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Bob Schmidt, of Fear the 'Fro is joined by Jon Chepkevich of Rookiescale.com to break down the Cavs 2026 NBA Draft Prospects. We get into nearly every possible name linked to the Cavs at pick #29. Conversations span Zuby Ejiofor, Henri Veesaar, Allen Graves, Joshua Jefferson, Tarris Reed Jr., Chris Cenac Jr., Alex Karaban, and Jayden Quaintance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fear the 'Fro celebrates a dominant 3rd quarter run that sealed the game for the Cavs in Game 1 of the Playoffs. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports breaks it all down from Mobley vs. Barnes, to Max Strus, and the all-important Dean Wade. PLUS, a song.
Bob Schmidt is back to celebrate a message being sent in a victory against the Hawks, and then we dive into a discussion on the playoffs, and the state of the squad.
Fear the 'Fro has heard the people's cries. The Enemy of the Pod has been awarded. Kevin O'Connor of Yahoo Sports, took aim at Evan Mobley calling him most overrated, disappointing player in the NBA. Bob Schmidt responds.
Fear the 'Fro returns from the Big Easy to witness the Cavs defeat the Orlando Magic behind a 42-point explosion from Donovan Mitchell. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks down the win, and discusses the growing impact of James Harden and Evan Mobley.
The Cavaliers opened the back-to-back with a turd. They followed it up by destroying the Sixers. Bob Schmidt breaks down the games, and teases the summer that awaits for Keon Ellis and Dean Wade, a pair whose fates are somewhat linked. Plus, a peek at the dysfunction in Sacramento which led Ellis to Cleveland in the first place, and Bob's thoughts on the Celtics debacle.Discord Link: https://discord.gg/gsraUzWAu
Fear the 'Fro puts a bookend on the regular season series against the Cavs, as the Cleveland cruises to victory on the struggles of Cade Cunningham. Bob Schmidt recaps the series, answers some mailbags, and looks ahead to playoff seeding.
'FRO LOVERS UNITE! Jarrett Allen gave us a 40-piece as the Cavs stormed to victory in Portland. The 'Fro pod rejoices in a night for the ages, from the often overlooked center. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, discusses Sam Merrill, Craig Porter Jr., and Jaylon Tyson in this celebratory pod.
Get ready for a TRADE-A-PALOOZA. Mike Lucas (McNuggets), of The Ultimate Cleveland Sports Show, joins Bob Schmidt to talk trades. Some are terrible, some are profound, some are no brainers. But Fear the 'Fro has a Cavs trade with every single team in the Eastern Conference. Strap in.
Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is back to recap a disappointing holiday weekend where the Cavs were bullied in 2 straight games. Has Jarrett Allen worn out his welcome in Cleveland? Fear the 'Fro gives you his take. Fill out the merch survey here:https://cavspod.com/survey/
We stink. Let's commiserate about where rock bottom is on the Fear the 'Fro podcast, with your host, Bob Schmidt.
It's been a week. But the Cavs are back in the win column, after making short work of the Pacers. Donovan Mitchell exploded with another 40-point effort, and Jaylon Tyson played perhaps the best game he's ever played. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks down the recent woes, empties the mailbag, and talks the state of the Cavs.
Fear the 'Fro kicks off the week celebrating wins, and leaning into podcast feuds. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks down their win over the Grizzlies, and then addresses the ongoing assault upon the sanctity of "The Road to 301" from the Junkyard Pod.(0:00) Cavs Vs. Grizzlies And The Return Of The Defense(15:58) The Junkyard Pod: My Rebuttal
CRAIG. PORTER. JR. What a game! The Victory Cigar Lineup ended up salvaging this game in the 4th quarter. Craig Porter Jr. had a career-defining performance, while Jarrett Allen hung 30 on the Heat, and the Cavs pulled away late to shock Miami on the front end of a back-to-back. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks it all down.Join The Discord: https://discord.gg/gSaj9Wn66
Ryan Lotsberg, Bob Schmidt and Raghu Sharma from heavyhockey.com join host Eric Friesen to make their predictions for the 2025-26 Edmonton Oilers season.
