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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. 3 HRS AGO

    Is Anthony Edwards the most fun player in the NBA to watch?

    The New York Knicks throttled the Philadelphia 76ers tonight to continue their recent hot streak. Can anyone stop New York from making it to the NBA Finals? The Minnesota Timberwolves went into San Antonio and won game on against the Spurs, can Anthony Edwards’ crew find a way to win the series against Victor Wembanyama and company. Atlanta Falcons President Matt Ryan spoke about his team’s quarterbacks, Michael Penix, Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa. Is Atlanta in a tough spot at the league’s most important position? The Chicago Bulls named little-known Bryson Graham their new boss, could he bring Tom Thibodeau back as coach? Are the Arizona Cardinals a realistic dark horse team to make a play for quarterback Aaron Rodgers? What about the Houston Texans? Of the remaining NBA Playoff teams, who is just happy to be there and who passes the confetti test as a potential champion? How much would you need to be paid to watch all of the World Cup matches? Was the Dallas Cowboys drafting safety Caleb Downs the best fit from the NFL Draft? Should fans be upset that last night’s Spurs/Timberwolves game wasn’t on NBC? Fashion insider Abdalla gives his thoughts on yesterday’s looks at the Met Gala. Who are the most popular rookies in the NFL based on early jersey sales? Do the Los Angeles Lakers have any chance to remain competitive with the Oklahoma City Thunder? Who has the advantage heading into game on between the Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers? McDonalds is removing self-serve soda machines and Abdalla is angry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 21m

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    Will Patrick Mahomes be ready to start the season?

    The Boston Celtics were eliminated by the Philadelphia 76ers, and Celtics star Jaylen Brown didn’t hold back after the game complaining about flopping and poor officiating. Will Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes be ready for the start of the season? After losing to the Detroit Pistons, the Orlando Magic fired coach Jamahl Mosley. Would former Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan or current Michigan coach Dusty May be a good fit coaching Paolo Banchero? Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza took snaps under center over the weekend at rookie minicamp, how long should Klint Kubiak wait until making the number one pick his starter? Ravens rookie quarterback Diego Pavia also got work over the weekend, is he too small to play quarterback in the NFL? Something happened to Abdalla over the weekend you won’t believe, Of the remaining eight teams in the NBA Playoffs, are you taking the Oklahoma City Thunder or the field? Should NBA commissioner Adam Silver’s top priority be ending tanking or fixing the league’s issues with officiating and flopping? What NFL rookie quarterback will start first this season? Does Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James deserve his flowers for winning a playoff series without Luka Dončić? Whose return would mean more: Dončić or Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards? It’s Star Wars Day, what characters would Bleck and Abdalla be cast as? The Inside the NBA crew poked fun at New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and former NFL reporter Dianna Russini, was it fair or foul to have fun with LockingFingerGate? Why is scoring down in the NBA Playoffs from the regular season? The teams that relied on the three point shot the most in the regular season haven’t advanced in the playoffs. Should the Houston Texans extend quarterback C.J. Stroud? Should the Miami Dolphins be worried about their new quarterback Malik Willis? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 21m

  3. 4 DAYS AGO

    Will Kirk Cousins and Deshaun Watson be starting quarterbacks?

    The Philadelphia 76ers have forced a game seven against the Boston Celtics, can they carry forward their momentum to take the series on the road? When will the Las Vegas Raiders turn to Fernando Mendoza at quarterback from veteran Kirk Cousins? Looking ahead at the 2027 NFL Draft, the top five appears loaded especially at quarterback. How did the New York Knicks throttle the Atlanta Hawks to advance in the NBA Playoffs? The Kentucky Derby is tomorrow, are you into it? Will Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken name Deshaun Watson his starting quarterback before training camp? Should the Denver Nuggets loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves affect Nikola Jokić’s legacy? Who is the favorite to win the NBA’s eastern conference? Can the Timberwolves give the San Antonio Spurs a tough series? The latest update in LockingFingerGate features differing details on a potential heroic save from a car crash. Could free agent quarterback Russell Wilson’s next destination be television? Can the Detroit Pistons, Toronto Raptors and Houston Rockets keep their seasons alive tonight? Does tonight’s game affect the legacy of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 21m

  4. 5 DAYS AGO

    Where will George Pickens be catching touchdowns?

    Star receiver George Pickens has signed his franchise tag with the Cowboys, will he actually play for Dallas this season or could he be traded? Could the Los Angeles Rams transition at quarterback from Matthew Stafford to Ty Simpson rival the Green Bay Packers when they went from Aaron Rodgers to Jordan Love? If the Houston Rockets complete the comeback against the Los Angeles Lakers, will this go down as an all-time choke job for LeBron James? Ratings for the NBA Playoffs are at a 33 year high, was the complaining about the sport during the regular season overblown? If March Madness does expand to more teams, how will people print their brackets? Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II gave an update on quarterback Aaron Rodgers, could the Denver Broncos actually be interested in Rodgers if Bo Nix’s ankle isn’t healthy? Do you buy Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza as a tough guy? How many teams will purposefully tank next season under the NBA’s new anti-tanking proposal? Will Simpson start any games for the Super Bowl favorite Rams as a rookie? Will the Rockets, Detroit Pistons, Denver Nuggets or Philadelphia 76ers complete the comeback of being down two-games in the first round? Should the NFL Draft stay with the new format of eight minutes between picks? How many more teams will Rockets star Kevin Durant suit up for before retiring? LIV Golf appears to be ending, what lessons will be learned? What should we name the Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini situation, and when will it end? Could the Houston Texans, Minnesota Vikings, Los Angeles Chargers, Chicago Bears or Cincinnati Bengals go on a surprise run to the Super Bowl like last year’s champion Seattle Seahawks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 21m

  5. 6 DAYS AGO

    Will Mike Vrabel become too much of a distraction for the New England Patriots?

