Fanning the Flames

[Ep. 75] 8-0! The Suns bubble domination is complete, although no playoff berth was earned. We wrap up the Bubble and then it is time to dish out the 1st Annual JAMMY Awards! Who wins the BDB award? The Matthew’s Dad Award? How about the Uncle Jesse Katsopolis Award? Tune in and find out! Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have any mailbag questions, please email us at SunsJAMSession@gmail.co...

[Ep. 74] It continues to be a wonderful life in the bubble as the Suns go 7-0. Joined by Justin from Fanning the Flames, we review the game against the Sixers and preview the match-up against the Mavericks. Can the Suns finish the job with some last second help? Also, there is some Lakers bashing and a couple mail bag questions! Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have any mailbag questions, p...

[Ep. 73] You can put it on the board...6-0! The Suns overcome DA's first quarter absence to defeat OKC. Next up? Philly. SB Nation's Liberty Ballers podcaster Dan Volpone joins us to talk about the matchup. Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have any mailbag questions, please email us at SunsJAMSession@gmail.com. #GoHomeAndLoveYourFamily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....

[Ep. 72] Now that the Suns are 5-0 in the Orlando bubble, can they make it 6-0? John and Matthew review the Heat win then are joined by Sarah Dewberry from Welcome to Loud City, to preview the game against the Thunder. No mailbag this time as Suns fans are just focused on all the success and winning that is going on! Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have any mailbag questions, please email...

Jevon Carter was the next man up for the Suns against the Heat. as the team runs its bubble record to 5-0. We're joined by @evanbarcanic, @SharmaniLive, and @jbraverman to recap the Suns win over the Heat. We also discuss what to do with Kelly Oubre and Aron Baynes if they become available and whether TJ Warren quit on the Suns. Follow Paul (@DervishOfWhirl), Justin (@SoSaysJ), and the pod (@FanTh...

[Ep. 71] The confident Phoenix Suns downed the Pacers, moving to 4-0 in the NBA Bubble. Are you not entertained?! John and Matthew discuss the game and prep for Saturday's matchup vs. Miami. We welcome Hot Hot Hoops' senior writer Brandon Di Perno to discuss the Heat. Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have any mailbag questions, please email us at SunsJAMSession@gmail.com. #GoHomeAndLoveYour...

[Ep. 70] Devin Booker. Devin Booker. Devin Booker. The boys talk about a real man in Devin Booker and the greatest night in a long time for Phoenix Suns basketball. Reviewing the game against the Clippers and also joining the podcast, from Indy Cornrows- Mark Schindler. We dive into the Indiana Pacers Match-up. Plus one mailbag question! Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have any mailbag que...

The bubble Suns are 3-0 and Devin Booker created a moment that will be forever remembered by Suns fans. On this episode of Fanning the Flames, Daniel Duarte (@DDuarte89) joins the guys to cover the huge win over the Clippers and look forward to what this could mean for the future of the team. We also a introduce a new segment, First Word, where we'll give Suns fans a chance to put their two cents...

[Ep. 69] The Suns held off the Mavs in dramatic fashion on Sunday night. The guys talk about the game, preview the Clippers matchup, and discuss the next game with Clips Nation's Sabreena Merchant. 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/adc...

[Ep. 68] Following a victory over the Wizards, John and Matthew discuss their thoughts. Then it is time to preview the matchup with the Mavs, as the pod welcomes Kirk Henderson, managing editor of SB Nation's Mavs Moneyball. 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. V...

The restart of the Suns season is upon us. So, what better way to get geared up than a megapod with all of the Bright Side of the Sun Podcast Network? Listen in as the group discusses what they've seen in the scrimmages heading into the restart and what they expect to see as the remainder of the season plays out for the Suns and beyond. If you don't already, make sure to follow all the pods and th...

[Ep. 67] Kevin Broom [27:25] from SB Nation's Bullets Forever site joins the podcast to discuss his thoughts on the Wizards, their expectations in the bubble, and thoughts on the Suns from afar. The guys also talk about the NAZ Suns, make their predictions for who wins the NBA Finals, and answer a good mailbag question. Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have any mailbag questions, please ema...

[Ep. 66] The Suns have played two scrimmage games in the bubble and it sure is awesome having basketball back. John and Matthew discuss what they saw, most notably their love affair with Mikal Bridges' new game. 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 podcastc...

[Ep. 65] Ricky Rubio makes his return as the Suns prepare for NBA basketball to resume in the Orlando bubble. Going over the scrimmage schedule, how excited are we to tune in? Will this be a good opportunity for players to form a super team? We get our first look at the court that will be hosting games. Dumb trade of the week! BBall Index is introduced. Then we hit up that mailbag! Follow us on Tw...

[Ep. 64] Jack Borman from Canis Hoopus joins the podcast to talk about Devin Booker's game and if he'll ever be a member of the Tmberwolves. Plus the guys discuss more lists, guys leaving the bubble, thoughts on Evan Fournier, would you trade for Draymond Green, and mailbag! Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have any mailbag questions, please email us at SunsJAMSession@gmail.com. #StayHomeAn...

[Ep. 63] The bubble is providing creative and authentic content from the players, and we're here to talk about it! How confident are you that the bubble will not burst? We're routing for the Brooklyn Ex-Suns. Frank the Tank's COD skills. What is the Suns top story line in Orlando? The power of motivating and educating the team via Monty Movie Nights. Are you holding out hope for Kelly Oubre playin...

[Ep. 62] The Suns are back together again...well almost all of them...and enjoying the company! They're living the campus life! Thoughts on Monty Williams' post-practice presser? How is the team handling the campus environment so far? How is the food? The NBA continues to give the players more freedom to express activism with personalized jersey names. Besides the Suns, who are we excited to watch...

[Ep. 61] It is time for take off! The Phoenix Suns are headed to Orlando! John and Matthew discuss the James Jones interview and react to Kelly Oubre maybe returning...this year? The Bleacher Report's top 15 point guards and shooting guards were list released and one Sun is unfortunately left off. A name change is finally taking place in the NFL and do we care that baseball is coming back? Then we...

[Ep. 60] John and Matthew talk on whether we are for or against the 2nd bubble taking place in Chicago. How many threes will Deandre Ayton shoot in Orlando and the lunch bet for our over/under (plus more from the Ayton interview). Reactions to Josh Jackson's comments on Instagram. Kobe Bryant makes his appearance on the NBA 2K21 next gen cover and then we wrap up with the "dumb trade of the week"...

[Ep. 59] The Suns add Cameron Payne to the squad. Stephen A. Smith clearly wants Booker on the Knicks. Monty gives great insight to the State of the Suns prior to the Orlando Bubble. Booker on the 2k cover? Should the Suns add Allonzo Trier next season? Farewell Vince Carter. And where is the best spot to get wings? Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have any mailbag questions, please email u...

[Ep. 58] Oh baby, the schedule has been released! John and Matthew break it down and talk W's and L's. 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 continue to inch closer to the return of NBA baskettball with a new episode of Fanning the Flames. On this episode, Paul and Justin discuss: Five years of Devin Booker as a member of the Phoenix Suns; Discuss why it's perfectly fine for Kelly Oubre to skip games in Orlando; How the NBA pulled off a restart while the MLB kept getting in its own way; and What could possibly go awry in Orlando. Fo...

[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...