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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 PodcastWho’s the Best SG Now? (Cavs Roll Wolves)
Back in the win column! The Fear the 'Fro podcast is back after the worst road trip of all-time to Oklahoma City. We discuss the Cavs big win over the Wolves…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastCavs vs. Thunder, Round 2: The Prelude
The Fear the 'Fro podcast hits the road. Bob Schmidt, your host, is heading to OKC, but first we must talk Cavs. We discuss takeaways from the Cavs win over…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastNobody Makes Us Bleed Our Own Blood (featuring "Setting the Pace": A Pacers Podcast)
We lost. WHAT OF IT? Bob Schmidt, courageous man of integrity, confronts the enemy as Alex Golden & Michael Facci of the "Setting the Pace" podcast join Fear…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastTIM ALCORN, THE RADIO VOICE OF THE CAVS, RETURNS!
Fear the 'Fro is back and Bob is joined by his favorite guest, Tim Alcorn, radio voice of the Cavs. Bob and Tim, unite in Cavaliers and Bills love to discuss…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast'Fro-klahoma: Cavs Bigs Dominate The Thunder
Top of the League!!! They've beaten the Celtics. They've beaten the Knicks. And now, our Cleveland Cavaliers have beaten the Thunder to notch their 32nd win of…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastCavs vs. Thunder & A 2021 NBA RE-Draft (with Mike "McNuggets" Lucas)
Fear the 'Fro is back with a huge podcast in anticipation of the biggest matchup of the regular season, to date. The Cavaliers riding a 10-game win streak…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastWest Coast, Least Coast: Cavs Enter 2025 On Top
Fear the 'Fro and the Cleveland Cavaliers ring in 2025 with our 29th win! The Cavs continue their successful Western Conference road trip as they win…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastCavs Crush The Nuggets, Score 149 In Rout
Fear the 'Fro celebrates a big Cavs win over Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Donovan Mitchell dominates the first half, Evan Mobley hits FOUR threes, and…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastMerrill Explodes Vs. Utah (Merry Christmas From The 'Fro Pod)
Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, celebrates Christmas with the 26th Cavaliers victory of the season, this time over the feisty Jazz. Evan Mobley dominated…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastNBA Cup Champs: Toppled (Cavs Trounce Bucks)
Fear the 'Fro is here to celebrate a big Bucks victory. We recap the game, with big contributions from outside the arc, the bench, and an excellent defensive…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastLevert Dominates In Brooklyn as Cavs Roll
Caris, Kenny, and the Cavs destroyed the Nets in Brooklyn, behind a tremendous bench showing and super efficient frontcourt play. Caris exploded for 19 in the…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastThe Strus is (soon to be) Loose! (with "Smooth" from RealCavsFans.com)
Fear the 'Fro is back, as Bob Schmidt is joined by "Smooth" from RealCavsFans.com. First Bob discusses a listener submission for a new Enemy of the Pod, and if…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastSo No To Kuzma (A 'Fro Manifesto)
Fear the 'Fro is here to talk some sense into you Kuzma-loving deviants. You're welcome.
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastThe East Runs Through Cleveland (Mitchell Sinks the Celtics)
Fear the 'Fro celebrates it's 200th episode with a massive comeback win against the Celtics in the 4th quarter, led by 20 points from Donovan Mitchell…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastHAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM THE 'FRO POD (and a Cavs Loss, plus more CBA talk)
Happy Thanksgiving from the Fear the 'Fro podcast! We'll talk about this turd of a Hawks loss, but I advise you to just skip to the back half, cause I'm…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastTy Jerome: Pricing Himself Out Of The Market?
VERY SHORT POD... the subject of which is "how can we keep Ty Jerome?" This is solely a discussion on the cap mechanics and the market.
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastA New Streak Begins Today (Cavs Finally Lose)
Fear the 'Fro recaps the Cavs first loss of the season, but the takeaways are surprisingly optimistic. Jayson Tatum and the C's were blistering from outside…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastBEHIND ENEMY LINES: A Celtics Primer (with "First to the Floor" host Jake Issenberg)
Fear the 'Fro is back in anticipation of the biggest game of the season to date. The 15-0 Cavs will resume in-season tournament play vs. the defending champion…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast15-0! Bring on the Champs
Fear the 'Fro is back with a full recap of the 15th win. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, covers yet another big win as Cleveland heads to Boston for a…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastFAKE SUPERSTITION POD: DON'T LISTEN
THIS IS NOT A REAL POD. This is solely to maintain a streak of uninterrupted pods after victory. I cannot be responsible if the Cavs fall to the Hornets…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastA Baker's Dozen (13-0)... Donovan Mitchell's 4th takes down Philly
A Baker's Dozen! The Fear the 'Fro pod revels in the majesty of our 13th straight win. Darius and Donovan impose their will in the second half, and despite an…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastBEHIND ENEMY LINES: A 76ers Preview (with Sean Brace of Fox Sports The Gambler -Philly)
Fear the 'Fro does the rare pregame pod as Bob is joined by Sean Brace, of Fox Sports The Gambler in Philadelphia to preview the Cavs-76ers matchup.
