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Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast

Bob Schmidtwww.cavspod.com
A Cleveland Cavs and NBA-centric basketball podcast from lifelong Cavaliers fan, Bob Schmidt. Reach Bob at bob@fropod.com, or @fearthefropod on Instagram, and X (Twitter). Join the 'Fro discord here: https://discord.gg/5nNvKnVC
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Episodes

Farewell Mr. Jerome (Ty Jerome to sign with the Grizzlies)

Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, reacts to the start of free agency, and copes with the crushing news that Ty Jerome has agreed to sign with the Memphis Grizzlies. It's a bleak listen, not gonna lie. Come on the journey. (0:00) Ty Jerome has agreed to sign with the Grizzlies (18:30) Lonzo Ball is acquired - Bob's thoughts

Jul 01, 202533 minEp. 254

The Future Of The Eastern Conference (with Yossi Gozlan)

Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is back to talk Cavs, finances, and the future outlook with capologist and host of the "Third Apron" podcast, Yossi Gozlan. This week's podcast is focused primarily on the Eastern Conference landscape, and where the Cavaliers woes are shared. We get into New York, Boston, Orlando, Indiana, and Milwaukee in depth, and then we touch upon the blasphemy that is trading Jarrett Allen. Check out the Third Apron podcast here . Check out the Third Apron substack here ....

Jun 18, 20251 hr 2 minEp. 253

Bob-o and Bobby Talk Cavs Offseason and Aprons (with ESPN's Bobby Marks)

The summer slumber is over! Fear the 'Fro has returned to dive into the Cavs offseason in glorious fashion. Bob is back with a special guest.... ESPN's Bobby Marks! The cap expert joins Bob Schmidt, to discuss all the avenues available to the Cavs and clarify questions on the CBA. This hour long conversation is a must listen for anyone into the financial weeds. You can find the accompanying video and some amazing graphics on YouTube @fearthefropod ....

Jun 10, 20251 hr 5 minEp. 252

Season Over: Cavs Fall To Pacers In 5 (The Aftermath)

Fear the 'Fro reacts to a crushing loss to end the Cavaliers magical season, as the Pacers advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, and Max Strus all struggle mightily, as the Cavs lose for a third time to the Pacers at home. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, reacts.

May 14, 202539 minEp. 251

Are We Cooked? Cavs One Loss From Cancun

Fear the 'Fro reacts to a crushing defeat at the hands of the Indiana Pacers, as the Cavs are now one loss away from the end of their season. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, talks about his outlook on the Cavs hopes, Donovan's injury, and the present state of Cavs discourse as we approach a painful offseason.

May 12, 202522 minEp. 250

One Down, Three To Go: Cavs Rout Pacers In Game 3

WE BACK! The Cavs sent a message in Indy as they got back Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and De'Andre Hunter and proceeded to take Game 3 in Indiana. Donovan Mitchell delivered another 40-point effort, and Max Strus stuffed the stat sheet, as Tyrese Haliburton was limited to just 4 points. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks down the game and shares in the aftermath of a great win with the audio mailbag.

May 10, 202526 minEp. 249

A Group Therapy Session: Can The Cavs Pull This Out?

I've cooled off for 24 hours. Now Bob Schmidt, joined by Michael Facci of "Setting the Pace" discusses what's transpired over these first 2 games against Indiana. This podcast has an obscene (and obscenity-filled) amount of audio mailbags, followed by a 40 minute convo with the Pacers podcast of record. (0:00) Bob resurfaces to address the choke (28:35) Mike Facci, of Setting the Pace, joins Bob to talk Cavs-Pacers

May 08, 20251 hr 4 minEp. 248

Cavs Lose Home Court: Nembhard & Nesmith Sink The Cavs

Fear the 'Fro breaks down a turd of a Game 1, as the Cavs have surrendered home court to the Indiana Pacers. Andrew Nembhard, and Aaron Nesmith torched the Cavs on three-pointers and despite a solid effort in the second half, the Cavs came up short. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks down the game and what silver linings, if any, exist.

May 05, 202522 minEp. 247

Cavs vs. Pacers: The Preview (with "Setting the Pace" - a Pacers Podcast)

Fear the 'Fro is back, joined by the boys from the Indiana Pacers podcast of record... "Setting the Pace"! Bob Schmidt, Alex Golden, and Mike Facci sit down to preview the series and discuss their thoughts heading into round 2 of the NBA Playoffs. Make sure to check out their podcast, which you can find in the links below: Setting the Pace on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/77fZ7GLLkZuGtk1J8PQ7GG?si=abbd9f48a55c412c Setting the Pace on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SettingThePaceAPac...

