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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/xBHWjXh4j

Latest Episodes

The Offseason Has Begun: Koby Altman Speaks
May 29, 2026

Koby Altman has surfaced for his end-of-season press availability.  Bob Schmidt reads the tea leaves, interprets the answers, and turns to the mailbag for an early discussion of offseason expectations and plan of attack.

Swept Into A Summer Of Change (Cavs Eliminated By Knicks)
May 26, 2026

Fear the 'Fro and his jinx of a baby have returned, just in time to talk about the end of the season and the Cavs humiliating defeat at the hands of the New York Knicks.  

Game 7 Jarrett Allen: It's A Thing (Cavs Beat the Brakes Off Pistons)
May 18, 2026

The Cavs ADVANCE, and "Game 7 Jarrett Allen" is now officially a thing.  Gone is the "Donovan has never been out of the 2nd round" narrative.  Gone is the "bigs are soft" narrative.  Bob Schmidt, on the eve of the prodigal son's arrival, is here to celebrate advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals to take on the New York Knicks.  

GAME 7 ALL OVER AGAIN (Cavs Get Smashed In Game 6)
May 16, 2026

Fear the 'Fro is back, trying to keep it together, after a very difficult loss in Game 6 puts the Cavs on the brink.  This Sunday, they'll win or they'll go home.  Bob Schmidt soaks in the misery with the Cavaliers faithful.

Cavs In Command: Cleveland Returns Home With A 3-2 Lead
May 14, 2026

Fear the 'Fro celebrates the first road victory of the Playoffs for our Cleveland Cavaliers.  Bob Schmidt breaks down the game, and revels in victory with a closeout game on the horizon.

Donovan Leads A Historical Victory: Cavs Draw Even At 2-2
May 12, 2026

Fear the 'Fro celebrates a glorious Game Four victory as the Cavs hang a 22-0 run on the Pistons in the 3rd quarter, and even the series up at 2 games a piece.  The mailbag is overflowing and the mood has improved dramatically.

ONE FOR THE GOOD GUYS! (Cavs Protect Home Court)
May 10, 2026

We're back in it!  James Harden... from goat to hero in a single game.  Bob Schmidt breaks down the Game 3 victory with a host of friends, as the Cavs have set the stage to even the series on Monday.

James Harden: Sleeper Cell Saboteur?
May 8, 2026

Fear the 'Fro recaps the Cavs loss in Detroit, which puts them in a 2-0 hole.  James Harden was atrocious.  Like REALLY atrocious.  Bob and the mailbag has some thoughts as the Cavs have their work cut out for them.

Cavs Fall To The Pistons In Game 1
May 6, 2026

The Cavs are still winless on the road.  They dropped Game 1 vs. the Pistons, as James Harden struggled with ball control, and Jarrett Allen struggles with fouls.  Fear the 'Fro breaks it down on this episode of the pod.

The 'Fro Sends The Raptors Home (BRING ON DETROIT)
May 4, 2026

Jarrett Allen LEGACY PLAYOFF GAME!  Fear the 'Fro celebrates the game of a lifetime from our franchise center, Jarrett Allen, as his strong third quarter sent the Toronto Raptors home.  We talk 'Fro, we talk Strus, we talk all things Game 7 victory!  Plus an anthem.