Episodes
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Fanning the Flames: August musings
It's August... what is there to talk about? How about: Mat Ishbia is still a billionaire, Mortgage Matchup Center has a new big screen, Hali says he wanted to be on the Suns, and why it is completely reasonable to expect someone to show up for work... ahem... Ketel Marte.
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Fanning the Flames: More from Las Vegas
Dan and Justin are back to talk about Phoenix Suns' most-recent NBA Summer League games: Khaman Maluach, Rasheer Fleming, and Koa Peat continue to impress; Koby Brea bouncing back (sorta); and What the youth says about the team’s future. Tap in.
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Fanning the Flames: What Happens in Vegas...
Dan and Justin check in to talk about the Phoenix Suns’ first two NBA Summer League games, including: Impressive performances by Khaman Maluach, Rasheer Fleming, and Koa Peat; Less-than-impressive performances by Koby Brea; and Our own Summer League memories… Tap in.
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Fanning the Flames: It's Been 84 Years...
Dan and Justin check in to talk about the Phoenix Suns' offseason so far, including:- the Miles Bridges trade- re-signing Collin Gillespie and Mark Williams- Devin Booker changing to #15 - trading up to get Koa Peat in the NBA Draft
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Fanning the Flames: We're Not Social Media Junkies
Dan and Justin dive into the Phoenix Suns' win over the Golden State Warriors, terrible NBA officiating, Tyler Ford not knowing the NBA rules, Lebron James v. Dillon Brooks, and more...
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Fanning the Flames: More fun. than This Past Year
(s/o if you *get* the title of this episode.) The Phoenix Suns are off to a surprising 9-6 start, and have won 8 of their last 10. The is playing with more fire than we saw at any point last season, and they look like they’re having a heck of a lot of fun doing it. We dive into the team’s hot...
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Fanning the Flames: It's Our Season Opener, Too...
Suns are 1-0 and so are we. Dan, Paul, and Justin break down the start of the season.
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Fanning the Flames: A New Era
The 2025-26 NBA Season is upon us and the Phoenix Suns are coming in with a new coach, a new front office, and a mostly-new roster. Which new player are we excited about? Who is going to take the “next step”? Will this team be better than last year’s? All that, and more, on a (gasp) new Fanning…
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Fanning the Flames: Farewell, Kevin Durant
The Phoenix Suns, as expected, finally dealt Kevin Durant, sending him to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the 10th pick in this year’s NBA Draft, and five 2nd round picks. Dan and Justin check in to give their reactions to the trade and their expectations for the...
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Who is Brian Gregory…?
The Phoenix Suns hired Brian Gregory to serve as their new General Manager. He is a longtime college basketball coach who is relatively new to the NBA, so who is Brian Gregory? We are joined by one of his former players, Luke Hendrick, who shares some insight into the new GM. Spoiler alert: the...
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Fanning the Flames: Soo… what should we talk about?
Why has Mike Budenholzer not been fired? Will the Diamondbacks be good? At least the season is almost over…
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Fanning the Flames: Let’s Say the Quiet Parts Out Loud
There is plenty of blame to go around for the Phoenix Suns’ failures this season. Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Mike Budenholzer shoulder much of that load, but who’s truly at fault for this disastrous season?
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Fanning the Flames: It’s the All-Star Break… Yay
Paul and Justin try to find something nice to say about the Phoenix Suns, discuss who’s to blame for the team underachieving, and find some Zen about the season.
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Fanning the Flames: Doing the Bare Minimum
A couple weeks back, Paul said the Phoenix Suns had to go 6-2 over their next 8 games. Well, the Suns did that, but does it matter? On this episode of Fanning the Flames, all three of us (gasp!) discuss whether the Suns’ 6-2 stretch has moved the needle at all, the impact of Nick Richards so far,...
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Will Nick Richards Make an Impact?
Paul and Justin dispose the Suns trading for Nick Richards, Devin Booker‘s resurgence, and what the future holds for Nurk.
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Oh… Hello
Welcome to the first live streaming episode of Fanning the Flames. Are the Phoenix Suns turning a corner? Maybe, but probably not. Although, perhaps for sure.
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Fanning the Flames: Another Group Therapy Session
Beal gets back, then Book gets hurt. Is this just what it is? Dan and Justin lead another Phoenix Suns fans group therapy session. And in stuff that really matters, the guys go off on the absurdity of the All City Network laying off Lindsey Smith.
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Fanning the Flames: A/S/L?
The Phoenix Suns have lost 5 of 6 but join us for some therapy and feel better about the world.
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Fanning the Flames: Hop on the 6-1 Rollercoaster
The Phoenix Suns are off to a 6-1 start and Dan and Justin are here to talk about it.