Fear the 'Fro reacts to the Cavs knocking off Giannis and the Bucks in their home openers. Evan Mobley and Donovan Mitchell led the way for the Cavs, but they were not without their troubles, as the zone defense gave the Cavs fits in the 3rd quarter. Sam Merrill continues his flame throwing ways, and De'Andre Hunter is back! Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks it all down.Discord Link: https://discord.gg/gSaj9Wn66
The Cavs have opened the season with a loss. Cleveland fell to New York at Madison Square Garden, as Evan Mobley and Donovan Mitchell combined for 53 points, but were let down by the defense. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, hits the highlights and the lowlights before the Cavs regroup for a Friday matchup with Brooklyn.
Bob Schmidt, host of the Fear the 'Fro pod is back, and he's joined by Mike "McNuggets" Lucas to launch into season 5 of the pod. We go team by team reviewing best/worst/riskiest offseason moves, and set the stage for Cavs training camp with the 2nd annual Cavs Consensus Survey.
Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, reacts to the start of free agency, and copes with the crushing news that Ty Jerome has agreed to sign with the Memphis Grizzlies. It's a bleak listen, not gonna lie. Come on the journey.(0:00) Ty Jerome has agreed to sign with the Grizzlies(18:30) Lonzo Ball is acquired - Bob's thoughts
Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is back to talk Cavs, finances, and the future outlook with capologist and host of the "Third Apron" podcast, Yossi Gozlan. This week's podcast is focused primarily on the Eastern Conference landscape, and where the Cavaliers woes are shared. We get into New York, Boston, Orlando, Indiana, and Milwaukee in depth, and then we touch upon the blasphemy that is trading Jarrett Allen.Check out the Third Apron podcast here. Check out the Third Apron substack here.
The summer slumber is over! Fear the 'Fro has returned to dive into the Cavs offseason in glorious fashion. Bob is back with a special guest.... ESPN's Bobby Marks! The cap expert joins Bob Schmidt, to discuss all the avenues available to the Cavs and clarify questions on the CBA. This hour long conversation is a must listen for anyone into the financial weeds. You can find the accompanying video and some amazing graphics on YouTube @fearthefropod.
Alex Golden opens up the show with a quick word and Bob Schmidt joins the show to share his parody song about the Pacers beating his beloved Cavaliers. Then, Bryce Simon from the Pistons Pulse and The Game Theory Podcast with Sam Vecenie joins to discuss how Detroit was able to have success against New York and what Indiana can do to attack/defend them. The guys also discuss what Indiana has done well this postseason, look further into the potential of a Knicks-Pacers series, briefly touch on how the Celtics matchup without Tatum and Bryce shares some of his favorite fits for the Pacers in the 1st round of the NBA Draft. Join the Group Chat on Chat BCC!
Fear the 'Fro reacts to a crushing loss to end the Cavaliers magical season, as the Pacers advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, and Max Strus all struggle mightily, as the Cavs lose for a third time to the Pacers at home. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, reacts.
Fear the 'Fro reacts to a crushing defeat at the hands of the Indiana Pacers, as the Cavs are now one loss away from the end of their season. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, talks about his outlook on the Cavs hopes, Donovan's injury, and the present state of Cavs discourse as we approach a painful offseason.
WE BACK! The Cavs sent a message in Indy as they got back Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and De'Andre Hunter and proceeded to take Game 3 in Indiana. Donovan Mitchell delivered another 40-point effort, and Max Strus stuffed the stat sheet, as Tyrese Haliburton was limited to just 4 points. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks down the game and shares in the aftermath of a great win with the audio mailbag.
On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Facci is joined by Bob Schmidt of Fear The Fro Podcast to discuss what in the world led to the Pacers being up 2-0 on Bob's Cavaliers. They dive into everything that has happened, what is next for both teams in this series and potentially adjustments Cleveland could make. Lastly, the guys also touch on Indiana's depth and pace! Join the Pacers Group Chat on Chat BCC by clicking THIS link! Winner of the Free Tickets to Game 3 will be announced on @AlexGoldenNBA's Twitter account, as well as @_Facci's Twitter account.
Fear the 'Fro breaks down a turd of a Game 1, as the Cavs have surrendered home court to the Indiana Pacers. Andrew Nembhard, and Aaron Nesmith torched the Cavs on three-pointers and despite a solid effort in the second half, the Cavs came up short. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks down the game and what silver linings, if any, exist.
