Episodes
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Fear the 'Fro continues the Central Division previews and today, it's the Indiana Pacers time under the microscope! Alex Golden, host of "Setting the Pace" (a Pacers podcast), joins Bob to talk all things Pacers, to rank offseason moves, and to give his perspective on the threat the Cavs pose to the rest of the Eastern Conference.
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Fear the 'Fro is back with a special guest! Big Dave of CHGO Bulls joins the pod to preview Chicago's offseason changes, and their future. Plus Bob discusses the incentives in Okoro's deal, as well as the absurd coverage of Adrian Wojnarowski's retirement from ESPN.
(0:00) Isaac Okoro Contract Update
(3:15) Woj Is Done... Media falls all over themselves to tell you how hard his job was (RANT)
(11:58) Big Dave of CHGO Bulls joins Bob for a Central Division Preview of the Chicago Bulls -
The roster is finally complete. Okoro has agreed to a 3-year, $38 million deal to stay with the Cavs and Bob gives his reaction to the deal, and the offseason finally feeling resolved. Plus a new song!
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Fear the 'Fro crossed the pond to talk Cavs and Olympics with Thomas, purveyor of the "Cavs France" twitter account (@CavsFRA). We get into Team USA's win over France, and the state of basketball internationally. Then we talk Guerschon Yabusele's potential NBA return (Cavs?), the Noah Lyles "World Champions" debate, and what we learned from Kenny Atkinson. Grab a baguette and enjoy some basketball diplomacy 'Fro fans.
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This is the greatest day in the history of the Fear the 'Fro podcast. Jarrett Allen, from out of nowhere, signs a maximum extension with the Cavs! The center signs a three-year extension for 91 million dollars, which will give the Cavs control over his future for the next 5 seasons. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, talks through all the details.
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Fear the 'Fro is back with Evan Mobley's extension in the bag. But today, we have a special guest. Bob is joined by the voice of your Cleveland Cavaliers... Tim Alcorn! Bob and Tim discuss the current state of the Cavs, and then have a lengthy discussion about how Tim came to follow in the footsteps of Cavaliers broadcast legend, Joe Tait. Plus, an anthem in celebration of Evan's extension (that barely mentions Evan's extension).
(0:00) Intro (Tim, if you're reading this... please skip this portion of the pod)
(5:41) Tim Alcorn joins Bob to talk the Cavs offseason
(27:39) How Tim Alcorn came to become the Voice of the Cavs -
After another magnificent summer league outing, Jaylon Tyson demands coverage. Today, Bob Schmidt is joined by the radio voice of the Cal Golden Bears, Justin Allegri, who shares stories of his experiences with Jaylon during his time at Cal. Then we go to the audio mailbag, where Brett has thoughts about the future of Isaac and Mikal Bridges.
(0:00) Justin Allegri, the voice of the Bears talks Jaylon Tyson
(21:25) Audio Mailbag: Brett Clapper on the future of Isaac and Caris -
Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is joined by Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report to talk about the Summer League Cavs. But first, Bob opens with a conversation about Darius Garland and his comments about not wanting to be traded.
(0:00) Darius Garland - "I Don't Want To Be Traded" (aka Bob rails about Klutch)
(15:30) Greg Swartz (of Bleacher Report) joins to discuss Summer League and Okoro -
Patience is a virtue... which none of us Cavs fans currently possess. Isaac Okoro's future is still very much unresolved and up in the air. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, dives into all the various CBA mechanisms that are proving to be hurdles in moving forward with other offseason goals until Isaac's situation is resolved. Only the nerdiest of cap nerds will like this pod.
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Rejoice! Cavs fans win, and an enemy of the pod loses. Donovan Mitchell has re-upped for 3 years, and 150 million dollars. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks down the offseason so far, and his reaction to Mitchell news.
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The 2024 NBA Draft is almost here, and if you've thought to yourself, "what would the draft look like if it was run exclusively by Cavalier podcasters?", WELL TODAY IS YOUR LUCKY DAY! Joining Bob to draft on behalf of every team ahead of Cleveland is Evan Dammarell of "Right Down Euclid", Mack Perry of "It's Cavalier Podcast", Tony Pesta of "Junkyard Pod", and Justin Rowan of "The Chase Down". Everyone was assigned teams to draft on behalf of
Mack: Hawks, Blazers (2x), and Sixers
Bob: Pistons, Grizzlies, and Bulls
Justin: Rockets, Jazz, Kings, and Lakers
Tony: Spurs (2x), Heat, Magic
Evan: Wizards, Hornets, Thunder, Raptors(0:00) Picks 1-19
(28:37) The Cavs Pick
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Special thanks to:Right Down Euclid:
https://downeuclid.com/The Chase Down (Apple):
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chase-down-a-cleveland-cavaliers-pod/id605877206The Junkyard Pod (YouTube):
https://www.youtube.com/@Tony_PestaIt's Cavalier Pod (YouTube):
https://www.youtube.com/@itscavalierpodcast1410 -
Bob Schmidt, of the Fear the 'Fro pod, and Cooper Klein, of Upside Swings: An NBA Draft Podcast, take a deep dive into prospects who may be of interest to the Cavs. We get into all the big names, and the best approaches the Cavs should take. So if you like talking prospects in painful detail, you'll love this pod.
