

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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May 16, 2018 • 38min
Ep. 100: Reactions to drawing the 7th overall pick in the 2018 draft
On the 100th edition of the Bulls Talk Podcast, Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill, Will Perdue and Horace Grant react to the Bulls landing the 7th overall pick in the 2018 NBA draft. They’ll discuss the best options at that spot, plus take viewer questions from our lottery watch party Tuesday night. Vincent Goodwill also gives us his recap of what happened inside the closed room where the real lottery took place—and why Bulls fans should feel deflated over the Kings moving up to 2nd overall.

May 15, 2018 • 20min
Ep. 99: Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas gives his perspective on the Supreme Court’s sports gambling ruling
On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas joins Mark Schanowski and Vincent Goodwill. The Chicago native recalls sneaking into Chicago Stadium to see Bulls games as a kid and he explains why he thinks the ‘74-‘75 Bulls should have won the NBA title. Thomas also gives his perspective on the Supreme Court's new gambling ruling, his interest in coaching in the NBA again and why the current Bulls team isn’t that far away from contending.

May 10, 2018 • 33min
Ep. 98: Kendall Gill says ‘There really is no comparison’ on MJ vs. LeBron debate
On this edition of the Bulls Talk Podcast, Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill and Kevin Anderson look ahead to the Bulls' lottery chances and who the team should target if they stay at number six. Plus, picking sides in the Shaq vs. Chuck debate over superstars and coaches. Also, predictions for both the Western and Eastern Conference finals. Finally, Kendall explains why LeBron isn’t even close to Jordan’s level and why he’s not worried about the perceived lack of player development by the Bulls.

May 3, 2018 • 35min
Ep. 97: Listener mailbag questions
On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill, Will Perdue, and Vincent Goodwill take your questions in our podcast mailbag. What price is too high for Zach LaVine? Is Michael Porter Jr. the right pick for the Bulls? And who’s your most overrated and underrated Bulls player of all-time? Plus they’ll look at the Cavs-Raptors series and was the Niko Mirotic trade a mistake?

Apr 26, 2018 • 31min
Ep. 96: Do the Bulls have a realistic chance of landing Paul George this summer?
On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill, and Kevin Anderson discuss the chances of the Bull signing Paul George in free agency this summer. Plus would Jimmy Butler really want to finish his career in Chicago? Also a look around the NBA playoffs including the surprise performance of Derrick Rose, and you don’t want to miss the offer that Kendall makes Vincent Goodwill – it may be too tough for Vinnie to pass up.

Apr 19, 2018 • 34min
Ep. 95: What is a fair deal for Zach LaVine this summer?
On this edition of the Bulls Talk Podcast, Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill, and Kevin Anderson break down what a potential Bulls-Spurs trade for Kawhi Leonard would look like, and what they expect Zach LaVine to get in free agency. Plus, options for the Bulls with the sixth overall pick, and why Kendall is concerned about Michael Porter Jr. And you don’t want to miss why Kendall thinks the Sixers would NOT want LeBron this summer.

Apr 13, 2018 • 34min
Ep. 94: Are the playoffs a realistic goal for next season?
On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill, Will Perdue, and Vincent Goodwill look ahead to a very busy offseason for the Bulls. Kendall and Will explain why it’s a mistake if the team’s young trio of Lavine, Markkanen, and Dunn doesn’t train together this summer. Plus are the playoffs a realistic goal for next season? And Mark makes a bold prediction who the Bulls will draft with their second 1st round pick from New Orleans.

Mar 26, 2018 • 20min
Ep. 93: Sitdown with the Big 3
On the latest BullsTalk Podcast, Mark Schanowski sits down with Kris Dunn, Zach LaVine and Lauri Markkanen. They discuss a crucial upcoming summer for the Bulls young core, their experiences at All-Star Weekend, and their hopes to add to the championship banners at the United Center.

Mar 20, 2018 • 33min
Ep. 92: Is Jabari Parker a good fit for the Bulls?
On this edition of the Bulls Talk Podcast, Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill and Vincent Goodwill look past the Bulls loss to the Knicks and debate if free agents Isaiah Thomas or Jabari Parker could be a good fit on the Bulls. Plus, why Fred Hoiberg is in the midst of his best coaching in his Bulls tenure. Kendall also explains why he’s not convinced that Kris Dunn and Zach LaVine can coexist on the court together. And is Collin Sexton the right or wrong player for the team come draft time? Plus, the debate between KG and Vincent on if the Bulls would have won eight straight titles had Jordan not retired.

Mar 16, 2018 • 30min
Ep. 91: Should the Bulls take Trae Young with their 1st pick?
On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Mark Schanowski, Vincent Goodwill and Kendall Gill discuss the concern over Zach LaVine’s inconsistent play, plus is it smart for the Bulls to offer him a max contract? Kendall also explains why the Bulls need to be careful not to lowball LaVine, like the Hornets did with him early in his career. Plus the trio discuss the early exit for Oklahoma and Trae Young. He’s likely to be there when the Bulls make their first pick, should they take him? Finally, Vincent shares who the consensus top five picks are after talking with several NBA talent evaluators.


