The Big Red Bus - Episdoe 256 - The Lords of the Rings Will Sing

About this episode

The episode features a debate on which Bulls jersey number should be retired next and discusses the potential return of Tom Thibodeau, along with a song battle.

🎙️ The Big Red Bus – Episode 256: “The Lords of the Rings Will Sing” In Episode 256, See Red Fred and the Podfather are joined by MarkK from Australia again. They dive into one of the most passionate debates among Bulls fans—which jersey number should be retired next? From franchise legends to modern-era contributors, the discussion blends nostalgia, logic, and a little classic Big Red Bus chaos. The conversation then shifts to a polarizing question: would bringing Tom Thibodeau back to Chicago actually make sense? The episode wraps in true Big Red Bus fashion, featuring the latest entries in the ongoing Bulls song battle. The Podfather debuts “Spreadsheet Rebuild", while See Red Fred counters with “I Miss You Billy,” a nostalgic and emotional ode to the departed Coach Billy Donovan.

People in this episode

Hosts: See Red Fred, Podfather

Guest: MarkK

Topics covered

• jersey number retirement
• Bulls fan debate
• Tom Thibodeau
• Bulls song battle
• nostalgia
• franchise legends

Keywords

• Chicago Bulls
• jersey retirement
• Tom Thibodeau
• Billy Donovan
• Bulls songs
• See Red Fred
• Podfather

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Chicago Bulls

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