Best Bob Klein Podcasts (2024)

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Athens, Greece with Steve Gantzos and Ken Cook 1:40:33

13h ago1:40:33

1:40:33

Summary Athens, Greece is a vibrant city with a rich history and modern amenities. It offers a mix of ancient ruins, world-class museums, delicious food, and lively nightlife. The city is known for its welcoming LGBTQ+ community, with a gayborhood in the Ghazi neighborhood and a variety of gay-friendly establishments. Both expats and locals find it…

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Free gaffing a Swordfish After Pulling the Hook Ft. Bob Hovey - State of Sportfishing EP128 1:32:42

3h ago1:32:42

1:32:42

Today, we are excited to bring back the State of Sportfishing podcast with an incredible episode featuring Mark Spurgeon, Leo Chapman, Danny Clinton, and Bob Hovey. In this episode, everyone catches up and shares their fascinating experiences on the water, from their thrilling marlin fishing adventures and first encounters with sonar to transitioni…

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The 2020 Election: A (Revisited) First Draft w/ Robert Costa 57:40

1h ago57:40

57:40

Joe Biden has decided to decline the Democratic nomination for the Presidency in 2024 so today we take a look back at Biden’s path to seek the nomination in 2020 and Ben shares his thoughts on why July 21, 2024 might be the day that secures Biden’s legacy in American history. Our conversation with Robert Costa on his book Peril, which he co-authore…

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Jaylon Tyson: A Summer League Masterpiece (with the voice of the Cal Bears, Justin Allegri) 35:21

4h ago35:21

35:21

After another magnificent summer league outing, Jaylon Tyson demands coverage. Today, Bob Schmidt is joined by the radio voice of the Cal Golden Bears, Justin Allegri, who shares stories of his experiences with Jaylon during his time at Cal. Then we go to the audio mailbag, where Brett has thoughts about the future of Isaac and Mikal Bridges. (0:00…

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Darius Garland: "I Don't Want To Be Traded" and Summer League Reaction (with Bleacher Report's Greg Swartz) 49:08

1h ago49:08

49:08

Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is joined by Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report to talk about the Summer League Cavs. But first, Bob opens with a conversation about Darius Garland and his comments about not wanting to be traded. (0:00) Darius Garland - "I Don't Want To Be Traded" (aka Bob rails about Klutch) (15:30) Greg Swartz (of Bleacher Report) j…

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#309 Sam Patch: America’s First Daredevil w/ Rivers Langley & Narado Moore 1:33:05

7d ago1:33:05

1:33:05

When the Erie Canal opened in the 1820s, it brought with it an industrial system that radically transformed the daily lives of the American farmers who lived in the region. Out of this disruption came some of America’s earliest labor actions, the rise of new Christian sects, and America’s first daredevil, Sam Patch, who dazzled the masses and offen…

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Oloron Sainte-Marie, France with Mykle Flatley 1:17:57

3d ago1:17:57

1:17:57

Mykle Flatley and his spouse Doug moved from Phoenix, Arizona to Oloron Sainte-Marie, France in 2021. They chose Oloron Saint-Marie because of its climate, affordability, and proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and Spain. Michael, who is a dual Irish and American citizen, obtained Irish citizenship 20 years ago, which made moving to France easier. The …

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Okoro's Future: An Exploration of CBA Hurdles 20:06

7d ago20:06

20:06

Patience is a virtue... which none of us Cavs fans currently possess. Isaac Okoro's future is still very much unresolved and up in the air. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, dives into all the various CBA mechanisms that are proving to be hurdles in moving forward with other offseason goals until Isaac's situation is resolved. Only the nerdiest of …

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Woodrow Wilson & Presidential Morality w/ Patricia O'Toole 52:43

5d ago52:43

52:43

Patricia O’Toole’s The Moralist: Woodrow Wilson and the World He Made (Simon & Schuster, 2018) examines the life of a President whose policy was guided by his personal sense of morality. From today’s perspective, Woodrow Wilson’s time in the White House (1913-1921) seems full of contradictions. He supported a constitutional amendment to ensure wome…

