On this week's episode of Sunny in PHX, Mitch Krmpotich is joined by friend of the show, a real man's man, Josh Kranawetter (@joshkran on Twitter) to discuss the NBA "preseason" schedule release, the implications of star players opting out of joining the NBA restart, the bottom eight teams starting their own bubble in Chicago, finals predictions, and more. The two also discuss the Suns' recent signing of Cameron Payne and what this means for the team as the NBA restart inches closer and closer. They then discuss the implications of players testing positive for COVID-19 during the season and/or playoffs.

Ep 233: NBA Restart "Preseason" Schedule (w/ Josh Kranawetter)

On this week's episode of Sunny in PHX, Charlie Erling and Mitch Krmpotich discuss Kelly Oubre's recent decision to abstain from playing during the resumption of the NBA season. They also discuss the recently released schedule for the NBA restart. The two break down each game and predict results for all of them. Two Phoenix Suns players have tested positive for COVID-19 during the first round of testing. Charlie and Mitch discuss what this means for the team and the league. How do you think the Suns will fare during the NBA restart? Chime in by tweeting at us @sunnyinphxpod. Go Suns!

Ep 232: Suns to Resume Play, Schedule Released

On this week's episode of Sunny in PHX, Charlie Erling and Mitch Krmpotich discuss Suns players who will become free agents next season. How will the coming games of the season's conclusion impact Jevon Carter, Dario Saric, Frank Kaminsky, Aron Baynes, and Cheick Diallo? They two also give an update on NBA news including the league's plan for COVID-19 testing while teams are sequestered in the Disney World "bubble" in Orlando. Who do you think has the most to prove during this time? Chime in by tweeting at us @sunnyinphxpod. Go Suns!

Ep 231: Suns with Something to Prove

On this week's episode of Sunny in PHX, Charlie Erling and Mitch Krmpotich discuss the NBA's decision on the resumption of the season. This will include a brief conclusion to the regular season followed by a full playoff. The good news is, the Suns are in. Charlie and Mitch breakdown what this means to the team and how impactful all of this will be. They also run through some scenarios for getting into the playoffs. How do you think the Suns will do in this new format? Chime in by tweeting at us @sunnyinphxpod. Go Suns!

Ep 230: Suns Basketball is Coming Back

On this week's episode of Sunny in PHX, Charlie Erling and Mitch Krmpotich talk about the four possible options the NBA will choose from to return to the season. The Suns would be eligible for a playoff berth in one of these four options, so Charlie and Mitch spend the majority of the episode discussing this, what it would mean for Suns fans, and why they think the Suns would be competitive in a situation like this. They also briefly touch on the other options: a 16-team format which jumps straight into the playoffs, a 20-team format which would mimic a World Cup format, and the 30-team format which would finish a shortened regular season before playoffs. Follow us on Twitter @sunnyinphxpod and let us know what option you like best. Stay safe out there. Basketball will be back before we know it!

Ep 229: Options for the NBA's Return

On this week's episode of Sunny in PHX, Charlie Erling and Mitch Krmpotich discuss their most under-appreciated Suns players of recent memory. They take a trip down, a sometimes painful, memory lane to discuss which Suns players deserved more love. They also give an update on NBA news as the direction for the rest of the season becomes more and more clear each day. Tweet at us @sunnyinphxpod and let use know which Suns players you think are the most under-appreciated. Stay safe out there. Basketball will be back before we know it!

Ep 228: Most Under-Appreciated Suns of Recent Memory

On this week's episode of Sunny in PHX, Charlie Erling and Mitch Krmpotich discuss their experiences during their first Suns games they ever attended. They then discuss the most recent Suns games they attended against the Milwaukee Bucks back on March 8, 2020. They then compare the experiences and talk briefly about how much the game has changed from they first games to now. Follow us on Twitter @sunnyinphxpod and let us know who your first Suns game was against. Also let Mitch know about any allergy remedies you have. Stay safe out there. Basketball will be back before we know it!

Ep 227: Our First and Last Suns Games

On this week's episode of Sunny in PHX, Charlie Erling and Mitch Krmpotich tell you 10 things that every Suns fan should know. There hasn't been any basketball to watch in a long time, so we chose a few facts that every Suns fan should keep in their back pocket when they dive into basketball discussions. Some of these are current, and some are from back in the glory days of Phoenix Suns basketball. Some you may have heard before, and some may surprise you. We end the episode by discussing some of the famous role players in Suns history. Follow us on Twitter @sunnyinphxpod and let us know who some of your favorite Suns role players have been. Stay safe out there. Basketball will be back before we know it!

Ep 226: 10 Things All Suns Fans Should Know

On this week's episode of Sunny in PHX, Charlie Erling and Mitch Krmpotich discuss the current state of the NBA in the COVID-19 climate. With all the new reports coming out from the NBA, Charlie and Mitch tackle every possibility that has been reported. When will the NBA return? Will they finish the entire season, and what will the playoffs look like? Will the league finish its season in one central location like Disney World or Las Vegas? What about the draft lottery and combine? Follow us on Twitter @sunnyinphxpod and let us know when you think the NBA will be back. Stay safe out there. Basketball will be back before we know it!

Ep 225: NBA Coronavirus Update

On this week's episode of Sunny in PHX, Charlie Erling and Mitch Krmpotich are joined by friend of the show, and a real man's man, Josh Kranawetter to discuss Bill Simmons' proposed playoff format. They give an update on NBA news including the Suns' new arena renovations. The three then make their predictions for the results of that tournament. They also briefly talk about the NFL draft and it's entirely virtual format. Follow us on Twitter @sunnyinphxpod and let us know your predictions. Stay safe out there. Basketball will be back before we know it!