On today's show, our good friend, Bob Schmidt joins Alex Golden and Facci to breakdown what makes the Cavaliers so good, how they matchup against the Pacers, what he thinks Cleveland will do to defeat Indiana, discusses the Siakam-Mobley matchup, why the front court matchup is the most intriguing, Darius Garland and Ty Jerome's impact and his prediction of the series. Join in on the fun by becoming a member of the Setting The Pace group chat on Chat BCC!
Fear the 'Fro is back, joined by the boys from the Indiana Pacers podcast of record... "Setting the Pace"! Bob Schmidt, Alex Golden, and Mike Facci sit down to preview the series and discuss their thoughts heading into round 2 of the NBA Playoffs. Make sure to check out their podcast, which you can find in the links below: Setting the Pace on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/77fZ7GLLkZuGtk1J8PQ7GG?si=abbd9f48a55c412cSetting the Pace on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SettingThePaceAPacersPodcast
1,2,3... Cancun for the Heat! The Cavs send the Heat off into the long, dark night with an absolutely emasculating drubbing. Tyler Herro no shows. The second round awaits, and the Cavs are playing near flawless basketball at the right time. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks down the end of the series, what lies ahead, and the audio mailbag is thriving. Plus, a huge development for the Enemy of the Pod!
Fear the 'Fro breaks down a HUGE game three victory in South Beach, as the Cavs look poised to advance. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, then discusses the DPOY win for Evan Mobley, the Cavs stifling defense vs. the Miami Heat, and a celebration of the depth of the Cavs showing up on a playoff stage.
Giancarlo Navas is joined by Bob Schmidt of The Fear The Fro Podcast to talk about game 2 of Heat-Cavs: • Hedging Herro and Duncan • Optimizing Miami's offense • Starting Davion WORKED • What tactical adjustments do the Cavs have left? And more!
Fear the 'Fro breaks down a Game 2 win, in which the Cavaliers set records in the 2nd quarter with 11 triples, but nearly gave up their lead in the 4th quarter. Bob Schmidt talks about Donovan's heroics, Davion Mitchell, Evan Mobley and our boy Sam Merrill.
Fear the 'Fro dives into the first playoff win of the 2024-25 season, as Ty Jerome puts on a 4th quarter masterclass. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Raido, recaps the Cavs big win, discusses the NBA awards voting results, Evan's struggles with Bam Adebayo, and dives into a CBA wrinkle that gives the Cavs a distinct advantage in their quest to retain Ty Jerome.(0:00) Recapping the big Game 1 win vs. the Miami Heat(8:22) Audio Mailbag: Where Did You Go?(10:52) Audio Mailbag: Bontemps Awards Voting Record(13:33) Mobley Struggles In Game 1(17:20) Ty Jerome and The Advantages the Early Bird Structure Provides
The East runs through Cleveland! The Cavs take care of business against the Bulls, behind a massive effort from Darius Garland, and a three-point barrage. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks down the win, and the DPOY agenda work conducted by DG and Evan Mobley in the postgame press conference.(0:00) Cavs vs. Bulls: A Recap(11:15) Campaigning for Sidequests: Garland and Mobley stump for DPOY
The Cavs got vengeance Sunday against the LA Clippers, as Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley humiliated Ivica Zubac, and a massive third quarter was enough to propel Cleveland to their 3rd 60-win season in franchise history. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks down the game, and chats with Adam Auslund in the aftermath of the loss.
That's more like it. The Cavs snap their worst stretch of the season, as they defeat the Utah Jazz, behind a great third quarter effort from 'Frobley. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks down the win, the losing streak, and revisits the worst week of the season for the Wine & Gold.
