Chicago Sun-Times wordsmith and firebrand Joe Cowley @jcowleyhoops takes the wheel on the Big Red Bus. See Red Fred @cbefred and Doug Thonus @Doug_thonus ask him some Bulls-related questions, and the episode ends with a Joe Cowley - See Red Fred debate on KAT and Thibs.

See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus have the honor of chatting with the GOAT of CHGO, Will Gottlieb, for his first ride on the Big Red Bus. They discuss a variety of topics, including: What would you do if you were put in charge of the Bulls today? What do you think the Bulls will do? What do you think the PWill / DeMar contracts will will l…

See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss several Bulls and Bears related topics. Poll results for LBJ to the Bulls 1:00 Playoff Talk 12:00 Who would want Zach LaVine? 22:00 Bears Talk 34:00

See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the embarassing Play-In loss to the Heat. They predict potential changes in the offseason, and also address the growing boycott movement.

See Red Fred & the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the disappointing loss vs the Knicks. They also do a deeper dive on the Eastern and Western conference contenders.

Kevin Anderson of NBC Sports Chicago Jumps on the Bus / April 4 2024 Kevin’s Biggest Disappointments Regarding this Bulls' Season 2:00 Vucevic 11:19 DeMar’s Future 12:30 Ranking the Chicago Fanbase Excitment 40:00

See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the roller coaster ride of the past week. Doug provides his reasons for why the Bulls are so inconsistent, and why they can't guard the 3-point line. Email SeeRedFred@gmail.com with your mailbag questions for the next show. You will be automatically enrolled in a contest to win a Bulls Inconic Imag…

The Big Red Bus - To DeMar or Not to Demar March 25 2024 See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the Bulls' Loss to the Celtics, a review of their Buzzsaw schedule, and the future of DeMar DeRozan. Bulls Celtics 1:00 Less Fouls are Being Called…does it help or hurt the Bulls? 6:30 Buzzsaw Schedule Review 12:30 2009 Similarities? 17:00 De…

See Red Fred @cbefred and the Podfather Doug Thonus @Doug_Thonus discuss a variety of Bulls topics, and close with predictions on who will return next season on the current roster. 1:00 The Buzzsaw Schedule Stretch Update (A Pistons L, a Cavs W) 7:20 High Character Individuals on the Team 12:00 The Milwaukee Meltdown 14:00 PatBev 24:00 Bitim 28:00 …

February 24 2024 / See Red Fred @cbefred and the Podfather Doug Thonus @Doug_Thonus discuss the future of Patrick Williams, DeMar DeRozan, and Zach Lavine. 1:00 The Return of Ryan A 4:00 The Buzzsaw Schedule 9:00 Is AKME Gone If We Finish 11th or Worse? 11:45 Prophetic Robes: We Will Finish 9th. What Happens This Summer? 22:00 DeMar DeRozan 28:00 Z…

See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the incredible play of Ayo and Vooch in recent games. They also discuss which teams in both conferences have a legit chance of getting to the Finals.

See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the AKME inaction at the trade deadline.

See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the 21-25 Bulls, currently the 9th seed in the Eastern Conference. They rate the Bulls with the highest trade value, and predict what AKME will do before the trade deadline. See Red Fred: @cbefred Email the Show: SeeRedFred@gmail.com

See Red Fred is joined by the NBA Index columnist PaulieG to discuss the Bulls loss to the Cavs. They also the team ramifications of moving DeRozan or LaVine.

See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus provide their thoughs on the booing incident at the Ring of Honor. They also do a deep dive into some traditional stats, which served as an eye-opener.

See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the Bulls 2-game winning streak, courtesy of the Charlotte Hornets. The Bus is diverted early in the show to Halas Drive to talk about the Bears draft pick.

See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the improving Bulls, and debate their best next steps in terms of trading Zach and/or players to go for a playoff run or a mild rebuild.

See Red Fred is joined by College Football expert Rob Tate to discuss the state of college football, and offer their predictions/prophecies for the bowl games that matter over the next few days.

See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the improvement of the young Bulls players, specifically Coby, Patrick and Ayo.

See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the 4-game winning streak, the emerging stardom of Coby White, and the next 6 games. Doug also provides his quarterly grades.

