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The Cavs season is over. Mitchell Robinson and his 11 offensive rebounds have ended the Cavaliers hopes of a second round showdown with Kevin Love and the Miami Heat. Bob Schmidt, of Fear the 'Fro, reacts to the season, the failing of the 'Fro, and JB Bickerstaff's postseason debut. Join us for a cry.…

Welp.... did I say Cavs in 6? I meant Cavs in 7, obviously. Cleveland has dug themselves a near impossible task. Can they win 3 straight? Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, discusses the series, the failings of Donovan Mitchell in Game 4, and what is needed to win Game 5.De către Bob Schmidt

The Darius Garland Playoff Takeover hit Cleveland Wednesday night, as the star PG dropped 32 on the heads of the hapless New York Knicks. The Cavs head to New York tied 1-1 in the series. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks down a dominant interior showing, a woeful shooting game from New York, and Caris Levert's excellent two-way play.…

Donovan Mitchell got what he wanted (38 points), but the Cavs failed to limit the Knicks second chance points, Evan Mobley struggled, and Cleveland fell to New York after a big second half from Jalen Brunson. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks down the game, the areas the Cavs need to address and looks ahead to Game 2.…

Fear the 'Fro is here previewing the Cavs vs. Knicks, recapping a fun week in the NBA that saw Evan Mobley and Donovan Mitchell with incredible awards showings. Bob discusses what he's looking forward to with Cavs and Knicks, and then is joined by Kevin Figgers, of the FnA podcast, to discuss All-NBA awards, the logical inconsistencies of voters, a…

Fear the 'Fro is back celebrating yet another 40-point night from Donovan Mitchell. The Cavs clinched home court in round one, secured their 50th win, and Jarrett Allen and Caris Levert made big contributions to the victory over the Magic. Bob reacts to the game, futhurs the agenda, and there's also some cat disposal talk and rant about traditional…

The Fear the 'Fro pod is back after a Cavs victory over the skeleton Pacers, and a loss to the Knicks on Friday. We discuss the takeaways from an incredible performance from both Donovan Mitchell and Jalen Brunson. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, talks about the final three games, the importance of Allen/Okoro, and we dive into the new CBA, the r…

Welp.... four seed it is. Fear the 'Fro reacts after the Cavs narrowly lost to the Hawks after a monstrous fourth quarter rally led by Donovan Mitchell. The refs managed to make their impact felt, as a critical (and suspect) defensive foul on Evan Mobley proved too much to overcome.De către Bob Schmidt

Isaac Okoro stole the show! The 3rd-year wing nailed a corner three to send the Cavs home with a victory, as Cleveland rallied from 8 points down with less than 2 minutes left. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, covers all the highlights, the national narrative on Cleveland's contender status, and Evan Mobley's monster outing. Plus, more of the whit…

NETS TALK. Let's do this. Joining Bob is Mike Smeltz, co-host of "The Glue Guys" (@BKGlueGuys), the Athletic Podcast covering the Brooklyn Nets. We cover the spectrum from our shared Kyrie trauma, to the new look Nets, the playoff outlook, and the sacrilege that is a Jarrett Allen trade suggestion.De către Bob Schmidt

Bob Schmidt, host of the Fear the 'Fro pod, recaps a big Cavs win over the Nets. Sure the Nets couldn't shoot, but Evan Mobley exploded in the 2nd, Osman didn't miss a three, and a big 3rd blew the game open. Day'ron Sharpe shined for Brooklyn with a career high in scoring. We discuss it all.De către Bob Schmidt

Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is back with a recap of the Wizards and Sixers games, after making lots of new friends from the Philadelphia area. Are the Sixers gonna run down the Bucks? The Celtics have slid to the 3-seed, and the top of the East is very fluid at the moment. A 2-game set against the Nets approaches.…

The Cavaliers absolutely smothered the Hornets in a dominating win that showcased Evan Mobley, Caris Levert, and peak Cedi Osman. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, recaps a feel-good win, and then takes aim at recent comments by Bill Simmons that discredit the All-NBA candidacy of Donovan Mitchell. Next up, the last showdown with the team above the…

