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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The Wine and Gold Talk Podcast returns: Chris Fedor and Hayden Grove break down the potential departure of John Beilein from the Cleveland Cavaliers
February 17, 2020 23:46 - 1 hourWith reports swirling in regards to John Belien, the Cleveland Cavaliers and a potential parting between the two, the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast is back with Cavs beat reporter Chris Fedor and sports/social media producer/reporter Hayden Grove. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cleveland Cavaliers' season outlook with Fred McLeod
September 04, 2018 04:04 - 1 hourEpisode Notes Cleveland Cavaliers play-by-play man Fred McLeod stops by to reflect on the last four years and how he will remember LeBron James' time in Cleveland. The guys also discuss the Cavaliers' season outlook, the kind of expectations that should be placed on the team and how Tyronn Lue's approach will change. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former Cavaliers GM David Griffin on Cavs playoff chances, Kevin Love's extension and Ty Lue's coaching
August 27, 2018 02:56 - 1 hourEpisode Notes On this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, Joe Vardon and Chris Fedor are joined by former Cavaliers GM David Griffin. The trio discuss Griffin's time in Cleveland, whether anything would be different had he stayed with the Cavs, why he believes Kevin Love will have the best season of his career and Tyronn Lue's chances of getting Cavs to the playoffs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LeBron James next chapter: Chat with Tania Ganguli and Dan Woike of LA Times
August 21, 2018 03:19 - 56 minutesEpisode Notes Joe Vardon and Chris Fedor are joined by Tania Ganguli and Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times to discuss LeBron James' next chapter of his career. The four of them trade tips on covering LeBron while discussing the lofty expectations for him in LA and what would be considered a successful tenure with the Lakers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Did Vegas oddsmakers set Cavaliers win total too low?
August 13, 2018 04:00 - 53 minutesEpisode Notes On this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, Joe Vardon returns from vacation to discuss comparisons between LeBron James and Tiger Woods, whether the Cavaliers deserve more respect than they are getting and the Cavs' projected win total. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How has Cavs front office done in light of losing LeBron James?
August 03, 2018 16:18 - 48 minutesEpisode Notes Joe Vardon and Chris Fedor dicuss all of the Cleveland Cavaliers' off-season moves, including Kevin Love's new extension, an agreement with David Nwaba and LeBron James' departure. The guys also disucss how much pressure is on Love in the post-LeBron era. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why Cavaliers are against tanking and Kevin Love's future
July 13, 2018 03:55 - 55 minutesEpisode Notes Joe Vardon and Chris Fedor discuss Joe's trip to Las Vegas, how the league views the Cavaliers' chances after LeBron James' departure and what the future holds for Kevin Love. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LeBron James, The Departure, and the Cleveland Cavaliers
July 02, 2018 15:09 - 1 hourChris Fedor and Joe Vardon talk about LeBron James' deaprture from the Cleveland Cavaliers, why he chose the Los Angeles Lakers and what's next for Cleveland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should Cavaliers still be willing to trade Collin Sexton?
June 25, 2018 09:00 - 49 minutesEpisode Notes Joe Vardon and Chris Fedor discuss the Cavaliers' decision to draft Collin Sexton with the No. 8 pick and whether he will remain with the team or be used in a potential trade. The guys also discuss Kevin Love's future and why they believe LeBron James' choice is likely a two-team race. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Which team is LeBron James' best option in free agency?
June 14, 2018 19:06 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBEpisode Notes Chris Fedor and Joe Vardon discuss LeBron James' upcoming summer decision and which team makes the most sense. The guys also discuss the Cavs' best options to improve the roster in hopes of being more appealing to LeBron and which direction they may go in 2018 NBA Draft. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Which team is LeBron James' best option in free agency?
June 14, 2018 19:06 - 54 minutesEpisode Notes Chris Fedor and Joe Vardon discuss LeBron James' upcoming summer decision and which team makes the most sense. The guys also discuss the Cavs' best options to improve the roster in hopes of being more appealing to LeBron and which direction they may go in 2018 NBA Draft. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How can Cavaliers bounce back in NBA Finals?
June 06, 2018 14:49 - 1 hourEpisode Notes Joe Vardon and Chris Fedor recap the first two games of the NBA Finals and discuss what changes need to be made going into Game 3. We also hit on whether the Warriors are vulnerable and if the Warriors are truly vulnerable, should Cleveland's front office being getting more criticism for not putting team in better position to take advantage of that? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will Cavs make NBA Finals more competitive than expected?
