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Bleck & Abdalla

Westwood One Sports
NFL
Chicago Bears
NFL Draft
Super Bowl
Maxx Crosby
New England Patriots
Buffalo Bills
Denver Broncos
Seattle Seahawks
Caleb Williams
Aaron Rodgers
Super Bowl 60
Josh Allen
Kyler Murray
Las Vegas Raiders
NFL Playoffs
NFL Free Agency
Fernando Mendoza
NCAA Tournament
Los Angeles Rams

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 an... more

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Latest Episodes

It’s do or die for the San Antonio Spurs tonight in game six of the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, can Victor Wembanyama force a game seven? Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander issued a cease and desist over an online j... more

The Oklahoma City Thunder have taken control of the NBA Western Conference Finals after beating the San Antonio Spurs last night. Victor Wembanyama did not speak with the media after the game, is the NBA treating him too softly? Kansas City Chiefs qu... more

The New York Knicks are headed to the NBA Finals, is Jalen Brunson now the biggest sports star in the Big Apple? Where do James Harden and the Cleveland Cavaliers go from here? As the Arizona Cardinals and quarterback Jacoby Brissett are far apart on... more

Mike Wickett is in for the guys today. The San Antonio Spurs evened the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder at 2 games apiece. Just how good will Victor Wembanayama ultimately be? Is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander getting a pass for ... more

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Recent Guests

Raj Shahram
Westwood One Sports producer and Star Wars expert
Westwood One
Episode: Is James Harden the most disappointing superstar in sports history?
Raj Sharon
Westwood One producer
Westwood One
Episode: Is the better NFL slate this season Thanksgiving or Christmas?
Mike North
NFL VP of Scheduling and Broadcasting
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Episode: Is the better NFL slate this season Thanksgiving or Christmas?
Leonard Williams
Super Bowl-winning defensive lineman, guest on special presentation
Seattle Seahawks
Episode: NFL Schedule Release Day is here!
Raj Sheeran
One on One with Raj, producer/correspondent
Westwood One
Episode: Should Victor Wembanyama have been suspended for game 5?
Omar Khan
Steelers GM (guest on Westwood One)
Pittsburgh Steelers
Episode: The Steelers don’t know where Aaron Rodgers is
Vernon Davis
Former NFL tight end, guest on program segment
Former NFL
Episode: Where will George Pickens be catching touchdowns?
Ty Simpson
NFL quarterback, interviewee from Rams Draft Night
Los Angeles Rams (drafted 13th overall)
Episode: Did Los Angeles Rams quarterback Ty Simpson lie to us?
Kadyn Proctor
Offensive Lineman, Alabama
Arizona Cardinals
Episode: Live from Day Two of the NFL Draft!

Hosts

Chris Bleck
Host of Bleck & Abdalla on Westwood One Sports; longtime Chicago sports radio host with a strong NFL and NCAA basketball perspective.
Adam Abdalla
Co-host of Bleck & Abdalla; drives conversation, introduces topics, and engages with audience in a fast-paced sports format.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Sports nuts without lame hot takes

    Been listening to these two for years in Chicago, and am excited to listen to their national show daily. They are actual friends and just talk sports news and zoo news - they don’t do lame sports takes for clicks, which makes them way better to listen to. Give them a shot! Their old station is already missing their magic touch!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ACubsFan
    United States4 months ago
  • Incredible show

    Been listening to these guys for years at their previous station. So glad they finally get a longer show. Looking forward to them settling into this new role and seeing them reveal more personality to new listeners

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EB473
    United States5 months ago
  • Amazing new show

    I can’t believe I just came across this radio show / podcast. These two had me laughing. The talk is also quite informed and insightful. I’m am definitely going to tune into this show. WOW!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Canes back together
    United States5 months ago

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New listeners are impressed by the show's mix of analysis and humor and plan to tune in more often.
Longtime listeners enjoy a longer, more personality-driven show with vivid banter.
Sports nuts praise the hosts' chemistry and avoid lame takes, appreciating informed discussion.

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Will Patrick Mahomes be ready to start the season?
Q: Will Patrick Mahomes be ready for OTAs at the end of this month?
The consensus leaned toward Mahomes being ready for week one, with OTAs as a potential earlier check but not the definitive measure of readiness.
Did Los Angeles Rams quarterback Ty Simpson lie to us?
Q: Did Ty Simpson know the Rams were going to draft him?
The hosts discuss that Simpson initially said no, but later comments suggested there were conversations and 'secret meetings,' leading to questions about whether he knew and whether he was following a script.
Is Jalen Brunson the New York Knicks' fatal flaw?
Q: What is the core concern about Jalen Brunson in this series?
The hosts argue Brunson is a liability on defense and that teams will continuously target him, which could derail the Knicks unless other players compensate with strong defense.
Live from Day Two of the NFL Draft!
Q: Did Ty Simpson know the Rams were going to take him at 13?
Simpson indicated there were rumors and uncertainty but ultimately confirmed he was excited and ready to join the Rams, emphasizing the phone call from Snead and McVay that sealed the moment.
Live from the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh!
Q: Who do you think will go first overall?
Fernando Mendoza is projected to go first to the Raiders, with strong consensus among the hosts.

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Two long-time friends host fast-paced, knowledge-heavy sports talk that blends NFL insights with college hoops, NBA chatter, and pop-culture banter. The show emphasizes real-time sports news, listener interaction, and strong guest input from analysts and players, creating a conversational atmosphere that feels like a group of friends debating the latest happenings with humor and depth. Noteworthy strengths include a reliable co-host dynamic, frequent sponsor integrations, and a format that balances breaking news with long-form bracket and roster analysis, appealing to serious sports fans who want both data-driven context and entertaining banter.

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2. Raj Sharon
3. Mike North
4. Leonard Williams
5. Raj Sheeran
6. Omar Khan
7. Vernon Davis
8. Ty Simpson

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