Layla Rahimi

So they've had such a great relationship over such a long period of time and can't wait to hear more from Mark Shanowski, not only about what he has done as a broadcaster.

Like I said, he is a Chicago icon.

And usually when you're talking about a role player on championship teams, that's not how you describe them.

But his impact has been so large since he stopped playing basketball that now you can't separate him from Bulls.

It's synonymous, his voice when it comes to the Bulls.

And Mark, because so many people, like an entire generation of Bulls fans know him strictly as a broadcaster.

It's kind of funny how basketball, football players, baseball players, because if you didn't see him play live, you don't know how good they were.

You talked a little bit about his accolades at the University of Oklahoma, but people may have not even known.

I know some people lived it, so they remember.

I mean, he was integral as a role player in helping make sure the Bulls won three straight titles.

Yeah, what are you thinking?

Yeah, it was a gateway.

And for us who listen regularly, I mean, we got stuff like that all the time.

Mark Shanowski joining us here talking about.

His partner on the Gimme the Hot Sauce podcast, former Bull and Bulls broadcaster Stacey King, as we celebrate his life.

Stacey passed away Sunday at the age of 59.

Mark, I have to ask you, it seems to me like this man was the mayor of the United Center, and he relished that role, his connection with the fans worldwide.

What was his thought process in giving fans pretty much unfettered access to him pre- and post-game down there at the UC?

Yeah, it's kind of rough because even though it was 2-4, I'm just kind of happy that they didn't get swept, if that makes sense, because you lose a lot of ground when you get swept.

Yeah, I think they've had the best record in baseball, it's either them or the Brewers, since Don Mattingly took over.