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    • Dec 14, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Best of ESPN 1000 podcast is a must-listen for sports fans and anyone looking for entertaining and engaging content. This podcast brings together the best moments from various shows on ESPN 1000, showcasing the talented hosts and their unique perspectives on sports, pop culture, and everything in between. With a wide range of topics covered, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

    One of the best aspects of The Best of ESPN 1000 podcast is the diversity of content. From in-depth sports analysis to lighthearted discussions about music and movies, this podcast offers a well-rounded listening experience. The hosts bring their own personalities and expertise to the table, making each episode entertaining and informative. Whether you're a die-hard sports fan or just someone who enjoys lively conversations, this podcast has something for you.

    Another highlight of this podcast is the chemistry between the hosts. They have great rapport with each other, making for easy banter and engaging discussions. Their dynamic keeps things interesting and ensures that listeners are entertained throughout each episode. Additionally, the inclusion of listener interactions adds an interactive element that makes you feel like you're part of the conversation.

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    In conclusion, The Best of ESPN 1000 podcast is a highly enjoyable show that offers excellent sports talk mixed with entertaining pop culture discussions. With its diverse range of topics, engaging hosts, and listener interactions, it provides an entertaining listening experience for fans of all backgrounds. Whether you're looking to stay up-to-date on sports news or simply want to be entertained, this podcast is definitely worth a listen.



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    12/13 7 PM: All Calls Welcome!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 44:25


    Bleck and Abdalla discuss Ryan Poles tenure with the Bears! Also, it's an "All Calls Welcome" Friday night! Topics include Bears coaching candidates, the Premier League and more.

    12/13 6 PM: Cubs Blockbuster Trade!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 34:42


    Bleck and Abdalla break down the state of the Cubs after the team's deal for Kyle Tucker! Also, will Ryan Poles survive this season?

    12/12 7 PM: Bleck and Abdalla Live at Binny's!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 44:14


    Bleck and Abdalla are live from Binny's for the FEW Good Barrels Event! Carmen & Jurko, Kap & J-Hood, and Jesse Rogers joins the guys!

    12/12 6 PM: Bleck and Abdalla Live at Binny's!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 21:16


    Bleck and Abdalla are live from Binny's for the FEW Good Barrels Event!

    12/12: The Swing Tackle- What jobs would Ben Johnson want?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 25:50


    Charlie Bevins is joined by Tyler Aki to take a look at the coaching carousel and discuss what jobs would interest Lions OC Ben Johnson. They discuss the enigma that is Ben Johnson and why his coaching case is so unique, and what jobs will be the most desirable to him.

    12/11 7 PM: White Sox Blockbuster Move

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 46:22


    Tyler and Chris discuss the White Sox trade of Garrett Crochet. The guys are happy with the return but upset with the state of the club. Are the Cubs next to make a big move? Also, an interesting "Holiday Parody" song.

    12/11 6 PM: Belichick to UNC!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 29:50


    Tyler in for Abdalla! The crew discusses Bill Belichick's move to college football and the Bears search for a new head coach!

    12/10 7 PM: Did the Bears Get Too Cocky During the Bye?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 46:42


    Bleck & Abdalla discuss whether or not the Bears got a little too confident during their bye streak, and also played a game of McKnight at McDonald's.

    12/10 6 PM: Is Ryan Poles Regretting Coming to Chicago?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 19:52


    Bleck & Abdalla discuss Silvy's report on Ryan Poles potentially being unhappy at Halas Hall.

    12/9 7 PM: Bears lose in San Francisco

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 20:37


    Bleck and Abdalla are here on a Bears Monday! The guys recap the poor performance the Bears had in San Francisco.

    12/8 12 PM: Bears Pregame Tailgate Week 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 40:00


    Bleck and Abdalla continue breaking down the Bears head coaching job and provide updates from around the NFL. They also discuss the Caleb Williams and what they've seen from the Bears' QB under Thomas Brown.

    12/8 11 AM: Bears Pregame Tailgate Week 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 45:24


    Bleck and Abdalla get your Bears gameday ready by recapping the week that was for the Bears. They discuss potential head coaching candidates with the Bears and also discuss the Bears and 49ers matchup.

    12/6 7 PM: 10 preseason expectations that were wrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 43:02


    It's a Friday All Calls Welcome! 10 things Bleck was wrong about going into the season. Bleck also previews the Bears at 49ers matchup this Sunday. Song of the Night!

    12/6 6 PM: Bears are the best team on the market

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 21:28


    Chris Bleck breaks down on why he believes the Chicago Bears are the best job on the market for head coaches. It's a Friday All Calls Welcome!

    12/5 7 PM: Previewing 49ers Matchup

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 19:44


    Bleck and Abdalla look ahead to the Bears Week 14 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. How will HC Thomas Brown look? Fat Jack joins the guys to break down his best NFL Picks for Week 14.

    12/5: The Swing Tackle- Maybe Thomas Brown is different

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 13:26


    Charlie Bevins is back with another episode of the Swing Tackle to discuss the Bears' firing of Matt Eberflus and promotion of Thomas Brown. He discusses why Thomas Brown might be different than other failed interim to head coaches and why his background is intriguing.

    12/4 7 PM: Bears Coaching Search

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 45:55


    Bleck and Abdalla break down the Bears Head Coaching candidates! Also, will MLB make a stunning rule change? The guys also have Zoo News and Chauncey's animal picks.

