

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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Feb 24, 2017 • 30min
Ep. 20: What the Bulls’ trade-deadline deal with the Thunder means for the franchise’s future
On the February 23, 2017 edition of the BullsTalk Podcast, Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill, and Kevin Anderson react to the Bulls-Thunder trade and what it means for the franchise moving forward. They’ll also discuss how it impacts Fred Hoiberg’s rotation and the Bulls approach this summer. You’ll also hear from Taj Gibson as he says goodbye to Chicago.

Feb 22, 2017 • 39min
Ep. 19: What is the Bulls approach as the trade deadline nears?
On the February 21, 2017 edition of the Bulls podcast, Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill, and Kevin Anderson discuss the Bulls approach at the trade deadline and what it would really take to trade Jimmy Butler. They’ll also discuss the broken all-star game, plus Kings insider James Ham breaks down the Cousins trade and the fallout in Sacramento.
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Feb 13, 2017 • 36min
Ep. 18: Latest on Bulls trade talks with Vincent Goodwill and A. Sherrod Blakely
On this week’s edition of the BullsTalk Podcast, Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill and Vincent Goodwill recap the Bulls 2-4 road trip. Vincent has the latest on the Jahlil Okafor trade talks, the guys discuss what moves they would like to see from the Bulls before the trade deadline.
CSN New England’s A. Sherrod Blakely joins the podcast to discuss the possibility of a Jimmy Butler to Boston trade. Both the Bulls and Celtics have former college coaches – Blakely tells us why he thinks Brad Stevens had success, whereas Fred Hoiberg has found NBA life difficult.
Then the guys recap their favorite All-Star memories and look forward to this weekend’s game.
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Feb 7, 2017 • 29min
Ep. 17: Wade’s heroics save Bulls, gearing up for Warriors
On the BullsTalk podcast for February 7th, Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill, and Kevin Anderson discuss Dwyane Wade’s heroics to save the Bulls from a loss in Sacramento.
Warriors insider Monte Poole (@MontePooleCSN) fills us in on the Draymond Green—Kevin Durant drama and if Steph Curry was holding back in the first half of the season.
Kendall also shares a ‘life on the road” story about the best pancakes he ever had. Plus did Tom Brady pass MJ for greatest team sports athlete?
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Jan 30, 2017 • 27min
Ep. 16: Can the Bulls move on from last week’s conflict?
In the latest edition of the BullsTalk podcast, Mark Schanowski and Kendall Gill break down the crazy week that was in the Bulls universe. Dwayne Wade and Jimmy Butler said the right things after Sunday’s win over the 76ers, and Rajon Rondo has 10 assists – is the team able to move on from last week’s conflict? Will the Bulls look to move impending free agents Taj Gibson and Nikola Mirotic, or could the Bulls look to add a piece for the playoff run?
Then the guys preview the Bulls upcoming road trip and why it could be a turning point for the team’s season, and the stalled progress of Denzel Valentine’s rookie season.
Finally Kendall entertains the chance to play in the proposed ‘3-on-3’ league for former NBA stars.
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Jan 27, 2017 • 27min
Ep. 15: Rajon Rondo responds to Jimmy Butler and D-Wade
In the January 26, 2017 edition of the Bulls Talk Podcast, Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill, and Vincent Goodwill react to the Rajon Rondo ‘scorched earth’ Instagram post and how it will impact the Bulls. The trio also react to Jimmy Butler and Dwyane Wade’s harsh comments after the loss to Atlanta. Vincent explains why he felt that the tension in the Bulls locker room was ready to boil over.

Jan 18, 2017 • 27min
Ep. 14: What went wrong for the Bulls against the Mavericks?
In the latest edition of the Bulls Talk Podcast, Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill and Justin O’Neil assess what went wrong for the Bulls against the Mavericks Tuesday night. Why do the Bulls struggle against the good teams but win against the league’s top teams? Are the Bulls over reliant on isolation plays for Jimmy Butler and Dwayne Wade in the 4th quarter?
Robin Lopez says he may start taking three-pointers. And what does Kendall think about the new era of the “Stretch-5”?
Also Kendall shares which NBA city was the biggest road party scene, and the guys discuss the possible comeback of Ben Gordon.
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Jan 11, 2017 • 31min
Ep. 13: Derrick Rose’s, Rajon Rondo’s unclear futures
In the January 11, 2017 Bulls Talk Podcast, Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill, and Kevin Anderson go into the drama involving the point guards in New York and Chicago. They’ll examine the Derrick Rose situation and how it will impact his chances for a max contract this summer, what Rajon Rondo’s future looks like with the Bulls, and how the landscape of the NBA salary cap will change how team’s build a contender.

Jan 5, 2017 • 30min
Ep. 12: Do Bulls have Jimmy Butler on the trading block?
On the January 5th, 2017 edition of the BullsTalk podcast, Mark Schanowski, Vincent Goodwill, and Kevin Anderson go over the latest rumor involving the Bulls shopping Jimmy Butler. The trio discuss the viability of building a contender around Butler, and if shopping him is the right move. They’ll also discuss the win over the Cavaliers, and the latest NBA All-Star fan voting returns.
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Jan 4, 2017 • 26min
Ep. 11: What Should The Bulls Do With Rajon Rondo?
In this episode of the Bulls Talk Podcast we hear from CSN's Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill and Chuck Garfien . The guys go over Jimmy Butler's 52-point performance over Charlotte, and what the Bulls options are in regards to Rajon Rondo. Plus, hear how they think Michael Carter-Williams fits with the team.