May 02, 202538 minEp. 246

Cavs in 4: South Beach Slaughter

1,2,3... Cancun for the Heat! The Cavs send the Heat off into the long, dark night with an absolutely emasculating drubbing. Tyler Herro no shows. The second round awaits, and the Cavs are playing near flawless basketball at the right time. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks down the end of the series, what lies ahead, and the audio mailbag is thriving. Plus, a huge development for the Enemy of the Pod!

Apr 29, 202532 minEp. 245

The Brink Of A Sweep: Cavs Demolish The Heat in South Beach

Fear the 'Fro breaks down a HUGE game three victory in South Beach, as the Cavs look poised to advance. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, then discusses the DPOY win for Evan Mobley, the Cavs stifling defense vs. the Miami Heat, and a celebration of the depth of the Cavs showing up on a playoff stage.

Apr 27, 202536 minEp. 244

Triple Trouble: 2nd Quarter Barrage Propels Cavs to 2-0 Series Lead

Fear the 'Fro breaks down a Game 2 win, in which the Cavaliers set records in the 2nd quarter with 11 triples, but nearly gave up their lead in the 4th quarter. Bob Schmidt talks about Donovan's heroics, Davion Mitchell, Evan Mobley and our boy Sam Merrill.

Apr 24, 202527 minEp. 243

Ty Time: Jerome slams the door on the Heat in Game 1 win

Fear the 'Fro dives into the first playoff win of the 2024-25 season, as Ty Jerome puts on a 4th quarter masterclass. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, recaps the Cavs big win, discusses the NBA awards voting results, Evan's struggles with Bam Adebayo, and dives into a CBA wrinkle that gives the Cavs a distinct advantage in their quest to retain Ty Jerome. (0:00) Recapping the big Game 1 win vs. the Miami Heat (8:22) Audio Mailbag: Where Did You Go? (10:52) Audio Mailbag: Bontemps Awards Voting ...

Apr 21, 202523 minEp. 242

DPOY: Men Lie, Women Lie... Draymond Lies Most (featuring "McNuggets" of UCSS)

Fear the 'Fro settles the debate once and for all about why Evan is the Defensive Player Of The Year. Mike Lucas ("McNuggets") from the Ultimate Cleveland Sports Show, joins Bob to debate who has the strongest case for DPOY and who should make 1st Team All-NBA. Then we dive into our other awards. Link to the Data: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1c0FMJQtCIWB6epYN8uuSo6siHtzXj5q2pfW2eVI-P_E/edit?usp=sharing

Apr 10, 20251 hr 21 minEp. 241

The East Runs Through Cleveland (Cavs Beat Bulls To Clinch Top Seed)

The East runs through Cleveland! The Cavs take care of business against the Bulls, behind a massive effort from Darius Garland, and a three-point barrage. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks down the win, and the DPOY agenda work conducted by DG and Evan Mobley in the postgame press conference. (0:00) Cavs vs. Bulls: A Recap (11:15) Campaigning for Sidequests: Garland and Mobley stump for DPOY

Apr 09, 202525 minEp. 240

One Win From The Clinch: Cavs Hold Off Spurs Rally

Fear the 'Fro recaps the Cavs victory over the San Antonio Spurs, as they are just 1 win away from clinching the East. Then we answer mailbags about Isaac Okoro, debut a new Knicks songs, and Bob makes his case for why Evan Mobley is clearly the NBA Defensive Player Of The Year. (0:00) Cavs vs. Spurs Recap (24:52) Evan and the DPOY Case

Apr 05, 202539 minEp. 239

Zu-miliated: 'Frobley Embarrases Zubac in Rematch (Cavs win #60)

The Cavs got vengeance Sunday against the LA Clippers, as Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley humiliated Ivica Zubac, and a massive third quarter was enough to propel Cleveland to their 3rd 60-win season in franchise history. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks down the game, and chats with Adam Auslund in the aftermath of the loss.

Mar 31, 202530 minEp. 238

Back in the Win Column! Cavs break skid in Utah

That's more like it. The Cavs snap their worst stretch of the season, as they defeat the Utah Jazz, behind a great third quarter effort from 'Frobley. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks down the win, the losing streak, and revisits the worst week of the season for the Wine & Gold.

Mar 24, 202539 minEp. 237

Cavs vs. Clips: The Preview (with special guest, Adam Auslund)

The Cavs begin their West Coast road trip in Los Angeles, where they will take on the surging Clippers. Adam Auslund, pregame host of the Clippers Radio Network joins the pod to talk about the teams and the matchup. Who will it be? Jarrett Allen or Zubac? Austin Reaves or Devin Booker? All that and more on this road edition of the 'Fro pod.

