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Fanning the Flames - Did You Guys Hear DA Got Traded? from 2023-12-01T18:28:15
It's been a long hiatus, but we're back for our first episode of Fanning the Flames since the season started and, indeed, since Deandre Ayton was traded by the Phoenix Suns (yes... it...
ListenHanging with the New Voice of Your Phoenix Suns, Jon Bloom from 2023-09-15T18:19:46
Sit down with us and get to know the new voice of your Phoenix Suns, Jon Bloom, a little better. Bloomer joins us to talk the journey he took to his new gig, incorporating his love of music into...
ListenNew Uniforms and Offseason Happenings from 2023-08-02T17:38:42
There's been a lot of activity in the world of the Phoenix Suns since the last episode of Fanning the Flames, so we have plenty to cover in this one. Topics include:
- Our thoughts on...
ListenBradley Beal, Deandre Ayton, CP3, and... Ish Wainright? from 2023-06-23T19:25:37
The Phoenix Suns landed Bradley Beal in what many call a fleecing of the Washington Wizards, but how will he fit alongside Devin Booker and Kevin Durant? We think just fine.
In addition ...
ListenComings and Goings of the Phoenix Suns from 2023-06-08T17:03:15
It's been a busy week for the Phoenix Suns, and we hit it all on this episode of Fanning the Flames, as we discuss:
- Our Paul is back, but the Suns' (Chris) Paul may not be.
... ListenWe Bid Adieu to the 2022-23 Season from 2023-05-18T17:56:09
We are one week removed from the Phoenix Suns being eliminated from the NBA Playoffs in embarrassing fashion (again) by the Denver Nuggets, and a lot has already changed for Planet Orange. We co...
ListenTime to Protect Our House from 2023-05-05T17:45:09
The Phoenix Suns are down 2-0 to the Denver Nuggets. Ideal? No. Dire? Not just yet. The Nuggets did their job in Denver. Now, it's time for Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and company to do th...
ListenFanning the Flames - Can We Chill? from 2023-03-16T18:51:59
The Phoenix Suns have lost three in a row without Kevin Durant. Again... WITHOUT Kevin Durant. But if you're freaking out and trying to find reasons not to, you've come to the right place. So, come...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - Kevin and Devin. from 2023-03-11T20:55
The Kevin Durant era has begun and no one has benefitted more than Devin Booker! Booker won Player of the Week, had a historic first half performance, AND Suns fans got to watch the Suns beat the M...
ListenFanning the Flames - The KDBook Era is Off to a Hot Start from 2023-03-08T18:50:35
Paul is back! And so are the rest of us as we break down the 3-0 start to the KDBook era of the Phoenix Suns. In addition to the hot start, the guys discuss: The performance of the guys off the be...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - The Beginning of a New Era. from 2023-03-05T19:33
After months of talking about the "what ifs", we finally get to talk about Kevin Durant, the Phoenix Suns. We'll cover all things since the All-Star break, but we'll mainly talk about the new-look ...
ListenFanning the Flames - Coming Down the Stretch from 2023-02-24T18:56:51
Paul is MIA this week so we're joined by Boyd and Nate from the Aussie Suns Fans Podcast and Sam Good as we discuss the home stretch of the Phoenix Suns' season, including: Kevin Durant's upcoming...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - KEVIN DURANT. from 2023-02-10T07:08
Last week we asked the question, "Is Jae Crowder finally getting traded?", and now we have an answer: "Yes." When that question was discussed, we had no idea what was coming and we're still trying ...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - NBA Trade Deadline. from 2023-02-04T17:40
So... is Jae Crowder finally getting traded? You can be a part of the show every Saturday at 10am CST/ 11am EST LIVE on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@TheValleyPHX). Make sure to subscribe on al...
ListenFanning the Flames - Mikal's Emergence from 2023-02-01T18:20:50
The Phoenix Suns have won 6 out of 7 games and Mikal Bridges is a huge part of the team starting to right the ship. On this episode of Fanning the Flames, we are joined by Jake Braugner (@FallenFou...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - Cam Johnson is Good (with Dave King!) from 2023-01-22T22:51
We are joined by the King of Bright Side of the Sun: DAVE KING! You can be a part of the show every Saturday at 10am CST/ 11am EST LIVE on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@TheValleyPHX). Make sure...
ListenFanning the Flames - A Win from 2023-01-11T17:26:30
The Phoenix Suns had lost 6 in a row, only suited up 9 players, and had Mikal Bridges as the only available regular starter, but despite it all, the team pulls out a big victory over the Golden Sta...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - Losing. from 2023-01-08T23:29
Yes we know, the Suns keep losing. We try our best to put things into perspective and focus on the process and not just the results... even though the results can be tough to look past at times. Yo...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - 2022 in Review! from 2023-01-02T06:55:12
Happy New Year Suns fans! We're bringing the year to a close by talking about our favorite Suns' moments, performances, games and more of 2022, and looking ahead to the new year! You can be a part ...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - Merry (Dionte) Christmas and Happy (Aaron) Holidays! from 2022-12-28T20:34
Join us as we recap the Suns' December and look ahead to the new year! Also, you can be a part of the shows starting this upcoming Saturday! We'll be recording every Saturday at 10am CST/ 11am EST ...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - Great Expectations. from 2022-12-12T02:05
The Suns are riding a 4 game losing streak as we type this episode summary. There are lots of questions that could be asked, and understandably so. The goal of this episode is to answer two big que...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - Still The Best In The West. from 2022-12-07T19:30
What an interesting week of basketball. The Suns blew out some teams, and got blown out by others. Devin Booker shines as he puts on an MVP showcase and then follows it up with a dud. Chris Paul is...
ListenFanning the Flames - Chill from 2022-12-07T16:46:27
Yes, the Phoenix Suns lost to the Dallas Mavericks. Yes, a lot of people are in panic mode over it. No, they should not be, and we discuss why on the latest episode of Fanning the Flames. In additi...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - He's Finally Dominayton! from 2022-11-28T17:13
Deandre Ayton apparently had the greatest Thanksgiving ever and came back to the court a man possessed! We talk about the Suns big wins over the depleted Pistons and the pesky Jazz. Make sure to s...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - Happy Sunsgiving! from 2022-11-25T16:16
Happy Thanksgiving everybody! We are thankful for the NBA, the Phoenix Suns and the Brightside Podcast Network! Make sure to subscribe on all podcast platforms! Also, feel free to check us out on ...
ListenFanning the Flames - Buckle Up for a Wild Season from 2022-11-18T18:55:16
The Phoenix Suns are depleted by injuries and have lost a couple of games since our last episode of Fanning the Flames. Nonetheless, guys keep stepping up, the team is persevering, and - despite it...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - Making It Work. from 2022-11-15T01:05
How have the Suns handled Cam Johnson's absence so far? Should we be worried as other injuries pile up? Why does Ethan use a "poop emergency chart" to talk about Deandre Ayton? Give this one a list...
ListenFanning the Flames - Battling Through Injuries from 2022-11-10T16:53:43
The Phoenix Suns are going to be without Cameron Johnson for six to eight weeks and Chris Paul is currently sidelined with a sore heel. Are we worried? Naw... not really. We explain why on this epi...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - Life Without Cam Johnson from 2022-11-07T17:11
WARNING: This episode is a bit of a bummer. With Cam Johnson sidelined "indefinitely" the Suns will have to make some internal changes to keep the play strong and the vibes stronger. With Craig's l...
ListenFanning the Flames - Let's Talk About the Bench from 2022-11-04T17:57:40
The Phoenix Suns are off to a 6-1 start and Paul is back on Fanning the Flames. The world feels right again. On this episode, we discuss: the performance by the Suns bench so far Cameron Johnson...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - The Suns Stay Hot! from 2022-11-01T01:10
The Suns keep winning and we keep talking about it. Make sure to subscribe on all podcast platforms! Also, feel free to check us out on Twitter: @TheValleyPHX Into the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podca...
ListenFanning the Flames - Next Level Devin Booker from 2022-10-27T18:11
Phoenix Suns basketball is back and so is Fanning the Flames (well, 2/3 of us)! We dive into the team's 3-1 start, including discussions about: Devin Booker bringing his game to an entirely new le...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - Revenge and Disappointment from 2022-10-24T14:27
The Suns won "Game 8" against the Mavericks to get the season started right! How do you follow up a massive comeback win? By dropping a heartbreaker in Portland. We talk all things week 1 of the NB...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - The Season is Here! from 2022-10-18T04:15
Join us as we make our predictions for the upcoming Suns' season! Will they be finals contenders? Which player will impress? Who will disappoint? Previews and predictions incoming! Make sure to su...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - Eastern Conference Preview (And The State of the Bigs) from 2022-10-13T03:23
We cover what's going on out East before returning to our Suns Roster Breakdown! We've talked about the guards, but what about the bigs? Make sure to subscribe on all podcast platforms! Also, feel...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - The Suns Get Taken Down Under (And the State of the Guards) from 2022-10-05T15:54
What are the NBA Finals odds for the Adelaide 36ers? Asking for a friend... Make sure to subscribe on all podcast platforms! Also, feel free to check us out on Twitter: @TheValleyPHX Into the Vall...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - The Crowder Mixtape and Media Day Madness from 2022-09-29T13:49
Welcome Into the Valley! In this episode we're going to cover the end of the Sarver Saga (we hope), the end of Jae Crowder's time in Phoenix, and what we heard at Phoenix Suns Media Day. Make sure...
ListenFanning the Flames - The Sarver Era Nears Its End from 2022-09-22T18:30:39
On this episode of Fanning the Flames, we do a deep dive into Robert Sarver announcing that he intends to sell the Phoenix Suns. We discuss our reactions and the reactions from people across the NB...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - The Robert Sarver Story from 2022-09-19T23:55
We wanted to take some time to share our thoughts on the Sarver Saga. Retelling what led to the recent findings, and sharing our thoughts on the conclusion of the investigation. We hope you'll give...
ListenFanning the Flames - The Sarver Report from 2022-09-14T18:34:56
We've been away for a bit, but the release of the Sarver Report certainly warrants a return. We dive into the report with our boy Gavin Sporle (@GuessworkGav) from the Aussie Suns Fans Podcast (@Au...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - Schedule Announcements! from 2022-08-17T16:50
We can't talk about basketball games yet, but we can at least talk about when they'll be played! Join us as we break down the recent schedule announcements. Make sure to subscribe on all podcast p...
ListenFanning the Flames - Is It NBA Season Yet? from 2022-08-04T18:26:04
Although we are fully-entrenched in the doldrums of the NBA offseason, that does not mean there's nothing to talk about, right? Well, we'll find something, at least. On this episode of Fanning the ...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - Deandre Ayton (And Other Things) from 2022-07-21T17:23
Deandre Ayton is a Phoenix Sun for at least 4 more years... we think? We dedicated an entire episode to talk all things DA. The contract, the money, the aftermath, the whole ordeal, and what we thi...
ListenFanning the Flames - What a Weird, Wonderful Day from 2022-07-15T18:25:23
The Indiana Pacers actually signed Deandre Ayton to an offer sheet and the Phoenix Suns matched it immediately (like... literally). Yes, this is a good thing. No, this does not mean that a trade fo...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - 2022 League Pass Rankings from 2022-07-14T16:41
We here at Into the Valley believe that basketball is good... even when it doesn't involve the Phoenix Suns. In this episode we set out to answer the question: "When you're not watching the Suns, w...
ListenFanning the Flames - Extensions, Offer Sheets, and Kevin Durant... Oh My from 2022-07-08T21:02:43
On this week's episode of Fanning the Flames, Sam Good (@samgood) joins Dan and Justin to celebrate Devin Booker's Supermax Extension and heap praise on the man who will someday be the face of this...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - Around the League (Trades, Signings, and Kevin Durant) from 2022-07-06T19:14
Kevin Durant: Still on the Nets. Deandre Ayton: Still a free agent (kinda?) What all is happening around the league and what all is going to happen during the offseason! Make sure to subscribe on ...
ListenFanning the Flames - Kevin Durant... a Phoenix Sun? (Again) from 2022-07-01T17:37
Last week on Fanning the Flames, we discussed the possibility of Kevin Durant being traded to the Phoenix Suns this offseason. When news broke that Kyrie Irving was opting in to his contract, many ...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - Is Devin Booker a Top 10 Player? (Spoilers: We Don't All Agree) from 2022-06-29T16:41
We are thriving and surviving during this NBA offseason. Today we attempt to answer one question: Is Devin Booker a Top 10 player in today's NBA? And depending on your answer, what does that mean a...
ListenFanning the Flames - Kevin Durant... a Phoenix Sun? from 2022-06-23T17:23:57
It feels like it has been a long and acrimonious offseason already... and we have not even made it to the NBA Draft. But what does the near future look like for the Phoenix Suns? We delve into that...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - Performance Reviews: Deandre Ayton and Jae Crowder from 2022-06-22T14:41
PERFORMANCE REVIEWS We continue our Performance Reviews with The Big Fellas! Make sure to subscribe on all podcast platforms! Also, feel free to check us out on Twitter and Instagram: @TheValleyPH...
ListenFanning the Flames - Toxicity in the Workplace from 2022-06-15T17:06:16
As everyone knows, there has been an ongoing investigation into Robert Sarver and the Phoenix Suns arising out of allegations of misogyny and racism in the workplace. Another piece to that puzzle s...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - Performance Reviews: Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson from 2022-06-15T01:01
PERFORMANCE REVIEWS We continue our Performance Reviews with The Twins! Make sure to subscribe on all podcast platforms! Also, feel free to check us out on Twitter and Instagram: @TheValleyPHX Int...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - Performance Reviews: Chris Paul and Devin Booker from 2022-06-06T22:32
PERFORMANCE REVIEWS We start our Performance Reviews with our pair of All-NBA guards - Chris Paul and Devin Booker! Make sure to subscribe on all podcast platforms! Also, feel free to check us out...
ListenFanning the Flames - Does Deandre Ayton Get Too Much Blame? from 2022-06-02T16:01:59
As Paul makes his triumphant return to Fanning the Flames, we dive into the hottest topic of conversation for Phoenix Suns fans right now: Deandre Ayton. In addition to looking (again) at what we t...
ListenFanning the Flames - Get It Off Your Chest from 2022-05-24T19:29:51
Pretty much everyone on Planet Orange has shared their thoughts and frustrations over the end of the Phoenix Suns season... except Daniel Duarte. That changes on this episode of Fanning the Flames....
ListenFanning the Flames - Fanning the Aussie JAM Session Megapod from 2022-05-24T01:48:15
We did a megapod with the guys from Suns JAM Session and the Aussie Suns Fans Podcast where we talked about our feelings. In case you missed it, here it is for your listening pleasure! Make sure to...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - Year in Review. from 2022-05-24T01:48
YEAR IN REVIEW Our final Highs, Lows and "Just So You Knows" Make sure to subscribe on all podcast platforms! Also, feel free to check us out on Twitter and Instagram: @TheValleyPHX Into the Valle...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - We Were Wrong. from 2022-05-16T22:25
GAME 7: POSTGAME and POST-PLAYOFFS PODCAST We were wrong. We were really, really wrong. Make sure to subscribe on all podcast platforms! Also, feel free to check us out on Twitter and Instagram: @...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - We Have a Game 7 from 2022-05-13T18:42
GAME 6: POSTGAME PODCAST The Suns sucked. Let's figure out why. **The Suns and Mavs will play Game 7 on Sunday at TBD** Make sure to subscribe on all podcast platforms! Also, feel free to check us ...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - That's More Like It! (Suns Take 3-2 Lead) from 2022-05-11T05:33
GAME 5: POSTGAME PODCAST The Suns (the ones we watched all season) showed up tonight. The Suns are up 3-2 in the series as Game 6 takes us back to Dallas. Also, enjoy our victory lap and victory sp...
ListenFanning the Flames - F*** the Refs, Suns in 6 from 2022-05-10T17:48:59
The Phoenix Suns sit tied with the Dallas Mavericks at two games apiece. The two losses in Dallas were not pretty, but they were also marred by atypical play and horrific officiating. And without p...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - The Mavericks Ruined Mother's Day (Series Tied at 2) from 2022-05-09T19:27
GAME 4: POSTGAME PODCAST (With some time to destress) The Phoenix Suns drop Game 4 to the Mavericks, 111 - 101. We cover all things Game 4 and look ahead to Game 5 and beyond. With some time to rew...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - How to Waste a Jae Crowder Game (Suns Lose Game 3 in Dallas, PHX up 2-1) from 2022-05-07T05:31
GAME 3: POSTGAME PODCAST The Phoenix Suns drop Game 3 to the Mavericks, 103 - 94. We cover all things Game 3 and look ahead to Game 4 and beyond. **The Suns and Mavs will play Game 4 on Sunday at 2...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - The Luka Problem (Suns Take Over the 4th and Win Game 2) from 2022-05-05T05:42
The Suns took Game 2, beating the Mavericks 129-109! Game 2 Postgame Podcast: Covering all things Game 2 (including Luka's need for an oxygen tank) and looking ahead to Game 3 and beyond. **The Sun...
ListenFanning the Flames - Will Game 2 Be a Rinse and Repeat of Game 1? from 2022-05-04T17:39:24
Paul will be back... we promise. But he's out for at least one more week, so we have Coach Evan B (@CoachEvanB) from the He's On Fire Podcast (@HesOnFirePod) join us on this episode of Fanning the ...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - Death by a Thousand Cuts (Suns Take Game 1 Over Mavs) from 2022-05-03T06:01
The Suns took Game 1, beating the Mavericks 121-114! Game 1 Postgame Podcast: Covering all things Game 1 and looking ahead to Game 2 and beyond. **The Suns and Mavs will play Game 2 on Wednesday at...
ListenFanning the Flames - Never a Doubt from 2022-04-29T22:23:48
The Phoenix Suns finally closed out the New Orleans Pelicans, taking home a 4-2 series victory. We are sans Paul again this week, but are joined by friend of the show and Suns die-hard Sam Good (@s...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - 4 Down. 12 To Go. (Suns Beat Pelicans in 6!) from 2022-04-29T06:34
THE SUNS WIN IT IN 6! Chris Paul's brilliance. Devin Booker's return. Deandre Ayton's dominance. Mikal Bridges' growth. Cam Johnson's Thursdays. What a game! Led by Chris Paul's perfect game (14/14...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - MIKAL BRIDGES. (Suns Win Game 5) from 2022-04-27T06:22
The Suns took the lead with their first bucket and never gave it back! The Suns, led by a superb Mikal Bridges' performance on both sides of the ball, put together a total team win to take the 3-2 ...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - Suns Take Home Court Advantage Back to Phoenix from 2022-04-26T02:07
The Suns barely hold on to Game 3 before dropping a rough Game 4 in New Orleans! We took a few deep breaths before covering what went right (and very wrong) in Games 3 and 4 in New Orleans. **The S...
ListenFanning the Flames - We Good from 2022-04-21T17:19:52
The Phoenix Suns are tied 1-1 in their Playoff matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans. The team is coming off a loss at home in which Devin Booker hurt his hamstring and, tomorrow, the Suns travel t...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - Suns Drop Game 2, Series Tied 1-1 (Post Game Podcast) from 2022-04-20T05:36
The Suns lose Game 2 and potentially Devin Booker. Now the Suns head to New Orleans with plenty of questions as the series gets tied up at 1-1. **The Suns and Pelicans will play Game 3 on Friday at...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - Suns Take Game 1! (Post Game Podcast) from 2022-04-18T13:00
The Suns took Game 1, beating the Pelicans 110-99! Chris Paul took over the 4th Quarter to seal the victory, but the Suns had massive contributions from top to bottom. Speaking of Paul, he became t...
ListenFanning the Flames - NBA Playoff Preview with Nate Ruess from 2022-04-15T19:48
On this episode of Fanning the Flames, special guest (two-time Grammy Award-winning artist and friend of the show) Nate Ruess (@nateruessmusic) joins us to preview the upcoming NBA Playoffs. You ma...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - Dancing on the Lakers' Grave (And Other Great Games) from 2022-04-11T04:30
The Suns refuse to be boring. With the one seed locked up, the Suns (and their bench unit) kept things spicy this week with three incredibly entertaining games of basketball! Join us as we cover ev...
ListenFanning the Flames - The Robert Horry Apology Episode from 2022-04-08T19:11:18
This week, the Phoenix Suns set a franchise record for wins in a season, eliminated the Los Angeles Lakers from Playoff contention, and Robert Horry uttered the words we've waited 15 years to hear ...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - Overreactions Not Allowed from 2022-04-04T18:30
A 2-2 week leaves us with some questions about the seemingly hot and cold week of basketball we have witnessed. Even with strange (and maybe disappointing?) losses, we believe the Suns are just fin...
ListenFanning the Flames - Can Anyone Stop the Suns? from 2022-03-30T16:52:08
On this episode of Fanning the Flames, John Voita (@DarthVoita) from the Suns JAM Session podcast (@SunsJAM) joins us to gush about the roll that the Phoenix Suns are on. We dive into: Recent impr...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - To MVP, Or Not To MVP? from 2022-03-29T01:00
Did we just witness the most fun week of Suns basketball? Yes. I think so. Join us as we cover every piece of an action packed week of Suns basketball, from the OT thriller against the Kings, to th...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - The Suns: Still Very Good from 2022-03-21T18:00
The Suns injuries just won't stop, as Jae Crowder joined the injury crew. Even thought the Suns continue to play musical chairs with the injury report, they continue to keep stringing wins together...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - The Lakers Ruined our Podcast from 2022-03-14T22:00
The Suns continued their shorthanded play this week, going without a mix of Devin Booker, Chris Paul and Cam Johnson. Even with all of those missing pieces, they finished the week 3-1 (and easily c...
ListenFanning the Flames - Cameron Payne: PG of the Future? from 2022-03-09T17:16:25
The Phoenix Suns have been woefully shorthanded over the past week, but that has not entirely derailed their winning ways. Plus, it has allowed certain guys (Cameron Johnson, Mikal Bridges, and Cam...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - Mail Bag with David Nash of The Four Point Play from 2022-03-08T18:00
Buckle up listeners, because we have a super sized episode on our hands. The fantastic David Nash joins us for a mega mail bag episode. Topics covered include: Playoff predictions, upcoming contrac...
ListenFanning the Flames - Let's All Relax a Bit from 2022-03-01T16:36:04
It's been a while, but Fanning the Flames returns at a time when it seems as though Planet Orange could use a boost of optimism from the Podcast of Optimism. Sure, Chris Paul is out for the forese...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - A World Without Chris Paul from 2022-02-28T18:00
What do you do when you lose Chris Paul? Fans who are set on looking to the future may have asked this already, as the Suns are hoping to build a roster that will stay competitive and relevant well...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - FANTASY DRAFT! (End of the Year Awards) from 2022-02-22T01:30
Happy All Star Weekend! Hopefully you are getting some rest and relaxation, just like the majority of the Phoenix Suns players. We take our ASG episode to recap All Star Weekend (highlighted by Dev...
ListenInto the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - Most Impressive Week of the Year? from 2022-02-14T17:00
The Suns may have just had their best week of the season. The Suns pulled off a remarkable 4-0 week, beating the Bulls, Sixers (second night of a back to back) and the defending champs, the Milwauk...
ListenFanning the Flames - Another Masterclass from 2022-02-09T21:09:01
The Phoenix Suns pulled off yet another 4th quarter masterclass against the MVP “favorite” Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers. But does it leave us with more questions than answers? Should the ...
ListenFanning the Flames - Rolling through Adversity from 2022-01-26T19:52:47
Although the Phoenix Suns were "lucky" to be so "healthy" last season (please pick up the heavy sarcasm), the same is not the case this year. The Suns have been consistently without contributors, b...
ListenFanning the Flames - Devin Booker: Metahuman from 2022-01-19T19:25:10
One week ago, Devin Booker made headlines because of his interaction with a freaking mascot. Since then, Booker has played basketball like someone who is more than human, but not quite a god (a met...
ListenFanning the Flames - Devin Booker's Dustup (with a Mascot) from 2022-01-13T20:26
Fanning the Flames is back in full force as we discuss the week that was for the Phoenix Suns. Dan’s return is particularly noteworthy as he comes in with what may already be his rant of the year ...
ListenFanning the Flames - Bismack-Daddy from 2022-01-06T08:25:55
Happy New Year, Suns fans! It has been a weird start to 2022 for the Suns, as they've seen a number of players and Monty Williams find themselves in the NBA's health and safety protocols. But those...
ListenFanning the Flames - Sharpshooting Booker, All-Star Chances, and Christmas Day from 2021-12-23T18:38:08
Dan and Paul take the reigns of Fanning the Flames this week as Justin has to step away to speak with some of his sources (not really, but kind of). The guys discuss:
Devin Booker’s 3 poin...
Fanning the Flames - DA to OKC? (and other non-sensical discussions) from 2021-12-16T17:10:33
Calm down. We're kidding (no matter how much a certain 2-time Grammy-winning friend of the show may want it to happen). The Phoenix Suns are winning. Let us have some fun.
And we have plenty o...
Fanning the Flames - When One Streak Ends, Another Begins from 2021-12-08T16:28:55
It took Devin Booker being out, the Phoenix Suns traveling to play the second night of a back-to-back, a dislocated pinky for Mikal Bridges, and Cameron Payne shooting 3-17 from the field, but the ...
ListenFanning the Flames - Six in a Row from 2021-11-11T19:06
The Phoenix Suns are in the midst of a 6-game winning streak and things look like they're clicking. But not everything is sunny on Planet Orange, as the ESPN story about Robert Sarver and purported...
ListenFanning the Flames - Let the Moment Last from 2021-07-02T20:28:28
The Phoenix Suns are Western Conference Champions for the first time in 28 years, and with Paul unavailable, @SharmaniLive and @jbraverman join this episode of Fanning the Flames to relive the clin...
ListenFanning the Flames - Let the Moment Last from 2021-07-02T20:28:28
The Phoenix Suns are Western Conference Champions for the first time in 28 years, and with Paul unavailable, @SharmaniLive and @jbraverman join this episode of Fanning the Flames to relive the clin...
ListenBSotS For the Fans, by the Fans - Are the Suns NBA Villains? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Paul and Justin check in with the latest edition of Bright Side of the Sun's For the Fans, by the Fans Podcast. The season is winding down and, in this episode, the guys discuss: - The Suns avoidi...
ListenBSotS For the Fans, by the Fans - Booker Lights It Up from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Paul and Justin check in with this week's For the Fans, by the Fans Podcast. As you may expect, the guys are all about Devin Booker's huge game. In particular, Paul and Justin discuss: - The fact...
ListenBSotS For the Fans, by the Fans - Shutting It Down from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In with this week's episode of the For the Fans, by the Fans Podcast, Paul and Justin address all of the recent off-court developments with the Phoenix Suns, including: - Eric Bledsoe being shut do...
ListenBSotS For the Fans, by the Fans - The Future Is Bright from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Paul and Justin return with the first post-All-Star Break/trade deadline edition of the For the Fans, by the Fans Podcast. We have seen some significant changes since the Suns returned to action, ...
ListenBSotS For the Fans, by the Fans - Trade Deadline Special Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We have a Trade Deadline Special Edition of the For the Fans, by the Fans Podcast this week. First off, Paul and Justin chime in with their thoughts as to what happened (and didn't happen) in rela...
ListenBSotS For the Fans, by the Fans - What If DeMarcus Cousins Becomes a Sun? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Paul (@DervishOfWhirl) and Justin (@SoSaysJ) check in this week to discuss all the happenings in the world of the Phoenix Suns, including: - Where they stand on Robert Sarver as an owner. - Whether...
ListenBSotS For the Fans, by the Fans - The Suns Are Playing Well, So Who Will They Trade? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week's edition of Bright Side of the Sun's For the Fans, by the Fan's Podcast, Paul (@DervishOfWhirl) and Justin (@SoSaysJ) disuss all things Phoenix Suns, including: - The improved play of...
ListenBSotS For the Fans, by the Fans - with Adam Spinella from bballbreakdown.com from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Paul and Justin are joined this week by Adam Spinella from www.bballbreakdown.com. Adam recently wrote an article breaking down the current status of the Suns' rebuild and the long term outlook fo...
ListenBSotS For the Fans, by the Fans - Did This Podcast Save the Suns? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Devin Booker’s play has improved greatly as of late, and everyone’s two favorite Suns fans have taken notice. In fact Justin not only takes notice, he takes credit for it! (I’m not kidding, he actu...
ListenBSotS For the Fans, by the Fans - Things Are Getting Heated from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Happy New Year to Bright Side of the Sun Nation from everyone's two favorite Suns fans, Paul (@DervishOfWhirl) and Justin (@SoSaysJ)! Celebrate the New Year with the guys as they bring us a heated...
ListenBSotS For the Fans, by the Fans - Ep. 8 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Paul and Justin return from a two-week hiatus and bring you their perspective on the latest and greatest related to your Phoenix Suns. This week, the guys discuss: - What they took away from the Q...
ListenBSotS For the Fans, by the Fans - Ep. 7 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this week's episode of Bright Side of the Sun's For the Fans, by the Fans Podcast, Paul and Justin: - Discuss the potential "super team" consisting of Eric Bledsoe, John Wall, and Demarcus Cou...
ListenBSotS For the Fans, by the Fans - Ep. 6 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Now that you've made it through Thanksgiving and Black Friday, spend some time with everyone's favorite Suns fans as Paul (@DervishOfWhirl) and Justin (@SoSaysJ) check in with the latest edition of...
ListenBSotS For the Fans, by the Fans - Ep. 5 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Get your week off on the right foot as Paul and Justin bring you another episode of Bright Side of the Sun's By the Fans, for the Fans Podcast. Listen in as the guys watch the (excruciating) end o...
ListenBSotS For the Fans, By the Fans - Ep. 4 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Bright Side of the Sun brings you another Sunday Funday edition of its For the Fans, By the Fans Podcast. As always, Paul and Justin tackle the latest in Phoenix Suns' news, as well as other hard ...
ListenBSotS For the Fans, By the Fans Episode 3 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Paul and Justin are back with another episode of Bright Side of the Sun's For the Fans, By the Fans Podcast. As always, the guys provide each other with "friendly critiques" and discuss the things...
ListenNAZ Suns w/ Chris Reichert - Aug. 26 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
NBA D-League aficionado Chris Reichert (@Chris_Reichert) joins the podcast to discuss the growth of the D-League, the impact of the NAZ Suns in Prescott Valley and new head coach Ty Ellis. Learn mo...
ListenWho should be next in the Ring of Honor w/ Espo - August 12 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Greg Esposito (@Espo) joins Dave King and Kellan Olson to talk about Amar'e retiring, who should be next in the Ring of Honor and a brief outlook on next season. Learn more about your ad choices. V...
ListenThe Ringer's Jonathan Tjarks - July 27 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Ringer's Jonathan Tjarks joins Kellan Olson to talk about the Phoenix Suns' youngsters at summer league and the outlook for next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
ListenSummer league impressions and Ronnie Price's reported departure w/ Paul Coro - July 18 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Kellan Olson and Dave King from Bright Side of the Sun are joined by AZCentral's Paul Coro. They discuss why the reported departure of Ronnie Price means more from an insider's perspective, their i...
ListenJuly 12: Summer league review from Las Vegas from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Kellan Olson is joined by Owen Sanborn from Las Vegas. They saw the first five days of summer league action and review how the Suns did, as well as other standouts from other teams. Learn more abou...
ListenSuns JAM Session: Secrets, Secrets Are No Fun from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 90] Are we justified in being concerned about Ryen Russillo's "the worst kept secret" in the NBA is that Booker wants to leave the Suns comment? Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have an...
ListenSuns JAM Session: City Edition Excitement from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 89] The Suns have new City Edition jerseys, the Nets have Mike D'Antoni, and the JAM Session guys have pods twice a week again! Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have any mailbag questio...
ListenSuns JAM Session: Trick or Treat? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 88] Halloween is a couple of days away! The JAM Session guys look at different scenarios for the Suns and determine if they'd be tricks or treats. Muhahahahaha! Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM)...
ListenFanning the Flames - Risers, Fallers, and Offseason Ballers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Enjoy the rare treat of an offseason episode of Fanning the Flames. We are joined by Dan Duarte (@DDuarte89) as we discuss when the next NBA season will actually start and we each pick: An off-the...
ListenSuns JAM Session: Off Season Speculation with Suns Geek from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 87] Suns vlogger @SunsGeek joins the pod to discuss the different off season scenarios the team faces, his thoughts on how they should be approached, and what inspired his vlogging. Follow us ...
ListenSuns JAM Session: Into the Unknown from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 86] The 2019-20 season is officially complete. We now enter the realm of the unknown. When will the season begin? What off season concerns do we have? How much is Jerami Grant worth? That and ...
ListenSuns JAM Session: Off Season Would You Rather? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 85] It's time to play the "would you rather" game as we weigh all of the off season options that lie before the Phoenix Suns! Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have any mailbag questions...
ListenSuns JAM Session: Suns in the Finals from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 84] The NBA Finals have plenty of Phoenix Suns ties. The JAM Session guys talk about those players, the Jumpman jerseys, and free agents looking for a change of scenery. Follow us on Twitter (...
ListenSuns JAM Session: Booker's Value + DA's Ceiling from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 83] It's fall y'all! The Suns aren't playing right now, but there still is plenty to discuss. Is Booker really a 'Top 3 Under 25 Building Block'? What are our Ayton expectations entering year...
ListenSuns JAM Session: Conference Finals 2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 82] Although the Suns aren't in the Conference Finals, the implications could ripple through the league the will ultimately effect the Suns future. Right? Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If ...
ListenFanning the Flames - Coach Nash and Potential Big-Name Trade Targets from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Steve Nash is now the head coach of the Brooklyn Nets and a fair amount of people seem upset about the move. Is there really a reason to be upset? Paul and Justin give you their two cents on this e...
ListenSuns JAM Session: Trade Targets + 2K from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 81] As teams are eliminated early from the playoffs, are their assets becoming more expendable? Who are our favorite targets? And why the hell is Trae Young ranked higher than Devin Booker in...
ListenSuns JAM Session: The Nashty Nets + UFA Review: Guards/Centers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 80] Steve Nash is the head of the Nets? Say what?! The JAM Session guys talk about it as well as UFA guard and center targets for the Suns this off season. Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If...
ListenSuns JAM Session: UFA Review: Forwards & Wings from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 79] Plenty of forwards and wings are hitting the market this off season, so who should the Suns target? Who is a good fit for the Suns? Will Jones pull the trigger on a big name or is it mid-...
ListenSuns JAM Session: RFA's + Haliburton/Vassell Review from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 78] Which RFA's will the Suns keep? Which RFA's should the Suns pursue? Does Sarver want to spend any money at all?! All that plus a look at two more draft prospects the Suns should consider....
ListenSuns JAM Session: Lottery Results + Early Targets from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 77] The balls have dropped (giggity) and the Suns sit at #10. Who should they draft, what will the Wolves do at #1, and how bad is it being a Hornets fan? The guys discuss this and to potenti...
ListenSuns JAM Session: The NBA Lottery Preview + First Round Predictions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 76] We now have the NBA Lottery to look forward to as Suns fans. What should we do with the pick and what can we expect Thursday night? With the NBA playoffs already beginning this past Monda...
ListenFanning the Flames - You Better Wear Shades, Because the Future is Bright from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Like some of us (Justin) predicted months ago, the Phoenix Suns went 8-0 in the Orlando Bubble. Yet, despite doing everything they could, the team still missed out on the playoffs. Being one Caris ...
ListenSuns JAM Session: 8-0 Bubble Wrap + The JAMMYs End of Year Awards from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 75] 8-0! The Suns bubble domination is complete, although no playoff berth was earned. We wrap up the Bubble and then it is time to dish out the 1st Annual JAMMY Awards! Who wins the BDB awar...
ListenSuns JAM Session: 7-0! Sixers Review with SoSaysJ from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 74] It continues to be a wonderful life in the bubble as the Suns go 7-0. Joined by Justin from Fanning the Flames, we review the game against the Sixers and preview the match-up against the ...
ListenSuns JAM Session: 6-0! OKC Review & Philly Preview with Dan Volpone from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 73] You can put it on the board...6-0! The Suns overcome DA's first quarter absence to defeat OKC. Next up? Philly. SB Nation's Liberty Ballers podcaster Dan Volpone joins us to talk about th...
ListenSuns JAM Session: Heat Review & Thunder Preview with Sarah Dewberry from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 72] Now that the Suns are 5-0 in the Orlando bubble, can they make it 6-0? John and Matthew review the Heat win then are joined by Sarah Dewberry from Welcome to Loud City, to preview the gam...
ListenFanning the Flames - It's the Suns' Bubble and You're Just Living in It from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jevon Carter was the next man up for the Suns against the Heat. as the team runs its bubble record to 5-0. We're joined by @evanbarcanic, @SharmaniLive, and @jbraverman to recap the Suns win over t...
ListenSuns JAM Session: Pacers Review & Heat Preview with Brandon Di Perno from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 71] The confident Phoenix Suns downed the Pacers, moving to 4-0 in the NBA Bubble. Are you not entertained?! John and Matthew discuss the game and prep for Saturday's matchup vs. Miami. We we...
ListenSuns JAM Session: Clips Review & Pacers Preview with Mark Schindler from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 70] Devin Booker. Devin Booker. Devin Booker. The boys talk about a real man in Devin Booker and the greatest night in a long time for Phoenix Suns basketball. Reviewing the game against the ...
ListenFanning the Flames - If You Don't Know, Now You Know from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The bubble Suns are 3-0 and Devin Booker created a moment that will be forever remembered by Suns fans. On this episode of Fanning the Flames, Daniel Duarte (@DDuarte89) joins the guys to cover the...
ListenSuns JAM Session: Mavs Review & Clippers Preview with Sabreena Merchant from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 69] The Suns held off the Mavs in dramatic fashion on Sunday night. The guys talk about the game, preview the Clippers matchup, and discuss the next game with Clips Nation's Sabreena Merchant...
