The Big Red Bus: A Chicago Bulls Podcast

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...

🎙️ 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...

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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 Big Red Bus – Episode Title: “Interview with Betsey Cashmoney”

Episode Summary:
See Red Fred welcomes Bulls Twitter legend Betsey Cashmoney onto the Big Red Bus to break down the ...

Episode Title: The Big Red Bus - Episode 207 - Finals Talk and the Cedric Coward Eval

Episode Notes:

Hop aboard The Big Red Bus with See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus as they navigate the latest turns in the NBA landscape and assess what it all means for the Chicago Bulls.

00:00 – Intro and Banter
Fred and Doug kick things off with their trademark back-and-forth, setting the stage for a loaded episode.

05:00 – NBA Finals An...

🎙 Podcast Notes: "The Lacey James Interview" – Big Red Bus with See Red Fred
Guest: Lacey James
Host: See Red Fred Pfeiffer
Episode Title: Lacey James Interview on the Big Red Bus: His Basketball Journey & Focus on Faith 

🔊 Episode Overview:

This episode of The Big Red Bus kicks off with See Red Fred sharing his latest thoughts on the Indiana Pacers’ impressive postseason run and the firing of Tom Thibodeau by the Ne...