
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/KMBJfxcWT
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 251 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ComedyBasketballSports | |||

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 pee... more
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.
Fear the 'Fro is joined by one of our very favorite guests, Bryce Simon of The Pistons Pulse to talk the Detroit Pistons, the Eastern Conference landscape, the Cade Cunningham MVP talk (and how it's short changing Donovan Mitchell), and Black History... more
Fear the 'Fro breaks down the Cavs win over the Knicks, as the Cavs keep their blazing February going. Jarrett Allen and Dean Wade led the way for the Cavs as they dominated the second half and pulled away from New York.
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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.
Consistently entertaining and productive! Bob-O is a well educated Cavs fan , which is a great perspective. Very funny too!
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Focuses on the Cleveland Cavaliers and the NBA, combining in-depth analysis with humor and fan engagement. The episodes feature lively discussions surrounding team performance, player trades, and key matchups, appealing to a dedicated community of Cavs enthusiasts. Notable for its passionate commentary and an interactive platform where fans share opinions, the content also includes insights into player performances and strategic decisions, which resonates well with both casual fans and hardcore supporters of the team.
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this podcast launched 5 years ago and published 251 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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1. Adam Auslund
2. Allen Sliwa
3. Mike Fauci
4. Yossi Gozlan
5. Mike Facci
6. Mike Lucas
7. Jake Chapman
8. Jerry Burns
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