Bob Schmidt, lifelong Cavs fan and the voice of Fox Sports Radio, talks the Cavs domination of the shorthanded Chicago Bulls.  Evan Mobley continues to impress with a 5 block performance, the schedule gets easier, and the trade talks are heating up.  Some Cavs fans are eager for an upgrade at SG.  Should Isaac Okoro be shopped?  What would it take to be a player in the Levert/CJ/Dame market?  Is it even wise?  All that and more on this episode.

(0:00) Evan Mobley and the Cavs cruise to victory over the shorthanded Bulls
(9:18) Should the Cavs get into the trade market for Levert or others?
(21:14) Why the next Cavs trade can't be viewed as a short-term fix

Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is back to talk the Cavs 3-game win streak, as they destroy the Heat in Miami, behind 14 blocked shots, and another dominant outing from Jarrett Allen.  Kevin Love paces the Cavs with 17 first half points in another strong showing, and the Cavaliers may find themselves winning accolades for several members of the team, from an all-star showing for Jarrett Allen to consideration for GM of the Year for Koby Altman to Evan Mobley in a heated ROY battle with Scottie Barnes of the Toronto Raptors.  

(0:00) The Cavaliers dominate the short-handed Heat behind Allen, Mobley, Garland and Love
(4:32) Duncan Robinson's struggles this season
(5:55) Jarrett Allen is headed for an all-star birth as the Cavaliers defense climbs in the rankings
(7:36) The Jarrett Allen contract went from questionable to a bargain
(8:19) The silver lining of the Sexton injury
(10:57) Evan Mobley's perfect third quarter (15 points, 4 boards, 5/5 from the floor)
(13:21) Lamar Stevens had a solid night and the team had 14 blocks
(14:43) Evan Mobley and Scottie Barnes creating separation in ROY race
(17:53) Koby Altman a GM of the year candidate?
(19:14) Osman and Love have changed the narrative of their Cavs tenure
(22:30) JJ Redick vs. Stephen A. Smith's "Lebron isn't feared" narrative

Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, brings you a Thanksgiving day edition of the Fear the 'Fro podcast.  We recap a truly horribly officiated loss where Devin Booker lit up the Cavs, while talking about the things we can be thankful for, including Jarrett Allen's all-star level play, aggressive Darius Garland taking control of the team, Cedi Osman's incredible leap as the bench sparkplug, Kevin Love being a veteran leader, and soon to return Evan Mobley, the best rookie in the 2021-22 class.  Bob then discusses why Sexton's injury doesn't substantially change anything regarding his future payday, and why we should feel fortunate the Cavs aren't in the shoes of the Nuggets.  Finally we look ahead to the gauntlet of contenders the Cavs will face prior to December 8th.

Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio is back, still reeling from news of Mobley's elbow sprain.  We discuss the good and bad of what we've learned about the Cavs during this Boston back-to-back and what lies ahead as the Cavs have four games in a row against teams with double digit wins (Nets, Warriors, Nets, and Suns).  Bob gets into Ricky Rubio's increased usage, Cedi Osman's rebound from a dismal 2020, Mobley vs. Barnes for Rookie of the Year, and Andre Iguodala's love affair with Kyrie Irving.  The toughest stretch of the season begins now.

(0:27) Breaking down the Celtics back-to-back lessons learned
(3:19) Evan Mobley's injury highlights the need of lob threats to unleash Garland
(5:55) Ricky Rubio is leading the Cavs in fourth quarter scoring
(8:17) Osman having his most efficient season of his career
(10:22) Okoro's offensive development has stalled
(12:45) Cavs defensive growth, and where they rank league wide
(14:25) Cavs upcoming schedule against Nets, Warriors, and Suns
(15:44) Evan Mobley and Scottie Barnes pulling away in the Rookie of the Year race
(21:49) Andre Iguodala has an unhealthy obsession with Kyrie Irving

Bob Schmidt, back from his 'Fro nuptials, talks the Cavs unfortunate loss to the Wizards and their schedule ahead.  Kyle Kuzma and a missed Rubio free throw doom the Cavs from climbing to the top of the Eastern Conference, but the front court is surging heading into a tough second half of November schedule.  Bob discusses the Morris vs. Jokic dustup, and Scottie Pippen's ongoing campaign for respect from Michael Jordan, who seemingly doesn't care.

(0:30) Cavs fall to the Wizards, Harrell and Kuzma star
(9:22) Kyle Kuzma takes a run at the Cavs for talking trash during the game
(20:20) Jokic takes justice into his own massive Serbian hands
(26:43) Pippen's campaign against Michael Jordan

The Cavs have finished the west coast swing and there were some big highs and big lows.  What are the takeaways with nearly 10% of the season in the books?  Bob discusses the bench play, Evan Mobley being eased into his ascension into a primary option, Jarrett Allen's high and lows, and then is joined by Adam Auslund (@followadama), the pre and post game voice of the Clippers for a discussion about the early season surprises for across the league.