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastHot Dogs for All! Small Ball and Captain Clutch (DG) ring up 12 straight!
Fear the 'Fro celebrates the ongoing streak, which now reaches 12 games, as the Cavs held off the Bulls behind an unconventional Kenny small ball lineup, some…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastI AM NO JINX (a shammockery of a podcast)... Please skip this.
2 minutes of your life you will not get back. But I will not be responsible for this Cavaliers team losing.
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastEAT SH*T DRAYMOND GREEN (Cavs are 10-0)
OH BOY, CAVS FANS! Fear the 'Fro rolls on after yet ANOTHER victory, this time a complete deconstruction of the Golden State Warriors defense, due to an unreal…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastDoes Anyone Remember What Losing Feels Like? (Cavs get to 9-0)
Fear the 'Fro celebrates the Cavs 9th consecutive victory as they pull away from the Pelicans in the 2nd half. Then Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, discusses…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastDarius Garland Does It Again (Cavs Win 8th Straight vs. Bucks)
Fear the 'Fro hits the mailbag hard in this 8th consecutive victory pod. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, talks about Darius Garland's brilliance, Damian's…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastYOU CANNOT STOP THE CAVS! (Cavs notch 7th win in a row)
Fear the 'Fro celebrates a magical night, as the Cavs rung up a 7th win in a row after a game winning shot by Donovan Mitchell put the exclamation point on an…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastCavs Stomp Lebron...and a Magic Lookahead (with Tyler Caron)
Two-part episode! First, Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, dives into a big Cavs win, as they give Lebron just his third loss as a Cavaliers opponent in…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastThe Evan Mobley Masterclass (Cavs Beat Raptors)
Look what happens when you empower Evan Mobley. In an absolute emasculation of Scottie Barnes, the Cleveland Cavaliers won their season opener in convincing…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastUSA vs. Canada: Raps Preview with Samson Folk
Fear the 'Fro is here to launch the season. First we discuss the rookie extensions that got done today, with a critique of the logic and the dollars. Then we…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastPlatforming Evil: How The Junkyard Pod Betrayed Us All
We have been betrayed. Despite the best efforts of the Fear the 'Fro podcast to expose the truth about the ENEMY OF THE POD, some of our Cavaliers brethren…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastMobley Takes Over Preseason Opener, The NBA GM Survey
The Cavs lost to the Bulls, but they won the starting unit's minutes behind a monstrous preseason opener from Evan Mobley. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio…
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Fear the 'Fro: The Cavs Podcast Trailer
THIS IS NOT AN EPISODE. It's simply the Fear the 'Fro trailer. Please disregard if this is hitting the podcast feed. Full episodes to follow.
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastTHE CAVS MEDIA DAY REACT POD (plus KAT to Knicks Megadeal!)
Bob Schmidt kicks off season 4 of the Fear the 'Fro podcast with his annual Media Day recap! He highlights his favorite moments and answers, and then breaks…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastCentral Division Preview: The Detroit Pistons (with Bryce Simon of the Pistons Pulse)
Bob is joined by the host of the Pistons Pulse, Bryce Simon, as we dive into the Detroit Pistons. Fear the 'Fro gives you the third in the Central Division…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastCentral Division Preview: Indiana Pacers (with Alex Golden, of "Setting the Pace")
Fear the 'Fro continues the Central Division previews and today, it's the Indiana Pacers time under the microscope! Alex Golden, host of "Setting the Pace" (a…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastWoj Is Done! Plus, a Chicago Bulls Preview (with Big Dave of CHGO Bulls)
Fear the 'Fro is back with a special guest! Big Dave of CHGO Bulls joins the pod to preview Chicago's offseason changes, and their future. Plus Bob discusses…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastOkoro Is Back: The Fear the 'Fro Pod Reacts
The roster is finally complete. Okoro has agreed to a 3-year, $38 million deal to stay with the Cavs and Bob gives his reaction to the deal, and the offseason…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastYabu, Lyles, and Kenny Atkinson: An International Fear the 'Fro with "Cavs France"
Fear the 'Fro crossed the pond to talk Cavs and Olympics with Thomas, purveyor of the "Cavs France" twitter account (@CavsFRA). We get into Team USA's win over…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastEMERGENCY POD: 'Fro Extension Drops, THE POD NAME IS SECURE
This is the greatest day in the history of the Fear the 'Fro podcast. Jarrett Allen, from out of nowhere, signs a maximum extension with the Cavs! The center…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastThe Tale of Tim Alcorn: A Fear the 'Fro Interview
