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Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast
A Cleveland Cavs and NBA-centric basketball podcast from lifelong Cavaliers fan, Bob Schmidt. Reach Bob at bob@fropod.com, or @fearthefropod on Instagram, and X (Twitter). Join the 'Fro discord here: https://discord.gg/PftNz2QTJ
Episodes
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastEvan Mobley: The Road To 301 (Cavs Beat Wiz)
Fear the 'Fro breaks down the Evan Mobley 3-point bonanza that takes place on the eve of "B-Day" (Bontemps Day). The Cavs looked ROUGH in the 1st half of their…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastPeyton Watson Impressed In Cavs OT Win Over Wolves
The Cavs looked like they were about to fall victim to an Anthony Edwards explosion. But behind the INCREDIBLE debut of their rookie Meleek Thomas, and a super…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastYes. The Cavs Blew A 29-Point Lead
In a fashion reminiscent of the Knicks ECF collapse, the Cavs found a way to go from looking unstoppable, to looking completely incapable of stopping the…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastBrace For The Sixers: Cavs Set For Opener (with special guest, Sean Brace)
Fear the 'Fro is ready for the Cavs season opener. And so are the Cavs faithful. We hit the Cavs Audio Mailbag to open the show, and then Bob is joined by Sean…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastThe 2026 Cavs Agenda Draft (featuring Fear the Sword)
Fear the 'Fro and Fear the Sword have buried the hatchet. We join forces for what will hopefully be the first "Cavs Agenda Draft". Bob created 24 Cavs-related…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast5 Cavs Questions (with Zac Markson of Locked On)
Boston, as per usual, had the Cavs number in their debut outing. But it's preseason, so who cares! Bob Schmidt is joined by Locked On's Zac Markson for a…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastGAME ON: The Pod and the Cavs Return
Fear the 'Fro is back as preseason kicks off against the Boston Celtics! Bob discusses his expectations for the preseason and the season, and we hit some…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastHarden is Back: James Agrees To Cavs Return (3/$97mil)
Fear the 'Fro is back again, as the Cavs have agreed to terms with James Harden on a 3-year, $97 million dollar deal. Bob Schmidt is joined by Adam Auslund, as…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastPeyton Watson: Starting Small Forward
Peyton Watson is now a Cleveland Cavalier. Join Bob Schmidt for this emergency podcast as we break down the trade, talk about the Watson contract, the Cavs…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastWatson vs. Kuminga: The Debate
Fear the 'Fro is back to talk about the Cavaliers pursuit of Peyton Watson and Jonathan Kuminga. Which player would fit better in the Cavs system? What are…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastLeBron Picks the 76ers. The People Are Deflated.
Bob Schmidt reacts to the news that LeBron James has spurned the Cavs to join Eastern Conference Rival, Philadelphia. Bob discusses the takeaways, spins some…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastIs LeBron's Choice Painfully Obvious?
The wait on LeBron James decision continues, but Bob Schmidt is back to make his case for why the only logical answer has been staring us in the face since the…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastThe Return Of The King? Lebron & Dean Are On The Move
LeBron has informed the Lakers that he will be playing next season elsewhere, effectively ending his disgusting purple & gold era once and for all. Bob Schmidt…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastMeleek's The Man: Cavs Select Thomas (with Cooper Klein of "Upside Swings")
Fear the 'Fro is here to talk Meleek Thomas. Joining Bob is Cooper Klein (@Alley_Oop_Coop) of "Upside Swings" to break down Meleek's game, and what to expect…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastA Cavs NBA Draft Deep Dive (with Jon Chepkevich of Rookiescale.com)
Bob Schmidt, of Fear the 'Fro is joined by Jon Chepkevich of Rookiescale.com to break down the Cavs 2026 NBA Draft Prospects. We get into nearly every possible…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastThe Bobby Marks Annual Offseason-a-Palooza
In this episode of "Fear the 'Fro", Bobby Marks returns to the podcast joined by Bob Schmidt to dive headfirst into the complexities of the 2nd apron and how…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastThe Offseason Has Begun: Koby Altman Speaks
Koby Altman has surfaced for his end-of-season press availability. Bob Schmidt reads the tea leaves, interprets the answers, and turns to the mailbag for an…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastSwept Into A Summer Of Change (Cavs Eliminated By Knicks)
Fear the 'Fro and his jinx of a baby have returned, just in time to talk about the end of the season and the Cavs humiliating defeat at the hands of the New…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastGame 7 Jarrett Allen: It's A Thing (Cavs Beat the Brakes Off Pistons)
The Cavs ADVANCE, and "Game 7 Jarrett Allen" is now officially a thing. Gone is the "Donovan has never been out of the 2nd round" narrative. Gone is the "bigs…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastGAME 7 ALL OVER AGAIN (Cavs Get Smashed In Game 6)
Fear the 'Fro is back, trying to keep it together, after a very difficult loss in Game 6 puts the Cavs on the brink. This Sunday, they'll win or they'll go…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastCavs In Command: Cleveland Returns Home With A 3-2 Lead
Fear the 'Fro celebrates the first road victory of the Playoffs for our Cleveland Cavaliers. Bob Schmidt breaks down the game, and revels in victory with a…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastDonovan Leads A Historical Victory: Cavs Draw Even At 2-2
Fear the 'Fro celebrates a glorious Game Four victory as the Cavs hang a 22-0 run on the Pistons in the 3rd quarter, and even the series up at 2 games a piece…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastONE FOR THE GOOD GUYS! (Cavs Protect Home Court)
We're back in it! James Harden... from goat to hero in a single game. Bob Schmidt breaks down the Game 3 victory with a host of friends, as the Cavs have set…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastJames Harden: Sleeper Cell Saboteur?
