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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, Nats GM Mike Rizzo, and Caps head coach Spencer Carberry.Catch the Sports Junkies live Monday through Friday (5 a.m. - 10 a.m ET) on 106.7 The Fan, home of the Nationals, Capitals, and Hokies; Team 980, home of the Wizards, Terrapins, and Hoyas; or on the Audacy app. For more, follow the show on X @JunksRadio.

Sports chart
#85
Episodes
660
Releases
Daily
Typical length
19 min
On air since
2026
Latest episode
4 hours ago

Episodes

660 episodes, newest first

  1. Sunday Night Rookie Showcase - Squeezing Lemons & Antonio Williams' Ceiling is the Roof | 'Reception Perception'

    Show notes

    Matt and James discuss the performances of Makai Lemon and Antonio Williams on Sunday Night Football in Week 8.

    Whether it's the biggest stars in the league or new rookies bursting on the scene, you won't get better wideout information anywhere else. Along the way, they'll break down the biggest stories in the NFL and offer up a few big-picture fantasy football thoughts.

    Follow the guys on Twitter @JamesDKoh and @MattHarmon_BYB.

    Follow Reception Perception @RecepPerception. Download and Subscribe to the Reception Perception Show anywhere you get your podcasts.

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    16 min
  2. Full Show 11/03/26: Wizards are a playoff threat, Commanders trade deadline moves, & Wizards GM Will Dawkins on team's defense

    Show notes

    Show Open
    Are the Washington Wizards a legitimate playoff threat? (14:04)
    Does fourth grade history actually matter in real life? (34:13)
    Hit The Skins (45:35)
    The undeniable reality of aging in your forties (1:01:48)
    Michael Wilbon stepping away from PTI due to health issues (1:15:56)
    Commanders reportedly have interest in AFC Wide Receiver (1:27:30)
    Junkies Blitz (1:42:48)
    Drab's hilarious hate rant on Lebron and the unserious 76ers (1:58:09)
    Entertainment Page (2:09:07)
    Reactions to Bears win over the Seahawks on Monday Night Football (2:26:08)
    Wizards GM Will Dawkins on the team's defensive leap (2:37:29)

    2 hr 47 min
  3. Hour 1: Are the Washington Wizards legit? & Does fourth grade history actually matter in real life?

    Show notes

    Show Open
    Are the Washington Wizards a legitimate playoff threat? (13:34)
    Does fourth grade history actually matter in real life? (33:41)

    45 min
  4. Hour 2: Hit The Skins, The trouble with aging, & Michael Wilbon stepping away from ESPN

    Show notes

    Hit The Skins
    The undeniable reality of aging in your forties (16:13)
    Michael Wilbon stepping away from PTI due to health issues. (30:20)

    42 min
  5. Hour 3: Commanders' trade deadline dilemma, Junkies Blitz and Drab's epic rant about Lebron James

    Show notes

    Commanders reportedly have interest in AFC Wide Receiver
    Junkies Blitz (15:19)
    Drab's hilarious hate rant on Lebron and the unserious 76ers (30:36)

    42 min
  6. Hour 4: Entertainment Pages, Reactions to Monday Night Football & Wizards GM Will Dawkins on team's defense

    Show notes

    Entertainment Page
    Reactions to Bears win over the Seahawks on Monday Night Football. (15:44)
    Wizards GM Will Dawkins on the team's defensive leap. (28:20)

    38 min
  7. Entertainment Page: Martha Stewart faces severe backlash and The bizarre reality of staying business partners with your ex

    Show notes

    From strange high-profile romances to out-of-touch billionaire costumes, the line between harmless fun and PR disaster has vanished.

    17 min
  8. Drab goes on hilarious hate rant about Lebron and the 76ers

    Show notes

    LeBron is taking wine breaks mid-possession and running goofball routines on the floor. Is this just an aging superstar living in the moment, or an ego-driven sideshow?

    11 min
  9. Wizards GM Will Dawkins on the team's defensive leap

    Show notes

    The Wizards are locking down opponents and blowing away expectations. GM Will Dawkins reveals why this sudden defensive surge is only the beginning.

    10 min
  10. Buyers or sellers? The Commanders' NFL trade deadline dilemma

    Show notes

    The Commanders are eyeing a former first-round weapon to rescue their offense, but the trade price could be steep. Can they pull off a blockbuster deal before the upcoming deadline, or will they be left empty-handed?

    15 min
  11. Readers, bad knees, and bald spots: the ultimate old guy debate

    Show notes

    The crew reaches a hilarious breaking point as aging finally catches up to them. Are they finally ready to admit defeat to reading glasses, thinning hair, and bad knees?

    14 min
  12. Can the Commanders actually pull off an upset vs the Rams?

    Show notes

    Coming off a strange win against Philly, Commanders fans are already screaming to throw in the towel. Should a depleted roster force an intentional crash, or are they just built to fail?

    16 min
  13. Are the Washington Wizards a legitimate playoff threat?

    Show notes

    The Washington Wizards are locking down opponents like never before, holding teams under 100 points in back-to-back games. Can this defensive surge actually turn them into a playoff contender?

    20 min
  14. Best Of Commanders on 106.7 The Fan/The Team 980: Overcoming an Ugly Start to Rout the Eagles Bonus

    Show notes

    106.7 The Fan and The Team 980 present a collection of discussions breaking down Washington’s 27-10 victory over Philadelphia from The Sports Junkies, BMitch & Finlay, The Kevin Sheehan Show, and Grant & Danny. The crew analyzes Jayden Daniels rallying the sideline after an early 10-0 deficit, and debates Dan Quinn’s decision to go for two up 15. That and more on Best Of Commanders on 106.7 The Fan/The Team 980!

    1 hr 5 min
  15. Full Show 11/2/26: Victory Monday: Commanders beat the Eagles on SNF, John Keim and Kevin Sheehan join the show

    Show notes

    Commanders beat the Eagles on SNF (0:00)
    Callers react to the Commanders win (10:20)
    JP goes to New York, EB goes to AJ Dybantsa's home debut (30:55)
    Commanders start slow against Eagles on SNF (40:28)
    Do you like where the Commanders are at? (59:58)
    John Keim breaks down Commanders win (1:09:58)
    Junkies Blitz: The Ravens are cooked (1:23:21)
    Commanders start slow again (1:40:10)
    Callers weigh in on Commanders slow starts (1:54:18)
    Kevin Sheehan gives his thoughts on the Commanders win (2:04:10)
    Are the Rams beatable? (2:19:25)
    The Terps had an embarrassing home crowd on Saturday (2:33:25)

    2 hr 44 min
  16. Hour 1: Victory Monday: Commanders beat Eagles on SNF, JP goes to NY and EB goes to AJ Dybantsa's home debut

    Show notes

    Commanders beat the Eagles on SNF (0:00)
    Callers react to the Commanders win (10:20)
    JP goes to New York, EB goes to AJ Dybantsa's home debut (30:55)

    40 min
  17. Hour 2: Commanders start slow again, Do you like where Commanders are at? & John Keim

    Show notes

    Commanders start slow against Eagles on SNF (0:00)
    Do you like where the Commanders are at? (19:34)
    John Keim breaks down Commanders win (29:35)

    43 min
  18. Hour 3: Are the Ravens cooked? And the Commanders start slow again

    Show notes

    Junkies Blitz: The Ravens are cooked (0:00)
    Commanders start slow again (16:49)
    Callers weigh in on Commanders slow starts (30:54)

    41 min
  19. Hour 4: Kevin Sheehan talks Commanders win, looking ahead to the Rams and Terps embarrassing Saturday crowd

    Show notes

    Kevin Sheehan gives his thoughts on the Commanders win (0:00)
    Are the Rams beatable? (15:14)
    The Terps had an embarrassing home crowd on Saturday (29:11)

    40 min
  20. How beatable are the Rams headed into Week 9 matchup with the Commanders?

    Show notes

    The Commanders head into Week 9 against the preseason favorite Los Angeles Rams. Despite the preseason hype, the Rams haven't looked like a juggernaut, so just how beatable are the Rams? The Junkies dive into that discussion and recap Jayden Daniels' performance from last night.

    14 min