Fanning the Flames

Happy Thanksgiving everybody!

We are thankful for the NBA, the Phoenix Suns and the Brightside Podcast Network!

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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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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 all - are still sitting just one-half game out of first in the West.

We break down the past week in the Suns (and our own little) universe as we discuss:

The greatest episode of Suns JAM Session (@SunsJAM) ever;

All the dysfunction around the NBA;

Klay Thompson and the Splash Only Child, Steph Curry;

Why Jae Crowder may - or may not - be traded soon;

Whether Grayson Allen is a James Jones guy; and

Why the Golden State Warriors have surpassed the Los Angeles Lakers on our list of teams we... ahem... do not appreciate very much.

Make sure to follow Paul (@DervishOfWhirl), Dan (@danduarte1), Justin (@SoSaysJ), and the pod (@FanTheFlamesNBA) on Twitter. 

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Until next time!

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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 listen and get your answers to all of those equally valid questions!

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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 episode of Fanning the Flames.

In addition, we discuss:

Cameron Payne elevating his performance so far this season;.

Mikal Bridges' performance against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Do the Suns need to make a trade?

And, of course, recent gambling adventures.

Make sure to follow Paul (@DervishOfWhirl), Dan (@danduarte1), 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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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 likely shift into the starting 5, what will happen to the bench unit? We look at the ripple effects from Cam Johnson's injury and see what the Suns may be able to do to keep things steady moving forward.

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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's huge game and what it means

Kyrie Irving and his "apology"

whether the team needs to make a trade (and, yes, Kevin Durant's name rears its head).

Make sure to follow Paul (@DervishOfWhirl), Dan (@danduarte1), 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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The Suns keep winning and we keep talking about it.

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(Hosted by Philip Russell, Ryan Shutt, and Ethan Shutt)

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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 level.

Klay Thompson having a psychological meltdown on national television.

Jock Landale's performance and his chances at Most Improved Player or Sixth Man of the Year.

And for those so inclined, we cap off the episode with some talk about our gambling adventures.

Make sure to follow Paul (@DervishOfWhirl), Dan (@danduarte1), 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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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 NBA season and play a quick game of "Believe It or Not". Stick around to the end for our first Highs, Lows and Just So You Knows of the season!

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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!

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