# Eric Bickel from The Junkies discusses his expectations for the 2026 season and the popularity of the team over the years

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Podcast: [John Keim Report](https://stenobird.com/podcast/john-keim-report-243265)
Published: 2026-07-06T21:00:00+00:00
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John is joined by Eric Bickel from 106.7 The Fan's "The Sports Junkies" to discuss expectations for the Washington Commanders ahead of the 2026 season. They also discuss the rise and fall of popularity for Washington's football team over the past five decades. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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