Big Red Bus — Episode Segments & Timestamps

0:00 — Would You Give Up Your Pinky Toe for a Title?
The ultimate fan sacrifice debate and what a championship would really mean for Bulls fans.

5:00 — Which New Guard Do You Keep?
Breaking down the new backcourt options and who actually fits the future.

10:00 — Were the Coby & Ayo Deals Really That Good?
Re-examining the contracts, value, and how they compare to league trends.

20:00 — Zach & La...

In Part 1 of this episode, See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus react to the negative response surrounding the Coby and Ayo trades. They unpack the frustration building within the Bulls fanbase and even among loyal listeners on the Big Red Bus, exploring why the moves landed the way they did emotionally. Fred caps the segment with his car analogy to frame how fans are processing change, expectations, and direction.

Part 2 will...

See Red Fred opens with updated thoughts on Coby White following news that broke after his initial recording with Podfather Doug Thonus. Then, tune in for a special emergency segment with Fred and Doug reacting to the Jaden Ivey trade and saying adios to Vooch as the Bulls signal a new direction.

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The Big Red Bus – Episode 236 | Episode Notes

5:00 – Will Coby White Be Traded?
See Red Fred and Doug make a bet on whether or not he will be traded.

10:00 – Building Around Matas Buzelis and Josh Giddey
Is it a good idea?

15:55 – Nikola Vučević Trade Rumors
The Bulls Offer Vooch to Boston, and they say No.

19:30 – Possible Centers for Next Season
Surveying short-term and long-term options if the Bulls move on from Vooch.

26:00 – Bulls Trad...

On this episode of The Big Red Bus, See Red Fred and Doug dig into three timely Bulls topics that sit right at the heart of the team’s present and future.

Segment 1: Coby White Trade Rumors (5:00)
We open the show by unpacking the latest buzz around potential trade scenarios involving Coby White. What’s real, what’s noise, and what would moving Coby say about where the Bulls think they are right now? We look at value, fit, timing, an...

See Red Fred and Doug Thonus kick off the Big Red Bus with a burst of Chicago Bears excitement before quickly steering back toward Bulls country. Fred then unveils his “Lost in the Forest” fast-food survival game, prompting laughs, debate, and some very strong hunger-based opinions. He wraps it all by attempting—and mostly failing—to tie the game back to the Bulls fanbase’s growing excitement around Matas Buzelis, which only makes ...

In this latest episode of The Big Red Bus, See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus dive headfirst into the current disaster unfolding with the Chicago Bulls. With Coby White and Josh Giddey — the team’s two best players and starting backcourt — both sidelined with injuries, the Bulls find themselves staring into the abyss with no clear timeline for either player’s return.

Fred and Doug break down what this means for a team alrea...

Recorded just before the Bulls’ win in Atlanta, See Red Fred and Podfather Doug Thonus break down a team that suddenly looks alive after a stunning two-game sweep of the Cavs. They dig into what’s driving the surge, then rewind to the seven-game losing streak to separate fact from frustration—who actually struggled, who quietly held the line, and what it all means going forward. A timely snapshot of a Bulls season that may have jus...

️ 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...