(3:50) Free-throw attempts are down league wide.  Is this a good thing?
(7:17) Takeaway 1: The Cavs bench play is far improved
(11:00) Takeaway 2: Osman's role and it's importance
(13:43) Takeaway 3: Garland's progress and the 3-guard rotation
(17:05) Takeaway 4: Evan Mobley's ability to play through struggles
(18:43) Takeaway 5: Jarrett Allen's highs and lows
(21:18) Adam Auslund, pre and post voice of the LA Clippers recaps the Cavs righteous thrashing of the Clippers
(23:50) Adam's outsider impressions of the Cavs defense
(27:26) Bob is a grammatical buffoon
(29:38) Can the Cavs sustain their level of competitive effort?
(31:05) Ranking Miles Bridges vs. Deandre Ayton vs. Collin Sexton contracts
(40:03) The anti-vax players are all shooting atrocious
(44:22) The shooting league wide is awful, new Wilson balls to blame?
(46:40) Which of the early season Eastern conference success stories are bogus? 
(47:14) The Wizards new additions are playing great
(49:57) The Knicks offense is up, but is their defense slipping?
(52:05) Adam believes in the Chicago Bulls
(55:47) The Warriors are off to a fast start
(57:45) Ja Morant is leading the league in paint points
(1:02:14) Will the Timberwolves make a trade if they're competitive without Simmons?
(1:04:25) Lakers' fan reactions to Russell Westbrook's start
(1:07:32) The Rookie of the Year early favorites
(1:15:49) What is the worst NBA players to name a podcast after?
(1:17:18) Richard Jefferson's calls out a locker room attendant for looking at his genitals

'Fro is back, and Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is talking .500 ball baby!  The Cavs are on a 2-game win streak after they toppled the reigning MVP, Nikola Jokic, and his Denver Nuggets.  Is this new offensive balance here to stay?  Should we be concerned with Sexton's minutes.  Where does Evan Mobley rank amongst his peers in the early ROY discussion.  We're one week in and we've got a lot of Cavs optimism to discuss.  

(0:00) The Cavs topple the Nuggets
(2:11) Jarrett Allen with another near perfect shooting night
(5:00) Evan Mobley gaining national recognition for his early success
(6:44) Other rookies that are playing fantastic
(8:19) Still enjoying this massive frontcourt
(9:25) Campazzo is an irritant
(11:20) The positive early season trends Bob likes
(12:50) Sexton's usage is down, but the offense is better
(16:05) Kevin Love has a NIGHT against the Nuggets

Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, recaps the Cavs victory over the Hawks and their early season successes and concerns, from the emergence of Evan Mobley against the Grizzlies and Hawks, to the steady leadership of Ricky Rubio, to the shooting slump Lauri Markkanen is in.  It's a podcast full of optimism and excitement for a future cornerstone big in this league.    

Cavs basketball is back!  Ja Morant torches the Cavs, but there is a ton to be optimistic about. Jarrett Allen goes 11/11 from the floor, Evan Mobley stuffs the stat sheet, Osman looks solid, and Garland puts together a good second half.  Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, recaps it all, and discusses Collin Sexton's stalled extension talks, and why Cavs fans should not be worried.  Plus, other observations from around the NBA.

(2:32) Jarrett Allen's incredible opening night showing
(4:11) Evan Mobley stuffs the stat sheet in his debut
(6:05) Cavs fight back in the 3rd, only to lose it in the 4th
(6:45) Lauri Markkanen debuts as the starting SF
(7:22) Sexton's lack of extension should not worry Cavs fans
(14:06) Lauri's role on the Cavs this season, and if he's the answer at SF
(16:58) Did Game 1 raise your expecations?
(17:43) Observations from across the league (Jonas, NAW, KPJ, Poole, Giannis, Barnes, Larry)

Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is talking the Cavs excellent showing against the Bulls.  With no Garland and Sexton, we got to see Rubio at the helm of a giant lineup featuring Allen, Mobley, and Lauri in the starting unit.  Best of all, IT ACTUALLY WORKED!  Is Lauri at small forward a real thing?  How good is the Cavs bench unit this year.  Evan Mobley continues to take massive leaps forward in his development, and Windler may cut into Okoro's minutes.  It's a very positive Fear The Fro' podcast leading into this Indigenous People's Day.

(0:00) Cavs roll out a massive lineup vs. the Bulls and Lauri beats up on his old squad
(2:45) The Ricky Rubio led second unit is going to be dangerous
(6:31) Is Lauri Markkanen at small forward a legitimate option longterm?
(9:31) Evan Mobley raises the floor of everyone, has best game yet
(12:01) The Larry Nance deal looks way more justifiable after this preseason
(15:54) The questions we've answered this preseason and the ones we still have