June 01, 2018 18:19 - 40 minutesEpisode Notes Joe Vardon and Chris Fedor recap wild Game 1 of the NBA Finals, including JR Smith's late-game blunder, what irked the Cavs most about the series-opening loss and LeBron James' performance. The guys also discuss whether the Cavs did enough positive things in Game 1 to believe they can pull the upset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Have Cavaliers figured out formula against Celtics heading into Game 5?
May 22, 2018 23:56 - 45 minutesEpisode Notes With the Eastern Conference finals tied at two games apiece, Joe Vardon and Chris Fedor recap the first four games of the series and discuss which team has the upperhand. Also, is there anything Celtics head coach Brad Stevens can do to counter Tyronn Lue's Tristan Thompson move? And which player, aside from LeBron James, is most important heading to Boston? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is LeBron James' Cavaliers future tied to Eastern Conference finals outcome?
May 16, 2018 21:45 - 55 minutesEpisode Notes With the Cleveland Cavaliers dropping the first two games of the Eastern Conference finals, Joe Vardon and Chris Fedor discuss how worried the team should be about its chances of coming back against Boston and what the Cavs need to change heading into Game 3. The guys also discuss LeBron James' future, how much the Brooklyn Nets is tied into that and whether this year's outcome will impact that decision. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more abo...
Cavs-Celtics series preview and predictions
May 11, 2018 04:14 - 34 minutesEpisode Notes Joe Vardon and Chris Fedor recap the Cleveland Cavaliers' sweep against the Toronto Raptors and whether the team found a working formula. Also, a preview of Cavs-Celtics and giving Tyronn Lue credit for his role in the team's playoff success. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cavs-Raptors Game 1 recap and Kevin Love's struggles
May 03, 2018 13:12 - 49 minutesEpisode Notes Joe Vardon and Chris Fedor discuss Cleveland's improbable Game 1 win against Toronto and what may change heading into Game 2. They also talk about the continued struggles of Kevin Love and whether moving him back to power forward is the best solution. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Making sense of Cavs-Pacers series
April 24, 2018 16:16 - 29 minutesEpisode Notes Joe Vardon and Chris Fedor share their thoughts after four games of the Cavs-Pacers series and whether the Cavs are the better team. The guys also talk about how Tyronn Lue has adjusted throughout, the importance of LeBron James getting help and the most important thing to come from the Game 4 win. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should Cavaliers be confident about chances against Pacers?
April 19, 2018 19:26 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBEpisode Notes On this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, Joe Vardon and Chris Fedor discuss how the Cleveland Cavaliers should feel about their chances against the Indiana Pacers, whether Kevin Love can flourish as the second option, which team should be more confident, criticisms of Tyronn Lue and adjustments heading into Game 3. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Should Cavaliers be confident about chances against Pacers?
April 19, 2018 19:26 - 37 minutesEpisode Notes On this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, Joe Vardon and Chris Fedor discuss how the Cleveland Cavaliers should feel about their chances against the Indiana Pacers, whether Kevin Love can flourish as the second option, which team should be more confident, criticisms of Tyronn Lue and adjustments heading into Game 3. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cavaliers' concerns, possible adjustments following Game 1 loss
April 16, 2018 04:26 - 25 minutesEpisode Notes On this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, Joe Vardon and Chris Fedor give their immediate reactions to the Cleveland Cavaliers' Game 1 loss against Indiana. The guys discuss Tyronn Lue's lineup, adjustments that need to be made before Game 2 and LeBron James' massive burden. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cavs-Pacers and Eastern Conference playoff preview
April 13, 2018 10:00 - 43 minutesEpisode Notes Joe Vardon and Chris Fedor discuss head coach Tyronn Lue's decision to use 10 players in the first round against Indiana, which players will miss the cut, the questions facing the team heading into the postseason and which player has the most to prove. The guys also break down the either Eastern Conference series. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tyronn Lue's impending return and Cavaliers' playoff rotation
April 03, 2018 10:00 - 44 minutesEpisode Notes On this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, Joe Vardon and Chris Fedor discuss what will change when Tyronn Lue returns as head coach, what the playoff rotation will look like and the importance of this challenging week ahead. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Love's impact and the Cavaliers' third-most important player
