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The Sports Junkies

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Washington Commanders
Jayden Daniels
Washington Wizards
National Football League
Washington Capitals
Philadelphia Eagles
Dan Quinn
Fantasy Football
NFL
New York Giants
Terry Mclaurin
Washington Nationals
Jaden Daniels
Anthony Davis
Baltimore Ravens
Marcus Mariota
Hyrox
NFC East
NFL Trade Deadline
Stefon Diggs

For 30 years, The Sports Junkies have become a Washington, D.C. radio institution. Childhood friends John-Paul “J.P.” Flaim, Eric “E.B.” Bickel, John “Cakes” Auville, and Jason “Bish” Bishop bring their unique chemistry to the air every weekday morning. From the Commanders, Nationals, Capitals, and Wizards to pop culture, entertainment, and stories from their everyday lives, The Junks deliver a mi... more

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106.7 The Fan and The Team 980 present a collection of the week’s best interviews from The Sports Junkies, The Kevin Sheehan Show, Grant & Danny, and B-Mitch & Finlay. Wizards GM Will Dawkins breaks down the team's defensive leap, Commanders tight en... more

A complete roundup of this week’s Commanders coverage across the 106.7 The Fan and The Team 980 lineups. Former NFL tight end Logan Paulsen joins BMitch & Finlay to assess Matthew Stafford, Amik Robertson's physical tone, and stopping the Rams' duo r... more

The best of The Sports Junkies is here! Fresh off an electric win over the rival Eagles, the guys take the temperature of Commanders nation before mapping out how Washington can shock the Rams. Plus, a hard look at the fatal flaw plaguing the Wizards... more

Kickoff with Boomer and Valenti: Bears dominance, Lamar done in Baltimore? Picks and preview for all the games. Game of the Week has the best defense against the best offense. And, are these storylines headline worthy?

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Recent Guests

Brian Baldinger
NFL Network analyst and former NFL player
NFL Network
Episode: Best Interviews on 106.7 The Fan/The Team 980: Brian Baldinger, David Aldridge, Ben Standig & Spencer Carbery
David Aldridge
The Athletic writer covering Washington sports
The Athletic
Episode: Best Interviews on 106.7 The Fan/The Team 980: Brian Baldinger, David Aldridge, Ben Standig & Spencer Carbery
Ben Standig
Commanders reporter and author of the Last Man Standig Substack
Last Man Standig
Episode: Best Interviews on 106.7 The Fan/The Team 980: Brian Baldinger, David Aldridge, Ben Standig & Spencer Carbery
Mike Jones
Senior national NFL writer for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Best Interviews on 106.7 The Fan/The Team 980: Brian Baldinger, David Aldridge, Ben Standig & Spencer Carbery
Spencer Carbery
Head coach of the Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals
Episode: Best Interviews on 106.7 The Fan/The Team 980: Brian Baldinger, David Aldridge, Ben Standig & Spencer Carbery
Dave Richard
Fantasy football expert
CBS Sports
Episode: Full Show 10/30/26: Guarantees for Commanders/Eagles, Adam Peters on NFL trade deadline, Washington's must-win game
Adam Peters
General manager of the Washington Commanders
Washington Commanders
Episode: Hour 3: Junkies Blitz, Commanders Gm Adam Peters talks trade deadline, Big Names in Maryland football coaching search
Scott Abrahams
ABC7 Sports Director
ABC7
Episode: Hour 4: Washington's must-win game against the Eagles, Predictions,
Scott Abraham
ABC7 sports director
ABC7
Episode: Interview: Scott Abraham on The real stakes behind Washington's must win game against the Eagles

Hosts

John-Paul Flaim
Washington, D.C. sports radio host and longtime member of the group
Eric Bickel
Washington, D.C. sports radio host and longtime member of the group
John Auville
Washington, D.C. sports radio host and longtime member of the group
Jason Bishop
Washington, D.C. sports radio host and longtime member of the group

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 1.9k ratings
  • 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 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 Statesa month ago
  • No variety in 15 yrs

    Bish, Cakes, JP, and the Great Depression

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Captain Jack Zodiac
    United States2 months ago
  • EB’s Putin love the end

    Shocker, EB’s a Putin guy. Just a terrible person, no character, honor, or dignity. Loser. I’m out

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    sincfgceuljbd
    United States2 months ago
  • The Sports Junkies and Mr. MAGA...

    EB is way too political for my liking. The constant yelling, screaming and ranting. The other 3 is just carrying his water at this point.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    BG2000TRIUMPH
    United States2 months ago
  • Cringy

    They’re so old and when they try to sound young by using words they shouldn’t be using its cringy. EB is the worst one. Bro you 60 stop using fire, rizz etc.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jon Terst
    United States4 months ago

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Several reviews criticize frequent, fragmented downloads and advertisements that interrupt the listening flow.
Some listeners want more variety, while others prefer the hosts' off-topic conversations to repeated team coverage.
Listeners value the hosts' familiar chemistry and find the mix of sports and personal stories entertaining.
Some listeners object to political commentary and the tone of particular hosts.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#79
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Apple Podcasts
#145
Mexico/Sports

Talking Points

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Interview: Adam Peters talks NFL trade deadline moves and gameday rituals
Q: Were you guys in on Nelson at all?
Peters says Washington was not involved in pursuing Quenton Nelson.
Interview: Adam Peters talks NFL trade deadline moves and gameday rituals
Q: How much of your job now is fielding phone calls?
Peters says the staff is making many calls and has spoken with every other team, because the trade deadline is one of the few periods when teams can make meaningful roster additions.
Interview: Scott Abraham on The real stakes behind Washington's must win game against the Eagles
Q: How big of a deal is it that Steve Wilkes is expected to be on the field coaching with the defensive staff?
Abraham says Wilkes' expanded role shows Washington is trying to turn its defense around, but he does not think it necessarily means Wilkes is being positioned to replace Dan Quinn.
Interview: Scott Abraham on The real stakes behind Washington's must win game against the Eagles
Q: Have you noticed any change in Jayden's demeanor?
Abraham says Daniels has been reserved and businesslike throughout the season, and that he does not see him as the main reason for Washington's record.
Hour 4: Washington's must-win game against the Eagles, Predictions,
Q: Do you think they should go out in the trade market and acquire a player or two, or save all those draft picks?
Abrahams says Washington should stand pat and may be better off as a seller because the upcoming schedule makes a legitimate run at the division title difficult and the draft is expected to be talent-rich.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sports Junkies

What is The Sports Junkies about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Weekday sports talk centered on Washington, D.C., teams, especially the Commanders, with regular coverage of the Nationals, Capitals and Wizards. Childhood friends John-Paul Flaim, Eric Bickel, John Auville and Jason Bishop combine game analysis, predictions, interviews with team executives, coaches, reporters and analysts, and reactions to callers. Sports coverage shares time with pop culture, family stories, relationships and everyday-life conversations, giving the format a loose, humorous group dynamic rather than a strictly analytical focus. Local fans get detailed discussion of team decisions and regional sports, while NFL news and fantasy advice broaden its appeal. The mix of recurring arguments, personal anecdotes and guest expertise... more

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1. Grant and Danny
2. BMitch & Finlay
3. The Kevin Sheehan Show
4. The Kevin Sheehan Show
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1. Brian Baldinger
2. David Aldridge
3. Ben Standig
4. Mike Jones
5. Spencer Carbery
6. Dave Richard
7. Adam Peters
8. Scott Abrahams

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