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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. 17 HR AGO

    Is the NBA’s 65 game rule actually working?

    Sean Little of NBA TV was in for Abdalla today joining Bleck. Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken explained why he missed the NFL head coaches photo, and seems pretty upset about it. What’s the worst excuse you’ve ever heard for missing work? New Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins says the team should play their best quarterback, even if that’s not him. As the NBA regular season winds down, what do we make of the 65 game rule? Should expectations be sky high for the Baltimore Ravens and Lamar Jackson under rookie coach Jesse Minter? Will Michael Malone lead North Carolina to the Sweet 16 next season? What type of season will quarterback Shedeur Sanders have this season under Monken? Will Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson be selected in the first round of the NBA Draft? March Madness drew terrific ratings on television, does that mean anything for the NBA? Dallas Cowboys receiver George Pickens has not yet signed his franchise tag, will he workout a long-term deal? Bleck believes he has an answer to fix NBA tanking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 21m

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    Are the Chicago Bulls hopeless?

    The Houston Texans picked up their fifth year options on quarterback C.J. Stroud and defensive lineman Will Anderson. Can Stroud bounce back this season to earn a long-term deal as Houston’s franchise quarterback? The Las Vegas Raiders opened their OTAs with edge rusher Maxx Crosby in attendance, as well as minority owner Tom Brady. Should expected number one pick Fernando Mendoza already be preparing to play for the Raiders? If Mendoza compares to former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, should he still be the #1 pick when Ohio State edge rusher Arvell Reese compares to Green Bay Packers star Micah Parsons? Chicago Bulls President & CEO Michael Reinsdorf is requiring front office candidates to work with Billy Donovan as the team’s coach, is this backwards? What once-great teams that are now disappointing have a hopeless outlook? If the Philadelphia Eagles trade receiver A.J. Brown, we explore six potential trades. Are Bleck and Abdalla buying or selling new North Carolina coach Michael Malone? Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane isn’t attending the teams workouts, what does his future hold? Are things looking up in Baltimore with quarterback Lamar Jackson in attendance for the team’s offseason program? Will new Atlanta Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski get the most out of tight end Kyle Pitts? After requesting a trade, what is New York Giants defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence’s outlook in 2026? Mendoza will not be attending the NFL Draft, is the reason new Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins? Could the Eagles make a shocking move in the first round of the draft and select Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson, with Jalen Hurts still on the roster? Abdalla still has issues with Brady calling games for FOX while running the Raiders. Why are the Cleveland Browns featuring quarterback Shedeur Sanders online if he’s not going to be the starter? The NCAA is considering giving student athletes five years of eligibility, Bleck wants to know what is going on here?! Will San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk find a new home with the Washington Commanders and his former teammate Jayden Daniels? Is Abdalla excited for the upcoming spinoff Chopped Castaways? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 21m

  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    Is Michigan an all-time great champion?

    The Michigan Wolverines are national champions after their win over UConn last night. Will coach Dusty May’s team be remembered among the all-time greats? A day after North Carolina hired former Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone, do we believe the Tar Heels were turned down by multiple choices? What’s next for the Chicago Bulls after nuking their front office and will it affect coach Billy Donovan? Could Alabama’s Ty Simpson now find himself climbing into the top 20 of the NBA Draft? Of the current champions across sports, where does Michigan basketball stack up? Bleck drives Abdalla nuts with his criteria on being a sports dynasty. The Milwaukee Bucks and their star Giannis Antetokounmpo appear headed for a divorce, should they end things this offseason? Bleck and Abdalla select their food items from the Augusta menu at The Masters. We have an update following last week’s critical story on Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts. The fellas discussed Artemis II and we all learned about Abdalla’s thoughts on space. Where could New York Giants defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence wind up after requesting a trade? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 21m

  4. 3 DAYS AGO

    Is Michael Malone the right coach for North Carolina?

    Michigan takes on UConn tonight in the National Championship game with multiple huge storylines. Michigan’s dominance through the tournament gives the Wolverines a chance to be known as one of the greatest teams of all time. For UConn, Dan Hurley can win his third championship in four years and put his name among the greatest coaches in college basketball history. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was in attendance as the team began offseason activities under new coach Jesse Minter. Could the Arizona Cardinals trade up to the back of the first round to draft Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson? New Your Giants defensive star Dexter Lawrence has requested a trade. How difficult is is to find all the games of your favorite baseball team? Will Billy Donovan return to the Chicago Bulls, possibly in a different role? After re-signing Travon Walker, are the Jacksonville Jaguars set to take a step forward in Liam Coen’s second season? Who will have a better season in 2026, Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young or C.J. Stroud of the Houston Texans? Would the NCAA basketball tournament expanding to 76 teams be good or bad for March Madness? Should Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokić get more consideration for his fourth MVP award? Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is the heavy favorite to be on the cover of Madden, are Bleck and Abdalla considered about the Madden curse? The guys react to the breaking news that North Carolina has hired former Nuggets coach Michael Malone. Our colleague Josh Graham of Westwood One Sports Night joins the show to discuss Malone’s hire and preview tonight’s championship game. The Chicago Bulls shook up their front office letting go Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley, where will they go from here? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 21m

