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We're not experts, we're not journalists, we're not insiders... we're just two guys who love the Chicago Bulls. Join us as we discuss all things Bulls and the rest of the NBA. Each episode we'll give our thoughts on the team's news & notes while hopefully


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    Bulls Show #164: Summer Workouts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2018 42:45


    Mitch, Nillz and Ricky O'Donnell of SB Nation are back talking summer workout videos, MVP, ROY and Bulls win total odds, the greatest Bulls dunk of the century and more. Follow us on Twitter: Nillz - @theBullsShow, Mitch- @sharoneiljp and Ricky- @SBN_Ricky

    Bulls Show #163: Defense is For Suckers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2018 48:19


    After a two year hiatus, Mitch, Nillz and Ricky O'Donnell of SB Nation get back together to talk about the new no-D Bulls who drafted Wendell Carter, resigned Zack LaVine and brought back Jabari Parker to Chicago. But after all the changes, one thing remains the same, defense is still for suckers.

    #162: Bench Bums

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2016 32:58


    Mitch, Nillz & Ricky give their takes on the lackluster play from the Bulls' bench, cautiously express their optimism after a big win against Cleveland and decide whether the loss to the Mavs or Lakers was more frustrating.

    #161: Moral Victory or Missed Opportunity?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2016 37:44


    Ricky, Mitch & Nillz on the Bulls' loss to the Clippers after a near flawless start to the Circus Trip. We revisit whether this team is legit and who deserves Bull of the week honors. Other topics include the young Timberwolves, underachieving Knicks, posses, ejections and being friends with Michael Jordan

    #160: Hoiballs & Ceilings

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2016 36:45


    After a 3-1 week, Nillz & Ricky discuss the Rondo enigma and whether the team can succeed with him running point. We then marvel at Jimmy's ascension among the game's elite before looking ahead at the dreaded circus trip. LeBron, the Warriors and aliens wrap up the show.

    #159: They Are Who We Thought They Were, Maybe

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2016 53:08


    Bulls have gone from undefeated to .500 real quick. Mitch, Nillz & Ricky discuss whether the Bulls got exposed this as the team most expected. We also throw shade at the Derrick Rose haters, crown "Bull of the Week," and make our best guess as to which tetam shows up this week. We wrap things up with a look around the league from the KD/Westbrook beef to the dominant Cavs.

    #157: Down & Almost Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2016 43:07


    Jay Patt of BlogABull & Today's Fastbreak joins Nillz to breakdown the Bulls latest loss against the Wizards and Chicago's dwindling playoff hopes despite sitting at 8th in the East. At least we'll always have the Raptors.

    #156: The Warriors Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2016 35:53


    Despite this being a Chicago Bulls podcast, Ricky & Nillz had to discuss Steph Curry's performance Saturday night vs. the Thunder and the Bulls' record of 72 wins in danger. We eventually shift gears to worry about Derrick Rose and the team's playoff chances, but explain why we still feel slightly optimistic about "Hoiball" materializing.

    #155: Make The Bulls Great Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2016 48:08


    Mitch & Nillz react to the past week, including the uneventful trade deadline, the Kobe farwell tour, a surging Derrick Rose and Doug McDermott's breakout performance.

    #150: Scottie Pippen

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2015 24:51


    We're excited and honored to talk to 6-time NBA champion, Bulls legend and hall of famer Scottie Pippen. Listen to him reflect on his career, the game today, and the Bulls this season.

    #149: Poddin' on Pippen

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2015 33:26


    Yahoo Sports' Kelly Dwyer joins Mitch & Nillz in celebration of Blogabull.com's "Scottie Pippen Week." We reflect on the hall of famer's under-appreciated and unprecedented greatness and versatility

    #147: The Derrick Rose Lawsuit

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2015 30:13


    Mitch & Nillz react to the uncomfortable & controversial lawsuit filed against Derrick Rose and discuss the implications from a legal standpoint.

    #139: A Mayor Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2015 31:23


    KC Johnson of the Chicago Tribune stops by to answer some of Nillz's questions about the end of the Bulls' season, Tom Thibodeau's exit, Fred Hoiberg's arrival, and other possible Bulls' offseason plans.

    #134: Lo Siento, Pau

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2015 31:01


    Mitch and Nillz with a post game pod after the Bulls game 1 victory over the Cavs. Listen to what we liked about the series opener and what we think might change as the series moves forward.

    #132: Bring On The King

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2015 37:47


    Nillz is joined by Chicago super fan Zach Lee to relive the Bulls historic dominance over the Bucks in Game 6 and preview a 2nd round date with LeBron & the Cavs.

    128: Big Buck Hunters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2015 78:06


    In a 3-part podcast to preview the playoffs, Nillz reflects on the Bulls' regular season with Chris Terzic of BlogABull.com, previews the team's first round series vs. the Bucks with Steve Von Horn of BrewHoop.com, and takes a look at other notable post season match-ups with Bleacher Report's Sean Highkin.

