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Bleck & Abdalla

by Westwood One Sports · English · Sport

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

New episodes: Daily
Typical length: 2 hr 21 min
Latest: 13 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026 · 2 hr 21 minNew

Does Sean McVay deserve blame for the special teams issues on the Los Angeles Rams?

Former NFL defensive end Anthony Herron was in for Bleck today with Abdalla reacting to last night’s wild win for the Buffalo Bills against the Los Angeles Rams. Could the Rams special teams keep them from winning a Super Bowl? Did Bills quarterback Josh Allen cement himself as the league’s best player? Can the San Francisco 49ers survive their latest injury, to receiver Deebo Samuel? Will Marvin Harrison, Jr. revitalize his career with the Houston Texans? Who absolutely needs to get a win this weekend, and who can survive a loss? Are the Philadelphia Eagles ready to throw in the towel on…

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12 Oct 2026 · 2 hr 21 minNew
Are Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn and Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni on the hot seat?
Mike Wickett was in for Bleck today with Abdalla. The guys tried to make sense of the time management debacle from the Washington Commanders in their tie with the New York Giants. Was the Philadelphia Eagles loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on coach Nick Sirianni? After yesterday’s games we received some answers around the league including on New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye. Was receiver Mike Evans the best offseason pickup as the San Francisco 49ers moved to 5-0? Wickett, a Green Bay Packers fan, got to have his day giving Abdalla grief over the Chicago Bears loss. Who is…
9 Oct 2026 · 2 hr 21 min
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…
8 Oct 2026 · 2 hr 20 min
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…
7 Oct 2026 · 2 hr 21 min
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…
6 Oct 2026 · 2 hr 21 min
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…
5 Oct 2026 · 2 hr 20 min
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…
2 Oct 2026 · 2 hr 21 min
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…
1 Oct 2026 · 2 hr 20 min
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…
30 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 21 min
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…
29 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 21 min
Can the Chicago Bears defense keep it up?
The Chicago Bears took care of the Philadelphia Eagles last night behind third string quarterback Case Keenum. Can the Bears defense continue to play as well as it has during the last two weeks? Are there any signs Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert can turn around his season? Will the New York Giants eventually turn to newly acquired quarterback J.J. McCarthy? The NFL flexed the Bears week five game with the Green Bay Packers out of the late window, why? What NFL teams are better than their record, and which are worse? The postseason begins in baseball, what are the teams to…
28 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 21 min
J.J. McCarthy is officially a bust, will Drake Maye join him?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Dallas Cowboys in Brazil, how did the Dallas defense allow Baltimore to move into position for the winning field goal? Breaking news as the Minnesota Vikings have traded quarterback J.J. McCarthy to the New York Giants, is it surprising how quickly Minnesota gave up on the top ten pick? Did the officials gift wrap a win to the Denver Broncos against the Los Angeles Rams last night? We go through our answers from Friday’s 14 questions of week three in the NFL. Who is the best non-undefeated team and the best 3-0 squad? Who is the NFL’s most disappointing…
25 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 20 min
Time to have a conversation about Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love
The Green Bay Packers were throttled by the Atlanta Falcons last night. How much pressure is on Packers coach Matt LaFleur and quarterback Jordan Love? Can Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert and offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel put it together to keep pace with Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen? How will Cleveland Browns fans treat quarterback Deshaun Watson? Can New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith take advantage of the Detroit Lions defense? Can Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud keep up with Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones and running back Jonathan…
24 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 21 min
Is tonight a must win for the Green Bay Packers?
The Green Bay Packers face the Atlanta Falcons tonight on Thursday Night Football, are the Packers just treading water until star edge rusher Micah Parsons returns? Will quarterback Michael Penix, Jr. give the Falcons a spark? The guys respond to our teammate Lynnell Willingham’s thoughts on Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels. Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald and Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton spoke on Macdonald’s leaked comments about Payton. When will the Los Angeles Chargers win their next game? How well will Packers quarterback Jordan Love play tonight? Will Jameis…
23 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 21 min
Should the New York Giants and Washington Commanders move on from their QBs because of health?
We have breaking news at the start of the show, New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart will have surgery that’s expected to end his season. Will Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Brian Daboll be out for revenge against the Giants? The Washington Commanders and Chicago Bears also have to plan for the week three without their quarterbacks, with Ben Johnson’s Bears possibly down to third stringer Case Keenum. Seattle Seahawks coach Mike MacDonald revealed Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton accused the team of foul play. How will Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix, Jr. look in his…
22 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 20 min
Is the New York Giants season over without QB Jaxson Dart?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the New York Giants last night with quarterback Jaxson Dart leaving with an injury, can Jameis Winston keep the team afloat? Rams coach Sean McVay took the blame for the team’s travel plan to Australia, are they ready to become the juggernaut that was expected? The Indianapolis Colts will be without receiver Alec Pierce for a few weeks, can they turn it around? The Atlanta Falcons will start Michael Penix, Jr. at quarterback on Thursday against the Green Bay Packers, can Penix pull the upset? Where do Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and receiver Davante Adams rank…
21 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 21 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…
18 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 21 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…
17 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 21 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…
16 Sep 2026 · 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…
15 Sep 2026 · 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…
14 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 21 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…
11 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 21 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…
10 Sep 2026 · 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…
9 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 21 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…
8 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 21 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…
7 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 21 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…
4 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 21 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…
3 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 21 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?…
2 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 21 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…

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Bleck & Abdalla is a English sport podcast from Westwood One Sports. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Westwood One Sports
Language: English
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New episodes: Daily
Typical length: 2 hr 21 min
Latest episode: 13 Oct 2026
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