

By The Horns: A Chicago Bulls Show
Chicago Sports Network
Welcome to By The Horns, a podcast covering the Chicago Bulls. Hosted by Bulls Countdown Live host Camron Smith and CHSN Bulls Insider K.C. Johnson. 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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Dec 24, 2019 • 18min
Ep. 228: Where did Lauri Markkanen go?
Host Jason Goff and former Bull Kendall Gill discuss the loss the Bulls took to the Orlando Magic as they miss a chance at the playoff picture. They also discuss Lauri Markkanen's lack luster play and Zach Lavine needing a sidekick on this team.
(0:41) - Bulls lose a game they should've won
(1:49) - Lauri Markkanen isn't being the Robin to Zach Lavine's Batman
(4:33) Lauri Markkanen takes the path of least resistance
(7:25) - Nothing worse than wasted potential
(11:37) - Reaction to Jim Boylen presser after the Magic loss
(14:52) - Reaction to Lauri Markkanen presser after the Orlando loss

Dec 20, 2019 • 22min
Ep. 227: Debating our Bulls all-decade team
On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Jason Goff, Kendall Gill, Matt Peck, and David Watson debate our Bulls all-decade team.
(1:50) - An easy choice for the point guard position: Derrick Rose
(2:17) - Our starting shooting guard: Jimmy Butler and what made him special
(5:00) - On Luol Deng and why he is our starting small forward
(8:42) - Why Taj Gibson is our starting power forward, but is Pau Gasol more deserving?
(13:54) - On Joakim Noah and everything that made him a great player on and off the court
(19:21) - On Tom Thibodeau being our coach of the decade

Dec 17, 2019 • 40min
Ep. 226: Bulls Reddit ”Ask me Anything”
Jason Goff, KC Johnson, Will Perdue, and Kendall Gill open up and respond to all fan questions from the Bulls Reddit community about a lot of varying Bulls and basketball topics.
(1:18) - Which Bulls player has the highest ceiling?
(4:34) - Why can't the Bulls attract top tier free agents?
(13:45) - Can Zach Lavine do anything to get the All-Star nod?
(16:55) - Should the Bulls look to be active at the trade deadline?
(23:20) - Do the Bulls still have a shot at the playoffs?
(29:26) - Has Lauri Markkannen been relegated to just a spot up shooter?
(37:46) - What are the steps the Bulls need to take to be a legitimate contender?

Dec 13, 2019 • 26min
Ep. 225: Special Guest Ryan Arcidiacono
0:25 Ryan on his very involved sports family and choosing Villanova over Florida
3:30 On his dad’s football background and the influence it had on Ryan
5:20 Why he missed his entire senior season in high school because of a back injury
6:10 On Villanova head coach Jay Wright
7:50 On winning the National Championship at Villanova and setting up Kris Jenkins for the game-winner
11:10 On Nova’s fight song (Arci sings the song- sort of)
12:15 On graduating from Nova and getting the chance to play in the NBA
13:00 On going undrafted and starting his career in the D-League
16:10 The feeling when he signed his first guaranteed NBA contract and how he celebrated by buying ice cream
18:15 On the reasons behind the Bulls slow start
19:10 On the feeling inside the Bulls locker room
20:00 On his community service and involvement with Zenni
22:05 Rapid fire questions including most embarrassing moment and favorite restaurant in Chicago

Dec 10, 2019 • 24min
Ep. 224: Adjusting expectations; LaVine’s stellar play
On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Jason Goff, Will Perdue, and Kendall Gill discuss the Bulls in midst of a very busy week for the team.
1:40 - When is the right time to adjust expectations?
2:45 - On the Bulls record being the most surprising thing we’ve seen so far this season
3:45 - Will Perdue on when is the right time for him to adjust expectations
6:30 - What the team is telling themselves about the slow start
10:15 - On what the players can do to change things
12:50 - On players working together with the coaches
15:40 - On Zach LaVine’s tremendous play recently
20:10 - Which team had a great defense that Kendall and Will played against

Dec 6, 2019 • 41min
Ep. 223: Special guest 5-time NBA All-Star Tim Hardaway
On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Jason Goff is joined by Chicago native and former NBA star Tim Hardaway
1:10 On how a Chicago kid went to play college basketball in Texas
6:15 On growing up a Bulls fan
9:20 What did Chicago basketball make Tim?
16:30 On starting his NBA career in Golden State
22:30 On the 90’s dynasty era Bulls and what he appreciated about them
25:25 Which players did he enjoy playing against the most
26:50 On today’s game and the point guard position
29:15 On the influence of analytics on today’s NBA
34:15 On balancing what a player’s skills are vs what the system wants
38:00 On Zach LaVine and his ceiling as a player

Dec 3, 2019 • 26min
Ep. 222: KC Johnson’s positive signs for Bulls and Lauri Markkanen
On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, team insider KC Johnson joins Jason Goff to react to the Bulls west coast trip and why there are signs the team is about to turn a corner.
1:20 3 Takeaways from the win over the Kings including LaVine and Markkanen playing well together
3:10 On the Bulls offensive and defensive schemes and signs that the players are understanding the system more
6:05 On LaVine and Markkanen’s role and flexibility on offense
8:50 On Markkanen and big signs of progress
12:20 On Tomas Satoransky and his impact
15:40 Are there too many ‘nice guys’ on this Bulls team?
19:40 On Coby White’s role and how to be more consistent
22:05 Thoughts on Boylen 1-year in as head coach

Nov 28, 2019 • 21min
Ep. 221: What we are thankful for
On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Jason Goff, Kendall Gill, and Will Perdue share what they are thankful for on this holiday weekend.
0:55 - What Kendall is thankful for
1:50 - What Will is thankful for
4:30 - What Jason is thankful for
7:45 - On what long road trips can do for a team and chemistry
13:35 - On being away from family during holidays and impact on players
15:35 - On packing for road trips and the challenges a player faces

Nov 26, 2019 • 30min
Ep. 220: Blowout loss to Blazers, LaVine’s career night
On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Jason Goff is joined by Kendall Gill and Matt Peck to discuss the Bulls inconsistent offense and Zach LaVine’s career night
1:10 - On the offensive inconsistencies and reliance on 3-point shot
5:15 - Do Bulls have the right roster for this system?
9:10 - On the Bulls favorable schedule so far
9:50 - Zach Lavine’s career night vs Hornets, how close is Zach to breaking through to his potential?
14:40 - What’s next for Lauri after an awful start to the season?
20:20 - How can Bulls fix things from here?
26:00 - On Wendell Carter consistently getting into foul trouble
26:40 - More on Markkanen

Nov 20, 2019 • 20min
Ep. 219: Special guest Derrick Rose
On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, former NBA MVP Derrick Rose joins Will Perdue to discuss a variety of topics including his advice for Zion, why he wants his son PJ to grow up like Joakim Noah, and why he believes he’s so respected among players and the fans.
1:05 - On why now is the best he’s ever felt in his career mentally, physically, and emotionally
2:15 - Was Chicago the best place for him to start his career?
4:10 - On his relationship with the media, and getting criticized for sitting out the season after his ACL injury
5:55 - Advice for Zion Williamson and how to deal with criticism
8:14 - On how he approached the media, and why he felt it was personal at times
8:40 - On his time with the Knicks and learning to be the 3rd option
11:22 - On Carmelo Anthony and advice for Melo on how to fit in
12:18 - Rose on being respected by the players and fans and the ‘mask’ he wears at times
15:38 - Would the Bulls had won a championship under Thibodeau if he hadn’t gotten injured?
16:22 - On wanting his son PJ to grow up like Joakim Noah
18:32 - On his legacy and what he wants it to be
19:18 - Is he open to playing for the Bulls again?


