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The Sports Junkies

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Washington Commanders
Washington Nationals
Dewey Beach
NFL Draft
World Cup
Washington Wizards
Sonny Styles
Golf
New York Knicks
NFL
NBA
Washington D.C.
LIV Golf
Lebron James
AJ Dybantsa
PGA Championship
Commanders
San Antonio Spurs
Alex Ovechkin
Washington, D.C.

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

07/17 Full Show: Hour 1 - 1:00 Hour 2 - 43:00 Hour 3 - 1:24:00 Hour 4 - 2:08:00 The Sports Junkies break down the top headlines surrounding the sports world. Today’s guest was Harland Williams (In Studio).

07/17 Hour 1: Jason Returns For The One Day Work Week - 1:00 Would The Junkies Ever Attend Fanatics Fest - 14:00 Commanders Uniform Schedule / Valdez’ Beef With JP - 32:00

07/17 Hour 2: Big John Shocks The Junkies With His Crazy Story - 1:00 Are Other NBA Rookies Surpassing AJ Dybantsa - 14:00 Incredible Start To The 2026 British Open - 28:00

07/17 Hour 3: NFC East Position Power Ranking: Running Backs - 1:00 You Won’t Believe What Drab’s Doing With ChatGPT - 19:00 Generation Alpha Can’t Stop Wearing This - 34:00

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Recent Guests

Sebastián Salazar
World Cup analyst in studio
ESPN/World Cup coverage
Episode: The Sports Junkies: Best of June 29th - July 2nd
Jason Sinarajah
President of Business Operations for the Washington Nationals
Washington Nationals
Episode: The Sports Junkies: Best of June 29th - July 2nd
Mark Zuckerberg
CEO of Meta
Meta
Episode: H2: The NBA free agency is moving big name players but the Wizards haven't made a movie yet
Mark Zuckerman
Nats Journal on Substack contributor
Nats Journal, Substack
Episode: H4: Mark Zuckerman of MASN talks about the Nats being over .500 in July, the pitcher suspensions and possible trade options
Cakes Chestnut
Regular guest, star of hot dog challenge segment
The Sports Junkies
Episode: Junkies Throwback Thirty- Cakes' Hotdog Challenge
Richard Shea
Co-founder and president of Major League Eating
Major League Eating
Episode: H1: Cakes Classic Recap, USMNT Advances, World Cup Madness
Alex Tuck
Washington Capitals player
Washington Capitals
Episode: H1: Cakes Classic Recap, USMNT Advances, World Cup Madness
Alex Tuch
One of the newest Washington Capitals players
Washington Capitals
Episode: H3: USA vs Belgium, Entertainment Page, Alex Tuch
Foster Griffin
Starting pitcher; Nationals free-agent signee
Washington Nationals
Episode: The Best Free Agent Signing In Baseball, Foster Griffin | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'

Hosts

John-Paul Flaim
Co-host with a long-running role on the show, commonly contributing as a lead voice and facilitating discussions.
Eric Bickel
Co-host known for hosting banter and sports analysis with a distinctive voice.
John Auville
Co-host contributing regular takes and reacting to sports news with humor.
Jason Bishop
Co-host adding sports banter, topics, and audience interaction.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 1.9k ratings
  • Fix the Pod

    Love the actual show - the Junks are consistently entertaining for me, but I will NEVER subscribe, because of all of the extra garbage mini segment downloads. If I’m behind a day or two I have to delete 20-30 auto-downloads!

    Also, the commercial placement is infuriating, and whoever’s in charge of that is terrible at their job. The Junks will throw it to break but will immediately be back, then 5 minutes later a jarring block of commercials will interrupt them mid-sentence.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Bone-Daddy2099
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love the Show but Horrific ad placement

    Place them where it makes sense Mike Moore

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Naturally Artificial
    United States3 months ago
  • Horrific ad placement

    Mickey mouse operation

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Naturally Artificial
    United States4 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 the new Awadd. Same forced persona, trying to impress the Junkies.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    dstrohmeng
    United States5 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 States5 months ago

Listeners Say

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Some reviews call out excessive focus on sports or podcast format changes.
Fans enjoy guest moments and local/DC sports coverage despite occasional format complaints.
Listeners appreciate the camaraderie and long-running dynamic among the hosts.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#55
United States/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#128
Mexico/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#217
United Arab Emirates/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#225
Netherlands/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

H4: Mark Zuckerman of MASN talks about the Nats being over .500 in July, the pitcher suspensions and possible trade options
Q: Do you think Taboni will pursue a buy-low move or stand pat at the deadline?
Taboni tends toward improving the roster but is cautious about long-term value; rentals or mid-level relievers could be realistic, with a focus on balancing present needs and future flexibility.
H4: Mark Zuckerman of MASN talks about the Nats being over .500 in July, the pitcher suspensions and possible trade options
Q: Mark, what does this mean for the Nats this weekend in terms of pitching depth?
With Mikolas and Cavalli potentially out, the rotation will be stretched and the bullpen will have to bear more innings; teams may use openers or bullpen games to bridge the gap, and the team could time appeals to minimize impact.
H3: USA vs Belgium, Entertainment Page, Alex Tuch
Q: How does he view the Capitals' offseason acquisitions and their potential to contend for playoff spots?
Tuch commented on the team's aggressive push to add talent, noting depth and speed added by new players and his eagerness to contribute to a competitive group.
H3: USA vs Belgium, Entertainment Page, Alex Tuch
Q: What was it like joining the Washington Capitals and relocating with a family—how is the transition going so far?
Tuch described a whirlwind period of moving, family logistics, and meeting new teammates, expressing excitement about the opportunity and a proactive mindset to integrate quickly into the lineup.
H3: John Walton discusses how important Ovechkin playing another season is
Q: What was your sense on Ovechkin's return and when the news broke?
Walton describes a roller-coaster ride with the decision, noting how the organization kept options open, pursued a plan for both scenarios (with or without Ovechkin), and ultimately saw the signing as a strong commitment to a Cup chase.

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A lively DC-area sports talk show combines deep dives into professional football, basketball, and golf with unabashed banter and fan interaction. Hosts discuss NFL schedules, NBA drafts, and PGA Championship coverage, frequently weaving in local sports context and pop culture riffs. Guests range from league executives and broadcasters to players, offering insider perspectives that enrich the group's opinionated debates. The show stands out for its steady camaraderie, long-running local footprint, and willingness to tackle both serious sports analysis and offbeat, entertaining tangents that keep listeners engaged beyond game-day chatter.

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Recent guests on The Sports Junkies include:

1. Sebastián Salazar
2. Jason Sinarajah
3. Mark Zuckerberg
4. Mark Zuckerman
5. Cakes Chestnut
6. Richard Shea
7. Alex Tuck
8. Alex Tuch

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