Fanning the Flames

Fanning the Flames

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Fanning the Flames episodes

  • Into the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - In Memory of "The Streak" (2021-2021)
    RIP "The Streak" (2021-2021)
    This week of Phoenix Suns basketball answered a ton of questions, while still leaving us with plenty to wrestle with! The Suns defeated the Warriors (allowing them to break the win-streak record against the Pistons later that week), but then fell hard at Golden State just days late. The Suns, with injuries starting to accumulate, also had to show what they can do in a Booker-less world, something they hadn't dealt with in a long time. The Suns proved that they could hang with and beat anyone in the league, with massive wins over Brooklyn and Golden State within a week, but what changes may be needed to see those regular season wins turn into playoff wins down the road?
    In our weekly Highs, Lows, and "Just So You Knows" we discuss the media's "ignoring" of the Suns (and why we don't care), what we can learn from the loss to Golden State, and we answer the very important question of: "What happens if you get snowed in at an IKEA?"
    Into the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast | Part of the Bright Side Podcast Network
    (Hosted by Philip Russell, Ryan Shutt, and Ethan Shutt)
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    39 min
  • Fanning the Flames - 17 In a Row, Let's F*****g Go!
    The Golden State Warriors put up 35 in the first quarter. Jordan Poole looked like... well... Steph Curry. And then Devin Booker went out with a hammy. Everything set up perfectly for the Phoenix Suns to fall short of their franchise record tying 17th win in a row.
    But they didn't. Because that's what championship teams do. Deandre Ayton, Cameron Johnson, and Mikal Bridges (don't tell me Steph Curry had an "off night") all stepped up huge, and the streak continues. And, yes, we are going to relish in it all a bit longer on this episode of Fanning the Flames.
    Make sure to follow Paul (@DervishOfWhirl), Dan (@DDuarte89), Justin (@SoSaysJ), and the pod (@FanTheFlamesNBA) on Twitter. 
    The Bright Side of the Sun Podcast Network is available on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play - and if you use one of those podforms, don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review.
    Until next time!
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    1 hr 6 min
  • Into the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - The Suns Stay Streaking!
    After a perfect Thanksgiving road trip, the Suns' win streak has grown to 16! With their last loss (which was an entire month ago) far in the rearview mirror, the Suns seem to have forgotten how to lose. If a back to back against the Knicks and Nets wasn't hard enough, the Suns face an equally-hot Warriors team coming up next!
    In our weekly Highs, Lows, and "Just So You Knows" we discuss Cam Payne's perfect role, Ryan's apparent prophetic abilities, and why Christmas is all about basketball.
    Into the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast | Part of the Bright Side Podcast Network
    (Hosted by Philip Russell, Ryan Shutt, and Ethan Shutt)
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    36 min
  • Fanning the Flames - Bring Your Green Hat
    Thirteen wins in a row. The Phoenix Suns are streaking and we're bringing our green hats. But all good things must come to an end, right? We discuss how long the streak can continue, the Suns bench players rounding into form, and more on this week's episode of Fanning the Flames.
    Make sure to follow Paul (@DervishOfWhirl), Dan (@DDuarte89), Justin (@SoSaysJ), and the pod (@FanTheFlamesNBA) on Twitter. 
    The Bright Side of the Sun Podcast Network is available on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play - and if you use one of those podforms, don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review.
    Until next time!
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    1 hr 4 min
  • Fanning the Flames - The Ones Who Knock (Taylor's Version)
    Yesterday marked the one-year anniversary of the trade that brought Chris Paul to the Phoenix Suns. On this episode of Fanning the Flames, we celebrate that anniversary as we discuss:
    Where Chris Paul falls on the list of greatest Suns point guards;
    How long this winning streak will continue; and
    Whether the Suns are now the ones who knock.
    Make sure to follow Paul (@DervishOfWhirl), Dan (@DDuarte89), Justin (@SoSaysJ), and the pod (@FanTheFlamesNBA) on Twitter. 
    The Bright Side of the Sun Podcast Network is available on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play - and if you use one of those podforms, don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review.
    Until next time!
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    1 hr 12 min
  • Fanning the Flames - Six in a Row
    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 instances of racism and misogyny dropped last week.
    We hit on those topics, plus Deandre Ayton's absence, Frank Kaminsky's stellar play, and more, on this week's Fanning the Flames.
    Make sure to follow Paul (@DervishOfWhirl), Dan (formerly @DDuarte89), Justin (@SoSaysJ), and the pod (@FanTheFlamesNBA) on Twitter. 
    The Bright Side of the Sun Podcast Network is available on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play - and if you use one of those podforms, don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review.
    Until next time!
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    1 hr 6 min
  • The Suns Stay Hot (And the Sarver Situation)

    Following last week's buzzer beater to the Kings, the Suns have seemed to right the ship! The team got hot and stayed hot (despite cold shooting) to go 3-0 since last week's episode. This episode was recorded minutes before tip-off against the Kings, where the Suns hoped to deliver some payback and make it a perfect 4-0 from episode to episode.

    In our weekly Highs, Lows, and "Just So You Knows" we tackled the Sarver Situation, the newly released ESPN article, and what our thoughts were from the piece alone.

    Editor's Spoiler Alert: The Suns beat the Kings! All is right in the world.

    Into the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast
    (Hosted by Philip Russell, Ryan Shutt, and Ethan Shutt)

    37 min
  • Fanning the Flames - Turning the Corner(?)
    The Phoenix Suns have displayed some uninspired basketball to start the season. But even with that, they reached .500 with a win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Is the team showing signs of turning the corner, or should we be concerned about how they look? We answer that question, dive into the team turning down Jalen Smith's third-year option, and more on this episode of Fanning the Flames.
    Make sure to follow Paul (@DervishOfWhirl), Dan (@DDuarte89), Justin (@SoSaysJ), and the pod (@FanTheFlamesNBA) on Twitter. 
    The Bright Side of the Sun Podcast Network is available on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play - and if you use one of those podforms, don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review.
    Until next time!
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    1 hr 8 min
  • Chris Paul is a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup? (And Other Candy Comparisons)

    The Suns' lackluster start continued as they went 1-1 during the last week. A late Suns surge against the Kings was wasted as Harrison Barnes nailed a buzzer beater to win it 110 - 107.  The Suns followed up the disappointing loss with a home win against the Cavs, which included a 50 - 12 run!

    Join us for our weekly Highs, Lows, and our special Halloween "Just So You Knows".  Confused by the title of the episode? Get to listening and you'll find out all about it!

    Into the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast
    (Hosted by Philip Russell, Ryan Shutt, and Ethan Shutt)

    44 min
  • The Season is Here! (Recapping the Suns' Slow Start)

    After a short offseason, the season is already back in full swing! The Suns have started 1-2 with a rough schedule to start. As the schedule lightens up, the Suns will look to get their season righted, and pick up where they left off last season.

    We share our highs, lows, and "just so you knows" to recap an exciting first week of Suns basketball! Listen in as we cover Mikal Bridges' hot start, Cam Johnson's new tricks, and the pay-per-view fight of Ryan vs. LeBron James!? 

    Into the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast
    (Hosted by Philip Russell, Ryan Shutt, and Ethan Shutt)

    35 min

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