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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

    Should LeBron Sign with the Cavs or Heat? 

    Bleck and Abdalla start the show by discussing LeBron James’ free agency. Is he more likely to sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, or Philadelphia 76ers? Does LeBron care about winning at this point? When should we expect LeBron to re-sign? Is Christian Pulisic getting fairly criticized for coming off with an injury in USMNT’s World Cup match vs. Belgium? In the latest edition of 32 Questions in 32 Days, Bleck and Abdalla attack the Dallas Cowboys. Did Jerry Jones do enough to fix the defense? Will the BIG 12 last as a competitive conference in College Football? Can Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffalo compete this season? Bleck and Abdalla then play Stock Watch with Stu who is in for Raj. Is Brad Stevens still an elite President? Will Shedeur Sanders start at QB for the Cleveland Browns? Will Flag Football be a successful Olympic Sport? Will Soccer continue to grow in the United States following the World Cup? Will Nikola Jokic play his entire career with the Denver Nuggets? Which NFL team is most likely to go from last to first in their division this season? Could the Tennessee Titans, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, Las Vegas Raiders, or Arizona Cardinals make a run? Why are Americans no longer able to sit through long movies? How long will the Major League Baseball lockout be next season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 21m

  2. 1 day ago

    Christian Pulisic the Most DISAPPOINTING American Athlete?

    Bleck and Abdalla start the show by discussing the USMNT’s disastrous loss to Belgium in the Round of 16 in the FIFA World Cup. What went wrong for the United States? How much blame should Christian Pulisic get? What is the future of soccer in this country? Boston Celtics President Brad Stevens talks about trading Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers. Did his reasoning for the trade make sense? In the latest edition of 32 Questions in 32 Days, the guys decide if the Cincinnati Bengals have enough talent around Joe Burrow to compete this year. Plus… are the Tampa Bay Buccaneers making a mistake not giving Baker Mayfield a long-term contract? In this week’s edition of Power Rankings, Bleck and Abdalla look at the FIFA World Cup so far. Which nation has disappointed? Which country has been the most surprising? Who is the best player in the tournament? Who has the best uniforms? Solomon Wilcotts joins the guys to talk NFL offseason. What are realistic expectations for the Bengals? Can the Tennessee Titans be a surprise team? Are the Bucs making a mistake with Baker Mayfield? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 21m

  3. 2 days ago

    Flo Balogun’s Overturned Suspension has Precedent

    Bleck and Abdalla start the show by discussing the USMNT’s match against Belgium tonight in the Round of 16 in the FIFA World Cup. Was the overturning of Flo Balogun’s red card justified? Does Belgium have a right to be upset? What were the Boston Celtics thinking in trading Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for an older Paul George? Where will LeBron James be playing basketball next season? 32 Questions in 32 Days. Can the Kansas City Chiefs regain the Patrick Mahomes magic? What were the biggest storylines in the massive wedding on Friday of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift? Chris and Adam then play One on One with Stu who is in for Raj. Who will make a deeper playoff run between the Celtics and Sixers? Who has been more impressive in the World Cup between Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi? Who is more likely to win the AFC South between the Jaguars and Texans? Will Shohei Ohtani be a full-time DH by 2029? Where will Brandon Aiyuk be playing in 2026? Can the USMN beat Belgium tonight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 21m

  4. 5 days ago

    The Rich Paul Whiteboard

    Mike Wickett is in for Bleck and Abdalla today. He starts the show by discussing the Rich Paul whiteboard and where LeBron James could land this summer. What’s the best spot for him? Is San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aijuk worth signing for other NFL Teams? Yahoo Soccer Writer Steven Goff joins Mike. Has the FIFA World Cup been a success so far? Is the United States’ success so far been surprising? Can the USMNT beat Belgium? Did Arizona Cardinals Tight End Trey McBride make a massive mistake dissing Cardinals fans? Mike and producer Stu play fill in the blank. COuld the Philadelphia 76ers sign LeBron James? How many playoff games with the Seattle Seahawks win this season? Is the NBA’s potential new free throw rule a good idea? How many touchdowns will Aaron Rodgers throw? How many points per game will Victor Wembanyama average? What is the best conference in College Football? Which QB will be taken first in the NFL Draft? Who will be the next superstar to change NBA teams? Adam Kaufman from NESN joins Mike to discuss the Jaylen Brown trade from a Celtics perspective. Was it truly a terrible deal for Boston? Can they still compete with Paul George? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 19m

  5. 6 days ago

    Did the Celtics make a HUGE mistake? 

