Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler

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Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler helped pioneer the pro football podcasting landscape with their groundbreaking and globally beloved Around The NFL Podcast. Now free of the “shadowy league figures,” the heroes are fully unleashed on the award-winning Heed The Call podcast, your home for unique coverage of every league storyline with familiar friends, authentic analysis – and yes – just a touch of mirth.

  1. 5 HR AGO

    Panic Time for Rams, Marc Has a Chargers Thing & QUARTERBACK Review

    Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to catch up on some news and deliver the long-awaited review of Quarterback. We cover Matthew Stafford's back situation, the latest drama in Dallas, and other eyebrow-raising stories from around the league. After the break, we touch on the NFL Media acquisition by ESPN, listen to some interesting voicemails, and finally, review the Netflix series Quarterback. 0:00 Intro 5:17 NFL news 7:54 Matthew Stafford’s health 11:54 Keenan Allen back to Chargers 17:16 Jerry Jones on Micah Parsons (Again) 20:26 NFL bans smelling salts on sidelines 26:27 Ja’Marr Chase buries Joe Burrow 31:26 Marc Has a Chargers Thing 40:17 ESPN acquires NFL Media rights 52:39 The long-awaited Quarterback conversation 1:16:30 Wrap Up --------- Support the Heed the Call Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the Heed the Call YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 20m

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    Wonders, Oddities, Revelations & Horrors of the 2025 Football Almanac

    Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Aaron Schatz to cover the biggest surprises, wonders and revelations discussed in the 2025 FTN Football Alamanc previewing the upcoming NFL season. But first, we hit some news: the Dolphins are all out of sorts with the sound bites coming from training camp, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones responds to Micah Parsons' trade request, Bills running back James Cook has begun a 'hold-in' amidst contract negotiations, and the Colts have listed "Anthony Richardson or Daniel Jones" as their starting quarterback on the unofficial depth chart, along with some other notes. After that, Aaron joins to cover four teams that stood out to Dan & Marc and one team whose projection took Aaron by surprise. 0:00 Show Start 2:23 Awkward Interview Moment 7:03 Tyreek Hill and Mike McDaniel 13:47 Jerry Jones responds to Micah Parsons 17:23 James Cook Holding In 18:35 Colts QB1 Competition 21:27 Other News and Notes 28:50 Aaron Schatz joins to discuss the FTN Football Almanac 33:57 Raiders Projection 36:45 Eagles Projection 43:51 Jaguars Projection 50:39 49ers Projection 54:59 Surprise Team 1:00:38 Wrap Up --------- Support the Heed the Call Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the Heed the Call YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 4m

  3. 5 DAYS AGO

    NFL Power Rankings: Preseason Edition

    Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to power rank every team in the NFL ahead of the preseason! First, we have other power rankings to address: the various NFL broadcast theme music, and some news to hit, and then we power rank every team from one to thirty-two. 0:00 Show Start 5:02 Power Ranking NFL Broadcast Themes 18:39 NFL News 21:47 Terry McLaurin Requests Trade 25:22 Micah Parsons Requests Trade 31:34 Notable Signings and Injuries 35:10 Preseason Kickoff Thoughts 43:23 Preseason NFL Power Rankings 1:12:03 Wrap Up --------- Support the Heed the Call Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the Heed the Call YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 14m

  4. 30 JUL

    NFL “Making The Leap” Candidates in 2025

    Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by James Palmer to discuss players who can "make the leap" this season and take their game to another level, including some second-year quarterbacks and wide receivers. Then, we catch up on the latest news: DE Trey Hendrickson has reported to Bengals camp, a gunman who killed four people in New York City was reportedly targeting the NFL's headquarters, and CBS has announced their broadcaster groups for the upcoming season. 0:00 Show Start 6:05 Bo Nix Year 2 Expectations 19:07 Making the Leap Candidates 50:30 NFL News 51:30 Trey Hendrickson Reports to Bengals Camp 54:11 NYC Shooting at NFL Headquarters 58:02 Courtland Sutton Signs Extension 59:12 CBS Announces Changes to Broadcast Booths 1:05:16 Wrap Up --------- Support the Heed the Call Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall⁠⁠⁠ Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the Heed the Call YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 7m

  5. 28 JUL

    NFL Training Camp Storylines that Deserve More Attention

    Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to catch up on training camp storylines after a busy weekend around the league! We start by covering those storylines that aren't getting the proper attention they deserve, including Christian McCaffrey's health, Matthew Stafford's back, and the Lions in transition. Then, we hit the rest of the news: the Raiders released DT Christian Wilkins amidst some strange reporting, Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin has been placed on PUP while negotiating for a new contract, Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson is taking first-team reps, Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh can't stop praising quarterback Justin Herbert, Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson and Texans running back Joe Mixon are banged up, and we finish with some 8 o'clock delight! 0:00 Show Start 4:13 Storylines that Deserve More Attention 5:07 Christian McCaffrey Is Healthy 9:09 Matthew Stafford Dealing with Back Soreness 16:46 Lions New Coordinators 25:07 News Drop 27:29 Raiders Release DT Christian Wilkins 34:26 Terry McLaurin’s Contract Dispute 37:32 A Word from Mr. F 39:03 Anthony Richardson 1st Team Reps 43:45 Another Funny Jameis Winston Quote 46:19 Jim Harbaugh on Justin Herbert’s Greatest Weakness 55:21 Injury Updates 56:07 8 O’Clock Delight 1:00:58 Wrap Up --------- Support the Heed the Call Patreon: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall⁠⁠ Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the Heed the Call YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 3m

