Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast

Fear the 'Fro celebrates the rise of Jaylon Tyson, and the Cavs climbing back to the top of the Eastern Conference, and the ascent of the role guys.  Then Bob discusses some slanderous cowards who have sullied the Cavs podcast of record, and more specifically the sound board.  WE RIDE AT DAWN 'FRO FAITHFUL!

Fear the 'Fro celebrates the Cavs victory over the Sixers, as Donovan Mitchell gives us another MVP-level scoring display.  Multiple players stepped up including Jarrett Allen and Sam Merrill, fresh off the injury report.  Sophomore Jaylon Tyson put forth another strong outing, and the Cavaliers offense showed glimpses of it's once dominant form.

Woof.  That was a less than optimal display of basketball by the Cavs, but let Bob cheer you up with some postgame reactions to what the Cavs did, what the Celtics did, and what those monsters over at the Junkyard Pod did.  

The Cavs have opened the season with a loss.  Cleveland fell to New York at Madison Square Garden, as Evan Mobley and Donovan Mitchell combined for 53 points, but were let down by the defense.  Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, hits the highlights and the lowlights before the Cavs regroup for a Friday matchup with Brooklyn.

The preseason is done.  The regular season is here.  Bob fires up the Fear the 'Fro mailbag at cavspod.com and recaps the preseason.  We go over what the takeaways should be for Cavs preseason hoops.  Plus we talk about the final 2-way spot, and what players the Cavs might be interested in filling the third 2-way with.

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Fear the 'Fro is ready for the real hoops.  Preseason kicks off with a familiar preseason foe, the Chicago Bulls.  Joining Bob to breakdown the squads and revisit expectations for Lonzo and Isaac Okoro is Big Dave, of the CHGO Bulls Podcast.  Plus, a conversation on the disaster that is the restricted free agency system.

Bob Schmidt, host of the Fear the 'Fro pod is back, and he's joined by Mike "McNuggets" Lucas to launch into season 5 of the pod.  We go team by team reviewing best/worst/riskiest offseason moves, and set the stage for Cavs training camp with the 2nd annual Cavs Consensus Survey.

Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, reacts to the start of free agency, and copes with the crushing news that Ty Jerome has agreed to sign with the Memphis Grizzlies.  It's a bleak listen, not gonna lie.  Come on the journey.

(0:00) Ty Jerome has agreed to sign with the Grizzlies
(18:30) Lonzo Ball is acquired - Bob's thoughts

Fear the 'Fro reacts to a crushing loss to end the Cavaliers magical season, as the Pacers advance to the Eastern Conference Finals.  Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, and Max Strus all struggle mightily, as the Cavs lose for a third time to the Pacers at home.  Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, reacts.

Fear the 'Fro reacts to a crushing defeat at the hands of the Indiana Pacers, as the Cavs are now one loss away from the end of their season.  Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, talks about his outlook on the Cavs hopes, Donovan's injury, and the present state of Cavs discourse as we approach a painful offseason.

WE BACK!  The Cavs sent a message in Indy as they got back Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and De'Andre Hunter and proceeded to take Game 3 in Indiana.  Donovan Mitchell delivered another 40-point effort, and Max Strus stuffed the stat sheet, as Tyrese Haliburton was limited to just 4 points.  Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks down the game and shares in the aftermath of a great win with the audio mailbag.

Fear the 'Fro breaks down a turd of a Game 1, as the Cavs have surrendered home court to the Indiana Pacers.  Andrew Nembhard, and Aaron Nesmith torched the Cavs on three-pointers and despite a solid effort in the second half, the Cavs came up short.  Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks down the game and what silver linings, if any, exist.