Rubber Rim Job

Jig and Rch storm into the studio and welcome a crowd for the community for the first Rubber Rim Job post game live-stream. The fellas connect to discuss:

• Instant reaction to the loss to the Boston Celtics
• Feedback for the Orlando Magic game the night before
• Rch recommends his top few Tiny Desk performances
• The studio audience demands we talk about COACHING
• Longtime board member @Rich makes his call-in debut with an excellent "Where's CPJ call?"
• Jigo drops a record recommendation that will take you back to Austin City Limits, 2001
• Strong in-studio contributions from @ajz20 @Sebastian @2 For The Brew and @RonG 
  

Jig and Rch are back following a Cavs win over the Magic to restore order amongst the chaos surrounding the Wine and Gold Good Guys to start this season. The fellas connect to discuss:

Jig and Rch try live streaming for the first time as they break down the Cavs win over Toronto LIVE and in the studio!

Thirteen games in, the Cavs are just above .500 and on a 3 game winning streak.

@The Oi and @RchfldCavRaised celebrate the coming out party of our undrafted rookie, Craig Porter Jr while also discussing:

• Rchfield's record reaches back to the 70's for a often sampled cult-classic
• The Browns keep winning while leaning on their defense
• Strong play from CPJ and Max Strus
• Donovan and Darius, does it have to be either or? Rch gets on the witness stand and Jig cross-examines
• Free flowing offense and Cavalanches are back
• Jig's record recommendation takes you back to 2002 with rock royalty

As the offseason progresses into the Las Vegas Summer League, RealCavsFans.com introduces the thirteenth episode of the second season of the Rubber Rim Job podcast.

@The Oi and @RchfldCavRaised connect and manifest a Cavs Summer League team capable of cutting down the nets in the desert:

• How did Jigo manage to talk about LL Cool J, Will Smith, Bubba Sparxx, Nsync AND New Kids on the Block in the same episode?
• What songs remind you of summertime that you are probably ashamed of?
• Diving into Pete Nance, Luke Travers, Khalifa Diop, Craig Porter Jr, Brobley and introducing Emoni Bates
• Will any of these kids eventually wear the Wine & Gold at the NBA Level?
• How does AAU, Preps to Pros and the evolving relationship between NCAA and NBDL impact how NBA-ready these kids are?
• Will Jig be able to BBQ and record a episode at the same time?

As the offseason progresses from the Draft to Free Agency, RealCavsFans.com introduces the twelfth episode of the second season of the Rubber Rim Job podcast. @The Oi and @RchfldCavRaised reconnect and take a trip down memory lane to recall the season 20 years ago that led to our NBA Draft lottery win and the acquisition of LeBron James: - What were we personally doing in 2002-2003 - Ricky Davis, DeJuan Wagner, Darius Miles and Gordon Gund's tongue - @J_J chimes in with memories of seeing James and some future pros play high school ball in California - @RandolphKeys insists we remember Clown outfits and Milt Palacio - @CBBI incriminates himself and kicks dirt on a blind man

- @foucault87 sprinkles in some optimism for the offseason

- @Human Q-Tip makes his RRJ season debut (well after the season is over)

As the 2023 season ends with a Cavs playoff loss, RealCavsFans.com introduces the eleventh episode of the second season of the Rubber Rim Job podcast. @The Oi and @RchfldCavRaised reconnect to discuss:

• Where do New York fans rank on the pantheon of irritating fanbases
• How do you feel about the end of the season
• Breaking down the series that was
• Where do we go next as the offseason begins?
• Breaking down posts from @Smooth, @Narbar32 and @rich in some of the post-game reflections

Prior to the start of the 2023 playoffs, RealCavsFans.com introduces the tenth episode of the second season of the Rubber Rim Job podcast. @The Oi and @RchfldCavRaised reconnect to discuss:

Prior to the seventy-sixth game of the 2022/2023 season, RealCavsFans.com introduces the ninth episode of the second season of the Rubber Rim  Job podcast.

@The Oi and @RchfldCavRaised reconnect to discuss:

• Evan Mobley has arrived and he is not human
• Leigh Bodden, Kelly Holcomb and Joe Thomas, what is this a Browns podcast?
• JBB, Levert and Okoro vindicated
• Koby's vision is becoming clear just before the postseason
• Greatest Draft thread of all time (2021 Draft) on RCF shoutout to @NathanS @ImWithDan and the contributors
• Playoff pre-projections

Prior  to the sixty-first game of the 2022/2023 season, RealCavsFans.com  introduces the eighth episode of the second season of the Rubber Rim  Job podcast.

