Bleck & Abdalla

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Weekdays, 12–3 PM ET Chris Bleck and Adam Abdalla have been friends for nearly 20 years, first connecting in college and growing up together as producers and hosts on Chicago’s ESPN 1000. Their show possesses a natural chemistry – smart, fast and fun. It feels like two lifelong friends inviting you into the conversation.From breaking news to fearless takes, they mix insider knowledge with humor and an immersive approach, covering the NFL and the biggest viral sports moments, in the moment. With listener calls that literally keep fans at the center of the conversations and a strong digital presence, Bleck & Abdalla deliver a midday sports escape that’s as entertaining as it is connected. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bleck-abdalla/id1863793630 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/50eAoYWPwECqw4wA2so6uQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BleckAndAbdallaShow

  1. 2 hr ago

    Are Aaron Donald and the Los Angeles Rams the most hyped team ever?

    Future Hall of Famer Aaron Donald is back with the Los Angeles Rams, will he play week one against the San Francisco 49ers in Australia? Did the Minnesota Vikings make the right moving keeping quarterback J.J. McCarthy on their roster? Should we be surprised the New York Giants kept wide receiver Odell Beckham, Jr.? Bill Belichick’s North Carolina Tar Heels won on Saturday, how many more wins are on the schedule? Why did USC have trouble filling the stands against San Jose State? Abdalla wants to send an all-staff email about something. Who is the king of current Chicago sports, Bears quarterback Caleb Williams or Cubs MVP favorite Pete Crow Armstrong? Who will be the Rams best player this season? Who is this century’s second-best golfer behind Tiger Woods: Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy or Phil Mickelson? Tom Cruise announced Days of Thunder is coming in 2028 with Anne Hathaway, what is Cruise’s best movie? Will NFL players returning to college football play in the SEC this season? If the Rams are the unquestioned top team heading into the season, who is number two? Philadelphia Sixers star Jaylen Brown threw himself a goodbye party in Boston. What will be this weekend’s most interesting college football matchup? Who will be the Super Bowl halftime act? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  2. 3 days ago

    Las Vegas Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza broke Bleck & Abdalla

    First overall pick Fernando Mendoza struggled for the Raiders last night, Bleck and Abdalla have very different opinions on where Las Vegas should go from here. Is Los Angeles Rams quarterback Ty Simpson the MVP of the NFL Preseason? Did Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel’s performance last night open the door for Cleveland moving on from Shedeur Sanders? College Football is back tomorrow, are the guys optimistic for their teams: Alabama and USC? Who is the biggest name player that won’t be on his current team’s 53 Monday? How will NBA Analyst Blake Griffin’s late-night tv show fare? What did the guys think of the Grand Theft Auto 6 reveal? Could Texas quarterback Arch Manning return to school next season? Will this be Bill Belichick’s last season coaching at North Carolina? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  3. 4 days ago

    Did Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders kill the NFL Pro Bowl?

    The NFL is ending the Pro Bowl, but will still recognize players. Is this the right move? Raj is back from jury duty in parts unknown, how did it go? What recognizable players could be released at cut down day this weekend? Will Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy, New York Giants receiver Odell Beckham and Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell be among players looking for new teams? Is the contract standoff between the New England Patriots and star cornerback Christian Gonzalez a potential distraction? Will the NBA follow the NFL’s lead and end the All-Star Game? How many players should the NFL recognize as Pro Bowlers? Will the NFL’s new safety policy suspend multiple players this season? How many MVPs will San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wemanyama earn in his career? Can Grand Theft Auto VI become the best-selling video game of all time? The Los Angeles Rams have multiple plans depending on the possible return of defensive lineman Aaron Donald? Can first overall pick Fernando Mendoza made a late charge to be the Raiders starting quarterback tonight? We look at a ranking of top offenses and defenses, which teams are represented on both lists? An old friend of the guys makes his debut on their Westwood One Sports show, we welcome Fat Jack to the program. Who are the most exciting teams to watch in the NFL this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  4. 5 days ago

    The SEC and Big Ten vs. 5th Year Eligibility 

    Bleck and Abdalla start the show by discussing the SEC and Big Ten joining forces to prevent pros from returning to college. Is this just the beginning and what will the outcome ultimately be? Is it possible that the Minnesota Vikings will release JJ McCarthy before the start of the season with reports that Carson Wentz is splitting second team reps with him? How disappointing was Michael Jordan’s short tenure on the NBA on NBC? How dependent are the Cincinnati Bengals on health this season and where do they rank among other teams with health question marks? The guys then play Stock Watch with producer Stu over the biggest storylines in sports. Are they buying or selling stock in LSU head coach Lane Kiffin, Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr, and New York Giants Wide Receiver Odell Beckham Jr. Is ESPN making a mistake with their latest adjustment to college football broadcasts? How will the top of the 2027 NFL Draft look and will Oregon QB Dante Moore, Texas QB Arch Manning, and Notre Dame QB CJ Carr be at the top of it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  5. 6 days ago

    Should NFL players be allowed to return to college?