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Fanning the Flames: Starting Out Hot
Paul and Justin check in to break down the last few Phoenix Suns games, dive into fantasy basketball, and discuss the Valley Suns’ terrifying new mascot.
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Fanning the Flames: Ideal A/C Temps and the Start of the Season
The Phoenix Suns season is underway and we’re all back to discuss the season opener and, obviously, ideal a/c temps
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Fanning the Flames: The Early Returns Are Promising
The Phoenix Suns’ first two preseason games are in the books, and Dan and Justin check in to discuss why the early returns are promising.
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Fanning the Flames: You're All Tied for #1
Paul and Justin check in to discuss a beefed up Grayson Allen, the relationship between Devin Booker and Mike Budenholzer, the passing of Al McCoy, and other observations from Phoenix Suns' media day.
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Fanning the Flames - Model of Consistency
On our last episode, we said that we would be recording more regularly. A short four months later, here we are! Paul and Justin talk Brad Beal's role with the team, the new City Edition uniforms, and other Suns-related (and not Suns-related) musings.
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Oh, Hello, Again...
It’s been a bit. We know. But, here we are. Most of us, anyway…
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Time Heals All Wounds
The Phoenix Suns' Big 3 have finally had the chance to get some extended reps together and the team is starting to click. On this episode of Fanning the Flames, we discuss: The team's turnaround and what has changed; Our thoughts on Kevin Durant being named an All-Star Starter; Whether Devin…
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Fanning the Flames - Did You Guys Hear DA Got Traded?
It's been a long hiatus, but we're back for our first episode of Fanning the Flames since the season started and, indeed, since Deandre Ayton was traded by the Phoenix Suns (yes... it's been THAT long). Dan and Justin break down the season so far, who has impressed us, who has disappointed us…
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Hanging with the New Voice of Your Phoenix Suns, Jon Bloom
Sit down with us and get to know the new voice of your Phoenix Suns, Jon Bloom, a little better. Bloomer joins us to talk the journey he took to his new gig, incorporating his love of music into his calls, Devin Booker's new signature shoes, and the upcoming Phoenix Suns season.
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New Uniforms and Offseason Happenings
There's been a lot of activity in the world of the Phoenix Suns since the last episode of Fanning the Flames, so we have plenty to cover in this one. Topics include: - Our thoughts on the Suns' new uniforms; - Who's going to be the fifth starter? - Is Deandre Ayton going to change the narrative?…
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Bradley Beal, Deandre Ayton, CP3, and... Ish Wainright?
The Phoenix Suns landed Bradley Beal in what many call a fleecing of the Washington Wizards, but how will he fit alongside Devin Booker and Kevin Durant? We think just fine. In addition to diving into that on this episode of Fanning the Flames, we also discuss: - whether Deandre Ayton will be…
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Comings and Goings of the Phoenix Suns
It's been a busy week for the Phoenix Suns, and we hit it all on this episode of Fanning the Flames, as we discuss: - Our Paul is back, but the Suns' (Chris) Paul may not be. - The coaching staff is coming into shape with the hirings of Frank Vogel and David Fizdale, and the retention of Kevin...
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We Bid Adieu to the 2022-23 Season
We are one week removed from the Phoenix Suns being eliminated from the NBA Playoffs in embarrassing fashion (again) by the Denver Nuggets, and a lot has already changed for Planet Orange. We cover it all on this episode of Fanning the Flames, as we discuss: - Our take on my Williams being fired…
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Time to Protect Our House
The Phoenix Suns are down 2-0 to the Denver Nuggets. Ideal? No. Dire? Not just yet. The Nuggets did their job in Denver. Now, it's time for Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and company to do the same in Phoenix. On this episode of Fanning the Flames, we preview Game 3, discuss who we think may step it...
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Fanning the Flames - Can We Chill?
The Phoenix Suns have lost three in a row without Kevin Durant. Again... WITHOUT Kevin Durant. But if you're freaking out and trying to find reasons not to, you've come to the right place. So, come chill with us on this episode of Fanning the Flames Make sure to follow Paul (@DervishOfWhirl), Dan...
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Into the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - Kevin and Devin.
The Kevin Durant era has begun and no one has benefitted more than Devin Booker! Booker won Player of the Week, had a historic first half performance, AND Suns fans got to watch the Suns beat the Mavericks in a rivalry cementing classic. A good week was had by all... except for Kevin Durant's...
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Fanning the Flames - The KDBook Era is Off to a Hot Start
Paul is back! And so are the rest of us as we break down the 3-0 start to the KDBook era of the Phoenix Suns. In addition to the hot start, the guys discuss: The performance of the guys off the bench; The Mavs game and Luka's meltdown; and The national media retractors still hating on the Suns....
