The Left Hash Call

Sizzle Media
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The Left Hash Call is a guest-first podcast hosted by Seth Howard. Focused on real stories and lasting lessons, each episode invites you into conversations with people whose experiences stretch across coaching, leadership, and personal development. This isn't a show built on trending topics—it’s about honest dialogue, thoughtful insight, and conversations that stand the test of time.

  1. 2d ago

    A Summer Check-In: What We’ve Been Building

    Seth Howard and Dan Casey sit down for a summer check-in to talk about what life has looked like over the past six months, how their partnership began, and everything they have been working on behind the scenes.They discuss the launch of Chalk, Seth’s new role at Drake, the creation of Go to Work With, the evolution of State of the Program, lessons they have learned through coaching and entrepreneurship, and where The Left Hash Call is headed next.It is a relaxed conversation about football, life, building new projects, and the relationships that have made it all possible.Thank you to everyone who has watched, shared, subscribed, and helped support the show. We are only getting started.

    48 min
  2. How Kansas Football Rebuilt Its Program | Lance Leipold, Andy Kotelnicki & Jim Zebrowski | Ep.65

    Jun 22

    How Kansas Football Rebuilt Its Program | Lance Leipold, Andy Kotelnicki & Jim Zebrowski | Ep.65

    Kansas football has gone from one of the most difficult rebuilds in college football to one of the most compelling programs in the Big 12.In this special edition of The Left Hash Call, Seth Howard goes inside the Kansas football facility for an in-depth look at the current state of the Jayhawks program with head coach Lance Leipold, associate head coach Andy Kotelnicki, and quarterbacks coach and passing-game coordinator Jim Zebrowski.The conversation explores how Kansas established accountability, structure, discipline, and leadership; why the staff’s small-college roots still shape the way they teach and develop players; how the program approaches quarterback development and offensive identity; and what the new facilities and stadium investment mean for the future of Kansas football.Lance Leipold discusses the foundation of the rebuild, creating stability within the roster, and the standards that helped change the direction of the program.Andy Kotelnicki explains why he returned to Lawrence, how the staff builds its offensive identity, why preparation makes play-calling easier, and what separates a staff built around teaching and development.Jim Zebrowski breaks down quarterback development, self-evaluation, decision-making, coaching accountability, and why continuity remains one of the most important strengths inside the Kansas program.This is State of the Program: Kansas Football.Subscribe to The Left Hash Call for in-depth conversations with the coaches, players, and football minds shaping the game.Guests:Lance Leipold — Head Coach, Kansas FootballAndy Kotelnicki — Associate Head Coach, Kansas FootballJim Zebrowski — Quarterbacks Coach and Passing-Game Coordinator, Kansas FootballTimestamps: 00:00 Kansas Football: State of the Program00:34 Andy Kotelnicki Returns to Lawrence04:31 The Small-College Roots of Kansas’ Coaching Staff05:31 Kotelnicki’s 12-Year Partnership with Lance Leipold07:23 Why Bill Queiser Is Kotelnicki’s Right-Hand Man09:18 How Kotelnicki Has Evolved as a Play Caller12:06 Inside Kansas’ Weekly Game-Planning Process15:05 Where Offensive Ideas Come From17:24 The Filter for Adding New Plays18:17 Kotelnicki’s Unconventional Recruiting Story19:04 Watching UW–River Falls Become a Champion20:44 Managing the Entire Kansas Offense23:09 Andy Kotelnicki Quick Hits29:33 Advice for the Next Generation of Coaches32:21 Jim Zebrowski Joins the Show33:21 Life After Jalon Daniels34:19 How Kansas Develops Its Quarterbacks35:36 The Current Kansas Quarterback Competition36:28 Zebrowski’s Relationship with Lance Leipold39:04 From Mount Union Baseball to College Football40:55 Learning to Adapt from Larry Kehres42:05 How Jerry Kill Changed Zebrowski’s Career45:13 Zebrowski’s First Impression of Joe Matheson49:45 Watching His Son’s Career at Central Missouri53:55 Working Alongside Andy Kotelnicki55:57 Jim Zebrowski Quick Hits59:20 Advice for Young Coaches1:01:43 Lance Leipold Joins the Show1:02:44 Building Kansas’ New-Look Roster1:04:02 Rebuilding Accountability, Structure and Discipline1:07:01 Recruiting in the Modern College Football Landscape1:08:54 Adapting to NIL, Revenue Sharing and the Portal1:11:02 How Leipold Was Recruited to Wisconsin–Whitewater1:12:32 Sustaining a Division III Dynasty1:15:22 The Day UW–River Falls Nearly Beat Whitewater1:17:00 Why Leipold Eventually Left Whitewater1:20:17 Leipold’s First Impression of Grant Rohach1:21:01 Rebuilding the Buffalo Football Program1:23:33 How the Kansas Job Came Together1:25:24 The Transformation of Kansas Football1:29:49 Lance Leipold Quick Hits1:32:53 Leipold’s Advice for the Next Generation#KansasFootball #KUFootball #CollegeFootball #Big12Football #LanceLeipold #AndyKotelnicki #TheLeftHashCall@thelefthashcallTwitter/X: https://x.com/thelefthashcallInstagram: /thelefthashcallFacebook: /thelefthashcallTik Tok: /thelefthashcall#Coaching #CFB #LHC

