VERY SHORT POD... the subject of which is "how can we keep Ty Jerome?". This is solely a discussion on the cap mechanics and the market.
Fear the 'Fro recaps the Cavs first loss of the season, but the takeaways are surprisingly optimistic. Jayson Tatum and the C's were blistering from outside the arc, and Darius struggled mightily, but the Cavaliers nearly pulled off the impossible, falling just short of completing a massive comeback. The audio mailbag is featured prominently in this pod.
Fear the 'Fro is back in anticipation of the biggest game of the season to date. The 15-0 Cavs will resume in-season tournament play vs. the defending champion Boston Celtics, in the first showdown between Eastern Conference title hopefuls. Jake Issenberg, of the Celtics podcast "First to the Floor" joins the podcast to discuss the Celtics 11-3 start, and share his thoughts on our Cavaliers. Thanks for listening as we approach episode 200!
Fear the 'Fro is back with a full recap of the 15th win. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, covers yet another big win as Cleveland heads to Boston for a Tuesday matchup with the Celtics, unmarred by the stench of defeat.
THIS IS NOT A REAL POD. This is solely to maintain a streak of uninterrupted pods after victory. I cannot be responsible if the Cavs fall to the Hornets tonight. Please indulge my paranoia, but don't commit any time to this podcast. Full episodes return after tonight's game.
A Baker's Dozen! The Fear the 'Fro pod revels in the majesty of our 13th straight win. Darius and Donovan impose their will in the second half, and despite an eruption from Jared McCain for the the Sixers, the veterans were too much for Philly to prevail. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks down the game, the state of national discourse, and we hit the audio mailbag.
Fear the 'Fro does the rare pregame pod as Bob is joined by Sean Brace, of Fox Sports The Gambler in Philadelphia to preview the Cavs-76ers matchup.
Fear the 'Fro celebrates the ongoing streak, which now reaches 12 games, as the Cavs held off the Bulls behind an unconventional Kenny small ball lineup, some clutch buckets from DG to add to the resume, and a lot of Donovan in the 1st.
2 minutes of your life you will not get back. But I will not be responsible for this Cavaliers team losing.
OH BOY, CAVS FANS! Fear the 'Fro rolls on after yet ANOTHER victory, this time a complete deconstruction of the Golden State Warriors defense, due to an unreal shooting display. Ty Jerome, Isaac Okoro, and Darius Garland shined, and Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks it all down. PLUS, a brand new song to celebrate Evan Mobley. And the audio mailbag is overflowing.
Fear the 'Fro celebrates the Cavs 9th consecutive victory as they pull away from the Pelicans in the 2nd half. Then Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, discusses Kenny's return to face Golden State. Plus the mailbag continues to thrive, and the first edition of word count diarrhea.
Fear the 'Fro hits the mailbag hard in this 8th consecutive victory pod. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, talks about Darius Garland's brilliance, Damian's struggles in crunch time, and the Cavaliers historical peers.
Fear the 'Fro celebrates a magical night, as the Cavs rung up a 7th win in a row after a game winning shot by Donovan Mitchell put the exclamation point on an incredible rally. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports, talks about all the storylines from Mitchell, to Merrill, to the man of the hour... Isaac Okoro. And then Bob discusses the news that broke about Joel Embiid after the game.
Two-part episode! First, Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, dives into a big Cavs win, as they give Lebron just his third loss as a Cavaliers opponent in Cleveland. Then Bob is joined by Tyler Caron, producer of the Orlando Magic Radio Network, to discuss the early season success of the Magic, and look ahead to Friday's matchup.(0:00) Intro(30:02) Tyler Caron of The Orlando Magic Radio Network joins to discuss Friday's showdown
Take that Walt Frazier. Darius Garland puts Cleveland on his back in the 4th quarter in a comeback win vs. the Knicks at Madison Square Garden to keep the Cavs atop the Eastern Conference. The Fear the 'Fro pod rings it in with a new anthem set to the tune of "Oh, What A Night".
Look what happens when you empower Evan Mobley. In an absolute emasculation of Scottie Barnes, the Cleveland Cavaliers won their season opener in convincing fashion. Bob Schmidt talks about his takeaways, including Mobley's masterclass, the new starter Dean Wade, and an incredibly effective showing by the bench unit. Plus, a mission statement for 2024-25 from the Fear the 'Fro podcast.(0:00) An Evan Masterclass(9:39) The Fear the 'Fro-losophy(19:04) Dean's Debut As A Starter
Fear the 'Fro is here to launch the season. First we discuss the rookie extensions that got done today, with a critique of the logic and the dollars. Then we dive into a Cavs-Raptors preview. Bob is joined by Samson Folk, of Raptors Republic, and after discussing the state of the Raps, we conduct the 2024 DEEP ODDS DRAFT, an exercise in picking obscenely long longshots. This an absolute behemoth of a pod, so I apologize for those of you who required brevity. I just enjoyed the conversation that much.(0:00) Rookie Extension Deadline Day!(13:45) Samson Folk, of Raptors Republics joins to talk Raptors(49:41) The DEEP ODDS DRAFT: 2024 Edition
We have been betrayed. Despite the best efforts of the Fear the 'Fro podcast to expose the truth about the ENEMY OF THE POD, some of our Cavaliers brethren have fallen to the snake tongue of Tim Bontemps. Bob delivers his completely fair and objective, not at all cherry-picked reaction to Tim Bontemps sitdown with "The Junkyard Pod".Hear the entire Junkyard Pod 1-hour interview at:SpotifyAppleor watch it on YouTube(0:00) Cavs fall to Pistons in preseason action(7:10) BETRAYAL: How Tim Bontemps Brainwashed His Way Into The Cavs Pod Sphere
The Cavs lost to the Bulls, but they won the starting unit's minutes behind a monstrous preseason opener from Evan Mobley. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks down the game, and then takes aim at the NBA GM Survey, and Donovan Mitchell's lack of acknowledgment amongst NBA decision makers.(0:00) Cavs vs Bulls Review: Evan Mobley Cooks, The Platoon System(12:30) NBA GM Survey: Donny Got The Shaft
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