Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast

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 team as a whole, and the individual pieces.  Who can break out?  Is this Isaac Okoro's year to make a leap?  Will Evan Mobley ascend in the pecking order? Where do the Cavs stack up in the east. (0:00) Intro (2:38) Donovan Trade Then Vs. Now...

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 only. From the NBA Championship, to MVP, DPOY, MIP, and ROY.... we cover them all.   (0:00) Intro (1:25) The Rules of Predictions (5:03) NBA Champions Pick, and Conference Champions (8:04) Eastern Conference Champion Prediction (8:26) Wes...

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 got strong outings from Dean Wade, Emoni Bates, Caris Levert, Craig Porter Jr., and Ty Jerome.  Bob continues what has been a two podcast stroke job on the Kansas State Wildcat legend, Dean Jackson Wade.  Is he assured rotation minutes?  W...

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 Donovan's extension timeline, Mobley's weight room work, Allen's criticisms, Rubio's absence and Max Strus's plans to start at SF this year.   (0:00) - Cavs Media Day is here (7:15) - Koby Altman addresses his DUI (9:41) - Koby Altman address...

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 Rockets (again) and completed an undefeated 6-0 summer league showing.  Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks down all the prospects, how this impacts the regular season roster and rotations, and celebrates the Cavaliers developmental pr...

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 Strus, Georges Niang, Ty Jerome, and Damian Jones, and the Summer League juggernaut that is the undefeated Cavaliers.  We close things out with a discussion of Damian Lillard drama. (0:00) Cavs Free Agency Review (17:00) Cavs SL Dominance (23...

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 trade up?  We talk about strategy, ready to play fits, and high ceiling developmental projects.  Bob touches on the Kristaps Porzingis trade, and we cap off the launch of the offseason with a state of the 'Fro union.  

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 Miami Heat.  Bob Schmidt, of Fear the 'Fro, reacts to the season, the failing of the 'Fro, and JB Bickerstaff's postseason debut.  Join us for a cry.

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 Sports Radio, discusses the series, the failings of Donovan Mitchell in Game 4, and what is needed to win Game 5.

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 York tied 1-1 in the series.  Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks down a dominant interior showing, a woeful shooting game from New York, and Caris Levert's excellent two-way play.  

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 York after a big second half from Jalen Brunson.  Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks down the game, the areas the Cavs need to address and looks ahead to Game 2.

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 Jarrett Allen and Caris Levert made big contributions to the victory over the Magic.  Bob reacts to the game, futhurs the agenda, and there's also some cat disposal talk and rant about traditionalists and "positional designations".

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 performance from both Donovan Mitchell and Jalen Brunson.  Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, talks about the final three games, the importance of Allen/Okoro, and we dive into the new CBA, the reported changes, and how they'll impact the Cavs...

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 refs managed to make their impact felt, as a critical (and suspect) defensive foul on Evan Mobley proved too much to overcome.  

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 spectrum from our shared Kyrie trauma, to the new look Nets, the playoff outlook, and the sacrilege that is a Jarrett Allen trade suggestion.

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 didn't miss a three, and a big 3rd blew the game open.  Day'ron Sharpe shined for Brooklyn with a career high in scoring.  We discuss it all.

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 Radio, recaps a feel-good win, and then takes aim at recent comments by Bill Simmons that discredit the All-NBA candidacy of Donovan Mitchell.  Next up, the last showdown with the team above the Cavs in the standings.... the Philadelphia 76er...

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 fourth seed.  Next up is a rematch with this same Hornets team.  Evan Mobley had a monster 4th quarter where he did not miss a shot, and Terry Rozier went cold at the wrong time, as the good guys came back from down 16.

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 Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas (@gnavas103 on twitter).  We talk playoff predictions, Kevin Love's integration with the Heat, and recount the emotional rollercoaster that was the Lebron James experience.  

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 Cavs were led by Stevens' offensive rebounding, Donovan's 40-point outing, and Evan Mobley's 25 & 17, while the Celtics saw a blistering first half wasted when Grant Williams missed 2 free throws with no time left on the clock.  Bob Schm...

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 a dominant 3rd quarter, Mobley fills the box score, and Donovan Mitchell exits the game with a finger injury, but returns with good news. The Cavs head into the final Boston matchup of the season on Monday, and Bob has a tirade about the s...

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... Bill Simmons of the Ringer, and his dismissal of Donovan Mitchell's All-NBA resume.  Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is compiling grievances.  Join the Fear the 'Fro podcast.

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 late rally.  The Cavs enter the All-Star break as the 4th seed, falling to the Sixers, in a game which featured the debut of Danny Green.  Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, talks about his addition, including some comments he made on his pod...

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 the win, and puts Don's night into perspective.  The Cavs jumped into the buyout market signing Danny Green to their final roster spot.  And Michael Jordan, is back with yet another film to combat Lebron's new place atop the NBA All-Time s...

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 Radio, talks about the big win against the Pelicans and the late rally to hold off the Bulls.  The Cavs are right on the heels of the Sixers, and the schedule lays out nicely.  Should Cleveland jump into the buyout market?  All that and more on...