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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. 15 HRS AGO

    Is the better NFL slate this season Thanksgiving or Christmas?

    The NFL Schedule was released last night, including a heavy emphasis on the best teams playing in prime time while some teams were left completely out. Which holiday got a better NFL slate this season: Thanksgiving or Christmas? Are we officially in the golden age of the NFL? What teams were the winners and which were the losers of this year’s schedule? Is this year’s schedule too tough for the Kansas City Chiefs and New England Patriots to overcome? If your favorite team is playing on Thanksgiving or Christmas, how do you feel about it? Do Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves have a good chance of forcing game seven against the San Antonio Spurs? What NFL game are Bleck and Abdalla most looking forward to this season? If the Cleveland Cavaliers advance to the Eastern Conference Finals, does that affect the changes of LeBron James returning? Garrick Higgo being late at the PGA Championship leads Bleck to ask what is the ultimate cardinal sin in bro code? Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders is planning to talk with Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken about quarterback Shedeur Sanders. We have a trade in zoo news! Will the Detroit Pistons find a way to force a game seven against the Cavaliers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 21m

  2. 1D AGO

    NFL Schedule Release Day is here!

    It’s NFL Schedule Release Day! A few more games have trickled in before the big reveal tonight. Reports are the season open with a Super Bowl rematch between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks. Do you like when your favorite team plays in nationally televised games or on holidays? Miami Hurricanes coach Mario Cristobal is not a fan of expanding the College Football Playoff, will the proposed changes ruin the regular season in the sport? With the NFL schedule coming out tonight, games will be spread across several networks and streaming services. Tonight will be the Super Bowl for the 32 NFL social media teams. Will the Detroit Pistons manage to force a game seven against the Cleveland Cavaliers? The Miami Dolphins rewarded running back De'Von Achane with a new contract, how effective will he be? Will San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama win an NBA championship before he’s 24 years old? How many nationally televised games will Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs play in? NBA officials are calling 11% more fouls in the playoffs than they did the regular season; will that trend continue through the NBA Finals? Will local NFL media around the league be accurate on their schedule predictions and reports? NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is prepared to pitch the new 3-2-1 Draft Lottery proposal, will it help curb tanking? Is North Carolina coach Bill Belichick suggesting renaming the Lombardi Trophy after his former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady? Are pogs coming back?! What NFL quarterback still on a rookie quarterback is the best? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 21m

  3. 2D AGO

    Is the San Francisco 49ers season over before it begins?

    The San Antonio Spurs have taken control of their series with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Is Victor Wembanyama become the most likeable star in the NBA? The NFL released their slate of international games, and Abdalla is out on the San Francisco 49ers this season because of it. Will LeBron James leave the Los Angeles Lakers because the franchise hurt his feelings? Who has the best roster in the NFL: the Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks or another contender? Are we buying or selling stock on Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert heading into the season? What is coming next for Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo? Are the Jacksonville Jaguars making a mistake playing Travis Hunter on offense and defense? Will Michael Penix, Jr. be healthy and ready to quarterback the Atlanta Falcons this season? Has dating really gotten that expensive? What team has the worst quarterback room in the NFL, is it the Cleveland Browns or another team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 21m

  4. 3D AGO

    Trickle Week continues with more NFL scheduling drops

    The Oklahoma City Thunder finished off the sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers last night, what will come next for LeBron James? If he leaves Hollywood, could James find his way to the Golden State Warriors? The NFL schedule continues to trickle out including the first Monday Night Football game between the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs, the Buffalo Bills opening their new stadium with the Detroit Lions and a Thanksgiving Day tilt between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles. Does the NFL Players Association have a valid complaint on the conditions of fields their players play on? Why didn't the Cowboys want to extend George Pickens? Why didn't the Minnesota Vikings trade quarterback  J.J. McCarthy? Why didn't the Pittsburgh Steelers try harder to upgrade at quarterback? Why didn't the Cleveland Browns cut quarterback Deshaun Watson? Why didn't the Houston Texans extend quarterback C.J. Stroud? Why didn't the Seattle Seahawks reward quarterback Sam Darnold with a new deal after winning the Super Bowl? Why didn't the San Francisco 49ers trade receiver Brandon Aiyuk? Why didn't the Dolphins trade running back De'Von Achane? With the NFL schedule coming out on Thursday, how would schedule makers look at teams if they were Hollywood producers? What is new LSU coach Lane Kiffin doing with his latest public comments? Will the rivalry of USC vs. Notre Dame return? Could the Los Angeles Clippers trade the fifth pick in the NBA Draft to the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo? If James does not return to Los Angeles, what is his legacy as a Laker? Will the Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks open the season against the Chicago Bears, New England Patriots or Los Angeles Chargers? We have an update on #LockingFingerGate, a photographed Mother’s Day kiss. Who wins game five tonight between the San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 21m

  5. 4D AGO

    Should Victor Wembanyama have been suspended for game 5?