  6. 25 JUL

    NFL Training Camp: Justin Fields Hurt, Tua on Tyreek and the Travis Hunter Plan in Duval

    Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to react to more NFL training camp news from all around the league. We start with a voicemail received on the HTC Hotline before getting into the news: Justin Fields avoided serious injury but dislocated his toe during practice, the Honeybadger Tyrann Mathieu has retired, Bengals head coach Zac Taylor hinted at playing Joe Burrow more in the preseason than in past years, Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa finally spoke about Tyreek Hill's comments, Liam Coen explained the plan for Travis Hunter in Jacksonville, and we have a new segment of Remember the Titans? Then, we take a deep dive into Russell Wilson, who was just named the Giants starting quarterback, with a Sports Illustrated piece penned by Conor. We close the show with a quick FAQs segment followed by another word from Quiet Storm Crisis Management. 0:00 Intro 1:53 Conor Orr Joins 5:47 Surprise Voicemail 7:18 NFL News & Mike Vrabel 12:23 Justin Fields Dislocates Toe 21:36 Tyann Mathieu Retired 26:46 Zac Taylor on Bengals Preseason 30:20 Tua Tagovailoa & Tyreek Hill 33:25 Travis Hunter flip-flopping on both sides of the ball 37:01 Quick Notes 40:37 Remember the Titans? 43:22 HTC Hotline 45:34 Russell Wilson Profile by Conor Orr 1:01:06 FAQs 1:05:58 Crisis Management Check-In 1:08:36 Wrap Up 1:09:08 HTC Hotline --------- Support the Heed the Call Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall⁠ Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the Heed the Call YouTube Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 11m

  7. 23 JUL

    We're Back: NFL Training Camp News and Reaction!

    Season 2 of Heed the Call is here! Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to catch up on all the excitement and news as training camps are underway across the league. We start by covering the big contract extensions before transitioning to the contract stalemates involving Micah Parsons and Trey Hendrickson, among others. Then, we discuss the legal situations of Rashee Rice and Jordan Addison before moving to the Darren Waller trade. After that, the heroes react to President Donald Trump's threats aimed at the Washington Commanders' new stadium prospects, contact Quiet Storm Crisis Management, and finish with a little 8 o'clock delight. 0:00 Intro 5:31 News Drop 8:57 TJ Watt Extension 11:27 Jets Pay Garrett Wilson & Sauce Gardner 17:20 Chiefs pay Trey Smith and George Karlaftis 23:35 Micah Parsons Reports to Training Camp 26:47 Trey Hendrickson Absent from Training Camp 37:10 Shemar Stewart’s Hold Out Continues 40:03 Players with Legal Issues 47:37 Darren Waller Traded to Dolphins 53:32 Quiet Storm Crisis Management Check-In 58:56 8 O’Clock Delight 1:05:13 Wrap Up 1:06:19 Conor Orrlando --------- This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp can provide access to mental health professionals with a diverse variety of expertise. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at https://www.BetterHelp.com/HTC   --------- Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code HEED at https://www.Ridge.com/HEED #Ridgepod --------- Download Cash App Today: ⁠https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/0l39z7gk⁠ #CashAppPod *Referral Reward Disclaimer: As a Cash App partner, we may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account. --------- Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 8m

  8. 30 JUN

    Steelers-Dolphins Blockbuster Trade + HTC Hotline

    On the Season One Finale of Heed the Call, Dan Hanzus & Conor Orr celebrate YOU the listener! First, we react to the blockbuster trade on Monday morning between the Dolphins and Steelers, sending CB Jalen Ramsey and TE Jonnu Smith to Pittsburgh in exchange for S Minkah Fitzpatrick and a pick swap (6:17). Then, we open up the phone lines and respond to voicemails from Heedonists all over the world (23:27). 0:00 Intro 4:44 Dolphins-Steelers Massive Trade 23:27 HTC Hotline Voicemails 1:49:54 Wrap Up --------- Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 54m
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Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler helped pioneer the pro football podcasting landscape with their groundbreaking and globally beloved Around The NFL Podcast. Now free of the “shadowy league figures,” the heroes are fully unleashed on the award-winning Heed The Call podcast, your home for unique coverage of every league storyline with familiar friends, authentic analysis – and yes – just a touch of mirth.

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