(0:00) Intro
(4:50) Cooper's Perspective On This Draft Class As A Whole
(8:36) The "Big Wings": Furphy vs. Da Silva vs. George
(15:15) Tristan Da Silva vs. Johnny Furphy (Polish vs. Potential)
(18:14) Ron Holland: An "Upside Swing" worth taking
(22:43) The "4/5" guys: Holmes vs. Tyler Smith
(30:14) "Conventional" Centers: Ware, Missi, Edey, Bona
(35:36) Kyle Filipowski: An Ideal Running Mate For Mobley?
(43:14) Jaylon Tyson and Bub Carrington: The Future Backcourt Hedges -
Fear the 'Fro kicks off with a rant about NBA head coaching vacancy desirability (aka Cavs vs Lakers). Then Bob is joined for a first look at the upcoming draft, with a guest appearance by Es Baraheni (Raptors Writer at Forbes). We talk about our favorite prospects, the approaches we could see, and discuss some of the considerations the Cavs must factor in, as they head towards next season with decision to weigh.
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JB Bickerstaff is out, and Koby Altman has spoken. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is joined by Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix, to break down the Cavs coaching vacancy, and what the summer holds. Chris talks about hypothetical Garland moves, his draft favorites, and his thoughts on the next Cavaliers coach. Appreciate the ratings and reviews.
(0:00) Intro
(0:40) Bob Breaks Down Altman Presser and Analytics Angle
(10:20) Koby On Coach Hiring Timeline
(11:28) Chris Mannix Joins The Fear The 'Fro Pod to talk Koby, JB, Darius, and The Cavs Future -
Fear the 'Fro has mourned our fall for approximately two seconds, and now it is time to attack offseason narratives, most pressing of which is..... "THE SKY IS FALLING! DONOVAN WILL LEAVE US! WE MUST TRADE HIM NOW!" Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is joined by Keith Smith, the salary cap guru behind Spotrac, to discuss everything that await the Cavs this summer, from a very financially-centered perspective. Thank you for an incredible 2023-24 season of pod listening, but now..... WE MOVE FORWARD.
(0:00) Introduction to Keith Smith
(4:30) First Order Of Business For The Cavs
(7:58) What Teams Can Make Cap Space for Donovan Mitchell?
(12:30) The Location vs. Contender Dynamic of Donovan Mitchell Suitors
(19:00) How To Handle The Mobley Extension Talks, And The Impact On The 'Fro
(26:34) Keith's Biggest Worry For The Cavs
(37:44) On The Financial Differences Between Jaylen Brown Deal And Donovan Deal
(46:09) How Will The Cavs Handle The Isaac Okoro Extension
(55:17) Lebron Using Cleveland As Leverage?
(59:10) On The Second Apron Rule Surrounding Aggregation Trades
(1:03:05) Keith's Feelings On How The Punitive Apron Rules Will Be Received By Fans -
The season is done. Evan Mobley and Marcus Morris sent it out on a high-ish note, as the Cavaliers battled admirably against impossible odds, but were eliminated by the Celtics. What now though? The vultures are circling the carcass, and JB is headed for the chopping block, according to the media reports that came out following the game. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, rants about Donovan's options, Darius's future, and how we might proceed.
(0:00) Intro and Evan Mobley's Career Outing
(6:19) Marcus Morris Sr. Has His Best Game Of The Season
(9:47) First Reaction Snap Judgments On The Coach, and the Roster
(14:42) The Donovan Mitchell Fear Mongering: A Rant
(24:40) What Does Darius Garland's Future Hold?
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Fear the 'Fro is thriving! The Cavs take home their first road playoff win in two years, as Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and Caris Levert propel Cleveland to a 24-point win. Now the series heads back to Cleveland, as Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks it all down, on the best offensive night of Evan Mobley's playoff career.
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Fear the 'Fro is here with one final pre-Celtics drop. Today Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is joined by Smooth, the man behind much of the writing on the Cavaliers at RealCavsFans.com. We talk Cavs-Celtics, what we've seen from the Cavs in the 2024 Playoffs so far, and what may lie ahead in this series & heading into the second summer of Mitchell.
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Cavs advance! Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, talks Cavs-Magic game 7, after Cleveland mounts a huge comeback on the backs of Donovan Mitchell, and Max Strus. Isaac Okoro got the start, and came up huge in the second half, while for Orlando, Franz Wagner struggled mightily. Now the Cavs face the Celtics, in what will be a difficult test. Plus, a diss track in the style of Ice Cube.
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