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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.

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Yesterday · 2 hr 20 min
Can the Chicago Bears and Washington Commanders survive without their QBs?
We open the show with an update on the injury to Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, did Chicago dodge a bullet? The Commanders also lost their quarterback to injury, how will Washington fare without Jayden Daniels? The Los Angeles Chargers are 0-2, how much blame should fall on quarterback Justin Herbert? Can the Houston Texans and Tampa Bay Buccaneers bounce back from their 0-2 starts? LSU coach Lane Kiffin managed to make his return to Ole Miss all about him, even in a loss. What early season mulligan do the guys make on their NFL predictions? Who will miss their QB more: the Bears or the Commanders? Is the better QB from the 2023 draft Carolina Panthers passer Bryce Young or C.J. Stroud of the Houston Texans? Do Colts, Chargers, Texans, Bucs or Indianapolis Colts have the best chance to turn it around and make the playoffs? Who was the most surprising winner yesterday: the New Orleans Saints, Las Vegas Raiders or Cleveland Browns? With the 49ers and Seahawks 2-0, is tonight a must win for the Los Angeles Rams? We have 14 answers from our 14 questions heading into NFL Sunday. Breaking news that Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray has been cleared from the concussion protocol. Who wins tonight on Monday Night Football: the Rams or New York Giants? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Friday · 2 hr 20 min
Are the Buffalo Bills the NFL’s best team?
The Buffalo Bills beat the Detroit Lions last night, should Lions fans be concerned about the team’s defense? We go through 14 questions for 14 games across Sunday’s NFL slate. Has LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt had a miraculous recovery, or was coach Lane Kiffin playing games with the injury report? Should Lions fans be concerned by how the team has played since coach Dan Campbell lost his coordinators Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn to head coaching positions with the Chicago Bears and New York Jets, respectively. What team and what person is under the most pressure to win on Sunday? What will Sunday’s best game be? Are Kiffin and LSU good for College Football? Could defense be the theme of week two across the NFL? We play a game of “What If” looking ahead to NFL Sunday? Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray has been ruled out of Sunday’s game with the Bears, can backup Carson Wentz lead the Vikings to another win? The guys give their final thoughts on this weekend’s games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thursday · 2 hr 20 min
Is Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff the NFL's most underrated player?
Big Thursday Night Football matchup with the Buffalo Bills opening their new stadium tonight against the Detroit Lions. Are the Bills and Lions championship windows still open? Is LSU coach Lane Kiffin employing gamesmanship with quarterback Sam Leavitt’s status heading into Saturday’s game with Ole Miss? Are the Jacksonville Jaguars being overlooked across 1-0 teams? Will the scoring in tonight’s game keep up the same pace as week one? Will LSU’s offense be able to put up a lot of points on Ole Miss? Can Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears continue their big numbers against the Minnesota Vikings? Will New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye protect the football against the Pittsburgh Steelers? Can Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson play well in Sunday’s matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers? Will expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams ruin the sport? We take a look at week two of the NFL and the big college football slate with the Fat Jack. The Pro Football Hall of Fame has removed a few voters, and the guys aren’t complaining. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wednesday · 1 hr 36 min
Who should be most concerned heading into week two of the NFL season?
What 0-1 team should be most concerned heading into week two of the NFL slate? Is Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett being overlooked? Can Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock keep Seattle winning while Sam Darnold recovers? Will Saints quarterback Tyler Shough continue putting up big numbers for New Orleans? Can New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart build on his week one win? What is the outlook for Ohio State coach Ryan Day? Television ratings were through the roof for Ohio State’s game with Texas, should we be surprised? Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is blaming the media for unfair criticism. Bleck and Abdalla give the five best and worst teams in the NFL. Is Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson getting too confident in his team’s offense? Is Bears quarterback Caleb Williams a serious favorite to be MVP? Will Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton take back play calling from offensive coordinator Davis Webb? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 15 · 2 hr 21 min
Are the Kansas City Chiefs back or the Denver Broncos just that bad?
The Kansas City Chiefs destroyed the Denver Broncos last night, how long until Broncos coach Sean Payton takes back playcalling from offensive coordinator Davis Webb? Did Kenneth Walker’s performance change the guys’ mind on paying running backs? Are the Chiefs back? We introduce the quarterback concern meter evaluating heat around the NFL. Why were television ratings for the Seattle Seahawks opener against the New England Patriots down? What was the bigger story last night: the Chiefs playing well or the Broncos looking awful? What is the worst movie sequel of all time? What is the worst movie sequel of all time? What NFL teams are we ready to push the panic button on after one week? Should the Baltimore Ravens try to get a deal done with quarterback Lamar Jackson soon? Were Texas quarterback Arch Manning’s recent comments alarming? Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees reportedly considered playing for the Broncos in the AFC Championship Game. We take an early look at this weekend’s lines, what games stand out? LSU coach Lane Kiffin is the ultimate heel, is a genius taking pressure off his team heading into the Ole Miss game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 14 · 2 hr 20 min
The Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills are the best teams in the AFC.
Our first NFL Sunday is in the books and the guys were impressed with the Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills as the best teams in the AFC. Bleck’s guy John Harbaugh got a win in his first game coaching the New York Giants, beating the Dallas Cowboys. The Chicago Bears lit up the scoreboard with a staggering 59 points against the Carolina Panthers. The Texas Longhorns are the new number one team in the country after their comeback win against Ohio State. Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell deserves credit for going with Carson Wentz over J.J. McCarthy as the team’s backup quarterback. We look back on our questions from week one and what answers we got yesterday including on Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield and Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. Should the New Orleans Saints have kicked the extra point to play for the tie against the Detroit Lions? Who was the best QB yesterday: Caleb Williams of the Bears, Ravens QB Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen from the Bills or Jacksonville Jaguars passer Trevor Lawrence? Who had the more disappointing Sunday: Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love or Los Angeles Chargers passer Justin Herbert? Was Saturday’s comeback more about great play from Texas or a choke job from Ohio State? Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold has a pain in the butt, literally. The guys argue if the 1pm eastern NFL slate still deserves good games. Bleck’s biggest losers from yesterday are the Chargers, Cowboys, Packers and Washington Commanders. The guys preview tonight’s Monday night matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos with quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Bo Nix both returning from injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 11 · 2 hr 20 min
Is it time to put some respect on San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy?
The San Francisco 49ers put a beating on the Los Angeles Rams in Australia, did the team’s differing travel strategies play a role? Looking ahead to NFL Sunday, we ask and answer each game’s burning question. Our friend Lindsay Rhodes of SūmerSports joined us to break down yesterday’s game. The Patriots will be without receiver A.J. Brown for a few weeks due to an ankle injury, is New England the NFL’s most likely regression candidate? What NFL game are the guys looking most forward to Sunday? What’s the biggest story coming out of the game in Australia? Who is on upset alert Sunday? We have breaking news the Atlanta Falcons will be without Tua Tagovailoa on Sunday, are they in the worst quarterback situation during week one? What should we expect from Texas QB Arch Manning against Ohio State tomorrow? Our colleague Josh Graham joins the show to introduce us to his new show. Is 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy a system quarterback? Who will win this weekend’s big matchups? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 10 · 2 hr 21 min
Is it time to have a talk about New England Patriots QB Drake Maye?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots in last night’s first game of the season with Patriots quarterback Drake Maye not playing well. Are the Seahawks not getting enough attention because they’re boring? What are we looking for in tonight's game between the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers in Australia. Our friend Anthony Herron joined the show as NFL Kickoff Weekend continues. Can Drew Lock keep Seattle afloat while starting quarterback Sam Darnold recovers from his hip injury? With a more difficult schedule, should we expect more turnovers from Maye this season? How well will quarterback Brock Purdy play tonight for the 49ers after missing both games against the Rams last year. Will Rams star Myles Garrett get to Purdy for multiple sacks? With Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers injured, did they make the right call at quarterback going with Kirk Cousins over Fernando Mendoza? Could the Atlanta Falcons cut Tua Tagovailoa if the quarterback doesn’t play well Sunday? We catch up with the Fat Jack to preview tonight’s game and the weekend slate. Breaking news that Tagovailoa suffered an injury, could he miss the Falcons opener? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 9 · 2 hr 20 min
The NFL is back tonight! Who will win Super Bowl 61?
The new NFL season kicks off tonight with a Super Bowl rematch between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots. Has a defending Super Bowl Champion ever had less hype than the Seahawks? Abdalla takes a victory lap on the news Aaron Donald will not be playing for the Los Angeles Rams in their season opener against the San Francisco 49ers. The Rams travel schedule for the game in Australia is wild. Our teammate from Westwood One Sports Ryan Harris joins the show to preview the season. Is the drama of LSU trying to add pro players finally over? With their latest step, is a 24-team College Football Playoff inevitable? Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield has a new contract with Buccaneers, what type of season will he have? Do we believe Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow will stay in Cincinnati? Will the guys be watching the Manningcast of Super Bowl 61? Is Clemson coach Dabo Swinney going to make it through the season? Has Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers created followers? Are millennials the new boomers? We give our predictions for the season including who will win Super Bowl 61. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 8 · 2 hr 20 min
Will LSU continue playing chicken with the SEC?
The SEC will vote this week on kicking LSU out of the conference, will coach Lane Kiffin back down? The New England Patriots locked up star cornerback Carlos Gonzalez, have they successfully navigated an offseason of distractions? Our pal Geoff Schwartz joins us to look ahead to the NFL season. Could Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald be better than ever? Which NFL teams can afford to get off to a slow start, and which can’t? Should the San Francisco 49ers have left for Australia even sooner? We take an early look at this weekend’s games during Early Lines and declare our favorite story from the Summer of Football. New NBC analyst Mike Tomlin has a hobby he wants the world to know about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 7 · 2 hr 20 min
Does College Football have a blowout problem?
A wild finish for Michigan to survive week one, should the Wolverines have received that final second to throw their Hail Mary? LSU coach Lane Kiffin’s team lived up to the hype in dominating Clemson, can they keep it up? The Atlanta Falcons will start Tua Tagovailoa in week one, but how long until Michael Penix, Jr. takes back over as starting quarterback? San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan is in a time traveling vortex as he readies for the Los Angeles Rams in Australia. What is the most compelling week one matchup in the NFL? Are all of the week one blowouts in college football a concern? Who is the biggest star in college football: Kiffin, Texas quarterback Arch Manning or Indiana coach Curt Cignetti? NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has a new contract is he the best commissioner in pro sports? Safety Harrison Smith is back with the Vikings, will the NFC North be the conference’s most competitive division? Should college football should stay the course, turn the ship around or continue evolving aggressively? Will we get a new story this week on the alleged relationship between New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and former NFL reporter Dianna Russini? Is LSU the best team in the nation? What NFL teams are the most all-in to win the Super Bowl this year? Will this really be Charles Barkley’s last year on television? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 4 · 2 hr 20 min
NBC Sports’ Mike Tomlin gives strong thoughts on Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams
The Colorado Buffaloes defeated the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on a blocked field goal, what does the victory mean for Deion Sanders outlook this season? The legal battle wages on as LSU tries to welcome NFL players back to its roster. with the latest ruling favoring coach Lane Kiffin. What will come next what teams can win the Super bowl this season, and among them which would be the best story? What is worse being a fan of a long-suffering bottom feeder or a team that's had their heart broken? Can North Carolina coach Bill Belichick survive the latest reports around his program? Raj asked NBC Sports' Mike Tomlin about Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. Who is the biggest villain in sports right now? Will the Los Angeles Rams decision to wait to travel to Australia affect the outcome of their game next week with the San Francisco 49ers? How many games does Sanders need to win this season at Colorado for it to be a success? In college football, which ranked team is most likely to be upset this weekend? What will former NFL reporter Dianna Russini next role in sports media be? Our teammate Josh Graham from Westwood One Sports Night joined the show for his insight on what's happening at North Carolina. It’s Futures Friday as the guys make predictions for this NFL season. Who has the most riding on this season: Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens or Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 3 · 2 hr 20 min
What will Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer’s response be to the harshest punishment in NBA history?
The NBA came down hard on the Los Angeles Clippers for circumventing the salary cap with Kawhi Leonard, were the penalties too harsh? Clippers owner Steve Ballmer is the wealthiest owner in sports, will he take the NBA to war? Who do NFL executives expect to be the best teams this season? After Clemson coach Dabo Swinney’s latest comments involving LSU coach Lane Kiffin, should the two coaches have a debate instead of a game? Will the Clippers acquiring Leonard go down as the worst move in sports history? What does Stan Kroenke’s history owning other teams mean for the Los Angeles Angels? The Athletic concluded their investigation into former reporter Dianna Russini, and New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel was asked about its findings. The SEC has filed a lawsuit against LSU and Kiffin to prevent NFL players from returning to the college. Who are the favorites to win awards like NFL MVP? Abdalla takes another stab at predicting the Fat Jack’s Super Bowl sleeper? The Colorado Buffaloes open their season tonight, what does the future hold for coach Deion Sanders? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 2 · 2 hr 20 min
What is the reason your favorite team won’t win the Super Bowl?
The San Francisco 49ers are leaving today for Australia, a week before the Los Angeles Rams. Will the travel plan affect who wins the game? Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson says quarterback Caleb Williams has lost his “goofiness.” Another day, no resolution in LSU’s fight to add former NFL players to their team. The Las Vegas Raiders announced Kirk Cousins will start at quarterback over first overall pick Fernando Mendoza, and the guys remain dug in on their position over the decision. Would you allow your rival to win a Super Bowl in exchange to undo your favorite team’s worst move? Are expectations too high on Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald? How will LSU coach Lane Kiffin come out of his newest battle? Is Mendoza’s long-term status affected by starting the season on the bench? Is USC coach Lincoln Riley destined to fail? What’s next for the viral fake 49ers player Daejon Love? Why do millennials drink so much? What do college football coaches think of each other heading into the season? What NFL quarterbacks are the best when their defense can’t stop anyone? Did the Chicago Bulls find a star in Caleb Wilson? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 1 · 2 hr 20 min
Are we sleeping on the San Francisco 49ers heading into the opener with Aaron Donald’s Los Angeles Rams?
Can the San Francisco 49ers find a way to upset the Los Angeles Rams, with or without Aaron Donald, week one in Australia? Are we looking past the Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks? When should the Green Bay Packers expect star pass rusher Micah Parsons back? LSU coach Lane Kiffin is holding firm on trying to add NFL players to his team despite pushback across college football including from Clemson’s Dabo Swinney and Texas’ Steve Sarkisian. Should the Baltimore Ravens be concerned about their kicking situation? Are the Rams going to be the villain of the NFL this year? Which college football powers are already locks for the College Football Playoff, and which could finish the year unranked? The Dallas Cowboys moved on from backup quarterback Joe Milton, will he find a new home? What is the Rams’ toughest matchup this season? Who will be the NFL’s best “old guy” this year? Is Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce potentially distracted heading into the season after marrying Taylor Swift? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 31 · 2 hr 20 min
Are Aaron Donald and the Los Angeles Rams the most hyped team ever?
Future Hall of Famer Aaron Donald is back with the Los Angeles Rams, will he play week one against the San Francisco 49ers in Australia? Did the Minnesota Vikings make the right moving keeping quarterback J.J. McCarthy on their roster? Should we be surprised the New York Giants kept wide receiver Odell Beckham, Jr.? Bill Belichick’s North Carolina Tar Heels won on Saturday, how many more wins are on the schedule? Why did USC have trouble filling the stands against San Jose State? Abdalla wants to send an all-staff email about something. Who is the king of current Chicago sports, Bears quarterback Caleb Williams or Cubs MVP favorite Pete Crow Armstrong? Who will be the Rams best player this season? Who is this century’s second-best golfer behind Tiger Woods: Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy or Phil Mickelson? Tom Cruise announced Days of Thunder is coming in 2028 with Anne Hathaway, what is Cruise’s best movie? Will NFL players returning to college football play in the SEC this season? If the Rams are the unquestioned top team heading into the season, who is number two? Philadelphia Sixers star Jaylen Brown threw himself a goodbye party in Boston. What will be this weekend’s most interesting college football matchup? Who will be the Super Bowl halftime act? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 28 · 2 hr 20 min
Las Vegas Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza broke Bleck & Abdalla
First overall pick Fernando Mendoza struggled for the Raiders last night, Bleck and Abdalla have very different opinions on where Las Vegas should go from here. Is Los Angeles Rams quarterback Ty Simpson the MVP of the NFL Preseason? Did Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel’s performance last night open the door for Cleveland moving on from Shedeur Sanders? College Football is back tomorrow, are the guys optimistic for their teams: Alabama and USC? Who is the biggest name player that won’t be on his current team’s 53 Monday? How will NBA Analyst Blake Griffin’s late-night tv show fare? What did the guys think of the Grand Theft Auto 6 reveal? Could Texas quarterback Arch Manning return to school next season? Will this be Bill Belichick’s last season coaching at North Carolina? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 27 · 2 hr 20 min
Did Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders kill the NFL Pro Bowl?
The NFL is ending the Pro Bowl, but will still recognize players. Is this the right move? Raj is back from jury duty in parts unknown, how did it go? What recognizable players could be released at cut down day this weekend? Will Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy, New York Giants receiver Odell Beckham and Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell be among players looking for new teams? Is the contract standoff between the New England Patriots and star cornerback Christian Gonzalez a potential distraction? Will the NBA follow the NFL’s lead and end the All-Star Game? How many players should the NFL recognize as Pro Bowlers? Will the NFL’s new safety policy suspend multiple players this season? How many MVPs will San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wemanyama earn in his career? Can Grand Theft Auto VI become the best-selling video game of all time? The Los Angeles Rams have multiple plans depending on the possible return of defensive lineman Aaron Donald? Can first overall pick Fernando Mendoza made a late charge to be the Raiders starting quarterback tonight? We look at a ranking of top offenses and defenses, which teams are represented on both lists? An old friend of the guys makes his debut on their Westwood One Sports show, we welcome Fat Jack to the program. Who are the most exciting teams to watch in the NFL this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 26 · 2 hr 20 min
The SEC and Big Ten vs. 5th Year Eligibility
Bleck and Abdalla start the show by discussing the SEC and Big Ten joining forces to prevent pros from returning to college. Is this just the beginning and what will the outcome ultimately be? Is it possible that the Minnesota Vikings will release JJ McCarthy before the start of the season with reports that Carson Wentz is splitting second team reps with him? How disappointing was Michael Jordan’s short tenure on the NBA on NBC? How dependent are the Cincinnati Bengals on health this season and where do they rank among other teams with health question marks? The guys then play Stock Watch with producer Stu over the biggest storylines in sports. Are they buying or selling stock in LSU head coach Lane Kiffin, Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr, and New York Giants Wide Receiver Odell Beckham Jr. Is ESPN making a mistake with their latest adjustment to college football broadcasts? How will the top of the 2027 NFL Draft look and will Oregon QB Dante Moore, Texas QB Arch Manning, and Notre Dame QB CJ Carr be at the top of it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 25 · 2 hr 20 min
Should NFL players be allowed to return to college?
The Big Ten will reportedly lead the way in stopping NFL players from returning to college, will the SEC follow? That Atlanta Falcons have the lone quarterback competition remaining, is it Michael Penix, Jr.’s to lose? Will the Pittsburgh Steelers trade cornerback Joey Porter, Jr.? Is their friction between Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams? Fashion Insider Abdalla chimes in on the NFL’s new Rivalries uniforms. Has former New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady become a leather pants guy? There are five new starting quarterbacks going into the season, which will be the first to be benched? Giants receiver Malik Nabers appears to be recovering well, can New York surprise in the NFC East? Are Bleck and Abdalla overlooking the Kansas City Chiefs? We are 56 days away from the NBA season opening, time for predictions? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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