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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 Podcast
The Sting Of Cavalier Losing Ends Vs. The Hornets
The losing skid is over! The Cavaliers defeat the NBA's slumpbuster, the Charlotte Hornets, to maintain their hold on the 3rd seed in the Eastern Conference…
- Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast
Terry Rozier Should Be Banned From Ohio (Cavs Fall to Heat)
Stupid Terry Rozier. He hit two daggers on Okoro, and the Cavs snatched defeat from the jaws of victory. Jarrett Allen was majestic, but his 5th 20-20 game of…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastCavs vs. Pels, All-NBA Defensive Team, Mobley's Future (with special guest, Shamit Dua)
Bob Schmidt, of the Fear the 'Fro pod is back with Shamit Dua, author of the "In the N.O." substack, and Pelicans analyst. We dive into the state of the…
- Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast
Cavs Fall To Phoenix, Recapping The Recent Skid
Fear the 'Fro is back, recapping recent struggles, as the Cavs have dropped 3 of 4. The Cavs fell to the Suns, after a great start where Darius Garland scored…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastThe Drippy DEAN WADE Pod (Cavs Complete Celtics Comeback)
Without a doubt, the Cavs secured the single best victory of the season. Dean Wade, undrafted hero, exploded in the 4th quarter to topple the Celtics, as the…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastKnicks Cucked Us Again, Bring on the Celtics (with Jordan Zirm)
The Knicks cucked us. The Celtics await. Is the sky falling? Can JB right the ship with Donny and Max out with injuries. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastMAX STRUS: Luka's Dream Killer
Fear the 'Fro is back celebrating a historic evening for Max Strus, who poured in 15 points in the 4th quarter, including a 60-foot buzzer beating heave that…
- Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast
Mo Wagner Doesn't Return Shopping Carts (Cavs Lose To Magic)
Fear the 'Fro is back after the All-Star break, as Cleveland, playing without Donovan Mitchell, falls to the Orlando. The Magic outmuscled the Cavs, as their…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastCavs Steal The Kings Crown, Trade Deadline Looms, Evan Mobley Shuts Up Bontemps
Fear the 'Fro is back after the Cavs win their 6th straight. Evan Mobley and Darius Garland are acclimating just fine, as the Cavs keep the momentum and the…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastCavs Beat Grizz G-League Team, Embiid Done, Draymond Rant: Volume 47
Fear the 'Fro is back talking the Cavs continued winning ways, ugly or not. Then we touch on a question from listener Ben regarding Darius Garland, and the…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastHot Streak Showdown: Cavs vs. Clippers Preview (with Adam Auslund)
Fear the 'Fro is back in advance of Evan Mobley's return and a Cavs-Clippers showdown. Bob is joined by Adam Auslund, pre and postgame host of the LA Clippers…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastCavs Topple Bucks & A Formal Apology (Kind Of)
(0:00) The Formal Apology Of The Pod: Justin Rowan (2:20) The Formal Enemy Of The Pod: Tim Bontemps (12:45) Cavs Beat The Bucks And Split Season Series (15:57)…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastSam Merrill Puts The League On Notice
Fear the 'Fro breaks down another blowout win as the Cavs notch 8 in row, and 13 of their last 16. Sam Merrill came out swinging, leading the way with 8…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastThe Niang Game.... Plus Pascal To Indy And Dejounte Trade Talk
Fear the 'Fro is here to celebrate what will forever be known as "The Niang Game". The minivan had a career night, Donovan and the 'Fro were stellar, and…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastCavs Avoid Collapse, and the Audio Mailbag Returns (A Dean Debate)
Fear the 'Fro is back as the Cavs held off the Chicago Bulls despite a late 25-3 run from Chicago. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks down the win. The…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastCavs: The French Edition (with Spencer Davies)
Viva la France! Fear the 'Fro is back on the eve of a midday showdown with the Brooklyn Nets in Paris. Bob Schmidt ,of Fox Sports Radio, is joined by Spencer…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastA Fear the 'Fro - It's Cavalier Pod Crossover (with Mack Perry)
Fear the 'Fro returns with a special guest... Mack Perry of the "It's Cavalier Pod". Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, and Mack discuss their feelings on the…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastThe Knicks-Raptors Trade Reaction (from the Cavs perspective)
Fear the 'Fro takes on the big trade in the NBA, as OG Anunoby heads to New York, and Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett head to Toronto. How does this impact…
- Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast
The Trade Donovan Noise Has Begun (An Audio Rant)
Fear the 'Fro returns for a Christmas week rant. Darius Garland and Evan Mobley are out for several weeks, and of course, the "trade Donovan" stories have…
- Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast
Garland & TT Shine, The Rest.... Not So Much (Magic Beat Cavs)
The road trip is on, and the Cavs begin a back to back with a loss to the Magic. Fear the 'Fro breaks the Cavs loss to the Magic, and where it went wrong…
- Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast
A Game of Zeros: The Cavaliers topple the Magic
Fear the 'Fro returns after a fantastic victory over the Eastern Conference early season cinderella, the Orlando Magic. Behind a stifling defensive outing from…
- Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast
Bring On The Orlando Magic! (with Jonathan Osborne of the Sixth Man Show Podcast )
Fear the 'Fro returns to talk Cavs at 25% of the season in the books. Bob talks JB's future and his doubts that an in-season change makes sense. The Cavs have…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastWe Outsucked the Blazers. Also... Bryce Simon vs. Mac & Cheese
Fear the 'Fro is back on a night I think we'd all rather forget. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is hear to break down a crushing second half outing as the…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastMobley's Historic Night, Donny's 40 Lead Cavs to Huge Win
The Cavs in-season tourney hopes died like a Trae Young jumper tonight. Fear the 'Fro breaks down the Cavs huge win over the Hawks, including Mobley's historic…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastCavs Pummel The Champs! Craig Porter Jr.'s Breakout Continues
WE'RE STREAKING. Fear the 'Fro is back after the defending Champions, the Denver Nuggets fell to the now 7-6 Cavs. 3 wins in a row, 2 dominant outings from…
- Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast
Mitchell and Mobley lead the Cavs over the Blazers
Fear the 'Fro breaks down the Cavs big win over the Portland Trailblazers, led by Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and some timely stretches from Strus and…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastBEHIND ENEMY LINES: The 'Fro Pod welcomes Danny Marang of the Jacked Ramsays
'Fro faithful assemble! This is for the diehards. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is joined by Danny Marang, of the Jacked Ramsays Podcast (a trailblazers…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastCavs get smoked by Sacramento, and the Draymond Victim Cycle lives on
Fear the 'Fro is back after the Cavs fall to the Kings, behind four 20-point scorers for the Kings. Sabonis cooked. Fox returned. Huerter dominated the third…
- Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast
Cavs Doom Spiral Averted: (with Spin Davies, of Cavs Insider)
I've calmed down. We're not all going to burn. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is joined by Spencer Davies (@spindavies) to discuss the state of the Cavs…
- Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast
Shai's 43 Drops the Cavs, West Coast Here We Come
Fear the 'Fro and OKC losses... Name a more iconic duo. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, talks about what the Cavs did wrong, what they did right, Shai's…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastRejoice! Donny Gets Elusive First MSG Win As A Cavalier! (Also...Harden Trade with Adam Auslund)
The Cavaliers snap the skid. With a skeleton crew, the good guys toppled the Knicks at MSG as they sprayed the backboards with diarrhea. Fear the 'Fro reacts…
- Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast
Cavs Collapse Late Against OKC, BUT ONTO THE PACERS (featuring Alex Golden, of Setting the Pace)
Welp. Cleveland choked that away. The Cavs fall apart with 2 minutes left and a 9-point lead, to fall to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports…
- Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast
Cavs Season Preview (plus a Mobley data dive)
Fear the 'Fro is back with the final podcast before the season opener against the Nets. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, jumps into his expectations for the…
- Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast
A Bold Man Of Principle And Integrity Makes His NBA Awards Picks
Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, brings you Fear the 'Fro's official 2023-24 NBA Predictions, with a special twist. NO PICKING FAVORITES. Long odds darkhorses…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastDEAN WADE IS COMING FOR YOUR WIVES! Cavs beat Maccabi Ra'anana and Bench Shines
Fear the 'Fro is back after this make believe game with Maccabi Ra'anana. With the starters shutdown, JB handed the reigns to the Cavaliers depth, as Cleveland…
- Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast
Fear the 'Fro: The 2023 Media Day Edition
Fear the 'Fro is back with the unofficial launch of the 2023-24 season... Media Day! Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports radio, reacts to the sounds of the day, from…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastThe Cavs are your 2023 Summer League Champions
Your Cleveland Cavaliers are the 2023 Summer League Champions! Isaiah Mobley, playing like a man possessed, led the way as the Cavaliers dominated the Houston…
- Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast
Koby's Plan Has Been Executed (A Free Agency Recap)
Fear the 'Fro is back to discuss the reshaping of the Cavs bench by Koby Altman. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, talks about the Cavalier additions of Max…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastDraft Day Is Here: Fear the 'Fro's Cavaliers Draft Guide, Zinger to Boston, and the Allen onslaught
The 2023 NBA Draft is here, and Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is here with his draft primer. Who should the Cavs target? How far can they realistically…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastPAIN: The Cleveland Cavs Season Is Over
The Cavs season is over. Mitchell Robinson and his 11 offensive rebounds have ended the Cavaliers hopes of a second round showdown with Kevin Love and the…
- Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast
Cavs in 7.... because everything else is impossible.