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Into the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - The Beginning of a New Era.
After months of talking about the "what ifs", we finally get to talk about Kevin Durant, the Phoenix Suns. We'll cover all things since the All-Star break, but we'll mainly talk about the new-look Suns and what we can expect moving forward! You can be a part of the show every Saturday at 10am…
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Fanning the Flames - Coming Down the Stretch
Paul is MIA this week so we're joined by Boyd and Nate from the Aussie Suns Fans Podcast and Sam Good as we discuss the home stretch of the Phoenix Suns' season, including: Kevin Durant's upcoming debut in a Suns uniform; Who the fifth starter should be; and Where the Suns will finish in the…
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Into the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - KEVIN DURANT.
Last week we asked the question, "Is Jae Crowder finally getting traded?", and now we have an answer: "Yes." When that question was discussed, we had no idea what was coming and we're still trying to work through our emotions of THE Kevin Durant trade - one that will go down in Phoenix Suns...
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Into the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - NBA Trade Deadline.
So... is Jae Crowder finally getting traded? You can be a part of the show every Saturday at 10am CST/ 11am EST LIVE on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@TheValleyPHX). Make sure to subscribe on all podcast platforms, and feel free to check us out on Twitter: @TheValleyPHX Spotify:...
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Fanning the Flames - Mikal's Emergence
The Phoenix Suns have won 6 out of 7 games and Mikal Bridges is a huge part of the team starting to right the ship. On this episode of Fanning the Flames, we are joined by Jake Braugner (@FallenFounder) as we discuss Mikal's emergence and also dive into: Mat Ishbia and Steve Nash reportedly…
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Into the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - Cam Johnson is Good (with Dave King!)
We are joined by the King of Bright Side of the Sun: DAVE KING! You can be a part of the show every Saturday at 10am CST/ 11am EST LIVE on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@TheValleyPHX). Make sure to subscribe on all podcast platforms, and feel free to check us out on Twitter: @TheValleyPHX...
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Fanning the Flames - A Win
The Phoenix Suns had lost 6 in a row, only suited up 9 players, and had Mikal Bridges as the only available regular starter, but despite it all, the team pulls out a big victory over the Golden State Warriors. Maybe the Suns are back from holiday break like us! Did it get dicey towards the end?...
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Into the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - Losing.
Yes we know, the Suns keep losing. We try our best to put things into perspective and focus on the process and not just the results... even though the results can be tough to look past at times. You can be a part of the show every Saturday at 10am CST/ 11am EST LIVE on YouTube...
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Into the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - 2022 in Review!
Happy New Year Suns fans! We're bringing the year to a close by talking about our favorite Suns' moments, performances, games and more of 2022, and looking ahead to the new year! You can be a part of the show every Saturday at 10am CST/ 11am EST LIVE on YouTube (youtube.com/@TheValleyPHX) DON'T...
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Into the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - Merry (Dionte) Christmas and Happy (Aaron) Holidays!
Join us as we recap the Suns' December and look ahead to the new year! Also, you can be a part of the shows starting this upcoming Saturday! We'll be recording every Saturday at 10am CST/ 11am EST LIVE on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@TheValleyPHX). AND DON'T FORGET to check out how you can...
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Into the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - Great Expectations.
The Suns are riding a 4 game losing streak as we type this episode summary. There are lots of questions that could be asked, and understandably so. The goal of this episode is to answer two big questions: 1. What have we learned about the Suns themselves (i.e. what have we learned about the...
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Into the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - Still The Best In The West.
What an interesting week of basketball. The Suns blew out some teams, and got blown out by others. Devin Booker shines as he puts on an MVP showcase and then follows it up with a dud. Chris Paul is hurt, and then he's... well, still hurt. We talk about what we can learn, and maybe shouldn't take...
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Fanning the Flames - Chill
Yes, the Phoenix Suns lost to the Dallas Mavericks. Yes, a lot of people are in panic mode over it. No, they should not be, and we discuss why on the latest episode of Fanning the Flames. In addition, topics include: Bon Voyage, Solar Panel! Chris Paul's absence and impending return. The Suns...
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Into the Valley: A Phoenix Suns Podcast - He's Finally Dominayton!
Deandre Ayton apparently had the greatest Thanksgiving ever and came back to the court a man possessed! We talk about the Suns big wins over the depleted Pistons and the pesky Jazz. Make sure to subscribe on all podcast platforms! Also, feel free to check us out on Twitter: @TheValleyPHX Into the...
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