Cavs: The Podcast 0040 – Raab 2013
2013-11-03
While the season my have started, no site-wide season preview is complete without an appearance by C:tB favorite Scott Raab.
Scott hopped on the line to chat about the offseason acquisitions, expectations for the non-rookies, this year’s draft picks, the return of Mike Brown, the looming Lebron contact, and projections for this NBA season. Scott also touches on both the Browns and the Indians, and speaks on the death of Lou Reed.
As always, we can be found on SoundCloud at: https://soundcloud.com/cavstheblog/0040-raab-2013
And on iTunes at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cavs-the-podcast/id528149843?mt=2
Go Cavs!
I’ll forgive Scott Raab for not following the day to day minutia of Cleveland Sports. I’ll even forgive him for not knowing that “not being in the lottery” means not being in the playoffs (unless there’s a trade out of the lottery, which allows for a bit of wiggle). The guy has interviewed a vast array of people: Lou Reed, Bill Murray, Robert Downey Jr… In the most recent issue of Esquire, he’s interviewing Doug Stanhope and embarking on a serious discussion: “Is the World Trade Center Safe?” The guy is a major, well known, professional writer who takes the… Read more »
Scott Raab does not have a lick of Basketball knowledge. He feeds off the constant crappiness of Cle sports teams., and “Only I have perspective” attitude of most bloggers. Why would you bring a guy on to your Cavs blog who clearly does not follow basketball closely?
Secondly, I dont know if Bennet is good, but to say he doesnt have talent is one of the most oblivious statements one can make. This idea that the fans are smarter than NBA front offices is just so asinine. They researched these players for months.
Do you guys really not care that the majority of your audience thinks Scott Raab is an ignorant fool when it comes to Cleveland sports?
I guess Nate admitting he enjoys Raab “immensely” tells you all you need to know and explains why his posts are more unreadable every season.
Sure Arch, not overrating our team is a nice thing. But Raab doesn’t bring fresh ideas or even the mindset to have a conversation. He comes up with one idea about a player, based on a cursory first impression, and thinks he could never possibly be wrong again with that one idea. He’s not negative because everyone else overrates the team, he’s negative because he’s a self-loathing jerk who can’t pay enough attention to do anything but start cursing and ranting about any little thing. He can’t see the big picture because he’s certain the last little thing that went… Read more »
Great Pod though. I enjoy Raab immensely. Her’s so gloriously negative sometimes, but he pierces the veneer of sports fan self-delusion, which I enjoy. The conversation about Lou Reed and Elvis Costello was probably one of my all time favorite Cavs: the Podcast moments.
Ouch! Scott calls out my late recap first thing! Will do better next time, Scott.
I like Raab. He brings a nice perspective. I think Cleveland fans (much like any fan) tend to overrate their teams talent.
Yep. the guy cashed in on all the animosity brought on by LeBron James leaving. No one should listen or read his sports opinions.
“As for his Cavs comments he is so biased and uninformed that I can’t se the point in having him on – particularly when Mallory doesn’t challenge him on anything” This is Raab’s thing. He only goes on radio and podcasts that he knows with guys who are too scared to challenge him. Grandma Raab, why are you posting under the pseudonym “Cory Hughes”? Who seriously was “healed” by his mindless ranting? His whole goal was to rile up the fanbase. And I wish he followed the Cavs, period. He doesn’t. He’s already determined he’s got it all figured out… Read more »
I love Raab’s work in Esquire and The Whore of Akron healed my heart. His writing has an honesty to it that can only be achieved from a lifetime of penitent reflection. I wish he followed the Cavs more so that we could hear his informed opinion.
Raab’s doom and gloom makes you guys seem positively upbeat. Puts things in perspective a bit.
Oh yay. We get to listen to scott raab. A guy who really offers no insight whatsoever on the cavs. What a hack.
Sorry but why is Raab given airtime? That is literally the first time I’ve turned off a podcast by you guys as I just couldn’t bare to listen any longer. He doesn’t seem to understand anything. His talking about the Browns not being able to develop talent is ridiculous. The last few years have seen very good player development (Haden, Ward, Taylor, Skrine looking way better than last year, Gordon, Mack etc). The problem (AS ALWAYS) has just been getting a QB. We have won all but one game (against a potentially superbowl challenging team) when playing with competent quarter… Read more »