See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus take out the bus to discuss the current nadir of our beloved Bulls in the past 20 years. They debate who has a higher trade value: Caruso or Zach?

See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus are joined by MarkK from Australia for a big red bus ride to discuss Vooch, Reinsdorf, Billy in Part 2 of our discussion.

In Part 1 of this bus ride, See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus welcome their friend MarkK from Australia on the Glorious Monstrosity, to discuss Patrick Williams, Zach LaVine, Vooch, and the path forward.

See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss Ayo's incredible performance in a win against the Pistons.

See Red Fred and The Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the sorry state of the Bulls after the loss to Denver. The Bulls stand at 2-5 and last place in the Central Division...SRF & DT discuss the reasons why.

See Red Fred and the Podfather discuss the Bulls so far this season, with a particular focus on the Pacers game.

A despondent See Red Fred is consoled by the Podfather Doug Thonus after a disappointing Game 1 home loss for the Bulls vs the Thunder. They break down the game.

See Red Fred is joined on the bus by Paulie G of the Chicago Bullseye and NBA Index. Overall Thoughts on the Bulls Preseason 1:02 Patrick Williams 6:00 Likes and Dislikes for the Preseason 16:00 Julian Phillips 23:00 Predictions 25:00

See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the Bulls Opening Preseason game vs the Bucks. They discuss the encouraging play of Coby White, and the future of Patrick Williams.

See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the potential acquisition of Jrue Holiday in a trade between the Bulls and the Blazers.

See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss their feelings about the surprising US loss to Germany in the FIBA World Cup. They also provide their predictions on who will start, but more importantly, who should start for the Beloved Bulls.

See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the Anti-Perspirant Wars and the signing of Terry Taylor. They also play "Guess that Bulls Player Salary", and discuss the James Harden situation.

See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss cruise ship antics and all the latest and non-latest Bulls' news. Why sing "Zombie" on a Cruise Ship? 1:00 Ayo is Back! 12:00 Bittum & JFL 20:00 The Future of DeMar with the Bulls 30:00 DeMar’s Departure? 44:00

See Red Fred and The Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the Bulls moves during the 2023 July NBA Free Agent Period.

See Red Fred interviews Jamie Field, Blazers expert & childhood friend of Klay Thompson. The discuss the options for Dame going forward, and the likely next steps.

See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the Zach LaVine trade rumors and the potential paths forward for the Beloved Bulls.

June 2 2023. Attendees: See Red Fred, The Podfather Doug Thonus Agenda: See Red Fred & the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the breaking news about negotiations opening with Vooch to return. Billy Ocean vs Frank Ocean 1:00 Options on Vucevic 5:25 What will the Bulls pay Vucevic 17:00 Sing and Trade for Ayton 23:23…

ATTENDEES: See Red Fred, The Podfather Doug Thonus AGENDA:See Red Fred & the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss Zach LaVine as a #2 option when compared to the current set of playoff teams. They also provide a grade for Zach LaVine’s 2022-23 season. Suns vs Nuggets Game 4 Greatness 1:00 Zach LaVine as a second option 5:25…

See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus continue the debates around the Butler trade and Thibs. They close the show by providing a grade for DeMar DeRozan for his efforts in the 2022-23 season.

See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the Bulls' L vs Miami, and what teams are best equipped to handle this change.

See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the return of the Red Leviathan to contender status. The future of Coby White is also discussed in detail.

See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the unmitigated disaster known as the 26-33 Chicago Bulls at the All Star Break.

See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the Bulls lack of activity at the trade deadline.

See Red Fred @cbefred & the Podfather discuss the trade rumors surrounding the Bulls (Crowder for Coby) as we approach the trade deadline.

See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the potential ways the Bulls could "Make the Jump" through internal development.

See Red Fred and Doug Thonus discuss the recent negative tone of Big Red Bus rides. This episode was recorded just before the loss to the Thunder.

See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the epic disaster of a loss to Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavs.

See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the unmitigated disaster in Minnesota. See Red Fred argues that this may be the lowest point in the past 20 years.

See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss recent wins against Dallas and Washington, and several "big picture" decisions the Bulls must make in choosing a path.

See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus provide their quarterly grades in the wake of the loss at Golden State.