{"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":146,"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":"2026-07-15T08:21:00.899596+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bleck-abdalla-7633306"},"episode":{"title":"Is the Home Run Derby the best All-Star event in sports?","slug":"is-the-home-run-derby-the-best-all-star-event-in-sports","published_at":"2026-07-13T19:24:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bleck-abdalla-7633306/is-the-home-run-derby-the-best-all-star-event-in-sports","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bleck-abdalla-7633306","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/WWO6456079428.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/WWO6456079428.mp3","summary":"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","meta_description":"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 expa…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":8470,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/bleck-abdalla-7633306/episodes/is-the-home-run-derby-the-best-all-star-event-in-sports/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/is-the-home-run-derby-the-best-all-star-event-in-sports.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}