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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
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Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastMovin' on to the Clips, Adam Ausland (Clippers Talk Host) Joins Fear the 'Fro
The Cavs and Clippers revisit one of the more painful Cleveland losses this year. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, talks with Adam Ausland, the pre and…
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TEST JULIUS RANDLE FOR STEROIDS IMMEDIATELY! Cavs lose to Knicks
Julius Randle, of the New York Knicks, drops 17 first-quarter points on the Cavs, on the way to a 105-103 victory. After a quiet first half, Donovan Mitchell…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers PodcastTHE MOBLEY CAREER NIGHT POD.... and pay no attention the Warriors game behind the curtain
Rejoice Cavs fans! The "hasn't take the leap" Evan Mobley put the Cavs on his back, as his 38 points led the Cavs to their 2nd straight victory over the Bucks…
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1.....2.....3.....4,5. Okoro's perfect line, and Mobley's gem of a 4th spoiled. Also, John Wall lies.
Isaac Okoro gives us a perfect line, in a disappointing loss full of squandered chances in Memphis. Mobley shines in a duel with Jaren Jackson Jr., Darius…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast'Fro 2023 Trade Market Exploration: Charlotte Hornets Edition
Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, dives into the Charlotte Hornets roster as we continue to explore the market in this edition of the Fear the 'Fro podcast…
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'Frobley and Garland light up the Pels, Mitchell Hurt, Kevin Love Cratering, Malik Beasley to Cavs?
What a way to celebrate MLK Day! The Cavs exploded for a 15-0 run to pull away from the Pelicans late, and behind a dominant outing from Jarrett Allen (24pts…
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The Clarkson and Markkanen Betrayal, Allen Got the Squirts, Levert's Fouls Doom Cavs
Donovan Mitchell returned to Utah for the first time as the Cavs faced off against the Jazz. Despite 46 points, the Cavs lost the game when Caris Levert…
Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast'Fro 2023 Trade Market Exploration: Atlanta Hawks Edition
In this edition of the 'Fro pod, as we approach the trade deadline, Bob explores some alternative names who could find themselves in trade talks. Today, we…
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Pro Tip: Just watch the 4th quarter, Cavs extinguish Suns late, Levert playing his way out of trade talks
The 'Fro pod discusses a turd sandwich game. The Cavs defeat the injury-riddled Suns behind dominant 1st and 4th quarters, despite 25 points from Duane…
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RAUL NETO made the podcast title. You know something special happened (Cavs beat Suns).
Fear the 'Fro is streaking! 3 wins in a row, as the Cavs rallied to beat the Suns in a putrid offensive outing. Raul Neto gave us a season high 14, and Caris…
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Donovan Mitchell goes for 71 Points and 11 assists in comeback win over Bulls, Bob Reacts
History has been made. Demons have been exercised. Donovan Mitchell leads the Cavs from a 21-point deficit to a thrilling OT victory behind 71 points, 8…
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Buddy is no friend of the Cavs, Kyrie to the Rafters, and Mo Wagner goes night-night
Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is ending 2022 with a summary of the Cavs and Pacers, a dissertation on where to lay blame in the Mo Wagner vs. Killian Hayes…
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And now, a very special 'Fro apology for the referee community
Yesterday's podcast contained some dangerous misinformation. Bob Schmidt, hateful purveyor of referee slander, would like to make the following statement…
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46 Beautiful Darius Garland Points! Also... Cavs drop 2 in a row. (Bah Humbug)
Darius Garland was nothing short of incredible in a loss to the Nets, scoring 46 points, including 28 in the 2nd half. But Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving were…
- Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast
Sucks it Bucks! Mitchell drops 36 and the Raptors revenge game has arrived
Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is back with a victory lap of a podcast as the Cavs win their 5th straight, this time, defeating the Milwaukee Bucks! Donovan…
- Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast
Cavs Thrash Jazz, Okoro and Osman thrive, and JAYLEN BROWN IS NOT A GUARD!
