The Sports Junkies
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 mix of sports talk, humor, interviews, and unpredictable conversations that has entertained the DMV for three decades.
Catch The Sports Junkies live Monday through Friday from 5–10 a.m. ET on 106.7 The Fan and the free Audacy app. Listen to full shows, interviews, and highlights anytime on The Sports Junkies podcast.
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Full Show 11/06/26: Commanders' Keys to upset Rams, Adam Peters on trade deadline moves, & Whacky fans at the Junks' bobblehead giveaway
Show Open - LIV Golf shuts it doors. It’s over.
Sports Page- Ravens look terrible in lost to Jags (12:13)
EB's Bobblehead Event Recap (29:37)
Hit The Skins - Don't Sleep on the Commanders' defense 942:540
Callers: Are you afraid of the Rams? (57:01)
Who actually ordered a mystery Hawaiian pizza? (1:12:36)
Junkies Blitz 91:23:11)
Adam Peters on Washington's offensive strategy against the Ram & Trade deadline moves (1:39:59)
Man dies during his 97th birthday party (1:59:15)
Scott Abraham previews Commanders vs. Rams (2:05:55)
Commanders/Rams predictions: What are the keys to victory? (2:23:21)
Junkies Weekend Preview (2:38:39)
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Hour 1: LIV Golf officially shuts down, Sports Page & Ravens fall to Jaguars, EB"s Bobblehead recap
Show Open - LIV Golf shuts it doors. It’s over.
Sports Page- Ravens look terrible in lost to Jags. (12:13)
EB's Bobblehead Event. (29:45)
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Hour 2: Don't sleep on the Commanders' defense, Are the Rams a scary team?, & A mystery Hawaiian pizza order
Hit The Skins - Don't Sleep on the Commanders' defense
Callers weigh in on if Commanders fans should be afraid of the Rams. (14:02
Who actually ordered a mystery hawaiian pizza? (29:44)
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Hour 3: Junkies Blitz, Adam Peters previews Commanders/Rams and talks trade deadline, & a Man dies during his birthday party
Junkies Blitz
Adam Peters on Washington's offensive strategy against the Ram & Trade deadline moves. (16:49)
Man dies during his 97th birthday party. (36:07)
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Hour 4: Scott Abrahams previews Commanders/ Rams, Keys to an upset victory, & A Junkies weekend preview
Scott Abraham previews Commanders vs. Rams
Commanders/Rams predictions: What are the keys to victory? (17:33)
Junkies Weekend Preview. 932:43)
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EB's Bobblehead Event Recap
A routine bobblehead giveaway spiraled into a black-market frenzy after a piece of plastic sold for hundreds overnight.
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The keys to victory and why 41% of fans expect a Commanders upset over the Rams
Over forty percent of fans are quietly backing Washington for a shocking upset against the Rams.
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Interview: ABC7's Scott Abraham’s Commanders vs. rams preview and why Washington's defense is key
ABC7's Scott Abraham joins the Junkies to break down the exact game plan Washington needs to neutralize LA’s high-flying offense and grind out a win.
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Interview: Commanders GM Adam Peters on Washington's offensive strategy against the Ram & Trade deadline moves
Commanders GM Adam Peters joins the Junkies to preview Washington's game against the Rams and give insight into the team's trade deadlines plan.
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Should the Commanders be afraid of the Rams?
Is Los Angeles actually terrifying, or are Commanders fans just scared of their past reputation?
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Stop sleeping on the Commanders' defense
The Junkies break down the crucial positional matchups, injury reports, and statistical red flags for Sunday's massive NFC clash.
