Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast

By Bob Schmidt

What's Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast about?

A Cleveland Cavs and NBA-centric basketball podcast from lifelong Cavaliers fan, Bob Schmidt. Reach Bob at [email protected], or @fearthefropod on Instagram, and X (Twitter).

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Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast episodes:

05.24.2024
The Cavs Future (with Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix)
JB Bickerstaff is out, and Koby Altman has spoken. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is joined by Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix, to break down the Cavs coaching vacancy, and what the summer holds. Chris talks about hypothetical Garland moves,...
05.16.2024
The Definitive Cavalier Offseason Table Setter (with Keith Smith)
Fear the 'Fro has mourned our fall for approximately two seconds, and now it is time to attack offseason narratives, most pressing of which is..... "THE SKY IS FALLING! DONOVAN WILL LEAVE US! WE MUST TRADE HIM NOW!" Bob Schmidt,...
05.16.2024
'Fro-stmortem: Celtics Eliminate The Cavs
The season is done. Evan Mobley and Marcus Morris sent it out on a high-ish note, as the Cavaliers battled admirably against impossible odds, but were eliminated by the Celtics. What now though? The vultures are circling the carcass, and...
05.10.2024
THE PLAYOFFS HAVE OFFICIALLY BEGUN (Cavs Beat Celtics On The Road)
Fear the 'Fro is thriving! The Cavs take home their first road playoff win in two years, as Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and Caris Levert propel Cleveland to a 24-point win. Now the series heads back to Cleveland, as Bob...
05.07.2024
It's a Fear the 'Fro-laboration (with special guest "Smooth" of RealCavsFans.com)
Fear the 'Fro is here with one final pre-Celtics drop. Today Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is joined by Smooth, the man behind much of the writing on the Cavaliers at RealCavsFans.com. We talk Cavs-Celtics, what we've seen from...
05.06.2024
CAVS ADVANCE: Recapping What The Magic Series Taught Us (and Musical Beef)
Cavs advance! Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, talks Cavs-Magic game 7, after Cleveland mounts a huge comeback on the backs of Donovan Mitchell, and Max Strus. Isaac Okoro got the start, and came up huge in the second half,...
05.01.2024
No 'Fro? No Problem. "Derrick Favors" Puts Cavs Up 3-2
WHAT A NIGHT. The Cavs, despite losing their best playoff performer (Jarrett Allen), held on to beat the Magic behind a defensive sequence from Evan Mobley that will send Tim Bontemps into hiding. Darius Garland exploded out of the gates,...
04.30.2024
Cavs-Magic: We Knotted Up (Game 5 Preview)
Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, talks about the state of the first round matchup between the Cavs and Magic. We begin with a song, we end with optimism. Plus my thoughts on the "enemy of my enemy is my...
04.22.2024
Cavs vs. Magic: Game 2 On Deck
Game 2 is tonight! Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, talks the Cavs playoff debut victory against the Orlando Magic, and what lies ahead in game two. From Evan's Mobley's dominance, to Niang embracing the playoff heel role, to Donovan's...
04.17.2024
PLAYOFF PREVIEW: Cavs vs Magic (with The Sixth Man Show's Jonathan Osborne)
It's a crossover episode of the Fear the 'Fro podcast, as Jonathan Osborne joins Bob Schmidt, to break down the Cavaliers and Magic as we await Game 1. We recap the season series, talk about the chances Jonathan Isaac starts...
04.15.2024
A Magical First Round Opponent: Cavs vs. Orlando is Set
Fear the 'Fro breaks down the story of the day... The Cavs losing their way into a matchup with Orlando. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, discusses the tactic, the awkward post game presser with JB, and sets the stage...
