The Big Red Bus: A Chicago Bulls Podcast
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Show overview
The Big Red Bus: A Chicago Bulls Podcast has been publishing since 2018, and across the 8 years since has built a catalogue of 211 episodes. That works out to roughly 150 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 34 min and 51 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 6 days ago, with 36 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 41 episodes published. Published by Bleav + The Big Red Bus: A Chicago Bulls Podcast.
From the publisher
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!
Latest Episodes
View all 211 episodesThe Big Red Bus - Episode 268 - Wilson and Swain Got Game
The Big Red Bus - Episode 267 - Swain, Graves, MJJ, and Mara Prospect Breakdowns
The Big Red Bus - Episode 266 - Flemings, Burries, and Brown Jr. Prospect Breadowns
The Big Red Bus - Episode 265 - Nate Ament, Karim Lopez and Yaxel Lendeborg Prospect Breadowns
The Big Red Bus - Episode 264 - Carr & Philon Jr. Breakdowns
The Big Red Bus - Episode 263 - Wagler & Acuff Breakdowns
The Big Red Bus - Episode 262 - My Kind of Towns
The Big Red Bus - Episode 261 - Peterson-Steinbach Prospect Breakdowns
The Big Red Bus - Episode 260 - Four!
The Big Red Bus - Episode 259 - The Greatest Press Conference of All-Time
The Big Red Bus - Episode 258 - Bryson Graham is the Choice
The Big Red Bus - Episode 257 - The End of the Tank
The Big Red Bus - Episdoe 256 - The Lords of the Rings Will Sing
The Big Red Bus - Episode 255 - Fred Buys The Team
The Big Red Bus - Episode 254 - Goodbye Billy
The Big Red Bus - Episode 253 - Dribble and Pass to the Fallen Prophet
The Big Red Bus - Episode 252 - Billy Don't You Lose My Number
Ep 251The Big Red Bus - Episode 251 - Six Years, One Playoff Win, Goodbye AKME
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus jump on the mic to break down the long-awaited end of the AKME era—widely regarded as the most disappointing front office tenure in Chicago Bulls history. From questionable roster construction and missed opportunities to a lack of direction and identity, the guys unpack how things unraveled over six frustrating seasons. But this isn’t just a post-mortem. Fred and Doug turn the page to what comes next—what the Bulls’ new leadership must prioritize, which assets (if any) can anchor a rebuild, and whether there’s a realistic path back to relevance in the Eastern Conference. It’s an honest, unfiltered conversation that blends frustration, accountability, and a cautious sense of hope for what’s ahead. If you’ve been riding through the highs and (mostly) lows of this era, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 250The Big Red Bus - Episode 250 - The Song Contest
🎙️ Big Red Bus – Episode 250 Episode 250 tips off with See Red Fred joining Waddle & Silvy on Thursday’s show. ⏱️ 3:30 – Fred and the Podfather dive into the idea of “Two Leagues” in today’s NBA — the teams truly trying to win vs. those clearly positioning for the future. The Chicago Bulls? Stuck in the middle… failing at both winning and tanking. ⏱️ 9:00 – The Podfather breaks down the three “acceptable” tanking paths the NBA has effectively created — and where the Bulls fit (or don’t). ⏱️ 21:28 – Doug unveils his entry into the Song Contest: “Play-In Parade” 🎶 ⏱️ 24:27 – See Red Fred counters with his own masterpiece: “AKME” 🎤 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 249The Big Red Bus - Episode 249 - Superstar Indicators and Ivey Thoughts
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss a significant predictive indicator for elite superstars to open the show. They then discuss the Jaden Ivey situation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.