Best Zach Patton Podcasts (2025)

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Chicago Bulls Brass ON TRACK? Grading Arturas Karnisovas & Billy Donovan | CHGO Bulls Podcast 1:15:03

8h ago1:15:03

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The CHGO Bulls crew put a bow on their 2024-25 Chicago Bulls season evaluations by grading the job performances of lead executive Arturas Karnisovas and head coach Billy Donovan. How did AK handle the draft, free agent signings and trades this year? How convincing is his vision and how well has he executed it thus far? Did Donovan’s drastic change …

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NBA Mock Draft: Will Khaman Maluach or Derik Queen FALL to Chicago Bulls at 12? | CHGO Bulls Podcast 1:11:22

1d ago1:11:22

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The CHGO Bulls crew continue their roundup of the latest Chicago Bulls mock draft selections for the 2025 NBA Draft. Today’s focus is on the frontcourt: Khaman Maluach, Thomas Sorber and Derik Queen. Which big’s skillset fits best with the needs of the Bulls roster and their potential teammates? Which is most NBA-ready now, and which player has the…

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NBA Mock Draft MADNESS: Is Egor Demin the Best Fit for Chicago Bulls at 12? | CHGO Bulls Podcast 1:09:40

2d ago1:09:40

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On this episode, the CHGO Bulls crew talk about another incredible night of NBA Playoff basketball. Are they surprised the Pacers are up 2-0? Can the TWolves bounce back after a terrible night shooting? Plus, we dive into the Mock Drafts from publications across the league and take a look to see which player each one has mocked to the Bulls. We loo…

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Bulls Backcourt CAROUSEL: Grading Lonzo Ball & Ayo Dosunmu | CHGO Bulls Podcast 1:07:40

3d ago1:07:40

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The CHGO Bulls crew continue their Player Evaluations for the 2024-25 season with Lonzo Ball, Ayo Dosunmu and Jalen Smith. Peck, Big Dave and Will give their grades for each player. Where do Ayo and Lonzo fit into Billy Donovan’s plans next season? And where does Jalen stack up with Zach Collins and Nikola Vucevic? Plus, the guys review the wild en…

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DEAN CAIN: Competing for Superman, Leaving the NFL & Wearing His Heart on His Cape 1:17:12

4d ago1:17:12

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Dean Cain (Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman) joins us this week for a candid conversation about his upbringing on film sets and how his competitive nature that couldn’t get used anymore in the NFL helped him land a career changing role as Superman in Lois & Clark. Dean talks about the nerves and his edge during the audition process to b…

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Among Bulls “9 to 10”? GRADING Patrick Williams, Dalen Terry, Julian Phillips | CHGO Bulls Podcast 1:08:17

4d ago1:08:17

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The CHGO Bulls crew continue their Player Evaluations for the 2024-25 season Patrick Williams, Dalen Terry and Julian Phillips. Peck, Big Dave and Will give their grades for each young player, and discuss their potential to become permanent fixtures in Arturas Karnisovas’ “nine to ten good players” plan. Plus, the guys review the NBA Playoffs actio…

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Grading the NEW KIDS: Tre Jones, Kevin Huerter, Zach Collins | CHGO Bulls Podcast 1:10:38

7d ago1:10:38

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The CHGO Bulls crew continue their Player Evaluations for the 2024-25 season with the midseason trade arrivals: Tre Jones, Kevin Huerter and Zach Collins. Peck, Big Dave and Will give their grades for each player in their limited sample sizes, and discuss the potential roles for each player next season. Plus, the guys react to Gregg Popovich steppi…

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Could Giannis Antetokounmpo Request a Trade to the BULLS? 13:41

8d ago13:41

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The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the Milwaukee Bucks being eliminated from the NBA Playoffs and how it will impact Giannis Antetokounmpo's future with the team. Will Giannis request a trade from the Bucks? And if he does, what are the chances he'll be looking at the Chicago Bulls as an ideal destination?By Matt Peck, Big Dave Watson, Will Gottlieb

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Grading Matas Buzelis: Is He the FUTURE of the Chicago Bulls? | CHGO Bulls Podcast 1:06:28

8d ago1:06:28

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The CHGO Bulls crew continue their Player Evaluations for the 2024-25 season with Matas Buzelis. The 11th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft had to fight to earn a role in Billy Donovan’s rotation his rookie season. And earn it he did, getting 31 starts and seeing a big jump in minutes over the back half of the year. Peck, Big Dave and Will give th…

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Grading Nikola Vucevic: BIG Season for Bulls, But What Happens Now? | CHGO Bulls Podcast 1:08:36

9d ago1:08:36

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The CHGO Bulls crew continue their Player Evaluations for the 2024-25 season with Nikola Vucevic. Perhaps motivated by a potential in-season trade, Vucevic played lights out basketball from the jump. He shot a career-best 40.2% behind the arc, and had his highest points per game average since the 2020-21 season. Despite several trade rumors, he fin…

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Grading Josh Giddey: Did First Season with Bulls PASS the Test? | CHGO Bulls Podcast 1:06:21

10d ago1:06:21

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The CHGO Bulls crew continue their Player Evaluations for the 2024-25 season with Josh Giddey. In his first season with the Chicago Bulls, Giddey recovered from a slow start and uncertain role to thrive as the engine of the team’s offense after the All Star break. He also showed signs of promise amidst the usual examples of his vulnerable defense. …

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DAMIEN LEONE: Creating TERRIFIER, Intensity with Art the Killer-Clown & the Power of Horror 1:13:40

11d ago1:13:40

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Damien Leone (Terrifier) joins us this week to share everything about the intense horror and word of mouth rise behind the Terrifier franchise. Damien talks about his origins in filmmaking, how he learned about the power of horror in being able to scare adults, and how his passion for effect and storytelling helped him create an iconic horror villa…

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The Ascension of Coby White: Can He Be THE GUY For the Bulls? | CHGO Bulls Podcast 1:06:52

11d ago1:06:52

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The CHGO Bulls crew begin their Player Evaluations for the 2024-25 season with Coby White. Following a breakout fifth season that saw him finish 2nd in Most Improved Player voting, Coby made more improvements in his scoring and efficiency in year six. And wow, that month of March! Peck, Big Dave and Will give their grades for Coby’s season, and dis…

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Is Jesus your Lord and Savior: Part 1 1:09:47

12d ago1:09:47

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In this episode the boys are asking a tough question, Is Jesus your Lord and Savior, or do you just see him as a Savior? In this episode they discuss the following: -What do we, and other people, mean when we ask if Jesus is your Savior AND Lord? -Does the Bible speak of this issue? -What happens when Jesus is only your Savior and therefore, not Lo…

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Did the Bulls Make A HUGE Mistake Extending Lonzo Ball? 10:47

13d ago10:47

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The CHGO Bulls crew discuss Lonzo Ball's recent NBA contract extension with the Chicago Bulls at the NBA trade deadline. Did the Arturas Karnisovas and the Bulls make a mistake in re-signing the injury-prone point guard?By matt peck, will gottlieb

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Do the Bulls have a chance to land Jonathan Kuminga? |CHGO Bulls Podcast 1:04:26

14d ago1:04:26

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On this episode, the CHGO Bulls Crew breakdown a big night of action in the NBA Playoffs and recap their time at the CHGO Bears Draft Party Night 1. Also, we do e into the Bulls Free Agency off season. Who is under contract with the team, what players are restricted and unrestricted free agents and who is picking up their player option. Plus, we go…

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What Does Peter Patton FIRING Mean for Bulls Organizational Problems? | CHGO Bulls Podcast 1:03:13

15d ago1:03:13

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The CHGO Bulls crew answer mailbag questions from the CHGO Diehards Discord, including what the dismissal of Peter Patton says about the organization. Patton, who earned big credit for his work as the Chicago Bulls head of player development over the past couple seasons, did not have his contract option picked up for next year. Joe Cowley reported …

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Nikola Vucevic TRADE PARTNERS for Bulls This Offseason | CHGO Bulls Podcast 1:05:51

16d ago1:05:51

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The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the latest reports and rumors surrounding the Nikola Vucevic trade market for the Chicago Bulls this offseason. Joe Cowley reported that the team still plans to try to move their veteran center, who’s entering the final year of his contract. Despite lots of smoke nearing the trade deadline this season, the Bulls held ont…

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Building an NBA Contender: which model should Bulls follow? | CHGO Bulls Podcast 1:06:41

17d ago1:06:41

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The CHGO Bulls crew discuss different Eastern Conference playoff teams, especially the upstart Detroit Pistons, and weigh which roster-building models the Chicago Bulls should emulate. The Pistons have a promising future, with Cade Cunningham earning his first All Star selection this season at age 23. Plus, other homegrown talents like Jalen Duren,…

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WIL WHEATON: Protecting Your Younger Self, Star Trek Validation & Giving Breaks With ‘Storytime’ 1:22:14

18d ago1:22:14

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Wil Wheaton (Star Trek, The Big Bang Theory) joins us again this week to follow up our first conversation about his trauma recovery, being a survivor of child abuse and isolation from his family. Wil talks about the experience of re-traumatizing himself to expose what still needs to be worked on while sharing the tactics he uses to prioritize his c…

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Bulls lottery odds FINALIZED as Cooper Flagg declares for NBA Draft | CHGO Bulls Podcast 1:07:46

18d ago1:07:46

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The CHGO Bulls crew react to Cooper Flagg officially declaring for the 2025 NBA Draft, on the same day the Chicago Bulls lost a coin flip to be placed 12th in the NBA Draft Lottery. Given the team’s 39-43 season, and its potential for improvement, is there any “consolation prize” value to them being in the lottery at all, even with slim odds? Plus,…

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Should the Bulls Swing BIG on Zion Williamson or Domantas Sabonis? 10:39

21d ago10:39

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The Chicago Bulls have officially been eliminated from the NBA playoffs. As they head into the offseason, should VP Arturas Karnisovas and GM Marc Eversley consider trading for a pricey star like Zion Williamson or Domantas Sabonis?By Matt Peck, Will Gottlieb

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Josh Giddey & Coby White are CONFIDENT in Bulls Future During Exit Interviews | CHGO Bulls Podcast 1:06:01

21d ago1:06:01

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The CHGO Bulls crew react to the exit interviews of Josh Giddey, Coby White, Nikola Vucevic and other Chicago Bulls following their season-ending loss in the Play-In Tournament. How confident is Giddey after his post-All Star break performance? Does White believe that a potential core of himself, Giddey and Matas Buzelis can go the distance? And do…

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Arturas Karnisovas: MISSION ACCOMPLISHED on 4 goals for Bulls season? | CHGO Bulls Podcast 1:12:46

22d ago1:12:46

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The CHGO Bulls crew break down the end-of-season press conference from Chicago Bulls VP of Basketball Operations Arturas Karnisovas. AK laid out the four goals he set for himself and the team in his opening statement, and proceeded to tell the media (and fans) how they accomplished each one. So…now what? Peck, Big Dave, Will Gottlieb and Will Perdu…

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GROUP THERAPY: Bulls ELIMINATED as Heat, Tyler Herro End Late-Season Run | CHGO Bulls Podcast 1:09:11

23d ago1:09:11

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The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 109-90 loss to the Miami Heat in the NBA Play-In Tournament on Wednesday night. After beating the Heat 3-0 in the regular season, the Heat completely flipped the script. Peck, Big Dave and Will Perdue discuss the Heat dictating the pace of the game, and capitalizing off Bulls turnovers forced by thei…

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COMPLETE Bulls Play-In Preview: Keys to beating the Heat | CHGO Bulls Podcast 1:12:11

24d ago1:12:11

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The CHGO Bulls crew preview the “win or go home” Play-In Tournament matchup between the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat. For the third straight season, these two teams will face off in a do-or-die Play-In game, with the Heat emerging victories twice thus far. But the new-look Bulls are playing well of late, with Josh Giddey and Coby White leading thei…

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JAY MOHR: Profound Self Revelations, Dueling Impressions & His Addiction to Approval 1:22:04

25d ago1:22:04

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Jay Mohr (Jerry Maguire, SNL) joins us this week for an absolutely amazing conversation… one that’ll make you self reflect on your life while cracking up at the same time. Jay talks about his earliest drug (approval) and how seeking it lead to success in comedy but difficulties in show business, ala SNL. We also talk about accepting responsibility …

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Is Josh Giddey the REAL Bulls Regular Season MVP? | CHGO Bulls Podcast 1:01:50

25d ago1:01:50

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The CHGO Bulls crew hand out awards to the Chicago Bulls squad. Everything from MVP, Best Newcomer to Most Disappointing Player and Favorite Moment Of The Year, we break it all down and award the good, bad and awesome that happened this season. Also, We give our selections for who will win the major NBA Awards. MVP, DPOY, MIP , COY and more.…

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What does it mean to be a New Creation? 1:15:36

26d ago1:15:36

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In this Episode the boys are discussing what it means to be a new creation. They will be discussing the following: - What is a new creation? - Was becoming a new creation prophesied in the Old Testament? - How does one walk with God after being reborn? - Does the Bible give distinctions between the old and new person? If so what are they? This is a…

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Bulls STOMP 76ers, Reach 39 Wins in Finale Ahead of Play-In Tournament | CHGO Bulls Podcast 1:10:51

26d ago1:10:51

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The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 122-102 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday afternoon. With the win, the Bulls finished the regular season with a 39-43 record and the East's 9th seed, the same exact results as last season. Peck, Big Dave, Will Gottlieb and Will Perdue discuss Billy Donovan's decision to play his starters in t…

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What Can the Bulls REALLY Offer for Nikola Jokic? 9:21

27d ago9:21

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The Chicago Bulls are the odds-on favorite to land Nikola Jokic if he demands a trade from the Denver Nuggets. What can the Bulls realistically offer for Jokic? Bulls GM Arturas Karnisovas helped build the Nuggets basketball team around Jokic in Denver. How can the Bulls beat out all other NBA teams to land him?…

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Julian Phillips Has Career-High as Bulls CLINCH 9th Seed with Win Over Wizards | CHGO Bulls Podcast 1:07:31

28d ago1:07:31

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The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 119-89 win over the Washington Wizards on Friday night. With the win, the Bulls officially clinched the 9th seed in the East and homecourt in the 9 vs 10 Play-In Tournament showdown with the Miami Heat next week. Peck and Big Dave discuss the career-high night from Julian Phillips. Plus, Matas Buzeli…

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Josh Giddey Tallies 7th Triple-Double as Bulls Beat Heat in CRUCIAL Game | CHGO Bulls Podcast 1:10:36

1M ago1:10:36

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The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 119-111 win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. Josh Giddey was magnificent through the first three quarters, and Coby White had a big fourth quarter after a slow start to lead the Bulls to the critical win. Peck and Big Dave discuss how the Bulls attacked the Heat's game plan, and dealt with som…

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Patrick Williams FINALLY has 20-point night, Bulls blown out by Cavs | CHGO Bulls POSTGAME Podcast 1:04:30

1M ago1:04:30

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The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 135-113 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night. Resting Coby White, Nikola Vucevic and Josh Giddey before the big stakes game against Miami, the Bulls were overwhelmed in this one. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss which lineups and players were most intriguing in a game that was ess…

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ASHLEY GREENE: Revisiting Twilight Emotions & Confronting Perfectionism 1:18:01

1M ago1:18:01

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Ashley Greene (Twilight) joins us this week to share how she manifested a role in the massively popular Twilight film franchise and how her life was never the same after it. Ashley talks about the ‘come down’ after Twilight and how it took some time for her to learn how to have fun again in this industry. We also talk about hiding panic attacks fro…

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Does Bulls Coach Billy Donovan Have a Case for COACH of the YEAR? | CHGO Bulls Podcast 1:03:20

1M ago1:03:20

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The CHGO Bulls crew discuss whether Bulls head coach Billy Donovan has a strong enough case to be considered for the NBA’s Coach of the Year award. Obviously, the frontrunners are Kenny Atkinson and Mark Daigneault, whose teams are leading the East and West, respectively. JB Bickerstaff will likely also garner several votes for the immense turnarou…

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Coby White pours in 37 points as Bulls BLOW OUT Hornets | CHGO Bulls Postgame Podcast 1:03:03

1M ago1:03:03

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The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 131-117 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday afternoon. Coby White exploded after a slow start, finishing with 37 points for his second straight 30-point game. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss Coby turning into a "ON-OFF" button kind of player, in a good way. Plus, another stat-stuffer fr…

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Coby White, Nikola Vucevic score 31 as Bulls RECLAIM 9th seed in win vs Blazers | CHGO Bulls Podcast 1:11:08

1M ago1:11:08

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The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 118-113 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. Coby White and Nikola Vucevic each scored 31, and the Bulls held off a late Blazers comeback to retake control of the 9th seed in the East. Peck, Big Dave and Will Perdue discuss Coby making big plays down the stretch, growing his image as …

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WHAT NOW? Pros and Cons of Another Bulls Play-In Tournament | CHGO Bulls Podcast 1:05:33

1M ago1:05:33

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The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the pros and cons of the Chicago Bulls punching their ticket to a third consecutive Play-In Tournament appearance. Michael Pina, senior staff writer for The Ringer, wrote a great column weighing the good (playing faster, shooting more threes, the play of Coby White and Josh Giddey, the promising potential of Matas Buzeli…

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Chicago Bulls CLINCH Play-In Tournament spot behind 28 points from Coby White | CHGO Bulls Podcast 1:06:00