    The New York Knicks finished off the Philadelphia 76ers, turning Xfinity Mobile Arena into Madison Square Garden South. Should Philly fans feel bad about selling their tickets to New Yorkers? What does the future hold for Joel Embiid in Philadelphia? Aaron Rodgers did not re-sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers over the weekend, what is going on with the future Hall of Fame quarterback? San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama will not be suspended follow his ejection last night against the Minnesota Timberwolves, should he have been? Steelers coach Mike McCarthy talked about his QB School over the weekend, what would a commercial for that sound like? The Washington Wizards and Utah Jazz won the top two picks in the NBA Draft Lottery while the Chicago Bulls made a big jump up to #4. The Dallas Cowboys will open the NFL season on Sunday Night Football against the New York Giants, what other games should we be excited to learn about during this week’s schedule release? Should the Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks open the season against the Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angles Chargers, New England Patriots or Chicago Bears? The Knicks tougher matchup in the eastern conference finals would be the Detroit Pistons or the Cleveland Cavaliers? What is the coolest holiday NFL game to be announced: Thanksgiving Eve, Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday or Christmas Day? Was the biggest story of the NBA Draft Lottery the Wizards, the Bulls or the Indiana Pacers? Broncos coach Sean Payton spoke about the recovery of quarterback Bo Nix and if there’s any tension between the two. Will the Minnesota Vikings be having a true quarterback competition between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy? Are the Knicks good enough to compete with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Spurs or Timberwolves? Will LeBron James play his last NBA game tonight? Who will tonight between the Pistons and Cavaliers? How about the Thunder and Lakers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 20m

  6. MAY 8

    The Steelers don’t know where Aaron Rodgers is

    A day after the report broke that Aaron Rodgers is heading to Pittsburgh, the Steelers GM Omar Khan told Westwood One Sports he doesn't know where the quarterback is. What is happening in Pittsburgh? After the Oklahoma City Thunder took care of the Los Angeles Lakers in game two, Lakers coach JJ Redick added to ongoing discussion of how the Thunder and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are officiated. Former San Francisco 49ers receiver Jauan Jennings has signed with the Minnesota Vikings giving another weapon to new quarterback Kyler Murray. We’ll have a special program, NFL Schedule Release 2026 with Scott Graham, Mike Golic and NFL VP Mike North Thursday at 8pm Eastern here on Westwood One Sports. Will Murray be the best quarterback in the NFC North this season? If the Thunder keep winning, will they be remembered similarly to other dynasties like Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls, Kobe Bryant’s Lakers and Steph Curry’s Golden State Warriors? Will Mike McCarthy’s Steelers, presumably with Rodgers, win more games than John Harbaugh and the New York Giants? Is game three between the San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves the best game of the weekend? Who do we want to see win the NBA Draft Lottery this Sunday? We have another update on #LockingFingerGate, why would you close your eyes? Should the New York Knicks rest OG Anunoby in game three against the Philadelphia 76ers to keep him healthy for the rest of the series? The New York Jets have reached a new deal with running back Breece Hall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 20m

  7. MAY 7

    What's the greatest guitar solo of all time?

    Aaron Rodgers is reportedly on his way to Pittsburgh and expected to sign with the Steelers. Is this a mistake for Mike McCarthy’s team who should instead focus on tanking? With Rodgers back, where do the Steelers rank among the top teams in the AFC? The New York Knicks are up 2-0 on the Philadelphia 76ers, if Joel Embiid doesn’t return how quickly could the series end? Can Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell find a way to get to the free throw line more and even their series with the Detroit Pistons? The Dallas Cowboys are doubling down on last season’s trade of edge rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers. What are the greatest guitar solos of all time? Our latest update on #LockingFingerGate puts New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and former NFL reporter Dianna Russini on a boat together while she was pregnant, Bleck wonders why they were so open with being in public together. How many games will the Oklahoma City Thunder lose through the rest of the NBA Playoffs? Can the Cowboys defense improve enough to crack the upper half of the league? How many wins can the San Antonio Spurs get in Minnesota against the Timberwolves? Will C.J. Stroud get a new contract from the Houston Texans that pays him as one of the top ten quarterbacks in the NFL? How many more games will Joel Embiid play for the Philadelphia 76ers this postseason? Can Rodgers and the Steelers win more than eight games this season? Milwaukee Bucks owner Jimmy Haslem wants a decision on Giannis Antetokounmpo before the NBA Draft, does this mean he will be traded? Ratings are up across sports but Abdalla wants to throw a wet blanket on Bleck’s optimism. Celtics star Jaylen Brown jumped back on his stream and gave more comments, responding to team president Brad Stevens, what’s next in Boston? Is Houston Rockers center Alperen Şengün the most overrated player in the NBA? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 21m

  8. MAY 6

    Is SGA’s flopping a real issue for the NBA?

    The Oklahoma City Thunder easily dispatched of the Los Angeles Lakers last night despite LeBron James’ best efforts. Does L.A. have any hope of avoiding being swept without Luka Dončić? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t have an MVP type game, but that didn’t stop the discourse on his flopping. Is SGA’s flopping a real epidemic that NBA fans are suffering through? Warren Sharp’s NFL strength of schedule rankings are out, three specific teams stood out to Bleck and Abdalla: the Detroit Lions, New England Patriots and Chicago Bears. Is expansion of the College Football Playoff inevitable, and will it make things worse for fans? Breaking news that Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is out for tonight’s game two with the New York Knicks, should we be surprised? We sort of have news on Aaron Rodgers and the Arizona Cardinals, sort of. Is there unfair heat on NBA officials right now? Can Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes continue to play at an elite level coming off an injury? Is Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards the best player in the world without a championship ring? Will Celtics star Jaylen Brown force his way out of Boston? Is Bryson DeChambeau really willing to give up his golf career to become a YouTuber? Former Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs was found not guilty in his court case, now where will his next home in the NFL be? What about pairing Diggs with Mahomes in Kansas City? Will the Chicago Bulls be big spenders in the NBA offseason? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 21m
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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
    104
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Cumulus Podcast Network

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