Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast

Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, talks about the Cavaliers Thanksgiving weekend, which concluded with a narrow victory over the injury-riddled Pistons.  It wasn't pretty, the shooting was atrocious, but the persistence of Mitchell and Garland, the free throw shooting, and a standout night from Evan Mobley helped Cleveland improve to 13-7.  Bob discusses the critics who weaponize WAR and RAPTOR ag...

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 "ladder incident", Jaylen Brown's errant Kyrie-support tweet, and the upcoming Blazers game.

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 Garland straps the squad on his back and dominates in crunch time to snap the 5-game losing streak.  Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, reacts to the game in this short aftermath episode.

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 cruised.  Next up, the reeling Hornets.  Durant buries his teammates in a conversation with Chris Haynes, and Jaylen Brown wants you to focus your anger on Joe Tsai and Nike, not Kyrie.

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 showdown with Giannis.  Has Stevens lept past Okoro with his strong performance against Minnesota? What is the best way to manage the rotation moving forward?  All that and more on today's Fear the 'Fro podcast.

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 their west coast road trip.  Next up, a showdown between former teammates as the Cavs take on the Timberwolves in showdown between teams who made huge offseason trades.

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 discusses a hypothetical acquisition of Harrison Barnes, the upcoming Warriors game and their struggles, and Lauri Markkanen's appearance in the MVP Award Tracker.

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 knock off the Cavs.  Bob Schmidt discusses the loss, and then assesses the NBA Offseason trades and how they've worked out 10 games into the season.

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 Press.  Bryce and Bob chop up all things Cavs vs. Pistons leading up to the Friday showdown.  We talk how to find wins on a rebuilding squard, Altman vs. Weaver, Okoro vs. Killian, Cade vs. Mobley, and Kansas legend, Drippy Dean Wade.  Check o...

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 physical Celtics team to set up a second-year showcase with the Detroit Pistons.  Bob breaks down how the Cavs turned around the game after a terrible 2nd quarter, and what to expect from the new look Pistons. (0:00) Cavs take 2 from the C...

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 Fox Sports Radio, talks the fourth quarter barrage, the Knicks total collapse, and then dives into Kyrie Irving's latest drama.   (0:00) Cavs climb to 5-1 after defeating the New Yorks Knicks (17:06) Kyrie Irving continues to play the victi...

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 incredible first half, and second half disappearance, and the dominant outing from the Cavaliers backcourt in the thrilling victory on the road.  We look ahead to the Knicks arrival in Cleveland, and put a bow on Klay Thompson's villain to hero...

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 a 3rd quarter clinic, and the wings led the first half behind Cedi, Levert, and Dean.  We talk about Banchero's incredible start to his rookie campaign, and look ahead to the Celtics.  Finally, it's a Booker vs. Klay reaction. (0:00) Reacti...

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.  Mitchell's first week has been MVP worthy.  Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, talks about Donovan's interview with the Old Man and the Three podcast, and don't look now.....Lauri Markkanen is thriving with the undefeated Utah Jazz. (0:00)...

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 takes over in the second half, the 'Fro imposes his will all game long, and Osman has a heater of a first half.  Bob discusses everything that happened in this postgame pod.

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 between Levert and Okoro, talk Vegas odds, awards races, Cavalier expectations, and more.  Here we come Toronto!

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 night to forget.  Bob touches on the Jae Crowder trade rumors with the Cavs next opponent, the Atlanta Hawks, and discusses the Draymond Green apology after he punched teammate Jordan Poole in the face.

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 separate himself as the starter from Okoro and Wade? Jarrett Allen had a forgettable night, and don't look now, but Raul Neto AND Mamadi Diakite are golden bench gods.  Bob Schmidt discusses it all on this episode of the Fear the 'Fro podca...

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 down comments from the Cavalier players, dive into what to think of Caris Levert's role and Dean Wade's new contract, and get ready for preseason debut against skinny James Harden and the new look Sixers.

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 Mitchell to the Cavs.  Gone are Collin Sexton, Lauri Markkanen, and Ochai Agbaji, 3 unprotected 1st round picks, and 2 1st round pick swaps.  Was this a good trade?  Where does this leave the Cavs longterm and in 2022-23.

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.  Then we talk Mobley vs. Cade vs. Barnes, and if Garland has a legitimate chance at MIP. It's playoff time!

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, suffered in the win over the Raptors.  How do the Cavs respond?  Will their skid continue as the schedule gets harder (Philly, Denver, Chicago, Miami), or will this injury galvanize them?  

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 Jarrett deserve to be selected over Siakam?  Caris Levert has a rough showing the Hawks game.  Then, Bob discusses Ben Simmons introduction in Philadelphia and the deal that sent Harden to Philly and Simmons to Brooklyn.   (0:00) Where the...

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 2022 1st round pick, and two seconds.  How does Levert change the Cavs approach this summer, and does this impact Collin Sexton?  Then we break down the 20-point comeback against the Pacers, led by Kevin Love, and Cedi Osman.  Will Jarrett...

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 and Allen line up amongst the 7 reserve spots? Kevin Love appeared on JJ Redick's podcast and Bob discusses his transformation into his elite 6th man form. What should the Cavs do with the Rubio injury exception and the trade deadline approac...