The Big Red Bus: A Chicago Bulls Podcast

See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus break down the NBA draft with their top four rankings. They also complete a deep dive on key prospects Dailyn Swain, Allen Graves, Morez Johnson Jr., and Aday Mara. They start off the show discussing the hiring of Tiago Splitter. It’s a fun, insightful conversation about the upcoming draft and team news.

See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus break down Josh Giddey’s declining free throw rate and what’s really driving it—scheme, shot profile, or aggression. They also dive into Ayo Dosunmu’s “prohibited shots” comments and the backlash around the Bulls seemingly discouraging the mid-range game. Is this smart, modern basketball or overthinking development? A passionate debate on analytics vs. instinct and where the Bulls are headed.

On this episode of The Big Red Bus, See Red Fred and Doug Thonus react to the Bulls’ recent wins over the Suns and Warriors, debating whether late-season victories help development or hurt the team’s chances at a top draft pick. Fred argues that the Bulls should prioritize maximizing lottery odds, noting that wins could reduce their chances of landing a potential franchise-changing player like A.J. DeBonsa. The hosts also discuss the current Bulls core of Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis, agreeing that while both are promising pieces, the team still needs a true superstar to become a championship contender.

In the latest episode of The Big Red Bus podcast, driver See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus celebrate the Chicago Bulls' dramatic turnaround, going undefeated in March, with a dominant win over the Milwaukee Bucks—after an entirely winless February that featured an 11-game losing streak. They dive into the key contributions from that Bucks victory, while also examining the ongoing struggles of newcomer Rob Dillingham as he adjusts to increased minutes but faces shooting inconsistencies in his new role with the team. The conversation shifts focus to promising young forward Matas Buzelis, highlighting his recent surge in production alongside discussions about the noticeable absence of his mid-range jump shots in his evolving game. Doug finishes with a story time on a mysterious absence of Buffalo Trace Bourbon at his house.