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The Sports Junkies

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Washington Commanders
World Baseball Classic
NFL Free Agency
Washington Nationals
Washington Capitals
NCAA Tournament
NFL Draft
March Madness
Tiger Woods
NBA
Washington Wizards
Free Agency
Masters Tournament
Washington D.C.
NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament
Brandon Aiyuk
Bam Adebayo
Capitals
Washington, D.C.
Jeremiah Love

For more than 25 years, The Junks have owned Washington D.C. sports radio, covering Commanders, Nationals, Capitals, Wizards, Hokies, Terrapins, and Hoyas news. Every weekday, childhood friends John-Paul “J.P.” Flaim, Eric “E.B.” Bickel, John “Cakes” Auville, and Jason “Bish” Bishop talk DMV sports, pop culture, life, and more. Plus, they regularly chat with guests like sportswriter John Feinstein... more

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Latest Episodes

04/24 Full Show: Hour 1 - 1:00 Hour 2 - 43:00 Hour 3 - 1:22:00 Hour 4 - 2:08:00 The Sports Junkies recap the first round of the 2026 NFL draft. Today’s guests were Steve Czaban and Chris Russell.

04/24 Hour 1: NFL First Round Draft Recap - 1:00 Commanders Draft Sonny Styles - 12:00 Biggest Takeaways From The First Round - 32:00

04/24 Hour 2: Calls On Sonny Styles To Washington - 1:00 Steve Czaban Joins The Junkies - 17:00 Winner Of The Junkies Mock Draft - 33:00

04/24 Hour 3: Day Two Preview For The Commanders - 1:00 Chris Russell Joins The Junkies - 19:00 Mike Vrabel And Dianna Russini Update - 34:00

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Recent Guests

Larry Krueger
Host on 97.5 The Game in San Francisco
97.5 The Game
Episode: Entertainment Page
Rex Hoggard
Reporter for Golf Channel
Golf Channel
Episode: Full Show - New Era For The Commanders
Beau Bishop
Host of Bishop and Friends
97.1 The Fan (Columbus)
Episode: H1: Amazon Crashed, Sports Junkies, Cakes Classic Recap
Paul Taboney
President of Baseball Operations for the Washington Nationals
Washington Nationals
Episode: H1: Amazon Crashed, Sports Junkies, Cakes Classic Recap
Tony Perkins
Media broadcaster
NBC4
Episode: H2: Barber Bat Signal, New Uniforms Preview, Callers Weigh In
Bo Bishop
Host of Bishop and Friends on 97.1 The Fan in Columbus
97.1 The Fan (Columbus)
Episode: Entertainment Page: Who Is The Luckiest Junkie?
Paul Zaboni
President of Baseball Operations for the Washington Nationals
Washington Nationals
Episode: Entertainment Page: Who Is The Luckiest Junkie?
Rick Bonus
Columbus Blue Jackets head coach (audio clip)
Columbus Blue Jackets
Episode: Sports Page: Capitals Defeated The Blue Jackets
Drab T-shirt
In‑studio guest contributing anecdotes about weekend mishaps
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Episode: H1: Caps Are Eliminated, EB’s New Routine, DC Zoo Slander

Hosts

John-Paul "J.P." Flaim
Eric "E.B." Bickel
John "Cakes" Auville
Jason "Bish" Bishop

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 1.9k ratings
  • Horrific ad placement

    Mickey mouse operation

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Naturally Artificial
    United Statesa month ago
  • Stop encouraging piracy

    How can a highly visible show in a major market allow their producers to constantly brag about all of the movies and pay per view events they constantly steal? And you’d think there’d be an FCC rule against asking listeners to directly send you money, but apparently not.

    And Maher is the new Awadd. Same forced persona, trying to impress the Junkies.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    dstrohmeng
    United States2 months ago
  • Stop encouraging piracy

    How can a highly visible show in a major market allow their producers to constantly brag about all of the movies and pay per view events they constantly steal? And you’d think there’d be an FCC rule against asking listeners to directly send you money, but apparently not.

    And Maher is so annoying. He’s become the new Awadd.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    dstrohmeng
    United States3 months ago
  • Stop encouraging piracy

    How can a highly visible show in a major market allow their producers to constantly brag about all of the movies and pay per view events they constantly steal? And you’d think there’d be an FCC rule against asking listeners to directly send you money, but apparently not.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    dstrohmeng
    United States4 months ago
  • No sports talk!!

    I know it’s in your name but I’ve heard you all not talk sports and that’s when I love the junkies the most!! Please quit talking so much sports!! No one cares about the Commanders!! Even if we do they win or they lose. No need to talk about it over and over! Let’s talk about Lurch’s daughters or EB getting yelled at by his wife or Cakes sex life or JPs coaching!! So many more better topics!!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    SuperDuperMick18
    United States5 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

There are mixed feelings around the frequent shifts in topics, with some preferring more focused sports discussions.
Overall, the community appears to have a strong attachment to the hosts and the show's familiar format.
Complaints include a desire for less political commentary and more emphasis on sports topics.
Listeners express strong sentiments about the comedic nature of the hosts and their engaging banter.
Some listeners appreciate the blend of pop culture and personal stories with sports content, making it relatable.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#56
United States/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#86
United Arab Emirates/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#137
Mexico/Sports

Talking Points

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Full Show - Season Finale For The Capitals
Q: Is this Ovi's final game as a Capital, or will he return?
Most hosts lean toward him returning for at least one more season, citing his health, love of the game, and the young Capitals core, though a few acknowledge the possibility of retirement or playing elsewhere; callers largely support a one-more-year decision.
John Keim On The Latest Commanders News
Q: Are you going to go after the interview? Are you going to go back to bed?
Keim responds with a lighthearted note about adjusting to West Coast/Arizona time while still doing work, then segues into substantive discussion about the Arizona minicamp and the upcoming season.
H3: Entertainment Page, Beau Bishop, Silent Killers
Q: Rank the Ohio State prospects 1-4 for the Browns at six.
Beau explains a position-agnostic ranking: Downs, Styles, Reese, Tate, with a high confidence that all four will be very good in the NFL.
Beau Bishop Breaks Down The Top NFL Prospects
Q: What was the NIL number for Ohio State players entering the 2026-26 cycle, and how does that compare to expectations?
The guest estimated NIL numbers around 40 million for the roster by the end of the cycle, reflecting the growing cost of contending at the highest level; he noted that this is now a norm for top programs and would likely continue rising.
Amazon Crashed During The NBA Playoffs
Q: What was the response from Amazon? Did they say why the feed went out?
The team reported technical difficulties but did not provide a detailed public explanation at the time of the discussion.

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Focusing on all things sports, particularly in the Washington D.C. area, this show provides listeners with an engaging mix of commentary, humor, and personal anecdotes from its hosts, who have been in the game for over 25 years. Notable topics often include professional teams like the Commanders, Nationals, and Capitals, alongside discussions on pop culture and life events, uniquely blending sports analysis with entertaining banter among friends. Listeners can look forward to regular interactions with industry experts and guests, ensuring a lively and informative experience.

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Recent guests on The Sports Junkies include:

1. Larry Krueger
2. Rex Hoggard
3. Beau Bishop
4. Paul Taboney
5. Tony Perkins
6. Bo Bishop
7. Paul Zaboni
8. Rick Bonus

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