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The Sports Junkies

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Washington Commanders
Washington Nationals
NFL Draft
Dewey Beach
Golf
Sonny Styles
Tiger Woods
Washington D.C.
Washington Wizards
Liv Golf
NBA
Masters Tournament
NFL
PGA Championship
NCAA Tournament
NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament
National Football League
March Madness
Ohio State University
New York Knicks

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

The NBA Draft was the big Wizards news this week…or so we thought, as Trae Young also re-signed on a four-year max deal! We break that down, and hear from David Aldridge and Andrew Sharp on the deal, in this edition of Best of Wizards!

The NBA Draft has finally come and gone, and AJ Dybantsa is a Washington Wizard! We break down his selection in this edition of Best of Wizards, and you can also hear from BYU assistant Brandon Dunson and Dybantsa himself about the move to DC!

Brandon Aiyuk is STILL making waves on social media, and there are other wide receivers out there too. We cover all angles of the Aiyuk situation, plus other Commanders news, in this week’s Best of Commanders!

Welcome to The Sports Junkies best highlights from Monday, June 22nd through Friday, June 26th. Have a great weekend!

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Recent Guests

Michael Rapaport
Actor and comedian, Knicks fan
Knicks fandom
Episode: Full Show - NBA Finals Start Tonight
Walter Boney
President of Baseball Operations, Washington Nationals
Washington Nationals
Episode: H2: NBA Finals Preview, AJ Dybantsa Debate, Aaron Donald News
Paul Timoni
President of Baseball Operations for the Nationals
Washington Nationals
Episode: Entertainment Page: TikTok's New Food Trend
Michael Rapoport
Actor and comedian
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Episode: Entertainment Page: TikTok's New Food Trend
Michael Rappaport
Actor and comedian
Episode: Jason Moved His Daughter To Hoboken
Darryl Ryder
Host on 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland
92.3 The Fan (Cleveland)
Episode: H1: EB’s New Obsession, Massive NFL Trades, Russell Wilson Debate
Daryl Ruiter
Host on 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland
92.3 The Fan (Cleveland)
Episode: H3: Grant Paulsen, Bus Accident, Daryl Ruiter
Glenn Consor
Basketball analyst, Wizards commentator (teased for an upcoming appearance)
Episode: Hour 1: Tobes n' Strobes in the saddle for Memorial Day
Justin Melo
Sports Illustrated writer covering the NFL Draft
Sports Illustrated
Episode: Best Interviews on 106.7 The Fan/Team 980: May 18-22, 2026

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 States23 days ago
  • Love the Show but Horrific ad placement

    Place them where it makes sense Mike Moore

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Naturally Artificial
    United States2 months ago
  • Horrific ad placement

    Mickey mouse operation

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Naturally Artificial
    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.

    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
#59
United States/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#137
Mexico/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#178
United Arab Emirates/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

H4: Paul Toboni, Game Show, Michael Rapaport
Q: How often do you talk to ownership? Do you have weekly meetings? What's the relationship there?
Toboni says he talks to ownership daily, emphasizes the importance of tight connections between ownership and his role, and stresses that a unified front is key to long-term stability.
H3: Grant Paulsen, Bus Accident, Daryl Ruiter
Q: What makes this trade with the Rams significant beyond the immediate roster change?
It signals a broader strategic shift for the Browns, especially in cap management and creating room to rebuild around a new quarterback plan, while also addressing the long-term sustainability of the team's payroll.
Dan Quinn Talks Commanders Rookies & Schedule
Q: Are you a sports figure?
Yes, in sports we have met in person and he confirmed being a public sports figure.
H4: Entertainment Page, EB’s Cousin Ronda, Dewey Beach Preview
Q: Cousin Ronda, what have you been up to lately?
Ronda shared updates from her life on the road, including trucking routes, health events, and living situations, while mixing in humorous bits about her family and experiences in the trucking world.
Mike Rizzo Congratulates Junkies On 30 Years
Q: Riz, how are you, buddy?
He responds positively, greeting the hosts.

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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. Michael Rapaport
2. Walter Boney
3. Paul Timoni
4. Michael Rapoport
5. Michael Rappaport
6. Darryl Ryder
7. Daryl Ruiter
8. Glenn Consor

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