Ep 224: Proposed Playoff Predictions (w/ Josh Kranawetter)

On this week's episode of Sunny in PHX, Charlie Erling and Mitch Krmpotich are joined by their significant others to discuss the recent NBA news and then to play the Suns Newlywed Game. It's just like the old game show, but with a Suns/NBA/basketball twist. Which couple knows each other better? Tune in to find out. We also hear from our significant others about how basketball has impacted their lives and their perspectives on the Suns and the NBA as a whole. Follow us on Twitter @sunnyinphxpod and let us know how basketball has affected your relationships. Stay safe out there. Basketball will be back before we know it!

Ep 223: Suns Newlywed Game (w/ Our Better Halves)

On this week's episode of Sunny in PHX, Charlie Erling and Mitch Krmpotich are joined by friend of the show, Brett Harris (@comicevangelist on Twitter) to discuss the recent NBA 2k tournament played by many of the players, including Devin Booker and DeAndre Ayton. The three also discuss their experiences with NBA video games as they take a deep dive in the some of their favorite games. They also give a brief update on the status of the NBA. Follow us on Twitter @sunnyinphxpod to share your experiences. Follow Brett on Twitter and check out his website https://www.geeksyndicate.co.uk to keep up with his work. Stay safe out there. Basketball will be back before we know it!

Ep 222: NBA Video Games (w/ Brett Harris/@comicevangelist)

On this week's episode of Sunny in PHX, Charlie Erling and Mitch Krmpotich are joined by author, motivational speaker, and social activist, Spencer West (@spencer2thewest on Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube) to run some of the more nuanced basketball terms to Spencer and have him define them Balderdash style. They also give a brief update on the status of the NBA. Stay tuned for a wild ride of a non-sports section as well! Follow us on Twitter @sunnyinphxpod and let us know what your picks are. Stay safe out there. Basketball will be back before we know it!

Ep 221: Basketball Balderdash (w/ Spencer West)

On this week's episode of Sunny in PHX, Charlie Erling and Mitch Krmpotich are joined by friend of the show, Josh Kranawetter (@joshkran on Twitter) to pay homage to their favorite podcast, All Fantasy Everything. The three draft an NBA game including a team, an arena, a concession item, a halftime performance, and a mascot. They also give a brief update on the status of the NBA. Follow us on Twitter @sunnyinphxpod and let us know what your picks are. Stay safe out there. Basketball will be back before we know it!

Ep 220: Fantasy Drafting an NBA Game (w/ Josh Kranawetter)

On this week's episode of Sunny in PHX, Charlie Erling and Mitch Krmpotich are joined by Keith aka @SunderousDunks on Twitter to discuss an update on the NBA's newest estimate for a return. Keith also competes in Suns trivia and the three reminisce on some fun moments throughout Suns history. Follow us on Twitter @sunnyinphxpod and keep listening as well will continue to post weekly episodes with an array of fun guests in the coming weeks. Stay safe out there. Basketball will be back before we know it!

Ep 219: Suns Trivia (w/ Keith aka @SunderousDunks)

On this week's episode of Sunny in PHX, Charlie Erling and Mitch Krmpotich discuss the recent decision to put the NBA on hiatus for at least 30 days due to the coronavirus. The two also discuss the positive and negative impacts that this hiatus will have on the Suns and discuss potential next steps for the NBA for the rest of the season. They recap last week's game against the Portland Trailblazers as well. Follow us on Twitter @sunnyinphxpod and send in any suggestions for what you would like to hear from us over this break.

Ep 218: How Does the NBA Hiatus Affect the Suns?

On this week's episode of Sunny in PHX, Charlie Erling and Mitch Krmpotich discuss upcoming free agency options at the power forward and point guard positions. They recap games against the Toronto Raptors, Portland Trailblazers, and Milwaukee Bucks. They also preview games against the Portland Trailblazers and Dallas Mavericks. This week's bet question is, "how many points will Jevon Carter score against the Portland Trailblazers?" Chime in on Twitter @sunnyinphxpod for your chance to get a shoutout on next week's show.

Ep 217: Suns Bounce Back

On this week's episode of Sunny in PHX, Charlie Erling and Mitch Krmpotich discuss Kelly Oubre's potentially season-ending injury. They recap games against the Los Angeles Clippers, Detroit Pistons, and Golden State Warriors. They also preview games against the Toronto Raptors, Portland Trailblazers, and Milwaukee Bucks. This week's bet question is, "how many points will the Suns score in the first half of the game against the Portland Trailblazers?" Chime in on Twitter @sunnyinphxpod for your chance to get a shoutout on next week's show.

Ep 216: Oubre Injured, Suns Struggle

On this week's episode of Sunny in PHX, Charlie Erling and Mitch Krmpotich discuss Devin Booker's experience during All-Star weekend. They recap games against the Toronto Raptors, Chicago Bulls, and Utah Jazz. They also preview games against the Los Angeles Clippers, Detroit Pistons, and Golden State Warriors. This week's bet question is, "how many steals will Ricky Rubio have in the game against the Los Angeles Clippers?" Chime in on Twitter @sunnyinphxpod for your chance to get a shoutout on next week's show.

Ep 215: Devin Booker's All-Star Weekend

On this week's episode of Sunny in PHX, Charlie Erling and Mitch Krmpotich discuss the team's lack of movement at the trade deadline. They recap games against the Brooklyn Nets, Detroit Pistons, Houston Rockets, and Denver Nuggets. They also preview games against the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors. This is the team's final week of games until the All-Star break. This week's bet question is, "how many points will the Suns limit their old friend Marquese Chriss to?" Chime in on Twitter @sunnyinphxpod for your chance to get a shoutout on next week's show.

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