    Mike Wickett is in for Bleck and Abdalla today. He starts the show by breaking down the massive NBA trade that sent Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers with Paul George and other draft picks going back to the Boston Celtics. Is this one of the worst trades in NBA history? What to make of the USMNT defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32 in the FIFA World Cup. Did Folarin Balogun deserve a red card? Anthony Irwin of Lakers Lounge joins Mike to discuss the Lakers offseason so far. Have the Los Angeles Lakers done enough so far to surround Luka Doncic? Was it time for both parties for LeBron to leave LA? Is Walker Kessler good enough for this team? Marc Farzetta of Locked on 76ers joins Mike to discuss the Jaylen Brown trade to the Sixers. Are the Sixers title contenders now? How good does this trade make them? What should we expect from Joel Embiid? Mike and producer Stu then play Over/Under. How many games will the Sixers win? How many touchdown passes will Tyler Shough have for the New Orleans Saints? How many playoff wins will Luka Doncic and the Lakers have? How many touchdown passes will Arch Manning have at Texas this season? Will the Dodgers win 105 games? ESPN Soccer Writer Jeff Carlisle joins the show to discuss the USMNT’s World Cup run. Did Balogun deserve a red card? Have they surpassed World Cup expectations? Can the beat Belgium? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 21m

  6. 1 Jul

    Where is the best fit for LeBron James?

    Sean Little of NBATV sat in for Abdalla again today with tons of NBA free agent moves to discuss, including the future of LeBron James a day after telling the Los Angeles Lakers he'll be moving on. Could James possibly team up with Boston Celtics star Jalen Brown on the Cleveland Cavaliers? Could there be a mystery team interested in James that's not being discussed? Is tonight's game for the USMNT the biggest soccer game in American history? Today's 32 Questions and 32 Days takes us to the Big Easy, asking if New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough can be a franchise quarterback. Brendan Sorsby appears to have accepted his fate, will this help his draft status next year as he looks to enter the NFL? What does James’ departure from the Lakers mean for Luka Doncic? With Kawhi Leonard returning to the Toronto Raptors, can they compete in the East? What's next for Anthony Davis and the Washington Wizards? If the NFL wants to expand internationally, are there some things they could learn from the World Cup? The guys discuss some of the best fits for James, including the Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves, San Antonio Spurs, Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks and even a return to the Los Angeles Lakers. Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza and Los Angeles Rams quarterback Ty Simpson have yet to sign their contracts, should that be a concern? The guys take Raj’s America 250 quiz, a potpourri of American history and pop culture.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 21m

  7. 30 Jun

    LeBron James is leaving the Lakers, where will he go?

    Sean Little of NBA TV was in for Abdullah again today. With tons of news from the association to discuss. The Portland Trail Blazers have acquired JA Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies. Can Morant revitalize his career in the Pacific Northwest? We react to the breaking news that LeBron James will not return to the Los Angeles Lakers. Is he headed to the Golden State Warriors to team with Steph Curry? Should LeBron consider going back to the Cleveland Cavaliers or Miami Heat? We head to the nation's capital for today's 32 Questions and 32 Days. Asking if Washington Commanders quarterback Jaden Daniels can return to star status and stay healthy. We take a look at the the NBA's Western Conference. And which teams should rethink their plan? Which should stay the course? Which need to do something? Which are trending U? And which have poor plans? We have body Cam footage of former NFL reporter Diana Rossini. Sharing text messages with Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell. To presumably get out of a traffic ticket. What NFL teams deserve the best, and worst, grades for their work this offseason? Should World Cup matches end on penalty kicks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 21m

  8. 29 Jun

    Are the Golden State Warriors ready to build a 2016 Super Team?

    Sean Little of NBATV in for Abdalla today, he and Bleck discuss today’s report the Golden State Warriors are trying to make a play for LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Will the Los Angeles Clippers trade Kawhi Leonard back to the Toronto Raptors? Today's 32 Teams om 32 Days takes us to Cleveland, will Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders win the starting quarterback battle> What cities in America are watching the World Cup the most? Would returning to the Miami Heat be a better option for James than heading to Golden State? Should the Boston Celtics prioritize draft picks or established players as they search for a Jaylen Brown trade? If Leonard returns to the Raptors, would Toronto become a contender in the east? Is disgruntled San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk pushing himself out of the NFL with his social media videos? After Supergirl bombed this weekend, we ask if The Odyssey or Spider-Man: Brand New Day can unseat Toy Story 5 as this summer’s box office champion. Comedy legend Mel Brooks celebrated his 100th birthday yesterday, that led to a discussion of our favorite comedy movies ever. What is Jimmy Butler's future as the Warriors try to put together a big four of James, Davis, Steph Curry and Draymond Green? We discussed the best offensive firepower in the NFL, is it the Detroit Lions? Have the Kansas City Chiefs done a poor job putting weapons around Patrick Mahomes? Wait, Justin Bieber was at the NHL Draft? 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
    142
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Cumulus Podcast Network

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