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. 11H AGO

    Did Jordon Hudson mastermind Bill Belichick not being voted into the Hall of Fame?

    Todd Monken is the new head coach of the Cleveland Browns. Did he take a job that no one else wanted? Former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick is not a first ballot Hall of Famer, were the voters who didn’t elect him taking out personal feelings on him? The Milwaukee Bucks are reportedly open to trading Giannis Antetokounmpo, is this bad for the NBA? Tennessee Titans fans should be livid about Super Bowl 60. Any reason to believe Monken will be more successful in Cleveland than other coaches? Abdalla’s conspiracy theory is Jordon Hudson orchestrated Belichick not being voted into the Hall of Fame. Antetokounmpo’s family has acquired real estate in Chicago, could he be Bulls bound? Should New York Giants fans be relieved Monken won’t follow John Harbaugh to the Big Apple? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 19m

  2. 1D AGO

    Joe Brady is the new coach of the Buffalo Bills, how much pressure is he under to win now?

    Joe Brady is the new head coach of the Buffalo Bills, after what owner Terry Pegula said last week?! Conference Championships on neutral sites? Is this a terrible idea? Brian Daboll is going to be the Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator, if he doesn’t get the Las Vegas Raiders coaching job. What’s the better fit? Who is already better than they were after their season ended, and who is worse? Does anyone want to coach the Cleveland Browns and Pro Bowl quarterback Shedeur Sanders? Abdalla evaluates the fashion of the new Super Bowl line of Abercrombie and Fitch apparel. Mike McCarthy is introduced as the new coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, does he want to reunite with Aaron Rodgers as his quarterback? Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid gave Matt Nagy a vote of confidence, while showing him the door? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 19m

  3. 2D AGO

    Could the Seahawks go down as one of the NFL’s all-time great teams?

    Super Bowl 60 is set: the New England Patriots will face the Seattle Seahawks. The NFC Championship Game was an amazing one, but the Los Angeles Rams’ special teams cost them a trip to the Super Bowl. Denver Broncos coach backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham showed why he’s a backup on his turnover, so should Sean Payton get slack on his decision to go for it on 4th and 1? Does Patriots quarterback Drake Maye deserve more credit for managing the game with the weather? The Pittsburgh Steelers have hired Mike McCarthy as their new head coach, why isn’t he considered on the same level as new New York Giants coach John Harbaugh? After this win in the NFC Championship Game, is it time for Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold to receive his flowers? Are the Seahawks and Rams the two best teams in football? Would the Broncos have beaten the Patriots in the AFC Championship Game if quarterback Bo Nix was healthy? Are the Patriots now firmly the best franchise in the history of the NFL?  Are the Seahawks and Rams now the NFL’s best rivalry? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 20m

  4. 5D AGO

    Who will punch their ticket to the Super Bowl?

    The Baltimore Ravens have hired former Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter as their new head coach. Is he the right guy to connect with quarterback Lamar Jackson? Can you lock-in a backup job while you interview for another job you’d rather have? That’s what former Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel is doing after agreeing to the Chargers offensive coordinator, but interviewing for the Buffalo Bills head coaching job. Could Philip Rivers go from playing quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts to Bills coach? Should Denver Broncos backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham play aggressively on Sunday in the AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots? Could the NFC Championship Game between the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams be a better game than the Super Bowl? No defense gets to the quarterback as well as the Broncos, will they be able to get to Patriots quarterback Drake Maye on Sunday? Of the remaining coaches, which would you rather have leading your team: Patriots coach Mike Vrabel, Broncos coach Sean Payton, Rams coach Sean McVay or Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald? Are NFL playoff games better in outdoor stadiums with the weather affecting the environment? Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James responds to this week’s report on his relationship with former team owner Jeanie Buss. The guys make their predictions for NFL Conference Championship Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 19m

  5. 6D AGO

    The biggest story of NFL Conference Championship weekend is Denver Broncos backup QB Jarrett Stidham

    Could the biggest drop off for the Denver Broncos from Bo Nix to Jarrett Stidham be Nix’s ability to avoid sacks? Mike Golic of Westwood One Sports joined the guys to look ahead at Sunday’s Conference Championship games. Is the NFC Championship between the Seattle Seahawks and the Los Angeles Rams being overshadowed this week by the AFC Championship between the Broncos and New England Patriots? Is everyone including former Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss sick of LeBron James? Why is the Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator position still unfilled? How well will former Rams Super Bowl MVP and current Seattle Seahawks receiver Cooper Kupp play against his former team on Sunday? The Broncos and Buffalo Bills game drew crazy numbers for CBS. The NFL’s finalists for MVP have been announced, but an ESPN list of the Top 100 candidates omitting Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has the boys irked. In light of recent events, how far as the Bills coaching opening fallen? What happened with the San Francisco 49ers and receiver Brandon Aiyuk?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 19m

  6. JAN 21

    The NFL going to 18 games is a big mistake

    Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula ran the bus over his former coach Sean McDermott and current receiver Keon Coleman this morning. Should Bills offensive coordinator now begin focusing on other openings like the Las Vegas Raiders? Has the Bills opening gone from the best to the worst? New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft says the NFL is going to 18 regular season games with every team getting an international game, will this lead to more injuries? Former Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel is taking over as offensive coordinator of the Los Angeles Chargers, can he keep quarterback Justin Herbert healthy? Should we buy or sell stock in New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart under the direction of new coach John Harbaugh? Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is not a fan of new Atlanta Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski from their days on the Cleveland Browns. Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones have been named to the Baseball Hall of Fame, is some cheating okay but not all cheating? Could the Baltimore Ravens trade star quarterback Lamar Jackson to the Las Vegas Raiders? Is Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams about to become all-time royalty in the Windy City? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 18m

  7. JAN 20

    Curt Cignetti and the Indiana Hoosiers have changed college football forever

    The Indiana Hoosiers are the champions of college football, how amazing is this turnaround compared to some of the other major stories in sports history? Is the Tennessee Titans hire of Robert Saleh as their head coach this offseason’s version of the New England Patriots hiring Mike Vrabel last offseason? Did the Miami Dolphins make an uninspiring hire with Jeff Hafley? What is the more interesting “Mike vs. Sean” coaching matchup in the NFL this weekend? Mike MacDonald and the Seattle Seahawks vs. Sean McVay and the Los Angeles Rams or Mike Vrabel and the New England Patriots vs. Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos? Who is America rooting for in this weekend’s games? How much could a potential return of running back J.K. Dobbins help Broncos backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham this weekend? LeBron James wasn’t named an NBA All Star starter, is this officially the changing of the guard? And what the heck is NBA Rivalries week? Have the Patriots had another easy path to the Super Bowl? Are remaining teams with NFL openings waiting on the Rams to lose to hire their assistants? Curt Cignetti eats how much Chipotle?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 18m

  8. JAN 19

    The Buffalo Bills and Josh Allen now have the NFL’s best coaching opening

    Sean McDermott is out as Buffalo Bills coach, was his fate predetermined before their loss to the Denver Broncos? Who is the right coach to take over and help star Josh Allen get over the hump? Is it time for officials in the TV booth to go away? Despite the Chicago Bears loss to the Los Angeles Rams, has Caleb Williams established himself as a top quarterback? Did Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud single handedly cost his team the game against the New England Patriots? Should Patriots coach Mike Vrabel be concerned by the turnovers from his quarterback Drake Maye? The College Football Playoff National Championship Game is tonight with Miami and Indiana, is it being buried with all of the NFL news? With the injury to quarterback Bo Nix, should Broncos fans feel more hope or heartbreak as Jarrett Stidham prepares to start the AFC Championship Game. Is McDermott a good fit for any other NFL openings? What was the biggest storyline of the NFL’s divisional round playoff games? Is Bears receiver D.J. Moore to blame for the interception that lead to the team’s loss? The guys make their predictions for tonight’s championship game.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 19m
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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
    24
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Cumulus Podcast Network

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