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 Aug 22, 2019
Thursday Aug 22, 2019
On this edition of the Bulls Talk Podcast, Sean Highkin and Michael Walton join Kevin Anderson.1:00 The great Chicken Sandwich Wars- believe the hype5:15 Judging the Bulls missed free throw promotion with Chick-fil-A9:25 The story of Michael Jordan betting with teammates on the Dunkin Donuts race11:45 The myth of the special NBA Jams version with Michael Jordan17:00 How Jordan would have used twitter in the 90’s18:00 Which player in NBA history would have had the best twitter account22:20 Are you with Devin Booker or Joakim Noah in the double-team debate?25:37 On the NBA rookie survey and Cam Reddish winning ‘best career’ vote
Friday Aug 16, 2019
Friday Aug 16, 2019
On this edition of the Bulls Talk Podcast, Kendall Gill, Will Perdue, and Kevin Anderson discuss the Bulls schedule and wild claims by Rockets GM Daryl Morey.0:45 Reacting to Daryl Morey’s claim that James Harden is a better scorer than Jordan was6:20 On Westbrook and Harden dynamic8:35 Are Rockets the favorites in the west?12:15 On impact losing DeMarcus Cousins has on the Lakers14:30 On the Bulls only getting one national TV game next season, should players feel insulted?18:25 Will on the importance of the preseason for the Bulls20:45 Expectations for the Bulls to start the season strong23:15 On Bulls fans needing a good start to stay interested24:20 Is it a disappointment if they finish 9th in the east?25:30 How does the Bulls starting five compare to the best teams in the East?28:30 Why Lauri Markkanen is the x-factor for the Bulls to make the postseason31:25 On Michael Porter Jr. snapping Adam Silver’s personal cell phone number
Tuesday Jul 30, 2019
Tuesday Jul 30, 2019
On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Mark Schanowski and Kevin Anderson are joined by Bulls superfan See Red Fred0:45 - Fred compares Mark to Oprah1:35 - Fred details his visit to the Advocate Center2:45 - Fred’s pep talk to the Bulls sales staff and why the Bulls have the angriest fan base on twitter5:20 - Fred goes over his reasons why the Bulls fan base is angry including ‘unfair’ media coverage 12:15 - Theories on why Bulls fan base could be angriest14:10 - Fred explains what Ricardo Montalban syndrome is (editor’s note: he made it up)16:05 - Mark thinks Fred and Jim Boylen would be good friends19:00 - Why Fred believes 43-45 wins is realistic for the Bulls22:45 - On the tiers in the Eastern Conference and Fred’s ‘rule of 7’25:05 - Other predictions for the 2019-20 season
Wednesday Jul 24, 2019
Wednesday Jul 24, 2019
On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Mark Schanowski is joined by NBC national NBA insider Tom Haberstroh.0:40 On the wildest NBA offseason in memory1:50 Reaction to Kawhi picking the Clippers and how good that team can be4:50 On the Lakers and why they have set themselves up to have a ‘big 3’ with DeMarcus Cousins7:15 Handicapping the western conference contenders including why Denver makes sense for Chris Paul10:10 Can the Rockets make it work?14:40 On the Pelicans and if they can make the postseason this upcoming year16:40 Tom on why he likes the Bulls offseason18:55 On Tomas Satoransky and why he is underrated around the league21:05 On Kris Dunn’s future with the Bulls23:10 Can either LaVine or Markkanen make the all-star team?25:25 On expectations for Jim Boylen and the new coaching staff27:25 On Bulls playoff chances and which team can they overtake in the East29:50 Why Bulls fans should temper expectations for Coby White30:37 Living in Charlotte, Tom says White Sox super prospect Luis Robert is more popular than any current Hornets player
Monday Jul 22, 2019
Monday Jul 22, 2019
On this edition of the Bulls Talk Podcast, Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill, and Kevin Anderson discuss Kendall’s broadcast career in boxing and the latest NBA news.0:45 Kendall on calling the Pacquiao fight2:10 On seeing Pacquiao up close and a new appreciation for his skill4:05 KG on his crossover in his 50+ basketball league and tagging Vincent Goodwill6:18 Reaction to Carlos Boozer getting cut his from his Big 3 team8:40 Kendall on Thad Young getting Team USA invite and why he’d decline it12:18 On Wendell Carter Jr passing on throwing out the first pitch at the White Sox game Monday night13:50 On Kyle Korver signing with the Bucks15:20 Debating who’s the favorite in the East: Bucks or Sixers?19:30 On Ricky O’Donnell and his quote on Arci and White21:30 Challenge of Boylen keeping his players happy with the rotation22:30 On Bulls bringing Shaq Harrison back and having 5 point guards25:45 Why stretching Felicio is unlikely at this point in the offseason26:44 On Tim Duncan becoming an assistant coach with the Spurs30:20 No Justin Holiday return to the Bulls31:00 On the Lakers signing Giannis’ younger brother
Thursday Jul 18, 2019
Thursday Jul 18, 2019
On this edition of the Bulls Talk Podcast, Mark Schanowski, Mark Strotman, and Matt Peck discuss NBA Summer League and Bulls odds to make the postseason.0:45 Impressions of Bulls at Summer League and not overreacting2:00 On concern over Coby White’s 3-point shooting3:25 On the positive signs from White in Vegas4:40 On the pushback that Ricky O’Donnell got from suggesting Arci may be ahead of White in the rotation7:30 Did the Bulls have an underrated offseason?9:45 How the biggest concern and reason for optimism is health12:00 Why a deeper roster puts more pressure on Jim Boylen and his staff16:10 Any chance of John Sabine trying out for the Windy City Bulls?17:05 Our favorites in the wide open Western Conference and can the Lakers make it work?21:55 Can the Bucks put it together and win the East next season?25:10 Darkhorse team in either conference?28:05 Is it too much to expect the Bulls to make the playoffs?
