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Mike Smith and Michael Holley discuss the Broncos’ failed Russell Wilson trade, where Russ ranks among current NFL QBs, Kirk Cousins free agency, Micah Parsons being designated as a defensive end, Zion Williamson thinking about participating in the dunk contest, and the Celtics allowing a 4th quarter comeback behind 20 points from Dean Wade.

0:00      Russell Wilson 

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34:17    Kirk Cousins

40:58    Micah Parsons

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51:51    Zion, Ja dunk contest

58:31    Celtics fall to Dean Wade and the Cavs

Without a doubt, the Cavs secured the single best victory of the season.  Dean Wade, undrafted hero, exploded in the 4th quarter to topple the Celtics, as the Cavaliers mount a shocking comeback.  History was made on several fronts, so join Bob Schmidt for this celebratory Fear the 'Fro pod, as we honor the Drippy one.

Fear the 'Fro breaks down another blowout win as the Cavs notch 8 in row, and 13 of their last 16.  Sam Merrill came out swinging, leading the way with 8 threes, Donovan Mitchell was brilliant and Jarrett climbed into sole possession of a franchise record.  Plus, Bob takes aim at a fellow podcaster who stands in the way of the Cavs and basketball immortality.

(0:00) Bob Addresses Some Hard Truths About This Cavaliers Winning Streak
(8:45) Cavs Blowout The Orlando Magic As Sam Merrill Goes Supernova
(12:21) Is the 3-Point Competition Too Low A Bar For Sam?  What about MIP?
(16:14) All Of A Sudden, We Have A Bench
(17:21) Enough With Consolidation Trades Already
(21:54) Audio Mailbag: Can The Starting Lineup Perform At This Level (Question From Brett Clapper)

Fear the 'Fro is back as the Cavs held off the Chicago Bulls despite a late 25-3 run from Chicago.  Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks down the win.  The bench was heroic in the first half, and some late game heroics from Donny, Caris, and Dean helped the good guys pull away.  The 'Fro pod audio mailbag is back with a questions from Anna regarding the drippiest of all movable contracts... Mr. Dean Jackson Wade.

(0:00) Intro and Cavs vs. Bulls Breakdown - A Near Collapse Avoided
(9:48) JB's Faith In Sam Merrill
(14:00) Mike Brown Works The Refs After Bucks Calls
(17:53) Audio Mailbag: Anna Wants To Talk Dean Deals...Matisse Thybulle Anyone?

Fear the 'Fro returns for a Christmas week rant.  Darius Garland and Evan Mobley are out for several weeks, and of course, the "trade Donovan" stories have taken over.  Joe Vardon, Bill Simmons, Tim Bontemps..... all of them have ramped up the rumors & speculation.  Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, addresses that along with the 2 victories the Cavs have compiled since the unfortunate news.

(1:20) Garland and Mobley lost to injuries
(4:42) "Trade Donny" bros are back
(13:13) Allen for Draymond Green?  WHAT IS HAPPENING HERE?
(17:19) Cavs rip off 2 wins in a row.  Merrill, Okoro, and Dean shine.
(23:42) Isaac Okoro ramping up the facilitation and rebounds

Fear the 'Fro is back after this make believe game with Maccabi Ra'anana.  With the starters shutdown, JB handed the reigns to the Cavaliers depth, as Cleveland got strong outings from Dean Wade, Emoni Bates, Caris Levert, Craig Porter Jr., and Ty Jerome.  Bob continues what has been a two podcast stroke job on the Kansas State Wildcat legend, Dean Jackson Wade.  Is he assured rotation minutes?  Where does this leave Emoni Bates?  And finally, who eats pudding in courtside seats?  MONSTERS, that's who.

(0:00) Intro
(1:30) The Cavs win and Dean Wade continues his strong play
(8:45) Why Dean vs. Emoni shouldn't be a thing
(14:22) Levert and Jerome with great guard play
(16:12) Damian Jones redeems himself at the FT line
(17:20) Pudding: Why Is It At Courtside?
(19:28) ANNOUNCEMENTS

Preseason action is on! The Cavs are 0-2, but the vibes are overwhelming positive as the role guys are showing out.  Dean Wade looks fully healthy, Emoni Bates has picked up where he left off in summer league, and Ty Jerome has an excellent game as the Cavs failed to complete a comeback against the Orlando Magic.  Plus... a completely unnecessary anthem that is neither timely or topical, but furthers Bob's campaign of hate.

(0:00) F*ck That Guy - A song in the style of Doja Cat
(2:20) Intro and toenails
(6:30) The drippy one is thriving
(9:09) Evan Mobley's improvement 
(14:25) Emoni Bates tries to rally the Cavs
(24:31) Damian Jones goes goose egg, Dean Wade taking his minutes?
(26:15) Magic got big game out of Franz, and crybaby behavior from Ingles
(27:08) Miles Bridges back in trouble
(31:31) The NBA GM Survey slight... where was Koby's votes?

Fear the 'Fro is back with a gameday preview of the Miami Heat in what will be the first of two matchups this week.  Joining Bob Schmidt, is host of the Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas (@gnavas103 on twitter).  We talk playoff predictions, Kevin Love's integration with the Heat, and recount the emotional rollercoaster that was the Lebron James experience.  

Bob Schmidt, your 'Fro host, talks the 3-1 start, after a victory over the gigantic Magic which saw a dominant showing from the frontcourt.  Evan Mobley put on a 3rd quarter clinic, and the wings led the first half behind Cedi, Levert, and Dean.  We talk about Banchero's incredible start to his rookie campaign, and look ahead to the Celtics.  Finally, it's a Booker vs. Klay reaction.

(0:00) Reaction to Cavs vs. Magic
(15:32) Banchero's shot at the record books
(17:33) Dean Wade's utility alongside our bigs
(21:42) Celtics Preview
(22:38) Booker vs. Klay

Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is back to pour one out for Jarrett Allen's regular season, which is likely done as he recovers from a fractured finger, suffered in the win over the Raptors.  How do the Cavs respond?  Will their skid continue as the schedule gets harder (Philly, Denver, Chicago, Miami), or will this injury galvanize them?  

Fear the 'Fro is back with Bob Schmidt, following the Cavs 30th win of the season. Can the Cavs chase down 1st place before all-star break?  Where do Garland and Allen line up amongst the 7 reserve spots? Kevin Love appeared on JJ Redick's podcast and Bob discusses his transformation into his elite 6th man form. What should the Cavs do with the Rubio injury exception and the trade deadline approaching?  Is Kyrie driving Harden out of Brooklyn?

(0:00) Cavs destroy the Bucks and the bench unit is thriving
(12:22) Handicapping the All-Star Reserves Debate in the Eastern Conference
(16:42) Kevin Love's transformation season
(19:07) Kevin Love's appearance on JJ Redick's "Old Man and the Three" Podcast
(23:55) This brand of Cavs basketball rewrites the narrative on the franchise competence
(26:55) Ricky Rubio's Disabled Player Exception
(30:37) Harden wants out, is Kyrie to blame?