
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss Doug's visit on the CHGO show, the upcoming Bears season, and how high could this Bulls' team potentially end up in the Eastern Conference. Follow See Red Fred on X: @cbefred / See Red Fred on Instagram: see_red_fred
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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:
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Intro – Coldplay Concert & Iconic Images
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3:30 – Pleading to the 5%
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5:15 – Josh Giddey
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9:45 – AKME Improvements
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17:00 – Yuki Mania
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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...
🎙️ Episode Breakdown:
Segment 1: Bulls Summer League Breakdown (00:00 - 07:00)
Fred opens with a passionate rant about the Bulls’ first two Summer League games — calling them a “calamitous disaster.” He critiques the lack of shooting, questionable roster construction, and missed opportunities for player development.
Segment 2: Interview with Coach Lafayette Bell (07:00 - End)
A wide-ranging and insightful conversation with on...
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the Ball for Okoro trade in more detail. The Podfather Doug Thonus weights in with his thoughts on the blockbuster swap—Lonzo Ball heading to Cleveland, Isaac Okoro landing in Chicago.
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Big Red Bus Driver See Red Fred is joined by Alejandro D. from Bulls On Tap to break down the blockbuster Lonzo Ball–Isaac Okoro trade. Fred shares his enthusiastic take on why this may be one of AKME’s smartest moves yet, praising Okoro’s elite perimeter defense, motor, and fit in a faster-paced Bulls system. They also discusses the potential of first-round pick Noa Essengue and what his selection says about the Bulls’ evolving id...
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