The Big Red Bus – Episode 195: "Broke at the Break"

In this episode of The Big Red Bus, See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus roll into the All-Star break with a sense of frustration and disappointment. The duo dives into the Zach trade and the Bulls' relative inactivity at the trade deadline, questioning the front office’s decisions with a roster that appears stuck in neutral.

Fred and Doug break down what this means for the franchise moving forward, analyzing the missed opportunities to embrace a full rebuild. Should fans hold out hope for a post-deadline surge, or is this just another sign that mediocrity remains the organization’s comfort zone?

Join the ride as the guys vent their frustrations, examine potential long-term consequences, and discuss what needs to change for the Bulls to break free from their cycle of inconsistency.

See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus are joined by Mark K from Australia in this special episode. Recorded a mere few hours before the LaVine trade, Mark K provides his thoughts and feelings (or lacktherof) on the Beloved Bulls.

Note: An brief 5-minute introduction with Fred and Doug was recorded after the Zach LaVine trade, to provide some brief commentary and thoughts on the next steps.

See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss several Bulls topics in the aftermath of the Bulls' loss to DeMar DeRozan and the Sacramento Kings 124-119. Doug provides his thoughts on the season so far, and they discuss Zach, Vooch, Lonzo, and the issues with Patrick Williams.