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On the Tuesday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast:

 Sam Amico of SI spoke about the Cavaliers and Kevin Love's recent drama.

Mike Fuline Mount Union Basketball Coach discussed the team and their upcoming matchups

Mike Petraglia of CLNS Media Group talked about Josh McDaniels and if he would possibly come to coach the Cleveland Browns. 

On the #FeelGoodFriday edtion of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast:

Sam and Brad spoke about Baker Mayfield and his leadership or lack therof in Year 2 of his career with the Browns

The guys also spoke about the little dust-up between head coach John Beilein and Tristan Thompson during the Cavs' win over the Spurs Thursday night.

Steve Doershuck of the Canton Repository spoke about the Browns and Cardinals game on Sunday as well as Baker Mayfield's leadership qualities.

Sam and Brad talked about the alleged discontent of one Odell Beckham Jr in Cleveland.

Aditi Kinkhabwala from the NFL Network discussed the NFL and Odell, saying a Steeler told her Odell said 'Come get me'  to said player.

Sam Amico from Sports Illustrated talked about the Cavaliers and possibly moving away from Kevin Love.

On the Monday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast LIVE from Cavs Media Day:

On this Wednesday edition of The Sam and Brad Show, Sam and Brad recall their experiences when they learned of the 9/11 attacks 18 years ago (00:23). Tom Withers of the Associated Press caught up the guys over the latest in Cleveland sports news (06:44). Sam and Brad also broke down the circus centered around New England Patriots WR Antonio Brown (21:51).

On the Tuesday edition of the Sam and Brad Show:

Allie Clifton Spectrum SportsNet and former Fox Sports Ohio Sideline Reporter offered her thoughts on the death of Fred McLeod and how he impacted her life as a broadcaster and a person.

One of the GREATEST days of all of our lives and @CavsFredMcLeod called it all with his buddy A.C! ???❤️ https://t.co/q8r7go14IB

— LeBron James (@KingJames) September 10, 2019

(Cavaliers) It is with the most extreme sadness that the Cleveland Cavaliers share that Cavs and Fox Sports Ohio play-by-play announcer Fred McLeod died suddenly Monday evening. The entire Cavaliers organization mourns the loss of their great friend and teammate. Fred’s deep love for Cleveland and the Cavaliers was clearly evident in everything he did in and around the community and on-air during his more than 1,000 Cavalier game broadcasts. He was a true, heart-felt ambassador for the team, fans and entire greater Cleveland community.

The Cavaliers extend our deepest condolences to Fred’s entire family, including his wife Beth, mother Marilyn, sister Lynn, and his three children, Sean, Jenna, Molly and each of their families.

Fred was born and grew up in nearby Strongsville, Ohio. He was the Cavaliers television play-by-play announcer on FOX Sports Ohio since the 2006 season. He was about to embark on his 14th consecutive season, and 15th overall, as he served in the same capacity with the Cavs during the 1979-80 season.

In addition to his play-by-play duties, Fred also served as the Cavaliers’ Executive Producer for Multimedia, providing fans behind-the-scenes access on Cavs.com, Cavs HQ, Twitter and Facebook with daily updates and interviews during the season.

One of the most accomplished and respected announcers in the NBA, Fred recently celebrated his 36th season of broadcasting games, having also spent 22 seasons announcing Detroit Pistons games, prior to returning home to join the Cavaliers in 2006. Fred spent the 1979 MLB baseball season in Cleveland as well, as a TV announcer for the Cleveland Indians. His diverse and extensive sports broadcasting career also included time with the NFL’s Detroit Lions and MLB’s Detroit Tigers.

Fred was a multiple regional Emmy Award winner as part of the Fox Sports Ohio Cavs broadcast crew, along with his beloved game broadcast partner Austin Carr. He was also a proud recipient of the National Academy of Arts and Sciences’ prestigious Silver Circle Award in recognition of lifetime achievement in television.

Fred was a Point Park University (Pittsburgh) graduate, where he played baseball and pitched in the NAIA College World Series.

