Timeout Bulls

We take you Inside the Dance presented by Budweiser with exclusive interviews and insight on the '90s Bulls from Horace Grant, Toni Kukoc, Sam Smith and many more.

Benny the Bull TELLS ALL in first-ever PODCAST

Not everyone knows the name Bob Rosenberg, a Chicago sports icon who's been with the Chicago Bulls for 51 years as the official scorekeeper. During this time, he's only missed two games. Bob has literally seen everything when it comes to the history of the franchise. Rosenberg sits with Chuck to tell stories of how he came into this role and shares some of his favorite moments with the team.

Jerry Colangelo began his basketball career with the Chicago Bulls in the inaugural season of 1966 as marketing director. With over 50 years of experience in sports, Colangelo, a Chicago native, is now the Director of USA Basketball and the Chairman to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Jerry calls in and talks to Chuck about his upbringing, career, and his love for the game of basketball.

Jim Rose is a veteran sportsanchor in Chicago for ABC 7. He has covered Chicago Bulls basketball for over 30 years. Jim sits down with Chuck to discuss his career in broadcasting and shares many memories covering the Bulls during the dynasty era.

Kevin Harlan is one of the signature voices of the NBA and college basketball on TNT/CBS. Kevin dials in to talk to Chuck about his dream of becoming a sportscaster. Harlan shares his journey that starting in Kansas to calling some of the biggest games in sports. Kevin discusses the preparation that's needed before every NBA game and how much he cherishes covering the league.

March Madness is right around the corner! Before their season started, Men's basketball head coach of the University of Notre Dame, Mike Brey, sat down with Chuck to discuss his upbringing and coaching for the Irish. Mike talks about growing up as the son of an Olympic athlete and how that helped create the work ethic that he uses today. Brey talks about what got him into coaching and shares his favorite moments during his career.

Chuck's main man and radio broadcast partner Bill Wennington joins the podcast today to talk about his basketball career. The seven-footer out of St. John's University has been part of the Chicago Bulls family for over 20 years. He's been an ambassador, an advisor, a broadcaster, and oh yeah, also won three rings from 96-98. Bill shares stories of his life and career into becoming a Canadian Basketball Hall of Famer.

Ever wanted to know the ins and outs of being an NBA official? This is the podcast for you! Chuck sits down with long-time NBA official James Capers. James has officiated over 1,200 regular season games, nearly 100 Playoff games and multiple NBA Finals games during his NBA career. Capers shares his story on getting his start and how the game has evolved over his 20+ seasons with the Association.

Rod Thorn has been an important member of the NBA since he was drafted second overall in the 1963 NBA Draft. He's been a player, a coach, an NBA Executive of the Year winner, and oh yeah...he was also instrumental in drafted a young kid out of North Carolina. Rod dials in to discuss his entire career and talks about what strategy was taken for the Chicago Bulls drafting Michael Jordan in 1984. The rest is history.

Jamal Crawford is a 3-time NBA Sixth Man of the Year with the Los Angeles Clippers. Jamal has made an amazing career for himself that all started by being traded on draft night to the Chicago Bulls. Crawford calls in to talk to Chuck about that night, playing for the Bulls, scoring 50+ points in a game, and reflects on his NBA career.

Doris Burke is one of the most respected, male or female, in the game of basketball. Her career began as a player at Providence College and is second all-time leader in assists. Her basketball knowledge turned into a life of broadcasting as an analyst for her alma mater. This quickly turned into a sideline reporter, TV analyst, and host of College and NBA TV shows on ESPN and ABC. Chuck and Doris discuss her childhood and path that led her as one of the most trusted voices in the game of basketball.

Chicago native Quinn Buckner is one of only seven players in history to win an NCAA Championship, an NBA Championship, and an Olympic Gold Medal. Adding to that impressive list, Buckner was also an All-State High School player and state champion. After his playing days, Buckner took to the sideline as an NBA Head Coach. Buckner sits down with Chuck to talk about his life and career in the game of basketball.

Doug Collins is no stranger to the NBA and the game of basketball. He's been a number one draft pick, a head coach, and a broadcast analyst. Doug shares stories of his NBA career and what it was like to coach those young Chicago Bulls of the late 80s on the verge of their dynasty.

Duke University and Team USA Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski, better known as Coach K, may be the most decorated basketball coach in the history of the game, but he never forgets where he came from. Coach K shares stories with Chuck about growing up in Chicago and how it developed the foundation of where he is today. Krzyzewski also talks coaching on the collegiate level and for the Olympics leading Dwyane Wade and Jimmy Butler.

Chicago native and sportscaster Kenny McReynolds has done it all when it comes to covering the game of basketball. McReynolds has been an assistant coach for DePaul University, an NBA scout, and veteran sportscaster in Chicago. Kenny sits with Chuck and shares stories of Chicago basketball.

Executive V.P. of Basketball Operations John Paxson first joined the Bulls in 1985 as a young talented free agent from San Antonio. In this week's episode, John joins Chuck to talk about growing up in a basketball family in Dayton, OH. He shares his memories of winning an Ohio State Championship, playing for the University of Notre Dame, and being an integral part of the Chicago Bulls dynasty.

National play-by-play caller Mike Breen calls into the podcast and shares what got him into broadcasting as a kid growing up in New York. Breen talks about becoming the Knicks play-by-play guy, the Bulls/Knicks rivalry in the 90s, and what are the top three games that he's called in his career.

Chris Collins, Men's Basketball Head Coach for Northwestern University, joins Chuck to discuss his memories as a ballboy for the Chicago Bulls during the time his father, Doug Collins, was head coach in the late 80s. Chris also shares his journey growing up with the game of basketball, playing and assistant coaching with Duke Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski , and now at the helm as head coach for the Northwestern Wildcats.

Juwan Howard calls into the podcast to talk about his journey from a Chicago kid, playing for the Fab Five at University of Michigan, and having a celebrated championship career in the NBA.

Ka-Boom! In this episode of Timeout Bulls, Chuck chats with Neil Funk about his illustrious career in TV and radio covering the Philadelphia 76ers, the Kansas City Kings, and the Chicago Bulls.

CSN-Chicago analyst and former Chicago Bulls player Kendall Gill sits with Chuck to discuss his hoop dreams playing in Chicago which led him to University of Illinois on the exciting "Flying Illini" Men's Basketball team. Kendall talks about being drafted 5th overall to Charlotte and playing against the greats in the 90s. Kendall also has a strong passion for boxing and tells a great story about Floyd Mayweather.

Larry Bird dials into the podcast to talk to Chuck Swirsky about coaching Fred Hoiberg, being competitive in a fast-growing NBA league, and playing against Michael Jordan.

Chuck Swirsky talks with the NBA Commissioner Adam Silver about his career, the NBA and the city of Chicago.

Bulls Chairman and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Jerry Reinsdorf sits with Chuck Swirsky to discuss growing up in Brooklyn, his love for baseball which turned into ownership of the Chicago White Sox, and then later as owner of the Chicago Bulls.

In the first episode of Timeout Bulls, Chuck sits down with Bulls Head Coach Fred Hoiberg to discuss growing up in Ames, Iowa, living his dream as a pro basketball player, becoming a college coach at Iowa State, and transitioning into head coach of the Chicago Bulls.

Host Chuck Swirsky introduces an exciting podcast from the Chicago Bulls, Timeout Bulls. Subscribe now to never miss an episode, starting Tuesday, October 25.