{"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":"Teaching soccer to the casuals for the World Cup","slug":"teaching-soccer-to-the-casuals-for-the-world-cup","published_at":"2026-06-12T20:03:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bleck-abdalla-7633306/teaching-soccer-to-the-casuals-for-the-world-cup","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bleck-abdalla-7633306","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/WWO3214815340.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/WWO3214815340.mp3","summary":"The World Cup begins today and the guys are excited for the soccer action. Will the New York Knicks finish off the San Antonio Spurs tomorrow to win the NBA Finals? Does Texas Tech continue to embarrass themselves with how they’re handling the Brendan Sorsby situation? Will the Tampa Bay Buccaneers get a new deal done with quarterback Baker Mayfield, or could he eventually find himself playing elsewhere? Who are the dark horse candidates to be NFL MVP this season? How will the Spurs play tomorrow after blowing the biggest lead in NBA Finals history? Is there anything the NFL can learn from the popularity of the NBA Playoffs? What soccer knowledge can Bleck and Abdalla impart upon casuals who will watch the World Cup? Are the Golden State Warriors the future home of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James? What questions does a non-soccer fan have for two die-hard soccer fans? The Philadelphia Eagles seem excited for life without receiver A.J. Brown. Could the Los Angeles Rams trade for Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow after Matthew Stafford retires? The guys make their predictions for tonight’s USMNT match, tomorrow’s NBA Finals game and Sunday’s Stanley Cup Final between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices","meta_description":"The World Cup begins today and the guys are excited for the soccer action. Will the New York Knicks finish off the San Antonio Spurs tomorrow to win the N…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":8322,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/bleck-abdalla-7633306/episodes/teaching-soccer-to-the-casuals-for-the-world-cup/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/teaching-soccer-to-the-casuals-for-the-world-cup.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}