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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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30:02

Fear the ‘Fro: Cavaliers Dominate the Heat, Allen...

Fear the "Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast ·

2021/12/02

Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is back to talk the Cavs 3-game win streak, as they destroy the Heat in Miami, behind 14 blocked shots, and another dominant outing from Jarrett Allen. Kevin Love paces the Cavs with 17 first half points in another strong showing, and the Cavaliers may find themselves winning accolades for several members of the team, from an all-star showing for Jarrett Allen to consideration for GM of the Year for Koby Altman to Evan Mobley in a heated ROY battle with

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39:42

A Fear the 'Fro Thanksgiving: Cavs get hosed by the...

Fear the "Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast ·

2021/11/25

Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, brings you a Thanksgiving day edition of the Fear the 'Fro podcast. We recap a truly horribly officiated loss where Devin Booker lit up the Cavs, while talking about the things we can be thankful for, including Jarrett Allen's all-star level play, aggressive Darius Garland taking control of the team, Cedi Osman's incredible leap as the bench sparkplug, Kevin Love being a veteran leader, and soon to return Evan Mobley, the best rookie in the 2021-22 class.

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31:07

Fear the 'Fro: Mobley out 2-4 weeks, Osman and Rubio...

Fear the "Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast ·

2021/11/17

Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio is back, still reeling from news of Mobley's elbow sprain. We discuss the good and bad of what we've learned about the Cavs during this Boston back-to-back and what lies ahead as the Cavs have four games in a row against teams with double digit wins (Nets, Warriors, Nets, and Suns). Bob gets into Ricky Rubio's increased usage, Cedi Osman's rebound from a dismal 2020, Mobley vs. Barnes for Rookie of the Year, and Andre Iguodala's love affair with Kyrie

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31:35

Fear the 'Fro: Kuzma Makes Enemies in Cleveland, Cavs...

Fear the "Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast ·

2021/11/11

Bob Schmidt, back from his 'Fro nuptials, talks the Cavs unfortunate loss to the Wizards and their schedule ahead. Kyle Kuzma and a missed Rubio free throw doom the Cavs from climbing to the top of the Eastern Conference, but the front court is surging heading into a tough second half of November schedule. Bob discusses the Morris vs. Jokic dustup, and Scottie Pippen's ongoing campaign for respect from Michael Jordan, who seemingly doesn't care.(0:30) Cavs fall to the Wizards, Harrell and

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81:16

Fear the 'Fro: State of the Cavs after the west...

Fear the "Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast ·

2021/11/01

The Cavs have finished the west coast swing and there were some big highs and big lows. What are the takeaways with nearly 10% of the season in the books? Bob discusses the bench play, Evan Mobley being eased into his ascension into a primary option, Jarrett Allen's high and lows, and then is joined by Adam Auslund (@followadama), the pre and post game voice of the Clippers for a discussion about the early season surprises for across the league.(3:50) Free-throw attempts are down league

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20:04

Fear the 'Fro: Break up the Cavs! Lauri mushes...

Fear the "Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast ·

2021/10/27

'Fro is back, and Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is talking .500 ball baby! The Cavs are on a 2-game win streak after they toppled the reigning MVP, Nikola Jokic, and his Denver Nuggets. Is this new offensive balance here to stay? Should we be concerned with Sexton's minutes. Where does Evan Mobley rank amongst his peers in the early ROY discussion. We're one week in and we've got a lot of Cavs optimism to discuss. (0:00) The Cavs topple the Nuggets(2:11) Jarrett Allen with another

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17:47

Fear the 'Fro: CAVS WIN! Mobley is an early ROY...

Fear the "Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast ·

2021/10/24

Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, recaps the Cavs victory over the Hawks and their early season successes and concerns, from the emergence of Evan Mobley against the Grizzlies and Hawks, to the steady leadership of Ricky Rubio, to the shooting slump Lauri Markkanen is in. It's a podcast full of optimism and excitement for a future cornerstone big in this league.

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23:21

Fear the 'Fro: Jarrett Allen is Perfect, Mobley...

Fear the "Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast ·

2021/10/21

Cavs basketball is back! Ja Morant torches the Cavs, but there is a ton to be optimistic about. Jarrett Allen goes 11/11 from the floor, Evan Mobley stuffs the stat sheet, Osman looks solid, and Garland puts together a good second half. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, recaps it all, and discusses Collin Sexton's stalled extension talks, and why Cavs fans should not be worried. Plus, other observations from around the NBA.(2:32) Jarrett Allen's incredible opening night showing(4:11)

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19:17

Fear the 'Fro: Mobley and Markkanen put on a show,...

Fear the "Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast ·

2021/10/11

Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is talking the Cavs excellent showing against the Bulls. With no Garland and Sexton, we got to see Rubio at the helm of a giant lineup featuring Allen, Mobley, and Lauri in the starting unit. Best of all, IT ACTUALLY WORKED! Is Lauri at small forward a real thing? How good is the Cavs bench unit this year. Evan Mobley continues to take massive leaps forward in his development, and Windler may cut into Okoro's minutes. It's a very positive Fear The

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16:35

Fear the 'Fro: Dylan Windler Shines, Rubio continues...

Fear the "Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast ·

2021/10/09

Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is here to celebrate Dylan Windler and his strong showing (4/5 from deep) for the Cavaliers in the loss against the Pacers. Ricky Rubio continues his strong bench play, and Lauri Markkanen is heating up. Where does Dean Wade fit into the rotation? Finally, those Pacers and Sixers trade rumors look a lot better if you were watching Malcolm Brogdon and his stellar showing against the Cavs (12/14 for 27 points).(0:00) Dylan Windler and the Cavs bench bunch

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26:29

Fear the 'Fro: WE BACK! Cavs get boat raced by the...

