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Ep. 204: Takeaways from Bulls media day Sep 30, 2019

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In the latest edition of the Bulls Talk Podcast, Leila Rahimi is joined by Kendall Gill, Will Perdue and Bulls Insider KC Johnson. The panel discusses their biggest takeaways from media day plus which guys need to take the next step in their careers. (2:00) Will talks about the importance of getting off to a good start. (4:45) They also discuss some potential all stars for the Bulls and whether this team can make the playoffs this season. (6:45) KC explains why he thinks kris dunn will be the starting point guard this season. (8:45) They discuss what kind of role Denzel Valentine can have on this team (12:30). Plus which Bulls player will step into a leadership role? (18:30)

Ep. 203: We welcome in new Bulls Insider K.C. Johnson Sep 26, 2019

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On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, new NBC Sports Chicago Bulls Insider K.C. Johnson joins Kevin Anderson to discuss his career change and the upcoming Bulls season.

0:45 - KC Johnson on starting a new chapter in his career

2:30 - KC on being a beat reporter and the job’s challenges

4:05 - On the balance of reporting and what stories to go public with

4:55 - On dealing with agents

6:10 - On the mentors in his career

7:30 - On his favorite moment he’s covered in person

9:45 - Favorite moment since the Jordan Bulls

11:30 - Favorite player he’s covered

15:45 - KC’s Top 5 NBA cities

17:15 - On potential of being a national NBA reporter

18:15 - On his mailbag and interacting with fans

19:12 - Most important Bulls player for this upcoming season

21:15 - On LaVine’s chances of being an all-star this season

23:15 - On Otto Porter’s significance to the Bulls

24:30 - On realistic expectations for Coby White

27:05 - Does he plan on challenging Kendall Gill in 1on1?

Ep. 202: Special guest Dennis Rodman autobiography co-author Tim Keown Sep 17, 2019

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On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, ESPN senior writer and co-author of ‘Bad As I Wanna Be’, Tim Keown joins Kevin Anderson to discuss Dennis Rodman’s autobiography, the 30 for 30 documentary, and the impact of sports on a community.

0:45 Tim on the Rodman 30 for 30 and if it was an accurate portrayal of who Rodman is

2:35 If he knew how big ‘Bad As I Wanna Be’ was going to be when it came out

5:00 On the process of writing the book and getting Rodman’s ‘voice’ right

7:45 More on writing the book and getting Rodman’s words and thoughts in print

9:40 On Rodman’s reaction to ‘Bad As I Wanna Be’

11:15 On when Tim realized the impact of the book on Rodman

13:10 Tim on how the book impacted his own career

16:45 How Rodman came across as lonely in the 30 for 30 doc, is that accurate?

18:50 On Rodman’s legacy, what will he be remembered for?

21:20 On if Tim would like to do a follow-up book with Rodman

22:40 On Tim’s story for ESPN on Paradise High School’s football team and the impact of recovering from the devastating fire in 2018

29:35 On how sports can help a community recover from a tragedy

Ep. 201: Sam Smith on his new book with Derrick Rose, “I’ll Show You” Sep 09, 2019

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On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Hall of Fame writer Sam Smith discusses his new book with Derrick Rose, “I’ll Show You”.

1:35 On the perception that Rose was misunderstood by the media and that he didn’t want to play

10:45 On Rose being a quiet introvert and getting him to open up for the book

17:20 Was Sam surprised on how open Rose was for the book?

22:45 On Rose being socially aware and what Sam learned about him

30:15 On Rose saying he did not want to be drafted by the Bulls on draft night after hearing a conversation between Gar Forman and BJ Armstrong

38:55 On the narrative that Rose didn’t want to recruit other stars to come play for the Bulls, and why Rose was upset with the Bulls organization

45:37 On Rose’s relationship with Joakim Noah and their friendship

50:05 Should the Bulls retire #1? Does Rose belong in the Hall of Fame?

55:15 On Rose’s love for chess

59:40 Sam on why the Bulls will surprise people this season

Ep. 200: Where do Markkanen and LaVine rank among the NBA’s best duos Sep 04, 2019

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On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Kendall Gill joins Kevin Anderson and Michael Walton.

