

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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Dec 12, 2016 • 28min
Ep. 10: Tom Thibodeau returns to Chicago to face Bulls
On the newest edition of the BullsTalk podcast, Mark Schanowski and Vincent Goodwill break down the Bulls’ recent inconsistent play. Why have the Bulls been able to beat the elite teams, but struggled against mediocre teams? The guys are happy with what they have seen since Doug McDermott’s return to the team’s lineup after his concussion problems, and discuss whether the Bulls can still improve or if the inconsistent play will persist.
And ahead of Tom Thibodeau’s return to Chicago with the Timberwolves Tuesday night, we review the Thibs era in Chicago. Then Bulls power forward Taj Gibson shares his memories playing under Thibodeau for 5 seasons. Next, Mark & Vincent break down the draft night trade that never was, Jimmy Butler for Kris Dunn, and whether the Bulls rebuilding with veterans was the correct move. With just 2 games separating the 3rd and 10th seeds in the East, the can teams like the Bucks, Knicks, or Hawks make a leap?And we wrap up the podcast discussing Rajon Rondo’s defense, Michael Carter-Williams’ pending return, and the Bulls bench struggles.

Dec 7, 2016 • 23min
Ep. 9: Bulls Slide Continues After 101-92 Loss In Detroit
In the latest BullsTalk podcast, Mark Schanowski, Will Perdue and Kendall Gill break down the Bulls latest losing streak. What is the biggest problem with the Bulls facing the Bulls going forward? Why was the rotation completely different in Monday and Tuesday’s games?
Then listen to Fred Hoiberg’s media session after the 101-92 loss in Detroit.
With the Spurs coming up on Thursday, the guys discuss how San Antonio continues to be an elite team despite the retirement of Tim Duncan. Will Perdue shares his memories of being traded for Dennis Rodman, of playing 4 seasons for Gregg Popovich in San Antonio, and the relationship he has with the legendary coach. Plus Kendall shares a story of Pat Riley’s motivational locker room tactics.

Dec 1, 2016 • 25min
Ep. 8: Bulls fall to Lakers in disappointing fashion
“On the newest edition of the BullsTalk podcast, Mark Schanowski and Kendall Gill discuss the Bulls disappointing performance against the Lakers in Wednesday night’s 96-90 loss. Should Bulls fans be concerned by the sloppy performance, or was it just a bad night?
Then Dwyane Wade and Jimmy Butler address the loss in their postgame media sessions.
Finally, Mark and Kendall preview Friday night’s matchup against the LeBron James and the NBA Champion Cavaliers at the United Center.”

Nov 24, 2016 • 31min
Ep. 7: Is Jimmy Butler a Top 10 Player in the NBA?
On the latest edition of the #BullsTalk podcast, Mark Schanowski, Will Perdue & Bulls producer Justin O’Neil discuss the Bulls impressive Circus Trip. Has Jimmy Butler cracked the top 10 in the NBA? With the Bulls bench struggling, should the team consider trading one of their younger players for a veteran?
Then the guys discuss the progress of Joel Embiid, who Will worked with in predraft camp. Finally, Will shares some stories from the road and Justin tells us what it was like to be a NBA ballboy in high school.

Nov 15, 2016 • 33min
Ep. 6: Expectations for the Bulls’ Circus Trip
On this week’s BullsTalk Podcast, Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill & Vincent Goodwill preview the upcoming ‘circus trip’. With Doug McDermott out, how will Fred Hoiberg change his rotation? Why hasn’t Denzel Valentine found a role with the team yet? Jimmy Butler has taken another step this season, does that change the Bulls ceiling?
Plus we’ll hear from Robin Lopez on his love of graphic novels and returning to Portland, and Kendall shares his craziest road trip story from his playing days.

Nov 9, 2016 • 31min
Ep. 5: Emergence of Taj Gibson and are the Bulls better defensively with Rajon Rondo on the bench
Join Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill, and Kevin Anderson on the November 8th edition of the BullsTalk podcast. Mark talks with Bulls guard Isaiah Canaan, Kendall shares his favorite teammate prank story, and the trio discusses the emergence of Taj Gibson, and if the Bulls really are better defensively with Rajon Rondo on the bench.
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Oct 25, 2016 • 29min
Ep. 4: Looking ahead to Bulls opening night matchup against the Celtics
On this week’s BullsTalk Podcast, Mark Schanowski and Kendall Gill discuss the team’s opening night matchup against the Celtics.
Jimmy Butler says he doesn’t pay attention to preseason predictions - what are realistic expectations from the team? Taj Gibson has been named the Bulls starting power forward – are concerns over the lack of three-point shooting overblown? Mark and Kendall think the defense is actually the bigger concern in the opening weeks of the season.
Then CSN New England’s Celtics insider A. Sherrod Blakely joins us to talk about the Celtics injuries ahead of opening night, expectations after the addition of Al Horford, what Rajon Rondo has left in the tank and CSN’s rankings of the top 25 players in the NBA.
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Oct 19, 2016 • 28min
Ep. 3: Bulls Welcome Michael Carter-Williams
On the 3rd episode of the CSN BullsTalk podcast, Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill and Vincent Goodwill break down the Bulls acquisition of Michael Carter-Williams. Is the former Rookie of the Year a one-year rental, or could he be the future starter at point guard? Plus who will be seeing minutes when the season starts, and who will be unhappy on the bench. Then the guys give their thoughts about the annual GM survey – who will win the title and MVP? And the latest from the NBA rumor mill of trades and the next two summers of free agency.

Oct 12, 2016 • 22min
Ep. 2: Wade taking leadership role, Gibson favored to start?
On the second episode of the BullsTalk podcast, Mark Schanowski, Vincent Goodwill and Chuck Garfien assess the Bulls first 3 preseason games. They discuss Dwyane Wade’s locker room leadership and on-court coaching, if the team can improve on last year’s defense, and how Taj Gibson has emerged as the favorite to start at power forward.
Then we catch up with Dwyane Wade after Tuesday’s practice – what does he think his role be in the team’s offense, what did tell LeBron James about his experience as a Bulls, and what the realistic expectations for the Bulls are this season?
In the final segment, ESPNChicago.com’s Nick Friedell stops by to chat why fan’s shouldn’t assume the Bulls will return to the playoffs, and break down which teams can challenge Cleveland in the Eastern Conference.

Oct 4, 2016 • 27min
Ep. 1: Wade’s first pre-season game with Bulls, adjusting to Rondo’s up-tempo play, and other position competitions
On the inaugural BullsTalk Podcast, Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill and Vincent Goodwill discuss Dwyane Wade’s first preseason game - what role and impact will Wade have at age 34? They also discuss how the team will adjust to Rajon Rondo’s tempo of play, and the competition for the starting power forward, backup point guard and backup center positions.
Later Robin Lopez sits down will Mark, Kendall and Will Perdue to discuss how he found out about being traded to Chicago, how Lopez can improve the team’s defense, and why he doesn’t like mascots.
Then Mark, Kendall and will give their thoughts on how Derrick Rose will fit in with the Knicks’ triangle offense, and how the Eastern Conference standings will play out.
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