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Junkies Throwback Thirty- Dave Chappelle, Celeb Shootout, Jim Nantz, Drab is in a Cult
Full Show 11/05/26: Wizards flaws, Commanders trade deadline rumors, & why Jayden Daniels needs to take more risks
Show Open
Wizards fall to hawks in home loss (11:32)
Man spends 28 years walking around the world (30:31)
Commanders trade deadline moves and rumors (41:58)
Brian Baldinger on Quarterback injuries across the NFL (58:00)
Fantasy Football duds of the season (1:14:23)
Dave Richard on this week Fantasy Football tips (1:25:37)
EB's Bobblehead reveal (1:43:40)
Junkies Blitz 91:55:17)
SiriusXM's Justin Termine on AJ Dybantsa, Wizards, and NBA Rookie performances (2:07:28)
Jayden Daniels Must Take More Risks to Be Great NFL QB (2:23:12)
Callers weigh on Jayden Daniels and tight window throws (2:39:39)
2026-11-05Link to episode
Hour 1: Wizards fall to Hawks at home & A man's 28 year walk around the world
Show Open
Wizards fall to hawks in home loss. (11:10)
Man spends 28 years walking around the world. (30:06)
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Hour 2: Commanders' Trade deadline moves, Brian Baldinger on NFL QB injuries, & Fantasy Football duds
Commanders trade deadline moves and rumors.
Brian Baldinger on Quarterback injuries across the NFL. (14:47)
Fantasy Football duds of the season. (32:26)
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Hour 3: Dave Richard on Week 9 in Fantasy Football, Reveal for EB's Bobblehead, & Junkies Blitz
Dave Richard on this week Fantasy Football tips
EB's Bobblehead reveal (16:50)
Junkies Blitz. (29:39)
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Hour 4: SiriusXM's Justin Termine on AJ Dybantsa and Wizards, & Why Jayden Daniels should take more risks
SiriusXM's Justin Termine on AJ Dybantsa, Wizards, and NBA Rookie performances
Jayden Daniels Must Take More Risks to Be Great NFL QB
Callers weigh on Jayden Daniels and tight window throws
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Jayden Daniels MUST Take More Risks to Be Great NFL QB
Dan Orlovsky claims playing cautious under center will ruin a quarterback's greatness, sparking an intense clash over Washington’s offense. Hear the crew battle over whether risk-taking is the key to victory or pure reckless football
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Interview: SiriusXM's Justin Termine on AJ Dybantsa, Wizards, and NBA Rookie performances
The Wizards might finally have their future franchise superstar, but Justin Termine breaks down why one massive roster flaw threatens to derail everything.
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Interview: Dave Richard on why Caleb Williams isn't a fantasy QB1
Concussions and shakeups under center are wreaking havoc on Week 9 fantasy lineups. CBS expert Dave Richard reveals the waiver wire gems you must start and the big-name stars you have to bench.
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Interview: Brian Baldinger's take on the NFL's quarterback injuries
With four new signal-callers starting this week, which underdog is actually built to shock the league? Baldi gives his raw, unfiltered breakdown on who will deliver and who will crumble under center.
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Moves Commanders need to make at the trade deadline
The trade deadline is fast approaching, and Washington faces a major dilemma on both sides of the ball.
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The fatal flaw that will break the Wizards' season
The Wizards exposed a massive system flaw that every NBA fan needs to keep an eye on. Find out why one defensive blind spot could completely derail their season.
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Full Show 11/04/26: AJ Dybantsa and NBA ROTY Race, How Commanders can upset Rams, Chances Washington wins NFC East
Show Open
Sports Page: College Football Rankings and biggest games of the week (11:25)
Commanders' injury crisis is worse than you think (32:22)
Caps Head Coach Spencer Carbery on teams' defensive struggles (43:33)
The NBA rookie ladder is completely wrong about A.J. Dybantsa (59:41)
NFL Coaching Statistics and winning the Super Bowl (1:15:25)
Junkies Blitz (1:26:32)
Why the Commanders can steal the NFC East crown (1:44:05)
Hawks coach Mike Brey on why Trae Young is like Patrick Mahomes (1:55:03)
Entertainment Page (2:07:29)
Breaking News: Javon Kinlaw out for the season after knee surgery
How the Commanders can upset the Rams (2:25:24)
Chances Washington has to still win the NFC East (2:36:39)
2026-11-04Link to episode
Hour 1: College Football rankings, Biggest games of the week Commanders' injury crisis
Show Open
Sports Page: College Football Rankings and biggest games of the week (11:06)
Commanders' injury crisis is worse than you think. (32:05)
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Hour 2: Head coach Spencer Carbery on Caps' struggles, AJ Dybantsa could win NBA ROTY, and NFL Coaching Statistics
Caps Head Coach Spencer Carbery on teams' defensive struggles
The NBA rookie ladder is completely wrong about A.J. Dybantsa (16:10)
NLf Coaching Statistics and winning the Super Bowl (31:55)
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Hour 3: Commanders can steal the NFC East, Atlanta Hawks Coach Mike Brey on Wizards and Trae Young
Would you buy dinner from a random person's apartment?
