

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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Oct 20, 2017 • 24min
Ep. 68: Why Bulls fans should be happy with Markkanen’s debut
On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill and Will Perdue break down the Bulls' season opener vs the Raptors. They explain why Bulls fans should be very happy with the debut of rookie Lauri Markkanen and Kendall points out why he expects the Markkanen/Lavine combo to be great on the offensive end. They also go over their concerns at point guard and Will shares his story of how Greg Popovich dealt with a losing Spurs team in 1996-97.

Oct 19, 2017 • 27min
Ep. 67: Could the Portis - Mirotic fight have been prevented?
On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Mark Schanowski and Vincent Goodwill react to Bobby Portis’ eight-game suspension and how the Bulls handled the incident with Nikola Mirotic. Mark and Vinnie also discuss how the injury and suspension thrusts Lauri Markkanen into the starting power forward spot and the impact on the rest of Fred Hoiberg’s rotation. Plus, the duo previews the season opener against the Raptors.

Oct 18, 2017 • 25min
Ep. 65: How Bobby Portis - Niko Mirotic fight affects Bulls now and in the future
On an emergency edition of our Bulls Talk podcast, Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill, Will Perdue, and Vincent Goodwill react to the Bobby Portis-Niko Mirotic fight in practice. Hear what Vincent’s sources are telling him, plus the group discusses how the fight will likely impact the team now—and in the long-term. Will also shares his story on why Michael Jordan punched him during a practice.

Oct 12, 2017 • 39min
Ep. 64: Trying to make sense of Derrick Rose’s 2010 recruitment video
On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Mark Schanowski, Vincent Goodwill and Kevin Anderson try and make sense of Derrick Rose’s ‘recruiting’ video from 2010. Plus, early positive returns on rookie Lauri Markkanen, a reality check for Justin Holiday fans, and why there is next-to-zero chance the Bulls extend Zach LaVine before the season starts. Plus, the latest example of why the NBA has come to ‘embrace the petty’.

Oct 3, 2017 • 39min
Ep. 63: Is Bobby Portis the standout player in camp?
On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill, and Vincent Goodwill discuss the Bulls one week into training camp. Is Bobby Portis the standout player in camp? Plus how should Fred Hoiberg be judged this season. The trio will also go over the best position to play Denzel Valentine, and realistic expectations for Kris Dunn. And will the All-Star changes make the game more competitive? That and more on the Bulls Talk podcast.

Sep 28, 2017 • 31min
Ep. 62: What is Zach LaVine’s true potential?
On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill, and Vincent Goodwill look at Zach LaVine and what his true potential is, plus how aggressive they believe the Bulls will be in free agency next summer. They also discuss the impact of Dwyane Wade landing in Cleveland, and you don’t want to miss the argument that Vinnie and Kendall have over Derrick Rose. Kendall explains why he thinks Rose will keep his starting job after I.T. returns from injury.

Sep 27, 2017 • 46min
Ep. 61: Top 10 reasons to be optimistic about the Bulls this season
On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Will Perdue, Justin O’Neil, and Kevin Anderson go over the start of Bulls training camp and why there are reasons to be hopeful for Bulls fans. Perdue also explains why he thinks Zach LaVine will be a Top-10 player in the league. The trio tells you the one thing they are most optimistic about, and the one thing they are most worried about this season. They’ll also debate if Dwyane Wade signing with the Cavs was the right move for LeBron James & Co.

Sep 20, 2017 • 24min
Ep. 60: What impact will Doug Collins have on the Bulls front office?
On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill, and Will Perdue react to Doug Collins joining the Bulls front office. The trio give their opinion on if it’s a good move for the team and what kind of impact they expect Collins to have. Plus, hear when they expect Dwyane Wade and the Bulls to part ways—and if it’s a lock Wade ends up in Cleveland. You also don’t want to miss Kendall explaining to Will what ‘woke’ means.

Sep 5, 2017 • 30min
Ep. 59: Will Lauri Markkanen’s strong showing in EuroBasket translate to the NBA?
Finally, Kendall reflects on his Big 3 experience and makes some suggestions on how the league can build off its Year 1 success.

Aug 23, 2017 • 25min
Ep. 58: Reevaluating the Butler trade in light of the Cavs - Celts blockbuster
On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill, and Kevin Anderson break down the blockbuster Cavs-Celtics trade and how it impacts both teams. Plus, should Bulls fans be upset at the deal they got for Jimmy Butler in light of the Irving trade?
Kendall also shares his recent conversation with Dwyane Wade and the panel weighs in if it’s a foregone conclusion that Wade ends up playing with LeBron this upcoming season.


