It's a crossover episode of the Fear the 'Fro podcast, as Jonathan Osborne joins Bob Schmidt, to break down the Cavaliers and Magic as we await Game 1.  We recap the season series, talk about the chances Jonathan Isaac starts and what that could change, talk some All-NBA defense, enemies of BOTH pods, and the keys to success for our Cavs and his Magic. (0:00) Are The Magic Insulted The Cavs Wanted To Face Them? (4:35) Jonathan Describes The Magic Season (9:13) Jonathan Isaac Elevated To Starter? (15:10) Non-Negotiables For The Magic (19:15) All-NBA Discussion: Suggs/Allen/Paolo (22:38) Ma ..read more

The Cavaliers get back to winning, as they topple the Jazz in Utah.  The frontcourt thrived, Sam Merrill continued to pour in threes against the Jazz, and the offense looked crisp and fluid in defeating the young core of the Jazz.  Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, first makes a case FOR Dan Gilbert's optimistic comments regarding Donovan's future in Cleveland, and picks a new ENEMY OF THE POD. (0:00) Dan Gilbert Did Nothing Wrong.... Bob Makes His Case (8:34) Bob Picks A New Enemy Of The Pod (13:41) The Cavs Pummel The Jazz: A Recap (24:16) Audio Mailbag: Matt In Phoenix ..read more

The losing skid is over!  The Cavaliers defeat the NBA's slumpbuster, the Charlotte Hornets, to maintain their hold on the 3rd seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs.  Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks down the game from Mook to Ev to Georges.  Then we talk about the state of the fanbase as the Cavaliers are seeing a post all-star break slide, yet again ..read more

Stupid Terry Rozier.  He hit two daggers on Okoro, and the Cavs snatched defeat from the jaws of victory. Jarrett Allen was majestic, but his 5th 20-20 game of his career resulted in the first one that came in a losing effort.  Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, reacts to the game, and then goes to the audio mailbag for questions from Brett and Isaac, pacific northwest Cavs fans ..read more

Bob Schmidt, of the Fear the 'Fro pod is back with Shamit Dua, author of the "In the N.O." substack, and Pelicans analyst.  We dive into the state of the Cavaliers and Pelicans, parallel existences (Herb and Okoro), and discuss the possibilities our franchises' futures intersect.  Then we jump into predictions surrounding the All-NBA Defensive Team, and revisit the 2021 NBA Draft ..read more

Fear the 'Fro is back, recapping recent struggles, as the Cavs have dropped 3 of 4. The Cavs fell to the Suns, after a great start where Darius Garland scored 21 points in the first quarter.  Craig Porter Jr., Caris Levert, and Jarrett Allen all made big plays in a late rally that fell short as Durant, Booker, and Beal all thrived.  Rudy Gobert was fined $100k after his comments suggesting nefarious officiating was linked to gambling, and we go to the Audio Mailbag, with Jeff from Alabama ..read more

Without a doubt, the Cavs secured the single best victory of the season.  Dean Wade, undrafted hero, exploded in the 4th quarter to topple the Celtics, as the Cavaliers mount a shocking comeback.  History was made on several fronts, so join Bob Schmidt for this celebratory Fear the 'Fro pod, as we honor the Drippy one ..read more

The Knicks cucked us.  The Celtics await.  Is the sky falling?  Can JB right the ship with Donny and Max out with injuries.  Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is joined by Jordan Zirm on this episode of Fear the 'Fro.  Topics include: (0:00) Knicks Loss Reaction (5:49) Concerns Have Arisen Since All-Star Break (10:50) The Two Big Conundrum - Jordan's Take (14:00) Bob Vents About Darius Evading Blame In Knicks Game (19:36) The Cavs Backcourt (24:14) JB's Rigidity With Lineups (34:33) Celtics Preview (42:18) Jordan's Prediction For How East Shakes Out  (44:00) The 7 ..read more

Fear the 'Fro is back celebrating a historic evening for Max Strus, who poured in 15 points in the 4th quarter, including a 60-foot buzzer beating heave that won the game for the Cavs over the Dallas Mavericks.  Despite 75 combined points from Luka and Kyrie, the Cavs won behind 14 threes from Strus and Donovan Mitchell. (0:00) Cavs topple the Mavericks behind Max Strus's heroic night (15:12) Niang playing better as of late, and the other lineups (18:49) Donovan speaking up for Darius Garland ..read more

Fear the 'Fro returns as Bob is back from his Superbowl journey to talk Cavs, as the winning streak that was snapped against Buddy Hield and the Sixers.  But with Mobley's aggression on the rise, and Garland starting to impose his will on the game, the Cavaliers have set themselves up for a happy all-star break.  Then we Jarrett Allen's ascent to the #2 spot in DPOY odds.  Do positionless All-NBA teams help or hurt the Cavaliers? Finally a listener submission for a new Enemy of the Pod. (0:00) Bob Is Back ("The Vendetta" Set Up) (6:15) The Cavs Fall To The Sixers, But Garland An ..read more