Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast

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.

1,2,3... Cancun for the Heat!  The Cavs send the Heat off into the long, dark night with an absolutely emasculating drubbing.  Tyler Herro no shows.  The second round awaits, and the Cavs are playing near flawless basketball at the right time.  Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks down the end of the series, what lies ahead, and the audio mailbag is thriving.  Plus, a huge development for the Enemy of the Pod!

Fear the 'Fro breaks down a HUGE game three victory in South Beach, as the Cavs look poised to advance.  Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, then discusses the DPOY win for Evan Mobley, the Cavs stifling defense vs. the Miami Heat, and a celebration of the depth of the Cavs showing up on a playoff stage.