

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.
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Sep 10, 2019 • 1h 1min
Ep. 201: Sam Smith on his new book with Derrick Rose, “I’ll Show You”
On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Hall of Fame writer Sam Smith discusses his new book with Derrick Rose, “I’ll Show You”.
1:35 On the perception that Rose was misunderstood by the media and that he didn’t want to play
10:45 On Rose being a quiet introvert and getting him to open up for the book
17:20 Was Sam surprised on how open Rose was for the book?
22:45 On Rose being socially aware and what Sam learned about him
30:15 On Rose saying he did not want to be drafted by the Bulls on draft night after hearing a conversation between Gar Forman and BJ Armstrong
38:55 On the narrative that Rose didn’t want to recruit other stars to come play for the Bulls, and why Rose was upset with the Bulls organization
45:37 On Rose’s relationship with Joakim Noah and their friendship
50:05 Should the Bulls retire #1? Does Rose belong in the Hall of Fame?
55:15 On Rose’s love for chess
59:40 Sam on why the Bulls will surprise people this season

Sep 5, 2019 • 31min
Ep. 200: Where do Markkanen and LaVine rank among the NBA’s best duos
On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Kendall Gill joins Kevin Anderson and Michael Walton.
1:30 - On the ridiculous debate of Larry Bird vs Blake Griffin
6:40 - Kendall on playing against Bird and Larry Legend talking trash
10:00 - On Kendall’s two dogs and our Pro Pets series
12:30 - Kendall on being part of the original NBA Jam video game
16:20 - On the league’s best duos and where Lauri+LaVine rank
20:05 - Kendall on his recent conversation with LaVine
21:20 - Kendall on the plan to train with LaVine and coach him on defense
Editor’s note: Kendall holds the NBA record for most steals in a single game with 11
23:00 - Kendall on keys to being a very good defensive player
26:20 - On the need for Lauri and LaVine to run the pick n roll together
27:45 - KG on the kind of workout the average NBA player goes through right now

Aug 22, 2019 • 30min
Ep 199: Rookie survey surprise, Joakim will double-team anyone
On this edition of the Bulls Talk Podcast, Sean Highkin and Michael Walton join Kevin Anderson.
1:00 The great Chicken Sandwich Wars- believe the hype
5:15 Judging the Bulls missed free throw promotion with Chick-fil-A
9:25 The story of Michael Jordan betting with teammates on the Dunkin Donuts race
11:45 The myth of the special NBA Jams version with Michael Jordan
17:00 How Jordan would have used twitter in the 90’s
18:00 Which player in NBA history would have had the best twitter account
22:20 Are you with Devin Booker or Joakim Noah in the double-team debate?
25:37 On the NBA rookie survey and Cam Reddish winning ‘best career’ vote

Aug 16, 2019 • 35min
Ep. 198: Daryl Morey’s wild claim, breaking down Bulls schedule
On this edition of the Bulls Talk Podcast, Kendall Gill, Will Perdue, and Kevin Anderson discuss the Bulls schedule and wild claims by Rockets GM Daryl Morey.
0:45 Reacting to Daryl Morey’s claim that James Harden is a better scorer than Jordan was
6:20 On Westbrook and Harden dynamic
8:35 Are Rockets the favorites in the west?
12:15 On impact losing DeMarcus Cousins has on the Lakers
14:30 On the Bulls only getting one national TV game next season, should players feel insulted?
18:25 Will on the importance of the preseason for the Bulls
20:45 Expectations for the Bulls to start the season strong
23:15 On Bulls fans needing a good start to stay interested
24:20 Is it a disappointment if they finish 9th in the east?
25:30 How does the Bulls starting five compare to the best teams in the East?
28:30 Why Lauri Markkanen is the x-factor for the Bulls to make the postseason
31:25 On Michael Porter Jr. snapping Adam Silver’s personal cell phone number

Jul 31, 2019 • 32min
Ep. 197: Special guest Bulls superfan See Red Fred
On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Mark Schanowski and Kevin Anderson are joined by Bulls superfan See Red Fred
0:45 - Fred compares Mark to Oprah
1:35 - Fred details his visit to the Advocate Center
2:45 - Fred’s pep talk to the Bulls sales staff and why the Bulls have the angriest fan base on twitter
5:20 - Fred goes over his reasons why the Bulls fan base is angry including ‘unfair’ media coverage
12:15 - Theories on why Bulls fan base could be angriest
14:10 - Fred explains what Ricardo Montalban syndrome is (editor’s note: he made it up)
16:05 - Mark thinks Fred and Jim Boylen would be good friends
19:00 - Why Fred believes 43-45 wins is realistic for the Bulls
22:45 - On the tiers in the Eastern Conference and Fred’s ‘rule of 7’
25:05 - Other predictions for the 2019-20 season