Fear the 'Fro recaps the Cavs loss in Detroit, which puts them in a 2-0 hole. James Harden was atrocious. Like REALLY atrocious. Bob and the mailbag has some…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastCavs Fall To The Pistons In Game 1
The Cavs are still winless on the road. They dropped Game 1 vs. the Pistons, as James Harden struggled with ball control, and Jarrett Allen struggles with…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastThe 'Fro Sends The Raptors Home (BRING ON DETROIT)
Jarrett Allen LEGACY PLAYOFF GAME! Fear the 'Fro celebrates the game of a lifetime from our franchise center, Jarrett Allen, as his strong third quarter sent…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastThe Best Phrase In Sports: "James Harden Game 7"
He made THAT SHOT? Really? RJ Barrett rips the hearts out of the Cavs with an end of overtime triple that dooms Cleveland. It's a do or die game, and a mostly…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastD-Day: Schroder Puts Game 5 Away For The Cavs
The Cavs NEEDED Game 5. They were down double digits... without Ingram... with a hampered Barnes, but they PULLED IT OFF. Who was the hero? DENNIS. SCHRODER…
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Game 5 Preview with "The Raptors Show" (with Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner)
Fear the 'Fro is back for a gameday drop. Bob joins Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner of "The Raptors Show" to discuss where the Cavs sit heading into a pivotal…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastTale of Two Cities: State of The Cavs-Raps Series
COPE POD! Fear the 'Fro discusses the disastrous Toronto trip, and the state of the series heading into a pivotal Game 5. We talk about the offensive…
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The Raptors Respond: Toronto Blows The Doors Open In The Fourth
Fear the 'Fro reacts to a Game 3 loss in Toronto as the Cavs are slaughtered in the 4th quarter. Jamison Battle didn't miss in the fourth, and Scottie Barnes…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastCavs Head to Canada Up 2-0: Ingram No Shows
Fear the 'Fro celebrates a 2nd straight victory as the Cavs take care of their homecourt, and head to Toronto to try to make short work of the Raptors. Brandon…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastThird Quarter Thunder: Cavs Dominate Raps In Game 1
Fear the 'Fro celebrates a dominant 3rd quarter run that sealed the game for the Cavs in Game 1 of the Playoffs. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports breaks it all down…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastCavs-Raptors: The Definitive Preview (with Samson Folk)
Fear the 'Fro joins forces with Raptors Republic for a playoff preview of Cavs-Raptors. Bob is joined by Samson Folk to discuss all the things, from James…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastThe Playoffs Are Nigh for the Cavs (A End of the Season Discussion)
Bob Schmidt is back to celebrate a message being sent in a victory against the Hawks, and then we dive into a discussion on the playoffs, and the state of the…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastEvan IS Disappointing: The Mailbag Pushes Back
Fear the 'Fro is back to answer a mailbag from Jonathan in the aftermath of the rise of a new pod enemy, namely Kevin O'Connor. Is Evan Mobley being assessed…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastA New Enemy Of The Pod Has Risen
Fear the 'Fro has heard the people's cries. The Enemy of the Pod has been awarded. Kevin O'Connor of Yahoo Sports, took aim at Evan Mobley calling him most…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastThe Win Streak Continues (Cavs Hold Off Magic)
Fear the 'Fro returns from the Big Easy to witness the Cavs defeat the Orlando Magic behind a 42-point explosion from Donovan Mitchell. Bob Schmidt, of Fox…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastThe Keon and Dean Show: Cavs Smoke The Sixers
The Cavaliers opened the back-to-back with a turd. They followed it up by destroying the Sixers. Bob Schmidt breaks down the games, and teases the summer that…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastMissing: Cade Cunningham (Cavs Beat Pistons)
Fear the 'Fro puts a bookend on the regular season series against the Cavs, as the Cleveland cruises to victory on the struggles of Cade Cunningham. Bob…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastThe Class of the East: Two Regal Podcasters Talk Cavs & Pistons
Fear the 'Fro is joined by one of our very favorite guests, Bryce Simon of The Pistons Pulse to talk the Detroit Pistons, the Eastern Conference landscape, the…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastBlack History Month Jarrett Allen
