Wine And Gold Talk Podcast

The playoffs are quickly approaching for the Cavs as their first-round series with the Knicks begins Saturday -- so it's time to look back while also looking ahead. First, into the past we go: What has made J.B. Bickerstaff able to find success in Cleveland in a post-LeBron James era. Chris Fedor and Ashley Bastock discuss Chris' new story on J.B. Bickerstaff, taking an in-depth look at what has led Bickerstaff to being a success story in Cleveland right now. They dive into the important role his background played thanks to his father Bernie Bickerstaff, and J.B. Bickerstaff's personality relating to his players. And looking ahead: What's it going to take for Bickerstaff to get his team to be successful in a seven-game series? The two speculate about what kind of adjustments they might see. Finally, an update on Isaac Okoro, who has been battling a knee injury. Will he be able to play against the Knicks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Fedor and Hayden Grove take a look at the upcoming series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks, in addition to discussing why Evan Mobley will garner NBA Defensive Player of the Year votes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cavs have learned some valuable lessons over the last week -- at least, that's the hope after their tough March 31st loss to the New York Knicks, their upcoming first-round playoff opponent, and having to give their all in a close win over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday. Chris Fedor and Ashley Bastock discuss what lessons they think will be valuable as the Cavs prepare for their final regular season game on Sunday against Charlotte and as Cleveland gets ready for its first-round playoff series against New York. And then there's Donovan Mitchell's production. The All-Star has had 40-point games in each of his last four outings. He's also going dark on social media. Is he peaking at just the right time for Cleveland to make a postseason run? Finally, Chris and Ashley discuss the biggest Cavs' rotation questions heading into the postseason, including Isaac Okoro's knee injury, and what the roles of Danny Green and Ricky Rubio may look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Fedor and Ashley Bastock discuss the Cavs clinching a spot in the postseason for the first time without LeBron James on the roster in 25 years. The two also discuss what they were doing in 1998 the last time Cleveland accomplished the feat. On a macro level, the big discussion centers around the Cavs rebuild as a whole, and how not all rebuilds work out this way this quickly. And of course, there's the ever-important question, how important has coach J.B. Bickerstaff been to this team's turnaround, and what makes him the right guy to coach this group? Finally, Ashley and Chris close out by discussing the Cavs' favorable schedule the final six games of the season, and as Chris prepares to head to Atlanta, the two discuss the "magical" cups available in the Hawks' press room this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Fedor and Hayden Grove discuss who the Cleveland Cavaliers will likely face in the 2023 NBA Postseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Fedor and Hayden Grove answer questions about the rotation, the end of the regular season and what defines success for the Cleveland Cavaliers this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s not far fetched to believe that any one of the three major sports teams in Cleveland will play for a championship in the next 500 or so days.  Both the Browns and Cavaliers have made all-in moves, declaring themselves ready to win now. The Guardians, meanwhile, surprised many with their playoff run last year and have an exciting young core of players with, perhaps, the best manager the franchise has ever had. We try to answer the question on this podcast: Which coach or manager will win a championship first in Cleveland? We start by talking to our experts who cover them. Chris Fedor tells us about J.B. Bickerstaff. Paul Hoynes gives us the lowdown on Terry Francona. Mary Kay Cabot tells us everything we need to know about Kevin Stefanski. Then, Doug Lesmerises, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe try to answer the question: Which manager will win a championship first? Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Chris Fedor and Hayden Grove discuss the many different aspects of Kevin Love's departure from Cleveland, as well as his legacy with the Cavaliers and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Fedor and Hayden Grove discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers as they approach the NBA Trade Deadline, as well as Kyrie Irving's trade to the Dallas Mavericks and LeBron James' road to the NBA scoring record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Fedor and Hayden Grove discuss why the Cavaliers have the same 30-20 record that they did last season and evaluate the performance of J.B. Bickerstaff and Kevin Love this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Fedor and Hayden Grove discuss the return of Ricky Rubio to the Cavaliers as well as what the future may hold for Caris LeVert in Cleveland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Fedor and Hayden Grove discuss the reasons for Cleveland's latest losing spell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Fedor and Hayden Grove discuss the importance of Jarrett Allen and Donovan Mitchell to the Cavaliers as they stake their claim as one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cavaliers have acknowledged that LeBron James is Cleveland basketball, but they've now officially created their own path forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At 14-8 and in third in the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers are handling expectations well and even, perhaps, surpassing them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cavaliers had a scorching start to the season, but have since been ice cold. Chris Fedor and Hayden Grove discuss where the Cavaliers can get back to being themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Fedor and Hayden Grove discuss the historic start for Donovan Mitchell in Cleveland, as well as what things might look like when Darius Garland comes back from injury. The two also discuss the recent, antisemitic actions taken by Kyrie Irving and what the NBA should do following them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Fedor and Hayden Grove discuss the latest with the Cleveland Cavaliers as they head into the 2022-2023 regular season this week and give some predictions for the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Fedor and Hayden Grove discuss their takeaways from the start of the 2022-2023 Cleveland Cavaliers' season, including thoughts on Media Day and the first two days of practice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Fedor and Hayden Grove offer their takeaways from the Donovan Mitchell Press Conference at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices