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 Draymond Green's take on the Joel Embiid injury, and the NBA's 65-game threshold for awards.

(0:00) Intro and Grizzlies talk
(9:30) Audio Mailbag: Ben wants to discuss Darius's return and the surrounding fears
(23:26) Draymond Green and his terrible, horrible, no good, very bad take
 

'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 skip to (10:00) for the Cavs talk, where Derek kicks off the audio mailbag with an Evan Mobley progression discussion, following his return to the Cavaliers lineup.  Then we get into the upcoming slate, with a few thoughts on the Cavaliers victory.  Is a second round Cavs-Knicks matchup a possibility?

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 Los Angeles, the All-Star Voting results, a historic Saturday evening showdown between the Lakers and Warriors, and why Tim Bontemps is still living rent free in Bob's head.

(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 Bucks
(25:33) Audio Mailbag: Jeff From Alabama On The Core Trade Suggestions

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 sole possession of a franchise record.  Plus, Bob takes aim at a fellow podcaster who stands in the way of the Cavs and basketball immortality.

(0:00) Bob Addresses Some Hard Truths About This Cavaliers Winning Streak
(8:45) Cavs Blowout The Orlando Magic As Sam Merrill Goes Supernova
(12:21) Is the 3-Point Competition Too Low A Bar For Sam?  What about MIP?
(16:14) All Of A Sudden, We Have A Bench
(17:21) Enough With Consolidation Trades Already
(21:54) Audio Mailbag: Can The Starting Lineup Perform At This Level (Question From Brett Clapper)

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 season, and what else should we be doing after a 40-point win over an Eastern Conference contender.  The Audio Mailbag returns with a question from Brian about a three-way Cavs trade.

(0:00) Georges Niang Gives Us A Career Night... A History Lesson
(14:23) Jarrett Allen Wins Over Hubie Brown As He Cooks Lopez
(17:57) Isaac Okoro Wins The Damian Lillard Matchup
(21:37) Audio Mailbag: Dejounte To Cavs Three-Way Idea

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 late game heroics from Donny, Caris, and Dean helped the good guys pull away.  The 'Fro pod audio mailbag is back with a questions from Anna regarding the drippiest of all movable contracts... Mr. Dean Jackson Wade.

(0:00) Intro and Cavs vs. Bulls Breakdown - A Near Collapse Avoided
(9:48) JB's Faith In Sam Merrill
(14:00) Mike Brown Works The Refs After Bucks Calls
(17:53) Audio Mailbag: Anna Wants To Talk Dean Deals...Matisse Thybulle Anyone?

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 for seeding in the Eastern Conference.  We touch on the positive developments with Jarrett Allen and the three point shooters, the glut of competitors in the 4 through 9 seeds, the officiating grievances of the Toronto Raptors, and then Bob cuts Spencer loose, before slandering Draymond Green's return to the NBA.

(0:00) Intro
(1:05) Spin's Perspective On The Cavs Recent Run Of Success
(13:35) The Eastern Conference Glut
(25:42) Are There Beneficial Playoff Opponents For The Cavs?
(26:22) Gun To Your Head, Breakup the Bigs Or The Guards First?
(30:56) Raptors Coach Goes In On The NBA Officials
(36:45) SUPPORT SPIN'S WORK YOU DICK
(39:29) Spin Leaves, And Bob Discusses Draymond Green's Return To The NBA

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 sixth man of the year conversation.  Ricky Rubio reaches a buyout, and the Nets await in Paris. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, discusses it all.

(0:00) Intro
(4:50) Cavs Topple The Spurs, Despite Slow Start
(8:30) Allen Continues To Take Down Elite Bigs (a portrait of dominance)
(12:50) The All-Star Balloting
(15:11) Mobley Catching Strays from Allen's Success
(16:04) Levert 6MOY Campaign Back On And Merrill's Role Solidifying 
(24:07) Tristan Thompson Plays Great In Backup Minutes
(26:01) Rubio & The Cavs Reach A Buyout, Ricky Retires

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 shortcomings, the rotation issues that await when the Cavs get healthy, and then they dive into some Simmons-esque hypotheticals about Kyle Kuzma and the woeful Wizards.  

(0:00) Intro
(8:43) Is JB to blame for the Cavs doing less with more, and more with less?  
(13:04) What do we do with CPJ and Merrill when DG and Mobley are back?
(18:28) Mack's Storyline Of The Season 
(26:51) What Happens To Allen When Darius and Evan Come Back
(29:21) OG to Knicks reaction and the butterfly effect (if you listened to last pod, skip to next chapter)
(33:09) Are the Knicks preparing cap space for Mitchell in 2025-26?
(36:43) Mack and Bob Shop Kyle Kuzma Around The League