Fanning the Flames
496 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsFor fans of the Phoenix Suns.
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Fanning the Flames - Devin Booker: NBA All-Star
February 14, 2020 16:36 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MBOn 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: Our picks for the Slam Dunk Contest and 3-Point Contest; Ideas on how to make the All-Star Game more interesting; and What we want to see from the Suns after the All-Star Break. Follow Paul (@DervishOfWhirl), Justin (@SoSaysJ), and the pod (@FanTheFlamesNBA) on Twitter. The Bright Side of the ...
The Suns Report: My Top 3 Suns All-Star Moments
February 13, 2020 07:00 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MB[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. Which of these moments make our top 3? Join John (@DarthVoita) and Matthew (@MatthewLissy) as they discuss their favorite Suns All-Star moments on the podcast (@TheSunsReport). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fanning the Flames - Let's Not Worry About Book
February 12, 2020 12:41 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MBIn 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 impacted the frontcourt; and Why everyone needs to stop worrying about whether Devin Booker wants to play elsewhere. Follow Paul (@DervishOfWhirl), Justin (@SoSaysJ), and the pod (@FanTheFlamesNBA) on Twitter. Fanning the Flames is available on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play - and if you use...
The Suns Report: Trade Time 2020 Review
February 11, 2020 07:00 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MB[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 (@DarthVoita) and Matthew (@MatthewLissy), as they answers these questions and prepare for the post-NBA trade deadline season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Suns Report: Week 16 Recap
February 09, 2020 22:47 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MB[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 Suns Report Podcast team, John Voita (@DarthVoita) and Matthew Lissy (@MatthewLissy), as they break down the week, analyze the roster, and talk about expectations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Suns Report: Week 15 Recap + Enter the BOBRA
February 01, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 68.7 MB[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 and Matthew as they discuss this and other highlights from Week 15. Follow John (@DarthVoita), Matthew (@MatthewLissy), and the podcast (@TheSunsReport) on Twitter. Stop by The Suns Report Podcast page on Facebook. Follow us on Instagram (@TheSunsReportPodcast). If you have any mailbag questions, p...
Fanning the Flames - Talking Devin Booker's All-Star Snub with the Suns Solar Panel
January 31, 2020 20:35 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MBWe 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 blame? How can the process be fixed? Listen in and find out. Follow Paul (@DervishOfWhirl), Justin (@SoSaysJ), and the pod (@FanTheFlamesNBA) on Twitter. Fanning the Flames is available on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play - and if you use one of those platforms, don't forget to subscribe...
Fanning the Flames - Thank You, Kobe
January 28, 2020 05:31 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MBProcessing 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, Payton, Christina, and Ara. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Suns Report: RIP Kobe Bryant (1978-2020)
January 26, 2020 07:00 - 8 minutes - 13.5 MB[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 podcast (@TheSunsReport) on Twitter. Stop by The Suns Report Podcast page on Facebook. Follow us on Instagram (@TheSunsReportPodcast). If you have any mailbag questions, please email us at [email protected]. The Suns Report Podcast is available on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. If y...
The Suns Report: Week 14 Recap + Saric Hearts Book
January 25, 2020 07:00 - 56 minutes - 90.9 MB[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 Star Game, a roster rundown, and a Week 15 preview. Follow John (@DarthVoita), Matthew (@MatthewLissy), and the podcast (@TheSunsReport) on Twitter. Stop by The Suns Report Podcast page on Facebook. Follow us on Instagram (@TheSunsReportPodcast). If you have any mailbag questions, please email us...
Fanning the Flames - Give Us AyTon of Bridges
January 22, 2020 20:17 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MBThe 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 are the focal point of this episode of Fanning the Flames. Listen in as we discuss: Whether Bridges should start and, if so, who he should replace in the starting lineup; The best performing lineups for the Suns; What are the realistic expectations for Deandre Ayton now; and What we think will b...
Fanning the Flames - Have You Given Up on the Phoenix Suns?