Fear the 'Fro is back with Evan Mobley's extension in the bag. But today, we have a special guest. Bob is joined by the voice of your Cleveland Cavaliers…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastJaylon Tyson: A Summer League Masterpiece (with the voice of the Cal Bears, Justin Allegri)
After another magnificent summer league outing, Jaylon Tyson demands coverage. Today, Bob Schmidt is joined by the radio voice of the Cal Golden Bears, Justin…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastDarius Garland: "I Don't Want To Be Traded" and Summer League Reaction (with Bleacher Report's Greg Swartz)
Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is joined by Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report to talk about the Summer League Cavs. But first, Bob opens with a conversation…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastOkoro's Future: An Exploration of CBA Hurdles
Patience is a virtue... which none of us Cavs fans currently possess. Isaac Okoro's future is still very much unresolved and up in the air. Bob Schmidt, of Fox…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastWorst-kept Secret: DONOVAN MITCHELL EXTENDS
Rejoice! Cavs fans win, and an enemy of the pod loses. Donovan Mitchell has re-upped for 3 years, and 150 million dollars. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastCavs Creators' 2024 NBA Mock Draft (with Evan Dammarell, Mack Perry, Tony Pesta, and Justin Rowan)
The 2024 NBA Draft is almost here, and if you've thought to yourself, "what would the draft look like if it was run exclusively by Cavalier podcasters?", WELL…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastCavs NBA Draft Deep Dive (with Cooper Klein of "Upside Swings")
Bob Schmidt, of the Fear the 'Fro pod, and Cooper Klein, of Upside Swings: An NBA Draft Podcast, take a deep dive into prospects who may be of interest to the…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastNBA Draft First Look, and Cavs vs. Lakers (with Es Baraheni)
Fear the 'Fro kicks off with a rant about NBA head coaching vacancy desirability (aka Cavs vs Lakers). Then Bob is joined for a first look at the upcoming…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastThe Cavs Future (with Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix)
JB Bickerstaff is out, and Koby Altman has spoken. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is joined by Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix, to break down the Cavs…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastThe Definitive Cavalier Offseason Table Setter (with Keith Smith)
Fear the 'Fro has mourned our fall for approximately two seconds, and now it is time to attack offseason narratives, most pressing of which is..... "THE SKY IS…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastTHE PLAYOFFS HAVE OFFICIALLY BEGUN (Cavs Beat Celtics On The Road)
Fear the 'Fro is thriving! The Cavs take home their first road playoff win in two years, as Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and Caris Levert propel Cleveland to…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastIt's a Fear the 'Fro-laboration (with special guest "Smooth" of RealCavsFans.com)
Fear the 'Fro is here with one final pre-Celtics drop. Today Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is joined by Smooth, the man behind much of the writing on the…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastCAVS ADVANCE: Recapping What The Magic Series Taught Us (and Musical Beef)
Cavs advance! Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, talks Cavs-Magic game 7, after Cleveland mounts a huge comeback on the backs of Donovan Mitchell, and Max…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastNo 'Fro? No Problem. "Derrick Favors" Puts Cavs Up 3-2
WHAT A NIGHT. The Cavs, despite losing their best playoff performer (Jarrett Allen), held on to beat the Magic behind a defensive sequence from Evan Mobley…
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Cavs-Magic: We Knotted Up (Game 5 Preview)
Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, talks about the state of the first round matchup between the Cavs and Magic. We begin with a song, we end with optimism. Plus…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastCavs vs. Magic: Game 2 On Deck
Game 2 is tonight! Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, talks the Cavs playoff debut victory against the Orlando Magic, and what lies ahead in game two. From…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastPLAYOFF PREVIEW: Cavs vs Magic (with The Sixth Man Show's Jonathan Osborne)
It's a crossover episode of the Fear the 'Fro podcast, as Jonathan Osborne joins Bob Schmidt, to break down the Cavaliers and Magic as we await Game 1. We…
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A Magical First Round Opponent: Cavs vs. Orlando is Set
Fear the 'Fro breaks down the story of the day... The Cavs losing their way into a matchup with Orlando. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, discusses the…
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'Frobley and Sam Pummel Utah.... Leave Dan Gilbert Alone
The Cavaliers get back to winning, as they topple the Jazz in Utah. The frontcourt thrived, Sam Merrill continued to pour in threes against the Jazz, and the…