The Chase Down: A Cleveland Cavaliers Pod

Feb 03 2025 579 ep. 51 mins 195
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Justin Rowan and Carter Rodriguez discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers and the rest of the NBA through their Wine and Gold colored glasses.

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Eastern Check-In with Esfandiar Baraheni

Feb 03 2025 50 mins  
Justin is joined by Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic to discuss Darius Garland and Evan Mobley making the All Star teams. As well as what their ascension has meant to the Cavs this season. From their they discuss the Luka Doncic trade and what it may mean for team building, as well as what the tiers are within the Eastern Conference heading into February. See omnystudio.com/

Donovan Mitchell, Good At Basketball with Mike Lucas

Jan 30 2025 55 mins  
Justin is joined by Mike Lucas of the Ultimate Cleveland Sports Show to discuss the last two wins for the Cleveland Cavaliers, and who has made the most of their opportunity to step up into extra minutes with so many missing from the rotation. From there they discuss the looming trade deadline and some of the difficult decisions that the front office will face over the next week.&n

Looking to Right the Ship

Jan 27 2025 53 mins  
Justin and Carter break down the defensive slippage that has resulted in the Cavs first losing streak of the season. Breaking down what they aren't doing now that they previously were, and the factors that have contributed to this situation. In addition to what can be done to get back on the right track. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Missed Opportunity in Houston

Jan 24 2025 53 mins  
Justin and Carter react to the Cavs coming up short in Houston, and discuss the unique challenge of playing against the Rockets defense. As well as the team's late game execution, and what can be learned from the loss. From there they discuss Donovan Mitchell being named to the All Star team, and what the starters mean for the chances of the other Cavaliers. See omnystudio.com

Defense Fuels Back to Back Wins

Jan 22 2025 53 mins  
Justin and Carter react to the Cavs beating the Wolves and Suns off the strength of their defense despite missing Evan Mobley. They then take a look at the defense at the halfway point of the season to see how it compares to the last couple years, and see if there are any concerns on that end of the court. As well as the play of Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Jaylon Tyson and mo

Thunderstruck

Jan 17 2025 51 mins  
Justin and Carter react to the Cavs coming out flat against the Oklahoma City Thunder. They discuss what issues from the game align with recent trends, and how it highlights the need to get back to the winning habits that have contributed to this historic start. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Offense Struggles vs Indiana

Jan 13 2025 48 mins  
Justin and Carter react to the Cavs winning streak coming to an end at twelve. They discuss what lessons can be learned from the loss, how they may approach nights like this in the future. As well as how the loss may help focus them as they head into one of the most challenging stretches of their schedule. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lights Were Perfect

Jan 09 2025 62 mins  
Justin and Carter react to the Cleveland Cavaliers win over the Oklahoma City Thunder under the national spotlight. They discuss how the game solidifies both the team's status as a contender, and as the premier offense in the league. Including the strong contributions from Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley, Darius Garland and why Donovan Mitchell's leadership has been so crucial to their

Cavs Thunder Preview with Andrew Schlecht

Jan 07 2025 42 mins  
Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic joins Justin and Carter to preview the most anticipated matchup of the season. The Cavs and Thunder have the highest combined winning percentage of any matchup this late in the season since 1974 and are a clash between the best offense and defense in the league. The gang breaks down what to look for in the matchup, and what factors may end up decidin

Ending 2024 With More Wins

Jan 03 2025 62 mins  
Justin and Carter recap the Cleveland Cavaliers wins over the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers. Looking at the strong play of Jarrett Allen, the playmaking of Darius Garland and the consistency of Donovan Mitchell. As well as why their offensive approach makes them unique in comparison to other top teams, and what to look for with the offense in upcoming matchups. As we