Mar 18, 202547 minEp. 236

Perfection Thwarted: De'Andre Hunter Has Tasted Loss

Fear the 'Fro is back at the worst possible time. The win streak is over, but Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks down what went wrong, and then celebrates the 16-game win streak that gave De'Andre Hunter an all-time debut run with his new team. We hit the audio mailbag, and prepare for a Fear the 'Fro field trip to Intuit Dome. If you want to skip the win streak autopsy, just go to (10:30). (0:00) Cavs vs. Magic Recap (10:37) Audio Mailbag: Evan Mobley's DPOY Showcase vs. JJJ (13:37) Audio...

Mar 16, 202527 minEp. 235

Comeback Cavs: Darius & 'Fro Lead Huge Comeback

Fear the 'Fro celebrates the Cavs comeback in Brooklyn, and the perceptible shift in pro-Cavs coverage as Cleveland tied their longest winning streak of the season. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, gives you his thoughts on the game, and the remainder of the regular season.

Mar 12, 202529 minEp. 234

Get the Broom: Cavs win 14th Straight in Sweep of Bucks

Giannis and Dame played, again... and the Bucks lost, again. The Cavs complete the season sweep against Milwaukee as they ring up their 14th win in a row. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio recap the game, the stars, and the coverage in this episode of Fear the 'Fro.

Mar 10, 202527 minEp. 233

'Fro, What A Night! (Allen Takes Over In 4th)

'Fro, what a night! It's a resume game for the namesake of the pod! Jarrett Allen dominates the second half of the fourth, with his fingerprints all over every possession, and Cleveland holds off the lowly Bulls to win their 11th in a row. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio recaps the win, the magnitude of Allen's performance, the Javonte Green fourth, and we hit the audio mailbag.

Mar 05, 202529 minEp. 232

"F*ck Outta Here": Cavs Complete Epic Comeback In Boston

The Cavs-Celtics season series is over, and the Cavaliers completed a huge comeback to even it at 2 games a piece. Evan and Mitchell took over in the fourth, as Kenny and the Cavs beat the Celtics at their own game. Bob Schmidt of Fox Sports Radio recaps the win and shares the joy with the audio mailbag!

Mar 01, 202526 minEp. 231

The Longest Podcast Ever Recorded (with Danny Marang of the Jacked Ramsays)

Fear the 'Fro is back with perhaps the longest podcast ever recorded. Danny Marang of the Jacked Ramsays joins Bob Schmidt to talk about the Cavs, the Blazers, and SEVERAL other topics. PLUS, we have a new song, and the return of a cold-blooded killer named Mike in West Ohio.

Feb 28, 20251 hr 45 minEp. 230

Cavs vs. Magic: The Preview (with the Radio Voice of the Orlando Magic, Jake Chapman)

It's a Fear the 'Fro preview pod for a showdown with last year's first round playoff opponent... the Orlando Magic. Joining Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is Jake Chapman, the radio voice of the Orlando Magic (and a man with Cleveland ties). We talk about the Cavs success, the Magic's struggles, and Bob gets Jake perspective on the impending Ty Jerome market.

Feb 24, 202546 minEp. 229

A Ty Jerome Takeover (The Cavs Walk Over Memphis)

Fear the 'Fro is back to recap a showdown between the DPOY hopefuls (Jaren Jackson Jr. and Evan Mobley), which turned into a showcase of Ty Jerome in the 4th quarter. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio breaks down the win, the stars, and a great end to a weekend of winning.

Feb 24, 202535 minEp. 228

Orange and Poo Skies, Baby!

Fear the 'Fro celebrates a big Cavs win over the Knicks, as they score 77 points in the first half, and the bigs can't be stopped. De'Andre Hunter continues his strong start in wine and gold, and we hit the audio mailbags.

Feb 22, 202528 minEp. 227

Nae'Qwan Tomlin: From Pick Up To Pro (with Jerry Burns, his first collegiate coach)

Fear the 'Fro sits down with Jerry Burns, head coach of the Monroe Community College Tribunes to talk about the incredible origin story of the Cavaliers' newest player, Nae'Qwan Tomlin. They discuss his unorthodox path to the NBA, from pick up basketball in NYC, to four different colleges, to finally establishing himself in the G-League for the Charge. I dare you to leave this episode not rooting for Tomlin's success.

Feb 19, 202528 minEp. 226

Kings Of Canada: The Cavs Are 44-10 At The Break

Fear the 'Fro heads into the All-Star Break at the top of the league. Max, Sam, and Hunter shined in another big win, highlighted by a massive first quarter. We talk about the lineups, Max and Ev's hot streaks, and then we hit the mailbag. (0:00) Cavs thump Raptors Recap (16:38) Audio Mailbag: Mike in West Ohio Attacks the Ladies of 'Fro Pod

Feb 13, 202529 minEp. 225
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