Bulls Talk Podcast
NBC Sports Chicago
The Bulls Talk Podcast takes you inside the Bulls and around the NBA. With television host Jason Goff, insider K.C. Johnson, and producer Tony Gill breakdown the Bulls in an informed and entertaining way you won't get anywhere else. Featuring guests and reporters who cover the Bulls and the NBA. Episodes released every Tuesday and Thursday.
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02/17/21 • 15 min
During the offseason, the Bulls made major changes to their front office and coaching staff. Among a number of notable additions was Marc Eversley, who was hired by VP of basketball operations Artūras Karnišovas, as the very first Black general manager in Bulls franchise history. Marc sits down with host Jason Goff as they discuss how he got to be GM of the Bulls, his long journey from London and Toronto, and what it would mean to him to bring a championship to Chicago.
(1:00) - The start of the journey. Where did Marc Eversley begin his career in sports?
(3:20) - Significance of being the first Black GM in Bulls history
(7:20) - Pressures of being a Black GM
(12:50) - Does Black History mean anything in London and Toronto like it does in the United States?
(13:10) - What would it mean to bring a championship to the Chicago Bulls?
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Should Bulls look to trade Thaddeus Young?
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02/16/21 • 42 min
Coming off a great win vs the Indiana Pacers, the Bulls are handling close games a lot better and a lot of that has to do with the rising play of Bulls veteran Thaddeus Young. With Thad's production continuing to increase off the bench, is it time for the Bulls to really consider trading him for future assets, at the detriment of the current roster for this season? K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Tony Gill discuss what they think the Bulls should do. Later they also discuss the return of Wendell Carter Jr. from injury, and Zach Lavine taking over another game with a huge shot vs the Pacers.
(4:00) - The Bulls are winning games they have been known for losing in seasons past and Thad Young is a huge reason for that
(10:53) - Is what the Bulls do with Thad Young a sign of how they view this roster and this team?
(18:36) - The return of Wendell Carter Jr. How was his first outing and can he still grow his game with the amount of time left this season?
(30:00) - Zach Lavine scores another 30 points, are we being too nitpicky with Zach's game and how does he keep making these ridiculous shots?
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Bulls go 4-0 for the first time since Jordan's 1996 Bulls
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10/26/21 • 36 min
The Bulls start the season 4-0 putting this new roster of Bulls in rare air considering it hasn't been done since Air Jordan was in the building. It's INSANE! KC Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Tony Gill break down the hot start the Bulls are on and break down how the Bulls have gotten to the top of the Eastern conference to start the season, they discuss the Bulls surviving the Toronto Raptors to go 4-0, they try to break down the play of Patrick Williams, and a lot more.
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DeMar DeRozan is putting up Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan numbers
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02/15/22 • 24 min
In the midst of an injury filled season, one thing has remained consistent and it's been the elite play of DeMar DeRozan. Rob Schaefer and KC Johnson live from the United Center after a 120-109 win vs the San Antonio Spurs, discuss the win and describe exactly how well DeRozan is playing and his numbers are matching up with the greatest players of all time. Later in the pod, the guys update and detail the status of Zach LaVine's knee injury and if fans should be concerned, and they discuss the upcoming NBA All-Star game.
(1:40) - DeMar DeRozan is having a historic run right now
(8:04) - The rest of the team is coming together offensively
(11:06) - How concerned should fans be about Zach LaVine's knee?
(14:52) - Will Zach LaVine participate in All-Star weekend?
(18:25) - Bulls players invade All-Star weekend
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Restarting NBA season isn't as easy as it seemed
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06/16/20 • 44 min
Just as it seemed like the NBA was ready to start, the players put a hold on the momentum. Leila Rahimi, Bulls Outsider Big Dave Watson, and Bulls reporter Rob Schaefer discuss how the NBA players are now reviewing the NBA's plans on return to play, their concerns with the state of social justice in America and dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.
(6:25) - Thad Young speaks about the social injustice in America
(17:57) - Can the NBA hold its title as the most progressive league?
(23:42) - NBA players only zoom call/what are the players' concerns?
(35:35) - If the players do play, what should the expectations be?
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Celebrating Derrick Rose week
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06/12/20 • 60 min
On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Jason Goff, K.C. Johnson, and Rob Schaefer discuss Derrick Rose's career and importance to not only the Bulls, but the city of Chicago.
