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Fear the "Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast

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/CWc3jYf26

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20:27

Platforming Evil: How The Junkyard Pod Betrayed Us All

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2024/10/17

We have been betrayed. Despite the best efforts of the Fear the 'Fro podcast to expose the truth about the ENEMY OF THE POD, some of our Cavaliers brethren have fallen to the snake tongue of Tim Bontemps. Bob delivers his completely fair and objective, not at all cherry-picked reaction to Tim Bontemps sitdown with "The Junkyard Pod".Hear the entire Junkyard Pod 1-hour interview at:SpotifyAppleor watch it on YouTube(0:00) Cavs fall to Pistons in preseason action(7:10) BETRAYAL: How Tim

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24:34

Mobley Takes Over Preseason Opener, The NBA GM Survey

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2024/10/09

The Cavs lost to the Bulls, but they won the starting unit's minutes behind a monstrous preseason opener from Evan Mobley. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks down the game, and then takes aim at the NBA GM Survey, and Donovan Mitchell's lack of acknowledgment amongst NBA decision makers.(0:00) Cavs vs Bulls Review: Evan Mobley Cooks, The Platoon System(12:30) NBA GM Survey: Donny Got The Shaft

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2:07

Fear the 'Fro: The Cavs Podcast Trailer

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2024/10/08

THIS IS NOT AN EPISODE. It's simply the Fear the 'Fro trailer. Please disregard if this is hitting the podcast feed. Full episodes to follow.

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45:54

THE CAVS MEDIA DAY REACT POD (plus KAT to Knicks...

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2024/10/02

Bob Schmidt kicks off season 4 of the Fear the 'Fro podcast with his annual Media Day recap! He highlights his favorite moments and answers, and then breaks down his thoughts on the Karl Anthony-Towns to the New York Knicks trade.(0:00) Bob Reacts to Cavs Media Day(30:03) Karl Anthony-Towns Traded To Knicks for Randle & Divincenzo

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46:17

Central Division Preview: The Detroit Pistons (with...

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2024/09/25

Bob is joined by the host of the Pistons Pulse, Bryce Simon, as we dive into the Detroit Pistons. Fear the 'Fro gives you the third in the Central Division Preview Series.

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60:49

Central Division Preview: Indiana Pacers (with Alex...

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2024/09/24

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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60:46

Woj Is Done! Plus, a Chicago Bulls Preview (with Big...

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2024/09/21

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

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24:28

Okoro Is Back: The Fear the 'Fro Pod Reacts

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2024/09/16

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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57:11

Yabu, Lyles, and Kenny Atkinson: An International...

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2024/08/12

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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19:24

EMERGENCY POD: 'Fro Extension Drops, THE POD NAME IS...

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2024/07/31

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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58:12

The Tale of Tim Alcorn: A Fear the 'Fro Interview

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2024/07/30

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

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35:21

Jaylon Tyson: A Summer League Masterpiece (with the...

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2024/07/21

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

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49:08

Darius Garland: "I Don't Want To Be Traded" and...

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2024/07/15

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

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20:06

Okoro's Future: An Exploration of CBA Hurdles

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2024/07/08

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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23:08

Worst-kept Secret: DONOVAN MITCHELL EXTENDS

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2024/07/02

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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50:00

Cavs Creators' 2024 NBA Mock Draft (with Evan...

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2024/06/22

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 ofMack: Hawks, Blazers (2x), and SixersBob:

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59:24

Cavs NBA Draft Deep Dive (with Cooper Klein of...

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2024/06/17

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

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45:38

NBA Draft First Look, and Cavs vs. Lakers (with Es...

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2024/06/13

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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46:31

The Cavs Future (with Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix)

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2024/05/24

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

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68:40

The Definitive Cavalier Offseason Table Setter (with...

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2024/05/16

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

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