Explore every episode of the podcast The Chase Down: A Cleveland Cavaliers Pod
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| 24-25 Season Previews Boston Celtics with Bobby Manning | 29 Aug 2024 | 01:03:46 | |
Justin and Carter are joined by Bobby Manning of CLNS Media to discuss the upcoming season for the Boston Celtics. They discuss why Bobby believes the Cavs gave the Celtics their toughest fight enroute to their title, how the teams will matchup next season and how the rest of the East measures up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 2024-25 Season Preview: New York Knicks with Andrew Claudio | 22 Aug 2024 | 01:17:48 | |
Justin and Carter are joined by Andrew Claudio from Knicks Film School to discuss the offseason for the Knicks, how they matchup against the Cavs, and how many contenders there are in the Eastern Conference. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Cavs Big Board with Maxwell Baumbach | 21 Jun 2024 | 01:13:33 | |
Justin and Carter are joined by Maxwell Baumbach of No Ceilings NBA to discuss the strength of this draft outside of the lottery. They look at the options that could be available to the Cavs, diving into the wings, bigs and guards that could be in consideration at pick 20. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Cavs Lose To Knicks In 5 | 27 Apr 2023 | 00:58:48 | |
The Cleveland Cavaliers season is over after the Knicks earned a 4-1 series win. Justin and Mac Robinson analyze what went wrong in Game 5, and take a first look at what might come next for the team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Cavs On The Brink vs Knicks | 24 Apr 2023 | 00:55:33 | |
Another poor offensive showing has the Cavaliers down 3-1 to the Knicks heading back to Cleveland. Carter and Justin react to a gut punch loss and try to dissect what's gone wrong for the Cavaliers in the postseason before looking forward and evaluating how the Cavaliers can extend the series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Cavs Miss Their Shot in Game Three | 22 Apr 2023 | 00:36:07 | |
Cold shooting was costly as the Cavs miss an opportunity to take back home court in their series against the Knicks. Justin and Carter provide their postgame thoughts on what went wrong for Cleveland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Cavs vs Knicks Game 3 Preview | 21 Apr 2023 | 00:55:45 | |
Justin and Carter preview Friday's Game 3 tilt against the New York Knicks in Madison Square Garden and discuss how the rotation might change, what the Knicks might do to punch back and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Game 2 Instant Reactions | 19 Apr 2023 | 00:25:02 | |
Justin and Carter go live from the Cavaliers offices after Game 2 to discuss what went so well for the Cavaliers in their 107-90 victory against the New York Knicks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Feats Of Strength with The Dunker Spot | 14 Apr 2023 | 00:57:47 | |
Steve Jones Jr and Nekias Duncan of The Dunker Spot join Justin and Carter to discuss the intricacies of the matchup between the Cavs and Knicks. Diving into how the Cavs will handle the physicality of this series, what adjustments we may see and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Knicks Series Preview with Knicks Film School | 13 Apr 2023 | 01:13:19 | |
The postseason is fast approaching, and Jonathan Macri and Andrew Claudio of Knicks Film School join the podcast to dive further into the matchup between the Knicks and Cavaliers. The gang discusses Julius Randle's health, what each team's strengths and weaknesses are and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Magic Number | 07 Apr 2023 | 00:55:58 | |
The Cavaliers dominated the Magic without the top six players in their rotation. Justin and Carter react to the Cavaliers locking up home court advantage in the postseason, Danny Green's big game, the play of Isaiah Mobley and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Locking Down Home Court | 04 Apr 2023 | 00:58:01 | |
The Cavaliers are one win away from securing home court advantage in the first round of the playoffs. Justin and Carter react to the loss against the Knicks and the win against the Pacers while evaluating the health of the team, Dean Wade's start, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Knicks Tape with Andrew Claudio | 31 Mar 2023 | 01:08:40 | |
Andrew Claudio of Knicks Film School joins Justin and Carter to discuss a potential series between the Cavs and Knicks. As well as the Julius Randle injury, and some of the matchups and adjustments we may see both Friday against the Knicks, and in the postseason. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Support Structure | 13 Jun 2024 | 01:05:16 | |
Justin and Carter dive into the Cavs supporting cast from last season and how they fit alongside the core. Discussing what skillsets they would like to see the team add in the offseason, and whether some of those needs can be addressed internally. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Houston, We Have Playoffs | 27 Mar 2023 | 00:56:25 | |
The Cleveland Cavaliers have clinched a playoff berth with their win over the Houston Rockets. Justin and Carter break down a strong performance from the Cavs big men before taking a look at the playoff landscape. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Iceman Cometh | 24 Mar 2023 | 00:51:44 | |
Justin and Carter react to Isaac Okoro's game-winning three against the Brooklyn Nets before breaking down the game, the East playoff picture and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Final Stretch with Kelsey Russo | 21 Mar 2023 | 00:55:07 | |
Kelsey Russo of The Athletic joins the show to discuss her feature on Evan Mobley and the growth he's shown over the season. As well as the emergence of Caris LeVert and the importance of the final nine games of the regular season for the Cavs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Sixers Charge Past Cavs | 16 Mar 2023 | 00:43:32 | |