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Worst-kept Secret: DONOVAN MITCHELL EXTENDS 23:08

13d ago23:08

23:08

Rejoice! Cavs fans win, and an enemy of the pod loses. Donovan Mitchell has re-upped for 3 years, and 150 million dollars. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks down the offseason so far, and his reaction to Mitchell news.By Bob Schmidt

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Securing the Revolution: Washington’s Farewell Address w/ John Avlon 35:22

12d ago35:22

35:22

On July 4th, we celebrate American Independence. But, as Ben argues in his new intro to this episode, the real gift of the founding generation was more than that: it’s the inheritance of the revolution. George Washington is one of the most revered figures in American history. As Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, Washington led his troops …

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with Nancy Schneider 1:02:22

17d ago1:02:22

1:02:22

Summary Nancy Schneider, a Philadelphia retiree shares her experience of retiring in the city. Philadelphia is located on the East Coast of Pennsylvania, with easy access to New York City, Washington DC, and the Jersey coast. The city has a temperate climate and offers a variety of quick getaways, including New York, the Jersey Shore, and nearby ga…

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When the Irish Invaded Canada w/ Chris Klein 42:49

19d ago42:49

42:49

In 1866, the Fenian Brotherhood, comprised primarily of Irish Civil War veterans, led a series of attacks on Canadian provinces just across the border from the United States. Their goal: seize Canadian territory and exchange it for Irish independence. Similar raids continued until 1871, and although they were ultimately unsuccessful, they are part …

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Cavs Creators' 2024 NBA Mock Draft (with Evan Dammarell, Mack Perry, Tony Pesta, and Justin Rowan) 50:00

1M ago50:00

50:00

The 2024 NBA Draft is almost here, and if you've thought to yourself, "what would the draft look like if it was run exclusively by Cavalier podcasters?", WELL TODAY IS YOUR LUCKY DAY! Joining Bob to draft on behalf of every team ahead of Cleveland is Evan Dammarell of "Right Down Euclid", Mack Perry of "It's Cavalier Podcast", Tony Pesta of "Junkya…

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Cavs NBA Draft Deep Dive (with Cooper Klein of "Upside Swings") 59:24

28d ago59:24

59:24

Bob Schmidt, of the Fear the 'Fro pod, and Cooper Klein, of Upside Swings: An NBA Draft Podcast, take a deep dive into prospects who may be of interest to the Cavs. We get into all the big names, and the best approaches the Cavs should take. So if you like talking prospects in painful detail, you'll love this pod. (0:00) Intro (4:50) Cooper's Persp…

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#308 An Unholy Traffic: Slave Trading in the Civil War w/ Robert K.D. Colby 1:03:57

26d ago1:03:57

1:03:57

The American Civil War and the end of slavery in the US may seem like one and the same from our modern perspective, but for those living through the conflict, the abolition of human bondage was anything but certain. Even into the last days of the war, slave traders in Confederate-held cities continued to auction off human beings, realizing handsome…

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NBA Draft First Look, and Cavs vs. Lakers (with Es Baraheni) 45:38

1M ago45:38

45:38

Fear the 'Fro kicks off with a rant about NBA head coaching vacancy desirability (aka Cavs vs Lakers). Then Bob is joined for a first look at the upcoming draft, with a guest appearance by Es Baraheni (Raptors Writer at Forbes). We talk about our favorite prospects, the approaches we could see, and discuss some of the considerations the Cavs must f…

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Madrid, Spain with Renato Padilla 1:32:44

1M ago1:32:44

1:32:44

Renato is a Bolivian entrepreneur who currently resides in Madrid. He has a passion for languages and has found a way to make money from it. In addition to being multilingual, he also has a fondness for the arts, particularly pottery and music. He played in the orchestra of his city in Bolivia and Spain for approximately 5 years. Renato was born in…