Brings on the Bucks! The Cavs win their fourth straight behind a balanced attack (7 players in double figures). Okoro takes the challenge locking up Lauri, and…
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Donovan lets Mathurin know, Cavs guards outshine Pacers
Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, talks the Cavs comeback win over the Indiana Pacers. Donovan Mitchell explodes in the fourth quarter for 18 or his 41 points…
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Cavs beat Mavs: Lamar Stevens goes Goose Egg to Hero
Fear the 'Fro, and Bob Schmidt, return as Donovan Mitchell (34 points), Lamar Stevens (18 points, 11 boards), and the Cavs beat Luka and the Mavs. Osman is…
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Paul Silas didn't die for this....Cavs fall to the Spurs.
Fear the 'Fro is back, following a failed comeback attempt against the San Antonio Spurs. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, talks the 19-point deficit, the…
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Rock That L, Russell Westbrook. Cavs send Lebron home winless against Cleveland.
Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is back after Jarrett Allen returns with a monster first half, and Donovan Mitchell buries the Lakers with a 17-point fourth…
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The Chase for the #2 Seed is On, Cavs Win and Bucks Lose
It began with 16 first quarter points from Donovan Mitchell, and the Cavaliers cruised to a win against the Magic behind Spida and Mobley. Bob Schmidt, of Fox…
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Cavs THRASH Sixers: Levert leads the way, Mamadi goes from G-League to Starter, Mobley shines
Look out! The Cavs kicked off a soft part of the schedule with an absolute demolition of the Sixers. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, reacts to JB's lineup…
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Evan Mobley: Killing RAPTOR enthusiasts, and hopefully... killing the Raptors
Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, talks about the Cavaliers Thanksgiving weekend, which concluded with a narrow victory over the injury-riddled Pistons. It…
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Cavs bury the Hawks as Osman Shines, SAY NO TO THE CAPS LOCK KING (Crowder), Blazers Up Next
It's a Thanksgiving Week episode of the 'Fro pod, as Bob Schmidt breaks down the victory over the Atlanta Hawks, Cedi and Stevens strong play, the Giannis…
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Cavs "Core Four" Win a Double Overtime Thriller vs. Charlotte, Mobley and Garland Thrive
What a night in Cleveland, as the Cavs win a double overtime thriller vs. the Hornets. After blowing a 16 point lead with 9 minutes left in the fourth, Darius…
- Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast
The "Bad Lopez" scores 29, Cavs homestand arrives, and Jaylen Brown's whaddaboutism
Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, talks the Bucks loss. Giannis was quiet (16 points), but Brook Lopez was loud as hell, hitting 7 three-pointers, as Milwaukee…
- Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast
The Battle of the Lopez Twins.... Cavs ride Garland's Historic Night into Bucks Showdown
Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, talks Garland's historical 51-point night, and where the Cavs sit after a 4-game losing streak heading into a Milwaukee…
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Klay Thompson's shoulder leads the Warriors over the Cavs...oh and Steph dropped 40.
Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, talks Cavs-Warriors after a day of cooling off. Fear not Cavs faithful! The Cavs have plenty to feel good about as they end…
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I Was Told Harrison Barnes Was Trash. I Feel Deceived. Cavs drop 2 in a row.
The Cavs falter in the 4th to lose in Sacramento. Mitchell drops 38, Levert has a strong showing, but free throws and turnovers sink the Wine & Gold. Bob…
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Norman Powell Ruins The Night, Cavs Win Streak Ends at 8, Best NBA Offseason Trades
Stupid Norman Powell. The man couldn't hit the backboard before tonight, but his 13-point fourth quarter leads a double-digit comeback for the Clippers to…
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BEHIND ENEMY LINES: Fear the 'Fro and The Pistons Pulse talk Cavs vs. Pistons (pre-matchup)
Bob Schmidt, voice of Fox Sports Radio, is joined by Bryce Simon, one of the two hosts of The Pistons Pulse, the Pistons-centric podcast of the Detroit Free…
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Cavs beat the Celtics PART TWO, Garland Wastes No Time, Mitchell The Closer
And down go the mighty Celtics, toppled again by the new look Cavs and their late game ace Donovan Mitchell. The Cavs squeaked out a 114-113 win against a very…
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Mitchell and Love bury the Knicks in the 4th, Cavs 5-1, and Kyrie Irving, Professional Victim
All hail the Cavs! At 5-1, they sit at 2nd in the Eastern Conference. Donovan Mitchell, Kevin Love, and Dean Wade chip in 22 THREE POINTERS. Bob Schmidt, of…
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41, 41, and 4-1: The Caris Levert is a Golden God Story
Caris Levert and Donovan Mitchell dropped 41 points in a thrilling overtime comeback in Boston. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, discusses Jayson Tatum's…
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Mobley's Monster 2nd Half, Dean Wade Starts, Banchero's Incredible Beginnings
Bob Schmidt, your 'Fro host, talks the 3-1 start, after a victory over the gigantic Magic which saw a dominant showing from the frontcourt. Evan Mobley put on…
- Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast
Donovan Mitchell's MVP Start, Cedi's First Half Heroics, and Markkanen Thriving
We're going streaking! Donovan Mitchell, Cedi Osman, and the 'Fro lead the way for the Cavs as they trample the Bulls and hold off the Wizards to climb to 2-1…
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Garland's left eye damaged. Refs left and right eyes damaged. Cavs fall to Raptors. NEXT!
Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, reacts to the season opening loss the Toronto Raptors. Garland struggles before leaving the game with an eye injury. Mitchell…
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Fear the 'Fro: GAME ON! NBA and Cavs Season Predictions... STAND ON IT, Preseason Recap
Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is here with his NBA OPENING DAY pod. We recap the Cavs preseason, where the SF battle stands heading into opening night…
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Fear the 'Fro: More Maxey, More Problems (Cavs-Sixers Recap), Jae Crowder trade request, the Draymond "Apology"
Fear the 'Fro is back after a loss to the Sixers in Game 2 of the preseason. The 'Fro logged a double double, Levert is finding his stride, and Mitchell had a…
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Fear the 'Fro: The Preseason begins with Cavs vs. Sixers (AKA The Diakite Appreciation Hour)
Cavs basketball is back! The Cavs fell to the Sixers, but Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, and Kevin Love came out gunning. Levert got the start, but did he…
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Fear the 'Fro: Back Again! (2022 Cavs Media Day Reaction)
Now we begin! Bob Schmidt, voice of Fox Sports Radio, is back reacting to everything we heard at Cavs media day. We talk expectations for the season, break…
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Fear the 'Fro: DONOVAN MITCHELL EMERGENCY POD (Episode #32)
Bob is back with Fear the 'Fro's season 2 debut, after an unacceptably long hiatus to talk about the blockbuster news of the day, the trade that brings Donovan…
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Fear the 'Fro: Cavs vs. Nets in play-in, ROY and MIP Races and the changing narratives (Episode #31)
Bob is back with a pre-postseason pod to discuss the Cavaliers chances of advancing, and what they need to do to get past either the Nets or the Hawks/Hornets…
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Fear the 'Fro: Allen broke a finger. Center juggernaut season is upon us. (Episode #30)
Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is back to pour one out for Jarrett Allen's regular season, which is likely done as he recovers from a fractured finger…
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Fear the 'Fro: We've got 2 All-Stars Edition, Pascal vs. Allen debate, Harden-Simmons trade (Episode #29)
Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is back at the break, talking the Cleveland Cavs first half, including the injury replacement all-star, the 'Fro himself. Did…
- Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast
Fear the 'Fro EMERGENCY: Caris Levert Traded to Cavs, Biggest Comeback of the Year vs. the Pacers (Episode #28)
What a day to be a Cavs podcast! Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, talks about the trade that brings Caris Levert to Cleveland, in exchange for Ricky Rubio, a…
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Fear the 'Fro: Cavs destroy Bucks, All-Star Reserve Debate, Kevin Love's Transformation (Episode #27)
Fear the 'Fro is back with Bob Schmidt, following the Cavs 30th win of the season. Can the Cavs chase down 1st place before all-star break? Where do Garland…
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Fear the 'Fro: Lamar Stevens the One Man 3rd Quarter, Cam Reddish to NY, The All-Star Fan Vote (Episode #26)
Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is back to talk the Cavs dominant showing against the Utah Jazz, and Lamar Stevens incredible third quarter. Could Okoro have…
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Fear the 'Fro: Cavs fall to Grizzlies, Should the Cavs trado Rubio, DG vs. FVV (Episode #25)
Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is back after his holiday hiatus with the first episode of 2022 following a rough Cavs loss to Ja Morant and the Grizzlies…