1:30 Our first introduction to Derrick Rose
8:50 On the Bulls winning the draft lottery and why taking Rose wasn't a guarantee
12:40 On Rose embracing his Chicago heritage and playing in his hometown
16:05 K.C. Johnson on his relationship with Rose
23:50 Our favorite Derrick Rose moments
29:20 On Rose's impact on the league and meteoric rise
32:20 On the trade that sent Rose to the Knicks and the end of the Rose era in Chicago
35:30 On Rose's Hall of Fame chances
41:45 Will the Bulls retire #1?
47:50 On Heat rivalry and would Bulls have beaten Miami in 2012 if Rose stays healthy?
55:15 How we feel about Rose today
58:45 Any chance Rose wears a Bulls uniform again?
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Should Kris Dunn make an All-Defensive team?
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06/26/20 • 54 min
The season isn't over but there is enough evidence to place who will end up on the list as one of the best defenders of the 2019-2020 season. Is Bull's guard Kris Dunn one of the best 4 defensive guards in the league? Host Jason Goff is joined by KC Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Tony Gill as they fill out the 10 best defenders in the NBA and decide is Kris Dunn makes the cut.
(6:30) - Kris Dunn's name has been floated around nationally as an All-NBA defender
(12:00) - Where is Dunn ranked among defensive guards
(18:56) - How much credit does Jim Boylen get for Dunn's defense
(25:09) - 4 guards that should be on All-Defensive 1st and 2nd team
(30:35) - 4 forwards that should be on All-Defensive 1st and 2nd team
(41:57) - 2 centers on All-Defensive 1st and 2nd team
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Behind the scenes look at Sports Uncovered's 'I'm Back'
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05/29/20 • 55 min
NBC Sports' Sports Uncovered series began with a bang with the NBCS Chicago team leading the series with the 1st episode "I'm Back'. Host Jason Goff is joined by Bulls insider KC Johnson, and producers of the episode Ryan McGuffey and Tony Gill, to discuss the making of the episode and provide an inside look into Michael Jordan's famous fax.
(2:12) - What was discovered in the episode
(8:53) - The Last Dance documentary, didn't go over the secret Jordan practices
(17:12) - Interviews that were done for the documentary
(28:36) - Interesting nuggets from the episode
(39:30) - LeBron James' comments in the documentary
(45:00) - Things that were left out of the documentary
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NBA Champion Avery Johnson on playing in a shortened season
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06/19/20 • 56 min
As the NBA tries to set up a return to play in Orlando, the 22 teams will start strategizing on how to win the championship in a weird tournament setup. NBA Champion Avery Johnson joins host Jason Goff and NBA Champion and NBCS Chicago Bulls analyst Will Perdue, as they discuss how players and teams should prepare when the season starts back up, Avery's thoughts on the modern NBA, and tells stories of his time as a Spur.
(4:08) - How should teams deal with the shortened season
(11:50) - How have the Spurs been successful for so long?
(19:40) - What has changed about the game in the modern era
(27:00) - Stories of battles with Kevin Garnett, and Hakeem Olajuwon
(33:20) - Reasons why bad organizations remain bad
(41:39) - How should organizations handle head coaching searches
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The NBA season is set to return during a trying time
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06/05/20 • 80 min
The NBA season is set to restart and return with 22 teams continuing their seasons for a chance at a playoff spot and a championship. Even though the league has set a schedule the current state of the country is still in flux due to the murder of George Floyd. Host Jason Goff is joined by Rob Schaefer, Tony Gill, Kevin Anderson, and KC Johnson to discuss social justice and police brutality in America, the NBA restarting the season, and what does it mean for the Bulls now that their season is over.
(3:00) - It's been a hard week for America
(16:06) - When sports come back, we must still remember this pain
(35:40) - This situation feels different
(42:06) - Strong concerns over the NBA picking the season back up
(53:38) - How will no fan games impact the players?
(1:05:21) - The Bulls season is officially over, what will happen with Jim Boylen
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How many episodes does Bulls Talk Podcast have?
Bulls Talk Podcast currently has 603 episodes available.
What topics does Bulls Talk Podcast cover?
The podcast is about News, Basketball, Podcasts, Chicago Bulls, Sports, Nba and Sports News.
What is the most popular episode on Bulls Talk Podcast?
The episode title 'Marc Eversley reflects on being Bulls' first Black GM | Black History Month' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Bulls Talk Podcast?
The average episode length on Bulls Talk Podcast is 36 minutes.
How often are episodes of Bulls Talk Podcast released?
Episodes of Bulls Talk Podcast are typically released every 3 days, 19 hours.
When was the first episode of Bulls Talk Podcast?
The first episode of Bulls Talk Podcast was released on Oct 4, 2016.
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