

By The Horns: A Chicago Bulls Show
Chicago Sports Network
Welcome to By The Horns, a podcast covering the Chicago Bulls. Hosted by Chicagoans Camron Smith and Drew Stevens. We’ll bring you the latest updates along with guest interviews and breaking news. Episodes are released every Tuesday and Thursday.
Episodes
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Jan 24, 2023 • 30min
Alex Caruso’s health and Patrick Williams growth push Bulls forward
The Bulls are playing good team basketball of late and propelling themselves to a 3-game winning streak after beating the Atlanta Hawks at home. With Alex Caruso finally healthy and Patrick Williams being more aggressive, what can the Bulls achieve? Tony Gill, K.C. Johnson and Jason Goff break down why the Bulls are on a streak and if the Bulls can continue this week as they fight to get back to .500.
1:36 - Alex Caruso being back healthy is a key to Bulls success
8:07 - Patrick Williams gets his first double-double of the year. Has he figured it out?
15:30 - What should fans expect from Patrick Williams going forward?
21:00 - What is a successful week for the Bulls this week

Jan 20, 2023 • 24min
Bulls beat Pistons in Paris, France
The Bulls make the trip to Paris and come up with the win. Will they be able to continue the success back home? Tony Gill, Jason Goff and live from Paris, K.C. Johnson discuss the Bulls win over the Pistons in the city of love. The guys also discuss the importance of the Bulls being in France, the NBA selecting the Bulls to play, how the team spent their time there and much more.

Jan 16, 2023 • 52min
Exclusive interview with Bulls VP of basketball operations Artūras Karnišovas
When the Bulls last played in Paris in 1997, the opponent’s leading scorer in the championship was none other than Artūras Karnišovas. Now he runs the Bulls’ basketball operations. Karnišovas joins the Bulls Talk Podcast to detail his compelling backstory, which included facing Michael Jordan and the 1992 Dream Team in Lithuania’s first Olympics as an independent country and receiving KGB clearance to play at Seton Hall.

Jan 12, 2023 • 23min
Bulls first half breakdown and a special shoutout
Tony Gill, K.C Johnson and Jason Goff discuss the first half of the season as the Bulls push for a playoff spot. K.C. also gives an update on DeMar DeRozan's injury. Later, they discuss Zach LaVine's scoring streak and predict how the rest of the season will go. Finally, the guys give a special shoutout to Bulls reporter and friend Rob Schaefer.

Jan 5, 2023 • 46min
Bulls beat Nets, examining DeRozan vs. LaVine crunch time usage
The Bulls get the unlikely win against the surging Brooklyn Nets as the Bulls push for a playoff spot continues. Rob Schaefer, K.C. Johnson and Tony Gill discuss how the Bulls pulled off the upset and how this win can push them forward. Later in the pod, the guys discuss the clutch time usage between DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine after Billy Donovan responded to how he chooses to coach in those situations — oftentimes by allowing DeRozan to take the majority of those shots.

Jan 2, 2023 • 38min
Bulls lose to Cavaliers, New Year hopes for the Bulls
The Bulls are coming off a close loss to the division rival Cleveland Cavaliers, another game where Bulls star Zach LaVine didn’t see the ball much in crunch time. K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer and Tony Gill discuss Zach’s comments on his lack of touches in close games and why he isn’t seeing the ball in those moments. Later in the pod, the guys discuss their favorite moment of 2022 for the Bulls and what they hope for in 2023.

Dec 30, 2022 • 43min
Will Bulls put together a streak after big Milwaukee Bucks win?
In an exciting matchup at the United Center, the Bulls beat the championship contending Milwaukee Bucks in overtime. Is this the win the Bulls need to get their season back on track? K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer and Tony Gill break down the win and how the Bulls can get back into the playoff picture. The crew also discusses the Grayson Allen kerfuffle, DeMar DeRozan’s 40-point outing, and much more!

Dec 27, 2022 • 38min
Can Billy Donovan, Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan figure it out before the NBA trade deadline?
The Bulls suffered another debilitating loss, this time to the young and scrappy Houston Rockets. After the Bulls won 3 straight on the road, why did they lay an egg against the worst team in the West? K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer and Tony Gill discuss the long-term impact of the loss and debate which of "The Big 3" should be moved for this era of Bulls basketball to succeed. Strap in Bulls fans, we have you covered.

Dec 22, 2022 • 1h 2min
How serious is disconnect in Bulls’ locker room?
The Bulls pulled out a much-needed win against the Miami Heat. But is all well in the Bulls' locker room? Rob Schaefer, K.C. Johnson and Jason Goff discuss the latest on the Bulls and whether the players are splintering after the significant loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves, or if they are they finding ways to come together. Get the inside scoop on what's happening with the Bulls with the best coverage on the beat, the Bulls Talk Podcast.

Dec 20, 2022 • 1h 11min
An honest look into Artūras Karnišovas, Billy Donovan and the LaVine-DeRozan relationship
The Bulls are sliding and sliding fast. After one of the worst losses of the year, it’s time to ask: Are the Bulls problems bigger than they can handle? In an extensive and detailed episode of the Bulls Talk Podcast, Rob Schaefer, Tony Gill and Will Perdue break down the Bulls' loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, who or what is to blame for these losses and if the Zach LaVine DeMar DeRozan relationship is breaking down. All that and a lot more on the Bulls Talk Podcast!