Wine and Gold Talk Podcast
335 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★ - 76 ratingsGet the latest news and analysis about the Cleveland Cavaliers from Ethan Sands, Chris Fedor and special guests on cleveland.com.
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Episodes
Debunking the theory of the Cavs manipulating first-round playoff matchup
April 15, 2024 09:00 - 46 minutesIn this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, the hosts discuss the Cavs' decision to rest key players and the perception that they intentionally lost the game to manipulate playoff matchups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are the Cavs playoffs ready after win over Pacers?
April 13, 2024 09:17 - 37 minutesThe Wine and Gold Talk Podcast discusses the Cavs' victory over the Indiana Pacers and their upcoming playoff prospects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Playoff matchups, Donovan Mitchell’s Cleveland return, Cavs offensive struggles
April 11, 2024 09:00 - 32 minutesIn this episode of Wine and Gold Talk podcast, the hosts analyze the Cavs’ upcoming game against the Indiana Pacers and the importance of securing a top-five spot in the Eastern Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Cavs need to make changes to regain their defensive identity
April 10, 2024 09:00 - 45 minutesIn this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, the hosts discuss the Cavs' need to regain their defensive identity after recent struggles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Of the core four, who could the Cavs part with first?
April 09, 2024 08:58 - 43 minutesIn this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, the hosts engage in a therapy session for Cavs fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cavs’ inconsistent performance raises concerns for playoffs
April 08, 2024 09:00 - 39 minutesIn this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, the hosts discuss the Cavs’ recent loss and its impact on their playoff positioning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fast Food Face-off: In-N-Out Overrated?
April 05, 2024 09:00 - 44 minutesIn this episode of the Wine & Gold Talk Podcast, the hosts debate the best fast-food burger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Looking at all potential first-round playoff matchups for the Cavs
April 04, 2024 20:40 - 18 minutesIn this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, host Ethan Sands discusses potential playoff matchups for the Cavs. He analyzes the difficulties each team poses and the challenges the Cavs would face. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell are blitzed in the playoffs, can Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley handle the pressure?
April 03, 2024 09:00 - 30 minutesIn this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, the hosts analyze the Cavs’ offensive strategies and the importance of role players in the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Could Darius Garland get benched if his play doesn't improve?
April 02, 2024 09:00 - 42 minutesIn this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, the hosts answer questions from subscribers on Subtext. They discuss Darius Garland's recent performance, the possibility of him getting benched, and how the Cavs are preparing for the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Did Donovan Mitchell return too soon for the Cavs?
April 01, 2024 09:00 - 32 minutesIn this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, the hosts highlight the importance of Donovan Mitchell being at his best for the Cavs' success and the challenges they face without him, especially heading into the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should Donovan Mitchell wear a mask in his return?
March 29, 2024 09:00 - 47 minutesIn this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, the hosts speculate on whether Donovan Mitchell will wear a mask and the potential theatrics that could come with it, delving into the players who've succeeded in the black mask. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who are the Cavs predicted to play in the first round of the playoffs?
March 28, 2024 09:00 - 40 minutesIn this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, the hosts discuss the Cavs' potential playoff seeding and their potential first-round matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How much does the Cavs' playoff success impact Donovan Mitchell’s future with the team? Hey, Chris!
March 27, 2024 09:00 - 36 minutesIn this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, the host delves into the importance of the Cavs' success in hopes of retaining All-Star Donovan Mitchell for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jarrett Allen's steady presence, and the importance of joy for the Cavs
March 26, 2024 09:00 - 20 minutesIn this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, the host emphasizes the dependability of Jarrett Allen and the Cavs’ mentality going into the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should the Cavs prioritize resting players over wins before the playoffs?
March 25, 2024 09:00 - 32 minutesIn this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, the hosts acknowledge the challenges the team has faced since the All-Star break and the importance of finding their rhythm before the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How closely are the Cavs monitoring March Madness for draft prospects?
March 22, 2024 09:00 - 47 minutesIn this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, the hosts discuss how the importance of the NBA Draft has changed over the years for the Cavs while highlighting a couple of players in this year's March Madness that could be on the Cavs' radar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sports betting impacting the NBA, Cavs injury update and breaking down late-game plays
March 21, 2024 09:00 - 31 minutesIn this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, the hosts delve into the impact of betting on the NBA and how it affects players and coaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Has Eastern Conference seeding impacted the Cavs' game plan perspective?