    #100: Keepin' It 100

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2014 41:53


    We celebrate the milestone with a roundtable discussion featuring Doug Thonus of the Bulls Beat and BullsConfidential.com. We react to the reported Cavs trade for Kevin Love and how the Bulls now match-up with the new Eastern Conference favorites. The 2nd part of the show is a retrospective "fast break" talking about our favorite moments in the podcast's 100 episode history.

    #063: Comcast Sports Net Chicago's Aggrey Sam

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2013 27:56


    Aggrey Sam of Comcast Sports Net Chicago rounds out the lineup of this week’s Starting 5 – 5 pods in 5 days to get you ready for the upcoming Bulls season. The Bulls beat writer and sideline reporter dishes on the possibility that Derrick Rose is better than ever, a Bulls’ injury report (already), the team’s new offense, and the reported front office tension. Find out also Aggrey’s outlook on the season and whether it ends in a championship parade.

    #062: BlogABull.com's Ricky O'Donnell

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2013 32:41


    Ricky O’Donnell of BlogABull.com & SB Nation chats with Nillz as we continue “The Starting 5” – 5 pods in 5 days to get you ready for the upcoming Bulls season. We marvel at Derrick Rose’s preseason dominance, analyze Jimmy Butler’s fit in the backcourt, evaluate the East, and even talk a little Chicago Bears.

    #061: Outside Shot's Bryan Crawford

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2013 39:05


    Bryan Crawford of NBC Chicago’s Outside Shot stops by for the third installment of “The Starting 5″ – 5 pods in 5 days to get you ready for the upcoming Bulls season. Listen to Bryan share his thoughts on Derrick Rose’s return, Jimmy Butler’s emergence, and this roster’s title chances. We also dive into some recent rankings across the internet, the impact of statistics on basketball analysis, and twitter beefs.

    #060: Bulls Confidential's Doug Thonus

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2013 35:09


    Doug Thonus of Chicago Bulls Confidential joins Mitch & E on the second show of this week's "Starting 5" - 5 pods in 5 days to get you ready for the upcoming Bulls' season.

    #059: The Examiner.com's Chris Cason

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2013 32:28


    Christopher Cason of examiner.com joins Mitch to talk the Bulls' undefeated run in the preseason despite an assortment of injuries and Derrick Rose possibly being better than ever.

    #051: Chattin' with Chuck

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2013 21:19


    The radio voice of Chicago Bulls basketball, Chuck Swirsky joins Nillz to reflect on the offseason and help us get ready for the 2013/2014 campaign less than 2 months away.

    #046: Offseason Chatter with K.C. Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2013 60:06


    We are back with the first episode in over a month and we've brought along special guest KC Johnson of the Chicago Tribune. We run the gamut of offseason topics - from free agency to the draft to of course, Derrick Rose. If you're missing the Bulls (or just want to cure your hangover from celebrating the Blackhawks Stanley Cup victory last night), we got you covered. It's never too early to start thinking about the team's chances next season.

    #037: Comcast Sports Net Bulls Insider - Aggrey Sam 2.0

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2013 47:25


    We welcome back Aggrey Sam of Comcast Sports Net for the latest insight on Derrick Rose's impending (or uncertain?) return this season. Is Thursday night's game now or never? We also get an injury report on the rest of the sidelined cavalry and predictions on when we should be seeing Kirk, Taj, and Rip back in the lineup... if at all. We do actually talk basketball at some point on the show to reflect on the controversial goal-tends and replays from Monday night's loss to Denver.

    #033: Comcast Sports Net Bulls Insider - Aggrey Sam

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2013 36:57


    Aggrey Sam of Comcast Sports joins us to shed some light on the "D-Rama" from last week's Derrick Rose news. Hear Aggrey's take on Rose's status and whether he thinks the former MVP will return this season. Aggrey also discusses any potential plans of the front office with the trade deadline approaching, the team's recent epidemic of injuries, and his expectations for the second half of the regular season.

    #029: The Examiner's Chris Cason

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2013 44:23


    Mitch & Nillz welcome to the show Bulls beat writer and insider Chris Cason of Examiner.com. Chris dishes on the controversy surrounding Joakim Noah's benching and the emergence of Jimmy Butler from Friday night's loss to Memphis. Listen in as Chris also shares his insight on this Bulls season, including the team's playoff chances and the timetable of Derrick Rose's return.

    #017 ESPN Chicago Insider Nick Friedell

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2012 50:37


    ESPN’s very own Nick Friedell joins Mitch & Nillz to discuss training camp and preview the Bulls’ season. Nick offers his opinions on D. Rose’s return, the current roster, Nikola Mirotic, and his prediction for this year’s NBA champion. Make sure you stay tuned for the end of the podcast for details on the Mitch & Nillz preseason ticket giveaway and upcoming fantasy basketball league.

