Bleck & Abdalla
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4/9: Connor Rogers NBC Sports
April 09, 2024 22:27 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBConnor Rogers joins the show to preview the NFL Draft, talk about Caleb Williams, a deep WR class and the Bears chances to compete in the NFC North next season.
4/9: After Hours
April 09, 2024 21:25 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBThe guys recap the National Championship game, discuss whether or not Billy Donovan would leave the Bulls, the best Chicago style pizza in America, a pop-up concert, and a bag steals a package.
4/8 7 PM: National Championship Preview
April 09, 2024 01:05 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBBleck and Abdalla start off with a Zoo investment strategy before previewing the Men's National Championship between UConn and Purdue.
4/5: After Hours
April 05, 2024 21:17 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBThe guys discuss where Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels will be drafted, the weekend of college basketball, NBA MVPs, Monday's solar eclipse, and Zoo News!
4/4: Brett Kollmann The Film Room
April 04, 2024 21:27 - 24 minutes - 22 MBBrett Kollmann from The Film Room on YouTube joins the guys to give his take on Caleb Williams, the rest of the QBs in the draft, and who he thinks the Bears should select with their 9th pick.
4/4: After Hours
April 04, 2024 21:20 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBThe guys talk about the latest NFL Mock Draft from Field Yates, going to dinner with Caleb Williams and moving a TV on the CTA.
4/3 7 PM: Enemies of the parks?
April 04, 2024 01:03 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBBleck and Abdalla take Bears calls before talking about a new potential road block to the Bears' new stadium: The Friends of the Parks. Plus, they hear the Song of the Night!
4/3 6 PM: My Dinner with Caleb
April 04, 2024 00:23 - 30 minutes - 28 MBBleck and Abdalla crosstalk with Waddle and Silvy before discussing the Bears' meeting with Caleb Williams. Plus, they react to the news from Ian Rapoport that this will likely be the only meeting Caleb Williams takes.
4/2: David Kaplan ESPN Chicago
April 02, 2024 22:07 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBDavid Kaplan from Kap & J Hood on ESPN Chicago joins the show to talk about the Bears drafting Caleb Williams with the number one pick, are the Bears the sexy pick in the NFL and what will the Bears do with the 9th pick?
4/2: After Hours
April 02, 2024 20:52 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBOn the first episode of Bleck & Abdalla After Hours, the guys talk about if the Bears will be the sexy pick this offseason. Did Dan Orlovsky fart on TV? Did Larry David get caught picking his nose?
4/1 7 PM: Bears 2024 Win Totals
April 02, 2024 02:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBOn this shortened edition of Bleck & Abdalla, The guys open the show evaluating the Bears 2024 win totals out of Vegas in comparison to other teams around the league, can the Beloved make the playoffs next season? Potentially a wild card berth? Who are the teams similar in win total to the Bears in 2024? The guys cap off the show with a big SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT!
3/30: Songs of the Week
March 30, 2024 12:17 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBAll the songs from Bleck and Abdalla's 'Song of the Night' segment this week! Artists include Bruce Willis, Buckner & Garcia, Luke Combs, and Beyonce!
3/29 7 PM: Tyler responds to Kap
March 30, 2024 01:04 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBTyler Aki in for Bleck and Abdalla! Tyler responds after Kap takes a shot at him during the morning show! Also, a tournament overview and expectations for the Bears next year.
3/29 6 PM: Did the Cubs make a mistake?
March 30, 2024 00:56 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBTyler Aki in for the Bleck and Abdalla! It's "all calls welcome" on a Friday night! Tyler opens up talking about the Cubs opener and takes calls on the Bears.
3/28 7 PM: Ryan Poles Collaborative Draft Strategy
March 29, 2024 01:02 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBChris and Tyler talk about Ryan Poles' collaborative effort for the Bears' offseason. Tyler also broke down the Sweet 16 and the guys gave you a Song of the Night.
3/28 6 PM: Will the Cubs Make the Playoffs?
March 29, 2024 00:02 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBChris Bleck and Tyler Aki continued yesterday's discussion on Tyler's hatred of divisional winners getting an automatic playoff berth, and discussed whether or not the Cubs would make the playoffs.
3/27 7 PM: What is Ryan Poles Approval Rating?
March 28, 2024 01:21 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBIt's Bleck & Shea on this edition of Bleck and Abdalla! Chris & Shea weigh in on if Opening Day is the best day on the Sports calendar, Is it? What's better? What is Ryan Poles Approval Rating? Chris poses a question to Shea about the Bears GM. What about Eberflus? Did Poles miss on any moves so far? The guys react to a report on McDonald's adding Krispy Kreme donuts to the menu, plus Song of the Night!
3/27 6 PM: Who is the best QB in the '24 Draft?
March 28, 2024 00:31 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBIt's Bleck & Shea on this edition of Bleck and Abdalla! The guys open the show discussing the QB prospects in the upcoming draft and where they rank...Is JJ McCarthy a top 3 QB in the '24 draft? Is JJ McCarthy landing with the Pats at #3 a win for the Bears? Will Ryan Poles look to trade the Ninth Pick? What about Jayden Daniels?
3/26 7 PM: Kevin Warren updates on the Bears' stadium
March 27, 2024 01:03 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBBleck and Pat the Designer discuss Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren's update on where the team's new stadium could be. And, the guys discuss how long they could go without coffee after Sydney Sweeney revealed she doesn't drink it. Then, they hear the Song of the Night!
3/26 6 PM: Bears in the HOF Game!
March 27, 2024 00:09 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBIt's Spring Trading Tuesday! Chris Bleck and Pat the Designer crosstalk with Carmen and Kap before discussing the Bears landing the Hall of Fame Game.
3/25 7 PM: Ryan Poles Speaks
March 26, 2024 01:13 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBBleck and Abdalla react to Ryan Poles recent comments in Orlando on trading Fields and an eye towards the future. The guys discuss how they've learned more about the character of Caleb Williams and the person under the helmet. Plus, some movie news!
3/23: Songs of the Week
March 23, 2024 14:43 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBAll the songs from Bleck and Abdalla's 'Song of the Night' segment this week! Artists include Wiz Khalifa, 5 Seconds of Summer, The Weekend, and Iron Maiden!
3/22 7 PM: Story Time with Bleck and Abdalla
March 23, 2024 01:04 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBBleck and Abdalla react to some terrible, horrible movie news before going down memory lane and hearing the Song of the Night.
3/22 6 PM: All Calls Welcome
March 23, 2024 00:22 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBBleck and Abdalla crosstalk with Waddle and Tyler before talking to the fans on an All Calls Welcome Friday.
3/21 7 PM: Caleb Williams the Competitor
March 22, 2024 01:03 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBBleck and Abdalla react to Caleb Williams's Pro Day and discuss how they've learned more about the character of Caleb Williams and the person under the helmet. Plus, they talk about the new food menu at Guaranteed Rate Field.
3/20 7 PM: The Caleb Williams Pro Day
March 21, 2024 01:07 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBBleck and Abdalla discuss Caleb Williams's Pro Day and the unique pre-draft process taken by Marvin Harrison Jr. and Williams. Plus, the Song of the Night!
3/20 6 PM: Tyler Aki's 2024 College Basketball Bracket
March 21, 2024 00:17 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBBleck and Abdalla crosstalk with Waddle and Peggy before Tyler Aki stops by to share his bracket with the guys. Then, Chris introduces Abdalla to the Montana Boyz.
3/19 7 PM: Jurko's Lolla thoughts
March 20, 2024 01:02 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBBleck and Abdalla discuss Mel Kiper Jr's latest mock draft before taking Bears fans' calls. They also preview Lollapalooza and hear the Song of the Night!
3/19 6 PM: The Good Kid!
March 20, 2024 00:42 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBAbdalla and Jurko are matched up for Spring Trading! They crosstalk with Waddle and Kap before unveiling a new segment.
3/18 7 PM: Why Did Ryan Poles Have to "Do Right" by Justin Fields?
March 19, 2024 01:01 - 48 minutes - 43.9 MBIn hour two, Tyler & Shea continued to react and take calls on the Justin Fields trade.
3/18 6 PM: Goodbye, Justin
March 19, 2024 00:08 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBTyler Aki & Shea Norling (in for Bleck & Abdalla) reacted to Saturday's big Bears trade which signaled the end of the Justin Fields era in Chicago.
3/18 11 AM: What sent Justin packing?
March 18, 2024 17:42 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBBleck shares his thoughts on what games ultimately convinced the Bears to move on from Justin Fields. The guys also take your phone calls and talk to their producers about nail painting.
3/18 10 AM: Justin Fields TRADED
March 18, 2024 16:32 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBBleck and Abdalla fill in for Greeny in an emergency reaction to the Bears trading Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
3/16: Songs of the Week
March 16, 2024 12:53 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBAll the songs from Bleck and Abdalla's 'Song of the Night' segment this week! Artists include 311, Pearl Jame, The Cars, and Prince & The Revolution!
3/15 7 PM: All Calls Welcome: Where Will Fields Go Edition
March 16, 2024 01:05 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBWe continue an All Calls Welcome Friday...where will Justin Fields be traded to? And Song of the Night!
3/15 6 PM: Fields Asking Price Too High?
March 16, 2024 00:05 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBIt's an All Calls Welcome Friday! Is the asking price too high for Fields? Plus, Zoo News!
3/15 5 PM: No More Landing Spots for Justin Fields?
March 15, 2024 23:10 - 17 minutes - 16 MBBleck & Abdalla discuss the latest NFL news including the Bears trading for Keenan Allen & Kenny Picket to the Eagles...Plus, the guys discuss where Fields may land.
3/14 7PM: Fields & Williams...In the Same Room?
March 15, 2024 01:16 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBChris and Adam debate whether the Bears should release Justin Fields or try to find a trade suitor...would you release Fields? What is the current status of Fields trade market around the NFL? Plus, a Gen Z & Millennials Story!
3/13 7 PM: Release Justin Fields?!
March 14, 2024 01:10 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBAdam suggests that the Bears release Justin Fields. Should the Bears cut their losses? We hear a special edition of the White Sox report!
3/13 6 PM: Cease to the Padres
March 14, 2024 00:27 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBBreaking News - The White Sox trade Dylan Cease to the Padres. The guys talk about the lack of trade market for Justin Fields.
3/12 7 PM: Update on the Justin Fields trade market
March 13, 2024 17:02 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBChris Bleck and David Kaplan talk about the latest going on in NFL Free Agency. They also talk about the Justin Fields trade market. Kap picks the Song of the Night.
3/12 6 PM: Spring Trading with David Kaplan
March 13, 2024 00:55 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBKap is in today for Abdalla for Spring Trading! Kap and Bleck start the hour having a cross talk with Silvy and Jurko. The two then discuss the free agency deal with the Bears and where Justin Fields could land.
3/11 7 PM: HOLD ON!
March 12, 2024 01:05 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBBleck and Abdalla are told to HOLD ON as the continue their Bears free agency discussion. Plus, they hear the Song of the Night!
3/11 6 PM: Splish splash
March 12, 2024 00:24 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBBleck and Abdalla crosstalk with Waddle and Silvy before discussing a lackluster day of signings for the Chicago Bears on the first day of free agency.
3/11: Alkaline Trio's Dan Andriano
March 11, 2024 20:36 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBDan Andriano of Alkaline Trio jumps on to discuss their new album, touring, and give his thoughts on the Bears.
3/9: Songs of the Week
March 09, 2024 13:53 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBAll the songs from Bleck and Abdalla's 'Song of the Night' segment this week! Artists include The Beach Boys, EPMD, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and Timbaland!
3/8 7 PM: All Calls Welcome
March 09, 2024 02:07 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBThe guys continue to take calls for All Calls Welcome! Also, Surprise Zoo News and Song of the night!
3/8 6 PM: Bears Free Agency Targets
March 09, 2024 01:16 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBOn an All Calls Welcome Friday, Bleck & Tyler Aki (filling in for Abdalla) discuss who they would like to see the Bears target in free agency.
3/7 7 PM: Is Caleb Williams make or break for the Bears?
March 08, 2024 02:04 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBOn tonight's show, Bleck & Abdalla discussed the implications of drafting Caleb Williams, and if the right infrastructure is going to be build around him.
3/7: The Unnamed MMA Podcast
March 07, 2024 21:07 - 32 minutes - 30 MBAdam Abdalla and Jordan Sherwood preview UFC 299: O'Malley vs Vera 2.