SummaryIn this episode of the Gird Up Podcast, host Charlie Ungemach interviews his grandfather, Bob Schmidt, discussing family dynamics in business, the importance of honesty in sales, and the value of personal relationships. Bob shares insights on hiring practices, retaining good employees, and the generational differences in work ethic. The conversation also touches on the impact of technology on relationships and the importance of valuing the elderly in society. In this conversation, Bob and Charlie explore the complexities of relationships, particularly in family and business settings. They discuss the importance of understanding differences, the role of family in personal and professional life, and the significance of faith and consistency. Bob shares personal anecdotes that highlight life lessons learned through experiences, emphasizing the value of communication, quality time, and effective time management. The discussion also touches on health choices and the influence of Dale Carnegie's teachings on personal development. In this conversation, Bob shares his experiences with public speaking, his time spent in Australia, and the adventures he had while traveling around the world. He reflects on the importance of understanding different cultures and the lessons learned through his travels. The discussion highlights the value of personal growth, storytelling, and the joy of exploring new places.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background01:05 Family Business Dynamics04:30 Building Customer Relationships05:50 Honesty in Sales09:00 Hiring for Ethics and Honesty11:45 Retaining Good Employees12:55 Generational Differences in Work Ethic15:00 The Impact of Technology on Relationships19:54 The Importance of Personal Connections26:07 Valuing the Elderly30:02 The Influence of Environment on Aging33:00 Navigating Relationships and Differences35:10 The Role of Family in Life and Business36:36 Faith and Consistency in Life38:25 Life Lessons from Personal Experiences42:51 Working Together: Marriage and Business46:04 Balancing Family and Business Responsibilities48:18 Communication and Clear Roles in Family Business52:54 Quality Time: Togetherness in Family Activities54:41 Health and Lifestyle Choices56:56 Transitioning Between Work and Home Life59:28 Time Management and Productivity Insights01:01:26 Influence of Dale Carnegie on Personal Development01:01:40 The Power of Public Speaking01:04:03 Experiences in Australia01:10:03 Kangaroo Hunting Adventures01:15:56 Traveling the World: A Young Explorer's Journey01:28:57 Reflections on Travel and Cultural UnderstandingGird Up Links:https://youtube.com/@girdupministries4911?si=tbCa0SOiluVl8UFxhttps://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/https://www.girdupministries.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fear the 'Fro is back at the worst possible time. The win streak is over, but Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks down what went wrong, and then celebrates the 16-game win streak that gave De'Andre Hunter an all-time debut run with his new team. We hit the audio mailbag, and prepare for a Fear the 'Fro field trip to Intuit Dome. If you want to skip the win streak autopsy, just go to (10:30).(0:00) Cavs vs. Magic Recap(10:37) Audio Mailbag: Evan Mobley's DPOY Showcase vs. JJJ(13:37) Audio Mailbag: Revisiting Hunter vs. Johnson
Fear the 'Fro celebrates the Cavs comeback in Brooklyn, and the perceptible shift in pro-Cavs coverage as Cleveland tied their longest winning streak of the season. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, gives you his thoughts on the game, and the remainder of the regular season.
Giannis and Dame played, again... and the Bucks lost, again. The Cavs complete the season sweep against Milwaukee as they ring up their 14th win in a row. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio recap the game, the stars, and the coverage in this episode of Fear the 'Fro.
'Fro, what a night! It's a resume game for the namesake of the pod! Jarrett Allen dominates the second half of the fourth, with his fingerprints all over every possession, and Cleveland holds off the lowly Bulls to win their 11th in a row. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio recaps the win, the magnitude of Allen's performance, the Javonte Green fourth, and we hit the audio mailbag.
The Cavs-Celtics season series is over, and the Cavaliers completed a huge comeback to even it at 2 games a piece. Evan and Mitchell took over in the fourth, as Kenny and the Cavs beat the Celtics at their own game. Bob Schmidt of Fox Sports Radio recaps the win and shares the joy with the audio mailbag!
Fear the 'Fro is back with perhaps the longest podcast ever recorded. Danny Marang of the Jacked Ramsays joins Bob Schmidt to talk about the Cavs, the Blazers, and SEVERAL other topics. PLUS, we have a new song, and the return of a cold-blooded killer named Mike in West Ohio.
On today's episode, Bob Schmidt from Fear The Fro: A Cavs Podcast, joins us for a fun crossover podcast to discuss the Pacers victory over Cleveland Sunday night, what to expect in Game 2, what went well for Indiana, what didn't go well for the Cavs, the likelihood of the Cavs getting 3 or more All-Stars, where does Siakam fit into the All-Star conversation, Mathurin's fit with this team and what his future could potentially look like, if Indy fears the Celts or Cavs more in the playoffs, will Indy look to make a trade and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices