The Sports Junkies
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...
Best of Nationals on 106.7 The Fan/The Team 980: Almost halfway
The Nats will play their 81st game of the season next week, and they’re still hovering around .500! In this week’s Best of Nationals, we look at their consistent play, James Wood getting no All-Star love, the potential of a CJ Abrams trade, and how much credit Mike Rizzo deserves for this year’s run.
Best of Commanders on 106.7 The Fan/The Team 980: Summer Break
Commanders minicamp has ended, and with it, the team’s offseason activities – and now, we’ve got a month and change off before training camp kicks off the 2026 season! We wrap up all the camp storylines and look at what may happen in the next few weeks in this week's Best of Commanders!
The Sports Junkies: Best of June 15th - June 18th
Welcome to The Sports Junkies best highlights from Monday, June 15th through Thursday, June 18th. Have a great weekend!
Full Show - Tobi Altizer and Ben Strober in on Juneteenth talking Commanders offense, Wizards draft, Nats hot streak and World Cup
Full Show - Tobi Altizer and Ben Strober in on Juneteenth talking Commanders offense, Wizards draft, Nats hot streak and World Cup
H1: Tobes & Strobes are in for the Junkies today, World Cup, Wizards draft options and the Nats are still hot
H1: Tobes & Strobes are in for the Junkies today and Ben is in the middle of moving / The World Cup has come to the US and it's been amazing so far / The Nationals don't seem to be cooling off this season
H2: David Blough is completely revamping the Commanders offense, but will it work?
H2: What are the real options for the Wizards in the draft? / David Blough is completely revamping the Commanders offense, but will it work? / This is the most important season of Jayden Daniels's career so far
H3: The Voice of the Nationals, Charlie Slowes, talks about the Nats hot streak
H3: The Voice of the Nationals, Charlie Slowes, talks about the Nats hot streak / The Nats are one of the most fun teams to watch in years / Are the Lerners holding back the Nationals long term aspirations?
H4: Nathan Grubel breaks down the potential players the Wizards may draft
H4: Could the Wizards try to acquire more lottery picks in this draft? / Nathan Grubel breaks down potential players the Wizards may draft / Europeans visiting for the World Cup have fallen in love with ranch
Junkies Throwback Thirty- Cakes the Jinx, Lurch hates College Kickers
Cakes guarantees Spain wins in the World Cup and Lurch subsequently drains his sportsbook account. Lets listen to how much of a jinx Cakes is and Lurch's college kicker rant.
Full Show - All Eyes On America
06/18 Full Show: Hour 1 - 1:00 Hour 2 - 45:00 Hour 3 - 1:24:00 Hour 4 - 2:06:00 The Sports Junkies break down the top storylines around the sports world. Today’s guests were Evan Washburn and Sebastian Salazar.
H1: EB’s Chicago Trip, Trae Young Opts Out, US Open Pool
06/18 Hour 1: EB’s Fired Up For His Trip To Chicago - 1:00 Trae Young Declines His Player Option - 14:00 Junkies 2026 US Open Pool - 33:00
H2: USA vs Australia, Commanders Minicamp, $500 Giveaway
06/18 Hour 2: USA vs Australia Will Be Crazy Tomorrow - 1:00 Biggest Headlines From Commanders Minicamp - 17:00 $500 Game Show Giveaway - 29:00
H3: Evan Washburn, Trae Young News, Callers Weigh In
06/18 Hour 3: Evan Washburn Joins The Junkies - 1:00 Are The Wizards Cooked Without Trae Young - 20:00 Calls On Trae Young Leaving Washington - 32:00
H4: World Cup Fever, Sebastian Salazar, Porn Addiction
06/18 Hour 4: World Cup Fever Has Been Unmatched - 1:00 Sebastian Salazar Joins The Junkies - 16:00 Terry Crews’ Unbelievable Porn Addiction - 32:00
Sebastian Salazar Highlights The 2026 World Cup
From 06/18 Hour 4: Sebastian Salazar joins The Sports Junkies to break down the 2026 World Cup.
World Cup Fever Has Been Unmatched
From 06/18 Hour 4: The Sports Junkies preview tomorrow's game between USA and Australia.
Are The Wizards Cooked Without Trae Young?
From 06/18 Hour 3: The Sports Junkies discuss the latest Washington Wizards news.
Evan Washburn Breaks Down The Commanders Offseason
From 06/18 Hour 3: Evan Washburn joins The Sports Junkies to break down the Washington Commanders offseason.
Biggest Headlines From Commanders Minicamp
From 06/18 Hour 2: The Sports Junkies discuss the latest Washington Commanders news.
