🎙 Podcast Notes: "The Lacey James Interview" – Big Red Bus with See Red Fred
Guest: Lacey James
Host: See Red Fred Pfeiffer
Episode Title: Lacey James Interview on the Big Red Bus: His Basketball Journey & Focus on Faith

This episode of The Big Red Bus kicks off with See Red Fred sharing his latest thoughts on the Indiana Pacers’ impressive postseason run and the firing of Tom Thibodeau by the New York Knicks.

From there, we pivot to a heartfelt and insightful conversation with professional basketball player Lacey James, whose story of perseverance, growth, and purpose resonates far beyond the hardwood.

• Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan

• Height/Position: 6'9", Center

• College: Rider University (Freshman Year), then transferred to Northern Illinois University (2017–2020)

  • Senior year: 10 double-doubles

• Professional Career:

  • Played internationally for the Surrey Scorchers (UK)

  • G League stints with:

    • Windy City Bulls

    • Motor City Cruise

    • Texas Legends

    • Raptors 905 (2024–25)

Lacey is known for his high motor, strong rebounding, and defensive presence, but he’s equally respected for his character, humility, and faith.

🎙️ Big Red Bus: Special Guest Big Dave Watson of CHGO! Episode #205

Hop on the Bus as See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus welcome the legendary Big Dave Watson from CHGO for a jam-packed episode of Bulls banter, weather warnings, and front office fire.

📰 News & Weather Talk — Only on the Big Red Bus will you get a breakdown of Bulls basketball and a brief discussion on Chicago local news broadcasts.

⏰ 6:00 mark — “What do you want to pay Josh Giddey?”
See Red Fred, Doug and Big Dave dig into the Giddey gamble: what he's worth now, what he could be worth later, and if the Bulls should go all-in or hedge their bet.

⏰ 22:00 mark — “What are the biggest mistakes or missed opportunities by AKME over the past 5 years?”
No punches pulled. The Bus unloads on the Bulls' front office, breaking down questionable signings, trades that never happened, and a general lack of a coherent long-term vision.

👉 Buckle up, Bulls Nation. It's a wild ride you won't want to miss.
Subscribe, rate, and review — and as always.

In this lively and wide-ranging episode of The Big Red Bus, See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss one of the Bulls’ most intriguing potential draft picks: Collin Murray-Boyles. The South Carolina forward has been rising up draft boards thanks to his physical style of play, defensive versatility, and emerging offensive skill set. See Red Fred identifies Derik Queen as a player with high bust potential.

The show starts with a detour, as See Red Fred launches into a spirited critique of the repetitive Liberty Mutual commercial that seems to plague every timeout during the NBA Conference Finals. Fred can’t believe anyone can endure it.

Things escalate when Fred uncovers Doug’s shocking ignorance of ABC7 meteorologist Cheryl Scott. That revelation leads to a debate about whether anyone still watches the evening news for weather updates in 2025 or if that habit has gone the way of VHS tapes and payphones.

This episode blends Bulls talk, media culture, and some classic See Red tangents you won't want to miss.

Timestamps:

• Collin Murray-Boyles discussion begins: 20:00

• Derik Queen discussion begins: 28:50

Collin Murray-Boyles – Scouting Snapshot

• Games: 32

• Minutes Per Game: 30.6

• Points Per Game: 16.8

• Rebounds Per Game: 8.3

• Assists Per Game: 2.4

• Steals Per Game: 1.5

• Blocks Per Game: 1.3

• Turnovers Per Game: 2.4

Shooting Percentages:

• Field Goal: 58.6% (6.2/10.6)

• 3-Point: 26.5% (0.3/1.1)

• Free Throw: 70.7% (4.2/5.9)

Advanced Metrics:

• Box Plus-Minus (BPM): 11.1

• True Shooting % (TS%): 63.0

• Net Rating Differential: +18.3

• Block %: 4.7

• At Rim FG %: 66.9%

Physical Measurements:

• Height: 6’7”

• Weight: 245 lbs

• Wingspan: 7’0”

• Date of Birth: 6/10/2005

Hop on the bus and ride along for all the analysis, laughs, and rants you’ve come to love from The Big Red Bus.

The Big Red Bus & The Big Red Twelve: Draft Lottery Reaction

🎙 Episode Title: The Big Red Bus & The Big Red Twelve – NBA Draft Lottery Reaction

🚍 Hosted by: See Red Fred (@cbefred) & The Podfather Doug Thonus

📅 Episode Overview:
See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus dive deep into the aftermath of the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery. With the Chicago Bulls landing the 12th pick, the duo discusses the implications for the franchise, how this impacts the team’s rebuilding timeline. Expect passionate reactions, historical context, and thoughtful insights—everything Bulls fans have come to love from the Big Red Bus.

📌 Topics Covered:

• Initial reactions to the Bulls securing the 12th pick

• What it means for the front office moving forward

• What Bulls fans should realistically expect

• Why this could be a pivotal offseason for the franchise

📬 Mailbag Questions Welcome!
For our upcoming Big Red Mailbag episode, send your questions, trade ideas, draft takes, or Bulls therapy sessions to: seeredfred@gmail.com

🐦 Follow See Red Fred on X (Twitter): @cbefred

🎧 Listen & Subscribe:
Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your Bulls content.

See Red Fred and Drew Stevens continue their conversation on the state of the team and the franchise. They dig deeper into the challenges facing the Bulls’ front office, the critical importance of the upcoming draft, and what it will take to restore confidence in the direction of the organization. Passionate, honest, and unfiltered—this is Bulls talk at its finest.

Follow See Red Fred on X: @cbefred
Follow Drew Stevens on X: @Drew_H_Stevens

Drew Stevens of The Bigs joins See Red Fred on the latest episode of the Big Red Bus for a spirited and insightful discussion on the current state of the Chicago Bulls. In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, the duo dives into the rising tensions within the Bulls fanbase, exploring why social media debates have grown increasingly toxic and divided. They examine the fierce arguments between supporters of Coby White and Josh Giddey—breaking down the strengths, weaknesses, and potential of each player. Fred and Drew also debate whether this pairing can be the long-term solution in the Bulls' backcourt and what it would take for the franchise to move forward with confidence. A must-listen for fans craving honest Bulls talk with no punches pulled.

Follow See Red Fred on X: @cbefred. Follow Drew Stevens on X: @Drew_H_Stevens / muckrack.com/drew-stevens-1

In the latest episode of The Big Red Bus, titled "Play-Inferno", hosts See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus take a hard look at the Bulls' post-All-Star break performance, breaking down the wins and what they really mean for the team’s future.

The duo also dives into a critical debate: Which current Bulls players could realistically be rotation players on a championship-caliber team? With the long-term outlook in mind, Fred and Doug assess whether the recent success is sustainable or if the Bulls should shift gears and fully embrace a rebuild leading into 2026.

🎙️ The Big Red Bus – Episode 199: Playing the Play-In

Hosted by See Red Fred & the Podfather, Doug Thonus: Hop aboard as Fred and Doug steer the Big Red Bus into Play-In territory, breaking down the biggest surprises of the 2024-25 regular season for your Beloved Bulls.

It’s candid, passionate, and vintage Bulls banter from two of the most knowledgeable voices in Bulls Nation.