Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler
by Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler
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- NFL news and updates
- football analysis and commentary
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- unique coverage of NFL
- authentic analysis of games
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- weekly or more episodes
- 296 episodes produced
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- available on major podcast platforms
- growing listener base
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1.4M to 4.3M🎙 Daily cadence·296 episodes·Last published yesterday - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
4.6M to 14M🇬🇧21%🇦🇺7%🇨🇦7%+42 more - Active Followers
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1.9M to 5.7M
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Dumb June Quarterback Battles
Jun 10, 2026
1h 06m 49s
Baker Mayfield Bucs Drama + Bears Stadium Madness (with RotoPat)
Jun 8, 2026
1h 11m 31s
NFL Power Rankings: Summer Edition
Jun 4, 2026
1h 13m 25s
Rams Go ALL IN With Blockbuster Trade for Myles Garrett
Jun 1, 2026
1h 04m 00s
Jacobs Arrested, Kyler’s Schoolboy Blues & Commanders Comeback?
May 28, 2026
1h 06m 35s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/10/26 |  Dumb June Quarterback Battles | Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to catch up on the latest NFL news coming out of OTAs and mandatory minicamps around the league, especially with regards to starting quarterback battles in Minnesota, Cleveland, Atlanta and Las Vegas.0:00 NBA Finals8:02 Heed the Ball11:32 NFL News12:20 Dumb QB Battle Things12:47 Kyler Murray vs JJ McCarthy16:18 Tua Tagovailoa vs Michael Penix29:50 Deshaun Watson vs Shedeur Sanders27:41 Kirk Cousins vs Fernando Mendoza28:58 Heat on Dan & Marc41:04 Aaron Donald Update46:17 Alaric Jackson Arrested47:14 Nick Sirianni on AJ Brown55:29 Carlie Irsay-Gordon59:04 Fernando Mendoza’s Trademark1:01:10 Quarantine Group Poll Results1:05:41 Wrap Up---------Shop HTC merch! https://www.heedthecallpodcast.comSupport the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecallJoin the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod | 1h 06m 49s | ||||||
| 6/8/26 | Baker Mayfield Bucs Drama + Bears Stadium Madness (with RotoPat) | Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by RotoPat to break down the latest news and storylines from around the league! We have updates on a couple quarterback contract disputes, a call into the crisis management hotline, Caleb Williams on the cover of Madden plus the Bears might actually be leaving Chicago, some players with legal troubles, and a few contract extensions to mention.0:00 NBA Finals7:43 RotoPat Joins11:23 NFL News16:11 Jacoby Brissett Expected at OTAs21:19 Baker Mayfield’s Contract Drama27:26 Quiet Storm Crisis Management34:17 Bears Madness45:03 Jonathan Cooper Arrested47:31 Brandon Aiyuk Trouble52:22 George Pickens Minicamp52:36 Christian Watson Extension55:57 Darnell Washington Extension58:48 Condolences to Jourdan Rodrigue1:10:01 Wrap Up---------Shop HTC merch! https://www.heedthecallpodcast.comSupport the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecallJoin the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod | 1h 11m 31s | ||||||
| 6/4/26 | NFL Power Rankings: Summer Edition | Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr for a long overdue Power Rankings update, our first since Week 18 of last season! We open with an important HTC HR meeting before diving into the four Power Rankings tiers, running through our composite rankings for all 32 teams.0:00 Heed HR Meeting4:20 Welcome13:22 Power Rankings!18:52 Tier 132:21 Tier 250:56 Tier 359:11 Tier 41:12:07 Wrap Up---------Shop HTC merch! https://www.heedthecallpodcast.comSupport the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecallJoin the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod | 1h 13m 25s | ||||||