1M ago1:06:00

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The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 137-118 win over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night. The win officially punched the Bulls' ticket to the NBA's Play-In Tournament for the third consecutive year. Continuity at its finest! Peck and Big Dave discuss a strong bounce-back game from Coby White after he struggled against the Thunder. Plu…

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EMILY BETT RICKARDS: Fitting Out, Getting Jacked & Becoming Queen of the Ring 1:13:55

1M ago1:13:55

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Emily Bett Rickards (Queen of the Ring, Arrow) joins us this week to share her experience going from canine caretaker to landing a recurring role on a fan beloved series and eventually getting cast sight unseen for a life changing opportunity as Mildred Burke in Queen of the Ring. Emily opens up about not fitting in and shares how her positive rela…

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REALITY CHECK: Chicago Bulls DEMOLISHED by Thunder in Josh Giddey homecoming | CHGO Bulls Podcast 1:03:59

1M ago1:03:59

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The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 145-117 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. That's called a reality check. After an upswell of wins and momentum in March, the Bulls finished the month with a thud against Josh Giddey's former team and the current top seed in the NBA. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss what Bulls…

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A Day In The Life - John The Baptist 1:04:55

1M ago1:04:55

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On this episode, the boys start the “A day in the life” series. This series will not go straight through but will be an ongoing series scattered between other topics and episodes. The first person in the series is John the Baptizer! We dive into his life, his ministry, how his ministry ended, and how we can apply his walk with God to ours! We also …

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Matas Buzelis scores 28, but Chicago Bulls comeback falls short vs Mavericks | CHGO Bulls Postgame 1:14:32

1M ago1:14:32

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The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 120-119 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night. Matas Buzelis scored 28 points and grabbed a career-high 9 rebounds, but he and Coby White couldn't quite muster another comeback. Peck and Big Dave, along with guests John Sabine and Kevin Anderson (formerly of Bulls Outsiders on NBC Sports Chi…

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Josh Giddey hits HALFCOURT MIRACLE for Chicago Bulls win over Lakers | CHGO Bulls POSTGAME 1:17:51

1M ago1:17:51

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The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 119-117 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. The Bulls were down five with ten seconds to go. Patrick Williams corner 3, Bulls steal the inbound, Coby White 3. Austin Reaves goes glass on the other end. Josh Giddey halfcourt heave at the buzzer. That sequence actually happened! Peck, Bi…

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Josh Giddey and Coby White primed for HUGE deals on their next contracts? | CHGO Bulls Podcast 1:08:07

1M ago1:08:07

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The CHGO Bulls crew get into the numbers of Coby White and Josh Giddey before and after the All Star break. Is what we’ve seen post all star break enough to conclude they are the backcourt of the future? Plus, with Giddey’s contract due to be renewed, we look at what other RFAs are in position to receive this offseason. Also will Giddey’s contract …

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Should NBA REWARD teams like Chicago Bulls for NOT tanking? | CHGO Bulls Podcast 1:04:41

2M ago1:04:41

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The CHGO Bulls crew discuss a recent column from ESPN NBA reporters Tim Bontemps and Kevin Pelton on the league’s tanking problem. Efforts have been made - like flattening the lottery odds - to do away with tanking and incentivize competition. Unfortunately, it hasn’t worked, as finding superstars at the top of the draft is still the model for NBA …

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State of the Chicago Bulls with Tim MacMahon, PLUS Luka Doncic book REVIEW | CHGO Bulls Podcast 21:50

2M ago21:50

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The CHGO Bulls is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon via the Hooter's Hotwing Hotline! MacMahon discusses how his brand new book, The Wonder Boy: Luka Doncic and the Curse of Greatness (available now!) and his reaction to the NBA's most shocking trade. He also, of course, breaks down some recent Chicago Bulls moves and shares his opinion on the state of…

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AARON ASHMORE: Learning From Trauma, Twin Rivalries & No More Mr. Nice Guy 1:09:15

2M ago1:09:15

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Aaron Ashmore (Smallville, Killjoys) joins us this week to share his shared experience in this industry working on a hit series like Smallville, while also diving into the very unique experience of what it’s like to navigate Hollywood with an identify twin sibling (Shawn Ashmore). Aaron talks about the surprise of landing the role as Jimmy Olsen on…

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Coby White STAYS HOT, scores 37 in Chicago Bulls win over Nuggets | CHGO Bulls POSTGAME 1:09:43

2M ago1:09:43

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The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 129-119 win over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. Coby White extended his streak of scoring 20+ points to thirteen games, the last three of which he's scored at least 35. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss the possible star ascension of Coby down the stretch this season. Plus, Josh Giddey co…

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