January 10, 2020 10:11 - 1 hour - 91.7 MBAfter 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 ask the existential question “Have you given up on the Suns?” Spoiler alert: NOPE! We also give your thoughts on: James Jones’ interview with the fans at Bright Side Night (thanks Dave); what’s wrong with the Suns since their hot start; and who we think will move into the starting lineup when Ba...
Fanning the Flames - The Eye Test and the Malcolm Mackey Awards
December 20, 2019 18:20 - 58 minutes - 80.7 MBIt'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 whether or not he passes the "eye test." Also, with the Suns being 27 games into their season, we hand out our Malcolm Mackey Awards (named after the greatest player to ever wear #27 for the Phoenix Suns) for: MVPNDB (MVP Not Devin Booker); Best Newcomer; Biggest Disappointment; and Biggest Surprise. ...
Fanning the Flames - Chatting Suns with Travonne Edwards from The Athletic
November 21, 2019 22:14 - 57 minutes - 79.1 MBOn 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 podcast, and he shares with us his thoughts on the Phoenix Suns, including: The changing culture of the Suns franchise; The value that new faces like Ricky Rubio, Aron Baynes, and Cam Johnson bring to the team; How getting Deandre Ayton and Ty Jerome in the mix will help the team; and What Suns f...
Fanning the Flames - Can the Suns Maintain this Level of Play?
November 12, 2019 21:19 - 56 minutes - 78.2 MBFor 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. This year, the Suns sit at 6-3 overall, have beaten playoff-caliber teams, and have been competitive in all of their games.. So, Suns fans find themselves asking an entirely different set of questions - in a good way. On this episode of Fanning the Flames, we delve into some of those burning questions...
The Suns Report: Welcome to The Solar Report Podcast
November 08, 2019 07:00 - 18 minutes - 30.4 MB[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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fanning the Flames - Diving Deeper Into the Suns Improved Defense
November 04, 2019 17:56 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBThe 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) recently wrote an article published on The Basketball Writers in which he breaks down some of the intricacies of the Suns' new defensive identity. On this episode of Fanning the Flames, Adam joins Paul and Justin to discuss that article and other Phoenix Suns topics. In addition to their discussion ...
Fanning the Flames - The Suns Are Actually... Good
October 29, 2019 16:34 - 59 minutes - 82.2 MBThe 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 joined by special guest host Daniel Duarte (@DDuarte89 on Twitter). Daniel's "claim to fame" (at least from our perspective) is being the ever-so-bold Suns fan who predicted a 44-win season at this year's Summer League Meet-Up. As the legend goes, if that mark is met, he was promised Paul's spot on Fanni...
Fanning the Flames - Wrapping Up the Preseason
October 16, 2019 10:25 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBWe'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 think? We let you know on this episode of Fanning the Flames as we discuss: Who impressed each of us the most during preseason; How the .5 Offense is looking so far and what evidence we've seen that shows it is working; Monty Williams intentionally not running the offense through Devin Booker du...
Fanning the Flames - It's Time for Basketball!
October 01, 2019 20:19 - 58 minutes - 80.9 MBBasketball 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 palpable over at Fanning the Flames. On this episode, we discuss: - the new Suns jerseys; - Aron Baynes' ability to shoot the 3; - Deandre Ayton playing the 4; - who will round out the back end of the roster; and - some initial takeaways from Suns media day. Follow Paul (@DervishOfWhirl), Justin (...
Fanning the Flames - Clickbait and Bad Takes
September 03, 2019 20:30 - 53 minutes - 73.5 MBFor 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 more games will actually be good for the Suns (yes, it will), suggesting the Suns sign Joe Johnson (too little, too late for that one), and identifying potential trade destinations for Devin Booker (really!?). On this episode of Fanning the Flames, we are joined by Greg Esposito (@Espo on Twitter) ...
