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Bleck & Abdalla

Westwood One Sports

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.

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July 24 · 2 hr 20 min
LeBron James is headed to the Philadelphia 76ers, why?
As we take the air, the breaking news has finally come down that LeBron James is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers. This was clearly a basketball decision, was it the right one? Where do LeBron's other suitors like the Golden State Warriors go from here? Does James need to win a fifth title to be known as a greater player than Kobe Bryant? How will the 76ers other big acquisition, Jaylen Brown, handle sharing the spotlight with LeBron? What is the best all-time ranking James can finish his career as? Who is the best player on the new Philadelphia team: James, Brown, Joel Embiid or Tyrese Maxey? What should the title of LeBron's documentary being filmed be? James is taking a massive pay cut, should that be commended or mocked for ring chasing? The Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks and AFC Champion New England Patriots reported for training camp today. Bleck wants to discuss the greatest football moments in movies and hijinks ensue. Will Abdalla go to see The Odyssey this weekend? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 23 · 2 hr 21 min
Who in sports do you want to just go away?
LSU coach Lane Kiffin spoke at SEC Media Days and somehow wound up talking about the late WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan, what is happening here? As LeBron James keeps us waiting, is he trying to find a way to team up with one of his former teammates: current Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving or current Washington Wizards forward Anthony Davis? New York Giants coach John Harbaugh gave his team a speech that's catching a lot of attention. The Las Vegas Raiders signed #1 pick Fernando Mendoza, will he be the team's starting quarterback week one? Jake Paul wants to play in the NFL, is he trolling? What is the ideal amount of teams in the College Football Playoff? Glen Powell is set to play New York Yankees legend Lou Gehrig in a biopic, the guys case their dream sports biopic. How much will The Odyssey drop in its second weekend? Can Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" become the all-time #1 song on the billboard charts? Will former Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill play again in the NFL? Who is under more pressure this season from last year's Super Bowl teams: the Seattle Seahawks or New England Patriots? Why is someone surfing on top of a train in Colorado, naked? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 22 · 2 hr 20 min
Can Bryce Young get the Carolina Panthers back to the playoffs?
The Miami Heat posted, then deleted, a link for an introductory press conference of LeBron James rejoining the team. Was it a simple mistake or a sign that James is heading back to south beach? Our first NFL teams are reporting today, the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals. Is stealing soda at restaurants a real problem? Cleveland Browns quarterbacks Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders are training together before their competition, who has the edge? Is "The Odyssey" superfan Bleck excited for a new AI version? Will Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward be the NFL's breakout star of 2026? What should expectations be for Panthers quarterback Bryce Young this season? Does Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett deserve a new contract. NBA 2K announced San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama will be this year's cover star. Should Pittsburgh Steelers fans be excited that quarterback Aaron Rodgers has reconciled with his family? New York Giants coach John Harbaugh commented on the failed backflip of his running back Cam Skattebo. Do the New England Patriots have the best young talent in the league in the NFL? With more talk about the College Football Playoff expanding to 24 teams, is the regular season about to be ruined? The World Cup final drew monster ratings, does it mean anything for the future of soccer in America? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 21 · 2 hr 21 min
The NFL season kicks off in 50 Days!
We're 50 days out from the kickoff of the NFL season, and we're talking... grass? Players are getting vocal about wanting to play on the same natural grass fields that World Cup action was played on. No news yet from LeBron James, as his agent Rich Paul has said James will not be rushed into making the choice of his next team. Today is our final day of 32 Teams in 32 Days with last year's Super Bowl participants. We begin with the New England Patriots, discussing how coach Mike Vrabel and quarterback Drake Maye will respond after losing the Super Bowl and offseason of controversy. Will the SEC actually break away from the NCAA? The Avengers Doomsday trailer dropped and we ask who currently in sports is Thor, Captain America and Ant-Man. We finish 32 Teams in 32 Days with the Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks, can quarterback Sam Darnold continue his play from late last season? Can the Houston Texans protect quarterback C.J. Stroud? How will the Philadelphia Eagles offense look under new coordinator Sean Mannion? What changes will new playcaller Davis Webb bring to the Denver Broncos offense? Can defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence help the Cincinnati Bengals defense turn around? Will the Las Vegas Raider give top pick Fernando Mendoza reps at quarterback with the first team? The Red Sox continue their winning streak, but Abdalla is here to pour more water on baseball's bleak future. What is the best version of french fries? Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has reconciled with his family, but the guys still have questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 20 · 2 hr 21 min
Ten Lessons Learned from the World Cup