    Geoff Schwartz is in for Abdalla today, filling in with Bleck to give his thoughts on the NFL Draft. The guys discussed the Los Angeles Rams selection of Ty Simpson and how the quarterback will develop while sitting behind league MVP Matthew Stafford. Joel Embiid had a huge game for the Philadelphia 76ers last night, if he stays healthy could the Boston Celtics be in trouble? Will former Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose be the first NBA MVP not to make the Hall of Fame? The NCAA basketball tournament appears set to expand to 76 teams, is this the right decision? Will the New England Patriots and coach Mike Vrabel be able to overcome the distraction of Vrabel’s situation with former NFL insider Dianna Russini? The New York Jets visited with free agent quarterback Russell Wilson, what’s next for Mr. Unlimited? Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant won’t play in tonight’s do-or-die game with the Los Angeles Lakers, what does his future hold? Should the Denver Broncos be concerned with the status quarterback Bo Nix’s ankle? Deshaun Watson has reportedly taken the lead in the Cleveland Browns quarterback competition, should coach Todd Monken name him the starter now? The NBA has a new proposal to eliminate tanking, did they get it right? Geoff explains his connection to the Devil Wears Prada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 21m

  6. 6 DAYS AGO

    Did Los Angeles Rams quarterback Ty Simpson lie to us?

    The Pittsburgh Steelers used a rare free agent tender on Aaron Rodgers, but are we any closer on a decision from the future Hall of Fame quarterback’s return? New Los Angeles Rams quarterback Ty Simpson’s recent comments on the team’s interest in appear to contradict his earlier comments, what’s going on? The eight seed Orlando Magic have pushed the top seeded Detroit Pistons to the brink, can Cade Cunningham’s crew come back? The Denver Nuggets survived against the Minnesota Timberwolves, is the pressure now on the T-Wolves without Anthony Edwards? Texas Tech transfer QB Brendan Sorsby is under NCAA investigation for gambling, what will that mean for his future? Whose NFL Draft results were underrated, and which were overrated? What NFL teams put themselves into playoff contention with their picks in the NFL Draft? With the additions of Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker in free agency and LSU defensive back Mansoor Delane in the NFL Draft, are the Kansas City Chiefs ready to return to the AFC’s elite? The Michael Jackson biopic did crazy numbers at the box office, why? The Baltimore Ravens have signed Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, does he have a chance to make their roster? Do the New York Knicks have to win tonight if they’re going to win their series with the Atlanta Hawks? Bleck and Abdalla take a look at the other NBA Playoff series.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 21m

  7. 27 APR

    Who was the big winner at the NFL Draft?

    The NFL Draft is in the books and we had a great time in Pittsburgh! Who was the big winner: the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys or Cleveland Browns? Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman was wheeling and dealing again, acquiring linebacker Jonathan Greenard from the Minnesota Vikings. A few days later, does the Los Angeles Rams selection of Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson make any more sense? Did the Jacksonville Jaguars have the worst draft in the NFL? Did the new format of eight minutes between picks make the NFL Draft better or worse? Was Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokić in the wrong Saturday night at the end of their playoff game with the Minnesota Timberwolves? Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin made his television debut for NBC and gave his opinion on Aaron Rodgers future as his former team’s quarterback? Fifteen years from now, will this draft be remembered for the selection of Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza at number one, or someone else? Which rookie QB will play the most this season: Fernando Mendoza with the Raiders, Simpson for the Rams, Carson Beck on the Arizona Cardinals or Drew Allar with the Steelers? Have the Cowboys done enough to fix their defensive problems? Are the Kansas City Chiefs ready to rejoin the elite teams in the NFL? Will the San Francisco 49ers find a trade partner for receiver Brandon Aiuyk? After allowing their owner to make a selection in the NFL Draft, what is going on with the Baltimore Ravens? Is it okay to have a phone conversation in a public bathroom? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 21m

  8. 24 APR

    Live from Day Two of the NFL Draft!

    It’s day two of the NFL Draft with Bleck and Abdalla continuing to broadcast live from Pittsburgh. The Los Angeles Rams selecting Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th pick of the draft was the shocker of the night, Simpson sat down with us following his selection. We also had a chance to talk with his college teammate Kadyn Proctor who was selected by the Miami Dolphins. Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love will put to the test that team’s shouldn’t take a running back high as he was selected third overall by the Arizona Cardinals, we had a chance to talk to Love after being drafted. The Kansas City Chiefs moved up in the draft to pick LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane, who joined the guys after being picked. Bleck is taking a victory lap as he correctly predicted New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel would briefly speak to the media right before the draft. The Washington Commanders landed Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles while the New York Jets picked Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey, both defenders sat down with us after being picked. Are the Dallas Cowboys or the New York Giants the most improved team after day one of the draft? Who is the most intriguing player heading into night two of the draft? Could a veteran player be on the move tonight? How did Bleck and Abdalla’s top 10 predictions stack up as they looked to “Beat the Raj?” Are the New York Knicks and Denver Nuggets in trouble in their first round series and what could happen to their teams if they lose? The Cowboys added Ohio State safety Caleb Downs while the Giants drafted Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa, both players joined the guys after being selected. The Chicago Bears selected Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman, following the pick Bleck and Abdalla got to meet the newest member of their favorite team. 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
    96
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Cumulus Podcast Network

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