Fear the "Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast ·

2021/10/06

The Cavs and Bulls squared off to start the 2021 preseason! Javonte Green may be the greatest player the world has ever seen. We pick up the pieces and talk about the positives, from 3rd quarter Evan Mobley, to the Rubio and Love duo. Bob also dives into the Ben Simmons news from Kyle Neubeck, and speculates on how the Kyrie Irving situation will play out.(0:00) Cavs vs. Bulls recap(4:39) Evan Mobley was a bright spot(9:57) Rubio was a steady vet presence(11:37) Ben Simmons worried he

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35:39

Fear the 'Fro: Cavs Media Day Takeaways, Simmons...

Fear the "Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast ·

2021/09/28

Training camp is here for the Cavaliers! Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, dives into all the media day sound, and things we learned from the press availability of Koby Altman, JB Bickerstaff, Evan Mobley, Kevin Love, Collin Sexton, and others. Then we discuss Ben Simmons no show at Sixers media, and how Kyrie Irving's vaccination stance is impacting the Nets. (0:16) Cavs media day takeaways with sound and reaction(2:30) Huge expectations for Darius Garland(3:40) JB Bickerstaff on

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33:56

Fear the 'Fro: Vegas Cavs Predictions, Iggy Excuses,...

Fear the "Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast ·

2021/09/21

Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, opens the show with the most recent Adrian Wojnarowski tweets about Ben Simmons refusal to report to camp. We discuss the difficulties of trades built around Ben Simmons and John Wall, and why the Cavs need to be very certain in any trade that sends away their young players or draft assets. Then Bob gets into Iggy's appearance on The Breakfast Club, and the never ending excuses about Draymond's suspension. We talk about Mobley's Road Trippin' interview

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31:42

Fear the 'Fro: Pangos, Valentine, and why Ben Simmons...

Fear the "Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast ·

2021/09/13

Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, returns to breakdown the Cavs addition of Denzel Valentine, Kevin Pangos, and Ricky Rubio's recent comments about his trade to Cleveland. Then Bob gets into why any Ben Simmons trade to Cleveland is risky. What are fair expectations we as fans are allowed to have of 200 million dollar players? Should the way Simmons/Klutch are treating Philadelphia scare the Cavs away? Bob discusses the comments by Shaq, Charles Barkley and Brian Windhorst on the Ben

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33:39

Fear the 'Fro: Tacko Fall joins the 7-footer club,...

Fear the "Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast ·

2021/09/06

Another episode of the Fear the 'Fro podcast, with Bob Schmidt of Fox Sports Radio on this Labor Day! Today, Bob covers the Cavs addition of Tacko Fall, and the Ben Simmons saga in Philadelphia. Is Rich Paul doing right by his client? What rumors regarding Ben Simmons deals sound most realistic?(0:41) - Cavs add Tacko Fall to the big man mix(2:33) - Ben Simmons wants out of Philadelphia(4:33) - Cavs proposals for Simmons built around Sexton(6:00) - The problem with having multiple Klutch

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31:25

Fear the 'Fro: The end of the Larry Nance Jr. era,...

Fear the "Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast ·

2021/08/29

Larry Nance Jr.'s time in Cleveland has ended. We deep dive into the trade that sent Larry to Portland, and brought Finland's pride and joy, Lauri Markkanen to the Cavs. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, discusses Lauri's fit alongside Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley, and well as why now was the time the Cavs chose to trade Larry. The Cavs can learn from watching how the Bulls handled Lauri's free agency, and Kevin Love appears to be in Cleveland for awhile longer. (1:14) The Cavs have

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9:11

Fear the 'Fro EMERGENCY REACT: Larry Nance Jr....

Fear the "Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast ·

2021/08/27

Larry Nance Jr. has been traded! The Cavs have brought in Lauri Markkanen on a 4 year, 67 million dollar deal. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, gives his brief, immediate reaction to the deal in this emergency pod.

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37:04

Fear the 'Fro: Dillon Brooks Rumors, Nerlens Noel vs....

Fear the "Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast ·

2021/08/26

Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, dives into the rumors of the Cavaliers interest in acquiring Dillon Brooks or Kyle Anderson from the Memphis Grizzlies. Should the Cavs be shopping Nance? What about future first rounders? Then we jump into the legal battle between Nerlens Noel and superagent Rich Paul. Finally, we breakdown the recent comments by CJ McCollum, president of the players' union, or the way the Heat treated Kendrick Nunn.(1:43) The Cavs offseason objectives, and how it led

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39:41

Fear the 'Fro: Sexton's Value After 2021 Free Agency,...

Fear the "Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast ·

2021/08/19

Bob Schmidt, the voice of Fox Sports Radio, and lifetime Cavs fan, deep dives into Collin Sexton market value. Where does he ultimately land following extensions for Terry Rozier and Marcus Smart? Bobby Marks reveals a favorable contract structure that kept Josh Hart in New Orleans. Who is the big winner in the Eric Bledsoe trade? Finally, Draymond Green and Kevin Durant blame the Warriors front office for mismanaging the aftermath of the Kevin Durant argument. (0:52) - Collin Sexton's

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30:22

Fear the 'Fro: Evan Mobley and the "Summer League...

Fear the "Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast ·

2021/08/16

In this episode, Bob Schmidt recaps the anti-climactic end to the Cavaliers summer league showcase of Evan Mobley. From there, we launch into a recap of the biggest standouts and surprised from the NBA Vegas Summer League, debuting the "Summer League Seven", a completely arbitrary ranking of Bob's favorite summer league performances from across the league.(0:16) - The Evan Mobley Shutdown(4:09) - The Remainder of the Cavs Roster(5:38) - Losing faith in Josh Hart S&T hopes(6:34) -

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