The Cavs took on a short-handed Hornets, and narrowly escaped with a victory. But a win is a win, and the Cavs find themselves with a 3-game lead for the fourth seed. Next up is a rematch with this same Hornets team. Evan Mobley had a monster 4th quarter where he did not miss a shot, and Terry Rozier went cold at the wrong time, as the good guys ca…

Fear the 'Fro is back with a gameday preview of the Miami Heat in what will be the first of two matchups this week. Joining Bob Schmidt, is host of the Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas (@gnavas103 on twitter). We talk playoff predictions, Kevin Love's integration with the Heat, and recount the emotional rollercoaster that was the Lebron James exp…

Lamar Stevens, the original junkyard dog, stole the show in a come from behind overtime victory against the Boston Celtics, taking the season series 3-1. The Cavs were led by Stevens' offensive rebounding, Donovan's 40-point outing, and Evan Mobley's 25 & 17, while the Celtics saw a blistering first half wasted when Grant Williams missed 2 free thr…

Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is here to talk the Cavs big victory over the Detroit Pistons, on this Sunday edition of Fear the 'Fro. The Cavs pull away in a dominant 3rd quarter, Mobley fills the box score, and Donovan Mitchell exits the game with a finger injury, but returns with good news. The Cavs head into the final Boston matchup of the s…

Toronto has taken its rightful place beneath the boot of the Cavaliers. Bob dispatches one enemy of the podcast (the Raptors), only to face a new oppressor... Bill Simmons of the Ringer, and his dismissal of Donovan Mitchell's All-NBA resume. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is compiling grievances. Join the Fear the 'Fro podcast.…

The Fear the 'Fro podcast is back, now that Kevin Love's departure from the Cavs is official, as he heads to Miami to join the Heat. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, talks about his regrets in regards to how this buyout was handle by both sides, and then speaks on the criticisms of Lebron James for "ruining the dunk competition" by not participati…

Kevin Love has requested a buyout! Donovan Mitchell scored 33, but that wasn't enough for the Cavs to dig out of a 28-point deficit, as time ran out on their late rally. The Cavs enter the All-Star break as the 4th seed, falling to the Sixers, in a game which featured the debut of Danny Green. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, talks about his addit…

Donovan Mitchell was brilliant against the Spurs, scoring 41 points on the way to the Cavaliers 7th straight win. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks down the win, and puts Don's night into perspective. The Cavs jumped into the buyout market signing Danny Green to their final roster spot. And Michael Jordan, is back with yet another film to co…

The Cavs are streaking! 6 wins in a row, unbeaten in February, and the 'Fro (Jarrett Allen) has become a guaranteed 20 and 10. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, talks about the big win against the Pelicans and the late rally to hold off the Bulls. The Cavs are right on the heels of the Sixers, and the schedule lays out nicely. Should Cleveland jump…

The trade deadline is behind us. Cavs did nothing, but Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, summarizes his feelings on all the trades made by other teams around the league before this weekend back-to-back set for the Cavaliers.De către Bob Schmidt

The Fear the 'Fro podcast begins with some talk of Lebron breaking the NBA's all-time scoring record, and a look back at one of Bob's earlier Lebron stanning moments. Then we get into the Cavs win streak reaching 4 games with a 28-point win over the Pistons. We talk Raul Neto, Kyrie's arrival in Dallas, and some last minute thoughts on Kevin Love's…

What's not to love this week? The Cavs are racing towards the All-Star break on a winning streak with a favorable schedule. The trade deadline is coming up on Thursday, and Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is joined by Bryce Simon, of the Pistons Pulse, to talk the Cavs/Pistons matchup, the trade market in Detroit, and some Kyrie aftermath.…

