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Fanning the Flames is Bright Side of the Suns's Phoenix Suns podcast made for the fans, by the fans.
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Wednesday Sep 12, 2018
Wednesday Sep 12, 2018
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 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 Flames. We also present a trade idea that may upgrade the Suns at point guard, alleviate the wing overload, and free up significant cap space next offseason.
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Until next time!
Friday Aug 17, 2018
Friday Aug 17, 2018
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 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 out.
Agree with our answers? Disagree with our answers? Leave a comment below and let us know.
Follow Paul (@DervishOfWhirl), Justin (@SoSaysJ), and the pod (@FanTheFlamesNBA) on Twitter.
Click here to subscribe to Fanning the Flames on iTunes, and, if you listen on iTunes, rate and review the pod and we may read your review in a future episode.
Until next time!
Thursday Aug 02, 2018
Thursday Aug 02, 2018
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:
- 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 episode of Fanning the Flames will be a special mailbag edition. So, leave a question in the comment section below or tweet a question to Paul (@DervishOfWhirl), Justin (@SoSaysJ), or the pod (@FanTheFlamesNBA) and it may get answered in the next episode.
Click here to subscribe to Fanning the Flames on iTunes, and, if you listen on iTunes, rate and review the pod to let the guys know what you think.
Until next time!
Friday Jul 06, 2018
Friday Jul 06, 2018
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 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. Check out all the details HERE.
Follow Paul (@DervishOfWhirl), Justin (@SoSaysJ), and the pod (@FanTheFlamesNBA) on Twitter.
Click here to subscribe to Fanning the Flames on iTunes, and, if you listen on iTunes, rate and review the pod to let the guys know what you think.
Until next time!
Friday Jun 22, 2018
Friday Jun 22, 2018
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 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 Okobo could mean for other guys on the roster - particularly TJ Warren and Tyler Ulis.
Follow Paul (@DervishOfWhirl), Justin (@SoSaysJ), and the pod (@FanTheFlamesNBA) on Twitter.
Click here to subscribe to Fanning the Flames on iTunes, and, if you listen on iTunes, rate and review the pod to let the guys know what you think.
Until next time!
Thursday Jun 07, 2018
Thursday Jun 07, 2018
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 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 (@DervishOfWhirl), Justin (@SoSaysJ), and the pod (@FanTheFlamesNBA) on Twitter.
Click here to subscribe to Fanning the Flames on iTunes, and, if you listen on iTunes, rate and review the pod to let the guys know what you think.
Until next time!
Thursday May 17, 2018
Thursday May 17, 2018
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 reactions to landing the coveted #1 spot and also:
- Weigh in on the Ayton/Doncic debate;
- Share their thoughts on the strengths, weaknesses, and career projections of each player;
- Give some history on the Suns' past lottery misery; and
- Discuss the importance of this offseason to the future of Ryan McDonough.
Follow Paul (@DervishOfWhirl), Justin (@SoSaysJ), and the pod (@FanTheFlamesNBA) on Twitter.
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Until next time!
Thursday May 03, 2018
Thursday May 03, 2018
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:
- Strengths, weaknesses, and questions regarding the Suns' new head coach;
- Who we may see filling out the Suns' coaching staff;
- How the hiring of Kokoskov may impact the Suns' draft plans; and
- Potential offseason free agent and trade targets in light of the hiring.
In non-Igor news, the guys discuss Dan Majerle's relationship with the Suns and the emergence of GCU, the trials and tribulations of being blocked by NBA names on Twitter, and the NBA Summer League.
Follow Dave, (@DaveKingNBA), Paul (@DervishOfWhirl), Justin (@SoSaysJ), and the pod (@FanTheFlamesNBA) on Twitter.
Click here to subscribe to Fanning the Flames on iTunes, and, if you listen on iTunes, rate and review the pod to let the guys know what you think.
Until next time!
Friday Apr 13, 2018
Friday Apr 13, 2018
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 the Bucks' 1st round pick this year, and whether they want three firsts;
- whether the Suns will extend Devin Booker this offseason or next offseason;
- the maturation of Brandon Knight and his role on the team; and
- reports of Luka Doncic's potential attitude problems.
Follow Paul (@DervishOfWhirl), Justin (@SoSaysJ), and the pod (@FanTheFlamesNBA) on Twitter.
Click here to subscribe to Fanning the Flames on iTunes, and, if you listen on iTunes, rate and review the pod to let the guys know what you think. Until next time!
Thursday Apr 05, 2018
Thursday Apr 05, 2018
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 playing GM. Each guy sits in the GM chair and takes the Suns through the entire offseason, including the draft, trades, and free agency.
Listen in and see what they come up with. Agree? Disagree? Let them know what you think in the comments section below or on Twitter (@DervishOfWhirl, @SoSaysJ, and @FanTheFlamesNBA).
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Until next time!