Fear the 'Fro breaks down the Cavs win over the Knicks, as the Cavs keep their blazing February going. Jarrett Allen and Dean Wade led the way for the Cavs as…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastThe Wins Shall Continue (Cavs Thrash The Nets)
The winning continues as the Cavs notch their sixth straight victory, as they defeated the Brooklyn Nets, holding them to just 84 points. The mailbag is packed…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastSamuel Snipes: Certified Flamethrower (Cavs Roll Wiz)
Fear the 'Fro heads into All-Star break with vibes at a high point. Bob breaks down Sam Merrill's fantastic night, where he poured in 32 points and 9 triples…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastThe Quickest 180 You'll Ever Hear (Harden's Debut)
Fear the 'Fro reacts after the James Harden debut, which featured a whole LOT of Jarrett Allen, and the fourth quarter heroics of our new starting backcourt…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastThe Mailbag Fights Back: Defending The Harden Acquisition
Fear the 'Fro is back, and the faithful are restless. Several of you took issue with my reaction to the James Harden trade, and in this podcast, Bob airs your…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastEMERGENCY POD: The Core Four Is Dead (Harden to Cleveland)
The core four is dead. Koby Altman made a shocking move on Tuesday, trading Darius Garland, the original member of the core four to the Clippers for…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastOne of One: Jarrett Allen Makes History In A Win Vs. Blazers
'FRO LOVERS UNITE! Jarrett Allen gave us a 40-piece as the Cavs stormed to victory in Portland. The 'Fro pod rejoices in a night for the ages, from the often…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastEMERGENCY POD: De'Andre Out, Schroder and Ellis In
Fear the 'Fro reacts to a HUGE trade, sending De'Andre Hunter to the Kings for Keon Ellis, and Dennis Schroder. We break down the basketball impact, the…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastDre for Rui? A Trade Rumor Analysis (plus Barkley comments)
Fear the 'Fro is back after his trip to Cleveland to break down the fallout from the Lakers game, some out of pocket media comments, and the rumors of a…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastBron Day: Fear the 'Fro-ad Trip As Bob Comes to Town (with Allen Sliwa)
The King has returned and the Fear the 'Fro pod has taken the show on the road. Bob is in Cleveland, and today he is joined by Allen Sliwa to talk about the…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastThe People's MIP: A Realistic Look at the Most Improved Player's Race
Three in a row! Ten of fourteen! The Cavs are trending up, and Fear the 'Fro celebrates an Evan Mobley gem in Sacramento followed by a complete team win in…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastRivals you say? I THINK NOT.
Fear the 'Fro celebrates a win over LaMelo Ball and the Hornets. The Cavs dialed up the defense in an absolute rock fight. Plus, a programming announcement…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastJaylon Tyson Has Arrived! (Career High In Win Over Sixers)
Jaylon Tyson ripped out the hearts of the Philadelphia 76ers on a career-high scoring night. And he was the only one. The young guys did big work in edging out…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastPrimetime Pounding: The Cavs Destroy The Sixers
TAKE THAT Joel Embiid! The Cavs pounded the Sixers and won by nearly 30, as Cleveland gave a complete effort with multiple bright spots, and one glaring…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastCavs Dismantle The Wolves Behind Balanced Attack
Five players scoring 20 plus? That's a recipe for a bounce back win. The Cavs smoked the Wolves, as Garland carved up the defense, and 'Frobley didn't miss a…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastDarius Garland: Certified Killer In The Clutch
The Cavs held off the Pacers, and pushed their losing skid from 12 to 13. The stories of the night? Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen, Sam Merrill, and CPJ. Let's…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastWho the F*ck Is Daniss Jenkins?!?
We got scorched by a two-way player. The Cavs dropped a home game against the Pistons, after giving up 47 points in the 2nd quarter. Despite some late game…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastA Trade for Every Team: The Eastern Conference (with Mike "McNuggets" Lucas)
Get ready for a TRADE-A-PALOOZA. Mike Lucas (McNuggets), of The Ultimate Cleveland Sports Show, joins Bob Schmidt to talk trades. Some are terrible, some are…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastWHILE YOU'RE DOWN THERE...
Fear the 'Fro celebrates a glorious, magical night of Jarrett Allen dominance, Jaylon Tyson cooking, and CRAIG! Plus the first ever in-flight mailbag, and a…