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. 1 DAY AGO

    Are tons of trades coming at the NFL Draft?

    Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach is expecting a lot of trades on Thursday at the NFL Draft, how aggressive should Kansas City be to catch the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC West? The NBA Play-In Tournament wraps tonight with potential for fireworks between Dillon Brooks of the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green? What first round series in the NBA Playoffs are the guys most excited for? How much of a paycut is LeBron James willing to take if he leaves the Los Angeles Lakers? Are the Dallas Cowboys likely to make a splash on draft night? Breaking news during the show that the Houston Texans made star edge rusher Will Anderson the highest paid defensive player in NFL history. Can Steph Curry follow up his performance from Wednesday night with another great game tonight? Do we expect to have clarity on the futures of Pittsburgh Steelers free agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Philadelphia Eagles receiver, A.J. Brown and New York Giants defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence before Thursday’s first round? What non-first round quarterback in this year’s class has the best chance to have a great NFL career? Is the eastern or western conference more compelling in this year’s NBA Playoffs? More breaking news into the show that Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett wants a new contract, will he inevitably be replaced by Alabama’s Ty Simpson? WWE WrestleMania is this weekend, has the sports coverage of the event gone too far? The guys debate the top players in this year’s NFL Draft versus last year’s top prospects. Would a wide receiver make more sense for the Tennessee Titans with the fourth pick than taking Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 19m

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    Steph Curry is the greatest point guard of all time?

    We’re one week away from the NFL Draft! Have the New York Jets made their decision on the second overall pick after cancelling their visit with Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey? Bleck believes after his performance last night in the NBA Play-In Tournament, Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry is the greatest point guard in history. Could Los Angeles Clippers wing Kawhi Leonard or even Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James find their way to Golden State to team with Curry? LIV Golf appears to be going away, what does it mean for Saudi-backed sports? NFL.com Draft Analyst Chad Reuter joined the guys to look ahead to next week’s draft. How many trades will take place in next week’s first round? Will LaMelo Ball continue his recent hot streak in the Charlotte Hornets NBA Play-In game with the Orlando Magic? Can either Bailey or Ohio State’s Arvell Reese have an all-time rookie season rushing the passer? How many games will Play-In teams win in the first round of the NBA Playoffs? Will Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts be better or worse than last season? Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham and Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Dončić have been granted exemptions to receive awards by the NBA. Will the make the All-NBA first team? “Catch Me If You Can” comes to life as a former Alabama football player impersonated NFL players to secure nearly $20 million. Abdalla loses his mind over what a Pop Tart is and isn’t. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 21m

  3. 3 DAYS AGO

    Should the Raiders reconsider keeping the #1 pick?

    Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek said the team has received interest in the top pick, should he consider trading it instead of selecting Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza? Last night’s NBA Play-In Tournament game between the Charlotte Hornets and Miami Heat was a classic, but should LaMelo Ball been ejected for taking out Bam Adebayo? The NBA is reporting record television numbers, are the narratives around the regular season overblown? Fashion insider Abdalla gives his thoughts on the Washington Commanders new uniforms. Multiple NFL Draft mock drafts have dropped, what can we learn from them? Where will New York Giants defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence land? How should the Washington Wizards have felt watching Deni Avdija last night in the Portland Trail Blazers win over the Phoenix Suns? Can the Buffalo Bills salvage receiver Keon Coleman’s career? Will American fans be able to tailgate at the World Cup? NFL analyst Lindsay Rhodes joined the guys to preview next week’s NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 21m

  4. 4 DAYS AGO

    Adam Silver's NBA is fast food?

    Will Philadelphia Eagles receiver A.J. Brown be traded to the New England Patriots before the NFL Draft next week? Should Eagles coach Nick Siriani take some of the blame for the current situation with Brown? The NBA Play-In Tournament is tonight and Bleck has a fast-food comparison what commissioner Adam Silver has done to the league. With talk of going to 18 games, are their lessons the NFL can learn from the criticisms of the NBA this year? Is this year’s NFL Draft class a weak crop? Should the Detroit Pistons, New York Knicks and Denver Nuggets be on upset alert heading into the NBA Playoffs? Other than the Oklahoma City Thunder, what teams can realistically win the NBA Championship? Will the Jacksonville Jaguars actually be using Travis Hunter on offense as well as defense? Mike Golic, Jr. joined the show to look ahead to next week’s NFL Draft. Eagles general manager Howie Roseman commented on the trade rumors around Brown. Should fans in the Windy City be concerned about Chicago Bears quarterback suffering the Kardashian curse? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 21m

  5. 5 DAYS AGO

    Are Rory and Scottie the new Tiger and Phil?

    Did a team attempt a now-botched hit piece on Rueben Bain hoping the Miami edge rusher drops in the NFL Draft? Fresh of Rory McIlroy’s second straight win at The Masters, could the new rivalry with he and Scottie Scheffler be the new Tiger Woods vs. Phil Mickelson? The NBA regular season has wrapped up and the guys give their thoughts on the Play-In Tournament that begins tomorrow. The Philadelphia Eagles acquired traded for receiver Dontayvion Wicks from the Green Bay Packers, is this a precursor to trading A.J. Brown? Is it harder to win back-to-back in the Super Bowl, World Series, NBA Finals or The Masters? Are the Packers trending up or down in the NFC North? What NBA Play-In team has the best chance to pull a first round upset? Will Aaron Rodgers give the Pittsburgh Steelers a decision before the NFL Draft? What should be the NBA’s top offseason priority: tanking, load management or foul baiting? Was Sergio Garcia’s crash out at The Masters relatable or unacceptable? Who is the more intriguing future Hall of Famer in the first round matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets: LeBron James or Kevin Durant? Doc Rivers is out as coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, what’s next for superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo? Yahoo! Sports Senior NFL Writer Frank Schwab joined the show to look ahead to the NFL Draft. Bleck and Abdalla give their thoughts on the viral couple of Indiana Pacers fans appearing on Inside the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 21m

  6. 10 APR

    Will Ty Simpson be in for a long wait at the NFL Draft?

    We now know what players will be present at the NFL Draft, and they include Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson. How long will he have to wait before walking out on stage? The New York Knicks beat the Boston Celtics and now own the tiebreaker in the chase for the second seed in the eastern conference. Has the coverage of The Masters become “broified?” New York Giants coach Matt Nagy spoke on how his experience with quarterback Patrick Mahomes could help his new quarterback Jaxson Dart. Will the best player in the NFL Draft be at the NFL Draft? Adam Silver is enthusiastic about a new idea to help curb tanking in the NBA, is he on the right track? The Jacksonville Jaguars will make last year’s #2 pick Travis Hunter a full-time cornerback, would they still select him if they had a redo? Does Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson or Dillon Gabriel give the Cleveland Browns the best chance to win? Should Kirk Cousins or Fernando Mendoza start week one at quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders? Who will win The Masters on Sunday? Is the World Cup going to be a disaster for fans? Could Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and New Orleans Saints passer Tyler Shough be the NFL’s breakout signal callers this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 21m

  7. 9 APR

    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

  8. 8 APR

    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
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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
    84
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Cumulus Podcast Network

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