Statement from the Gilbert family regarding Fred McLeod:

“Fred McLeod was truly a one-of-a-kind person and friend. Words cannot express our feelings as we think about the many special memories we have of Fred and a relationship that spans four decades. We will miss him tremendously.

Fred was not only a great broadcaster and communicator that informed, explained and entertained, but he passionately embodied the Cavaliers ‘All for One. One for All.’ DNA in every aspect of his life.

He had the gift of connecting with everyone he interacted with and leaving them feeling happier, stronger, more positive, and valued. Fred has left an impactful, lasting legacy in Cleveland, Detroit and beyond.

Our family extends our deepest and warmest sympathies to Fred’s entire family, including his wonderful wife Beth, mother Marilyn, sister Lynn, and his three children, Sean, Jenna, Molly and each of their families."

On this Tuesday edition of The Sam and Brad Show, the guys give their thoughts on Ben Simmons' possibly getting a 5-year, $170 million dollar extension from the Sixers (00:23), talk with Tom Withers of the Associated Press about the Cavs and NBA free agency (06:42), and talk with Bleacher Report's Mike Tanier about the plans for the upcoming Pro Football Hall of Fame class (18:27).

On this Monday edition of The Jasen Sokol Show, Jasen talks with Kent State Associate Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication Jan Leach about the closing of the Youngstown Vindicator (00:17), Patrick DeHaan of GasBuddy.com about the Ohio gas tax (12:26) and Jeff Schudel of the News-Herald and Morning Journal about the Cavs and NBA free agency (18: 47).

The Cavaliers have their coach in place and are ready to "drive the culture" back to winning basketball.

The Wine and Gold formally introduced John Beilein as the team's head coach to the media today at Cleveland Clinic Courts..

Beilein said this was an opportunity he couldn't pass up.

"I feel so good and I hated leaving a great place like the University of Michigan, it could only be for something special like this, we have something special right here in front of us," he said.

Beilein has coached for over 30 plus years in the collegiate ranks and 12 of those were most recently at the University of Michigan. 

Beilein was joined today by his family, grandchildren and also making statements today were Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert and GM Koby Altman. 

On the Monday edition of the Sam and Brad Show:

Vince Cellini of the Golf Channel and Cavaliers in the Paint spoke about Brooks Koepka winning the PGA Championship and the hire of John Beilein as the next coach of the Cavaliers. (20.1 seconds)

Sam and Brad talked about where the NBA is currently with the Warriors' dominance (14:00) 

Jared Greenberg of NBATV and Sirius XM weighed in on the hire of John Beilein and where the Cavs are as an organization (20:35) 

On the Wednesday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast:

Seth Greenberg, college basketball analyst for ESPN discussed last night's NBA Draft lottery (20 seconds in) 

Jim Bowden of The Athletic and Sirius XM joined the program to talk a little Indians and MLB (17;28)

Sam and Brad discussed "basketball purgatory" and what it means for the Wine and Gold (23:59) 

On the Monday edition of the Sam and Brad Show:

Cavaliers TV Play-by-Play voice Fred McLeod spoke about the hiring of John Beilein as the next head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers. (21 seconds)

Oliver Luck, Commissioner of the XFL spoke about the startup of the new football league in 2020.(10:08)

Sam and Brad offered their thoughts on the hiring of John Beilein as the new Cavaliers coach. (20:49)

ESPN story on the Cleveland Cavaliers agreeing with Michigan's John Beilein to a five-year contract to become franchise's new coach. https://t.co/9BUMn57B19

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 13, 2019

On this Wednesday edition of the Sam and Brad Show, the guys caught up with new Walsh Jesuit wrestling coach Dave Mariola (00:21) and Terry Pluto of The Cleveland Plain Dealer and Cleveland.com dropped by the studio to talk with the guys about all things Cleveland sports, including the:

Browns (9:16)
Indians (13:55)
Cavaliers (20:05)

Sam and Brad spoke with Brian Dulik of the Associated Press and the Medina Gazette in studio Thursday.

They spoke about the parting of ways between Larry Drew and the Cavaliers organization.

Cavaliers General Manager Koby Altman will speak with the media tomorrow morning at Cleveland Clinic Courts to wrap up the season and address the Coach Drew news. 

