
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: discord.gg/9Xmpng4fU
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 282 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BasketballComedySports | |||

Fear the 'Fro is back again, as the Cavs have agreed to terms with James Harden on a 3-year, $97 million dollar deal. Bob Schmidt is joined by Adam Auslund, as he breaks down the deal, and then talks about the departure of Max Strus.
Peyton Watson is now a Cleveland Cavalier. Join Bob Schmidt for this emergency podcast as we break down the trade, talk about the Watson contract, the Cavs trade chips, and the 2026-27 Cavs new lease on life... plus Denver waiving the second apron w... more
Fear the 'Fro is back to talk about the Cavaliers pursuit of Peyton Watson and Jonathan Kuminga. Which player would fit better in the Cavs system? What are their strengths and weaknesses? How will the CBA rules shape the outcome of this pursuit? ... more
Bob Schmidt reacts to the news that LeBron James has spurned the Cavs to join Eastern Conference Rival, Philadelphia. Bob discusses the takeaways, spins some positivity, and answers mailbags which range from furious to indifferent.
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It is sad that if you turn your radio up and you cover your hair in your eyes, you can actually hear Jared Allen’s FRO growing out In real time
Never miss an episode. Nice break from the stale narratives in the national podcasts.
I love basketball
Behind his unhinged rants and hilarious millennial snark, Bob consistently delivers the most thoughtful and honest takes of anyone in Cavs podcasting land. It’s a must listen.
I awaken every morning with a hope that a Fear the ‘Fro Podcast will be waiting for me and when one is, it’s like getting a free Andes Chocolate Mint handed to me after a garlic saturated meal at Olive Garden. I can’t ingest it quickly enough.
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A Cavaliers- and NBA-centered show led by a longtime Cavs fan who blends sharp roster analysis with humor and fan-driven banter. Episodes routinely dive into team moves, draft strategy, free agency, and cap mechanics, often spiked with rapid listener calls and spirited debates about players, coaches, and front-office decisions. The host cultivates a lively, community-driven atmosphere, leaning into detailed breakdowns of matchmaking, contracts, and playoff outlooks while keeping a high-energy, entertaining vibe that appeals to hardcore Cavs supporters and basketball fans seeking candid takes outside national coverage. A few episodes spotlight draft prospects, cap strategy, and potential LeBron-related scenarios, signaling a willingness to e... more
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3. Bobby Marks
4. Kyle Damon
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