    1h 34m

  3. Jun 16

    How Vanderbilt Built a Physical SEC Offense with Tim Beck | Ep. 64

    Vanderbilt offensive coordinator Tim Beck joins The Left Hash Call to talk through one of the most unique coaching journeys in college football.Coach Beck’s story runs from playing defensive back at Pittsburg State, to becoming a Division II national championship head coach, to working with Gary Patterson and Jerry Kill, to helping engineer major turnarounds at New Mexico State and Vanderbilt.In this episode, we get into the details behind Vanderbilt’s offensive identity: quarterback-driven run game, physical offensive line play, strong/quick offensive line structure, option elements, four-minute offense, recruiting toughness, and how the Commodores built the belief to beat Alabama.Coach Beck also shares stories from Pitt State, learning the split-back veer, visiting Bill Yeoman, flipping the roster at New Mexico State, recruiting Diego Pavia and Eli Stowers, and what it takes to adapt as a coach in today’s college football landscape.This is a great one for coaches, players, and anyone who loves the details behind building a real offensive identity.Topics Include:Tim Beck’s path from Pitt State to VanderbiltMoving from defensive coordinator to offensive coordinatorSplit-back veer roots and option football influenceNew Mexico State’s turnaround under Jerry KillRecruiting Diego Pavia, Eli Stowers, and tough football playersVanderbilt’s physical offensive identity in the SECBeating Alabama and controlling the game with tempo, clock, and toughnessStrong/quick offensive line philosophyFour-minute offense and closing gamesAdvice for young coaches in the modern eraSubscribe for more football conversations with coaches, players, and people shaping the game.Hosted by Seth Howard and Dan Casey

    41 min

  4. Jun 8

    Greg Harbaugh on Building an NFL-Style Offense, Drake Lindsey & Big Ten Defenses | Ep. 63

    Minnesota Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach Greg Harbaugh Jr. joins The Left Hash Call to break down his coaching journey, the evolution of the Golden Gophers offense, and what it takes to build a quarterback-friendly system in the Big Ten.Harbaugh dives into his path from Division III football to Western Michigan, working under P.J. Fleck, studying NFL offenses, developing Max Brosmer, building around Drake Lindsey, and designing a pro-style attack that blends under-center run game, play action, RPO elements, motions, shifts, and quarterback autonomy.This episode gets into the real details: how Minnesota structures offseason development, why “job-based offense” matters, how Big Ten defensive football keeps changing, what he learned from small-college recruiting, and why technique, fundamentals, and constant adjustment are still the separator.Topics include:Minnesota’s 2026 offseason focusBuilding around Drake LindseyThe evolution from RPOs to pro-style offenseStudying Sean McVay, Kevin O’Connell, Ben Johnson, Liam Coen, and the 49ersWhy Big Ten third-down defenses are so difficultThe value of Division III coaching rootsWestern Michigan, P.J. Fleck, and betting on yourselfUnder-center quarterback developmentSelf-scouting and letting the quarterback shape the call sheetAdvice for young coaches trying to break into the professionGuest: Greg Harbaugh Jr.Role: Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach, Minnesota Golden GophersHosts: Seth Howard and Dan Casey