On the Sam and Brad Show Podcast "Feel Good Friday Edition:" 

On the Tuesday edition of the Sam and Brad Show

The guys weighed in on the Cleveland Cavaliers and the NBA. Is it okay to tank? (22 seconds in)

They also weighed in on the NBA All Star Game and the interest level in the game and surrounding events. (11:24) 

Kevin Mawae of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2019 spoke about his induction into Canton. (22:42) 

On the Monday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast,

Sam and Brad spoke with Tom Withers of the AP to talk Browns and Cavs as they traded for fan favorite Matthew Dellavedova.(22 seconds in) 

Also Sam and Brad discussed the new-look Browns and how they're playing for interim coach Gregg Williams (16:45)

And they spoke with the Voice of the Browns, Jim Donovan. (20:35)

Sam and Brad spoke with Joe Vardon off the bat to talk about his article in The Athletic discussing the Kyrie Irving trade and the demise of the Cavaliers.

At 17:48, the guys spoke with Browns play-by-play voice Jim Donovan to talk Browns as they prepare for the Bengals this Sunday.

Sam and Brad caught up with Cavs' beat writer Joe Vardon to talk about his article in The Athletic chronicling the Cavaliers' demise.

Sam and Brad had a lot going on today with the firings of Browns coach Hue Jackson from earlier Monday and Cavaliers coach Ty Lue from Sunday

Jim Donovan, radio voice of the Browns joined in at 2:19 to talk about the firing of Hue Jackson and Todd Haley and what's next for the Browns.

18:12 Joe Vardon of The Athletic joined the conversation to talk about Ty Lue's firing and the rebuild for the Cavs.

29:40 Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle Telegram and BrownsZone.com also talked about the Browns and who could be their next head coach in 2019.

Sam and Brad spoke with Steve Doershuck right off the bat to talk Browns and the tension between coaches.

Tom Withers joined in later to talk Cavaliers at 18:53

and Terry Bowden joined in to talk UA Zips football at 33:52

Sam and Brad got into the Thursday edition of the podcast with Sam and Brad talking scary movies ahead of Halloween.

Ross Benjamin picked games against the spread in college and pro footbal for entertainment purposes only,

John Michael the Radio Voice of the Cleveland Cavaliers joined the show to talk about the debut and the next game against the Timberwolves.

NBA insider Sam Amico of AmicoHoops.net joined the Sam and Brad Show in studio to talk NBA and Cavaliers ahead of the 2018-19 season.

 The Cavaliers open up the season Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors. 

Sam and Brad also caught up with Zips head football coach Terry Bowden to talk about the Wagon Wheel game against Kent 19 seconds into the podcast.  Also at the 5:04 mark Browns radio network analyst Doug Dieken weighed in on the Browns' season thus far.

Cavaliers beat writer Rick Noland of the Medina Gazette spoke with the Sam and Brad Show about Kevin Love signing an extension to be a part of the Cavs' building process post-LeBron James.

Fox 8 Sports anchor John Telich joined the Sam and Brad Show Monday to talk about the legacy of LeBron James and the upcoming future for both the Los Angeles Lakers and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

James agreed to a four-year deal with the Lakers Sunday evening. 

July 11, 2014: 

"I'm Coming Home:" the article posted to SI.com, courtesy of Sports Illustrated writer Lee Jenkins, were the words of LeBron James: Northeast Ohio's Hero turned Villian turned Prodigal Son. 

After winning a pair of titles in South Beach with his cast of characters, LeBron James vowed to bring the Larry O'Brien Trophy to Cleveland... To Akron... To Northeast Ohio... 

June 19, 2016: 

The final seconds had ticked off of the Clock in Oakland, California. Cavs 93, Warriors 89... Tears streamed down the cheeks of the two-time champion, four-time MVP, Kid from Akron...

Meanwhile, more than twenty-four hundred miles away, Cleveland, Ohio was swarmed with fans sharing the same tears, hugging perfect strangers, dancing on police cars while officers watched in shared jubilation.

He did it; he kept his promise. LeBron had returned to Cleveland and brought the title with him. 