The World Cup has concluded after Spain's victory over Argentina, what did we learn from the tournament? Over the weekend, former New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady got into shenanigans with social media influencer and WWE superstar Logan Paul, what's going on here? We've made it to last year's final four teams of our 32 Questions in 32 Days, we lead off with the Los Angeles Rams and discussing their status as the NFL's newest super team. Can American soccer ride the momentum of the World Cup to become a more powerful team in the future? Was this year’s World Cup exceptional, good, okay or meh? The Oklahoma City Thunder traded Lu Dort, will it significantly alter their team. New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo fell while doing a backflip at Fanatics Fest, is he a lovable meathead or does new coach John Harbaugh have some work to do? Will The Odyssey be remembered as Christopher Nolan’s crown jewel, or will it be something else from his catalog? We continue 32 Questions in 32 Days with the Denver Broncos, wondering if quarterback Bo Nix's ankle will be healthy enough pick up where he left off in the playoffs. Nix and Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence were ranked in the NFL Top 100 above Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson? There is no update on LeBron James' future, which is causing DeMar DeRozan to wait on his new home. Rory McIlroy is not a fan of Bryson DeChambeau, would a feud be good for golf? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 17 · 2 hr 20 min
A World... Cup of Soup Champion is crowned
As we look ahead to Sunday's World Cup Final between Argentina and Spain, what will the long lasting impact of this year's tournament be here in America? Yesterday, we made our pre training camp playoff predictions, did we overlook a few teams like the Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers and Kansas City Chiefs? We head to Western New York for today's first 32 Questions in 32 Days discussing if the Bills newly acquired receiver D.J. Moore. is the missing piece for Bills franchise quarterback Josh Allen. Bleck went to see The Odyssey last night, did it live up to his expectations? Which team is more desperate to add LeBron James: the Cleveland Cavaliers or Golden State Warriors? James was named Time Magazine's Athlete of the Century, is he deserving of the honor? Is Lionel Messi the key player to watch in Sunday's World Cup final? The Miami Heat introduced new star Giannis Antetokounmpo and compared him to franchise greats, will he live up to the expectations? Once James decides his new team, how will we find out? Can The Odyssey become Christopher Nolan's most successful non-Batman movie at the box office? Who are the guys looking most forward to during the World Cup halftime show: Madonna, Shakira, BTS or Justin Bieber? Our next 32 questions in 32 Days topic takes us to San Francisco where the guys discuss if receiver Mike Evans' addition will be enough for the 49ers to offset the absence of injured tight end George Kittle and expected loss of receiver Brandon Ayuk. How many first round draft picks would you be willing to trade for Allen or some of the other franchise quarterbacks around the NFL? Abdalla crowns a champion in the World... Cup of Soup. Our final team of the day for 32 questions in 32 Days is the Houston Texans, can quarterback C.J. Stroud return to the form of his rookie season? Adam Sandler just loves to hoop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 16 · 2 hr 20 min
Argentinean comeback or choke job from England?
Argentina is back in the World Cup Final, after yesterday's comeback against England led by Lionel Messi. How will they matchup with Spain in Sunday's final? Are the Golden State Warriors back in the lead to land LeBron James? We head to Philadelphia for today's first 32 Questions in 32 Days discussing if Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will improve now that receiver A.J. Brown is a member of the New England Patriots. As we enter baseball's second half, what trends can we learn from local viewing numbers? Sunday features the immovable object against the unstoppable force as Argentina's highest scoring offense faces the World Cup's stingiest defense in Spain, what will give? George Pickens will be playing this season for the Dallas Cowboys on the franchise tag, can he and fellow receiver CeeDee Lamb continue putting up big numbers? James did not announce his new team during an appearance in New York City, will it be another week before a decision? Our next 32 Questions in 32 Days goes to Duval County, will last year's second overall pick Travis Hunter play on defense, offense or both for the Jacksonville Jaguars? The guys make their NFL pre-camp playoff predictions with some interesting trends involving the Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens among others. We finish today's 32 Questions in 32 Days in Chicago discussing if quarterback Caleb Williams can level up to MVP caliber. We take a look at reviews of Will Ferrell's new golf show, The Hawk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 15 · 2 hr 21 min
Bleck and Abdalla’s Inaugural Westy Awards
The MLB All-Star Game was last night, with Abdalla calling the event an abomination. In honor of the “Deadest Sports Day” of the year, we presented the inaugural Westy Awards recognizing categories including Best Interlocking Hands and Best New York Knicks Celebrity Fan. Today’s 32 Questions in 32 Days begins in Green Bay as we discuss when star pass rusher Micah Parsons will return to the Packers. LeBron James still hasn’t made a choice on his new team, with the Philadelphia 76ers reportedly putting on a full court press. Who is the best receiver in the NFL: Ja’marr Chase of the Cincinnati Bengals, Minnesota Vikings star Justin Jefferson, Super Bowl Champion Jaxon Smith-Njigba of the Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams stud Puka Nacua or Amon-Ra St. Brown of the Detroit Lions? After not registering a shot in France’s World Cup loss to Spain, what is Kylian Mbappé’s future outlook? Should Chicago fans get excited about White Sox #1 pick Roch Cholowsky? What is next for Norway’s mainstream breakout star Erling Haaland? Next up on 32 Questions in 32 Days, we discuss the Pittsburgh Steelers and if quarterback Aaron Rodgers and coach Mike McCarthy can recapture their magic from Green Bay. We continue the Westy Awards with categories including Best Fake Commercial, Best Escape Act and Best Way to Annoy Bleck and Abdalla. Josh Graham of Westwood One Sports Night joined the guys from ACC Media Days. We finish today’s 32 Questions in 32 Days with the Los Angeles Chargers discussing how quarterback Justin Herbert will mesh with new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel. The guys make their predictions for today's England vs. Argentina match in the World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 14 · 2 hr 21 min
Did Netflix get the MLB Home Run Derby right?
The Home Run Derby made its Netflix debut last night, and despite Will Ferrell’s jokes, the guys were big fans of the broadcast. The MLB All-Star Game is tonight, can the NBA learn from baseball of how to put on an All-Star Game? The World Cup picks back up today, featuring some of the biggest stars in the world. How large is the talent gap between the United States and the rest of the world? We pickup 32 Questions in 32 Days asking if new Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Drew Petzing can get the offense back to where it was under now-Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson. NFL players ranked Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson as only the 69th best player in the league, do they view him as a gimmick? Ahead of tonight’s MLB All-Star Game, which All-Star Games and Events need to keep tinkering, stay the same and go away? We head to Minnesota for 32 Questions in 32 Days, will J.J. McCarthy put up a fight in the battle to be the Vikings quarterback against Kyler Murray? Free agent Stefon Diggs says he’d be the best #2 wide receiver in the NFL, is his best fit with the Kansas City Chiefs? In Carolina, 32 Questions in 32 Days discusses if Panthers passer Bryce Young is ready to take the next step as a franchise quarterback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 13 · 2 hr 21 min
Is the Home Run Derby the best All-Star event in sports?
The Major League Baseball Home Run Derby is tonight, making its debut on Netflix. What can we expect from the broadcast? The World Cup is considering expanding to 64 teams, would this water down the tournament. We're ramping up 32 Questions in 32 Days with multiple teams per day, starting with the Baltimore Ravens how will new coaches Jesse Minter and Declan Doyle fit with franchise quarterback Lamar Jackson? How long is too long to wait in line for ice cream on a hot summer day? MLB commissioner Rob Manfred botched the announcement of Chicago White Sox number one pick Roch Cholowsky. What is the best story of the four remaining World Cup teams: England, France, Argentina or Spain? Who has better All-Star festivities: MLB or the NBA? Which tournament would expansion impact more: the NCAA Tournament or the World Cup? Was Saturday’s Connor McGregor fight more embarrassing than the Ronda Rousey/Gina Carano a few weeks ago? Are the guys ready to crown Chicago Bulls fourth pick Caleb Wilson after one summer league game? Moana was the latest summer blockbuster to crash at the box office, will The Odyssey follow a the same fate? 32 Questions in 32 Days continues with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, will quarterback Baker Mayfield’s contract be a distraction? Are Chicago Bears passer Caleb Williams and New England Patriots triggerman Drake Maye already among the top ten quarterbacks in the NFL? Bleck is convinced the wedding of Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was a sham, and now has more proof. We finish today’s 32 Questions in 32 Days with the Indianapolis Colts discussing if quarterback Daniel Jones prove he’s not a one-hit wonder while coming off an injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 10 · 2 hr 21 min
Exclusive access to voice memos pitching LeBron James?
Viewership for the World Cup continues to surprise, will Americans watch soccer when it’s a good product? LeBron James is reportedly collecting voice memos from teams interested in signing him, and we’ve acquired “exclusive access.” Our 32 questions in 32 days takes us to Atlanta asking if Michael Penix, Jr. or Tua Tagovailoa will start at quarterback for the Falcons. The Kawhi Leonard trade with the Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers is on hold while the NBA completes its investigation. Is French soccer star Kylian Mbappé the best player in the world? What will Norway’s Erling Haaland do in tomorrow’s match with England? Will Washington Wizards top pick AJ Dybantsa and Utah’s #2 pick Darryn Peterson face each other in the NBA Finals during their careers? With EA College Football 27 came out yesterday, what are the guys’ favorite sports video game of all time? If you could only watch one streaming service or TV network the rest of your life, what would it be? Are NFL players better athletes than NBA stars? The guys give Raj a World Cup pop quiz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 9 · 2 hr 21 min
Should we cut Christian Pulisic some slack?
As France prepares to face Morocco in the World Cup, we’ve learned the USMNT’s Christian Pulisic suffered a bone bruise and microfracture in his leg during the loss to Belgium. Is Norway’s Erling Haaland the World Cup’s version of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce? Our latest LeBron James update has him reportedly considering the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves. After his placement on the NFL Top 100, could Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield be ranked behind as many as 15 other passers? Will France dominate Morocco today? How much longer will we wait for a decision from James? Will the new look Los Angeles Lakers be better than last year’s team? Has disgruntled San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk caught his last NFL touchdown? How much NFL preseason football are the guys planning on watching? Will the live action Moana bomb at the box office this weekend? Who has the best projected starting lineup in the NFL this year? Future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander will retire at the end of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 8 · 2 hr 21 min
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

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