Bleck & Abdalla

Cumulus Sports
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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. 21H AGO

    The NFL Offseason Champion is the Tennessee Titans?

    After day one of free agency, are the Tennessee Titans the biggest winner in the NFL with their additions led by defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers. What is going on with the Las Vegas Raiders after they traded star edge rusher Maxx Crosby, then spent a ton of money on day one of free agency? Has free agent pass rusher Trey Hendrickson priced himself out from signing with potential suitors? Soren Petro from Sports Radio 810 WHB in Kansas City joined the show to discuss the Chiefs signing of Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker and the news future Hall of Fame tight end Travis Kelce is returning for another season. What NFL teams have demonstrated mature fiscal responsiblity thus far during free agency? Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr think the NBA needs to play less games. Are the Los Angeles Lakers better without LeBron James and focusing the team on Luka Dončić? Why hasn’t quarterback Kyler Murray signed with the Minnesota Vikings or another team yet? The Las Vegas Raiders are trading quarterback Geno Smith back to where his career began with the New York Jets. The guys play a game of quarterback musical chairs after all of the NFL movement thus far. What would you do if a Labubu landed on your arm? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 21m

  2. 1D AGO

    NFL Free Agent frenzy is here!

    Bleck is back from vacation for the launch of NFL free agency. The Miami Dolphins released Tua Tagovailoa this morning to kickoff the day’s news. Wide receiver Alec Pierce is returning to the Indianapolis Colts, will that help lead to a trade for Philadelphia Eagles star A.J. Brown? Future Hall of Fame tight end Travis Kelce is returning to the Kansas City Chiefs, does he just want to avoid staying home all day with Taylor Swift? Speaking of the Chiefs, they add Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker. Can Walker help propel Patrick Mahomes back to the top of the AFC West? With Pierce back in the fold, the Colts traded Michael Pittman to the Pittsburgh Steelers while the Carolina Panthers spent big money to sign edge rusher Jaelan Phillips from the Eagles. Just hours after releasing their quarterback, Miami has a new one agreeing to a huge deal with Malik Willis. Is this an upgrade? Did the Baltimore Ravens give up too much to acquire Las Vegas Raiders star Maxx Crosby? The Raiders record contract to sign center Tyler Linderbaum away from the Ravens sends Abdalla into a tailspin. If former Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray signs with the Vikings, is he an instant upgrade over J.J. McCarthy? Future Hall of Fame receiver Mike Evans is leaving the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the San Francisco 49ers, should he be worried about the substation? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 21m

  3. 4D AGO

    Is Duke vs. North Carolina the best rivalry in sports?

    Josh Graham of Westwood One Sports Night was in again for Bleck, joining Abdalla. A new team has emerged as a potential landing spot for Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby, the Baltimore Ravens. The Raiders also released Geno Smith, adding another quarterback to the free agent pool. Should the Arizona Cardinals pursue free agent quarterback Malik Willis or tank in 2026? With Duke and North Carolina renewing their rivalry tomorrow night, Abdalla and Josh debate the greatest rivalries in sports. Is it Duke/Carolina, Bears/Packers or another rivalry? After a loss last night for the Los Angeles Lakers, are we counting down until LeBron James returns home to the Cleveland Cavaliers for a farewell tour? Our colleague from Westwood One Sports Kevin Kugler joined the show to look ahead to the NCAA Tournament. Could the Denver Broncos find a way to add Super Bowl MVP running back Kenneth Walker and star receiver Stefon Diggs? What can’t regular baseball be as fun as the World Baseball Classic? What can the NBA learn from the popularity of college basketball? Which Super Bowl team is set to take the bigger step back after free agent losses: the New England Patriots or the Seattle Seahawks? Can Miami of Ohio’s men’s basketball team follow Indiana football as one of the year’s best sports stories? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 21m

  4. 5D AGO

    D.J. Moore is traded to the Buffalo Bills, is Maxx Crosby now Chicago Bears bound?

    Josh Graham of Westwood One Sports Night again joined Abdalla as the show kicks off with the massive news that the Chicago Bears have traded receiver D.J. Moore to the Buffalo Bills. Will Moore be the number one receiver that quarterback Josh Allen badly needs? Now armed with another draft pick, are the Bears in a prime position to trade for Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby? What does the Moore trade mean for Philadelphia Eagles receiver A.J. Brown’s trade value? The New England Patriots released receiver Stefon Diggs yesterday, could he be headed to the Denver Broncos? Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is set to return to the lineup, how effective will he be in the playoffs? How soon can the Pittsburgh Steelers expect a decision from quarterback Aaron Rodgers? Will newly acquired cornerback Trent McDuffie give the Los Angeles Rams a top five defense? Are the Oklahoma City Thunder and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander now the NBA’s villain? Could the NFL turn free agency into an in-person extravaganza? After trading McDuffie, are the Kansas City Chiefs taking a gap year in 2026? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 20m

  5. 6D AGO

    NFL news is getting [Russell Wilson voice] spicy!

    Josh Graham of Westwood One Sports Night in for Bleck today to chat up the returning Abdalla. The Arizona Cardinals are going to release quarterback Kyler Murray, where is the best spot for the former number one pick? The Minnesota Vikings or the Pittsburgh Steelers? The Indianapolis Colts placed the transition tag on quarterback Daniel Jones, did they put themselves in this position by trading two first round picks for cornerback Sauce Gardner? The Seattle Seahawks did not place the franchise tag on Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker, is letting the running back hit free agency the right move for the world champions? Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza doesn’t grade out well compared to quarterbacks of past NFL Drafts, should the Las Vegas Raiders try to trade out of the number one pick? The Los Angeles Lakers have won three games in a row, but what should we make of star Luka Dončić arguing with coach J.J. Redick during a game? Did free agent quarterback Russell Wilson snipe back at his former coach with the Denver Broncos Sean Payton again? What’s the latest on trade talk surrounding Las Vegas Raiders edge Maxx Crosby and Philadelphia Eagles receiver A.J. Brown? Are the Kansas Jayhawks already out of contention of legitimately competing for the national championship? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 18m

  6. MAR 3

    Duke is back, time to drink the Haterade?

    John Lund in again for Bleck and Abdalla today. With Duke re-establishing themselves as dominant in college basketball, is it time to celebrate the teams we love to hate? Should dynasties be celebrated, not hated? Do we still hate teams like the Dallas Cowboys and Notre Dame? The Seattle Seahawks are not going to be place the franchise tag on Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker, are they making a huge mistake? How high should Ohio State’s Arvell Reese be selected in the NFL Draft without having a position? What NFL teams are most likely to make very wise moves this offseason, and which teams are likely to make unwise ones? Could Indianapolis quarterback Daniel Jones really move on in free agency, possibly returning to the Minnesota Vikings? Could Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa find his way to the Atlanta Falcons? Will American sports fans be upset if the United States loses in the World Baseball Classic? Is it time for Giannis Antetokounmpo to act a little more like James Harden to force himself out of the Milwaukee Bucks? What upcoming sporting event are you most excited for: NFL Free Agency, the NFL Draft, the World Baseball Classic, the Masters, the NCAA Tournament, the Stanley Cup Playoffs or the NBA Playoffs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 19m

  7. MAR 2

    Would you risk your marriage to watch the NFL Scouting Combine?

    John Lund is in for Bleck and Abdalla today, wondering if NFL owners can find a way to protect themselves from giving out terrible contracts to quarterbacks. John then plays Quarterback Match Game to find the perfect home for Kyler Murray, Mac Jones, Malik Willis and Tua Tagovailoa. John explains his love of the NFL Scouting Combine and how it affects his private life. Will Las Vegas Raiders star defender Maxx Crosby and Philadelphia Eagles receiver A.J. Brown be traded? Which of the NFL’s final four teams needs to be the most aggressive this offseason: the Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks, the New England Patriots, the Denver Broncos or the Los Angeles Rams? Will more replays in baseball help the sport? Is Francisco Mendoza setup to fail as the number one pick in the NFL Draft to the Raiders? Can the Los Angeles Lakers survive the season following the viral video of Luka Doncic and JJ Redick. If you could only pick one veteran free agent quarterback from this year’s crop, who would you target? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 19m

  8. FEB 27

    Report cards are in and the Dolphins are the NFL’s best?

    Jeff Levack of WOFX in Albany filled in for Abdalla with the NFLPA’s report cards about NFL teams now public, who would’ve guessed the Miami Dolphins would be ranked first? What ownership groups stand out positively and negatively? Would a reunion between Philadelphia Eagles receiver A.J. Brown and his former coach Mike Vrabel make sense for the New England Patriots? Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia wants to offer a $1 million prize to incentive the NBA’s biggest stars to participate in the dunk contest next year, will it work? Should the Las Vegas Raiders second guess selecting Indiana quarterback Francisco Mendoza with the first pick in the NFL Draft? What is the best network for watching NBA games and coverage: ESPN, NBA or Amazon Prime? Who will be the most overvalued and undervalued NFL free agents? The Dallas Cowboys have franchise tagged star receiver George Pickens, will they keep him or trade him? NBC is reportedly considering moving on from Hall of Famer Tony Dungy during Sunday Night Football, is that the right decision? Josh Graham of Westwood One Sports Night joined the guys to talk college basketball including Duke and why the college game is more entertaining the NBA right now. Could Geno Smith return to the Raiders as a bridge to Mendoza, or should he look for a new home like the Minnesota Vikings? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 18m
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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
    56
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Cumulus Podcast Network

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