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The Sports Junkies

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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

03/04 Full Show: Hour 1 - 1:00 Hour 2 - 45:00 Hour 3 - 1:28:00 Hour 4 - 2:10:00 The Sports Junkies break down the top storylines around the sports world. Today’s guests were James Franklin, Spencer Carbery, and Tim Brando.

03/04 Hour 1: TGL Is Starting To Catch Fire Again - 1:00 Top Storylines Around The Sports World - 12:00 James Franklin Joins The Junkies - 29:00

03/04 Hour 2: Spencer Carbery Joins The Junkies - 1:00 Cardinals Are Set To Release Kyler Murray - 13:00 Guy Issues Size Challenge To Other Men - 31:00

03/04 Hour 3: Commanders Need To Add Another Receiver - 1:00 People Are Rolling The Dice At Airports - 16:00 James Franklin Joins The Junkies (Replay) - 26:00

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Recent Guests

Brady House
Nationals third baseman
Washington Nationals
Episode: Best Interviews on 106.7 The Fan/Team 980: Feb. 23-27, 2026
Gary Williams
Hall of Fame head coach of Maryland basketball
University of Maryland
Episode: Best of Basketball on 106.7 The Fan/Team 980: March Madness and the Art of the Tank
Eddie Olczyk
Former NHL player and broadcaster
NBC Sports
Episode: Best of Hockey on 106.7 The Fan/Team 980: Team USA wins Olympic gold!
Michael Rapaport
Actor and comedian
Episode: The Sports Junkies: Best of February 23rd - February 27th
Aerie Spear
Comedian performing at the DC Improv
DC Improv
Episode: Jason's Hanging Out With Tress Way Tonight
Michael Rapoport
Actor and comedian performing at Arlington Draft House
Episode: H1: Commanders Debate, Sports Page, Vegas Trip
Gravis Vasquez
Former Maryland Terrapins star
Maryland Terrapins
Episode: H3: Quick Cash, Hidden Valuables, Brandon Duhaime
Greivis Vasquez
Terp's legend and former NBA player
Episode: Greivis Vasquez On The Wizards Rebuild
Benjamin Solak
NFL Analyst at ESPN
ESPN
Episode: H4: Commanders Draft Preview, Benjamin Solak, JD5 Game

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
  • 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 States25 days 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 States2 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 States4 months ago
  • Ugh

    No drab = no listen. Never realized how good he was for the show. Show is glaringly nubbs w/o Drabby.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Thegoat56
    United States5 months ago
  • Excellent

    Bish, Cakes, JP, and the Great Depression

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Captain Jack Zodiac
    United States5 months ago

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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

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#57
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Apple Podcasts
#154
Mexico/Sports

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H3: Top Free Agents, Kevin Davis, Will Dawkins
Q: Have you thought about who to send to the lottery for good luck?
Will Dawkins acknowledges that they are open to ideas and have not yet selected someone for the next lottery.
H3: Top Free Agents, Kevin Davis, Will Dawkins
Q: What is the protocol if a player's injury status is reported inaccurately?
Will Dawkins explains that they focus on player safety and his goal is for Anthony Davis and Trey to play at some point, but they don't rush it.
H3: Quick Cash, Hidden Valuables, Brandon Duhaime
Q: What is sewer ball?
It's a game played before warm-ups where players circle up and keep a soccer ball in the air with two touches, aiming to eliminate others.
H3: Quick Cash, Hidden Valuables, Brandon Duhaime
Q: How did you keep your surprise wedding a secret?
I worried my friends would be listening to the podcast, so I couldn't tell them, but a majority of my teammates knew in advance to help set up.
Junkies Throwback Thirty- JP vs. Bret and Cakes vs. Awadd in Hoops
Q: How do you feel at this point? 10-7?
I think we've gotten a little lazy of late.

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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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The Sports Junkies launched 16 years ago and published 547 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Sports Junkies include:

1. Brady House
2. Gary Williams
3. Eddie Olczyk
4. Michael Rapaport
5. Aerie Spear
6. Michael Rapoport
7. Gravis Vasquez
8. Greivis Vasquez

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