Welp.... did I say Cavs in 6? I meant Cavs in 7, obviously. Cleveland has dug themselves a near impossible task. Can they win 3 straight? Bob Schmidt, of Fox…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastCavs STOMP Knicks: Darius Garland Erupts to Even Series at 1-1, NYC Awaits
The Darius Garland Playoff Takeover hit Cleveland Wednesday night, as the star PG dropped 32 on the heads of the hapless New York Knicks. The Cavs head to New…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastCavs fall to Knicks (0-1): Second Chances Sink Cleveland
Donovan Mitchell got what he wanted (38 points), but the Cavs failed to limit the Knicks second chance points, Evan Mobley struggled, and Cleveland fell to New…
- Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast
Donovan Mitchell Kicking In The Doors of All-NBA Voters
Fear the 'Fro is back celebrating yet another 40-point night from Donovan Mitchell. The Cavs clinched home court in round one, secured their 50th win, and…
- Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast
Donovan on a 40-point bender right now, The Knicks aftermath, the new CBA
The Fear the 'Fro pod is back after a Cavs victory over the skeleton Pacers, and a loss to the Knicks on Friday. We discuss the takeaways from an incredible…
- Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast
A Brilliant Donovan and Mobley Night Wasted, Pivotal Blown Call To Blame?
Welp.... four seed it is. Fear the 'Fro reacts after the Cavs narrowly lost to the Hawks after a monstrous fourth quarter rally led by Donovan Mitchell. The…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastA Fear the 'Fro crossover with special guest, Mike Smeltz of "The Glue Guys" (The Athletic's Nets Pod)
NETS TALK. Let's do this. Joining Bob is Mike Smeltz, co-host of "The Glue Guys" (@BKGlueGuys), the Athletic Podcast covering the Brooklyn Nets. We cover the…
- Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast
Cavs take down Nets behind 6 guys in double digits, Day'ron Sharpe the unlikely Brooklyn hero
Bob Schmidt, host of the Fear the 'Fro pod, recaps a big Cavs win over the Nets. Sure the Nets couldn't shoot, but Evan Mobley exploded in the 2nd, Osman…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastHornets SWATTED in Cavs blowout, DYLAN WINDLER RETURNS, Bill Simmons' anti-Mitchell Campaign
The Cavaliers absolutely smothered the Hornets in a dominating win that showcased Evan Mobley, Caris Levert, and peak Cedi Osman. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports…
- Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast
Cavs Salvage Hornets Win, Mobley Thrives in 4th, 3-game Lead on the 4-seed
The Cavs took on a short-handed Hornets, and narrowly escaped with a victory. But a win is a win, and the Cavs find themselves with a 3-game lead for the…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastFear the 'Fro previews Miami with special guest: The Heat Beat's Giancarlo Navas
Fear the 'Fro is back with a gameday preview of the Miami Heat in what will be the first of two matchups this week. Joining Bob Schmidt, is host of the Heat…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastBRICKS: The Grant Williams Story, Lamar Stevens Plays the Hero in Win Over Celtics
Lamar Stevens, the original junkyard dog, stole the show in a come from behind overtime victory against the Boston Celtics, taking the season series 3-1. The…
- Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast
Cavs trounce Pistons, Mitchell injury scare averted, and a Jarrett Allen-related tantrum
Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is here to talk the Cavs big victory over the Detroit Pistons, on this Sunday edition of Fear the 'Fro. The Cavs pull away in…
- Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast
Eat Sh*t Canada: Raptors take their rightful place in the toilet as I move onto my next grievance
Toronto has taken its rightful place beneath the boot of the Cavaliers. Bob dispatches one enemy of the podcast (the Raptors), only to face a new oppressor…
- Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast
KEVIN LOVE BUYOUT, Cavs fall to Sixers despite Donovan heroics, and Danny Green's Debut
Kevin Love has requested a buyout! Donovan Mitchell scored 33, but that wasn't enough for the Cavs to dig out of a 28-point deficit, as time ran out on their…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastCavs win 7th straight over Spurs, Danny Green lands in Cleveland, and AIR: The Trailer (Remix)
Donovan Mitchell was brilliant against the Spurs, scoring 41 points on the way to the Cavaliers 7th straight win. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks down…
- Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast
Flawless February Continues! Cavs sweep weekend vs. Pels & Bulls
The Cavs are streaking! 6 wins in a row, unbeaten in February, and the 'Fro (Jarrett Allen) has become a guaranteed 20 and 10. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports…
- Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast
Post Trade Deadline thoughts and analysis before a Cavs back-to-back
The trade deadline is behind us. Cavs did nothing, but Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, summarizes his feelings on all the trades made by other teams around…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastLebron James: Greatest Scorer of All-Time, Cavs beat Pistons, Last Minute Trade Talks
The Fear the 'Fro podcast begins with some talk of Lebron breaking the NBA's all-time scoring record, and a look back at one of Bob's earlier Lebron stanning…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast'Fro Trade Market Exploration: The Portland Trailblazers (A Jacked Ramsays Crossover)
Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is joined by Danny Marang, host and founder of the Jacked Ramsays, the Portland Trailblazers podcast of record, to talk about…