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Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerHow Mike Vrabel Turned the Patriots AroundDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are back for more Super Bowl LX coverage! First, Marc Sessler plays trivia before we catch up on some news. Then, The Athletic's Chad Graff joins to break down how Mike Vrabel was able to turn the Patriots from a team picking in the top five in the draft to Super Bowl contender just 10 months later. After that, Brian Baldinger stops by to preview Super Bowl LX.
0:00 Super Bowl Week
1:55 Super Bowl Trivia!
11:57 NFL News Catch-Up
14:36 Roger Goodell on Steve Tisch
19:14 Maye-nard...
2026-02-051h 10Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerNFL 2025 Week 15 Preview + TNF RecapDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to preview ALL the games on the awesome, jam-packed 2025 NFL Week 15 slate! We start this week with an absolute banger of a five-pack late window that includes three great matchups: Packers at Broncos, Lions at Rams, and (hopefully) the return of Philip Rivers in Seattle. Next, we take a call from an NFL league official before building out our Sunday Quad Box. After that, we hit the prime time games and roll through The Other Ones. We finish the preview portion with our Blind Locks for Week 15, and close the...
2025-12-122h 01Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerNFL Week 13 Power Rankings + Spicy Monday HeadlinesDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are back to recap the final game of Week 12 with the Monday night matchup between the Carolina Panthers and San Francisco 49ers! Then, we react to some spicy Monday headlines, including a defensive coordinator firing and three major quarterback news items. Finally, we unveil the Official Power Rankings of Record for Week 13!
0:00 Coming up on today’s show…
0:23 MNF Recap: Panthers at 49ers
12:31 Lock Standings Check-In
15:46 NFL News + Adam Schein Check-In
17:07 Giants fire DC Shane Bowen
22:47 QB Baker Mayfield has AC j...
2025-11-251h 07Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler2025 NFL Week 12 Recap: Hang On!Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to recap ALL the NFL Week 12 games after an extremely fun Sunday of football! We start with the Sunday night matchup before hitting our Theme for Week 12. Then we roll through the rest of the games, and close the show with breaking news!
0:00 Full NFL Week 12 Recap
1:40 SNF: Buccaneers at Rams Recap
9:20 Theme of the Week for Week 12
12:25 Eagles at Cowboys Recap
22:36 Colts at Chiefs Recap
31:49 Steelers at Bears Recap
36:56 Doc Check-In
2025-11-241h 43Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerNFL 2025 Week 12 Preview + TNF RecapDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to preview ALL the games on the 2025 NFL Week 12 slate! But first, we recap the first game of Week 12, the Thursday night tilt between the Bills and Texans. After that, we begin the previews in the prime time window before building out our Sunday Quad Box. Next, we hit the late slate and then welcome in Brian Baldinger for our weekly segment, this time talking Eagles defense vs Cowboys offense and the state of Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence. Finally, we roll through the last five games as part of The...
2025-11-211h 55Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerNFL Week 12 Power Rankings Movement + MNF RecapDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are back to recap the final game of Week 11 with the Monday night matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Las Vegas Raiders! Then, we cover some news and finally, we unveil the Official Power Rankings of Record for Week 12!
0:00 Coming up on today’s show
3:01 MNF: Cowboys at Raiders Recap
15:23 Ja’Marr Chase suspended
18:41 Michael Penix placed on IR
23:41 Aaron Rodgers 50-50 for Sunday
26:31 What’s up with Abdul Carter?
31:38 Week 12 Power Rankings
49:33 Announcements & Wrap Up
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2025-11-181h 00Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler2025 NFL Week 11 Recap: The Sunday I Turned PrettyDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to recap ALL the NFL Week 11 games from the best Sunday of the year thus far! We start with the Sunday night matchup between the Lions and Eagles before hitting our Theme for Week 11. Then we roll through the rest of the games, including some really spectacular showdowns.
0:00 Full NFL Week 11 Recap
2:57 SNF: Lions at Eagles Recap
14:05 Theme of Week 11
16:11 Seahawks at Rams Recap
26:16 Chiefs at Broncos Recap
40:05 Buccaneers at Bills Recap
50:36 Bears...
2025-11-172h 00Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerNFL 2025 Week 11 Preview + TNF RecapDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to preview ALL the games on the 2025 NFL Week 11 slate! We start this week with the Sunday night game, a matchup of two top-5 power ranked teams in the Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles. Next, we hit the three best games from the late window, including two absolute bangers: a top-2 HTC Power Ranking matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams, and a top-10 matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos. After that, we build our Sunday Quad-Box from the early slate and then welcome Brian...
2025-11-141h 58Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerHUGE Power Rankings Shakeup + Daboll Fired & MNF RecapDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are back to recap the final game of Week 10 with the Monday night matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers! Then, we have major news to react to as the Giants fired Head Coach Brian Daboll on Monday. Finally, we unveil a massive shakeup to the Official Power Rankings of Record for Week 11!
0:00 MNF Recap: Eagles at Packers
17:54 Giants fire head coach Brian Daboll
28:06 QB Joe Burrow returned to practice
33:24 Week 11 Power Rankings
56:35 Wrap Up
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2025-11-111h 01Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler2025 NFL Week 10 Recap: Kitty Bites!Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to recap ALL the Sunday NFL Week 10 games! We start with Patriots at Buccaneers before hitting our Theme for Week 10. Then we roll through the rest of the games, wrapping up the show with the Sunday night tilt between the Steelers and Chargers.
0:00 Full NFL Week 10 Recap
3:23 Patriots at Buccaneers Recap
12:43 Theme of Week 10
14:41 Rams at 49ers Recap
22:48 Ravens at Vikings Recap
32:20 Giants at Bears Recap
43:07 Jaguars at Texans Recap
51:00 Lions...
2025-11-101h 57Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerNFL 2025 Week 10 Preview + TNF RecapDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to preview ALL the games on the 2025 NFL Week 10 slate! But first, unfortunately we have to recap a miserable Thursday night matchup between the Raiders and Broncos. After the break, we get to the Week 10 preview, starting this week with a pair of exciting prime time games before hitting the late window. Next, we build our Sunday Quad-Box from the early slate and then welcome Brian Baldinger onto the show for his weekly segment to hit on the Berlin game, the Saints at Panthers matchup, and the game Baldy will...
2025-11-071h 39Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerTrade Deadline LIVE: Jets Load Up, Colts & Cowboys Swing Big, and MORE!Dan Hanzus, Marc Sessler and Conor Orr are LIVE to react to the 2025 NFL Trade Deadline. A super active trade deadline! Sauce Gardner, Quinnen Williams, Logan Wilson, Rasheed Shahid, Jakobi Meyers, and MORE!
0:00 Trade Deadline Has Passed!
2:26 Jets Sell Pieces for Draft Picks
12:17 Joe Caporoso joins
25:22 Chat Reactions
28:09 Colts add Sauce Gardner
36:39 Cowboys add Quinnen Williams
44:10 Other Deadline Deals
50:10 Chat Q&A
1:07:22 Wrap Up
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2025-11-051h 11Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerNFL Week 10 Power Rankings + Cardinals-Cowboys MNF RecapDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are back to recap the final game of Week 9 with the Monday night matchup between the Arizona Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys! We also share the wild comments made by Jerry Jones on Monday. After that, we run through some news, mostly reacting to coach quotes from Monday, and injury updates. Finally, we unveil the Official Week 10 consensus Power Rankings of Record!
0:00 MNF Recap: Cardinals at Cowboys
10:17 Jerry Jones Trade Comments
21:21 NFL News
29:29 Monday Coach Quotes
41:58 Injury Updates
45:18 Jaelan Phillips traded...
2025-11-041h 07Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler2025 NFL Week 9 Recap: I Don't Know $#!tDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to recap ALL the Sunday NFL Week 9 games! We start with the supposed Game of the Year between the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills before rolling through all the upsets, shoot-outs, new NFL records and the rest of the action from a crazy Week 9 in the NFL.
0:00 Full NFL Week 9 Recap
1:31 Chiefs at Bills Recap
11:47 Theme of the Week: Week 9
14:23 Bears at Bengals Recap
24:43 Colts at Steelers Recap
33:21 Conor’s Halloween Candy
35:20 Vi...
2025-11-031h 55Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerNFL 2025 Week 9 Preview + TNF RecapDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to preview ALL the games on the 2025 NFL Week 9 slate! But first, we recap the first game of the week between the Baltimore Ravens and Miami Dolphins. After the break, we get to the Week 9 preview, starting again this week with the late window and the potential Game of the Year between the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills. Next, we build our Sunday Quad-Box from the early slate ahead of the prime time previews. After that, roll through The Other Ones and finish the show with our Blind Locks...
2025-10-311h 42Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerNFL Week 9 Power Rankings + Commanders-Chiefs MNF RecapDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are back to recap the final game of Week 8 with the Monday night matchup between the Washington Commanders and Kansas City Chiefs! After that, we run through some news, mostly injury related. Finally, we unveil the Official Week 9 consensus Power Rankings of Record!
0:00 MNF Commanders at Chiefs Recap
10:10 NFL News
14:02 Vikings QB Carson Wentz out for season with shoulder injury
21:25 Bills DT Ed Oliver has a torn bicep
23:59 Bengals Players Only Meeting
31:29 Patrick Surtain out with pectoral injury
35:32...
2025-10-281h 01Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler2025 NFL Week 8 Recap: Here's Your ButtocksDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to recap ALL the Sunday NFL Week 8 games! We start with Sunday night football, run through some of the day's biggest games, hit the AFC East matchups, and then roll through the rest. We close the show with a word from legendary quarterback Terry Bradshaw.
0:00 Full NFL Week 8 Recap
2:07 SNF: Packers at Steelers Recap
10:11 Theme of Week 8
12:18 Cowboys at Broncos Recap
19:39 Bears at Ravens Recap
29:24 Giants at Eagles Recap
37:22 Jets Legend Nick Mangold...
2025-10-271h 36Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerNFL 2025 Week 8 Preview + TNF RecapDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to preview ALL the games on the 2025 NFL Week 8 slate! But first, we recap the first game of the week between the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Chargers. After the break, we get to the Week 8 preview, starting again this week with the late window of games. Next, we build our Sunday Quad-Box from the early slate ahead of our weekly segment, Insider Calls with Brian Baldinger, who helps us preview the prime time games. After that, we take a moment to discuss Conor's sandwich and Aaron Rodgers before moving...
2025-10-241h 47Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerNFL Week 8 Power Rankings + MNF Double-Header RecapDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are back to recap the final two games of Week 7 with the Monday night matchups, first the "real" MNF game, a potential NFC Title Game preview between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Detroit Lions, and then the "fake" MNF game featuring the Houston Texans and Seattle Seahawks. After that, we quickly - and I mean quickly - run through some news, before turning to the Official Week 8 consensus Power Rankings of Record!
0:00 MNF Double-Header Recap!
6:01 Buccaneers at Lions Recap
15:03 Texans at Seahawks Recap
26:44...
2025-10-2150 minHeed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler2025 NFL Week 7 Recap: Back Where We BelongDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to recap ALL the Sunday NFL Week 7 games! We start with some NFC East action as we move through the entire Sunday slate.
0:00 Full NFL Week 7 Recap
4:20 Week 7 Theme of the Week
5:33 Giants at Broncos Recap
17:37 Eagles at Vikings Recap
30:07 Commanders at Cowboys Recap
39:59 Packers at Cardinals Recap
45:40 Colts at Chargers Recap
54:35 Marc’s Texts
57:06 Panthers at Jets Recap
1:04:00 Saints at Bears Recap
1:09:59 Patriots at Ti...
2025-10-201h 50Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerNFL 2025 Week 7 Preview + TNF RecapDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to preview ALL the games on the 2025 NFL Week 7 slate! But first, we recap the AFC North Thursday night showdown between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals, AKA the Icy Hot Bowl. After the break, we get to the Week 7 preview, starting this week with the late window of games. Next, we hit the final 2025 London game and then build our Sunday Quad-Box from the early slate. Next up is our weekly segment Insider Calls with Brian Baldinger, where we look at the concern level for the Eagles, the Vikings...
2025-10-171h 55Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerNFL Week 7 Power Rankings + MNF Double-Header RecapDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are back to recap the final two games of Week 6 with the Monday night matchups, first the "real" MNF game between the Chicago Bears and Washington Commanders, and then the "fake" MNF game featuring the Buffalo Bills and Atlanta Falcons. After that, we run through some news, including the Titans decision to fire head coach Brian Callahan. After that, it's on to the Official Week 7 consensus Power Rankings of Record!
0:00 MNF Double-Header
1:05 Bears at Commanders Recap
9:17 Bills at Falcons Recap
19:52 NFL News
20:01...
2025-10-141h 19Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler2025 NFL Week 6 Recap: Clock In, Clock Out!Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to recap ALL the Sunday NFL Week 6 games! We start with the SNF matchup between the Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs before getting into the rest of the Sunday slate...
0:00 Full NFL Week 6 Recap
2:28 SNF: Lions at Chiefs Recap
11:35 Theme of the Week
14:36 Seahawks at Jaguars Recap
23:12 49ers at Buccaneers Recap
33:02 Cowboys at Panthers Recap
39:57 London: Broncos at Jets Recap
48:11 Cardinals at Colts Recap
58:01 Patriots at Saints Recap
2025-10-131h 46Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerNFL 2025 Week 6 Preview + TNF RecapDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to preview ALL the games on the 2025 NFL Week 6 slate! But first, we recap the stunning NFC East matchup on Thursday night between the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants! After the break, we get to the Week 6 preview, starting this week with the Sunday night game as the Lions head to Kansas City. Next, we run through the two best games in the late slate before moving to the London game. After that, we build our Sunday Quad-Box from the early window and then go to our weekly segment...
2025-10-101h 52Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerNFL Week 6 Power Rankings + Chiefs-Jaguars MNF RecapDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are back to recap the final game of Week 5 with the Monday night matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Jacksonville Jaguars! After that, we run through some news, discussing Jonathan Gannon and the Cardinals, a potential quarterback change in Cincinnati, and Mark Sanchez's arrest. Next, Pete Sweeney joins the show from Jacksonville to talk Chiefs before we finish with the Official Week 6 consensus Power Rankings of Record!
0:00 MNF Recap: Chiefs at Jaguars
12:14 NFL News
13:27 Jonathan Gannon’s Gaffe
19:14 Bengals ready to make a QB...
2025-10-071h 18Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler2025 NFL Week 5 Recap, Operation: Separation!Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to recap ALL the Sunday NFL Week 5 games! We start with the thrilling SNF matchup between the Patriots and Bills before getting into the rest of the Sunday slate.
0:00 Full NFL Week 5 Recap
1:23 SNF Patriots at Bills Recap
12:25 Theme of the Week
15:11 Buccaneers at Seahawks Recap
24:28 Broncos at Eagles Recap
36:05 Commanders at Chargers Recap
40:39 Giants at Saints Recap
47:22 Cowboys at Jets Recap
56:06 Texans at Ravens Recap
1:05:46 Vikings...
2025-10-061h 45Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerNFL 2025 Week 5 Preview + TNF RecapDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to preview ALL the games on the 2025 NFL Week 5 slate! But first, we recap the overtime thriller on Thursday night between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams! After the break, we get to the Week 5 preview, starting once again this week with the late slate. Then, after a brief aside for Conor versus Gravy, we hit the London game and build our Sunday Quad-Box from the early slate. Next, we go to our weekly segment Insider Calls with Brian Baldinger to get Baldy's breakdowns on Dak Prescott's play...
2025-10-032h 04Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerThe Rise of the Seahawks, Salty Takes for 2025 + TNF Preview!Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are back for the weekly installment of The End Around! This week, we start by sharing something we LOVE about the 2025 NFL season thus far, including the Eagles' 4-0 start despite some concerning advanced analytics, the rise of the Seahawks, and the new knuckleball kick-off strategy. Then we run through some fun news items and an interesting HTC Hotline voicemail before welcoming Patrick "RotoPat" Dougherty onto the show! RotoPat and the heroes talk movies and share what's grinding their gears about this NFL season. Finally, we preview the upcoming Thursday Night Football matchup between the...
2025-10-021h 21Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerNFL Week 5 Power Rankings + MNF Double-Header RecapDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are back to recap the final games of Week 4 with the Monday night double-header, starting with the Jets at Dolphins matchup and then spinning to the snooze-fest that was Bengals at Broncos. After that, we run through some news before finishing with the Week 5 consensus power rankings!
0:00 Coming Up
1:29 Jets at Dolphins MNF Recap
17:37 Bengals at Broncos MNF Recap
25:52 NFL News
28:02 49ers Injury Situation
32:04 Robert Saleh vs Liam Coen Follow-Up
38:18 Ben Johnson’s Halftime Snafu
45:23 Other NF...
2025-09-301h 20Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler2025 NFL Week 4 Recap: AMPUTATION ACCOMPLISHED!Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to recap ALL the Sunday NFL Week 4 games! We start with the Ravens-Chiefs matchup before getting into the rest of the Sunday slate, finishing with the Sunday Night tilt between Micah Parson's Packers and Jerry Jones' Cowboys.
0:00 Week 4 Recap
2:05 Theme of the Week
3:36 Ravens at Chiefs Recap
12:31 Colts at Rams Recap
21:08 Eagles at Buccaneers Recap
32:24 Chargers at Giants Recap
42:57 Vikings at Steelers Dublin Game Recap
52:33 Jaguars at 49ers Recap
1:01:24...
2025-09-291h 56Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerNFL 2025 Week 4 Preview + TNF RecapDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to preview ALL the games on the 2025 NFL Week 4 slate! But first, we recap the Thursday night divisional game between the Seattle Seahawks and Arizona Cardinals! After the break, we get to the Week 4 preview, starting this week with the late slate and the game of the week: Ravens at Chiefs. Then, we hit some other late games and build our Sunday Quad-Box from the early slate. Next, we go to our weekly segment Insider Calls with Brian Baldinger to get Baldy's help previewing the Sunday night tilt between the...
2025-09-261h 56Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerJaxson Dart QB1, Tom Brady's Response + TNF Preview!Dan Hanzus, Marc Sessler and Conor Orr are back for the weekly installment of The End Around, running through the latest news items and NFL moments that captured our attention since Monday, including the BIG news that rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart will start for the Giants on Sunday. We cap off the show with a preview of Seahawks at Cardinals on Thursday night and a quick pop culture check-in.
0:00 Coming Up
0:43 The Rapture
6:36 NFL News
7:21 Jaxson Dart to start
16:48 Brian Callahan demotes himself
20:31 Tom...
2025-09-251h 08Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerNFL Week 4 Power Rankings + Lions-Ravens MNF RecapDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are back to recap the final game of Week 3 with the Monday night showdown in Baltimore between the Lions and Ravens. Then, we run through some big news and finally finish up with our Week 4 consensus power rankings!
0:00 Lions at Ravens MNF Recap
17:43 NFL News Catch-Up
20:02 Is it Jaxson Dart time in New York?
28:47 49ers DE Nick Bosa tears ACL
31:54 CeeDee Lamb’s sprained ankle
36:02 Matt LaFleur’s Displeasure
40:20 Other NFL News
49:45 Week 4 Power Rankings
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2025-09-231h 13Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler2025 NFL Week 3 Recap: A Blotched Out SunDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to recap ALL the Sunday NFL Week 3 games! We start with the Sunday night tilt between the Chiefs and Giants before getting into the rest of the Sunday slate, finishing with Falcons at Panthers.
0:00 NFL Week 3 Recap
1:30 SNF: Chiefs at Giants Recap
12:54 Theme of Week 3
14:35 Rams at Eagles Recap
21:33 Broncos at Chargers Recap
30:47 Packers at Browns Recap
38:31 Cardinals at 49ers Recap
46:34 Cowboys at Bears Recap
53:34 Jets at Buccaneers Recap
2025-09-221h 54Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerNFL 2025 Week 3 Preview + TNF RecapDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to preview ALL the games on the 2025 NFL Week 3 slate! But first, we recap the Thursday night game between the Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills! After the break, we build our Sunday Quad-Box from the early slate before hitting the top three late window games. Next, we go to our weekly segment Insider Calls with Brian Baldinger to get Baldy's tape observations heading into the new week. Then, we're on to the prime time games before we run through "The Other Ones" to cover any games we missed. Finally, we...
2025-09-191h 50Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerTHE END AROUND: Tush Push Exhaustion, Flag Football in the Middle East (!?) + TNF Preview!Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Pete Sweeney of the Kansas City Star for the weekly Wednesday installment of The End Around, running through the latest news items and NFL moments that captured our attention since Monday. We cap off the show with a preview of Dolphins at Bills on Thursday night and a network TV drama check-in.
0:00 The End Around: Week 3
1:54 Pete Sweeney joins
7:57 Chiefs Panic Meter
12:54 Tush Push Drama
19:17 Mindset of Green Bay Packers
27:00 Best football player in the world?
