Fear the 'Fro: A Cleveland Cavaliers Podcast Bob Schmidt

Fear the 'Fro is here with one final pre-Celtics drop.  Today Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is joined by Smooth, the man behind much of the writing on the Cavaliers at RealCavsFans.com.  We talk Cavs-Celtics, what we've seen from the Cavs in the 2024 Playoffs so far, and what may lie ahead in this series & heading into the second summer of Mitchell.

Cavs advance!  Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, talks Cavs-Magic game 7, after Cleveland mounts a huge comeback on the backs of Donovan Mitchell, and Max Strus.  Isaac Okoro got the start, and came up huge in the second half, while for Orlando, Franz Wagner struggled mightily.  Now the Cavs face the Celtics, in what will be a difficult test.  Plus, a diss track in the style of Ice Cube.

WHAT A NIGHT.  The Cavs, despite losing their best playoff performer (Jarrett Allen), held on to beat the Magic behind a defensive sequence from Evan Mobley that will send Tim Bontemps into hiding.  Darius Garland exploded out of the gates, and Max Strus and Donovan Mitchell paced the second half scoring as Cleveland survived a whole lot of Paolo Banchero.  Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, discusses it all. 

Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, talks about the state of the first round matchup between the Cavs and Magic.  We begin with a song, we end with optimism.  Plus my thoughts on the "enemy of my enemy is my friend" series, the New York Knicks vs. the Philadelphia 76ers.

Game 2 is tonight! Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, talks the Cavs playoff debut victory against the Orlando Magic, and what lies ahead in game two.  From Evan's Mobley's dominance, to Niang embracing the playoff heel role, to Donovan's return to form, we dive into all the storylines.  

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) Magic Fanbase's Least Favorite Media Critics(28:47) The Next Steps For The Magic's Ascent(32:06) Paolo's Matchup Success Vs. Cavs And How The Magic Will Guard The Cavs(36:10) Games Cavs Fans Should Watch(37:57) Over/Under First Technical Foul Recipient(39:39) Final Thoughts On The Pros/Cons Of This Matchup For Each Team