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Bonnaroo: The Story Behind the Festival w/ co-founder Ashley Capps 52:11

1M ago52:11

52:11

In 2002, Ashley Capps took a gamble- he rented hundreds of acres in rural Tennessee and put on a music festival. Coming on the heels of the infamous Lollapalooza ’99 and an unsuccessful festival at the same site two years earlier, few thought Ashley could pull it off. As you (and the 80,000 people who attended the festival this year) know, Ashley a…

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1984: The Year that Changed Music Forever w/ Michaelangelo Matos 50:17

1M ago50:17

50:17

In this episode, music writer Michaelangelo Matos joins Bob and Ben to discuss why 1984 was a pivotal year in music history. Michaelangelo also shares why he loves books about a single year. Michaelangelos’ book, Can't Slow Down: How 1984 Became Pop's Blockbuster Year (Hachette Books) was selected as a Rolling Stone-Kirkus Best Music Book of 2020. …

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands with Jeremy Bierbach 1:31:33

2M ago1:31:33

1:31:33

Frontiers of Equality in the Development of EU and US Citizenship Author: Dr Jeremy B. Bierbach Jeremy Bierbach (1975) is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Georgetown University in Washington, DC, in 1996 with a bachelor’s degree in linguistics, Jeremy worked as an IT specialist for several years. In 2001, Jeremy emigr…

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#307 Music and Mind with Renée Fleming and Dan Levitin 49:15

2M ago49:15

49:15

We guarantee you will feel better after listening to the Road to Now this week. We are joined by world-renowned soprano and arts/health advocate Renée Fleming and neuroscientist, cognitive psychologist and the best sell author of This is Your Brain on Music, Dan Levitin. We are discussing Renée’s new book Music and Mind about how to harness the art…

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The Cavs Future (with Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix) 46:31

2M ago46:31

46:31

JB Bickerstaff is out, and Koby Altman has spoken. Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is joined by Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix, to break down the Cavs coaching vacancy, and what the summer holds. Chris talks about hypothetical Garland moves, his draft favorites, and his thoughts on the next Cavaliers coach. Appreciate the ratings and reviews. …

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Swept Away w/ John Logan and John Gallagher 48:06

2M ago48:06

48:06

This fall, the musical Swept Away, which is based on the music of Bob Crawford’s band The Avett Brothers is coming to broadway, and to celebrate, we’re re-sharing our conversation with writer, John Logan, and lead actor, John Gallagher Jr. This conversation was recorded just after Swept Away premiered at the Berkeley Repertory Theater in Berkeley, …

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Salinity stress, pigments and paints | Frankly Speaking w/ Dr. Manual Chavarria 42:00

2M ago42:00

42:00

In this episode, Frank speaks with Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist of Turfgrass Stress Physiology at Texas A&M, Dr. Manuel Chavarria. Manuel and Frank discuss his progression from Forest Systems in Mexico through his years of study at Texas and brief stint at the former Prairie Turfgrass Research Center in Canada, to his current positi…

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The Definitive Cavalier Offseason Table Setter (with Keith Smith) 1:08:40

2M ago1:08:40

1:08:40

Fear the 'Fro has mourned our fall for approximately two seconds, and now it is time to attack offseason narratives, most pressing of which is..... "THE SKY IS FALLING! DONOVAN WILL LEAVE US! WE MUST TRADE HIM NOW!" Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is joined by Keith Smith, the salary cap guru behind Spotrac, to discuss everything that await the C…

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'Fro-stmortem: Celtics Eliminate The Cavs 34:55

2M ago34:55

34:55

The season is done. Evan Mobley and Marcus Morris sent it out on a high-ish note, as the Cavaliers battled admirably against impossible odds, but were eliminated by the Celtics. What now though? The vultures are circling the carcass, and JB is headed for the chopping block, according to the media reports that came out following the game. Bob Schmid…