04.03.2024
'Frobley and Sam Pummel Utah.... Leave Dan Gilbert Alone
The Cavaliers get back to winning, as they topple the Jazz in Utah. The frontcourt thrived, Sam Merrill continued to pour in threes against the Jazz, and the offense looked crisp and fluid in defeating the young core of the...
03.26.2024
The Sting Of Cavalier Losing Ends Vs. The Hornets
The losing skid is over! The Cavaliers defeat the NBA's slumpbuster, the Charlotte Hornets, to maintain their hold on the 3rd seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks down the game from Mook to...
03.21.2024
Terry Rozier Should Be Banned From Ohio (Cavs Fall to Heat)
Stupid Terry Rozier. He hit two daggers on Okoro, and the Cavs snatched defeat from the jaws of victory. Jarrett Allen was majestic, but his 5th 20-20 game of his career resulted in the first one that came in a...
03.13.2024
Cavs vs. Pels, All-NBA Defensive Team, Mobley's Future (with special guest, Shamit Dua)
Bob Schmidt, of the Fear the 'Fro pod is back with Shamit Dua, author of the "In the N.O." substack, and Pelicans analyst. We dive into the state of the Cavaliers and Pelicans, parallel existences (Herb and Okoro), and discuss...
03.12.2024
Cavs Fall To Phoenix, Recapping The Recent Skid
Fear the 'Fro is back, recapping recent struggles, as the Cavs have dropped 3 of 4. The Cavs fell to the Suns, after a great start where Darius Garland scored 21 points in the first quarter. Craig Porter Jr., Caris...
03.06.2024
The Drippy DEAN WADE Pod (Cavs Complete Celtics Comeback)
Without a doubt, the Cavs secured the single best victory of the season. Dean Wade, undrafted hero, exploded in the 4th quarter to topple the Celtics, as the Cavaliers mount a shocking comeback. History was made on several fronts, so...
03.05.2024
Knicks Cucked Us Again, Bring on the Celtics (with Jordan Zirm)
The Knicks cucked us. The Celtics await. Is the sky falling? Can JB right the ship with Donny and Max out with injuries. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is joined by Jordan Zirm on this episode of Fear the...
02.28.2024
MAX STRUS: Luka's Dream Killer
Fear the 'Fro is back celebrating a historic evening for Max Strus, who poured in 15 points in the 4th quarter, including a 60-foot buzzer beating heave that won the game for the Cavs over the Dallas Mavericks. Despite 75...
02.23.2024
Mo Wagner Doesn't Return Shopping Carts (Cavs Lose To Magic)
Fear the 'Fro is back after the All-Star break, as Cleveland, playing without Donovan Mitchell, falls to the Orlando. The Magic outmuscled the Cavs, as their bench and an unusually good shooting performance led them to victory. Bob Schmidt, of...
02.14.2024
The Mobley Progress, The Vendetta, and Some NBA Awards Talk
Fear the 'Fro returns as Bob is back from his Superbowl journey to talk Cavs, as the winning streak that was snapped against Buddy Hield and the Sixers. But with Mobley's aggression on the rise, and Garland starting to impose...
02.06.2024
Cavs Steal The Kings Crown, Trade Deadline Looms, Evan Mobley Shuts Up Bontemps
Fear the 'Fro is back after the Cavs win their 6th straight. Evan Mobley and Darius Garland are acclimating just fine, as the Cavs keep the momentum and the wins coming. Mobley gives us a Domas-light outing, Max exploded in...
02.02.2024
Cavs Beat Grizz G-League Team, Embiid Done, Draymond Rant: Volume 47
Fear the 'Fro is back talking the Cavs continued winning ways, ugly or not. Then we touch on a question from listener Ben regarding Darius Garland, and the anxieties his return has created. Finally, you'll get a crisp 15 on...
01.31.2024
Making Amends: The Power of Friendship
'Fro fans, life is short. Don't let pride stand in the way of saying "I'm sorry". The first ten minutes of this podcast exist entirely to showcase how magnanimous I am. But most of you already know this, so just...
01.29.2024
Hot Streak Showdown: Cavs vs. Clippers Preview (with Adam Auslund)
