Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast

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/tMHDJngU

Episodes

February 7, 2025 55 mins

Fear the 'Fro is back to recap the trade deadline across the NBA, with last year's most popular guest... SI's Chris Mannix.  He joins Bob to discuss the De'Andre Hunter deal that brought the forward to Cleveland, and then the bold, courageous listeners of the pod demand answers for a slight directed at Collin Sexton he published years ago.  We conclude with a discussion of the big movers at Thursday's deadline.

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Fear the 'Fro reacts to the Cavs going big on trade deadline day.  Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks down the day, the impact on the future of the Cavs, and his feelings as the Caris Levert & Georges Niang eras comes to a close in Cleveland.  Lots of audio mailbags in this one.

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Fear the 'Fro is back with the trade deadline approaching.  This episode begins with the mailbag, but then Bob is joined by Mike Lucas (McNuggets) and they collectively solve the trade deadline.  We debate Cam Johnson vs. De'Andre Hunter, pitch our sleeper trade ideas to improve the Cavs, and it features names big and small you have not heard connected to the Cavs.  Put your GM hats on.

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Welcome inside the perspective of the worst fanbase in the NBA.  Eric Sklar, takes his maiden voyage on the Fear the 'Fro podcast to discuss the Lakers acquisition of Luka Doncic, and how he came to terms with losing his beloved Anthony Davis.

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Fear the 'Fro is back after the biggest slaughter of the Cavs season.  Sam Merrill found his form, to the tune of 27 points, as the Cavaliers capitalized on a reeling Mavs team.  Then (15:14), Bob gets into the difficult circumstances surrounding the avoidance of the dreaded luxury tax we've heard so much about.  Finally, we conclude with some audio mailbags.

(0:00) Cavs Roll Mavs, Sam returns in a big way
(15:14) A Luxu...

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February 2, 2025 12 mins

EMERGENCY POD: Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, react to the blockbuster trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, and how insane last night was in the NBA.

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January 31, 2025 32 mins

Three All-Stars!  Three wins in a row!  Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio breaks down the drubbing of the Hawks and celebrates the announcement of the Eastern Conference reserves.  Then we get into Jaylon Tyson and Ty Jerome, and the upcoming trade deadline in an extended edition of audio mailbag.

(0:00) Intro
(19:29) Audio Mailbags! (Subjects: Cavs Bench, Luxury Tax Skirting, Rim Protection)

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Fear the 'Fro is back in the win column.  3-game losing streak, and the Bills defeat had Bob reeling, but nothing cures sorrow like a win against Detroit.  Bob is joined by Giancarlo Navas of the Miami Heat Beat Podcast, to talk all things Cavs-Heat, including the rise of Kel'el Ware, the Jimmy Butler drama, and how to navigate the development of the new look Heat.

(0:00) Cavs snap the skid! And Audio Mailbags!
(17:54) G...

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The Cavaliers sold hard with the game on the line.  Darius choked at the worst possible time.  But we move forward nonetheless.  Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio recaps the loss, the pedestal that the NBA has placed Alperen Sengun's elbows on, and an upcoming restraining order for Brett In Houston.  Plus Bob's thoughts on the Cavaliers former picks landing in Phoenix.

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Dan Gilbert's team wins this round of the Ishbia grudge match. The Cavs rolled the Suns, as the guards dominated, and Jarrett Allen imposed his will on the glass.  Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks down the win, the second chance uptick by Cleveland, and then it's a 20 minute manifesto... the subject of which was Cam Johnson trade rumors.

(0:00) Intro
(14:53) Cam Johnson... Realistic Trade Target (A 'Fro Rant)

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Back in the win column!  The Fear the 'Fro podcast is back after the worst road trip of all-time to Oklahoma City.  We discuss the Cavs big win over the Wolves.  Donovan, Darius, and Ty shined, and Bob has found his joy once more.

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January 15, 2025 27 mins

The Fear the 'Fro podcast hits the road.  Bob Schmidt, your host, is heading to OKC, but first we must talk Cavs.  We discuss takeaways from the Cavs win over the Pacers, the zone defense, hit the cavspod.com audio mailbag as Bob's integrity is questioned, and celebrate a birthday boy and true "friend of the pod".

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We lost.  WHAT OF IT?  Bob Schmidt, courageous man of integrity, confronts the enemy as Alex Golden & Michael Facci of the "Setting the Pace" podcast join Fear the 'Fro to talk about what transpired in the Cavs loss to Indiana, the state of the surging Pacers, and what to expect in the second game of this home and home.  Then Bob presses them for their views of the rightful frontcourt All-Stars and who they fear more.....

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Fear the 'Fro is back and Bob is joined by his favorite guest, Tim Alcorn, radio voice of the Cavs.  Bob and Tim, unite in Cavaliers and Bills love to discuss what this season has been like from the Joe Tait Perch, and discuss the All-Star Case for Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen.  

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Top of the League!!!  They've beaten the Celtics.  They've beaten the Knicks.  And now, our Cleveland Cavaliers have beaten the Thunder to notch their 32nd win of the season.  The Cavaliers silenced the doubters and an era might be ending on the Fear the 'Fro podcast.  Bob Schmidt, recaps the arrival of the Cavs on a national stage, and about face of an enemy of the pod.

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Fear the 'Fro is back with a huge podcast in anticipation of the biggest matchup of the regular season, to date.  The Cavaliers riding a 10-game win streak, will host the Thunder, riding a 15-game win streak in Cleveland on Wednesday.  First, Bob Schmidt takes aim at THE LACK OF RESPECT being paid to Mr. Evan Mobley, and then after discussing the Cavs-Thunder showdown, Mike Lucas (McNuggets) of The Ultimate Cleveland Sport...

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Fear the 'Fro and the Cleveland Cavaliers ring in 2025 with our 29th win! The Cavs continue their successful Western Conference road trip as they win back-to-back games against the Warriors and Lakers.  Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks down a huge Jarrett Allen night, a great December, and then we talk about Dorian Finney-Smith, Dean vs. Isaac, and the benefits of succulent meat.

(0:00) Intro and New Year's Prime Ri...

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December 28, 2024 21 mins

Fear the 'Fro celebrates a big Cavs win over Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets.  Donovan Mitchell dominates the first half, Evan Mobley hits FOUR threes, and Sam Merrill strings together his second big game in a row.

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Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, celebrates Christmas with the 26th Cavaliers victory of the season, this time over the feisty Jazz.  Evan Mobley dominated, Sam Merrill took over in the 3rd, and a clever Hack-A-Kessler strategy helped the Cavaliers hold off Utah.  Then we empty the stocking of audio mailbags.

(0:00) Cavs beat the Jazz to notch their 26th victory, Bob discusses
(8:26) Audio Mailbag: Nathan in WV on the C...

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Fear the 'Fro is here to celebrate a big Bucks victory.  We recap the game, with big contributions from outside the arc, the bench, and an excellent defensive gameplan against Giannis.  Then Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, hits the audio mailbag for a conversation on Draymond Green, and the state of the league (plus a rant about ratings).

(0:00) Cavs vs. Bucks talk
(14:40) Audio Mailbag: Panhandle D Calls In To Talk Dr...

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