| 6/1/26 | Rams Go ALL IN With Blockbuster Trade for Myles Garrett | Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are LIVE to react to the blockbuster NFL trade as the Cleveland Browns have traded reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams for defensive end Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick, and other draft compensation. Conor Orr joins shortly to discuss how both sides won the trade, and Marc shares his reaction as a Browns fan. We also cover other NFL news stories: Odell Beckham Jr. is back in New York, the Vikings have a general manager, and MORE!0:00 Rams trade for Myles Garrett3:35 What it means for the Browns11:25 Both Sides "Won"14:03 Browns Plan All Along?19:57 What it means for the Rams32:34 Sessler's "Browns Fan Reaction"45:41 Other NFL News48:05 AJ Brown traded to Patriots49:46 Other Players Who Could Be Traded52:47 Giants Sign Odell Beckham Jr., JuJu Smith-Schuster & Braxton Berrios57:23 Vikings Hire New GM1:00:11 Russell Wilson Signs Contract with CBS Sports1:00:31 Wrap Up---------Shop HTC merch! https://www.heedthecallpodcast.comSupport the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecallJoin the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod | 1h 04m 00s | ||||||
| 5/28/26 | Jacobs Arrested, Kyler’s Schoolboy Blues & Commanders Comeback? | Dan Hanzus, Marc Sessler and Conor Orr are back to take a tour around NFL OTA practices to identify the meaningful stories and soundbites. But first, we build our ideal list of quarantine buddies if we had to spend 30 days with them. After that, we hit NFL news and OTA stories: Josh Jacobs was arrested on multiple domestic charges and released amid an ongoing investigation. Jalen Hurts spoke on his relationship with A.J. Brown, a couple of star players agreed to extensions or raises, Jaxson Dart addressed his teammates, the Commanders are looking to bounce back this season, and the Vikings quarterback competition is heating up. 0:00 Captain Armband 6:21 Quarantine Buddies 21:05 NFL News 22:05 RB Josh Jacobs Arrested 28:24 Jalen Hurts on AJ Brown 35:03 S Derwin James Signs Extension 37:12 WR Nico Collins Gets a Raise 41:01 The Pope? 49:03 Jaxson Dart Addressed Teammates 51:46 Commanders Bounceback? 56:46 Vikings QB Competition 1:00:53 Sean Stellato 1:04:19 Wrap Up --------- Shop HTC merch! https://www.heedthecallpodcast.com 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 | 1h 06m 35s | ||||||
| 5/26/26 | Stafford Gets Paid, Nabers Concerns & What Knicks Tell Us About NFL Hopefuls | Dan Hanzus, Marc Sessler and Conor Orr are back to catch up on the latest NFL news, reports and rumors from around the league. First, we discuss the intersection of sports fandom and hope, particularly with the situations that feel the most hopeless. After that, we react to contract extensions for Rams QB Matthew Stafford and Lions LB Jack Campbell, multiple concerning New York Giants stories, Jacoby Brissett's hold-out, and Mike Vrabel's magazine cover story, among other news items. 0:00 Hope in Sports 18:16 Notable Contract Extensions 27:36 Trouble in Big Blue Nation? 44:31 Mike Vrabel’s Magazine Cover 48:23 Jacoby Brissett’s Hold Out 53:18 Brian Flores’ Lawsuit 57:53 Johnny Manziel’s MMA Debut 1:01:40 PFT Tweets 1:04:40 Wrap Up --------- Shop HTC merch! https://www.heedthecallpodcast.com 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 | 1h 05m 54s | ||||||
| 5/21/26 | Cam Ward Melodrama, Rodgers’ Last Dance and Rashee’s Jail Fail | Dan Hanzus, Marc Sessler and Conor Orr are back to catch up on the latest NFL news, reports and rumors from around the league. Aaron Rodgers says this will be his final season, Rashee Rice was arrested (again), Jaxon Smith-Njigba gets no respect, and Fernando Mendoza has aura? Plus we round up the crew for a pair of HTC HR Meetings to discuss workplace behavior. 0:00 HTC HR Meeting 13:30 Giants Town Hall 18:17 Rodgers: “This Is It” 20:37 Rashee Rice Arrested 24:57 A.J. Brown Rumors 28:13 Record Check-In 32:52 JSN Respect 36:32 Todd Monken No Nonsense 42:32 Ravens Rejection 47:29 More NFL Owners Meetings? 56:26 Fernando Mendoza’s Aura 1:00:03 Wrap Up --------- Shop HTC merch! https://www.heedthecallpodcast.com 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 | 1h 00m 47s | ||||||
| 5/19/26 | NFL Quarterback Confidence Tiers | Dan Hanzus, Marc Sessler and Conor Orr sort the 32 projected starting quarterbacks across the NFL into Confidence Tiers for the 2026 season! Plus, Gravedigger is back on the 1s and 2s, and Yessica stops by for a wedding postgame chat. 0:00 Welcome Back, Gravedigger 4:11 Aaron Rodgers signs with Steelers 7:32 QB Confidence Tiers 59:53 Wedding Postgame 1:13:51 Wrap Up --------- Shop HTC merch! https://www.heedthecallpodcast.com 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 | 1h 14m 29s | ||||||