March 20, 2024 09:00 - 39 minutesIn this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, the hosts discuss the impact of injuries on the Cavs and analyze the importance of banking wins and playoff seeding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How injuries could affect the Cavs' rotations heading into the playoffs
March 19, 2024 09:00 - 25 minutesIn this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, the hosts delve into the challenges of managing depth and rotations while discussing the difficulty J.B. Bickerstaff faces in balancing the Cavs' roster when healthy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will Marcus Morris Sr. see minutes in his first Cavs game? Wine and Gold Talk Podcast
March 18, 2024 09:00 - 38 minutesIn this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, the hosts discuss Marcus Morris Sr.’s role for the Cavs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can where you get drafted affect your NBA career?
March 15, 2024 09:00 - 23 minutesIn this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, the host discusses the challenges faced by young players in the NBA and how their differences could pertain to the teams they are drafted by, using the Cleveland Charge’s Sharife Cooper and Emoni Bates, among other players around the league as examples. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who are the Cavs' best and worst matchups in a first-round playoff series?
March 14, 2024 09:00 - 29 minutesThe hosts rank the Cavs’ potential first-round opponents and make predictions for the NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Donovan Mitchell’s availability against the Pelicans, Darius Garland’s late-game minutes, and Isaac Okoro’s potential contract
March 13, 2024 20:17 - 49 minutesThe hosts send out a midday podcast to give insight on Donovan Mitchell's availability for Wednesday's matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans and more about the Cavs' future heading into the playoffs and even next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The NBA needs to change the 65-game rule, but how?
March 12, 2024 09:00 - 39 minutesThe hosts discuss the NBA’s rules regarding player eligibility and express their thoughts on Donovan Mitchell’s ineligibility for All-NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Was Dean Wade's importance spotlighted in his absence?
March 11, 2024 09:00 - 36 minutesIn this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, the hosts highlight the importance of players like Dean Wade and Tristan Thompson in the Cavs' lineup and provide updates on the return of Donovan Mitchell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Darius Garland needs to go from good to great to lead Cavs through injuries
March 08, 2024 10:00 - 30 minutesIn this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, Ethan Sands and Chris Fedor discuss Darius Garland's recent performances and the importance of his increased production during the stretch with multiple injured Cavs players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Georges Niang bounces back after recent offensive slump
March 07, 2024 10:00 - 20 minutesIn this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, host Ethan Sands recaps the Cavs’ game against the Atlanta Hawks. He discusses the team’s slow start and their comeback in the third quarter led by Jarrett Allen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How does beating the Celtics impact the Cavs' injury-driven lineup?
March 06, 2024 10:00 - 24 minutesIn this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, host Ethan Sands discusses the Cavs' historic comeback victory against the Boston Celtics. He delves into the impact of injuries on the team and how they could provoke potential lineup changes in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who needs to step up for the Cavs with Donovan Mitchell injured?
March 05, 2024 11:30 - 46 minutesIn this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, the hosts discuss the impact of the injuries to multiple Cavs players on their upcoming games, particularly against tough opponents like the Boston Celtics. They also analyze the Cavs’ standing in the Eastern Conference and the importance of playoff matchups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tough March schedule will test Cavs, starting with loss to Knicks
March 04, 2024 10:00 - 40 minutesIn this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, the hosts discuss the Cavs' recent loss to the New York Knicks and its implications for the team's playoff hopes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are the Cavs eyeing anyone in the buyout market? Hey, Chris!: Wine and Gold Talk Podcast
March 01, 2024 10:00 - 42 minutesIn this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, the hosts answer questions from subscribers about the Cavs’record without Darius Garland, rebounding woes, new offensive actions, rotations, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How can the Cavs adjust their rotations to play Sam Merrill and Dean Wade more?
February 29, 2024 10:00 - 36 minutesIn this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, Ethan Sands and Chris Fedor discuss the difficulty of creating rotations that allows for all valuable assets to play meaningful minutes, focusing on J.B. Bickerstaff’s comfortability with keeping the rotation under 10 players for the Cavs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cavs revel in win, but remain cautious: vigilance needed to restore dominance
February 28, 2024 10:00 - 16 minutesIn this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, host Ethan Sands discusses the Cavs' thrilling win over the Dallas Mavericks. The standout performance of Max Strus, who made five three-pointers in the final four minutes of the game, is highlighted. The Cavs' sloppy play to start and turnovers, their ability to bounce back, and their balanced attack and ball movement are examined. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Kyrie Irving or Donovan Mitchell the second-best Cavs player of all time?
February 27, 2024 10:00 - 41 minutesIn this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, the hosts discuss various topics including the second-best Cavalier of all time, the upcoming Cavs vs. Mavericks matchup, and the impact of Kyrie Irving on the Dallas Mavericks. The conversation touches on the topic of changing American basketball culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cavs weather Wizards scare, Garland's resurgence, and the road ahead
February 26, 2024 10:00 - 16 minutesIn this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, host Ethan Sands recaps the Cavs' game against the Wizards and discusses the team's recent performance. Sands also addresses the criticism towards Darius Garland and emphasizes the importance of his role on the team. He shares Donovan Mitchell's support for Garland and defends his contributions to the team. Sands concludes by discussing the upcoming schedule and the challenges the Cavs will face. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
How Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu set the All-Star standard
February 23, 2024 10:00 - 42 minutesIn this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, the hosts delve into the importance of the Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu three-point shootout during All-Star weekend and why it epitomized how all the All-Star events should look in years to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Drafting the 3 most consequential Cavs storylines coming out of the All-Star break
February 21, 2024 18:06 - 41 minutesIn this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, co-hosts Chris Fedor and Jimmy Watkins (filling in for Ethan Sands) discuss the Cavs’ scorching hot streak, whether they have corrected the problems that ailed them during last season’s playoff loss to the Knicks, where they stand in the Eastern Conference’s hierarchy. Also, they discuss the Craig Porter Jr. success story. Topics include: · The All-Star game has lost its appeal and needs to be improved to make it more exciting and meani...
Are the Cavs true Eastern Conference contenders heading into the NBA All-Star break?
February 15, 2024 20:59 - 45 minutesHosts Chris Fedor and Jimmy Watkins (filling in for Ethan Sands) discuss the Cavs' progress in solving their playoff issues and their potential in the upcoming postseason. They also analyze Donovan Mitchell's perspective on the team's playoff potential, rank Eastern Conference contenders and highlight the importance of small draft wins such as Craig Porter Jr. Highlights: 00:00 Introduction and All-Star Break Recap 03:03 Cavs' Progress in Solving Playoff Issues 06:43 Expectations for the Cavs...
Did the Cavs' loss to the 76ers confirm Dean Wade's importance?
February 13, 2024 10:00 - 29 minutesIn this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, the hosts cover defensive issues, the importance of Dean Wade, Donovan Mitchell's MVP candidacy, the team's resilience, Darius Garland's performance, and the Cavs' execution in clutch situations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Patrick Mahomes' knack for rallying bad teams akin to LeBron James'?
February 12, 2024 10:00 - 29 minutesIn this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, the hosts delve into the athletes who have willed their teams to championship games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Which team could give the Cavs the most trouble after the deadline?
February 09, 2024 10:00 - 25 minutesIn this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, the hosts discuss which team could pose the most trouble for the Cavs in a seven-game series after their acquisitions at the trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Darius Garland and Evan Mobley gaining confidence in Cavs winning system
February 08, 2024 10:00 - 36 minutesIn this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, the hosts delve into Darius Garland and Evan Mobley's performance in the recent contest against the Wizards and how the two starters are reacclimating from injuries to the Cavs' winning system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA All-Star festivities and trade deadline talk
February 07, 2024 10:00 - 52 minutesIn this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, the hosts delve into Jarrett Allen not being named an All-Star, Donovan Mitchell competing in the three-point contest, and take a look ahead at potential trade deadline moves around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Could the Cavs pursue Alex Caruso at the trade deadline?
February 06, 2024 08:44 - 26 minutesIn this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, the hosts answer questions from loyal subscribers that mainly focus on the trade deadline and what the Cavs could do to bolster their roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Evan Mobley’s new shot could take the Cavs to new heights
February 05, 2024 10:00 - 48 minutesIn this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, the hosts dive into the seismic potential of Evan Mobley's newfound shooting confidence, sparking a rivalry, reshaping team dynamics, and setting the stage for the Cavs' ascent in the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What are the chances that Jarrett Allen gets into the All-Star game?
February 02, 2024 10:00 - 16 minutesIn this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, host Ethan Sands discusses how Jarrett Allen, who wasn’t selected as an All-Star reserve, could still make it to Indianapolis for the All-Star game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Inside the Cavs locker room: Jarrett Allen plays through illness and Darius Garland returns
February 01, 2024 10:00 - 18 minutesIn this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, host Ethan Sands discusses the return of Darius Garland and highlights Jarrett Allen's performance while playing through illness in the win over the Pistons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How could rotations look as the Cavs near full strength?
January 31, 2024 10:00 - 36 minutesIn this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, the hosts answers questions about the Cavs from subscribers in this week's rendition of 'Hey Chris!' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How will Darius Garland's return affect the Cavs' offense?
January 30, 2024 10:00 - 42 minutesWith the pending return of Darius Garland ahead of the Cavs' Wednesday contest against the Detroit Pistons, hosts Ethan Sands and Chris Fedor discuss how the return of the team's point guard could affect the offensive scheme that has grown in his absence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices