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. 3d ago

    South Dakota’s Matt Vitzthum on Building a Winner in the MVFC | Ep. 73

    South Dakota head coach Matt Vitzthum joins The Left Hash Call to break down his journey from small-town Iowa to leading one of the premier programs in FCS football.Vitzthum’s path started at Wartburg College, where he transitioned from player to student assistant and discovered his future in coaching. From there came stops at St. Cloud State and Wittenberg before an 11-year run at Grand Valley State, where he eventually became offensive coordinator.In 2024, he joined South Dakota and helped the Coyotes win a share of the Missouri Valley Football Conference championship and reach the FCS semifinals. Now, he takes over as the program’s head coach.

    South Dakota’s Matt Vitzthum on Building a Winner in the MVFC | Ep. 73

  2. 4d ago

    Why Old-School Coaches Can Relate to Gen Z Players | Brian Polian | Ep. 72

    Brian Polian has experienced college football from nearly every possible angle.He grew up around the Buffalo Bills during their run to four consecutive Super Bowls, began his coaching career under Nick Saban at Michigan State and later coached at programs including Notre Dame, Stanford, Texas A&M and LSU. He also served as the head coach at Nevada before returning to his alma mater, John Carroll University, where he is now the head football coach and vice president for athletics.In this episode of The Left Hash Call, Polian shares the Nick Saban lesson that has stayed with him throughout his career, explains what separates winning football teams from undisciplined ones and discusses why the modern college football system has become increasingly transactional.He also breaks down why coaches must adapt when leading Gen Z athletes, why relationships remain the foundation of effective coaching and how returning to Division III helped him rediscover one of the purest forms of the game.

  3. Aug 3

    How Brennan Marion Built the Go-Go Offense | Ep. 71

    Brennan Marion’s journey is one of the most unconventional stories in college football.Before becoming Colorado’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach under Coach Prime, Marion went from an overlooked military kid to junior college, lived with eight people in a one-bedroom apartment, became a record-setting receiver at Tulsa and fought through injuries that ended his professional playing career.Coaching gave him a second life.In this episode, Brennan explains how his earliest coaching experiences shaped him, how one playoff loss helped inspire the Go-Go Offense and why he continued betting on his own system when more traditional career paths were available. That offense eventually helped transform programs, produce one of the greatest upsets in college football history and earn recognition from John Madden’s family.We also discuss:Why he left a head-coaching position to join Coach Prime at ColoradoThe origins and evolution of the Go-Go OffenseLiving in a locker room during his junior-college journeyHow his first players helped save his life after footballBuilding winning programs with limited resourcesWhat he learned from Gus Malzahn, Mike London, Steve Sarkisian and Mark WhippleHis approach to developing young quarterbacksWhy coaches should stop chasing the next job and make their current opportunity greatBrennan’s philosophy is simple: do great work, serve the people around you and trust that your gift will eventually create opportunities you could not have predicted.Hosted By Seth Howard & Dan CaseyProduced By Sizzle Media

    How Brennan Marion Built the Go-Go Offense | Ep. 71

  4. Jul 27

    Why Iowa Treats Special Teams Differently | Chris Polizzi | Ep. 70

    At Iowa, special teams are not an afterthought. They are part of the program’s identity.In this episode of The Left Hash Call, Iowa Special Teams Coordinator Chris Polizzi shares the winding coaching journey that brought him through Central Methodist, UCLA, Utah, Iowa, Western Carolina, Tennessee Tech, UT Martin and Tulsa—and ultimately back to Iowa City.Polizzi discusses the relationships that opened doors throughout his career, what he learned working under coaches such as Kyle Whittingham, Kirk Ferentz and Norm Parker, and why becoming a coordinator is more about managing people than installing a playbook.He also explains how Iowa builds its special teams culture, why the entire coaching staff is involved, how players can create value and earn a role through special teams, and the responsibility he feels to “leave the jersey in a better place.”This conversation is about much more than punting, coverage units or scheme. It is about relationships, leadership, family, player development and becoming a steward of something bigger than yourself.

    Why Iowa Treats Special Teams Differently | Chris Polizzi | Ep. 70

  5. Jul 20

    Crash Course: College Football’s Fastest Offense | Ep. 69

    Welcome to Crash Course, a new series from The Left Hash Call breaking down football concepts, systems and ideas with the coaches who actually teach them.In this episode, Drake University offensive coordinator Joe Matheson gives us a crash course on the Top Gun Offense — an aggressive, ultra-tempo system built around relentless pace, quarterback involvement in the run game, RPOs and freedom within the system.We break down how the offense uses numbers, leverage and grass to find space, why adding the quarterback as a runner creates problems for a defense, how base concepts are layered into explosive play-action shots, and why giving players freedom after the snap can make a simple system incredibly difficult to defend.From averaging more than 90 plays per game to producing over 3,000 rushing yards and 5,000 passing yards in a season, this is an inside look at the philosophy behind one of the most productive offenses in college football.Subscribe for more Crash Course episodes breaking down the game with coaches from across college football.

    Crash Course: College Football’s Fastest Offense | Ep. 69

  6. Jul 13

    He Was Coaching Receivers While Still Playing | Levi Jungling | Ep. 68

    Dordt offensive coordinator Levi Jungling joins The Left Hash Call to talk about one of the most unique journeys in college football.Before he was calling plays for one of the NAIA’s most productive offenses, Jungling was one of the best receivers in Dordt history — and at one point, he was literally coaching the receivers while still playing.In this episode, Levi breaks down his path from Pella Christian to Dordt, the influence of Coach Joel Penner, what it was like becoming an offensive coordinator in his early 20s, how he sees option football, why calm matters on game day, and how faith shapes the way Dordt builds its program.This one gets into football, leadership, identity, play calling, family, faith, and what it means to keep making college football great.

    He Was Coaching Receivers While Still Playing | Levi Jungling | Ep. 68

  7. Jul 6

    The D3 National Champions Have a New Head Coach | Jake Wissing | Ep. 67

    UW–River Falls reached the top of Division III football by winning the first national championship in program history. Then, almost immediately, everything changed.Head coach Matt Walker departed for Drake, members of the coaching staff followed, and Jake Wissing was presented with a career-defining decision: leave for a Division I opportunity or stay and lead the program he had spent 15 years helping build.He chose River Falls.In this episode of The Left Hash Call, Seth Howard sits down with the new head football coach at UW–River Falls to discuss the emotional aftermath of the national championship, the first team meeting after Walker’s departure, why Wissing remained with the Falcons and how he plans to make the program his own without abandoning what made it successful.Wissing also explains the four pillars shaping his vision—empower, develop, lead and serve—his approach to rebuilding the coaching staff, the challenge of replacing a legendary quarterback and why the defending national champions should not be counted out.The personnel may be different. The leadership may be different. But at River Falls, the standard has not changed.Topics include:Jake Wissing’s decision to stay at UW–River FallsTaking over after Matt Walker’s departureThe emotional first meeting with the teamBuilding his own identity as a head coachPromoting Coach Wood to defensive coordinatorHiring a new offensive coordinatorReplacing key players from a national championship rosterMaintaining a championship cultureWhy the Falcons believe they can compete againSubscribe to The Left Hash Call for conversations with the coaches, players and people shaping college football.Produced by Sizzle Media.Hosted by Seth Howard.

    The D3 National Champions Have a New Head Coach | Jake Wissing | Ep. 67

  8. Jun 29

    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.

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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
    74
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