@The Oi and @RchfldCavRaised use the All Star Break to discuss:

• How can we draw a parallel from Donovan Mitchell to a Playboy Playmate?
• Favorite Nas songs and how Rubio is like a great hip hop producer
• Kelly Kapowski has her jersey retired at RRJ Arena
• What was going right during the 7 game winning streak?
• What do we project are the biggest challenges leading up to playoffs
• How wrong could Rch possibly be about his hopes for Kevin Love (this was recorded the day before buy out news)
• @JuiceIsLoose and @TheHumanQTip provide excellent lob pass questions to keep the conversation going

Prior to the fifty-first game of the 2022/2023 season, RealCavsFans.com introduces the seventh episode of the second season of the Rubber Rim Job podcast.

@The Oi and @RchfldCavRaised console each other after a close loss to the Knicks and get back behind the microphone to discuss:

• The Age of Forty
• Mitchell and Garland late-game decision making
• The balance of coaching and execution/effort
• Evan Mobley has his breakout game
• Trade Deadline season
• Houston, OKC, Clippers previews
• Our youth team (GE Dragons formerly GE Bulls) suffers a learning loss

Prior to the forty-sixth game of the 2022/2023 season, RealCavsFans.com introduces the sixth episode of the second season of the Rubber Rim Job podcast.

@The Oi and @RchfldCavRaised celebrate the return of their beloved Ricky Rubio and get back behind the microphone to discuss:

• Updates on the last few games since the holidays
• Similarities in our current record/results this season compared to last
• If Ricky Rubio were a NFL quarterback, who would he be?
• Upcoming Trade season and All-Star break
• If the playoffs started today
• Around the NBA updates on the top 10 teams in each conference

Prior to the fifteenth game of the 2022/2023 season, RealCavsFans.com introduces the fifth episode of the second season of the Rubber Rim Job podcast.

@The Oi and @RchfldCavRaised console each other through the 5th straight loss of the season by discussing:

• La Croix, Perrier or S. Pellegrino?
• Dissecting the Golden State, Sacramento and Minnesota losses
• Kevin Love's attention to defensive rotations
• Dusting off Lamar
• Coaching call-outs
• What might it take to break the losing streak?
• Cleveland and Nashville restaurant recommendations inspired by food-critic Jarrett Allen

Prior to the twelfth game of the 2022/2023 season, RealCavsFans.com introduces the fourth episode of the second season of the Rubber Rim Job podcast.

@The Oi and @RchfldCavRaised shake the team awake following back to back losses by discussing:

• JBB hitting the right notes in the press game conference
• Celebrating a 8-3 start despite two recent losses
• Patience with Rotations
• Around the NBA updates
• Which NBA ref is auditioning for Hollywood?
• Coach Jig has some advice to help your sons choose their future wives

Prior to the third game of the 2022/2023 season, RealCavsFans.com introduces the third episode of the second season of the Rubber Rim Job podcast.

@The Oi and @RchfldCavRaised keep the good vibes of a season that started 2-1 going by discussing:

• Robin Lopez's inprobable shot from the seat of his pants against Washington
• Dean Wade's mid-western drip
• Evan Mobley soon to break out (and did against Orlando after recording the show)
• Rchfld's business partner and unapologetic Laker Fan makes a off-the-record business request on-air
• The season ends for our General Electric Bulls but Coach Jig is already being recruited for another job

Prior to the second preseason game of the upcoming 2022/2023 season, RealCavsFans.com introduces the second episode of the second season of the Rubber Rim Job podcast.

@The Oi and @RchfldCavRaised turn on the phones and look out across the NBA landscape to predict this season while discussing:

• Top 4 in East and West conferences
• Guardians playoff appreciation
• Really inappropriate advice for daily fantasy sports gambling
• How can @Randolphkeys draw a parallel from Beyonce's behind to Rubio's return?
• @weepinwillow @J_J and @foucault87 make their predictions and join the fellas live in studio

As the draft order is finally set, RealCavsFans.com presents the twelfth and final first season episode of the Rubber Rim Job podcast.

@RchfldCavRaised is joined by a co-host @The Oi and an entire collective touching every part of the country in @Sebastian @J_J @stickboltman @MD13 @2 For The Brew @foucault87 and a special hotline call-in contribution from @InBoobieWeTrust

Somehow the guys sprinkle in talk about:

Lottery results

Who should the Cavs target in the draft

What Trades and or Acquisitions would you like to see on draft night

How would you like to see the offseason play out

A bunch of back patting to celebrate the end of the inaugural Rubber Rim Job season

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As the off season starts, RealCavsFans.com presents the eleventh episode of the Rubber Rim Job podcast.

@RchfldCavRaised is joined by special co-host @InBoobieWeTrust as they put a spin on the "From the Desk of Koby Altman" letters to speculate on how our President of Basketball Operations should approach this off season.

Somehow the guys sprinkle in talk about:

- Season expectations and post season press conference

- Next steps for JBB and coaching staff's growth

- Natural progression of our young players and potential transactions

- Upcoming lottery and early prospects to look into 

- Boobie co-hosted the entire episode from his car so as not to disturb his 3 yr old... COMMITMENT!