Fear the 'Fro is back in advance of Evan Mobley's return and a Cavs-Clippers showdown. Bob is joined by Adam Auslund, pre and postgame host of the LA Clippers Audio Network, to discuss the parallel hot streaks of Cleveland and...
01.27.2024
Cavs Topple Bucks & A Formal Apology (Kind Of)
(0:00) The Formal Apology Of The Pod: Justin Rowan (2:20) The Formal Enemy Of The Pod: Tim Bontemps (12:45) Cavs Beat The Bucks And Split Season Series (15:57) Dame Starting All-Star Game, Donovan Is Not (18:44) The Defensive Effort And Allen's Year Vs. The...
01.23.2024
Sam Merrill Puts The League On Notice
Fear the 'Fro breaks down another blowout win as the Cavs notch 8 in row, and 13 of their last 16. Sam Merrill came out swinging, leading the way with 8 threes, Donovan Mitchell was brilliant and Jarrett climbed into...
01.18.2024
The Niang Game.... Plus Pascal To Indy And Dejounte Trade Talk
Fear the 'Fro is here to celebrate what will forever be known as "The Niang Game". The minivan had a career night, Donovan and the 'Fro were stellar, and Okoro's defense was stifling. Then we talk trades, cause tis' the...
01.16.2024
Cavs Avoid Collapse, and the Audio Mailbag Returns (A Dean Debate)
Fear the 'Fro is back as the Cavs held off the Chicago Bulls despite a late 25-3 run from Chicago. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks down the win. The bench was heroic in the first half, and some...
01.10.2024
Cavs: The French Edition (with Spencer Davies)
Viva la France! Fear the 'Fro is back on the eve of a midday showdown with the Brooklyn Nets in Paris. Bob Schmidt ,of Fox Sports Radio, is joined by Spencer Davies to talk about the Cavs and the race...
01.08.2024
Wemby Who? 'Fro & The Bench Dominate The Spurs
Off to France! The Cavs notch their third straight victory, while Jarrett Allen and the bench hold off the Spurs, despite a solid outing from Wemby. Sam Merrill continues strong play, and Caris Levert vaults his way back into the...
01.03.2024
A Fear the 'Fro - It's Cavalier Pod Crossover (with Mack Perry)
Fear the 'Fro returns with a special guest... Mack Perry of the "It's Cavalier Pod". Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, and Mack discuss their feelings on the current state of the Cavs, discuss how blame is attributed for Cavalier...
01.01.2024
The Knicks-Raptors Trade Reaction (from the Cavs perspective)
Fear the 'Fro takes on the big trade in the NBA, as OG Anunoby heads to New York, and Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett head to Toronto. How does this impact the Cavs? Are the Donovan to NY rumors officially...
12.30.2023
'Fro's career high (30 points), Donny's return, and CPJ's 4th
We lost.... but did we really? Jarrett Allen goes for a career high 30 points, Donny and Sam return, CPJ puts together a magical 4th quarter, and if not for building a gigantic wall of bricks from outside the arc,...
12.28.2023
A DAY OF 'FRO RECKONING! (Cavs comeback against Luka & Mavs)
Fear the 'Fro is back on the heels of the best 'Fro game of the season. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is back after the Cavs comeback from 20 down on the shoulders of our franchise big man Jarrett...
12.20.2023
The Trade Donovan Noise Has Begun (An Audio Rant)
Fear the 'Fro returns for a Christmas week rant. Darius Garland and Evan Mobley are out for several weeks, and of course, the "trade Donovan" stories have taken over. Joe Vardon, Bill Simmons, Tim Bontemps..... all of them have ramped...
12.12.2023
Garland & TT Shine, The Rest.... Not So Much (Magic Beat Cavs)
The road trip is on, and the Cavs begin a back to back with a loss to the Magic. Fear the 'Fro breaks the Cavs loss to the Magic, and where it went wrong. Plus, some musings on the reaction...
12.07.2023
A Game of Zeros: The Cavaliers topple the Magic
Fear the 'Fro returns after a fantastic victory over the Eastern Conference early season cinderella, the Orlando Magic. Behind a stifling defensive outing from Evan Mobley, and the dual-headed monster that was Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell, the Cavs rode...
12.05.2023
Bring On The Orlando Magic! (with Jonathan Osborne of the Sixth Man Show Podcast )
Fear the 'Fro returns to talk Cavs at 25% of the season in the books. Bob talks JB's future and his doubts that an in-season change makes sense. The Cavs have some fun statistical achievements in this early portion of...
12.01.2023
We Outsucked the Blazers. Also... Bryce Simon vs. Mac & Cheese
Fear the 'Fro is back on a night I think we'd all rather forget. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is hear to break down a crushing second half outing as the Blazers bench unit defeated the Cavaliers, virtually at...
11.29.2023
Mobley's Historic Night, Donny's 40 Lead Cavs to Huge Win
The Cavs in-season tourney hopes died like a Trae Young jumper tonight. Fear the 'Fro breaks down the Cavs huge win over the Hawks, including Mobley's historic night, Niang's timely run, and Mitchell & Garland cohesion. (0:00) Intro (2:07) The Hawks...
11.27.2023
Canada Sucks: A Detailed Timeline (Cavs Beat Raptors)
Fear the 'Fro celebrates American greatness, with Bob Schmidt, your Cavs-loving host. Who needs free throws, when you have a Max Strus 20-point quarter? The Cavaliers defeat the Raptors. Darius Garland cooks Scottie Barnes, and the Cavaliers bigs, including the...
11.20.2023
Cavs Pummel The Champs! Craig Porter Jr.'s Breakout Continues
WE'RE STREAKING. Fear the 'Fro is back after the defending Champions, the Denver Nuggets fell to the now 7-6 Cavs. 3 wins in a row, 2 dominant outings from Darius Garland, and the emergence of Craig Porter Jr. as the...
11.16.2023
Mitchell and Mobley lead the Cavs over the Blazers
Fear the 'Fro breaks down the Cavs big win over the Portland Trailblazers, led by Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and some timely stretches from Strus and Levert. Jarrett Allen, free throw merchant? Dean Wade, the best 0 point outing possible? ...
11.15.2023
BEHIND ENEMY LINES: The 'Fro Pod welcomes Danny Marang of the Jacked Ramsays
'Fro faithful assemble! This is for the diehards. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is joined by Danny Marang, of the Jacked Ramsays Podcast (a trailblazers podcast), as we go DEEP into the state of things in Portland, and preview...
11.14.2023
Cavs get smoked by Sacramento, and the Draymond Victim Cycle lives on
Fear the 'Fro is back after the Cavs fall to the Kings, behind four 20-point scorers for the Kings. Sabonis cooked. Fox returned. Huerter dominated the third, and the Cavs couldn't find a way to stop the three point barrage. ...
11.12.2023
DRAYMOND GREEN EJECTION COLLECTIVE WANK!
Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, launches into perhaps the best Fear the 'Fro game reaction of the season. It has all the hits... a ballad, a Draymond ejection, a road win, and a double drip. (0:00) Intro (1:30) Draymond...
11.10.2023
Cavs Doom Spiral Averted: (with Spin Davies, of Cavs Insider)
I've calmed down. We're not all going to burn. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is joined by Spencer Davies (@spindavies) to discuss the state of the Cavs, and find some silver linings to the 3-5 start.
11.09.2023
Shai's 43 Drops the Cavs, West Coast Here We Come
Fear the 'Fro and OKC losses... Name a more iconic duo. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, talks about what the Cavs did wrong, what they did right, Shai's dominance, and Chet's place in history. Plus WW2 History!
11.02.2023
Rejoice! Donny Gets Elusive First MSG Win As A Cavalier! (Also...Harden Trade with Adam Auslund)
The Cavaliers snap the skid. With a skeleton crew, the good guys toppled the Knicks at MSG as they sprayed the backboards with diarrhea. Fear the 'Fro reacts as Donovan Mitchell sets a record for the Cavs, Mobley has a...

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Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast episodes:

The Cavs Future (with Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix)

The Definitive Cavalier Offseason Table Setter (with Keith Smith)

'Fro-stmortem: Celtics Eliminate The Cavs

THE PLAYOFFS HAVE OFFICIALLY BEGUN (Cavs Beat Celtics On The Road)

It's a Fear the 'Fro-laboration (with special guest "Smooth" of RealCavsFans.com)

CAVS ADVANCE: Recapping What The Magic Series Taught Us (and Musical Beef)

No 'Fro? No Problem. "Derrick Favors" Puts Cavs Up 3-2

Cavs-Magic: We Knotted Up (Game 5 Preview)

Cavs vs. Magic: Game 2 On Deck

PLAYOFF PREVIEW: Cavs vs Magic (with The Sixth Man Show's Jonathan Osborne)

A Magical First Round Opponent: Cavs vs. Orlando is Set

'Frobley and Sam Pummel Utah.... Leave Dan Gilbert Alone

The Sting Of Cavalier Losing Ends Vs. The Hornets

Terry Rozier Should Be Banned From Ohio (Cavs Fall to Heat)

Cavs vs. Pels, All-NBA Defensive Team, Mobley's Future (with special guest, Shamit Dua)

Cavs Fall To Phoenix, Recapping The Recent Skid

The Drippy DEAN WADE Pod (Cavs Complete Celtics Comeback)

Knicks Cucked Us Again, Bring on the Celtics (with Jordan Zirm)

MAX STRUS: Luka's Dream Killer

Mo Wagner Doesn't Return Shopping Carts (Cavs Lose To Magic)

The Mobley Progress, The Vendetta, and Some NBA Awards Talk

Cavs Steal The Kings Crown, Trade Deadline Looms, Evan Mobley Shuts Up Bontemps

Cavs Beat Grizz G-League Team, Embiid Done, Draymond Rant: Volume 47

Making Amends: The Power of Friendship

Hot Streak Showdown: Cavs vs. Clippers Preview (with Adam Auslund)

Cavs Topple Bucks & A Formal Apology (Kind Of)

Sam Merrill Puts The League On Notice

The Niang Game.... Plus Pascal To Indy And Dejounte Trade Talk

Cavs Avoid Collapse, and the Audio Mailbag Returns (A Dean Debate)

Cavs: The French Edition (with Spencer Davies)

Wemby Who? 'Fro & The Bench Dominate The Spurs

A Fear the 'Fro - It's Cavalier Pod Crossover (with Mack Perry)

The Knicks-Raptors Trade Reaction (from the Cavs perspective)

'Fro's career high (30 points), Donny's return, and CPJ's 4th

A DAY OF 'FRO RECKONING! (Cavs comeback against Luka & Mavs)

The Trade Donovan Noise Has Begun (An Audio Rant)

Garland & TT Shine, The Rest.... Not So Much (Magic Beat Cavs)

A Game of Zeros: The Cavaliers topple the Magic

Bring On The Orlando Magic! (with Jonathan Osborne of the Sixth Man Show Podcast )

We Outsucked the Blazers. Also... Bryce Simon vs. Mac & Cheese

Mobley's Historic Night, Donny's 40 Lead Cavs to Huge Win

Canada Sucks: A Detailed Timeline (Cavs Beat Raptors)

Cavs Pummel The Champs! Craig Porter Jr.'s Breakout Continues

Mitchell and Mobley lead the Cavs over the Blazers

BEHIND ENEMY LINES: The 'Fro Pod welcomes Danny Marang of the Jacked Ramsays

Cavs get smoked by Sacramento, and the Draymond Victim Cycle lives on

DRAYMOND GREEN EJECTION COLLECTIVE WANK!

Cavs Doom Spiral Averted: (with Spin Davies, of Cavs Insider)

Shai's 43 Drops the Cavs, West Coast Here We Come

Rejoice! Donny Gets Elusive First MSG Win As A Cavalier! (Also...Harden Trade with Adam Auslund)

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