By The Horns: A Chicago Bulls Show

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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Episodes

Thursday Oct 26, 2023

On this episode of the Bulls Talk Podcast, K.C. Johnson, Jason Goff and Kevin Anderson dive into the Bulls game 1 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Should fans be concerned about the players-only meeting that took place after the game (1:17), or is the real story what happened on the sideline between Nikola Vučević and Billy Donovan (2:19)? Later, they talk about how things broke down on both ends the floor (16:22) and what the team has to do immediately to correct it (34:13).

Tuesday Oct 24, 2023

On this episode of the Bulls Talk Podcast, Kendall Gill, Will Perdue, K.C. Johnson and host Ruthie Polinsky preview the 2023-24 Bulls season. To start, Kendall and Will discuss why the first 20 games of the season will be crucial (2:55). They also talk about the growth they have seen from Coby White and how he has taken on the point guard role (4:00). Later, they talk about what could be the final year with the Big Three of DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine and Nikola Vučević (7:28). K.C. Johnson joins the show to discuss the Bulls and Patrick Williams failing to reach an agreement on his rookie contract extension before Monday's deadline (13:18). Finally, they break down the expectations surrounding Billy Donovan and the team this season (20:10) and share their record prediction for the season (21:52).

Friday Oct 20, 2023

On this episode of the Bulls Talk Podcast, K.C. Johnson and Kevin Anderson discuss the biggest surprises from the preseason (2:40). They also talk about the all-defense bench unit (6:10). How much of an offensive impact will they have this season (8:53)? Later, K.C. and Kevin share their biggest disappointments and concerns from the preseason (10:07). The two discuss why why DeMar DeRozan could be in for a significant role change this season (14:50). Finally, they discuss how important Patrick Williams’ development is (26:43). Finally, they share their biggest concerns heading into the season (31:46).

Monday Oct 16, 2023

On this episode of the Bulls Talk Podcast, Kevin “Bulldog” Anderson, K.C. Johnson and Jason Goff break down what they saw from the Bulls’ preseason loss to the Nuggets on Sunday night. They discuss Patrick Williams’ offensive aggression (1:09). Will he be able to keep that up alongside “the Big 3”? Later, they talk about Coby White’s role and how he has stepped up into the vacant point guard position (18:30). Finally, they talk about what fans can expect to see from the Bulls in the final two preseason games (30:00).

Friday Oct 13, 2023

On this episode of the Bulls Talk Podcast, K.C. Johnson and Kevin Anderson recap the Bulls' double overtime victory against the reigning NBA Champion Nuggets (1:33). Later, Jevon Carter and his partner, Taylor Houston, join K.C. Johnson to discuss their Treadmill Mentality foundation (15:16). Carter talks about what it was like returning to Milwaukee for the first preseason game of the season to face his former team (15:33). Houston discusses why they are partnering with Gilda's Club Chicago in October (17:11). Carter also talks about the importance of giving back to the community he grew up in (22:55) and how the name Treadmill Mentality was created (26:10).

Tuesday Oct 10, 2023

On the latest episode of the Bulls Talk Podcast, K.C. Johnson, Kevin Anderson and Tony Gill react to the Bulls’ preseason debut against the Bucks. They share their thoughts on tll offensive philosophy, assess the competition for the starting point guard position in light of Coby White’s strong showing and discuss whether old offensive habits might resurface in tough times. They also acknowledge Tony Gill as he heads off on paternity leave for the first time.

Friday Oct 06, 2023

On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Tony Gill and Kevin Anderson are joined by K.C. Johnson live from Bulls training camp in Nashville, Tennessee. The crew discusses what the practices have been like for the Bulls, how the players are performing, how the point guard competition is going and if the players are buying into the new style of offense Billy Donovan wants to play.

Monday Oct 02, 2023

Live from the Advocate Center, Kendall Gill, Will Perdue, Jason Goff and Tony Gill recap everything they learned from Bulls Media Day. They discuss how the Bulls plan on changing and improving the offense this season and how new additions Jevon Carter and Torrey Craig will impact the team.

Friday Sep 29, 2023

The Bulls Talk crew of K.C. Johnson, Kevin Anderson and Tony Gill react to the biggest trade of the NBA offseason, the Portland Trail Blazers sending star Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks in a three-team deal with the Phoenix Suns. The crew discusses what they expect from the pairing of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Lillard this season, why they think the Miami Heat couldn’t get the deal done and the impact on the Bulls, including the fallout of Jrue Holiday’s availability. Later in the pod, the crew discusses comments made by Artūras Karnišovas and Marc Eversely about players feeling like they weren’t fully a team last season.

Tuesday Sep 26, 2023

Bulls media day is one week away Bulls fans and the Bulls Talk team is keeping you covered on all Bulls news and conversation. On this episode of the pod, K.C. Johnson, Kevin Anderson and Tony Gill discuss who they think will lead the Bulls and the NBA in scoring, rebounds, assists and other categories. The crew also debates if Zach LaVine should take more shots this season. Later in the pod, the guys discuss the NBA’s changes to its flopping rule and how it will impact the future of the league.5:10 - Bulls and NBA scoring leader10:54 - Should Zach LaVine take more shots for the Bulls offense to work?17:33 - Bulls and NBA rebounding leader23:30 - Bulls and NBA assists leader33:44 - Random and fun Bulls stats leaders37:32 - NBA changes its rules on "flopping"

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