| 5/15/26 | WONK ALERT! 2026 NFL Schedule Reaction & Standup Comedy | The 2026 Schedule is out and Dan Hanzus, Marc Sessler & Conor Orr react to the major storylines. Which teams will start 0-3? Then, alongside Ricky Hollywood, they all give their best NFL standup sets and it gets... dark. | 1h 03m 26s | ||||||
| 5/12/26 | NFL News Roundup: Can Kyler and J.J Co-Exist? | Dan Hanzus, Marc Sessler & Conor Orr are back from Justin's wedding in Texas, if only physically. Justin however is not! A special Producer stops by as they cycle through the NFL News Storm of the last week including the NFL referees association reaching a seven year CBA, the Jets big extension, and Aaron Rodgers taking his time in Pittsburgh. | 1h 07m 29s | ||||||
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| 5/7/26 | NFL Team Optimism Rankings for 2026✨ | NFLteam rankings+4 | Adam Schein | Heed the Call | Texas | NFLoptimism rankings+3 | — | 1h 09m 50s | |
| 5/6/26 | NFL Unsolved Mysteries with Rich Eisen✨ | NFL offseasonteam performance+4 | Rich EisenMichael-Shawn Dugar | Lions49ers+1 | — | NFLoffseason+6 | — | 1h 15m 24s | |
| 4/30/26 | Around The NFC In Exactly 48 Minutes: Post-Draft Edition✨ | NFC recapNFL Draft analysis+3 | Conor OrrSheil Kapadia | The Ringer | — | NFC EastNFC North+5 | — | 1h 16m 23s | |
| 4/28/26 | Around The AFC In Exactly 48 Minutes: Post-Draft Edition✨ | AFC recapNFL Draft+3 | Conor OrrJames Palmer | Buffalo BillsNew England Patriots+14 | — | AFCNFL Draft+3 | — | 1h 29m 48s | |
| 4/26/26 | The 2026 NFL Draft Awards!✨ | NFL DraftDraft Awards+3 | Conor Orr | RamsBrowns+7 | — | NFL Draft2026+3 | — | 1h 43m 59s | |
| 4/24/26 | NFL Draft Round 1 Recap LIVE: Best & Worst Picks from Thursday Night✨ | NFL DraftRound 1 Recap+4 | Conor Orr | NFLPittsburgh | LAR | NFL Draft2026+4 | — | 1h 33m 24s | |
| 4/21/26 | How Will Giants Use Two Top-Ten Picks?✨ | NFL newsdraft rumors+3 | Conor OrrArt Stapleton | GiantsTitans+2 | — | GiantsNFL Draft+4 | — | 1h 00m 15s | |
| 4/20/26 | The 15th Annual Mock Sessler Marc Draft✨ | NFL DraftMock Draft+3 | Lance Zierlein | — | — | NFLMock Draft+3 | — | 1h 07m 41s | |
| 4/16/26 | Flashpoint Focus: Hope for Raiders Entering New Era✨ | NFL DraftRaiders+3 | Conor OrrZak Keefer | DolphinsCommanders+1 | — | RaidersNFL Draft+3 | — | 1h 17m 18s | |
| 4/16/26 | NFL Draft Preview Cram Sesh: NFC South + NFC West✨ | NFL DraftNFC South+3 | Josh NorrisJ.B. Long | PanthersBuccaneers+6 | — | NFL DraftNFC South+3 | — | 1h 10m 35s | |
| 4/14/26 | It’s Quiet Out There…✨ | NFL newsdraft rumors+4 | Conor Orr | — | — | NFLdraft rumors+5 | — | 1h 09m 18s | |
| 4/9/26 | Our 2026 Draft Crushes + NFL Voicemails✨ | NFL news2026 NFL Draft+3 | Conor Orr | GiantsJaguars+3 | — | NFL2026 Draft+3 | — | 1h 03m 47s | |
| 4/8/26 | NFL Draft Preview Cram Sesh: NFC East + NFC North✨ | NFL DraftNFC East+3 | Conor OrrDave Helman+1 | — | — | NFL DraftNFC East+7 | — | 1h 11m 18s | |
| 4/6/26 | Graybeards 2026: Best Available NFL Free Agents Over 30 Years Old | Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to assemble a fictional NFL roster entirely out of guys age 30 and older who are still on the free agent market. But first, we pitch some NFL rule changes we'd love to see, some reasonable and others more radical. After the break, we dive into the Greybeards roster construction, starting with the offense, then hitting specialists, and finally, the defense. 0:00 9/11 Baby 3:54 Proposing Rule Changes 25:57 Greybeards 2026 30:26 Greybeards Offense & Specialists 44:06 Greybeards Defense 58:57 Wrap Up --------- Shop HTC merch! https://www.heedthecallpodcast.com 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 | 1h 00m 44s | ||||||
| 4/2/26 | NFL Draft Preview Cram Sesh: AFC South + AFC East | Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are back with the next installment of our recurring series: NFL Draft Cram Sessions. This week, the two divisions we're focusing on to preview each team's needs for the 2026 NFL Draft are the AFC South with Matt Harmon and the AFC East with Connor Rogers. 0:00 NFL Draft Cram Sesh: AFC South & AFC East 2:52 Texans Draft Preview 10:11 Jaguars Draft Preview 18:50 Colts Draft Preview 26:27 Titans Draft Preview 36:09 AFC East 40:16 Patriots Draft Preview 45:54 Bills Draft Preview 52:23 Dolphins Draft Preview 58:36 Jets Draft Preview 1:08:54 Wrap Up --------- Shop HTC merch! https://www.heedthecallpodcast.com 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 | 1h 10m 02s | ||||||
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