ListenSuns JAM Session: Wizards Review & Mavs Preview with Kirk Henderson from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 68] Following a victory over the Wizards, John and Matthew discuss their thoughts. Then it is time to preview the matchup with the Mavs, as the pod welcomes Kirk Henderson, managing editor of...
ListenSuns JAM Session: Wizards Preview with Kevin Broom from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 67] Kevin Broom [27:25] from SB Nation's Bullets Forever site joins the podcast to discuss his thoughts on the Wizards, their expectations in the bubble, and thoughts on the Suns from afar. T...
ListenSuns JAM Session: Scrimmaging Suns from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 66] The Suns have played two scrimmage games in the bubble and it sure is awesome having basketball back. John and Matthew discuss what they saw, most notably their love affair with Mikal Bri...
ListenSuns Jam Session: The Return of Papa Ricky from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 65] Ricky Rubio makes his return as the Suns prepare for NBA basketball to resume in the Orlando bubble. Going over the scrimmage schedule, how excited are we to tune in? Will this be a good ...
ListenSuns JAM Session: Bright Side of the Canis Hoopus from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 64] Jack Borman from Canis Hoopus joins the podcast to talk about Devin Booker's game and if he'll ever be a member of the Tmberwolves. Plus the guys discuss more lists, guys leaving the bubb...
ListenSuns JAM Session: Quality Campus Content from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 63] The bubble is providing creative and authentic content from the players, and we're here to talk about it! How confident are you that the bubble will not burst? We're routing for the Brook...
ListenSuns JAM Session: Campus Life from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 62] The Suns are back together again...well almost all of them...and enjoying the company! They're living the campus life! Thoughts on Monty Williams' post-practice presser? How is the team h...
ListenSuns JAM Session: Wheels Up! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 61] It is time for take off! The Phoenix Suns are headed to Orlando! John and Matthew discuss the James Jones interview and react to Kelly Oubre maybe returning...this year? The Bleacher Repo...
ListenSuns JAM Session: Ayton Nation from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 60] John and Matthew talk on whether we are for or against the 2nd bubble taking place in Chicago. How many threes will Deandre Ayton shoot in Orlando and the lunch bet for our over/under (pl...
ListenSuns JAM Session: No Payne, No Gain? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 59] The Suns add Cameron Payne to the squad. Stephen A. Smith clearly wants Booker on the Knicks. Monty gives great insight to the State of the Suns prior to the Orlando Bubble. Booker on the...
ListenSuns JAM Session: Suns Schedule Rundown from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 58] Oh baby, the schedule has been released! John and Matthew break it down and talk W's and L's. Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have any mailbag questions, please email us at SunsJA...
ListenFanning the Flames - Oh Baby, Baby It's a Wild World from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We continue to inch closer to the return of NBA baskettball with a new episode of Fanning the Flames. On this episode, Paul and Justin discuss: Five years of Devin Booker as a member of the Phoeni...
ListenSuns JAM Session: COVID Hits the Suns from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 57] Two Suns players have tested positive for COVID-19. Does it benefit teams to have players contract the virus now prior to the start of the NBA season? Plenty more topics of discussion! Fo...
ListenSuns JAM Session: Bubbles & Honeymoons from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 56] We start off with an MLB rant, but then it’s all basketball, baby! What are your thoughts on the wearable smart rings and social distancing alarms for the Orlando bubble? Who should Devin...
ListenSuns JAM Session: Oubre is Out from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 55] It's official: Kelly is out for Orlando (Sad Emoji). Who benefits from this? More people than you think. John and Matthew talk about this, crazy Kyrie, the Orlando bubble amenities, draft...
ListenSuns JAM Session: Monsoon Season from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 54] It's the official start of Monsoon Season in Arizona, so we have that going for us. Should the offense run through DA? How will potential FA's perform when the season starts? Should the S...
ListenFanning the Flames - The Return of Basketball from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
FINALLY, Fanning the Flames has come back to Bright Side of the Sun (read that in the voice of The Rock). Yes, NBA basketball is coming back and so are Paul and Justin. On this episode of Fanning t...
ListenSuns JAM Session: Do Unto Others + June 10, 2020 Mailbag from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 53] John talks about the importance of The Golden Rule (sorry for the rant) and then we answer numerous mailbag questions from our JAMster listeners! Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you h...
ListenSuns JAM Session: A New Hope from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 52] The NBA is back, baby. Well, in a coupe of months. Still, the Suns are headed to Orlando, and the guys talk about the format, the odds, and the expectations. Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJA...
ListenFanning the Flames - Fanning the Solar JAM Super Duper Megapod from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
As you know, Bright Side of the Sun is the home to a number of Phoenix Suns podcasts. From time to time, those pods come together to host what we like to affectionately call "megapods." But, it's n...
ListenSuns JAM Session: Monty Williams Media Q&A from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 51] Prepare for a fantastic listen. Monty Williams released an open letter expressing his thoughts and feelings during a time of unrest. He then spoke to local media via Zoom about what he is...
ListenSuns JAM Session: Suns In Quarantine - Week 11 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 50] Good news! We almost know when the NBA is going to start again and what that format might look like! The guys talk about the possibilities, as well as dominate Deandre Ayton's, and analyz...
ListenSuns JAM Session: Suns In Quarantine - Week 10 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 49] We have hit week 10 without Suns basketball, but we still having plenty to discuss. Is July 15 the start date? Will it be in Orlando? What is Thunder Dan doing suing GCU? Did ESPN get the...
ListenSuns JAM Session: My Top 3 Air Jordans from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 48] We are doing something a little bit different on this pod, as Matthew was not able to make the show. We’ve invited sneaker geek Mitchell Latham to discuss our favorite Jordan shoes. Follo...
ListenSuns JAM Session: The Last Dance Discussion (Ep. 9 & 10) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 47] The Last Dance is now over. So who won the doc? What makes Jordan the GOAT? We have plenty to talk about as we say good-bye to the series. Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have any...
ListenSuns JAM Session: So What's Next? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 46] Is the NBA waiting for MLB to take the first steps towards re-opening sports, what is the validity of this year’s championship, plus mailbag questions from our JAM-ster listeners. Follow ...
ListenSun JAM Session: Would You Rather II from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 45] Would You Rather is back! This time we are discussing Suns injuries, Netflix or YouTube, purple or orange, getting punched my Mike Tyson or tackling Marshawn Lynch, and more! Follow us on...
ListenFanning the Flames - Phoenix Suns Fantasy Draft - Part 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We're back with the second part of the 2020 Fanning the Flames Phoenix Suns Fantasy Draft. Once again, Flex from New Jersey (@cruzfe13) and Daniel Duarte (@DDuarte89) join us as we wrap up the draf...
ListenFanning the Flames - Phoenix Suns Fantasy Draft - Part 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Everyone plays fantasy sports, right? Well, we decided to run a fantasy draft with a Phoenix Suns slant. The rules are simple: it's a 7-round snake draft where each person has to pick a starting fi...
ListenSuns JAM Session: The Last Dance Discussion (Ep. 7 & 8) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 44] Episodes 7 and 8 gave us more insight into Jordan's '93 retirement, the 72-10 run, and MJ as a teammate. Were the '95-'96 Bulls the best ever? Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have...
ListenSuns JAM Session: Talking Suns with Dave King from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 43] Dave King (@DaveKingNBA), managing editor of Bright Side of the Sun, joins the pod to discuss draft possibilities, Ricky Rubio, the 2018 draft class, and who was the best second-option is...
ListenSuns JAM Session: Ask Us Anything VII - The Flex Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 42] The pod welcomes Flex to assist in answering questions submitted by the JAMster faithful. What two FA’s should the Suns hold on to? Which would you rather have: Prime Nash and Prime Booke...
ListenSuns JAM Session: The Last Dance Discussion (Ep. 5 & 6) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 41] What did we learn this week? Jordan holds grudges. Poor Clyde, Kukoc, and Majerle. Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have any mailbag questions, please email us at SunsJAMSession@gm...
ListenSuns JAM Session: MCU Meets PHX from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 40] We welcome Marvel Cinematic Universe expert Stephanie Lissy to discuss our Top 3 MCU movies and compare the current Phoenix Suns roster to their Marvel character counterparts! Follow us on...
ListenSuns JAM Session: Forgotten Squads - The '05-'06 Suns from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 39] We all remember the '04-'05 Suns team, and the '06-'07 team as well. But what about the team in between, the '05-'06 team that made a run to the Western Conference Finals? Join us as we ta...
ListenSuns JAM Session: The Last Dance Discussion (Ep. 3 & 4) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 38] It might not be the Suns, but it's a basketball event! The guys discuss Dennis Rodman and his 80's Bad Boys evolution into a Chicago Bull, the Doug Collins 'Michael Ball' and the morph to ...
ListenSuns JAM Session: Ask Us Anything VI from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 37] You asked, we answered. Favorite Suns Gorilla antic? Will the Suns win a 'chip in the next 56 years? Who is more valuable: Bridges or Oubre? This and more. Much, much more! Thank you JAMst...
ListenSuns JAM Session: Forgotten Squads - The '83-'84 Suns from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 36] The 41-41 squad ended the season on a 6 game win streak, and for 40 days in 1984, the Suns surprised the NBA. Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have any mailbag questions, please ema...
ListenSuns JAM Session: This or That? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 35] John and Matthew provide their thoughts on the ‘The Last Dance’ docu-series to start the pod. And then the fun begins. The guys play ‘This or That’: Would you rather have DA or rookie Amar...
ListenFanning the Flames - Fanning the Solar JAM from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this episode of Fanning the Flames, we're joined by Dave King (@DaveKingNBA) from the Suns Solar Panel (@SunsSolarPanel) and John Voita (@DarthVoita) from The Suns Jam Session (@SunsJAM) to yuck...
ListenSuns JAM Session: Change it Up! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 34] We are changing things up! The Suns Report is now the Suns JAM Session podcast! Our name has changed, but our fun content has not. We discuss changing up the MLB, the NFL, and the NBA...f...
ListenThe Suns Report: Start, Bench, Trade Jersey #4 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 33] Steve Kerr, Marcin Gortat, Michael Finley, and Skeeter Henry! Plenty of Suns wore the #4. So who would you start, bench, or trade? We discuss this at 19:23 in the pod. Follow us on Twitter...
ListenThe Suns Report: Ask Us Anything V from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 32] The Force is strong with this pod. Okay, only in the fashion that this is our 5th Ask Us Anything episode. You asked us via Twitter (@TheSunsReport) and email (thesunsreport@gmail.com), an...
ListenThe Suns Report: One Month Down from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 31] It has officially been a month since we have seen professional basketball played. The guys discuss 4 things they miss, 3 ways they've been passing their time, 2 new hobbies they've develop...
ListenThe Suns Report: Start, Bench, Trade Jersey #3 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 30] Some of John's favorite players have worn jersey #3 for the Phoenix Suns. Talk a walk down Suns memory lane as we talk about everyone who wore jersey #3 and then determine who we would sta...
ListenThe Suns Report: Ask Us Anything 4.0 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 29] How would Gallinari fit on the Suns? How about Jerami Grant? Are Rubio and Booker's the NBA's #13 duo? These questions and more on this week's pod! Follow us on Twitter (@TheSunsReport). I...
ListenThe Suns Report: Would You Rather? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 28] Would you rather the Suns traded Amare for KG or Steph Curry on draft night 2009? Would you rather Amare and Diaw stayed on the bench or Ainge stayed on Paxson? We answer these questions a...
ListenThe Suns Report: My Top 3 Suns Dunkers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 27] It’s the most electric play in sports. The Suns have had the fair share of super slammers, alley-oopers, and dominating dunkers. So who is the greatest? Follow us on Twitter (@TheSunsRepor...
ListenThe Suns Report: Ask Us Anything 3.0 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 26] We are back with Ask Us Anything 3.0, including would Brandon Ingram be a good fit with the team, which Suns FA should they keep this offseason, and what is the greatest sports movie of al...
ListenThe Suns Report: So What You Been Doing? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 25] What have we been doing during our time social distancing? Golf, exercise, watching movies, and @bobmenery Tik Tok videos! Join The Suns Report team as we review different things you can ...
ListenThe Suns Report: My Top 3 Suns What Ifs? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 24] What if the Suns won the coin flip? What if Marion had stayed? What if they drafted Luka? Things get a little heated as John and Matthew discuss My Top 3: Suns What If’s! Follow us on Twi...
ListenThe Suns Report: Ask Us Anything 2.0 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 23] You get 10 attempts at a half court shot. If you make just one, you get $100 million. If you miss them all, you go to jail for the rest of your life. You taking that shot? We discuss this...
ListenFanning the Flames - Do Your Part from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The world is a weird place right now. We discuss how weird it is on this epside of Faning the Flames. But, more improtantly, if you can read this and listen to this pod, then you can do your part b...
ListenThe Suns Report: Coronapocalypse Survival Guide from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 22] You're in a shack for the next two to four weeks. You get 1 video game to play, 2 food items delivered daily, 3 shows to watch, and 4 movies to view. What do you go with? Follow us on Twi...
ListenThe Suns Report: My Top 3 Suns College Pipelines from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 21] Which college has produced the most Phoenix Suns? Of those colleges, which has produced the best Phoenix Suns? The guys explore their top 3 college pipelines on this quick Throwback Thurs...
ListenThe Suns Report: Ask Us Anything 1.0 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 20] COVID-19 leaves us without Suns basketball, but that won’t stop us from doing what we love…podcasting! So, we asked you to ask us anything, and you didn’t disappoint! Should Thunder Dan j...
ListenThe Suns Report: Week 21 Recap + Our Badass Back Court from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 19] Join the Suns Report Podcast as the guys discuss the weird week that was Week 21. The guys also delve into Booker’s controlled aggression, Trevor Ariza receiving the inaugural Ryan McDono...
ListenFanning the Flames - What New Face and Old Faces Will We See Next Season? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The NBA season may be suspended, but that doesn't mean we need to stop talking about the Phoenix Suns, right? Of course not. So, while we may not have basketball, on this episode of Fanning the Fla...
ListenThe Suns Report: Coronavirus Smackdown from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 18] The NBA did the right thing by suspending the season amidst the coronavirus pandemic, but what happens next? Will the NBA Finals go into July? Does Booker play some more Call of Duty? Doe...
ListenFanning the Flames - Baynes Falls Back to Earth and How the NBA Will Handle the Coronavirus from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Since the last episode of Fanning the Flames, the Suns have gone 2-1 and we have continued to see the ups and downs we've experienced all season. In this episode, we discuss: Getting a glimpse of ...
ListenThe Suns Report: 2020 Draft Preview 1.0 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 17] It may be too soon to begin thinking about the draft, but with March Madness on the horizon, it’s time to start looking at players who will be potential lottery picks. How much do you kno...
ListenThe Suns Report: Week 20 Recap + Insane Baynes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 16] 20 weeks down for the Suns! The team went 1-1 in Week 20, which included a career night for Aron Baynes. Join the guys as the discuss Baynes’ performance, ‘The Jack Taylor’ award for the ...
ListenFanning the Flames - Should Cam Johnson Start? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
At least it's Friday. Which means another week is over, and we have even more questions about the Suns. We dive into some of those questions on this episode of Fanning the Flames, as we discuss: D...
ListenThe Suns Report: Start, Bench, Trade: Jersey #2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 15] Many players have donned jersey #2 for the Phoenix Suns. Of all those players, who would be your must start, who would you prefer coming off of your bench, and who would you trade for max...
ListenSuns JAM Session: Draft Primer with Flex, Part 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 93] Flex from Jersey rejoins the JAM Session to discuss the wings and bigs available in the 2020 NBA Draft, as well as an update on the CP3 situation. Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you h...
ListenFanning the Flames - The Drama Continues from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In just a few days, the Suns' season took the ultimate turn for the worse. Right when we thought the team was finally getting healthy, they lose Kelly Oubre to injury. The Suns then followed the lo...
ListenFanning the Flames - What the Future Holds for The Valley from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this episode, we are joined by the one and only Jon Bloom as we discuss: The Suns' new "The Valley" jerseys and gear; More Devin Booker blasphemy, this time from a random Twitter head named As...
ListenThe Suns Report: Understanding our Assets from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 15] How much do you know about the Suns’ assets? Who is a restricted free agent this offseason? How many drafts picks do the Suns have? How much is Ayton’s contract worth and for how long? Th...
ListenSuns JAM Session: CP3 Speculation + Draft Primer with Flex from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 92] Coast 2 Coast Podcast's Flex from Jersey joins us to talk CP3 and review all of the prospects in the upcoming NBA Draft! Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have any mailbag questions,...
ListenThe Suns Report: Week 19 Recap + Monty's Poor Coaching from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 14] Week 19 was quite the disappointment as the Suns went 1-3. An opportunity to gain ground in the Western Conference playoff race we not seized, and the playoffs are all but out of reach fo...
ListenFanning the Flames - Three Blind Mice from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In all the time Fanning the Flames has been around, we've never really gotten into everyone's favorite NBA annoyance: the referees. Well, that changes in this episode, as we rant and rave about the...
ListenThe Suns Report: My Top 3 Suns Role Players from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 13] You can’t win games unless you have a stable of stellar role players! The Suns Report Podcast team sifts thru Suns history to answer a fun question: Who is your favorite role player in Ph...
ListenThe Suns Report: Roster Rundown from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 12] With 71% of the season completed, what are our expectations for each member of the Phoenix Suns roster? Join The Suns Report Podcast team as they take a deep dive into want they want from...
ListenThe Suns Report: Week 18 Recap + Carter > Okobo from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 11] Week 18 might have been short, but The Suns Report has plenty to talk about! Let’s put a bow on the All Star Game experience for Book Does Kyrie being the VP of the Player Union affect ...
ListenFanning the Flames - Life's Too Short to Bet the Under from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
To gear up for the Phoenix Suns getting back to action after the All-Star Break, on this episode of Fanning the Flames we discuss: Whether the Suns will cover Vegas' updated over/under of 32.5 win...
ListenThe Suns Report: Dick Van Arsdale ROH Tribute from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 10] Dick Van Arsdale celebrates his birthday this Saturday on February 22. How much do you know about “The Original Sun”? John and Matthew break down his career on this episode of The Suns Re...
ListenFanning the Flames - Coming Out of the All-Star Break Healthy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this episode of Fanning the Flames, we recap All-Star Weekend and get you geared up for the last 27 games of the Suns' season as we: Recap the most entertaining All-Star Game ever; Discuss Dev...
ListenThe Suns Report: Start, Bench, Trade: Jersey #1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 9] Many players have donned jersey #1 for the Phoenix Suns. Of all those players, who would be your must start, who would you prefer coming off of your bench, and who would you trade for maxi...
ListenThe Suns Report: Week 17 Recap + The All-Star Break from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 8] Week 17 is complete, and what a week it was! Although the Suns went 1-1 and find themselves at 22-33 on the season, their best player finally has reached ‘star’ status. Seriously, look at ...
ListenFanning the Flames - Devin Booker: NBA All-Star from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this episode of Fanning the Flames, we, of course, talk about how Suns Nation has been abuzz about Devin Booker being named an All-Star in place of the injured Damian Lillard. Plus, we get into:...
ListenThe Suns Report: My Top 3 Suns All-Star Moments from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 7] Ceballos' Hocus Pocus dunk? Booker's 3PT Contest W? What is your favorite moment is Suns All-Star history? The Phoenix Suns have had 62 selections and sent 23 players to the All-Star Game...
ListenFanning the Flames - Let's Not Worry About Book from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In the last episode of Fanning the Flames before the All-Star Break, we dive into: The knack for players to have unusually good performances against the Suns; How the rash of injuries has impacte...
ListenThe Suns Report: Trade Time 2020 Review from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 6] The trade deadline is officially behind us. Did the inert Suns do the right thing? How did moves around the NBA affect the Suns? Join The Suns Report Podcast (@TheSunsReport) team, John (@...
ListenThe Suns Report: Week 16 Recap from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 5]? With 5 games in 7 nights, Week 16 was a gauntlet for the Phoenix Suns (21-32). The team went 1-4, survived the trade deadline, and find themselves 13th in the Western Conference. Join The...
ListenThe Suns Report: Week 15 Recap + Enter the BOBRA from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 4] The Suns (20-28) finally did what we wanted them to do: They started BOBRA (Booker, Oubre, Bridges, Rubio, Ayton). The result? A victory over Dallas and a close loss to Memphis. Join John ...
ListenFanning the Flames - Thank You, Kobe from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Processing the loss of Kobe Bryant has been difficult for many of us. We just wanted to share our thoughts and appreciation for the Black Mamba. Rest in Peace Kobe, Gigi, John, Keri, Alyssa, Sarah,...
ListenThe Suns Report: RIP Kobe Bryant (1978-2020) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 3] The world was shocked today by the passing of Kobe Bryant. John talks about The Black Mamba and the others we lost too soon. Follow John (@DarthVoita), Matthew (@MatthewLissy), and the pod...
ListenThe Suns Report: Week 14 Recap + Saric Hearts Book from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 2] The Suns (19-26) are in 10th place in the West following a 1-2 performance in Week 14. John and Matthew delve into the games, Larry Legend's purchase, Oubre's social media absence, the All...
ListenFanning the Flames - Give Us AyTon of Bridges from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Phoenix Suns are 4-2 over their last six games and, during that stretch, we've seen an uptick in Mikal Bridges' playing time and solid, all-around performances by Deandre Ayton. Those two guys ...
ListenFanning the Flames - Have You Given Up on the Phoenix Suns? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
After another “unintentional” hiatus, your boys are back with a new episode of the one and only PODCAST OF OPTIMISM, Fanning the Flames! We catch up on all that has happened since the last pod, and...
ListenFanning the Flames - The Eye Test and the Malcolm Mackey Awards from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
It's been a bit, but we are finally back with a new episode of Fanning the Flames. Speaking of being back, Deandre Ayton is also back (well, sorta), and in light of his return, we dive in on whethe...
ListenFanning the Flames - Chatting Suns with Travonne Edwards from The Athletic from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week's episode of Fanning the Flames, we are joined by special guest Travonne Edwards (@Travonne) from The Athletic. Tray is the co-founder of Count the Dings and co-host of Hear the Deer p...
ListenFanning the Flames - Can the Suns Maintain this Level of Play? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
For the better part of the past decade, Phoenix Suns fans have constantly found themselves asking questions about the direction of the team, who the top prospects are in the upcoming draft, etc. Th...
ListenThe Suns Report: Welcome to The Solar Report Podcast from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
[Ep. 1] The inaugural pod for The Solar Report network, introducing the expectations of the Phoenix Suns content that will be covered moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
ListenFanning the Flames - Diving Deeper Into the Suns Improved Defense from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The 4-2 record that the Suns are sporting is certainly surprising, but perhaps even more surprising is the team's commitment to defense under Monty Williams. Adam Spinella (@Spinella14 on Twitter) ...
ListenFanning the Flames - The Suns Are Actually... Good from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Suns have had what is likely the most surprising start by any NBA team this season. They are sitting at 2-2 (2-1 at the time we recorded) and, frankly, should be 4-0. This week, Justin is joine...
ListenFanning the Flames - Wrapping Up the Preseason from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We've been saying for months that the Suns are essentially an entirely new team this season. We have now had the chance to see that new team play four games (albeit preseason games). So, what do we...
ListenFanning the Flames - It's Time for Basketball! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Basketball season is finally right around the corner. The players are in place, the staff is in place, and we are all about to see how this process plays out. As one may expect, the excitement is...
ListenFanning the Flames - Clickbait and Bad Takes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
For a while now, the Phoenix Suns have been the source of ridicule and bad takes by national - and local - media. This week has been no exception as we've seen articles questioning whether winning...
ListenFanning the Flames - Looking Ahead to the 2019-2020 Season from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
There is not much NBA activity to get excited about in August, but it is the perfect time to start looking forward to the Phoenix Suns' 2019-2020 season. We do just that in this episode of Fanning...
ListenFanning the Flames - The Roster Comes Together and Adventures in Vegas from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
After taking a week to recover emotionally from surviving the Great Vegas Earthquake of 2019, Fanning the Flames is back this week to discuss all things Phoenix Suns and NBA (with surprisingly limi...
ListenFanning the Flames - Pretty Ricky and Frank the Tank from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Like the rest of the NBA, the Suns were active when free agency started. On this episode of Fanning the Flames, we break down the Suns' moves and what may be coming in the future, as we discuss: -...
ListenFanning the Flames - R-E-L-A-X (The Aaron Rodgers Episode) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
As we all know, the Phoenix Suns made a flurry of moves before, during, and after this year's NBA Draft. Those moves, however, have been universally panned by pundits. But, in typical Podcast of ...
ListenSPECIAL: NBA Bloggers’ Mock Draft Recap from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Mike Prada, Ben Epstein and Ricky O’Donnell host a recap of this year’s SB Nation NBA Bloggers’ Mock Draft. In addition to going through the picks that were made and discussing fits of certain pros...
ListenFanning the Flames - NBA Finals Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The NBA season is officially over. The NBA Finals were ridiculous. Klay Thompson pulled a mini-Willis Reed (look it up, kids). And here we are, as Suns fans, wondering what this all means for ou...
ListenFanning the Flames - Trades, Summer League, and Other Things to Pass the Time from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Summertime in the NBA for us Suns fans leaves little to do besides speculate and hope the Suns will sometime soon be a team still competing into May and (dare we say) June. In this episode of Fann...
ListenFanning the Flames - The Monty Williams Era Begins from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Suns have landed their head coach and, of course, Fanning the Flames will not miss the chance to lay out thoughts on the new hire. In addition to discussing Monty Williams, on this episode of ...
ListenBSotS - Fanning the Flames - Jeff (Jack) Bower is Here to Save the Suns from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Now that we know what the front office is going to look like moving forward, the question then becomes, what are they going to do to improve the team? Fanning the Flames has you covered this week ...
ListenBSotS - Fanning the Flames - Searching for a GM and Wrapping Up the Season from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Suns are limping toward the end of the season (literally and figuratively). With that being the case, on this episode of Fanning the Flames, we look to the future and reflect upon the season t...
ListenBSotS - Fanning the Flames - Let's Talk Devin Booker, Shall We? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Devin Booker is making history and creating excitement in what would otherwise be a less than exciting end to another Suns season. So, if you're a Devin Booker fan, then strap in because we talk a...
ListenBSotS - Fanning the Flames - The Valley Boyz from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Suns have gone 1-3 since our last episode, which didn't feel so bad thanks to an exciting win over the Golden State Warriors. In this week's episode of Fanning the Flames, we discuss those fou...
ListenBSotS - Fanning the Flames - Forget the Goats, the Suns Are Winning Games from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Negative media attention is followed by some wins from the Suns. Hey, we'll take it! On this week's episode of Fanning the Flames, we discuss: - The Suns' recent 4-1 burst (since we stole some of...
ListenBSotS - Fanning the Flames - It Snowed in Phoenix from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Sixteen losses in a row makes the snow here in Phoenix today seem kind of poetic. But in times like these, we don't get down, we get creative. So, this week we bring in friend of the pod, scratch...
ListenBSotS - Fanning the Flames - It's Trade Season! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What is more surprising, the Kristaps Porzingis trade or Fanning the Flames coming at you two weeks in a row? We say it's a toss-up. Regardless, on this week's episode of Fanning the Flames, we t...
ListenBSotS - Fanning the Flames - Improving the Arena and Improving the Team? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Things have been interesting for the Suns both on and off the court over the last week. On this episode of Fanning the Flames, we get into all of that (and more), including: - Mike Conley being on...
ListenBSotS - Fanning the Flames - The Holiday Episode from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this Holiday Episode* of Fanning the Flames, we are joined by Raffael Rosa (@_raffaelrosa), who is in town all the way from Australia. We recorded this episode after taking in the Suns v. Thund...
ListenBSotS - Fanning the Flames - Baby Steps from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Have you ever seen the movie "What About Bob?" If you haven't, you should, because right now the Suns are our own real-life version of Bob Wiley. They're taking baby steps. Over the past few wee...
ListenBSotS - Fanning the Flames - No Place to Go But Up, Right....? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Suns are 0-6 since their opening night win against the Dallas Mavericks, and those six losses have not been pretty. The team is turning the ball over far too much, and most everyone not named ...
ListenBSotS - Fanning the Flames - Dismantling the Mavs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What a performance on opening night by the Phoenix Suns. Is Devin Booker an MVP candidate? Is Deandre Ayton going to win Rookie of the Year? Is this team going to make the greatest single season...
ListenBSotS - Fanning the Flames - The McDonough Era is Over from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ryan McDonough is out. James Jones is in. Robert Sarver continues his meddling. It has been yet another "interesting" week for Suns fans. So, on this episode of Fanning the Flames, we discuss a...