Jul 24, 2019 • 33min
Ep. 196: Discussing a wild offseason with Tom Haberstroh
On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Mark Schanowski is joined by NBC national NBA insider Tom Haberstroh.
0:40 On the wildest NBA offseason in memory
1:50 Reaction to Kawhi picking the Clippers and how good that team can be
4:50 On the Lakers and why they have set themselves up to have a ‘big 3’ with DeMarcus Cousins
7:15 Handicapping the western conference contenders including why Denver makes sense for Chris Paul
10:10 Can the Rockets make it work?
14:40 On the Pelicans and if they can make the postseason this upcoming year
16:40 Tom on why he likes the Bulls offseason
18:55 On Tomas Satoransky and why he is underrated around the league
21:05 On Kris Dunn’s future with the Bulls
23:10 Can either LaVine or Markkanen make the all-star team?
25:25 On expectations for Jim Boylen and the new coaching staff
27:25 On Bulls playoff chances and which team can they overtake in the East
29:50 Why Bulls fans should temper expectations for Coby White
30:37 Living in Charlotte, Tom says White Sox super prospect Luis Robert is more popular than any current Hornets player

Jul 23, 2019 • 32min
Ep. 195: Kendall Gill on boxing broadcasting, debate over the East’s top team
On this edition of the Bulls Talk Podcast, Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill, and Kevin Anderson discuss Kendall’s broadcast career in boxing and the latest NBA news.
0:45 Kendall on calling the Pacquiao fight
2:10 On seeing Pacquiao up close and a new appreciation for his skill
4:05 KG on his crossover in his 50+ basketball league and tagging Vincent Goodwill
6:18 Reaction to Carlos Boozer getting cut his from his Big 3 team
8:40 Kendall on Thad Young getting Team USA invite and why he’d decline it
12:18 On Wendell Carter Jr passing on throwing out the first pitch at the White Sox game Monday night
13:50 On Kyle Korver signing with the Bucks
15:20 Debating who’s the favorite in the East: Bucks or Sixers?
19:30 On Ricky O’Donnell and his quote on Arci and White
21:30 Challenge of Boylen keeping his players happy with the rotation
22:30 On Bulls bringing Shaq Harrison back and having 5 point guards
25:45 Why stretching Felicio is unlikely at this point in the offseason
26:44 On Tim Duncan becoming an assistant coach with the Spurs
30:20 No Justin Holiday return to the Bulls
31:00 On the Lakers signing Giannis’ younger brother

Jul 18, 2019 • 32min
Ep. 194: Concerns and optimism for Bulls after offseason moves
On this edition of the Bulls Talk Podcast, Mark Schanowski, Mark Strotman, and Matt Peck discuss NBA Summer League and Bulls odds to make the postseason.
0:45 Impressions of Bulls at Summer League and not overreacting
2:00 On concern over Coby White’s 3-point shooting
3:25 On the positive signs from White in Vegas
4:40 On the pushback that Ricky O’Donnell got from suggesting Arci may be ahead of White in the rotation
7:30 Did the Bulls have an underrated offseason?
9:45 How the biggest concern and reason for optimism is health
12:00 Why a deeper roster puts more pressure on Jim Boylen and his staff
16:10 Any chance of John Sabine trying out for the Windy City Bulls?
17:05 Our favorites in the wide open Western Conference and can the Lakers make it work?
21:55 Can the Bucks put it together and win the East next season?
25:10 Darkhorse team in either conference?
28:05 Is it too much to expect the Bulls to make the playoffs?

Jul 16, 2019 • 32min
Ep. 193: Bulls Summer League recap with Ricky O’Donnell
On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Mark Schanowski and Kevin Anderson are joined by SB Nation’s Ricky O’Donnell
0:50 - Ricky on his Top 11 players from NBA Summer League story and why Coby White was 11th
2:45 - Realistic expectations for White next season
3:40 - Will Kris Dunn be on opening night roster?
4:55 - Mark disagrees with Ricky on where White will be in the rotation
7:10 - On Chandler Hutchison and his role
9:50 - Could LaVine see minutes at the small forward spot?
11:00 - On Daniel Gafford and his summer league performance
15:20 - On Bulls 2019-20 win total over/under at 30.5
16:55 - Which team in the East can the Bulls overtake and make the playoffs?
22:00 - Going over the western conference and which teams have realistic championship potential
Editor’s note: Kevin stated he thinks Portland has the best healthy backcourt in the NBA right now completely forgetting about Russ and Harden. He regrets the error.
29:30 - The short list of contenders in the East

Jul 10, 2019 • 30min
Ep. 192: Summer League impressions, Kris Dunn’s future and Kawhi to the Clippers
On the latest Bulls Talk Podcast, Mark Schanowski and Kendall Gill discuss Coby White's Summer League debut, Kris Dunn's future and how Kawhi Leonard going to the Clippers affects the NBA.
01:30Coby White's adjustment to the NBA game
04:30Initial thoughts on Daniel Gafford
06:00Who has better shot at backup to Carter Jr, Luke Kornet or Gafford?
07:30Will Shaq Harrison return to the Bulls?
09:00Does Kris Dunn have a future with the Bulls?
11:15Where will Russell Westbrook play next season?
14:30Zach LaVine looking to take the next step in his development
17:00Kawhi Leonard and Paul George heading to the Clippers
21:00Possible changes to free agency in the future
24:00Kendall on his charity golf outing
27:00Who is the favorite to win the 2020 title?


