{"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":"What is the reason your favorite team won’t win the Super Bowl?","slug":"what-is-the-reason-your-favorite-team-won-t-win-the-super-bowl","published_at":"2026-09-02T19:16:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bleck-abdalla-7633306/what-is-the-reason-your-favorite-team-won-t-win-the-super-bowl","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bleck-abdalla-7633306","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/WWO7006970543.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/WWO7006970543.mp3","summary":"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 expectations too high on Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald? How will LSU coach Lane Kiffin come out of his newest battle? Is Mendoza’s long-term status affected by starting the season on the bench? Is USC coach Lincoln Riley destined to fail? What’s next for the viral fake 49ers player Daejon Love? Why do millennials drink so much? What do college football coaches think of each other heading into the season? What NFL quarterbacks are the best when their defense can’t stop anyone? Did the Chicago Bulls find a star in Caleb Wilson? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices","meta_description":"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…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":8449,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/bleck-abdalla-7633306/episodes/what-is-the-reason-your-favorite-team-won-t-win-the-super-bowl/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/what-is-the-reason-your-favorite-team-won-t-win-the-super-bowl.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}