    The Big Ten will reportedly lead the way in stopping NFL players from returning to college, will the SEC follow? That Atlanta Falcons have the lone quarterback competition remaining, is it Michael Penix, Jr.’s to lose? Will the Pittsburgh Steelers trade cornerback Joey Porter, Jr.? Is their friction between Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams? Fashion Insider Abdalla chimes in on the NFL’s new Rivalries uniforms. Has former New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady become a leather pants guy? There are five new starting quarterbacks going into the season, which will be the first to be benched? Giants receiver Malik Nabers appears to be recovering well, can New York surprise in the NFC East? Are Bleck and Abdalla overlooking the Kansas City Chiefs? We are 56 days away from the NBA season opening, time for predictions? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  6. 24 Aug

    Deshaun Watson is the Browns starting QB, and hates Cleveland fans?

    The Browns have named Deshaun Watson as their starting quarterback, is he the worst leader in all of sports after his comments this weekend about Cleveland fans? Did Browns ownership get involved in going with Watson? We hear from Browns coach Todd Monken on the decision. The Las Vegas Raiders have not named a quarterback yet, will the injury to running back Ashton Jeanty play a role? After being named starter, Watson apologized for his comments over the weekend. Shedeur Sanders will now be the backup in Cleveland, after admitting a mistake he made during Saturday’s game. Should the Tennessee Titans be concerned by the play of quarterback Cam Ward this preseason? Who will make a bigger impact: Klay Thompson with the Miami Heat, or Demar DeRozan on the Denver Nuggets? Can the state of college football return to what it once was after NFL players are returning to play in college? The NFL Top 100’s top ten players have been revealed, where will they be slotted? Is it time to sell any remaining stock in Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy? Could Bleck and Abdalla go back to college and be football players? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  7. 21 Aug

    Why does New England Patriots QB Drake Maye have Abdalla so worked up?

    Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza was not impressive in last night’s preseason game, do the guys still think he should start? Is Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow planning to move on to a new home if his team can’t compete for a Super Bowl? New England Patriots QB Drake Maye’s ranking in the NFL Top 100 broke Abdalla. What one player do you wish you could add to your team? Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is not a fan of joint practices. San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is ahead of schedule on his recovery, should worried of the electrical substation go away? What soccer team should Raj cheer for? When should kids be going back to school? Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson doesn’t care what reaction he gets from the Cleveland crowd, should he? Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix returns to the field tonight after breaking his ankle in January. What NFC teams will be left out of the playoffs? Raj hung out with WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley this morning. Rival team fans were trying to win the raffle to call plays for Akron’s opening drive? Are super hero movies back? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  8. 20 Aug

    What NFL divisional rivalries are you most excited for this season?

    The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a new deal with defensive lineman Vita Vea, what will that mean for the future of quarterback Baker Mayfield? The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to feature first overall pick Fernando Mendoza in tonight’s preseason game, should the Raiders start him all season and look to trade edge Maxx Crosby? What is going on with NFL players going back to college football? Abdalla is even more in on the Dallas Cowboys, because of hot dogs? Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts reportedly didn’t have a great joint practice against the New England Patriots. What divisional rivalry is most interesting heading into the season? How often will San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy have his full complement of weapons? The Cavaliers acquired forward Peyton Watson from the Denver Nuggets, where will Cleveland finish in the eastern conference? Could Tom Holland be the next James Bond? The Seattle Seahawks signed cornerback Trevon Diggs, will they still be adding Terrion Arnold? How long will Mike Tomlin stick around the NBC set before getting the itch to return to the sideline? Today’s Summer of Football contains fun facts about 20, as we’re 20 days out from the NFL season. What college football coaches are top tier? Will Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson get an opportunity to revive his career in a new home? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Weekdays, 12–3 PM ET Chris Bleck and Adam Abdalla have been friends for nearly 20 years, first connecting in college and growing up together as producers and hosts on Chicago’s ESPN 1000. Their show possesses a natural chemistry – smart, fast and fun. It feels like two lifelong friends inviting you into the conversation.From breaking news to fearless takes, they mix insider knowledge with humor and an immersive approach, covering the NFL and the biggest viral sports moments, in the moment. With listener calls that literally keep fans at the center of the conversations and a strong digital presence, Bleck & Abdalla deliver a midday sports escape that’s as entertaining as it is connected. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bleck-abdalla/id1863793630 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/50eAoYWPwECqw4wA2so6uQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BleckAndAbdallaShow

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  • Channel
    Cumulus Sports
  • Creator
    Westwood One Sports
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    180
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Cumulus Podcast Network

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