Tuesday Jul 16, 2019
Tuesday Jul 16, 2019
On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Mark Schanowski and Kevin Anderson are joined by SB Nation’s Ricky O’Donnell0:50 - Ricky on his Top 11 players from NBA Summer League story and why Coby White was 11th2:45 - Realistic expectations for White next season3:40 - Will Kris Dunn be on opening night roster?4:55 - Mark disagrees with Ricky on where White will be in the rotation7:10 - On Chandler Hutchison and his role9:50 - Could LaVine see minutes at the small forward spot?11:00 - On Daniel Gafford and his summer league performance15:20 - On Bulls 2019-20 win total over/under at 30.516:55 - Which team in the East can the Bulls overtake and make the playoffs?22:00 - Going over the western conference and which teams have realistic championship potentialEditor’s note: Kevin stated he thinks Portland has the best healthy backcourt in the NBA right now completely forgetting about Russ and Harden. He regrets the error.29:30 - The short list of contenders in the East
Wednesday Jul 10, 2019
Wednesday Jul 10, 2019
On the latest Bulls Talk Podcast, Mark Schanowski and Kendall Gill discuss Coby White's Summer League debut, Kris Dunn's future and how Kawhi Leonard going to the Clippers affects the NBA.01:30 Coby White's adjustment to the NBA game04:30 Initial thoughts on Daniel Gafford 06:00 Who has better shot at backup to Carter Jr, Luke Kornet or Gafford?07:30 Will Shaq Harrison return to the Bulls?09:00 Does Kris Dunn have a future with the Bulls?11:15 Where will Russell Westbrook play next season?14:30 Zach LaVine looking to take the next step in his development17:00 Kawhi Leonard and Paul George heading to the Clippers21:00 Possible changes to free agency in the future24:00 Kendall on his charity golf outing27:00 Who is the favorite to win the 2020 title?
Monday Jul 08, 2019
Monday Jul 08, 2019
Editor’s note: This podcast was recorded before the Bulls game Monday night0:45 - Sean on early returns on Bulls so far in summer league2:30 - On possibility of Shaq Harrison returning to the Bulls3:40 - On Coby White, and adjusting to the NBA game5:00 - On not drawing too many conclusions from a rookie in summer league6:00 - Concern over White’s 3-point shooting6:55 - On White and any injury concerns7:30- On Daniel Gafford and his 4-year deal8:44 - On center position and Bulls likely rotation11:25 - On Gafford’s skillset, and potential role his rookie year12:35 - On a potential Kris Dunn trade15:45 - On the wide open western conference18:50 - On the Nuggets and Blazers20:25 - On Jabari Parker signing with the Hawks22:30 - Sean on his conversation with Bobby Portis24:25 - Other stories Sean is working on25:30 - On Mychal Mulder and chances of getting a 2-way contract26:55 - Sean on the earthquake night
Wednesday Jul 03, 2019
Wednesday Jul 03, 2019
On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill, and Kevin Anderson react to the Bulls agree to a deal with big Luke Kornet and Wendell Carter Jr’s setback.0:30 - What’s left of the Bulls salary cap now? Are they done in free agency?1:50 - On Tomas Satoransky, impact on the Bulls2:45 - On Kris Dunn’s future with the Bulls4:20 - Is Dunn a good fit with the Lakers?7:15 - Why Dunn’s tenure with the Bulls hasn’t worked out13:40 - Kendall on the dynamic between himself and Felipe Lopez in Minnesota15:25 - Kendall on being a rookie in Charlotte and fighting for playing time with two veterans- Rex Chapman and Dell Curry17:25 - On the need for a veteran presence in a locker room, Bulls offseason grade from Kendall20:00 - On Luke Kornet’s impact on the Bulls22:45 - On Brooklyn and their turnaround24:00 - On Wendell Carter Jr and his core muscle surgery and concerns over development27:15 - Why the Bulls have to make significant improvement this season30:10 - On expectations for the Bulls in Summer League in Vegas33:05 - Kendall on how the chemistry between White and Gafford could help them long-term34:05 - Our biggest winners around the NBA this offseason