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The next episode will be purely based on call-ins with season reactions and off season priorities from RCF members and callers.

Following the 79th game of the Cavs 2021/2022 season, RealCavsFans.com presents the tenth episode of the Rubber Rim Job podcast.

@RchfldCavRaised is joined by special co-host and throwback RCF mod CDT (on twitter @smbrown26) as they break down the playoff/play-in race to close out this regular season.

Somehow the guys sprinkle in talk about:

- Taylor Hawkins and the Foo Fighters

- A special wrestling segment which will undoubtedly touch @Sebastian heart

- The recent good play of Lamar Stevens

- JBB coaching and rotation/game management

- Playoff predictions

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Following the 63rd game of the Cavs 2021/2022 season, RealCavsFans.com presents the ninth episode of the Rubber Rim Job podcast.

@RchfldCavRaised  is joined by co-host @The Oi and special guest @MD13 (formerly howler13) as they dissect the unicorn that is Evan Mobley after beating the Indiana Pacers.

Somehow the guys sprinkle in talk about:

- Mobley's development and impact on the franchise since being drafted and going forward long term as a core building block

- JBB's rotations and potential offensive adjustments moving forward

- A way too early peek into potential playoff matchups

- @Randolphkeys gives a well-timed call to counter some Isaac Okoro slander from @MD13

Following  the 54th game of the Cavs 2021/2022 season, RealCavsFans.com introduces the eight episode of the Rubber Rim Job podcast.

@RchfldCavRaised  is joined by co-hosts @The Oi and @Damage as they welcome Caris Levert to Cleveland and anticipate other potential moves just before the trade deadline.

Somehow the guys sprinkle in talk about:

- The brilliance of children's movies that make you FEEL something

- Caris Levert's fit and potential adjustment into the rotation

- Rondo getting acclimated and finding his leadership voice

- Projecting the last few games before All Star Weekend (and a much needed All Star Break) comes to town

Following the 53rd game of the Cavs 2021/2022 season, RealCavsFans.com presents the 7th episode of the Rubber Rim Job podcast.

@RchfldCavRaised  is joined by guest co-host @RealMYoung23 as they deep dive into Collin Sexton and his role on the team moving forward. This episode was recorded on Sunday 2/6 just after the new agency representation for Sexton was announced and hours before the Caris Levert trade was finalized, but somehow the guys sprinkle in talk about:

- Parallels between this rebuild and the Embry/Wilkens rebuild of the 80's

- RIP to the first Cavs coach Bill Fitch and the parallels to the Miracle of Richfield team of 1976

- Trade Deadline week hopes and dreams (as of Sunday 2/6)

- Somehow the guys were able to mix in Joe Tait game calls, Fred McLeod interviewing Bill Fitch and Lenny Wilkens all in the same episode without coming off as Grandpa's and out of touch Cav fans.

Following the 45th game of the Cavs 2021/2022 season, RealCavsFans.com introduces the fifth episode of the Rubber Rim Job podcast.

@RchfldCavRaised  is joined by co-host @The Oi  as they talk about Darius Garland's coronation as a leader and more trade deadline speculation with @InBoobieWeTrust

Somehow the guys sprinkle in talk about:

- What can @PIP prescribe for Kevin Love to keep him fresh and productive this season?

- EMDR therapy for the 2009 ECF loss to the Magic

- What does Bart Scott prescribe to get the blood flowing?

- Showing love to @BimboColesHair and @Wham with the Right Hand for their consistent post-game and game-breakdown posts this season

Following  the 43rd game of the Cavs 2021/2022 season, RealCavsFans.com introduces  the fifth episode of the Rubber Rim Job podcast.

Rchfld is joined by co-host @Damage as they reflect on the recent extensions for GM Koby Altman and Head Coach J.B Bickerstaff and the upcoming trade deadline.

Somehow the guys sprinkle in talk about:

- Rchfld totally butchering his Dan Gilbert being casted on the tv show "Succession" analogy

- Organizational stability

- Rumored trade targets Eric Gordon, Terrence Ross and others

- Cav All-Star Projections

Following the 31st game of the Cavs 2021/2022 season, RealCavsFans.com introduces the fourth episode of the Rubber Rim Job podcast.

Rchfld is joined by co-host @The Oi as they reflect on the first third of the season and allow some optimism and hope for this team playing like a contender steer the conversation.

Somehow the guys sprinkle in talk about:

- Ice Ice Okoro hitting his stride

- Garland to Nash comparisons

- JBB making believers of any RCF haters and rewarding @BimboColesHair and @2 For The Brew for their early support in the forums

- All things and absolutely nothing substantive about Kevin Pangos