2025-09-181h 11Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerNFL Week 3 Power Rankings + MNF Double-Header RecapDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are back to recap the final games of Week 2 with the Monday night double-header, starting with the thriller in Houston between the Buccaneers and Texans before covering the late-night showdown in Las Vegas between the Raiders and Chargers. Then, we run through the major quarterback injuries coming out of the weekend and finally finish up with our Week 3 consensus power rankings!
0:00 Show Start
3:03 MNF Recap: Buccaneers at Texans
14:56 MNF Recap: Chargers at Raiders
33:42 Final MNF thoughts
40:32 Joe Burrow needs surgery
45:26...
2025-09-161h 08Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler2025 NFL Week 2 Recap: Football Showed Up!Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to recap ALL the Sunday NFL Week 2 games! We start with the Sunday night tilt between the Falcons and Vikings before getting into the rest of the Sunday slate, finishing with 49ers at Saints.
0:00 FULL Week 2 Recap
0:52 SNF: Falcons at Vikings Recap
7:45 Theme of the Week
9:32 Eagles at Chiefs Recap
18:02 Giants at Cowboys Recap
27:19 Jaguars at Bengals Recap
34:34 Bears at Lions Recap
39:19 Browns at Ravens
45:06 Bills at Jets Recap
2025-09-151h 37Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerNFL 2025 Week 2 Preview + TNF RecapDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to preview ALL the games on the 2025 NFL Week 2 slate! But first, we recap the Thursday night game between the Washington Commanders and Green Bay Packers! After the break, we build our Sunday Quad-Box from the early slate before hitting the main screen and second screen for the late window. Next, we debut a new weekly segment featuring Baldy AKA Brian Baldinger's tape observations heading into the new week. Then, we're on to the prime time games before we run through "The Other Ones" to cover any games we missed...
2025-09-121h 33Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerTHE END AROUND: J.J. McCarthy’s Award, Coach Quotes, TNF Preview & MORE!Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr for the weekly Wednesday installment of The End Around, running through the latest news items and NFL moments that captured our attention since Monday. We cap off the show with a preview of Commanders at Packers on Thursday night.
0:00 The End-Around
7:21 Ravens Fans
10:02 Jalen Carter avoids suspension
12:08 Chiefs Talk
17:07 George Kittle to IR
18:19 J.J. McCarthy
26:24 Mysterious guest phone call
35:08 Coach Quotes
42:05 Bill BeliCheck-In
47:21 Miscellaneous roster moves
2025-09-111h 11Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerNFL Week 2 Power Rankings + Vikings-Bears MNF RecapDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are back to recap the final game of Week 1 with the electric game between the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears. Then, we run through some NFL headlines to catch up on the latest news before finishing with our Week 2 NFL Power Rankings!
0:00 Vikings at Bears MNF Recap
17:32 NFL News Catch-Up
26:29 49ers injuries
29:58 Russell Wilson to remain starting QB
32:08 Mike McDaniel Monday comments
39:46 NFL Injury News
46:53 Week 2 Power Rankings
58:21 Wrap Up
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2025-09-091h 04Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerNFL 2025 Week 1 RecapDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to recap ALL the Sunday NFL Week 1 games as well as the Friday night matchup in Brazil! We start with the early contender for game of the season, Ravens at Bills, before jumping to Lions at Packers. We run through the rest of the games and finish with Panthers at Jaguars.
0:00 NFL Week 1 Recap
1:48 Ravens at Bills Recap
11:45 Lions at Packers Recap
21:48 Steelers at Jets Recap
32:38 49ers at Seahawks Recap
41:54 Chiefs at Chargers Recap
2025-09-081h 47Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerNFL 2025 Week 1 Preview + TNF RecapDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to preview ALL the games on the 2025 NFL Week 1 slate! But first, we recap the Thursday night opener between the Cowboys and Eagles, a game that had it all: players spitting, ejections, weather delays, and more! After the break, we unveil the new-look Thursday preview show, starting with the late window of games. Next, we build our Sunday Quad-Box from the early slate before hitting the Sunday night preview between the Ravens and Bills. After that, we run through "The Other Ones" to cover any games that were missed before...
2025-09-051h 27Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler2025 NFL Season Predictions: Awards, Playoffs & Super Bowl LX!Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr for a full podcast of 2025 NFL season predictions! We start with the various NFL Honors awards: Coach of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Offensive Player of the Year, Rookies of the Year, Comeback Player, and MVP. Then, we take a quick break from predictions for a Hot Butts follow up before diving into the playoffs: AFC & NFC division winners, conference championship matchups, and the winner of Super Bowl LX.
0:00 Show Start
5:37 2025 NFL Season Predictions
8:09 Coach of the Year
2025-09-041h 13Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler2025 Hot Butt Rankings!!Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Sports Illustrated's Conor Orr and James Palmer of Bleacher Report and The Athletic podcast "Scoop City" to talk through all 32 head coaches and just how warm their seat is heading into the 2025 NFL season. The Ol' Zeusser has grouped the head coaches into five categories based on how safe their job should be this year, and the group debates the placement of each coach in each tier.
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6:00 Hot Butt Rankings 2025
8:48 The Honeymoon Phase
23:38 Deathproof
30:11 I Feel Good
2025-09-011h 15Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerMicah Parsons TRADED: Around the NFC In Exactly 48 MinutesThe Dallas Cowboys have traded two-time first-team All Pro outside linebacker Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers! Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler react before they're joined by the voice of the Browns, Andrew Siciliano, and Gravedigger to go arooouund the NFC in exactly 48 minutes. Three minutes per team, everything you need to know with the preseason in the rearview mirror. We start with the NFC East (18:03) before moving to the NFC North (31:13), NFC South (46:48), and finally finish with the NFC West (1:00:25).
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13:38 Around the NFC
18:03 Around the NFC...
2025-08-291h 19Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerAround The AFC In Exactly 48 MinutesDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Chris Brockman of the Rich Eisen Show and Arif Hasan of Wide Left to go arooouund the AFC in exactly 48 minutes. Three minutes per team, everything you need to know with the preseason in the rearview mirror. We start with the AFC East (10:27) before moving to the AFC North (24:03). After taking a halftime break to run through notable roster cuts (45:30), we then hit the AFC South (50:00) and finally finish with the AFC West (1:07:28).
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10:27 Around the AFC East
24:03 Around the AFC North
2025-08-271h 26Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerJordan Rodrigue’s Summer Training Camp Tour NotebookDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Jourdan Rodrigue for a Training Camp Notebook dump! Before we get into Jourdan's summer vacation traveling to NFL training camps around the country, first Dan is met with some logical resistance to his anti-Nick Sirianni take from the last pod. Then, we hit some NFL news, including the end of Commanders WR Terry McLaurin's extended hold-in. After the break, Jourdan tells us about surfing around the country to visit various NFL training camps and what she learned about each team she visited.
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2:16 Jourdan...
2025-08-261h 19Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerHTC Mailbag: Who is the Dalton Line of NFL Head Coaches?Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to catch up on some news and open up a robust HTC mailbag, including the burning question: Who is the Dalton Line of NFL head coaches? Thanks to all the Heedonists for submitting your questions!
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7:33 Tyson Bagent extension
10:52 Flurry of NFL trades
13:55 New stadium cameras
19:04 Rapid fire news
22:27 Crisis Management Hotline
27:17 HTC Mailbag (Dalton Line of Head Coaches)
1:10:23 Wrap Up
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2025-08-221h 12Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler2nd Annual Fantasy Extravaganza!!!Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by a variety of fantasy football experts to prepare all you Heedonists for your upcoming drafts! First, the Talented Mr. Roto himself, Matthew Berry, joins the program to cover general quarterback strategies and dish out advice on an array of players and topics, including his Ride or Die player for 2025. After that, Reception Perception creator Matt Harmon shares the rookies who will win your leagues. Matt also gives us his league-winning player for this season. Next up is a Fantasy Extravaganza staple, Patrick "RotoPat" Daugherty, with his Do Not Draft list. And finally...
2025-08-211h 25Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerEverything that Mattered from Preseason Week 2Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to recap the second week of NFL Preseason action by covering the things that actually MATTERED with a heavy emphasis on not overreacting. Is Caleb Williams starting to "get it" under Ben Johnson's tutelage? Should we be concerned for the Bills? The Browns have named Joe Flacco their starting quarterback for Week 1, but where does that leave Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders? Are the New York Football Giants going to surprise people this season with their ferocious front four? And what about the Raiders offense with rookie of the year...
2025-08-191h 05Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerNFL Over/Under Win Totals 2025: DRAFT EDITIONDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr and Dave Dameshek for our annual NFL Over/Under Win Totals episode, this time in the form of a draft! Each of the heroes select their four favorite overs or unders for the upcoming season in the form of a snake draft.
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10:20 Win Totals Over/Under Draft Order
11:44 Round 1
29:50 Round 2
44:50 Round 3
59:42 Round 4
1:17:43 Wrap Up
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2025-08-151h 19Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerAFC West DEEP DIVE with Matt "Money" Smith & Pete SweeneyDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Matt "Money" Smith and Pete Sweeney to examine one of the most interesting divisions in the NFL: the AFC West. But first, some news! Packers QB Jordan Love had a procedure on his left thumb, Bills RB James Cook has agreed to an extension, the Nevada Supreme Court sides with Jon Gruden in his lawsuit against the NFL, Browns QB Shedeur Sanders has an oblique injury, and we check in with Quiet Storm Crisis Management. Then, Matt "Money" Smith joins to talk Chargers and the rest of the AFC West before Pete...
2025-08-141h 20Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerEverything that Mattered from Preseason Week 1Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to recap the first week of NFL Preseason action by covering the things that actually MATTERED. Rookie quarterbacks including Shedeur Sanders, Cam Ward and Jaxson Dart, Patriots rookies impressing (and Tom Brady getting a statue), the Chiefs first-round left tackle, Anthony Richardson's injury along with Tyler Warren's nice game, Geno Smith flipping off the fans, Willie Lampkin serving up pancakes, and a new admission to the Kicker Club (with bottle service). Plus injury updates, Heedonist reviews, and Conor's big weekend!
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4:40 NFL...
2025-08-121h 10Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerNFL Team Slogans for 2025Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr and Arif Hasan for an annual tradition: announcing slogans for every NFL team for the 2025 season! First, we look ahead to the first week of preseason action with things to watch this weekend and catch up on a bit of news. Then, Arif joins and we pitch dozens of potential team slogans for 2025.
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6:07 Preseason Preview
24:55 2025 Team Slogans
1:00:05 Wrap Up
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2025-08-081h 03Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerPanic Time for Rams, Marc Has a Chargers Thing & QUARTERBACK ReviewDan 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 ba...
2025-08-071h 20Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerWonders, Oddities, Revelations & Horrors of the 2025 Football AlmanacDan 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...
2025-08-051h 03Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerNFL Power Rankings: Preseason EditionDan 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.
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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
2025-08-011h 14Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerNFL “Making The Leap” Candidates in 2025Dan 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.
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6:05 Bo Nix Year 2 Expectations
19:07 Making the Leap Candidates
50:30 NFL News
2025-07-301h 07Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerNFL Training Camp Storylines that Deserve More AttentionDan 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...
2025-07-291h 02Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerNFL Training Camp: Justin Fields Hurt, Tua on Tyreek and the Travis Hunter Plan in DuvalDan 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...
2025-07-251h 11Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerWe'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...
2025-07-231h 08Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerSummer School in Session: Rodgers' Last Dance, NFL Collusion Scandal??Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr and Jourdan Rodrigue to wrap up the week and send Marc off on his bon voyage! We start by reacting to some of the feedback on the 2025 Dalton Scale (6:17) before diving into the news (26:21): Aaron Rodgers is "pretty sure" this is his final NFL season (29:24), Pablo Torre and Mike Florio are reporting that the NFL may have colluded to prevent fully guaranteed contracts (37:02), we hear from Quiet Storm Crisis Management (54:59), and our producer gets some great news regarding a potential bill in Texas (1:00:36).
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6:17 Reactions to...
2025-06-261h 10Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerDalton Scale 2025: Searching for the NFL’s QB Prime MeridianDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr and Bill Barnwell to evaluate the Dalton Scale for the 2025 season! Who is the successor to Andy Dalton's standing as the Prime Meridian of quarterback play in the NFL? We start with players who are definitely on the right side of the Dalton line (8:17) and then hit some players who are close to the line but ultimately above it (11:39). Next, we search far and wide for the current Dalton Line quarterback, hitting on players like Aaron Rodgers, Geno Smith, Trevor Lawrence, Tua Tagovailoa, Russell Wilson, Kyler Murray, and Sam Darnold (19:45...
2025-06-231h 16Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerSchool’s Out: Takeaways from the Final Hours of NFL MinicampsDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to cap off NFL minicamps as teams head into summer break! We start by looking at the best remaining NFL free agents (7:23) before catching up on some news, including the Ravens signing CB Jaire Alexander (12:52). Is this finally the year the Ravens reach the summit? Plus, we have health updates from Chiefs minicamp (20:07), the Quiet Storm Crisis Management firm addresses the Shedeur Sanders citation (23:20), we check in on the New York Giants rookie quarterback (33:43), and Dan holds a press conference to address the backlash to his Tubi comments (43:55). Finally, we...
2025-06-201h 07Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerCowboys Are Gonna Win, Chiefs (Finally) Explosive Again? And MORE!Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to catch up on all the latest news and happenings in the NFL. We start with a run-through of the teams holding Mandatory Minicamps this week (8:33) before diving into the news: the Bengals have resumed communication with star DE Trey Hendrickson (15:23), Brian Schottenheimer believes the Cowboys "are going to win" (23:43), the Colts held a press conference to introduce their new owners (30:48), we check in on some of our favorite quarterbacks (37:39), Antonio Brown has a warrant out for his arrest (42:37), we have another Trope Alert, this time involving the Kansas City...
2025-06-171h 05Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerMinicamp Madness: Bengals, Fish Tank, Dawg Pound, Stefon Diggs, and MORE!Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to run through the biggest stories out of minicamps. Aaron Rodgers spoke from Steelers minicamp (0:25), some superstar players did not report to camp (9:40), and the Bengals are mishandling contracts again (11:48). Then, we check in on the Dolphins from inside the fish tank (17:43) and head over to the Dawg Pound (33:43) before hearing from Stefon Diggs for the first time since the boating incident (47:55). Finally, we hit some other news items (51:03) and wrap up with a new installment of Remember the Titans? (54:04)
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0:25 Aaron Rodgers reported...
2025-06-121h 05Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerRodgers-Steelers Marriage Destined to Fail + Flashpoint Focus: Indianapolis ColtsDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to catch up on the latest NFL news as mandatory minicamps begin around the league! To start, we announce that Heed the Call is now officially an award-winning podcast (2:19) before Conor joins the show (6:59). Then we hit the news, starting with a flashback to June 27, 2022 (10:13). QB Aaron Rodgers finally signed with Pittsburgh (14:34), RB Nick Chubb has agreed to a one-year deal with the Texans (23:47), the Packers are releasing CB Jaire Alexander (26:35), and Kirk Cousins is expected to attend Falcons' mandatory minicamp (30:20). After that, we welcome on The Athletic's Zak Keefer...
2025-06-101h 07Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler100 Bold Predictions for the 2025 NFL SeasonDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to look at Conor's recent column for Sports Illustrated: 100 Bold Predictions for the 2025 NFL Season! And we hit the HTC Mailbag to close out the show.
0:00 It’s Conor’s Birthday
10:16 100 Bold Predictions for the 2025 NFL Season
11:13 Derek Carr returning from retirement?
14:15 Kyler Murray on a new team?
22:56 49ers bounce back?
29:09 Caleb Williams noise
33:08 Lions taking a step back?
38:20 NFL moving to draft lottery system?
42:30 The end of a beloved fan icon?
2025-06-051h 09Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerRussell Wilson’s Confidence, Defending Stefon Diggs & Other NFL Hot TopicsDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to catch up on some news from around the league. We are officially post-June 1, which means we could see a ramp up in league activity (5:12). Frank Ragnow surprisingly announced his retirement from pro football (13:14), Kyle Pitts is drawing trade interest (17:15), Stefon Diggs could be a Patriots cut candidate (22:41) but we have a special guest on to speak in his defense (25:49), Russell Wilson believes in greatness (35:55), Jason Kelce has the perfect solution for our Olympic Flag Football debate (42:43), the Eagles have traded Bryce Huff to the 49ers (50:10), and we hold a...
2025-06-031h 01Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerTrope Alerts Abound at NFL OTAsDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to catch up on some news as Organized Team Activities are underway across the NFL! To start, we cover the Trope Alerts you need to be looking out for (2:18) before diving into the news (12:16): the Steelers quarterback situation is still unsettled (13:37), some top players are missing from OTA practices (26:23), Stefon Diggs might be having a little too much fun on a boat (29:39), the NFL's VP of Broadcast Planning & Scheduling responds to Joe Burrow's schedule comments (40:06). Then, we check in on Conor Orr's well-being after a strange phone call over the...
2025-05-291h 14Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerBrock Purdy's Payday + Caleb Williams Drama & Boom or Bust Players for 2025Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr & James Palmer to run through some NFL headlines and discuss the biggest boom or bust players for the 2025 NFL season. But first, Marc recounts his weekend acting role (2:03). Then, we get into the news (8:18): Nick Sirianni and the Eagles have agreed to a multi-year extension (8:49), NFL owners will vote this week on the proposal to ban the Tush Push and other potential rule changes (17:28), Brock Purdy is officially a franchise quarterback (20:39), Shedeur Sanders wouldn't swap jerseys with Cam Ward at the NFLPA rookie event (34:22), and a dramatic Caleb Williams story...
2025-05-201h 18Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerThe 2025 NFL Schedule Has Been Released! And Other Stuff TooDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue and Michael-Shawn Dugar to react to the full 2025 NFL schedule! But first, we wonder if the NFL should consider adopting a draft lottery (0:39). Then, we look at the Week 1 matchups (16:00), other schedule notes and the holiday games (27:31), and the international slate (38:53). Finally, we close the show with other NFL headlines (43:56), and Conor Orr pops in to share his thoughts (55:01).
0:00 NFL Schedule Release
0:39 Should the NFL adopt the draft lottery?
10:21 Celebrities at the Knicks game
13:38 NFL Schedule Reaction!
2025-05-151h 06Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerMaking Sense of Derek Carr + Shedeur Sanders & the Right to Dream BigDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to run through the hottest NFL headlines in mid May! To start, we have an honest conversation about Marc's love for the Browns and the hope of Shedeur Sanders (1:42). After that, we cover the news: Saints QB Derek Carr has announced his retirement from pro football (13:21), Browns LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah will miss the 2025 season (35:27), Giants rookie DE Abdul Carter finally has a number (37:16), Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson has not communicated with the Bengals about a contract extension (43:27), and Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter helped a woman on an airplane (49:30). Before signing...
2025-05-131h 11Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerNFL Stories That Could Shake Up the OffseasonDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to react to some blockbuster NFL news and look ahead to offseason storylines! To start, we cover the Steelers trading WR George Pickens to the Cowboys (8:57), TE Dallas Goedert's new deal with the Eagles (17:03), and the Jaguars releasing WR Gabe Davis (19:49). After that, the heroes share potential NFL offseason storylines that - if true - would rattle the NFL world (23:04). Crazy? Maybe. Plausible? Absolutely. What if the NFL expands its weekend coverage? What if the international slate extended for the entire season? What if Aaron Rodgers doesn't join the Steelers...
2025-05-081h 11Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler2025 NFL Team Optimism RankingsDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to reveal a methodically calculated list of the top ten most optimistic NFL teams for the 2025 season. But first, we hit some news (5:52): the 2027 NFL draft will be held in Washington, D.C. (6:25), QB Matthew Stafford and the Rams finally agreed on a new contract (9:20), DE Abdul Carter is again rejected when attempting to bring a Giants jersey number out of retirement (13:18), the 49ers declined trade offers for TE George Kittle before extending him (21:27), and we have more updates on Bill Belichick's personal life (24:48). Then, we get to the Optimism...
2025-05-061h 28Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerAround The NFC In 48 MinutesDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Jourdan Rodrigue and Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic to go arooouund the NFC in exactly 48 minutes. Three minutes per team, everything you need to know now that the draft is in the rearview mirror. We start with the NFC East (11:41), move to the NFC North (30:22), then hit the NFC South (48:01), and finally finish with the NFC West (1:13:09).
0:00 Around the NFC in 48 Minutes
0:39 Bill Belichick Drama
10:15 Around the NFC
11:41 Around the NFC East
12:10 Philadelphia Eagles
16:53 Washington Commanders
2025-05-011h 34Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerAround The AFC In 48 MinutesDan Hanzus, Marc Sessler & Conor Orr are joined by Brandon Perna of That's Good Sports to go arooouund the AFC in exactly 48 minutes. Three minutes per team, everything you need to know now that the draft is in the rearview mirror. We start with the AFC West (4:17), move to the AFC East (20:33), then hit the AFC North (39:46), and finally finish with the AFC South (1:00:16).
0:00 Around the AFC in Exactly 48 Minutes
4:17 Around the AFC West
4:49 Las Vegas Raiders
8:03 Los Angeles Chargers
11:22 Kansas City Chiefs
15:05 Denver...
2025-04-291h 20Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerTeams That Nailed the NFL Draft + Things We Do Not LoveDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to recap the 2025 NFL Draft! We start by covering the Shedeur Sanders saga (1:28), whose tumble was finally ended by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round. Next, we hit teams who nailed the draft (26:54), including the Cowboys, Bears, Patriots, and more. After that, we dissect James Gladestone's press conference (40:24), share the things we did NOT love (53:53), and give some shout-outs (57:25). We close the show with UNIFORM MADNESS (1:03:24) as Abdul Carter's bid to wear Lawrence Taylor's number was rejected while Cam Ward's wish to wear Warren Moon's #1 was granted.
2025-04-271h 16Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerFULL NFL Draft Round 1 RecapDan Hanzus, Marc Sessler and Conor Orr are joined by James Palmer to recap every pick from the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft! We start with the biggest headlines, including the blockbuster trade when Jacksonville moved up to number two to select WR/CB Travis Hunter (0:52). Then, we discuss the quarterback class, why QB Shedeur Sanders fell out of the first round (12:27), and the Giants trading up for QB Jaxson Dart (15:37). From there, we move through the draft, hitting on the Raiders taking RB Ashton Jeanty (20:21), the Panthers choosing WR Tet McMillan (27:00), and then roll through picks 10 through 20 (30:50...
2025-04-251h 22Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerThe 14th Annual Mock Sessler Marc DraftDan Hanzus, Marc Sessler and Conor Orr are back to give you the most anticipated piece of draft content each year: The Mock Sessler Marc Draft. The heroes are joined by Lance Zierlein to critique and give feedback on Marc's entire haul from the first pick to number thirty-two!0:00 Intro8:08 Top Ten Picks24:40 Picks 11-1530:05 Picks 16-2541:06 Picks 26-3252:54 Wrap Up---------Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo co...
2025-04-2258 minHeed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerDRAFT THEM BEFORE HOWIE DOESJust one week before the 2025 NFL Draft, Dan Hanzus, Marc Sessler and Conor Orr are joined by Matt "Money" Smith for some draft talk! But first, we react to the news: Dolphins CB Jalen Ramsey is on the trade block (8:57), something weird is going on with Saints QB Derek Carr (13:59), and future Hall of Fame OT Tyron Smith announced his retirement (18:15). Then, Money joins (24:19) to talk Chargers offseason and draft plans (29:27) and Draft Prospects Who Are Fun To Watch (41:43). Finally, we wrap things up revealing the results of the Best NFL Fanbase draft polls (55:46).0:00...
2025-04-171h 10Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerCooper DeJean All Stars: Five Instant Impact Players in the 2025 NFL Draft (with Connor Rogers)Dan Hanzus, Marc Sessler and Conor Orr are joined by Connor Rogers of NBC Sports to talk draft prospects! But first, we cover the latest NFL Draft buzz surrounding the top picks (3:51) and some NFL news we didn't hit on Wednesday (11:33). Then, Connor joins (20:34) to talk a little Cam Ward (22:09) before diving into his Cooper DeJean All Stars - AKA players outside the top 10 that can have an impact as rookies (27:19). Before we wrap up, we look back on the iconic 2014 film, Draft Day (48:02).0:00 Draft Day Live Watchalong Announcement3:51 NFL Draft Buzz
2025-04-031h 02Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerFree Agency (Something) Day 2 LIVE: Daniel Jones to Colts + MORE!Dan Hanzus, Marc Sessler and Conor Orr are back LIVE for Day 2 of the NFL's Free Agency Legal Tampering window. We're here to react to all the breaking news and catch up on moves that have already happened!0:00 NFL Free Agency: Day 27:55 Best Remaining FAs + QB Deals14:40 Colts Sign QB Daniel Jones18:04 Latest on Giants QB search, Rodgers & Wilson27:43 RB Najee Harris to Chargers29:57 Vikings Moves33:33 Giants Additions34:13 Eagles Departures35:46 8 o'clock Delight38:00 Final Thoughts on Day 2
2025-03-1147 minHeed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerFree Agency (Something) Day 1 Recap: Darnold & Fields find new homes + MORE!Dan Hanzus, Marc Sessler and Conor Orr are back to recap a whirlwind of NFL Free Agency moves as the legal tampering period is officially here! We start with the biggest news of the day: QB Sam Darnold signing with the Seahawks (2:52), and then move to the other blockbuster deals. QB Justin Fields signs with the Jets (9:59), and the Commanders trade for OT Laremy Tunsil (15:59). We have an avalanche of other moves to cover as well, including the Patriots landing DT Milton Williams, the Cardinals signing DE Josh Sweat, the Commanders adding DT Javon Kinlaw, the Colts making a...
2025-03-111h 00Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerNFL Playoffs Stock Up & Stock Down (with Josh Norris)Dan Hanzus, Marc Sessler and Conor Orr talk through the latest NFL news and coaching hires, starting with Ben Johnson taking over as head coach of the Chicago Bears (8:14) and the Colts hiring Lou Anarumo as Defensive Coordinator (14:30). After the break, Underdog's Josh Norris joins the program to discuss whose stock is UP and whose is DOWN thus far through the NFL postseason (19:22), hitting on Kliff Kingsbury (21:18), Lamar Jackson (25:58), the Pittsburgh Steelers (31:57), and Conor Orr himself (37:51) before speeding through a handful more (42:39) to close the show.0:00 Intro6:03 NFL News8:14 Bears hire Ben Johnson
2025-01-221h 05Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerNew Horizons Monday (with James Palmer)Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to run through all the news trickling out from teams making head coach and coordinator changes on this New Horizons Monday. We start with Doug Pederson and the Jaguars (4:00) and cover the latest in the Giants' front office (12:38), the Raiders and Antonio Pierce (19:09), the Seahawks (22:57) and Bengals (25:06) making coordinator changes, the Browns letting two assistants go (26:53), and the latest with the Colts and Dolphins (28:21). Then, Underdog NFL Insider James Palmer joins (32:32) to talk through what he's hearing with head coaching vacancies, including with the Patriots (33:39), the Jets (42:15), the Bears (49:39), and...
2025-01-071h 07Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerNew Year's Resolutions for NFL PodcastersDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to recap the Monday Night Football matchup between the Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers, a game with zero playoff implications but plenty of juice on the field (6:35). Then, Underdog NFL Insider James Palmer joins for a new segment called New Year's Resolutions for NFL Podcasters, where each of the heroes gives a resolution for themselves as someone who covers the league to take on in the new year (21:37).0:00 Intro6:35 Lions-49ers MNF Recap21:37 New Year's Resolutions47:59 Wrap UpSupport...
2024-12-311h 01Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerWho Needs To 'Heed the Call' + TNF Preview & HallmOrrk SpectacularDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr for a very merry mid-week show! We start with a new segment, Heed the Call, discussing players and coaches for true contenders who need to step up as we head down the stretch this season (6:25), covering the Lions (8:55), Ravens (18:09), and Steelers (27:26). Then, we preview this week's AFC West Thursday night showdown between the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers (35:45). Finally, we wrap up the show with a segment we've been teasing since the debut of Heed the Call: the Conor Orr HallmOrrk Holiday Spectacular! (47:26)0:00 Intro
2024-12-181h 12Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerDRAFTING Super Bowl Contenders + TNF PreviewDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr for a special mid-week show! We start with another edition of FAQs with Justin Graver (8:13) before making a BIG announcement about the upcoming show schedule (11:06). Then, we assess the NFL landscape by drafting the teams we most believe to be Super Bowl contenders (16:53) with the goal of selecting both the AFC and NFC representative. After that, we close the show previewing this week's TNF matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers (43:00). Finally, we wrap up the show digging into Conor’s mysterious background as a potential magician…? (55:23)
2024-12-111h 04Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerPep Talks for Those Who Need Them (with Jay Gruden & Colt McCoy)Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are on to Week 14! To start, we take a look at the updated Power Rankings of Record (2:58). Then, Colt McCoy and Jay Gruden join the show to give Pep Talks For Those Who Need Them (7:18), starting with the Arizona Cardinals (9:04) and followed by Matt Eberflus (15:31), Justin Tucker (22:24), and Daniel Jones (31:20). After we say goodbye to Jay and Colt, we react to the pep talks (40:05) and finally close the show with a preview of the Week 14 heavyweight Thursday Night showdown between the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions (50:03).0:00 Intro2:58...
2024-12-041h 05Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerHot Butt Rankings 2024 Update + Thanksgiving Day PreviewsDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr & James Palmer to run through the list of NFL head coaches and update where they fall in the 2024 Hot Butt rankings heading into Week 13. We start with the "Stone Cold Safe" tier (13:13) before running through "Likely Bullet Proof" (25:44), "We Need To Show Progress" (36:05), and finally, "Molly, You In Danger, Girl" (45:35). Then, we say goodbye to James as we transition to Thanksgiving Day previews, starting with Bears at Lions (58:03), then hitting Giants at Cowboys (1:01:22) and finishing up with Dolphins at Packers (1:05:56).0:00 Intro6:21 James Palmer...
2024-11-271h 17Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerFURIOUS CASH: Buying and Selling NFL StocksDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to react to the news that Jets GM Joe Douglas has been fired (5:05). Then, we channel our business and financial acumen for a new segment called FURIOUS CASH: Buying or Selling? Each of the heroes has a couple of NFL-related items they are either buying or selling stock in as we head down the stretch of this season (15:07). Finally, we close the show previewing this week's TNF matchup between the Steelers and Browns (58:46).Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall
2024-11-201h 08Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerWho’s Sitting At Your NFL Thanksgiving Table?Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler convene with Conor Orr for an official Fork Committee Meeting to update where we stand on un-forked teams (6:16). Then, Dave Dameshek joins the group to help the heroes build the ideal Thanksgiving guest list of NFL figures (29:34). Who will make the cut? What kind of vibes are we going for? Finally, we close the show with a preview of the Week 11 Thursday Night Football matchup between NFC East rivals, the Washington Commanders and the Philadelphia Eagles (1:06:27).0:00 Intro2:30 Shane Waldron Fired6:16 Fork Committee Meeting24:37 Dameshek...
2024-11-131h 17Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerTrade Deadline FRENZY + Power Rankings & TNF PreviewDan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to recap the flurry of moves that happened around the league as the November 5th Trade Deadline came and passed: the Commanders traded for CB Marshon Lattimore (3:31), the Lions added DE Za'Darius Smith (7:24), the Steelers brought in WR Mike Williams and DE Preston Smith (9:57), the Cowboys acquired WR Jonathan Mingo (15:34), and we run through a handful of other moves (18:33). Then, we take a close look at the latest HTC Power Rankings (24:43) before closing the show with a preview of the Week 10 Thursday Night Football matchup between AFC North rivals, the...
2024-11-0654 minHeed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerStick A Fork In 'Em + TNF PreviewDan Hanzus, Marc Sessler & Conor Orr are turning the page to Week 9! First up, we react to the news that Joe Flacco will start at quarterback for the Colts in place of Anthony Richardson this week (4:18). Then, it's FORKIN' TIME! We debate which teams we're ready to fork and declare their season OVER, and which teams still have time to turn things around (12:42). We start with the obvious candidates: Panthers, Patriots, and Titans (20:17). We debate other teams whose seasons are on the brink: the Jaguars (21:02), Cowboys (30:47), Jets (38:58), Bengals (45:36), Raiders (49:50), Giants (52:14), Browns (55:21), and Dolphins (1:02:42). Finally, we preview the Thursday Night...
2024-10-301h 18Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerBroadcast Booth Power Rankings & The Brady Rules with Andrew MarchandDan Hanzus, Marc Sessler & Conor Orr are turning the page to Week 8! First up, it's "Teams We're Not Ready To Give Up On," with each of the heroes giving the down-bad team they believe can turn it around (4:14). Then, The Athletic's Andrew Marchand joins the show to discuss The Brady Rules (22:53) and react to the HTC Broadcast Booth Power Rankings (33:29). Finally, we preview the Thursday Night Football matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams (54:49).Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecallStart playing...
2024-10-231h 08Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerWR Trade Frenzy + TNF Preview & Fly On The WallThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/HTC.Dan Hanzus, Marc Sessler & Conor Orr are turning the page to Week 7! First up, we react to the breaking news that the Raiders have traded Davante Adams to the Jets (2:48) and the Browns have traded Amari Cooper to the Bills (10:57). Then, we preview the Thursday Night Football matchup between the Denver Broncos and New Orleans Saints (24:13). Finally, we take you deep inside the headquarters of the Saints, Steelers, and Cowboys for the HTC debut of Fly On...
2024-10-161h 08Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerPatriots-Jets Preview + Pee Scale for 0-2 TeamsThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/HTC.Dan Hanzus, Marc Sessler & Conor Orr are turning the page to Week 3! First up is the Thursday Night Football preview with the Patriots making the short trip to East Rutherford to take on the Jets (5:45). Then, The Athletic's Joe Person joins to dive deeper into the benching of Bryce Young (16:36) to kick off our main segment: PEE SCALE for the 0-2 teams, assigning a panic number from 0.0 to 10.0 based on how worried we are about each of...
2024-09-181h 15Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerIntroducing: Heed the Call with Dan Hanzus & Marc SesslerHeroes never die — they just change platforms. Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are back with Heed The Call, a new NFL podcast that takes you around the league with depth, clarity… and just a touch of mirth. Dan, Marc and a collection of familiar friends cover every game and storyline, providing fans with an elite listening experience the Football Cognoscenti doesn’t want you to hear. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https...
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