{"podcast":{"title":"Bleck & Abdalla","slug":"bleck-abdalla-7633306","podcast_index_feed_id":7633306,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/WWO8319794990","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/78139b26-e044-11f0-8123-e3d46bee40b9/image/4b4d206e6e7b2ea40165127c1ae9030b.jpeg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Cumulus Podcast Network","episode_count":195,"summary":"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","last_synced_at":"2026-09-22T06:24:59.817341+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bleck-abdalla-7633306"},"episode":{"title":"Bleck and Abdalla’s Inaugural Westy Awards","slug":"bleck-and-abdalla-s-inaugural-westy-awards","published_at":"2026-07-15T19:33:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bleck-abdalla-7633306/bleck-and-abdalla-s-inaugural-westy-awards","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bleck-abdalla-7633306","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/WWO8743491779.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/WWO8743491779.mp3","summary":"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","meta_description":"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 in…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":8477,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/bleck-abdalla-7633306/episodes/bleck-and-abdalla-s-inaugural-westy-awards/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bleck-abdalla-7633306/bleck-and-abdalla-s-inaugural-westy-awards.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}