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. 2d ago

    Remembering Chicago Bears legend Mike Ditka

    Legendary Bears coach Mike Ditka has passed away. The guys talk about what he means to the city of Chicago and share personal stories of Coach Ditka and his great teams. We take a look at 14 questions for 14 games heading into week five of the NFL season. Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton left no doubt over the team’s playcalling plan for Sunday. The Dallas Cowboys were beaten by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last night, is their anything that can fix their defense? Who is in the most helpless situation in the league? What team and person are under the most pressure to win on Sunday? What will be Sunday’s best game? What will be the headline on Monday morning? Who are the front runners for MVP and Coach of the Year after the first quarter of the season? Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson won’t play against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football. We ask the craziest What If scenarios heading into week five of the NFL season. The guys give their predictions on the biggest games of the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  2. 3d ago

    Baseball’s Proposed Changes Breaks Bleck’s Spirit

    The MLB Playoffs rolled along including the Yankees being swept by the Tampa Bay Rays and Aaron Judge giving his thoughts on what’s next for New York. Houston Texans defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans is taking the playcalling back over, can he turn around their season? Broncos coach Sean Payton and offensive coordinator Davis Webb will be taking a “collaborative” approach to playcalling, what does that mean? Did we go in too hard on paternity leave for professional athletes yesterday? Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will return to the lineup this weekend, how well will he play against the New York Giants? Could Lamar Jackson start at quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens this week without practicing? The guys continue to disagree on the College Football Playoff expanding to 24 teams. Can the Dallas Cowboys defense shut down Tampa Bay Buccaneers backup quarterback Jalon Daniels tonight on Thursday Night Football? Will the Broncos offense find a way to score first half points against the Los Angeles Chargers? Can New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye avoid turnovers against the Las Vegas Raiders? Will the Seattle Seahawks manage to sack San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy? Would you visit a Starbucks-Chipotle combo restaurant? MLB is proposing changes including less games and picking your playoff opponent, the guys have strong thoughts on it. Fat Jack joins us to look at the betting lines for this weekend’s NFL slate. The baseball players union responded to MLB’s proposed changes. Who wins on Thursday Night football tonight with the Cowboys and Buccaneers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  3. 4d ago

    Should athletes take paternity leave during the playoffs?

    Bleck and Abdalla are broadcasting from heart of baseball playoff mayhem as the Chicago White Sox look to advance tonight. Philadelphia Eagles tackle Lane Johnson suddenly retired, what are their chances of beating the Jacksonville Jaguars in London? Padres closer Mason Miller missed last night’s elimination playoff game because of paternity leave, what do the guys think of that? We react to the breaking news of the Eagle trading center Cam Jurgens to the Baltimore Ravens. Could Texans coach DeMeco Ryans be on the hot seat if Houston loses to the Tennessee Titans? Can Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix, Jr. keep up his recent play? New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is the AFC Offensive Player of the Week, has he turned his season around? Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels appears to be trending towards playing Sunday, how will he look? Could Sunday be a “get-right” game for the Los Angeles Chargers and quarterback Justin Herbert against the Denver Broncos? Can Chicagoans be fans of both the White Sox and Cubs? Is Bears coach Ben Johnson the reason the team’s rivalry with the Packers feels more intense? Who are the best and worst teams in the NFL? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  4. 5d ago

    How good can Michael Penix, Junior's Atlanta Falcons be?

    The Atlanta Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints last night moving to 2-0 since quarterback Michael Penix, Junior returned to the lineup. A quarter into the season which NFL teams have overachieved and which have underachieved? Are we entering a new era of the running back in the NFL? Should New Orleans Saints fans be worried about quarterback Tyler Shough? Bleck is not a fan of guardian caps on skilled position players. The guys give out their grades for NFL quarterbacks through the first four games. Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur doesn’t want to be a focal point of the rivalry with the Chicago Bears. What is the Falcons future with Penix, Jr. at quarterback? Is the NFC South now a fun division to watch? We take a look at the early lines of the week five NFL slate. Was the NFL bullied into suspending officials based on internet complaints? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  5. 6d ago

    The Kansas City Chiefs are back and the NFL should be terrified

    Yesterday, the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Las Vegas Raiders to move to 4-0 on the season. By keeping the game close, did the Raiders show they’re a legit playoff contender? We review the answers from our week four NFL 14 questions for 14 games. Are the Philadelphia Eagles set to implode? Among good teams who lost yesterday, who should be most concerned? Who has the most impressive win yesterday? Which was ugliest? Among the 0-4 teams, which has the worst outlook beyond this season? What big money Power Four conference coach’s seat should be hottest? Did Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson troll the league yesterday? Can the Baltimore Ravens and Eagles survive without QB Lamar Jackson and RB Saquon Barkley? Has Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker been the NFL’s best player this season? What’s going on with NFL officials? Who wins on Monday Night Football tonight between the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  6. Oct 2

    Is Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson a redemption story?

    The Cleveland Browns beat the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday Night Football, with the story of the game being quarterback Deshaun Watson. Tony Romo will not be returning to the broadcast booth with CBS. We go through our 14 questions for 14 games this NFL Sunday. Has new Dallas Cowboys cornerback Joey Porter, Jr. miraculously recovered from his back injury? Is Browns coach Todd Monken the best hire from this coaching cycle? How is Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers part two going to end for the Steelers coach and quarterback? What team and person under the most pressure on Sunday? What will be Sunday’s best game? Among teams with winning records, who needs a victory most this Sunday? The Baltimore Ravens will be without edge rusher Trey Hendrickson Sunday against the Tennessee Titans, will they miss him? Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson won’t reveal who is starting at quarterback against the New York Jets on Sunday. We head to Fairlyand for a week four edition of “What If?” What are the best college and NFL games this weekend? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  7. Oct 1

    Can Joey Porter, Jr. help fix the Dallas Cowboys defense?

    The Pittsburgh Steelers traded cornerback Joey Porter, Jr. to the Dallas Cowboys, how much can Porter help the Dallas defense improve? The Steelers face the Cleveland Browns tonight on Thursday Night Football, is the game more important to Cleveland than Pittsburgh? The Chicago White Sox advanced in the playoffs and delivered memorable post-game interviews. Who has the coaching advantage tonight between Steelers coach Mike McCarthy and Todd Monken of the Browns? College football viewership is down, should we be concerned about the future outlook of the sport? Which quarterback will play better tonight: Cleveland’s Deshaun Watson or Aaron Rodgers of Pittsburgh? Will Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson continue running the football while dealing with a back injury. How effective will Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua be in his return to the lineup? Will the Chicago Bears start Tyson Bagent or Case Keenum at quarterback? NBC analyst Mike Tomlin gave us a look at his Minecraft city, does he have a future as a streamer? We catch up with the Fat Jack to take a look at the week four NFL slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  8. Sep 30

    Can struggling NFL quarterbacks turn their season around?

    Who is more likeable between tomorrow’s quarterbacks: Cleveland Browns passer Deshaun Watson or Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers? Is too much pressure being put on the Dallas Cowboys? Will the early success of new coaching hires influence owners to make more changes across the NFL? What is the best rivalry of week four? We look at struggling quarterbacks and discuss who can turn it around among Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles, Justin Herbert from the Los Angeles Chargers, Green Bay Packers passer Jordan Love, Cam Ward of the Tennessee Titans, CJ Stroud from the Houston Texans and New England Patriots passer Drake Maye. Was Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James bullied out of joining the New York Giants? What is now the most competitive division in the NFL? Should Baltimore Ravens fans be concerned quarterback Lamar Jackson isn’t practicing? Will the Arizona Cardinals trade wide receiver Marvin Harrison, Jr.? Who are the five best and worst teams in the NFL? Can San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy continue to avoid sacks against the Denver Broncos on Sunday? 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
    209
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Cumulus Podcast Network

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