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Malta, with Eric Tenin and Michael Salone 1:10:09

2M ago1:10:09

1:10:09

Eric is French, born and raised in Paris where he lived and worked as a business journalist until Michael and he left for Malta. Michael is American by birth (born in Hollywood, Florida) and became French while living in Paris. An HR Executive for 2 very large conglomerates, Michael has moved around a lot for his companies and traveled the world. H…

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Rockbottum Radio: Rockbottum Lost A Family Member 17:00

2M ago17:00

17:00

In this episode of Rockbottum Radio, we pay tribute to Matt Jones, longtime member of Rockbottum, former Golf Course Superintendent, GM, US Army vet and more. In the second half of the show, we experience a rather severe outbreak of gossip, back-biting, name-calling and false witness bearing, which leads to Momma finding a solution to this current …

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#306 The Wide Awakes: The Forgotten Force that Elected Lincoln and Spurred the Civil War w/ Jon Grinspan 51:08

2M ago51:08

51:08

Jon Grinspan has done something remarkable: in his new book, Wide Awake, he tells a thoroughly researched and brilliantly crafted story that may change your understanding of the origins of the American Civil War. In this episode, Jon joins us for a conversation about the Wide Awakes, the anti-slavery youth movement that played an instrumental role …

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All Star of Turf: Jim Pavonetti, CGCS, Fairview Country Club, Greenwich, CT 45:00

2M ago45:00

45:00

The latest TurfNet All Star of Turf is Jim Pavonetti, CGCS, of Fairview Country Club in Greenwich, Connecticut. A graduate of the Rutgers University turfgrass program, Pavonetti has developed a reputation for providing exceptional playing conditions while also being recognized for his efforts at producing an environmentally friendly landscape. In h…

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THE PLAYOFFS HAVE OFFICIALLY BEGUN (Cavs Beat Celtics On The Road) 31:26

2M ago31:26

31:26

Fear the 'Fro is thriving! The Cavs take home their first road playoff win in two years, as Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and Caris Levert propel Cleveland to a 24-point win. Now the series heads back to Cleveland, as Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks it all down, on the best offensive night of Evan Mobley's playoff career.…

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It's a Fear the 'Fro-laboration (with special guest "Smooth" of RealCavsFans.com) 34:09

2M ago34:09

34:09

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 Mitche…

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Renovation Report: Bradley Klein with Bob Farren, CGCS, Pinehurst Resort 43:00

2M ago43:00

43:00

Brad Klein talks with Bob Farren, CGCS, of Pinehurst Resort about his 40-plus-year career at the 10-course property in the North Carolina Sandhills. Their discussion traces the progression of the property in general and specifically the storied history of Pinehurst's famed No. 2 course that was built by Donald Ross a century ago. Pinehurst No. 2 tr…

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Why Bushwick Bill Matters w/ Charles Hughes 1:15:55

3M ago1:15:55

1:15:55

You might know Bushwick Bill as a member of the iconic Houston rap group The Geto Boys, but his contributions to rap music, his role in the debates over free speech in the 1990s, and his overall influence are far more substantial than you probably realize. In this episode, we welcome Charles Hughes back to the show to discuss his new book Why Bushw…

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CAVS ADVANCE: Recapping What The Magic Series Taught Us (and Musical Beef) 31:14

2M ago31:14

31:14

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 …

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Renovation Report: Brad Klein with Bob Farren, CGCS, Pinehurst Resort 44:00

2M ago44:00

44:00

Brad Klein talks with Bob Farren, CGCS, of Pinehurst Resort about his 40-plus-year career at the 10-course property in the North Carolina Sandhills. Their discussion traces the progression of the property in general and specifically the storied history of Pinehurst's famed No. 2 course that was built by Donald Ross a century ago. Pinehurst No. 2 tr…

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No 'Fro? No Problem. "Derrick Favors" Puts Cavs Up 3-2 35:35

3M ago35:35

35:35

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 Ban…

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