    44 min

  5. Jun 1

    Drew Cronic on Navy’s Modern Wing-T Offense | Ep. 62

    On this episode of The Left Hash Call, Seth Howard and Coach Dan Casey sit down with Drew Cronic, Offensive Coordinator at the United States Naval Academy, to talk through one of the most unique offensive systems in college football.Coach Cronic shares how his football journey started in a Wing-T family, how his father’s influence shaped his offensive philosophy, and how stops at Reinhardt, Furman, Lenoir-Rhyne, Mercer, and Navy helped him continue evolving the system. From jet sweeps and buck sweeps to gun option, midline, quarterback run game, RPOs, tempo, and spread formations, this conversation dives into how Navy has blended old-school physicality with modern answers.The guys also discuss how Navy’s offense creates stress for defenses by using one personnel group, shifting into multiple formations, protecting the run game, creating explosive plays, and adapting to the skill sets of the players on the roster. Coach Cronic also shares insight on Eli Heidenreich’s path to the NFL, Navy’s offensive identity, and why great coaching still comes down to developing young people and putting players in position to succeed.Whether you’re a football coach, offensive coordinator, option football fan, or just someone who loves hearing how great coaches think, this episode is packed with scheme, stories, and leadership lessons.

    44 min

  6. May 28

    How Ryan Schlichte & Chad Henning Built One of D2 Football’s Most Physical Offenses | Ep. 61

    Minnesota State has been one of the most consistent Division II football programs in the country, but the Mavericks are still chasing the one thing that has escaped them: a national championship.On this episode of The Left Hash Call, Seth Howard sits down with Ryan Schlichte, offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Minnesota State, and Chad Henning, run game coordinator and offensive line coach, for a deep dive into the identity of Maverick football.The conversation covers Minnesota State’s 2025 playoff run, what it feels like to come up short against a national power like Ferris State, and the internal push to become the first team in program history to win a national title. Schlichte and Henning also break down the Mavericks’ two-quarterback system, how they build a game plan each week, why the offensive line is the heartbeat of the program, and what they look for when recruiting quarterbacks and linemen.And then the episode goes completely off the rails in the best way possible: ranking every NSIC mascot by who would win in a fight.From serious football philosophy to Maverick pride to Green Beaver vs. Red Beaver debates, this one has everything.Featured Guests:Ryan Schlichte — Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach, Minnesota State FootballChad Henning — Run Game Coordinator / Offensive Line Coach, Minnesota State FootballHosted by Seth Howard.

    50 min

  7. May 25

    Tyler Roehl Is Bringing a Physical Offensive Identity to Iowa State | Ep. 60

    This week on The Left Hash Call, Iowa State Offensive Coordinator Tyler Roehl joins the show for a deep dive into toughness, offensive identity, and what it takes to build a championship-level football culture.Coach Roehl’s résumé speaks for itself: All-American running back at North Dakota State, seven FCS National Championships as a coach, two national titles as NDSU’s offensive coordinator, a major role in Iowa State’s 2024 run game growth, a year with the Detroit Lions under Dan Campbell, and now the keys to the Cyclones’ offense in Ames.But this conversation goes way beyond the résumé.Coach Roehl talks about why he came back to Iowa State, what he learned inside the Detroit Lions building, how North Dakota State built one of the most dominant dynasties in college football, and why A-Gap Power is not just a scheme — it is a lifestyle. He also shares his upbringing in West Fargo, delivering newspapers through brutal North Dakota winters, choosing coaching over a potential six-figure job, evaluating quarterbacks, and building an offensive identity around physicality, conviction, and connection.This is a football guy’s football guy talking ball, culture, toughness, and the future of Iowa State football.

    52 min

  8. May 21

    The Art of Sustained Success with Central’s Jeff McMartin | Ep. 59

    Central College head football coach Jeff McMartin joins The Left Hash Call to talk about what it really takes to build and sustain a winning program.In this episode, Coach McMartin shares the values that have shaped Central football for decades — toughness, consistency, character, and relationships. We talk about recruiting the right fit, developing quarterbacks, balancing physicality with player health, the special 2021 season with Blaine Hawkins, his time as AFCA president, and the advice he would give to the next generation of coaches.Coach McMartin also reflects on growing up in a farming family, his own recruiting journey to Central, the coaches who shaped him, and why he believes the best coaches never stop learning.

    40 min
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The Left Hash Call is a guest-first podcast hosted by Seth Howard. Focused on real stories and lasting lessons, each episode invites you into conversations with people whose experiences stretch across coaching, leadership, and personal development. This isn't a show built on trending topics—it’s about honest dialogue, thoughtful insight, and conversations that stand the test of time.

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  • Creator
    Sizzle Media
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    67
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Sizzle Media
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