The Big Red Bus: A Chicago Bulls Podcast

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...

🎙️ Big Red Bus: Special Guest Big Dave Watson of CHGO! Episode #205

Hop on the Bus as See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus welcome the legendary Big Dave Watson from CHGO for a jam-packed episode of Bulls banter, weather warnings, and front office fire.

📰 News & Weather Talk — Only on the Big Red Bus will you get a breakdown of Bulls basketball and a brief discussion on Chicago local news broadcasts.

⏰ 6:00 mark — “What do ...

In this lively and wide-ranging episode of The Big Red Bus, See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss one of the Bulls’ most intriguing potential draft picks: Collin Murray-Boyles. The South Carolina forward has been rising up draft boards thanks to his physical style of play, defensive versatility, and emerging offensive skill set.  See Red Fred identifies Derik Queen as a player with high bust potential.

The show starts ...

The Big Red Bus & The Big Red Twelve: Draft Lottery Reaction

🎙 Episode Title: The Big Red Bus & The Big Red Twelve – NBA Draft Lottery Reaction

🚍 Hosted by: See Red Fred (@cbefred) & The Podfather Doug Thonus

📅 Episode Overview:
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus dive deep into the aftermath of the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery. With the Chicago Bulls landing the 12th pick, the duo discusses the implications for the franchise, h...

See Red Fred and Drew Stevens continue their conversation on the state of the team and the franchise. They dig deeper into the challenges facing the Bulls’ front office, the critical importance of the upcoming draft, and what it will take to restore confidence in the direction of the organization. Passionate, honest, and unfiltered—this is Bulls talk at its finest.

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Drew Stevens of The Bigs joins See Red Fred on the latest episode of the Big Red Bus for a spirited and insightful discussion on the current state of the Chicago Bulls. In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, the duo dives into the rising tensions within the Bulls fanbase, exploring why social media debates have grown increasingly toxic and divided. They examine the fierce arguments between supporters of Coby White and Josh Giddey...

In the latest episode of The Big Red Bus, titled "Play-Inferno", hosts See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus take a hard look at the Bulls' post-All-Star break performance, breaking down the wins and what they really mean for the team’s future.

The duo also dives into a critical debate: Which current Bulls players could realistically be rotation players on a championship-caliber team? With the long-term outlook in mind, Fred an...

The Big Red Bus - Episode 198 – Just Giddy about Halfcourt Shots

Hosted by See Red Fred & The Podfather, Doug Thonus

Strap in and hop aboard the Big Red Bus as See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus relive one of the most electric finishes in Bulls history—a jaw-dropping 12-second flurry where the Bulls poured in 9 points to shock the Lakers and ignite the United Center.

Fred continues his passionate campaign for Coby White, break...

🚨 New Episode of The Big Red Bus! 🚨

Recorded on Sunday—before reality hit hard—the Bulls were fresh off a rare win against Toronto. Since then? Two straight losses, including a 139-117 blowout to Cleveland. That makes them 2-9 in their last 11 games… yet somehow, they’ve increased their lead on the 10th seed. Unbelievable.

In this episode, See Red Fred and Doug Thonus break it all down:
🏀 The strong play of Zach Collins
📊 A deep di...

The Big Red Bus – Episode 195: "Broke at the Break"

In this episode of The Big Red Bus, See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus roll into the All-Star break with a sense of frustration and disappointment. The duo dives into the Zach trade and the Bulls' relative inactivity at the trade deadline, questioning the front office’s decisions with a roster that appears stuck in neutral.

Fred and Doug break down what this means for the fr...

See Red Fred @cbefred is joined for a ride on the Big Red Bus with special guest Kevin Anderson @Kevin_RossVideo.

Description: Hop on the Big Red Bus as we break down the current state of the Chicago Bulls. In this episode:

• State of the Bulls (1:00): Stuck in the middle
• Trade Talk: Zach and Vooch (22:45): Can the Bulls realistically trade Zach LaVine and Nikola Vučević? Who holds the most trade value on this roster, and wha...