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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.

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Full Show 10/22/26: Wizards' opening night win, Can the Commanders still win the NFC East, UMD's Mike Locksley fired

2026/10/22

Open Line Thursday & Commanders make a mid-season coaching hire. (0:00) New Look Wizards win season opener against the Bucks. (13:56) Word of the Day to describe the Wizards' season opening win. (31:08) Hit The Skins (42:49) Brian Baldinger on if the Commanders can still win the NFC East. (55:59) Commanders' penalty issues. (1:15:06) Dave Richard's fantasy football advice heading into week 7 of the NFL (1:25:00) What did you like about the Wizards last night? (1:41:00) Inside MD's Sports Jeff Ermann on Maryland firing head football coach Mike Locksley (1:57:06) Junkies Blitz (2:08:07) Entertainment Page (2:26:17) Prize Giveaway & Open Line Thursday (2:40:23)

Hour 1: Wizards win season opener, One word to describe the Wizard's win

2026/10/22

New Look Wizards win season opener against the Bucks. (13:56) Word of the Day to describe the Wizards' season opening win. (31:05)

Hour 2: Dissecting Commanders' third-down states, Brian Baldinger on Commanders

2026/10/22

The Junkies dive deep into the Commanders' abysmal third-down numbers and game-killing penalties to uncover what's really holding Jayden Daniels back. Plus, NFL Network’s Brian Baldinger breaks down how Sunny Styles and the Commanders' defense turned the tide against San Francisco after a brutal start. (17:09) Ongoing blunders in Washington leads to many questions. (32:19)

Hour 3: Dave Richard's Week 7 Fantasy Football Tips, Wizards opening night win, Jeff Ermann on Maryland firing Coach Locksley

2026/10/22

Dave Richard gives his latest fantasy football advice heading into the week 7 of the NFL. Washington kicked off its season with a statement win behind Anthony Davis's dominant opening-night performance. (16:52) Jeff Ermann dissects the fallout from Mike Locksley’s firing, including the massive NIL challenges and roster uncertainty facing the Terps. (32:09)

Hour 4: Junkies Blitz, EB's Entertainment Page, Open Line Thursday

2026/10/22

Junkies Blitz The latest headlines in pop culture with EB's Entertainment Page. (18:10) Open Line Thursday. (32:21)

Entertainment Page: Are the Sprouse twins actually products of family incest?

2026/10/22

EB takes the Junkies through the latest news in entertainment, including a bizarre Hollywood family secret that should have stayed buried.

Did the Wizards finally justify their brutal multi-year rebuild?

2026/10/22

A dominant win, historic stats, and empty seats, welcome to the new era of Wizards basketball. Is Washington finally moving past the rebuild?

Interview: Inside MD Sports' Jeff Ermann on Maryland finally firing coach Mike Locksley

2026/10/22

Maryland finally parted ways with Mike Locksley after an eight-year tenure ended in a string of brutal losses. Jeff Ermann takes the Junkies through what really triggered this mid-season decision.

Interview: Brian Baldinger reacts to Washington's tough loss against San Francisco

2026/10/22

Brian Baldinger joins the show to analyze Washington's costly Fourth Quarter mistakes and reveal what the game film actually says about Jayden Daniels. The Junkies hear why the Commanders' defense might still be the key to saving their year.

Terry McLaurin’s injury is a devastating blow for Washington, Can Steve Wilks fix Washington's struggling defense?

2026/10/22

Terry McLaurin’s season-ending injury sent shockwaves through Washington, leaving the offense without its heart and primary playmaker. Plus, Washington Commanders secretly added former NFL head coach Steve Wilks as a defensive consultant, raising serious questions about their current coaching staff.

Anthony Davis joins Wilt Chamberlain in rare NBA history

2026/10/22

A win, a historic debut, and empty seats? Welcome to the new era of Wizards basketball and why this opening night was just the beginning.

The Wizards' tanking days are officially over

2026/10/22

Anthony Davis delivered a sensational debut for the Washington Wizards, sparking electrifying energy through Capital One Arena. Can the Wizards maintain this momentum all season long?

Full Show 10/21/2026: Dan Quinn criticizes Jayden Daniels, Terry McLaurin done for the season, Spencer Carbery, Will Dawkins & Ben Standig join the show

2026/10/21

Junkies Pickleball & Golf skills & Fast Food Talk (0:00) Sports Page. (13:30) Dan Quinn on Jayden Daniels' 4th Down Play. (31:38) Washington Capitals Head Coach Spencer Carbery on team's struggles. (43:41) Terry McLaurin out for the season, is his time up in Washington? (57:48) Valdez Wedding Recap (1:11:50) Washington Wizards GM Will Dawkins on building a wining culture and developing young talent. (1:23:27) EB Talks NCAA Rule Change (1:42:19) Producer Andrew tells the guys about his life and sings??? on air (1:53:10) NFL Insider Ben Standig on Commander's locker frustrations and where the team goes after another loss. (2:04:08) Entertainment Page (2:22:21)

Hour 1: Sports Page, NBA Opening Night, Dan Quinn Criticizes Jayden Daniels' 4th Down Play

2026/10/21

The Washington Capitals just suffered a brutal late-game collapse against their former head coach, forgotten fantasy lineups, and Jay-Z naming himself the Super Bowl halftime act? Is it time to panic over Jayden Daniels, or are fans way too overzealous? Here's what Dan Quinn actually told his rookie after that controversial fourth-down brain fart. (31:54)

Hour 2: Caps Head Coach Spencer on team's struggles, Terry McLaurin out for the season

2026/10/21

Washington Capital's head coach Spencer Carbery joins the Junkies to discuss team's struggles, defensive weaknesses and managing injured players. With Terry McLaurin done for the season, are we looking at the end of an era in Washington? (14:10)

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4.3 out of 5

1723 reviews

★★☆☆☆

dstrohmeng 2026/10/10

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 steal? A...

★★★★★

Captain Jack Zodiac 2026/09/21

No variety in 15 yrs

Bish, Cakes, JP, and the Great Depression

★☆☆☆☆

sincfgceuljbd 2026/09/19

EB’s Putin love the end

Shocker, EB’s a Putin guy. Just a terrible person, no character, honor, or dignity. Loser. I’m out

★★★☆☆

BG2000TRIUMPH 2026/08/31

The Sports Junkies and Mr. MAGA...

EB is way too political for my liking. The constant yelling, screaming and ranting. The other 3 is just carrying his water at this point.

★☆☆☆☆

Jon Terst 2026/07/21

Cringy

They’re so old and when they try to sound young by using words they shouldn’t be using its cringy. EB is the worst one. Bro you 60 stop using fire, ri...

★☆☆☆☆

Quito77! 2026/07/16

America haters

Still not feeling patriotic? America haters. And you’re show sucks

★★★★☆

Bone-Daddy2099 2026/06/05

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 do...

★★★★★

Naturally Artificial 2026/04/23

Love the Show but Horrific ad placement

Place them where it makes sense Mike Moore

★☆☆☆☆

SuperDuperMick18 2025/11/10

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 ...

★☆☆☆☆

Thegoat56 2025/10/16

Ugh

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

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