(Photo Credit: Justina Bucceri, Rubber City Radio Group) 

June 8, 2018: 

With still more than four minutes remaining on the game clock in Game 4 of the 2018 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena, LeBron James walked off the court wearing number 23 for the Cleveland Cavaliers. While giving congratulations to members of the Golden State Warriors, who would go on to win Game 4, completing the sweep of the Cavs in the Finals, The Kid from Akron was met with a standing ovation and chants of "MVP! MVP! MVP!" from 20,562 fans, most, if not all of whom were on their feet. 

Respect...

Respect for the man who had put an entire team..., an entire city on his shoulders, and carried them all back to the NBA Finals for the fourth year in a row. A little help from his friends, sure; but "a little" doesn't begin to stress the perceived solo mission LeBron embarked on throughout the 2018 NBA Playoffs. 

July 1, 2018: 

The daylight was dwindling, but the heat still sweltered. With most of the region wrapping up the day, the news broke, just about 8 p.m.: 

Just hours into the NBA Free Agency, LeBron's decision was made, speculation could rest, and a fanbase could be content with a superstar's decision and begin to move forward (or not). 

It didn't take Cavs owner Dan Gilbert too long, much like after LeBron's first exit, to respond to LBJ's decision, but the difference in those two responses was night and day: 

"We will always remember the evening of June 19, 2016 as the Cleveland Cavaliers, led by LeBron James, ended the 52-year drought delivering the long elusive championship that many thought they would never see... A championship that united generations of Clevelanders, both living and passed.

Virtually anyone with roots in Northeast Ohio paused and felt the memories of the past and the utter joy that the burden of the so-called 'curse' was finally a thing of the past. Cleveland, Ohio was the home of a championship team for the first time since 1964. Words do not express the meaning and the feeling this accomplishment brought to the people of Northeast Ohio.

None of this would have happened if LeBron James did not agree to come back home and lead the Cavaliers to the promised land. The entire Cavaliers franchise thanks LeBron for that precious moment and for all of the excitement he delivered as he led our team to four straight NBA Finals appearances.

LeBron is a family man, first. We wish his kids, his wife Savannah, his mother Gloria, and LeBron himself nothing but the best in the years and decades ahead. LeBron's connection to Akron, Cleveland and all of Northeast Ohio will most certainly endure as his commitment to the region and his support of many important causes has been impactful to so many kids and families.

LeBron, you came home and delivered the ultimate goal. Nothing but appreciation and gratitude for everything you put into every moment you spent in a Cavaliers uniform. We look forward to the retirement of the famous #23 Cavs jersey one day down the line..."

July 2, 2018: 

A deep breath.

A moment of reflection.

A realization that most of us in Northeast Ohio do not wake up with the presumption that an athlete or a sport is going to dictate how our day goes. For so many of us, there are our families, our friends, our pets (Hi Amos!), our careers, our hearts and our souls, our love, and the list goes on and on. 

Taking solace in that, I tip my cap to you LeBron. I thank you for giving Northeast Ohio that moment on the night of June 19, 2016, when we cried tears of joy, alongside family, friends, and fellow fans; when you swelled a community with pride, love, and unrelenting joy. 

Tom Withers of the Associated Press joined the Sam and Brad Show to talk about the Cavaliers, LeBron's possible destination, and more on a Thursday afternoon. 

Former Brooklyn Nets GM and ESPN Front Office Insider Bobby Marks joined the Sam and Brad Show to recap Thursday's NBA Draft.

Former Brooklyn Nets GM and ESPN Front Office Insider Bobby Marks joined the Sam and Brad Show to recap Thursday's NBA Draft.

Fox Sports Ohio's Fred McLeod spoke with Brad Russell and Justin McKinney about the drafting of Collin Sexton at #8 for the NBA Draft.

 The Cavs are excited about their new prospect and look forward to seeing what he can do on the court.

NCAA college basketball analyst for ESPN and host at 1070 The Fan in Indianapolis Dan Dakich spoke with Sam and Brad to talk NBA Draft this afternoon.

Coverage begins for the NBA draft  tonight at 7 p.m and the Cavaliers have the #8 pick obtained in the Kyrie Irving trade.