March 27, 2018 15:32 - 33 minutesEpisode Notes On this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, Joe Vardon and Chris Fedor discuss Kevin Love's recent return and how it has impacted the rest of the Cavaliers' offense. The guys also discuss the team's third-most important player and whether LeBron James' recent play has earned him more MVP recognition. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tyronn Lue's health and Cleveland Cavaliers' challenging lineup decisions
March 21, 2018 15:34 - 43 minutesEpisode Notes On this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, Joe Vardon and Chris Fedor discuss Tyronn Lue's health and when he may return to the sidelines. They also chat about the challenging lineup decisions ahead and the best way to juggle the deep rotation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cavaliers' trip to LA, Ty Lue's defensive schemes and dropping from contention
March 13, 2018 10:00 - 53 minutesEpisode Notes On this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, Joe Vardon and Chris Fedor discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers' current road trip, LeBron James playing in Los Angeles, the continued defensive struggles and whether the Cavs deserve the benfit of the doubt when it comes to their Eastern Conference championship chances. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Love's courage, Tristan Thompson's role and buyout candidates
March 07, 2018 17:05 - 31 minutesEpisode Notes On this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Joe Vardon and Chris Fedor discuss Kevin Love's piece on the Player's Tribune about dealing with panic attacks, how important he is to the Cleveland Cavaliers' championship chances and what Tristan Thompson's role is with Larry Nance Jr. fitting so well in the starting lineup. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Does LeBron James' historic month give him MVP chance?
March 01, 2018 11:00 - 40 minutesEpisode Notes On this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, Joe Vardon and Chris Fedor discuss possible lineup changes Tyronn Lue should consider, how to get Rodney Hood more involved on offense, which player will be out of the rotation when Kevin Love returns and whether LeBron James' historic February means he still has an MVP shot. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Do Cavaliers' trades make them Eastern Conference favorites again?
February 13, 2018 11:00 - 46 minutesEpisode Notes On this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, Joe Vardon and Chris Fedor discuss the new-look Cavaliers and whether the trades have once again made them the favorites to win the Eastern Conference. The guys also disucss how the roster makeover will impact LeBron James' future See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LeBron James' future and Cleveland Cavaliers' options at NBA trade deadline
February 06, 2018 18:14 - 55 minutesEpisode Notes On this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, Joe Vardon and Chris Fedor discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers' options at thge NBA trade deadline. The guys also discuss how the next 48 hours will impact LeBron James' future in Cleveland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jeff Van Gundy on Cleveland Cavaliers' championship chances and LeBron's future
February 02, 2018 22:10 - 27 minutesEpisode Notes On this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, Chris Fedor is joined by ESPN NBA Analyst Jeff Van Gundy to talk about the Cleveland Cavaliers' struggles and whether they are still the best team in the Eastern Conference. Van Gundy also discusses Cleveland's championship chances and LeBron James' future. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Examining Cleveland Cavaliers top priority at trade deadline
January 30, 2018 17:15 - 37 minutesEpisode Notes On this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, Joe Vardon and Chris Fedor discuss the NBA trade deadline, which is fast approaching. The guys react to the Clippers-Pistons trade and what that means for the Cavs' pursuit of DeAndre Jordan and Lou Williams. They also discuss Cleveland's top priority in a trade. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What can Cleveland Cavaliers do to turn season around?
January 23, 2018 11:00 - 34 minutesEpisode Notes On this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, Joe Vardon and Chris Fedor discuss the many issues surrounding the Cleveland Cavaliers and what can be done to turn the season around. The guys also discuss head coach Tyronn Lue's comments about not making any lineup changes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can Cavaliers make a move to close gap on Warriors?
January 16, 2018 18:23 - 59 minutesEpisode Notes On this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, Joe Vardon and Chris Fedor recap the Cleveland Cavaliers' loss to the Golden State Warriors and whether there are any move the Cavs can make to close the gap. The guys also discuss the silliness surrounding the Brooklyn pick. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should Cavaliers view Celtics as legitimate threat?
October 20, 2017 14:03 - 34 minutesEpisode Notes On this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, Cavs reporters Chris Fedor and Joe Vardon discuss whether J.R. Smith is correct in saying the Celtics aren't a real threat to the Cavaliers and why Richard Jefferson was the one to go. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices