Fanning the Flames

[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! Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have any mailbag questions, please email us at SunsJAMSession@gmail.com. #StayHomeAndLoveYourFamily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

[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 Booker recruit while in Orlando? Why does John like Hassan Whiteside so much? What brand of basketball are you expecting to see when the NBA returns? Should the Suns trade for Russell Westbrook? And we t...

[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 prospect Isaac Okoro, and the Burns & Gambo Dream Team Draft results. Get well Kelly! Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have any mailbag questions, please email us at SunsJAMSession@gmail.com. #Sta...

[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 Suns sign Jamal Crawford to their open roster spot? Why is June 15 the start of Monsoon Season? Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have any mailbag questions, please email us at SunsJAMSession@gmail.c...

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 the Flames, among other things, the guys discuss: What they expect from the Suns and what they're excited to see in Orlando; The future of the starting five of Ricky Rubio, Devin Booker, Mikal Bridges, Ke...

[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 have any mailbag questions, please email us at SunsJAMSession@gmail.com. #StayHomeAndLoveYourFamily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

[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 (@SunsJAM). If you have any mailbag questions, please email us at SunsJAMSession@gmail.com. #StayHomeAndLoveYourFamily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 never been done like this before. On this pod, you have Fanning the Flames, the Suns Solar Panel, and the Suns JAM Session being joined by dozens of Suns fans to create a "super duper megapod" (please dir...

[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 feeling. Here is that audio. The Suns hired the right guy. Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have any mailbag questions, please email us at SunsJAMSession@gmail.com. #StayHomeAndLoveYourFamily Lear...

[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 analyze KOC's Mock Draft. That and listener questions on this pod! Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have any mailbag questions, please email us at SunsJAMSession@gmail.com. #StayHomeAndLoveYourFamily Lea...

[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 All-Time Suns lineup right? That and listener questions on this pod! Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have any mailbag questions, please email us at SunsJAMSession@gmail.com. #StayHomeAndLoveYourF...

[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. Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have any mailbag questions, please email us at SunsJAMSession@gmail.com. #StayHomeAndLoveYourFamily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

[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 mailbag questions, please email us at SunsJAMSession@gmail.com. #StayHomeAndLoveYourFamily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

[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 us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have any mailbag questions, please email us at SunsJAMSession@gmail.com. #StayHomeAndLoveYourFamily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

[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 Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have any mailbag questions, please email us at SunsJAMSession@gmail.com. #StayHomeAndLoveYourFamily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 draft with rounds 5 through 7, and discuss some of the guys who were left on the board. Make sure to head over to the Fanning the Flames Twitter account (@FanTheFlamesNBA) and cast your vote for who drafted...

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 five, a sixth man, and a coach. Flex from New Jersey (@cruzfe13) and Daniel Duarte (@DDuarte89) join us for the festivities. This episode brings you rounds 1 through 4. Check out tomorrow's episode for rou...

[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 any mailbag questions, please email us at SunsJAMSession@gmail.com. #StayHomeAndLoveYourFamily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

[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 Suns history. Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have any mailbag questions, please email us at SunsJAMSession@gmail.com. #StayHomeAndLoveYourFamily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...

[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 Booker backcourt or Prime Barkley and Prime STAT frontcourt? Is Jordan the GOAT? Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have any mailbag questions, please email us at SunsJAMSession@gmail.com. #StayHomeAndLov...

[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@gmail.com. #StayHomeAndLoveYourFamily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

[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 Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have any mailbag questions, please email us at SunsJAMSession@gmail.com. #StayHomeAndLoveYourFamily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

[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 take a deep dive into that team. Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have any mailbag questions, please email us at SunsJAMSession@gmail.com. #StayHomeAndLoveYourFamily Learn more about your ad choices...

[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 Phil Jackson's triangle offense, and the Bulls battles vs. Detroit and their triumph in the 1991 NBA Finals. Does Doug Collins remind you of any coach in Suns history? We think so. Follow us on Twitter (...

[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 JAMsters for your questions. Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have any mailbag questions, please email us at SunsJAMSession@gmail.com. #StayHomeAndLoveYourFamily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...