Why the Comanders can steal the NFC East crown (17:36)
Hawks coach Mike Brey on why Trae Young is like Patrick Mahomes (28:36)
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Hour 4: Entertainment Page, Can the Commanders upset the Rams?, Chances Washington can still win NFC East
Entertainment Page
How the Commanders can upset the LA Rams. (17:58)
Callers chime in Commanders' chances to win the NFC East. (29:10)
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The Junkies weigh in on how Washington can actually upset the Rams
Sitting at 2-4-1, Washington's season should be dead in the water, yet the Sports Junkies insist the division crown is still within their grasp.
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Interview: Hawks coach Mike Brey on why Trae Young is like Patrick Mahomes
Comparing an NBA floor general to an NFL MVP sounds crazy until you break down the court vision. Hawks coach Mike Brey shares what exact playmaking trait that puts Trae Young in the same elite tier as football's best quarterback.
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Can the Commanders actually steal the NFC East?
A shocking new national prediction has Washington stealing the NFC East crown right out of the gutter.
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The NBA rookie ladder is completely wrong about A.J. Dybantsa
Vegas is completely writing off the NBA's top draft pick while high-volume chuckers soak up all the Rookie of the Year hype.
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Interview: Washington Caps Head Coach Spencer Carbery on pulling goalies and the caps' new signing
Dropping 11 goals in back-to-back games is an undeniable wake-up call, but panic won't fix the crease. The Junkies speak with head coach Spencer Carbery on his search for answers after defensive breakdowns completely flipped their momentum.
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The real truth behind the commanders' injury crisis
The Washington Commanders are facing a mounting injury crisis with key starters landing on IR.
Can they patch up their depth and pull off an upset against the Rams, or will the depleted roster finally crack?
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Breaking down the biggest games of the week, from Ravens-Jaguars to Washington-Utah
Vegas just posted wild totals across this week's slate of games from college to the pros, but sharp bettors are spotting massive red flags. The Junkies dive into the exact matchups where the books got the lines wrong and where the easy money sits.
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Sunday Night Rookie Showcase - Squeezing Lemons & Antonio Williams' Ceiling is the Roof | 'Reception Perception'
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.
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Full Show 11/03/26: Wizards are a playoff threat, Commanders trade deadline moves, & Wizards GM Will Dawkins on team's defense
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)
2026-11-03Link to episode
Hour 1: Are the Washington Wizards legit? & Does fourth grade history actually matter in real life?
Show Open
Are the Washington Wizards a legitimate playoff threat? (13:34)
Does fourth grade history actually matter in real life? (33:41)
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Hour 2: Hit The Skins, The trouble with aging, & Michael Wilbon stepping away from ESPN
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)
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Hour 3: Commanders' trade deadline dilemma, Junkies Blitz and Drab's epic rant about Lebron James
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)
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Hour 4: Entertainment Pages, Reactions to Monday Night Football & Wizards GM Will Dawkins on team's defense
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)
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Entertainment Page: Martha Stewart faces severe backlash and The bizarre reality of staying business partners with your ex
From strange high-profile romances to out-of-touch billionaire costumes, the line between harmless fun and PR disaster has vanished.
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Drab goes on hilarious hate rant about Lebron and the 76ers
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?
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Buyers or sellers? The Commanders' NFL trade deadline dilemma
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?
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Wizards GM Will Dawkins on the team's defensive leap
The Wizards are locking down opponents and blowing away expectations. GM Will Dawkins reveals why this sudden defensive surge is only the beginning.
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Readers, bad knees, and bald spots: the ultimate old guy debate
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?
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Can the Commanders actually pull off an upset vs the Rams?
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?
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Are the Washington Wizards a legitimate playoff threat?
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?
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Best Of Commanders on 106.7 The Fan/The Team 980: Overcoming an Ugly Start to Rout the Eagles
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!
2026-11-02Link to episode
Full Show 11/2/26: Victory Monday: Commanders beat the Eagles on SNF, John Keim and Kevin Sheehan join the show
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)
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