Justin and Carter react to the Cavs losing a tough one to the Sixers, as well as where the team stands after a 3-1 road trip. They look at what takeaways from the Sixers loss can be applicable to postseason basketball, as well as the strong play recently from Caris LeVert. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Seeding Talk | 14 Mar 2023 | 00:55:19 | |
Justin and Carter recap the Cavs win over the Hornets before taking a look at an Eastern Conference playoff picture that seems to be becoming more solidified by the day. They also discuss some concerns heading into the playoffs, and what they're looking to learn from the final games of the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| South Beach Split with Evan Dammarell | 11 Mar 2023 | 00:57:34 | |
Evan Dammarell of Locked On Cavs joins the show to discuss the Cavs splitting their series in Miami, as well as the injuries to Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen and what we can get out of the remaining games this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Southern Swing with Wes Goldberg | 08 Mar 2023 | 00:57:14 | |
Wes Goldberg of Locked On Heat joins the show to preview the Cavs two game series against the Miami Heat, and talk about some of the pressure facing both teams over the last month of the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Beantown Blueprint with Jay King | 03 Mar 2023 | 00:44:51 | |
Jay King of The Athletic joins the show to discuss the Cavs loss to the Celtics. He and Justin discuss how Boston was able to get the upper hand, as well as what lessons the Cavs can learn from the Celtics team building over the last few years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Closing Time with Spencer Davies | 28 Feb 2023 | 01:00:05 | |
Spencer Davies of BasketballNews.com joins the show to discuss the Cavs bouncing back from their losing streak with a commanding win over the Raptors. Plus a discussion about a very important two weeks for the Cavs as they look to solidify their position in the Eastern Conference. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Post-Break Mailbag | 23 Feb 2023 | 01:08:59 | |
The Cavaliers are set to enter their stretch run of the season after the All-Star Break, and Justin and Carter are opening up the mailbag to answer listener's questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Take That For Data | 05 Jun 2024 | 01:10:44 | |
The boys are back! After two weeks off, Justin and Carter dive into the news that they missed and provide their thoughts on the firing of J.B. Bickerstaff as well as the team's coaching search. From their they dive into the data from the last two years as a means to evaluate the fit of the team's core, and the challenging team building questions the organization will face this summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Better To Have Loved and Lost | 21 Feb 2023 | 00:46:53 | |
Justin and Carter react to the buyout of Kevin Love. They discuss what his Cavs tenure meant to both of them, his legacy with the team and what this means for the roster. As well as their thoughts on All Star Weekend and the performances of Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley in their events. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Coming Up Short in Philly | 17 Feb 2023 | 00:50:57 | |
Justin and Carter react to the Cavaliers 7-game winning streak coming to an end at the ends of the Philadelphia 76ers before looking ahead to the All-Star Break. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 7 Straight Heading to Philly | 13 Feb 2023 | 00:44:58 | |
Carter is joined by David Zavac to discuss the Cavaliers winning their 7th straight game against the San Antonio Spurs. The guys discuss an up-and-down effort vs the Spurs, Donovan Mitchell's bounceback stretch, Evan Mobley's recent offensive outburst and more! Subscribe to the Chase Down! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| All Quiet on the Cleveland Front | 10 Feb 2023 | 00:58:00 | |
Carter is joined by Jeff Nomina to recap a wild deadline day in the NBA. The guys discuss the Cavs decision to stand pat and the implications that could result, Kevin Durant's move to the Suns and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Rolling into the Deadline with Chris Fedor | 08 Feb 2023 | 00:55:52 | |
The Cavaliers easily took care of business on the road with back-to-back wins against the Pacers and Wizards. Cleveland.com's Chris Fedor joins Carter to discuss the state of the team, how active he feels the team could be at the deadline, Isaac Okoro's leap and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| You Find Out | 03 Feb 2023 | 00:49:06 | |
The Cavs dug deep and responded with a resounding win over the Memphis Grizzlies on national TV. Justin and Carter break down Darius Garland's star performance, the Dillon Brooks-Donovan Mitchell fracas, Ricky Rubio's electric fourth quarter and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Heat Of The Moment | 01 Feb 2023 | 00:49:33 | |
The Cavaliers continued to struggle with consistency in a hard-fought loss to Miami at home. Justin and Carter recap the game and dive into what went wrong for the Wine and Gold. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Missed Opportunity Against the Knicks | 26 Jan 2023 | 00:47:29 | |
The Cavaliers weren't able to mount a comeback against the Knicks in a 105-103 loss. Justin and Carter weigh in on another missed opportunity, how the rotations have looked as the team has gotten healthier, the bench's struggles and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Taking the Next Step with Dave DuFour | 24 Jan 2023 | 01:06:53 | |
Dave DuFour of The Athletic joins the podcast to discuss Evan Mobley's 38-point outburst against the Bucks, how he's developed thus far in his sophomore season, how the team can balance his development with a desire to win now and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Generational Talent with Brad Daugherty | 20 Jan 2023 | 00:55:50 | |