    12/4 6 PM: The Case for Thomas Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 26:36


    Bleck and Abdalla lay out there expectations for Bears Interim Head Coach Thomas Brown. Could Brown earn the full time job? Also, the crew reacts to a report that the Bears should consider trading for a current head coach.

    12/3 7 PM: Thomas Brown Can Built On His Already Solid Resume

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 44:53


    Bleck & Abdalla discuss how interim Bears head coach Thomas Brown already has an impressive resume and can continue to build off of it this season.

    12/3 6 PM: Would Bill Belichick Be a Fit As Bears Head Coach?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 18:57


    Bleck & Abdalla discuss whether Bill Belichick would be a good fit as the next Bears head coach.

    12/2 7 PM: A wild week at Halas Hall

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 44:23


    Bleck and Abdalla discuss a wild week of news out of Halas Hall before discussing Oxford Dictionary's word of the year and hearing the Song of the Night.

    12/2 6 PM: The Bears refuse to learn

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 25:26


    Bleck & Abdalla crosstalk with Waddle and Meller before they react to the Bears' press conferences today. They feel that the Bears continue to handle things poorly, and discuss why things haven't changed.

    11/29 7 PM: Future for the Bears

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2024 41:11


    Chris Bleck and Tyler Aki continue the discussion on Bears firing Matt Eberflus

    11/29 6 PM: Bears Fire Matt Eberflus

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2024 19:29


    Chris Bleck and Tyler Aki discuss the Bears firing head coach Matt Eberflus. What's next for the Bears? It's an All Calls Welcome!

    11/28 8 AM: Bears Pregame Tailgate

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 41:24


    Bleck and Abdalla get you set up for the Bears Thanksgiving matchup against the Detroit Lions!

    11/28 7 AM: Bears Pregame Tailgate Week 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 45:16


    Bleck and Abdalla get you set up for the Bears Thanksgiving matchup against the Detroit Lions!

    11/27 7 PM: Chauncey's Animal Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 47:31


    Bleck and Aki preview Bears-Lions before chatting with the Fat Jack and getting some very serious football talk from Chauncey. Then, they hear the Song of the Night!

    11/27 6 PM: Halas Hall drama

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 28:52


    Chris Bleck and Tyler Aki crosstalk with Waddle & Silvy before discussing recent quotes from Halas Hall about the Bears' handling of a major 4th down decision. Then, they discuss the decline of Black Out Wednesday.

    11/26 7 PM: Caleb Williams' Resurgence Has Been Encouraging

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 45:48


    Bleck & Abdalla discuss the positives in Caleb Williams' play under OC Thomas Brown as the team continues to lose.

    11/26 6 PM: Thanksgiving's Not Looking Good for the Bears

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 16:54


    Bleck & Abdalla discuss the Bears' upcoming Thanksgiving game in Detroit and why it may not be a very happy holiday for the Bears.

    11/25 7 PM: Bears Find a Way to Lose...Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 19:12


    Bleck & Abdalla continue the Bears conversation and discuss the Bears 5th consecutive loss Sunday in OT against the Vikings. The guys talk about the play of the quarterback and the best moments from the offense on Sunday. Has the defense regressed? What did you make of Matt Eberflus's late game play-calling? Can Chicago bounce back Thursday in Detroit on a short week?

    11/24 9 AM: Bears Pregame Tailgate Week 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 41:42


    Bleck and Abdalla get you ready for the Bears Week 12 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings!

    11/24 8 AM: Bears Pregame Tailgate Week 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 45:03


    Bleck and Abdalla get you ready for the Bears Week 12 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings!

    11/22 6 PM: How Will Caleb Williams Respond to a Tough Vikings Defense?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 19:32


    Chris Bleck discusses Sunday's Bears/Vikings game and how Caleb Williams will respond to the best defense he's faced so far in his career.

    11/22 7 PM: Birthday Divas

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 44:05


    Chris Bleck describes a problem he has with a "birthday diva" and continues to field your phone calls on the Bears and more.

    11/21 7 PM: Fat Jack

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 21:02


    Fat Jack gives his sports picks.

    11/21: The Swing Tackle- Bold End-of-Season Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 21:40


    As the NFL season enters the home stretch, Chris Bleck joins Charlie Bevins to look at the end of the year and share their bold predictions for how the season will end.

    11/20 7 PM: Mystery Chips & Queso

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 43:41


    Bleck & Abdalla gave their best and worst teams in the NFL during 5 Up 5 Down, got Chauncey's Animal Picks and tried to solve a kitchen mystery.

    11/20 6 PM: The Worst Situations in the NFL

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 25:26


    Bleck & Abdalla discuss some of the worst situations in the NFL and where the Bears rank among them.

    11/19 7 PM: The NBA's lost its way

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 36:43


    Bleck and Abdalla get a call from an old friend down in Florida to discuss the CFP rankings. Then, they unpack an unsettling trend happening in the NBA. Finally, they hear the Song of the Night!

    11/19 6 PM: Updated CFP Rankings

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 31:53


    Bleck and Abdalla crosstalk with Waddle and Silvy before they unpack the latest batch of College Football Playoff rankings.

    11/18 7 PM: Bears continue to make mistakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 43:38


    Bears lose to the Packers, making it their fourth straight loss. How long will Coach Eberflus hang around?

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