USA vs Australia Will Be Crazy Tomorrow
From 06/18 Hour 2: The Sports Junkies preview tomorrow's game between USA and Australia.
Junkies 2026 US Open Golf Pool
From 06/18 Hour 1: The Sports Junkies make their picks for the 2026 US Open.
EB's Fired Up For His Trip To Chicago
From 06/18 Hour 1: EB previews his trip to Chicago this weekend.
Full Show - Holding All The Cards
06/17 Full Show: Hour 1 - 1:00 Hour 2 - 43:00 Hour 3 - 1:25:00 Hour 4 - 2:07:00 The Sports Junkies break down the top storylines around the sports world. Today’s guests were Ryan Wilson, Paul Toboni, and Steve Sands.
H1: Messi’s Hat Trick, Golf Outing Recap, Fast Food King
06/17 Hour 1: Messi’s World Cup Starts With A Hat Trick - 1:00 Maher And Valdez Recap Their Golf Outing - 14:00 Fast Food Giant Gets Dethroned As Top Dog - 31:00
H2: Defensive Dominance, Wizards Draft Preview, Expensive Tequila
06/17 Hour 2: Defensive Dominance At Commanders Minicamp - 1:00 Wizards Have One Week To Make A Decision - 18:00 Cakes Needs Help Buying An Expensive Gift - 32:00
H3: Ryan Wilson, CJ Abrams Debate, Callers Weigh In
06/17 Hour 3: Ryan Wilson Joins The Junkies - 1:00 Should The Nationals Trade CJ Abrams - 16:00 Calls On The Nationals Trading CJ Abrams - 30:00
H4: Paul Toboni, Steve Sands, World Cup Madness
06/17 Hour 4: Paul Toboni Joins The Junkies - 1:00 Steve Sands Joins The Junkies - 17:00 This Fanbase Is Crushing The World Cup - 31:00
Steve Sands Previews The 2026 US Open
From 06/17 Hour 4: Steve Sands joins The Sports Junkies to preview the 2026 US Open.
Paul Toboni On The Nationals' Hot Streak
From 06/17 Hour 4: Paul Toboni joins The Sports Junkies to break down the latest Washington Nationals news.
Should The Nationals Trade CJ Abrams?
From 06/17 Hour 3: The Sports Junkies debate if the Washington Nationals should trade CJ Abrams.
Ryan Wilson Breaks Down The Top NFL Headlines
From 06/17 Hour 3: Ryan Wilson joins The Sports Junkies to break down the top NFL headlines.
Wizards Have One Week To Make A Decision
From 06/17 Hour 2: The Sports Junkies discuss the latest Washington Wizards news.
Defensive Dominance At Commanders Minicamp
From 06/17 Hour 2: The Sports Junkies discuss the latest Washington Commanders news.
Maher And Valdez Recap Their Golf Outing
From 06/17 Hour 1: Mike Maher and Valdez recap their golf outing yesterday.
Messi's World Cup Starts With A Hat Trick
From 06/17 Hour 1: The Sports Junkies react to Messi's incredible start to the 2026 World Cup.
Full Show - Wizards Have Everyone Guessing
06/16 Full Show: Hour 1 - 1:00 Hour 2 - 43:00 Hour 3 - 1:25:00 Hour 4 - 2:07:00 The Sports Junkies break down the top storylines around the sports world. Today’s guests were Tyler Metcalf and Paul Biancardi.
H1: Jason’s Bad Beat, Wizards Draft Process, Jelly Roll Divorce
06/16 Hour 1: Jason’s FanDuel Account Gets Felted - 1:00 Nobody Knows What The Wizards Will Do - 14:00 Jelly Roll And Bunnie Xo File For Divorce - 33:00
H2: Brendan Sorsby News, Morgan Wallen Walkout, Nationals Hype
06/16 Hour 2: Brendan Sorsby Enters The Supplemental Draft - 1:00 EB’s Hitting A Morgan Wallen Concert Soon - 15:00 How Legit Are The Washington Nationals - 33:00
H3: Tyler Metcalf, Callers Weigh In, Swift’s Rider List
06/16 Hour 3: Tyler Metcalf Joins The Junkies - 1:00 Calls On Who Washington Should Draft - 19:00 Breaking Down Taylor Swift’s Rider List - 31:00
H4: Paul Biancardi, Entertainment Page, New Aiyuk Post
06/16 Hour 4: Paul Biancardi Joins The Junkies - 1:00 Entertainment Page: She’s Only Getting Hotter - 19:00 Brandon Aiyuk’s New Social Media Post - 30:00