Cavaliers legend Brad Daugherty joins the pod to discuss the Cavaliers young core, his experience as an All-Star the last time the Jazz hosted the annual festivities, the team's culture and much more! After the interview, Justin and Carter recap the Cavs heartbreaking loss to the Grizzlies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Wrapping Up the 23-24 Season | 16 May 2024 | 00:55:33 | |
Justin and Carter react to the Cavs falling to the Celtics 4-1. Then take a look back on the season that was, how it stacked up to the goals for the year and the evaluations that will need to occur this offseason. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Bouncing Back vs The Pelicans | 17 Jan 2023 | 00:52:58 | |
The Cavaliers are back in the win column after a 4th quarter surge featuring clutch shots from Darius Garland downed a short-handed Pelicans team. Carter and Justin take a closer look at Isaac Okoro's defense on C.J. McCollum, Garland's late heroics, efficient nights from the big men and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Salt Lake Setback | 12 Jan 2023 | 00:53:39 | |
A 7-point possession in a wild fourth quarter doomed the Cavs against the Utah Jazz despite 46 points from Donovan Mitchell in his return to his former team's city. Carter and Justin weigh in on the loss, including Mitchell's monster performance, Evan Mobley's lockdown defense and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| At the Half | 10 Jan 2023 | 00:51:46 | |
As the Cavaliers hit the halfway point of the season, they sit at 26-15. Justin and Carter weigh in on the progress of the squad so far, react to the Nuggets and Suns games and discuss what they expect to see in the back half of the season! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Heading Out West | 06 Jan 2023 | 00:45:07 | |
The Cavaliers head to their last extended road trip of the season on a three-game winning streak with the team getting healthy on the horizon. Justin and Carter react to the team's ugly win against the Suns and preview the showdown against the Nuggets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Donovan Mitchell Enters the History Books | 03 Jan 2023 | 00:45:07 | |
Donovan Mitchell scored 71 points and dished out 11 assists in one of the greatest performances in NBA history. Justin and Carter try to put his night and the Cavs comeback win into words before reflecting on what 2022 meant for the Cleveland Cavaliers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Failing to Keep Pace in Indy | 30 Dec 2022 | 00:39:28 | |
The Cavaliers dropped their third straight game, this time to the Indiana Pacers as opponent three point shooting continues to hurt. Justin and Carter break down the game, discuss Darius Garland's in-game injury to his hand, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Looking To Rebound on the Road | 28 Dec 2022 | 00:56:58 | |
The Cavaliers finished their homestand after a statement win against the Bucks with a flat loss to Toronto before being outgunned by the Nets. Justin and Carter weigh in on the two losses to try to diagnose what went wrong before looking ahead to the two-game road trip against the Pacers and Bulls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Cavs Keep Rolling vs Bucks | 22 Dec 2022 | 00:48:36 | |
The Cavaliers held off a furious Bucks rally to win their fifth consecutive game and move within a game of the best record in the entire NBA. Justin and Carter react to the win and discuss what it means for the team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Monday Mailbag with Tony Pesta | 19 Dec 2022 | 01:06:17 | |
Justin is joined by Tony Pesta of Fear the Sword to answer some listener questions about the Cavs. Providing their thoughts about the Cavs offense, Evan Mobley's growth, unlocking Isaac Okoro, the wing rotation and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Moderate Sample Size Theater with Dan Favale | 16 Dec 2022 | 01:09:45 | |
Justin is joined by Dan Favale of Bleacher Report and the Hardwood Knocks Podcast to discuss the Cavs at the one third mark of the season. They break down whether or not the team has lived up to expectations at this point, areas for improvement, road struggles and some of the big questions the team will need to assess between now and the trade deadline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Cavs Fall Behind Celtics 3-1 | 14 May 2024 | 00:37:54 | |
Justin and Carter react to the Cavs coming up just short of tying the series despite the absence of Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen. Looking at what the game has taught us about the group and some lessons they can take from how they play when they're shorthanded. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Battling Inconsistency | 12 Dec 2022 | 00:47:31 | |
The Cavaliers split a back-to-back with Sacramento and Oklahoma City, and head on a Texas trip to square off with the Spurs and Dallas. Justin and Carter weigh in on the team's recent play, discuss the current standings in the East, the team's recent clutch woes and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Mitchell Is Dynamite on TNT | 07 Dec 2022 | 00:45:43 | |
Justin and Carter discuss the Cavs getting back to their winning ways at home with a primetime win over LeBron James. Breaking down big time outings from Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen, Darius Garland and some of their thoughts about the team moving forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Road Woes, LeBron Comes Home with Jordan Zirm | 05 Dec 2022 | 00:56:30 | |
Jordan Zirm joins Carter to break down the Cavaliers poor offensive outing against the Knicks, break down the level of concern with Dean Wade's injury before previewing what to expect with LeBron and the Lakers coming to town on National TV on Tuesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||