

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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Mar 8, 2018 • 26min
Ep. 90: Kris Dunn doesn’t mind being ’the bad guy’
On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill and Will Perdue react to the Bulls win over the Grizzlies, Kris Dunn’s postgame comments about being ‘the bad guy’ and the NBA telling the Bulls when they can sit players. The trio also discusses potential options for the NBA to take to deter teams tanking. Kendall shares his story of dealing with health issues while playing and how he admires Kevin Love for being so candid about anxiety. Will and Kendall explain why the stigma of being branded as ‘crazy’ deters players from seeking professional help.

Mar 2, 2018 • 42min
Ep. 89: Isiah Thomas discusses the notion of tanking and his childhood love for the Bulls
Turner Sports Analyst and Basketball Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas discusses "athlete-students", the notion of tanking, his childhood love for the Chicago Bulls and some of the Bad Boy Piston rivalries in this episode of Bulls Talk.

Feb 28, 2018 • 28min
Ep. 88: What has the lineup change done to the team morale?
On the latest BullsTalk Podcast, Mark Schanowski, Will Perdue and Kendall Gill discuss what the changes to the Bulls rotation has done for the team’s morale. How has the benching of Robin Lopez, Justin Holiday and Jerian Grant affected the locker room?
The guys discuss how tanking changes the mentality of players around the league and the changes they would like the NBA to make.
And finally, they discuss how Anthony Davis has turned himself into an MVP candidate, why Kendall still says the Bulls shouldn’t have traded Nikola Mirotic, and their predictions for the NCAA Tournament.

Feb 23, 2018 • 25min
Ep. 87: Projecting the Bulls’ future
In the latest edition of the Bulls Talk Podcast, Mark Schanowski, Will Perdue and Kendall Gill recap the Bulls’ 116-115 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, look at the continued growth of Zach LaVine, Lauri Markkanen and Kris Dunn, and discuss if Bobby Portis is part of the Bulls’ long term future. They also check in on LeBron James and the new-look Cleveland Cavaliers, discuss whether or not the Golden State Warriors can make another title run and the latest on the status of San Antonio Spurs guard Kawhi Leonard. The guys also discuss how Oklahoma guard Trae Young could look in a Bulls uniform if he’s available for them in the draft.

Feb 16, 2018 • 22min
Ep. 86: Bulls at the All-Star Break
In the latest edition of the Bulls Talk Podcast Mark Schanowski, Will Perdue and Kendall Gill evaluate the work of the front office and coaching staff during the first half of the season, list the Bulls’ priorities for the final 25 games, discuss the difficulty of moving up in the draft order and give us their favorite players for the Bulls to draft in the 6-10 range.

Feb 9, 2018 • 32min
Ep. 85: Bulls make minor moves at trade deadline
In the latest edition of the Bulls Talk Podcast, Mark Schanowski and Vincent Goodwill discuss the Bulls minor moves at the trade deadline, and the upcoming youth movement over the final 29 games of the season.
The guys also evaluate the amazing transformation engineered by the Cavs’ front office on deadline day. How Koby Altman was able to add a much-needed injection of youth and athleticism to an old, struggling team. Is Cleveland now the clear-cut favorite again in the East?
Vincent also has some strong thoughts on LeBron James future, plus Dwyane Wade returns to Miami to end his career and what’s next for Derrick Rose? Will Tom Thibodeau be adding another one of his former Bulls players to the roster?

Feb 2, 2018 • 19min
Ep. 84: Nikola Mirotic Emergency Podcast
On this emergency edition of the podcast, Mark Schanowski and Kendall Gill give their thoughts on the Nikola Mirotic trade to the Pelicans finally going through. Did the Bulls get enough for Niko, and will they look to move one of their other veterans before next week’s trading deadline?

Jan 29, 2018 • 39min
Ep. 83: K.C. Johnson joins to discuss how Kris Dunn’s absence has affected the Bulls
On the latest Bulls Talk Podcast, Mark Schanowski sits down with long-time Chicago Tribune Bulls beat writer K.C. Johnson to discuss the present state and future of the franchise. How has Kris Dunn’s absence impacted the Bulls’ offense, what kind of player will Zach LaVine become, and does Lauri Markkanen have the highest ceiling of the 3 players acquired in the Jimmy Butler trade?
Mark and K.C. also look ahead to the February 8th trade deadline and speculate on the chances of a Niko Mirotic deal, plus some thoughts on the top prospects available in the 2018 draft and an early look at whether the Bulls will be active in the July free agent market.
It’s a must-listen for all Bulls fans!

Jan 25, 2018 • 35min
Ep. 82: Is Zach LaVine’s minute restriction holding him back?
On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill, and Will Perdue react to the Bulls loss in Philly plus the inclusion of Kris Dunn and Lauri Markkanen to the Rising Stars game on all-star weekend. Kendall explains why the minutes restriction is holding Zach Lavine back and the trio discuss the chaos in Cleveland with a Cavs team that seems on the verge of imploding. Bucks radio analyst Dennis Krause also joins us to break down the firing of Jason Kidd and what he expects the team to do with Chicago native Jabari Parker.

Jan 17, 2018 • 26min
Ep. 81: What will it take for Bulls to abandon ’The Tank’
On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Mark Schanowski and Vincent Goodwill discuss Zach LaVine’s impressive Bulls debut and if the new ‘Big 3’ of LaVine, Markkanen and Dunn can be the top players on a championship contender. Plus, they debate the Bulls' immediate future and what it would take for the front office to abandon ‘the tank.' Finally, they recap a wild night in Los Angeles with secret hallways, decoys, and why it trumped the conversation Vinnie heard while having dinner. Trust us, you don’t want to miss this story.