    #013 Vanilla Sky's The Limit

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2012 36:35


    The Bulls Show welcomes its first professional basketball player to the show. Former Bull, Joe Alexander joins Nillz to discuss his NBA career as a lottery pick out of West Virginia and share some insight on his time in Chicago. Learn about life in the league and Joe's aspirations for the future. Also listen in on "Vanilla Sky's" first hand experience with everyone from Derrick Rose to Vinny Del Negro (!).

    #010 Great Expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2012 61:38


    Just when you thought there couldn’t be any more news & notes to discuss during these dog days of summer, the guys are back with Episode 10 of the Bulls Show. Listen in as Mitch & Nillz set their 2012/13 season expectations for each player on the current roster and give their thoughts on the US team’s continued pursuit for gold. Who should have a breakout year this season and who might underperform? Also, is an Olympic upset brewing in London? The guys wrap up the show with a trip down video game memory lane in light of recent NBA 2K13 news.

    #009 Where da Biscuits At?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2012 53:07


    Mitch & Nillz are back with the 9th episode of The Bulls Show to discuss the front office's theoretical 2014 plan and whether fans should prepare (again) for the disappointment of 2010's free agency. The guys also recap the latest on Team USA and engage in a heated debate on how they match up with the Dream Team. The episode wraps up with an initial review of the 2012/2013 schedule to help Nillz's season ticket situation, all while trying to find Paul Pierce's biscuits. Swerve.

    #008 Your NBA 2012-2013 Financial Champs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2012 56:17


    It's been a long time, we shouldna left you, without a dope podcast to step to. Yup, its been two weeks, but boys are back to mourn the destruction of the Bench Mob. We also touch on the Olympics, Jeremy Lin, and Kyrie v. Kobe. Email us at thebullsshow@gmail.com at tweet us @thebullsshow, we'd love to get your feedback.

    #007: He's Baaaaaaccckkkk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2012 46:20


    On this episode of the Bulls Show the fellas celebrate/mourn the return of Captain Kirk and the departure of C.J Watson. Mitch hates on Ray Allen, while Nillz hates on USA Olympic Team, and the fellas cover all of the rest of the Free Agency news. As always you can find us on Facebook and Twitter and we'd love to hear from you at thebullsshow@gmail.com.

    #006: Hello Marquis, Goodbye Omer?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2012 45:07


    We're back with episode #6 of The Bulls Show. This week we'll cover the beginning of the off-season; including the NBA Draft and the first day of free agency. We'll introduce the new Bull and talk about the possibilities of saying goodbye to another. Plus we'll cover all the other rumors swirling around the NBA. And after listening, check out our fan page on Facebook, e-mail us at thebullsshow@gmail.com, or tweet us @thebullsshow.

    #005: What We Gon' Do Now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2012 41:32


    In the episode of The Bulls Show, the fellas mourn the Heat's championship victory and discuss whether they'll become a dynasty. They also talk Bulls and their chances in the future against the Heat and Thunder and discuss the plans going into the NBA Draft. Finally, M&N try to figure out what are they gonna do without any NBA basketball for months. Thanks for listening! Go Bulls.

    #004: Really Good Bulls, Really Bad Bulls.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2012 39:54


    On this week's episode, the fellas forget their podcast name is the Bulls Show talk about the first three games of the NBA Finals and the awesomeness of the Dream Team. When they finally get around to the Bulls, they discuss current rumors surrounding Deng, Noah, etc. and their favorite bad Bulls. Subscribe on iTunes and don't forget to rate us!

    #003: Destroy and Rebuild?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2012 45:22


    On today's show, Mitch and Nillz discuss rumors in the news on the roster and give you a preview of the NBA Finals match-up between the Heat and the Thunder. Mitch takes the Heat and Nillz calls it for the Thunder, who do you have? E-mail us at thebullsshow@gmail.com or tweet us @thebullsshow and let us know what you think. We'll be back next talkin' Finals, talkin' Bulls, and talkin' the Dream Team.

    #002: The Sophomore Slump

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2012 43:10


    Nillz is back from his trip to the land down under and we're back with the Bulls Show. On this week's episode we discuss whether the Bulls should consider amnestying Carlos Boozer, our predictions for the rest of the NBA playoffs, and we go over our favorite Bulls memories. Hello, Ben Gordon. Hope you guys enjoy the show, any feedback would be appreciated at thebullsshow@gmail.com. Special thanks to Rocky Subramanian for the beats. Go Bulls.

    #001: Irrational Confidence.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2012 54:14


    Mitch and Nillz bring you "The Bulls Show", a real fan's look at the Chicago Bulls and the NBA. The season is over, but we're just just getting started. On today's show, the guys go back on the Bulls series lost to the Sixers, lament on life without Derrick Rose, and try to figure out who they're going to root for now. Got any questions, comments or show ideas, hit us at @thebullsshow on twitter or email at thebullsshow@gmail.com Happy listening. Go Bulls.

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