ListenBSotS - Fanning the Flames - First Impressions from Preseason from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We finally have real(ish) basketball to watch! As Suns fans who are starving to see the team succeed, it is only natural to pick apart the performances we've seen - even if it is only through two ...
ListenBSotS - Fanning the Flames - Training Camp and the Jimmy Butler Saga from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Real life basketball is getting closer, Suns fans! As we near the NBA season, on this week's episode of Fanning the Flames, we discuss: - Who we expect to see (and who we want to see) starting at ...
ListenBSotS - Fanning the Flames - Unicycle-Gate from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Suns offseason has become quite interesting over the past couple weeks. Unfortunately, the net result leaves many more questions than answers as we near the NBA season: - What does Devin Booke...
ListenBSotS - Fanning the Flames - It's Mailbag Time! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Have you been on the edge of your seat awaiting the special mailbag edition of Fanning the Flames? Well, wait no longer. The mailbag edition is here. You asked the questions and we are here to g...
ListenBSotS - Fanning the Flames - Don't Sleep on the Suns from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
It's been a bit, but Paul and Justin return with the latest episode of Fanning the Flames. In this episode, the self-annointed "Podcast of Optimism" lives up to the title as the guys discuss: - Ja...
ListenBSotS - Fanning the Flames - Additions, Subtractions, and Summer League from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this edition of Fanning the Flames, Paul and Justin check in before their annual trek to the Las Vegas Summer League and discuss: - The signing of Trevor Ariza and what role he can play on the t...
ListenBSotS - Fanning the Flames - The Timeline Moves Forward from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
With the 2018 NBA Draft in the rearview mirror, Paul and Justin check in with a special draft recap episode of Fanning the Flames. Everyone has probably heard everything that needs to be said abou...
ListenBSotS - Fanning the Flames - Deandre Ayton Day from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Fanning the Flames Podcast officially declared June 6 to be Deandre Ayton Day for Suns Nation. So, of course, Paul and Justin needed to check in and share their thoughts on the press conferenc...
ListenBSotS - Fanning the Flames - We're #1, We're #1!!! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Suns FINALLY received some love from Lady Luck and landed the #1 pick in this year's NBA Draft! So, of course, in this week's episode of Fanning the Flames, Paul and Justin give their reaction...
ListenBSotS - Fanning the Flames - Maybe We Should Call this "Fanning the Lopes" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Welcome to the latest installment of Fanning the Flames. With the Suns hiring Igor Kokoskov as their new head coach, Paul and Justin welcome special guest Dave King to the pod to discuss: - Streng...
ListenBSotS - Fanning the Flames - Let the Offseason Begin from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The season is finally over for the Suns, so the guys at Fanning the Flames start delving into the offseason. This week, Paul and Justin discuss: - the coin flip to determine whether the Suns get t...
ListenBSotS - Fanning the Flames - We Get to Play GM!! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Welcome to the newest edition of Fanning the Flames. This week, Paul and Justin expand on last week's predictions of who on the Suns' current roster will and will not be on the team next year by p...
ListenBSotS - Fanning the Flames - Will They Stay or Will They Go? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week's episode of Fanning the Flames, Paul and Justin: - Run down the Suns roster and give their takes on which players will still be on the team next season; - Discuss the Suns' willingnes...
ListenBSotS - Fanning the Flames - What to Do with the Suns' Other Draft Picks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this week's episode of Fanning the Flames, Paul and Justin discuss: - The team's position in the tank race; - The likelihood that the Suns will end up with multiple first round draft picks this ...
ListenBSotS - Fanning the Flames - The Eight Year Itch from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Well, Paul and Justin are finally recovered from the megapod, so they are back with this week's episode of Fanning the Flames. Highlights from the episode include: - The Suns being mathematically...
ListenBSotS - Fanning the Flames - The Elfrid Payton Episode from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this week's episode of Fanning the Flames, Paul and Justin discuss: - The start of the Elfrid Payton era and how the trade affects the Suns' salary cap situation; - Other trades around the NBA a...
ListenBSotS - Fanning the Flames - Is It Time to Use the Assets? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this week's episode of Fanning the Flames, Paul and Justin discuss: - Their thoughts on the Marquese Chriss suspension and what it says about Chriss and the team; - Whether the Suns should targe...
ListenBSotS - Fanning the Flames - Problem at the Point from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week’s episode of Fanning the Flames starts with Justin taking a few minutes to vent about Enes Kanter (yes, it’s been five days, but he’s not over it). After that, the guys discuss: - The S...
ListenBSotS - Fanning the Flames - The Next Big Leap from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Welcome to the latest episode of Fanning the Flames, your fan-driven Phoenix Suns podcast. This week, the topics that Paul and Justin cover include: - Although the Suns may not be winning (yet), t...
ListenBSotS - Fanning the Flames - To Make a Move, or to not Make a Move from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Listen in as Paul and Justin bring you the newly minted Fanning the Flames podcast. It's still for the fans. It's still by the fans. It just has a new name (listen to the episode to find out why...
ListenBSotS - For the Fans, by the Fans - If Devin Booker Is Happy, We're Happy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Happy New Year, Suns fans! Welcome to the first 2018 edition of the For the Fans, By the Fans Podcast (with the holidays behind us, we'll be around more regularly). This week, we discuss a whole ...
ListenBSotS - For the Fans, by the Fans - An International Point of View from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Well, hello, everyone. Long time no see. With the holidays and travel schedules, we've been away for a bit, but, fear not, we are back with another episode of the For the Fans, by the Fans Podcas...
ListenBSotS - For the Fans, by the Fans - Where Do We Go From Here? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We're back with the latest episode of the For the Fans, by the Fans Podcast. This week, we run through a recap of the Suns' most recent games and discuss: - the altercations during the games agains...
ListenBSotS - For the Fans, by the Fans - Bye-Bye Bledsoe, Hello (Maybe) Monroe from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Paul and Justin here, and we are back with a new episode of Bright Side of the Sun's For the Fans, by the Fans Podcast. This week, we discuss: - the Eric Bledsoe trade; - what we think the Suns wil...
ListenBSotS - For the Fans, by the Fans - Less Kumbaya, More Basketball from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this week's episode of BSotS's For the Fans, by the Fans Podcast, Paul and Justin give their thoughts on a wild week for the Phoenix Suns, including: - salon tweeting with Eric Bledsoe; - the fi...
ListenBSotS - For the Fans, by the Fans - Yikes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this week's episode of the For the Fans, by the Fans Podcast, Paul and Justin share their thoughts on the start of the season, and while "yikes" may sum it up well, they try to find some silver ...
ListenBSotS - For the Fans, By the Fans - Welcome Back from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
With the preseason underway and the regular season right around the corner, Paul and Justin are back with Bright Side of the Sun's For the Fans, By the Fans Podcast. In their first episode of the ...
ListenBSotS For the Fans, by the Fans - Wrapping Up the Draft from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Paul and Justin put a wrap on the NBA Draft in this edition of the For the Fans, By the Fans Podcast. The guys are joined again by Shar from www.theredcouch.net and discuss, among other things: - ...
ListenBSotS For the Fans, By the Fans - Pre-Draft Special from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Paul and Justin check in with a pre-NBA Draft Special Edition of the For the Fans, By the Fans Podcast. They are joined this week by Shar Bahmani from www.theredcouch.net, and the guys discuss: - ...
ListenBSotS For the Fans, By the Fans - The Offseason So Far from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Paul and Justin check in with their first offseason edition of Bright Side of Sun's For the Fans, By the Fans Podcast. In this episode, Paul and Justin discuss: - The Suns' continued bad luck (or ...
ListenBSotS For the Fans, by the Fans - Passing Out the Grades from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Paul and Justin put a wrap on this season by handing out grades for everyone on the Suns. Who scored high? Who scored low? What is to come for the Suns next season? Check out this week's episod...
ListenFanning the Flames - Fanning the Solar JAM Session "Season" Preview from 2020-07-31T17:07:48
The restart of the Suns season is upon us. So, what better way to get geared up than a megapod with all of the Bright Side of the Sun Podcast Network? Listen in as the group discusses what they've ...
ListenFanning the Flames - Talking Suns Ring of Honor with the Suns Solar Panel from 2020-03-26T23:21:37
We joined the Suns Solar Panel (@SunsSolarPanel) with Dave King (@DaveKingNBA) and Greg Esposito (@Espo) to talk about our basketball-free world. But, we talked the Phoenix Suns, too, discussing wh...
ListenFanning the Flames - Are the Playoffs Really that Far Out of Reach? from 2020-02-26T00:55
The Suns eclipsed their 2018-2019 win total two weeks ago and are on pace to have one of the biggest win/loss turnarounds in the NBA this season. Most people agree that is about all they can accomp...
ListenFanning the Flames - Talking Devin Booker's All-Star Snub with the Suns Solar Panel from 2020-01-31T20:35:13
We hopped on as guests with Dave King (@DaveKingNBA) and Greg Esposito (@Espo) on the Suns Solar Panel (@SunsSolarPanel) to talk about Devin Booker's All-Star Game Snub. Are the rest of the Suns to...
ListenJuly 12: Summer league review from Las Vegas from 2016-07-13T21:31:09
Kellan Olson is joined by Owen Sanborn from Las Vegas. They saw the first five days of summer league action and review how the Suns did, as well as other standouts from other teams. Learn more abou...
ListenJuly 12: Summer league review from Las Vegas from 2016-07-13T21:31:09
Kellan Olson is joined by Owen Sanborn from Las Vegas. They saw the first five days of summer league action and review how the Suns did, as well as other standouts from other teams. Learn more abou...
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