  5. 6 DAYS AGO

    Day two from Radio Row at the Final Four

    It’s day two from Indianapolis with our teammate from Westwood One Sports Robbie Hummel joining the guys to tip off the show from Final Four Radio Row. Another of our teammates P. J. Carlesimo then sat down with Bleck and Abdalla to look ahead to the games. Last night at dinner in Indianapolis, Bleck and Abdalla found the Michael Jordan of waiters. The Los Angeles Lakers were blown out by the Oklahoma City Thunder and lost Luka Dončić to injury, an injury Bleck can relate too. Oklahoma State coach Steve Lutz stopped by to chat up the guys on Final Four Radio Row. Bleck and Abdalla react to the breaking news Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd has agreed to a new deal. Will Michigan vs. Arizona live up the hype? How many games will Kirk Cousins win for the Las Vegas Raiders? What does Illinois need to beat UConn tomorrow? Is it time for the NBA’s 65 game threshold to go? Our teammate at Westwood One Sports Jason Horowitz stopped by to look ahead to tomorrow’s games. Josh Graham of Westwood One Sports Night stopped by to talk about where North Carolina’s coaching search goes from here. We welcome Alabama coach Nate Oats to preview tomorrow’s matchups. Bleck and Abdalla make their predictions for tomorrow’s Final Four games between Illinois and UConn, then Michigan and Arizona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 21m

  6. 2 APR

    Live from the Final Four in Indianapolis!

    After an adventurous road trip from Chicago, Bleck and Abdalla broadcasted live from the Final Four in Indianapolis. The Las Vegas Raiders have signed veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins, does that mean presumed number one pick Fernando Mendoza will be sitting his entire rookie season? Cousins new deal will pay him $20 million dollars guaranteed, and the guys ask has any pro athlete ever earned more while accomplishing less in their career. Our teammate Josh Graham of Westwood One Sports Night also made the trip to Indianapolis and came on the show to look ahead to this weekend’s Final Four matchups. Competitive eating legend Joey Chestnut also joined the guys, and Abdalla may have been a bit star struck. Any chance UConn coach Dan Hurley headbutts someone this weekend at the Final Four? Will Michigan continue their streak of domination against Arizona? How many Illinois fans can we expect to make the trip to the Final Four? Could the Chicago White Sox be headed for another season of record futility? Kansas coach Bill Self is returning for another season. Is major college sports best or worse now in the world of NIL and the transfer portal? Illinois assistant coach Kevin Kruger joined the show from Indianapolis looking ahead to this week’s Final Four matchup with UConn. Our teammate Brad Evans from BetMGM Tonight hung out with us in Indianapolis to preview this weekend’s matchups. Gonzaga coach and new Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Mark Few came on with the guys from Indianapolis to preview the Final Four. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 21m

  7. 1 APR

    Are the Denver Broncos actually interested in Aaron Rodgers?

    Talk of the NFL moving to an 18 game regular season is continuing, how quickly can the league push it through? A report has linked the Denver Broncos to Aaron Rodgers, how seriously should we take it? Where do the Pittsburgh Steelers go if Rodgers doesn’t return as their quarterback? The television ratings for March Madness have been through the roof, will that continue this weekend during the Final Four? Is Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan on his way out of the Windy City, even if it’s not to coach North Carolina? Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is facing sharp criticism in his own building. Are Bleck and Abdalla buying stock in Steelers coach Mike McCarthy? Is Kirk Cousins a good fit for the Steelers if they lose Rodgers? How are we feeling about baseball’s new ABS challenge system? Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is now the winningist player in NBA history, and Abdalla gets triggered about it. April Fools Day is the Super Bowl for social media teams, wha are some of the best posts? Could the Broncos think about trading quarterback Bo Nix due to tension with coach Sean Payton? Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson doesn’t seem content after the team’s solid 2025 season. Where will Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love wind up going in the NFL Draft? Former Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. wants to return to the Big Apple, does he have anything left? What’s the best job in college basketball? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 21m

  8. 31 MAR

    Should the Steelers go with Kirk Cousins instead of Aaron Rodgers?

    Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslem gave an optimistic point of view of quarterback Deshaun Watson, what is the team doing at the NFL’s most important position? Should NFL teams pause before planning for next year’s crop of quarterbacks in the NFL Draft? Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike McCarthy is talking with Aaron Rodgers as they await the quarterback’s decision. Would the Steelers be better off signing Kirk Cousins now? UConn head coach Dan Hurley’s headbutt continues to get attention, should it be a big story? ESPN plans to us Jason Kelce as part of their Masters coverage, are we getting too much of the Kelce brothers? During the NFL’s annual league meetings, a handful of coaches skipped Jay Glazer’s day drinking party, who were they? Are less NBA games ever going to actually happen, or is a waste of time to discuss? Will salary caps be coming to either baseball or college football? Could Rodgers look to upstage the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh? The Super Bowl in 2028 is headed to Las Vegas, what sorts of shenanigans can Bleck and Abdalla get into in Sin City? Could LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier surpass Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson to be the second quarterback selected in the NFL Draft? Could LeBron James play next season somewhere other than with the Los Angeles Lakers or Cleveland Cavaliers? 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
    78
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Cumulus Podcast Network

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