The Isaac Okoro ascension CANNOT BE STOPPED. Fear the 'Fro is back after a convincing win over the Pacers, as we got big performances from everyone not named Donovan Mitchell. Is Caris Levert movable given the recent strong bench play? And Kyrie has got his wish, being traded to Dallas in a deal that will see him join forces with Luka Doncic. Bob S…

Bob Schmidt, of Fear the 'Fro is back, as the Cavs roll the Grizzlies at home. Dillon Brooks and Donovan Mitchell were both ejected after a cheap shot to the groin of the Cavs superstar. Darius Garland explodes for 32 points, Osman shines off the bench (21), and the Cavaliers humble the reeling Grizzlies, as they put on a defensive clinic on TNT.…

Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is back after a tough loss to the Heat, where the Cavs failed to execute late. Caleb Martin had an Osman-esque night, and Jimmy and Bam led the way for the Heat. Bob makes his All-Star reserve predictions, and responds to a question about JB Bickerstaff's future. Plus we ride for Lebron's uncalled foul. Mount up.…

Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is joined by Danny Marang, host and founder of the Jacked Ramsays, the Portland Trailblazers podcast of record, to talk about the rumors of Cleveland's interest in acquiring Josh Hart. They discuss what players are being shopped in Portland, what their objectives are, and the viability of a Hart to Cleveland scenar…

The Cavs and Clippers revisit one of the more painful Cleveland losses this year. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, talks with Adam Ausland, the pre and postgame host of the LA Clippers Radio Network, about what to expect, our issues with the NBA All-Star starter vote, Daryl Morey crying about Joel Embiid, and the Shai for PG trade viewed with the …

Fear the 'Fro is back in the win column, as Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and the Cavs made short work of the Houston Rockets in a 113-95 win. Jalen Green was held to 6 points, Drippy Dean scored 15, and the Cavs put together a complete effort in the win. James Dolan is doing press to justify his facial recognition technology being used to ban lawye…

Julius Randle, of the New York Knicks, drops 17 first-quarter points on the Cavs, on the way to a 105-103 victory. After a quiet first half, Donovan Mitchell, takes over the 4th, but the Cavs miss two chances to tie the game on the final possession. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, discusses what went wrong (the bench), what went right (the starte…

Rejoice Cavs fans! The "hasn't take the leap" Evan Mobley put the Cavs on his back, as his 38 points led the Cavs to their 2nd straight victory over the Bucks. Darius Garland continued his strong month, as the race for the All-Star reserves heats up. Can Darius beat out Tyrese Haliburton or Jalen Brunson? Dean Wade returns to the floor, and Anderso…

Isaac Okoro gives us a perfect line, in a disappointing loss full of squandered chances in Memphis. Mobley shines in a duel with Jaren Jackson Jr., Darius Garland and Caris Levert help battle back from a massive 20-0 Grizzlies run, and JB Bickerstaff makes some critical game management errors late. Plus, John Wall is a delusional liar. A Fear the '…

Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, dives into the Charlotte Hornets roster as we continue to explore the market in this edition of the Fear the 'Fro podcast. Kelly Oubre anyone? How bout Jalen McDaniels? Mason Plumlee rounds out the discussion. We discuss what it might take, and what the appeal could be. Plus, the debut of a very special open. (0:00…

What a way to celebrate MLK Day! The Cavs exploded for a 15-0 run to pull away from the Pelicans late, and behind a dominant outing from Jarrett Allen (24pts, 11rbds, 5 assists), as well as 25 second-half points from DG, the Cavs got the win. We discuss Kevin Love's historically bad stretch of basketball to begin 2023, and the rumors of a three-way…

Donovan Mitchell returned to Utah for the first time as the Cavs faced off against the Jazz. Despite 46 points, the Cavs lost the game when Caris Levert committed multiple fouls against Jordan Clarkson (including a flagrant) in the final two minutes. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, recaps the game, where things went wrong, opines about the 'Fro h…

