

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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Jul 2, 2018 • 20min
Ep. 108: Instant reaction to LeBron’s Decision: Part III
Mark Schanowski and Vincent Goodwill discuss the ramifications of LeBron James deciding to take his talents to Hollywood and the Lakers.
Goodwill also gives an update on the Zach LaVine negotiations and the duo takes a look at free agency around the league.

Jun 28, 2018 • 44min
Ep. 107: How difficult will it be for the Bulls to re-sign Zach LaVine?
On the latest edition of the Bulls Talk Podcast, Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill and Vincent Goodwill discuss the major storylines heading into free agency on July 1st. Where will LeBron wind up? And will either Paul George or Kawhi Leonard join him?
Plus, how difficult will it be for the Bulls to re-sign restricted free agent Zach LaVine? Mark also talks 1-on-1 with Bulls first-round draft pick Wendell Carter Jr., who can't wait to get to work with veteran center Robin Lopez.

Jun 22, 2018 • 30min
Ep. 106: How will the Bulls draft picks mesh into the roster? And how will it affect free agency?
On this edition of the Bulls Talk Podcast, Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill, Will Perdue and Vincent Goodwill react to the Bulls taking Wendell Carter and Chandler Hutchison on draft night. They discuss if the Carter - Carlos Boozer comparison is fair, and how the drafting of Hutchison will impact what the team does in free agency. Kendall and Will share what they expect from Carter offensively and how he’ll mesh with Lauri Markkanen. They also explain Markkanen’s offseason transformation and why adding too much muscle could be a bad thing.

Jun 18, 2018 • 48min
Ep. 105: A 2018 NBA Draft primer (plus Kawhi chatter)
On this edition of the Bulls Talk Podcast, Mark Strotman and Scott Phillips get you set for the 2018 NBA Draft. They put together their own mock draft, analyzing each of the first seven picks, analyze a handful of options the Bulls should look at at No. 22, and answer questions from Twitter. They also discuss the Kawhi Leonard trade rumors and whether the Bulls could put together a package that would entice San Antonio.

Jun 15, 2018 • 20min
Ep. 104: Ernie Johnson takes us behind the scenes of Inside The NBA
In this episode of the Bulls Talk podcast, Mark Schanowksi goes 1-on-1 with Emmy award winning broadcaster Ernie Johnson. Johnson talks about event he hosted for his charity, Gift of Adoption, in Chicago. He also discusses what it's like working on Inside The NBA and his special relationships with Charles Barkley, Shaq and Kenny Smith.
Finally, Johnson shares his memories of the Jordan-era Bulls.

Jun 7, 2018 • 34min
Ep. 103: Why trading up is the only way for the Bulls to draft Michael Porter Jr
On this edition of the Bulls Talk Podcast, Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill and Vincent Goodwill react to the report that the Bulls will be ‘sneaky’ in free agency. They debate what that really means and what realistic options are for the team when free agency begins July 1st. Kendall explains why he thinks that Chicago native Jabari Parker is a good fit. The trio also debates what the Bulls should do if both Mo Bamba and Mikal Bridges are available with the 7th pick and Vinnie reports why the Bulls would have to trade up if they want to draft Michael Porter Jr. Finally, Goodwill explains the Bulls interest level in Trae Young.

May 31, 2018 • 38min
Ep. 102: Rob Dauster on why the red flags are piling up for Michael Porter Jr. plus Kendall Gill reacts to Sixers Twitter drama
On this edition of the Bulls Talk Podcast, Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill and Kevin Anderson react to the Bryan Colangelo Twitter drama and the impact it will have on the 76ers. Plus, NBA finals predictions and NBC Sports college basketball expert Rob Dauster gives us the inside scouting report of several Bulls draft targets. Dauster explains why there are a lot of red flags with Michael Porter Jr. and how he could fall on draft night.

May 24, 2018 • 30min
Ep. 101: How the NBA draft combine impacted mock drafts and the Bulls ‘promise’ to pick Chandler Hutchinson
On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Mark Schanowski and Kendall Gill discuss the NBA draft and what happened at the NBA combine that shifted most experts mock drafts. Kendall also explains why a ‘promise’ to draft a player isn’t guaranteed. KG shares his experience on getting drafted by the Hornets and why he initially felt they were the wrong team for him. North Carolina ‘News and Observer’ Duke basketball beat writer Jonathan Alexander gives us his opinion on Wendell Carter and the other Duke draft prospects including why he thinks Carter will be a future all-star. Also includes an interview with Carter from the draft combine.

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.