Fanning the Flames - Looking Ahead to the 2019-2020 Season
August 07, 2019 23:30 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MBThere 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 the Flames as we discuss: - Whether Kelly Oubre or Mikal Bridges should get the starting nod at small forward; - What Monty Williams' rotations may look like this season; - How much playing time rookies Cam Johnson and Ty Jerome will get; and - Bold predictions for the upcoming Suns season. Follow ...
Fanning the Flames - The Roster Comes Together and Adventures in Vegas
July 14, 2019 15:26 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBAfter 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 limited tangents). On this episode, we discuss: - NBA Summer League and the impressions we walked away with (including about Zion Williamson and Tacko Fall); - the Suns re-signing Kelly Oubre (viva la Valley Boyz!) and officially signing Ricky Rubio; - what the re-tooled Suns roster will bring that the...
Fanning the Flames - Pretty Ricky and Frank the Tank
July 02, 2019 19:07 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBLike 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: - the Suns signing Ricky Rubio and Frank Kaminsky; - our thoughts on the options the Suns did not land (D'Lo, Brogdon, etc.);; and - whether Kelly Oubre will be back and how much it will cost. As a reminder, if you're coming out to Summer League, we are co-hosting a meetup with the guys from The Sola...
Fanning the Flames - R-E-L-A-X (The Aaron Rodgers Episode)
June 24, 2019 19:55 - 1 hour - 91.3 MBAs 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 Optimism fashion, we use this episode of Fanning the Flames to explain why Suns Nation needs to R-E-L-A-X, as we discuss each of the moves made by the Suns on draft day: - trading TJ Warren to the Pacers; - trading the #6 pick to the Timberwolves in exchange for the #11 pick and Dario Saric; - acqui...
SPECIAL: NBA Bloggers’ Mock Draft Recap
June 19, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBMike 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 prospects on certain teams, the guys also talked with Sabreena Merchant (18:20) about the Lakers’ trade for Anthony Davis and the Clippers’ free agent aspirations. Later, they welcome Joe Mullinax (29:00) to talk about the Grizzlies trading away Mike Conley and why Ja Morant is a perfect fit for Memphis...
Fanning the Flames - NBA Finals Edition
June 16, 2019 06:46 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBThe 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 our team In this episode, we discuss: - What the Finals and the KD and Klay injuries mean for the Suns; - Suns pointguard options (again); - Igor finding a landing spot; - Why everyone needs to come to Summer League; and - Yuta Tabuse (obviously). Follow Paul (@DervishOfWhirl), Justin (@SoSaysJ), an...
Fanning the Flames - Trades, Summer League, and Other Things to Pass the Time
June 02, 2019 00:36 - 41 minutes - 56.4 MBSummertime 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 Fanning the Flames, we spend some time speculating on things that are relevant to your Phoenix Suns and (TBH) speculating on things that perhaps are not so relevant to the Suns. We discuss: - Potential trade options for the Suns to address the long-standing and glaring hole at point guard; - Who the Su...
Fanning the Flames - The Monty Williams Era Begins
May 05, 2019 18:52 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBThe 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 the pod, we discuss: - The fact that the Suns not only landed their top choice for head coach, but they outdueled the Lakers for their guy; - Whether the front office had a plan in place when they fired Igor Kokoskov; - Aaron Nelson and his staff leaving the Suns for the New Orleans Pelicans; and - ...
BSotS - Fanning the Flames - Jeff (Jack) Bower is Here to Save the Suns
April 14, 2019 01:21 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBNow 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 as we discuss: - The Suns hiring Jeff Bower as the Senior VP of Basketball Operations; - James Jones officially being named GM; - The absurdity going on with the Lakers and Kings; - Assuming it does not happen in the draft, how the Suns can land a PG via trade; and - Larry Fitzgerald. Follow Paul (...
BSotS - Fanning the Flames - Searching for a GM and Wrapping Up the Season
April 06, 2019 00:27 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBThe 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 that was. This week, we discuss: - The Suns' search for a GM, including Jim Paxson and Kevin McHale's names being mentioned; - Our biggest surprises of the season; - Our biggest disappointments of the season; - This year's Suns MVP (not named Devin Booker); and - Which player we expect to take that ...
BSotS - Fanning the Flames - Let's Talk Devin Booker, Shall We?
March 29, 2019 10:17 - 1 hour - 95.6 MBDevin 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 lot of Book in this episode of Fanning the Flames. This week, we discuss: - Booker's back-to-back 50+ point games, his efficiency, and his evolution as a player; - What the hell Jimmer Fredette was thinking at the end of the Jazz game; - Whether Booker is going to keep this scoring barrage going; ...
BSotS - Fanning the Flames - The Valley Boyz
March 16, 2019 22:11 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBThe 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 four games, and also get into: - Our amazing Valley Boyz logo, which you can give your eyes the privilege of viewing here; - Deandre Ayton's comments after his dismal performance against the Utah Jazz; - The rumors tying Luke Walton to the Suns and whether Igor Kokoskov's job is safe; and - LeBron Jame...
BSotS - Fanning the Flames - Forget the Goats, the Suns Are Winning Games
March 09, 2019 04:59 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBNegative 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 the Nuggets' mojo); - How much the Suns need to keep Kelly Oubre this offseason, and his desire to stay; - The recent ESPN stories on the Suns, Robert Sarver, and James Jones. Follow Paul (@DervishOfWhirl), Justin (@SoSaysJ), and the pod (@FanTheFlamesNBA) on Twitter. Fanning the Flames is availabl...
BSotS - Fanning the Flames - It Snowed in Phoenix
February 23, 2019 03:08 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBSixteen 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 golfer, and - most importantly - Nuggets fan Bill McElroy. Why is it important that he's a Nuggets fan? Well, the Suns aren't winning on their own, so maybe we can steal some mojo from his Nuggets. Listen in as we: - Each predict how many more games the Suns will win this year; - Have our annual ...
BSotS - Fanning the Flames - It's Trade Season!
February 02, 2019 01:29 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBWhat 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 talk the Phoenix Suns and - as we are prone to do - much, much more. This episode's topics include: - The Suns-Spurs game and Gregg Popovich's post-game comments; - Comparisons between Popovich/the Spurs and Bill Belichick/the Patriots (one podcast, two sports... what else can you ask for?); - The P...
BSotS - Fanning the Flames - Improving the Arena and Improving the Team?
January 25, 2019 21:38 - 50 minutes - 68.8 MBThings 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 the trade block and whether we see him as a fit on the Suns; - the Phoenix City Counsel approving the use of funds to improve Talking Stick Resort Arena and why people should (and should not) be so up in arms about it; - the scuffle between Devin Booker and Gorgui Dieng; and - fake tough guys in th...
BSotS - Fanning the Flames - The Holiday Episode
December 29, 2018 21:58 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MBIn 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. Thunder game, so we discuss the pluses and minuses we saw in that game, along with: - the team leadership and development since fully committing to the youth movement (Jamal Crawford is young at heart); - the Suns' recent streak of moderate success; - Kelly Oubre's role on the team (side note, does Kell...
BSotS - Fanning the Flames - Baby Steps
November 30, 2018 10:33 - 52 minutes - 72.3 MBHave 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 weeks, we've seen improvements - albeit small improvements. While we may not be seeing wins yet, the team is trending in the right direction. Will the Suns keep trending in the right direction? We let you know what we think in this episode of Fanning the Flames. In addition, we discuss: - the cont...
BSotS - Fanning the Flames - No Place to Go But Up, Right....?
November 02, 2018 18:11 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MBThe 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 Booker, Warren, or Ayton is struggling to put the ball in the basket. The forecast for your Phoenix Suns certainly looks gloomy... But, here on Fanning the Flames we like to think that every cloud has a silver lining (some silver linings are just much harder to find than others). On this week's ep...
BSotS - Fanning the Flames - Dismantling the Mavs
October 19, 2018 17:41 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBWhat 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 turnaround in NBA history? OK, OK, we're getting way ahead of ourselves. But, the Suns' dominating win over the Dallas Mavericks on opening night was a positive step that all Suns fans have been waiting to see. In this episode of Fanning the Flames, we dig into the Suns' opening night win, incl...
BSotS - Fanning the Flames - The McDonough Era is Over
October 11, 2018 19:46 - 46 minutes - 64.5 MBRyan 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 all of the chaos in the world of the Phoenix Suns, including: - Our thoughts on the timing and circumstances of McDonough being fired; - What to expect from James Jones as interim (and likely full-time) GM; and - The Suns' most-recent win over the Golden State Warriors. Follow Paul (@DervishOfWhirl),...
BSotS - Fanning the Flames - First Impressions from Preseason
October 05, 2018 19:10 - 56 minutes - 77.5 MBWe 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 preseason games. On this episode of Fanning the Flames, we do just that by discussing: - Deandre Ayton's impressive play thusfar; - Which Suns players look good (besides Ayton) and which look not so good; - Who will be the odd man (or men) out when the Suns finalize their roster to start the regul...
BSotS - Fanning the Flames - Training Camp and the Jimmy Butler Saga
September 28, 2018 22:35 - 1 hour - 87 MBReal 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 point guard for the Suns; - The Jimmy Butler saga and how it may play into the Suns' hands; and - Early returns from training camp. Follow Paul (@DervishOfWhirl), Justin (@SoSaysJ), and the pod (@FanTheFlamesNBA) on Twitter. Click here to subscribe to Fanning the Flames on iTunes, and, if you list...
BSotS - Fanning the Flames - Unicycle-Gate
September 12, 2018 19:00 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MBThe 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 Booker's surgery mean for the team? - Where does trading Brandon Knight leave the Suns in regard to the point guard position? - What are the Suns going to do about the glut of wings? - Does Devin Booker really love unicycles? We tackle those questions (and more) in this episode of Fanning the Flame...
BSotS - Fanning the Flames - It's Mailbag Time!
August 17, 2018 16:41 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBHave 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 give you our answers. Will something give between Josh Jackson, TJ Warren, and Mikal Bridges? What are the Suns going to do at point guard? Will the Suns make a trade? Which Arizona team will have a better winning percentage this season, the Suns or the Cardinals (curveball)? Listen in and find ...
BSotS - Fanning the Flames - Don't Sleep on the Suns
August 02, 2018 19:59 - 51 minutes - 71.5 MBIt'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: - Jared Dudley's comments regarding the franchise's apparent lack of direction; - Phoenix as a destination for the free agent class of 2019; and - Their expectations for the upcoming season and where those expectations fall in relation to the Suns' Vegas over/under win total of 27.5. Also, the next epis...
BSotS - Fanning the Flames - Additions, Subtractions, and Summer League
July 06, 2018 03:27 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBIn 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 team; - The drama surrounding the release of Tyler Ulis and its tie-in to Devin Booker's forthcoming extension;and - What options still exist for the Suns at point guard. If you're going to the Las Vegas Summer League, don't forget about the Bright Side of the Sun meetup on Friday night at The Still....
BSotS - Fanning the Flames - The Timeline Moves Forward
June 22, 2018 20:22 - 39 minutes - 54.8 MBWith 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 about Deandre Ayton, so the guys focus on the other picks the team made. Check out their thoughts on: - The trade that brought Mikal Bridges to the Suns and whether the Suns paid too much to move up; - How Bridges and the Suns' #31 pick, Elie Okobo, fill the team's needs; and - What adding Bridges and ...
BSotS - Fanning the Flames - Deandre Ayton Day
June 07, 2018 19:28 - 49 minutes - 68 MBThe 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 conference following Deandre Ayton's workout with the Phoenix Suns. Not the types to stay on a single topic, the guys also delve into the Bryan Colangelo situation, the history of NBA prospects refusing to workout for certain teams, and, believe it or not, Josh Jackson's haircut. Follow Paul (@DervishOfWhi...