Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast

Feb 07 2025 223 ep. 32 mins 95
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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). Join the 'Fro discord here: https://discord.gg/tMHDJngU

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Chris Mannix Tried To Ruin The Cavs (And Also Trade Talk)

Feb 07 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 mo

EMERGENCY TRADE REACT: De'Andre Hunter Joins The Cavs

Feb 06 2025 41 mins  
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.

Trade Mongers: Bob & McNuggets Fix The Cavs

Feb 05 2025 97 mins  
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 o

NON-CAVS CONTENT: Conversation With A Laker Fan (with special guest, Eric Sklar)

Feb 04 2025 34 mins  
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.

The Return of Sammy Snipes! (and a Luxury Tax Math Lesson)

Feb 03 2025 39 mins  
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

EMERGENCY POD: Luka to Lakers

Feb 02 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.

25% of East All Stars Reside In Cleveland

Jan 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 Protec

Beat the Heat with the Heat Beat's Giancarlo Navas

Jan 28 2025 67 mins  
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 th

Merchant of Elbows & Free Throw Chokery (Rockets Defeat Cavs)

Jan 23 2025 35 mins  
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.

Cam Johnson... Realistic Target? (Cavs Stomp Suns)

Jan 20 2025 38 mins  
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... Rea