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The Sports Junkies

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Washington Nationals
Washington Commanders
Dewey Beach
Washington Wizards
World Cup
Golf
Lebron James
New York Knicks
AJ Dybantsa
Brandon Aiyuk
NFL
PGA Championship
LIV Golf
Harland Williams
San Antonio Spurs
Alligator
Washington D.C.
Basketball
Maryland Terrapins
San Francisco 49ers

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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The Nats lost three of their best players at the trade deadline, then lost one of their All-Stars to injury just days later. In this week’s Best of Nationals, we look at their long and short-term futures after the deadline, and wonder how worried we ... more

Quite the Friday for The Junkies as Stefon Diggs practices for the first time as a Commander! Hour 1: NFL returns with the Hall of Fame Game / Sports Page / Akron's wild fan promotion Hour 2: Hit the Skins covers Diggs' first day / Can Jayden bounce ... more

Hour 1 of the Sports Junkies for 8/7/26: 0:00 - The Hall of Fame Game was last night, so football IS BACK! 11:40 - Sports Page: RBs are getting paid, and is Bish's Nats bet in trouble? 30:00 - The Akron Zips are letting a fan call a play

Hour 2 of The Sports Junkies for 8/7/26: 0:00 - Hit the Skins: It's Diggs Day! 18:30 - Are you confident Jayden Daniels can have a bounce-back season? 32:00 - What's your go-to fast food chicken joint?

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Recent Guests

Connelly Early
New Nationals pitcher (guest)
Washington Nationals
Episode: Best of Nationals on 106.7 The Fan/The Team 980: Farewell, Mad Max?
Max Scherzer
Veteran pitcher, former Nationals star
MLB / Washington Nationals
Episode: Best of Nationals on 106.7 The Fan/The Team 980: Farewell, Mad Max?
Andrew C. Golden
Sports writer covering Nationals for the Baltimore Banner
Baltimore Banner
Episode: Best of Nationals on 106.7 The Fan/The Team 980: The Deadline Looms…
Barry Verluge
DC Sports reporter for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: The Sports Junkies: Best of July 20th - July 24th
Paul Scott Abraham
Sports Director for ABC7
Episode: H3: Grant Paulsen, Commanders Schedule, McDonald’s Botch
Matt Swope
University of Maryland baseball coach
University of Maryland
Episode: Best of Nationals on 106.7 The Fan/The Team 980: The Second Half Begins!
Paul Zimone
President of Baseball Operations for the Nationals
Washington Nationals
Episode: The Sports Junkies: Best of July 13th - July 17th
Jesse Doherty
Nats reporter
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Episode: The Sports Junkies: Best of July 13th - July 17th
Harlan Williams
Comedian Guest
Comedian, TV/Film
Episode: H2: Hilarious Story, Surpassing AJ Dybantsa, British Open Update

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
  • 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.

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    Jon Terst
    United States18 days ago
  • America haters

    Still not feeling patriotic? America haters. And you’re show sucks

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Quito77!
    United States23 days ago
  • 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
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    Bone-Daddy2099
    United States2 months ago
  • Love the Show but Horrific ad placement

    Place them where it makes sense Mike Moore

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Naturally Artificial
    United States4 months ago
  • Horrific ad placement

    Mickey mouse operation

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Naturally Artificial
    United States5 months ago

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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
#63
United States/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#99
Mexico/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Sports Junkies: Best of July 27th - July 31st
Q: How aggressive should the Nationals be at the trade deadline?
The guests suggest a balanced approach: buy modestly for immediate contribution while preserving future flexibility, especially around key players like CJ Abrams and Foster Griffin, to avoid weakening long-term prospects.
Full Show - That’s Not For Everyone
Q: What's the biggest move you expect the Nationals to make by the trade deadline?
The consensus leans toward adding bullpen help while potentially shedding or contending with controllable assets like Foster Griffin or Luis Garcia to optimize the roster for next year, rather than chasing high-priced, short-term fixes.
Big John Shocks The Junkies With His Crazy Story
Q: How did you end up in that situation while in Vegas?
He describes going to Jason Aldean's restaurant, waiting for a taxi, then the sequence of not having access to a bathroom and the subsequent mishap in the cab, which he tried to handle with blankets and later a hotel shower.
Big John Shocks The Junkies With His Crazy Story
Q: What happened?
Big John explains that after a long day and not eating for 24 hours, he had an uncontrollable incident in a taxi in Las Vegas, which led to ambulance involvement and a hotel-room cleanup, and then became fodder for his act and the show's humor.
Best of Nationals on 106.7 The Fan/The Team 980: The Second Half Begins!
Q: What is the ETA for Chris Hacopian to reach the big leagues and which positions might he play?
Hacopian is projected to be a second or third baseman, with potential to handle multiple infield spots; the timeline suggests a fast rise given his contact skills and eye for the zone, likely accelerating toward the big leagues as a solid infield contributor.

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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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1. Connelly Early
2. Max Scherzer
3. Andrew C. Golden
4. Barry Verluge
5. Paul Scott Abraham
6. Matt Swope
7. Paul Zimone
8. Jesse Doherty

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