1:30 - On the ridiculous debate of Larry Bird vs Blake Griffin

6:40 - Kendall on playing against Bird and Larry Legend talking trash

10:00 - On Kendall’s two dogs and our Pro Pets series

12:30 - Kendall on being part of the original NBA Jam video game

16:20 - On the league’s best duos and where Lauri+LaVine rank

20:05 - Kendall on his recent conversation with LaVine

21:20 - Kendall on the plan to train with LaVine and coach him on defense

Editor’s note: Kendall holds the NBA record for most steals in a single game with 11

23:00 - Kendall on keys to being a very good defensive player

26:20 - On the need for Lauri and LaVine to run the pick n roll together

27:45 - KG on the kind of workout the average NBA player goes through right now

Ep 199: Rookie survey surprise, Joakim will double-team anyone Aug 22, 2019

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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 hype

5:15 Judging the Bulls missed free throw promotion with Chick-fil-A

9:25 The story of Michael Jordan betting with teammates on the Dunkin Donuts race

11:45 The myth of the special NBA Jams version with Michael Jordan

17:00 How Jordan would have used twitter in the 90’s

18:00 Which player in NBA history would have had the best twitter account

22:20 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

Ep. 198: Daryl Morey’s wild claim, breaking down Bulls schedule Aug 16, 2019

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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 was

6:20 On Westbrook and Harden dynamic

8:35 Are Rockets the favorites in the west?

12:15 On impact losing DeMarcus Cousins has on the Lakers

14:30 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 Bulls

20:45 Expectations for the Bulls to start the season strong

23:15 On Bulls fans needing a good start to stay interested

24:20 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 postseason

31:25 On Michael Porter Jr. snapping Adam Silver’s personal cell phone number

Ep. 197: Special guest Bulls superfan See Red Fred Jul 30, 2019

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On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Mark Schanowski and Kevin Anderson are joined by Bulls superfan See Red Fred

0:45 - Fred compares Mark to Oprah

1:35 - Fred details his visit to the Advocate Center

2:45 - Fred’s pep talk to the Bulls sales staff and why the Bulls have the angriest fan base on twitter

5:20 - 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 angriest

14:10 - 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 friends

19:00 - Why Fred believes 43-45 wins is realistic for the Bulls

22:45 - On the tiers in the Eastern Conference and Fred’s ‘rule of 7’

25:05 - Other predictions for the 2019-20 season

Ep. 196: Discussing a wild offseason with Tom Haberstroh Jul 24, 2019

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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 memory

1:50 Reaction to Kawhi picking the Clippers and how good that team can be

4:50 On the Lakers and why they have set themselves up to have a ‘big 3’ with DeMarcus Cousins

7:15 Handicapping the western conference contenders including why Denver makes sense for Chris Paul

10:10 Can the Rockets make it work?

14:40 On the Pelicans and if they can make the postseason this upcoming year

16:40 Tom on why he likes the Bulls offseason

18:55 On Tomas Satoransky and why he is underrated around the league

21:05 On Kris Dunn’s future with the Bulls

23:10 Can either LaVine or Markkanen make the all-star team?

25:25 On expectations for Jim Boylen and the new coaching staff

27:25 On Bulls playoff chances and which team can they overtake in the East

29:50 Why Bulls fans should temper expectations for Coby White

30:37 Living in Charlotte, Tom says White Sox super prospect Luis Robert is more popular than any current Hornets player

Ep. 195: Kendall Gill on boxing broadcasting, debate over the East’s top team Jul 22, 2019

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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 fight

2:10 On seeing Pacquiao up close and a new appreciation for his skill

4:05 KG on his crossover in his 50+ basketball league and tagging Vincent Goodwill

6:18 Reaction to Carlos Boozer getting cut his from his Big 3 team

8:40 Kendall on Thad Young getting Team USA invite and why he’d decline it

12:18 On Wendell Carter Jr passing on throwing out the first pitch at the White Sox game Monday night

13:50 On Kyle Korver signing with the Bucks

15:20 Debating who’s the favorite in the East: Bucks or Sixers?

19:30 On Ricky O’Donnell and his quote on Arci and White

21:30 Challenge of Boylen keeping his players happy with the rotation

22:30 On Bulls bringing Shaq Harrison back and having 5 point guards

25:45 Why stretching Felicio is unlikely at this point in the offseason