In this edition of the 'Fro pod, as we approach the trade deadline, Bob explores some alternative names who could find themselves in trade talks. Today, we start with the Atlanta Hawks, and look at Bogdan Bogdanovic, Deandre Hunter, John Collins, and even Justin Holiday. Is there a deal worth exploring? (4:00) Bogdan Bogdanovic (10:27) De'Andre Hun…

The 'Fro pod discusses a turd sandwich game. The Cavs defeat the injury-riddled Suns behind dominant 1st and 4th quarters, despite 25 points from Duane Washington Jr., former Ohio State Buckeye. Raul Neto brings the defensive grit, as Rubio nears a return. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, starts your week on the right note, as the Cavs road trip c…

Fear the 'Fro is streaking! 3 wins in a row, as the Cavs rallied to beat the Suns in a putrid offensive outing. Raul Neto gave us a season high 14, and Caris Levert scored 12 in the fourth to help lead the Cavs to victory. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks it down. Next up is the reigning MVP, Nikola Jokic, and the Denver Nuggets.…

History has been made. Demons have been exercised. Donovan Mitchell leads the Cavs from a 21-point deficit to a thrilling OT victory behind 71 points, 8 boards, and 11 assists. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, reacts and celebrates a historical night in Cleveland, as the Cavs deal the Bulls some sorrow for a change.…

Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is ending 2022 with a summary of the Cavs and Pacers, a dissertation on where to lay blame in the Mo Wagner vs. Killian Hayes incident, and a discussion on if Kyrie Irving should have his jersey raised to the rafters. All this, and some New Year's resolutions! (0:00) Cavs vs Pacers recap (23:26) Mo Wagner vs. Killi…

Yesterday's podcast contained some dangerous misinformation. Bob Schmidt, hateful purveyor of referee slander, would like to make the following statement concerning a regrettable abuse of his platform to spread his anti-referee agenda.De către Bob Schmidt

Darius Garland was nothing short of incredible in a loss to the Nets, scoring 46 points, including 28 in the 2nd half. But Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving were too much for the Cavs (64 points), as Cleveland fell for the 2nd straight game at home. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, talks about the Cavs recent woes, and his growing irritation with the …

Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is back with a victory lap of a podcast as the Cavs win their 5th straight, this time, defeating the Milwaukee Bucks! Donovan Mitchell drops 36 points, and the Cavs hold off a late Milwaukee surge to notch their 22nd victory of the season. We talk the impending Raptors revenge game, the OG Anunoby-Donovan Mitchell …

Brings on the Bucks! The Cavs win their fourth straight behind a balanced attack (7 players in double figures). Okoro takes the challenge locking up Lauri, and Cedi Osman explodes for 20 in the 4th quarter. Plus, Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, discusses the Cavs chances of getting more than one All-Star in Salt Lake City as the voting commences.…

Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, talks the Cavs comeback win over the Indiana Pacers. Donovan Mitchell explodes in the fourth quarter for 18 or his 41 points, and Bennedict Mathurin is taught a valuable lesson in humility. Haliburton vs. Garland goes in the Cavs favor as well, as DG does a 20/10 double-double.…

Fear the 'Fro, and Bob Schmidt, return as Donovan Mitchell (34 points), Lamar Stevens (18 points, 11 boards), and the Cavs beat Luka and the Mavs. Osman is back in the Bickerstaff doghouse. What happens to Cedi from here? Draymond gets tossed two nights after having a fan tossed. The Pacers and their high pace offense comes to Cleveland in a Halibu…

Fear the 'Fro is back, following a failed comeback attempt against the San Antonio Spurs. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, talks the 19-point deficit, the improbable 4th quarter rally, the recent struggles of Darius Garland, the emergence of Levert, and more. With 6 of the next 7 at home, what lies ahead for the Cavs?…

Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is back after Jarrett Allen returns with a monster first half, and Donovan Mitchell buries the Lakers with a 17-point fourth quarter. Anthony Davis exits the game with just 1 point. Russell Westbrook decided to rock the baby in the 4th quarter, and then went scoreless. We look ahead to the Kings game, a Haliburton …