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Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler
Hosted by Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler · EN
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler helped pioneer the pro football podcasting landscape with their groundbreaking and globally beloved Around The NFL Podcast. Now free of the “shadowy league figures,” the heroes are fully unleashed on the award-winning Heed The Call podcast, your home for unique coverage of every league storyline with familiar friends, authentic analysis – and yes – just a touch of mirth.
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Drake Maye Ascending, NFL's Best Rivalry, Impenetrable Defenses & MORE from the HTC Hotline
5d ago01:07:58Tap to summarizeDan Hanzus and Conor Orr are back for part two of the annual HTC call-in show! We return to the HTC Hotline to take more questions from the Heedonists, this time touching on the NFL's best defenses and biggest rivalries, outlooks for Joe Burrow and Drake Maye, road trip snacks, a new Elimination Challenge and MORE!0:00 Heed the Ball!7:09 HTC Hotline Part II9:17 The NFL’s Best Defense19:05 Joe Burrow Outlook22:58 Getting Ready for a Long Season30:50 Call from… the Future?31:58 Drake Maye Outlook39:42 Fixing Tanking?44:34 NFL News Check-In51:09 Best Road Trip Snack54:24 NFL’s Best Rivalry58:20 Elimination Challenge1:00:13 Conor vs AI1:04:50 Appreciation1:07:01 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
Transcribe →Seahawks Disrespect, Best Throwback Uniforms & MORE from the HTC Hotline
1w ago01:03:11Tap to summarizeDan Hanzus and Conor Orr are back for an annual tradition: call-in show! We open up the HTC Hotline to take questions from the Heedonists covering the disrespect of the Seattle Seahawks, the best throwback uniforms, what's up with Brandon Aiyuk, why the NFC South is actually not the most competitive division, and MORE!To leave a voicemail for the heroes, dial the HTC Hotline at +1 (747) 200-5593.0:00 Welcome Back, Dan!3:26 HTC Hotline6:54 Seahawks Disrespect12:36 Picking a Team17:27 Brandon Aiyuk23:46 Changing History33:09 Best Throwback Uniforms39:47 The NFC South46:07 How Conor’s Doing49:57 Most Interesting Team54:15 Steelers Outlook1:01:41 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
Transcribe →I Still Believe! NFL Players We’re Not Giving Up On For 2026
2w ago01:06:29Tap to summarizeMarc Sessler, Conor Orr & Justin Graver are LIVE to catch up on the latest NFL news from around the league, plus share our list of players we refuse to give up on heading into the 2026 NFL season.0:00 Opening Questions6:54 Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story12:04 Kyle Pitts Extended19:40 I Still Believe!38:53 Terrion Arnold Arrested44:21 Other NFL News51:27 Live Chat Q&A1:05:23 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
Transcribe →Sorsby Denied, Jeffery Simmons' Payday & What's Up with Aiyuk?
2w ago01:05:33Tap to summarizeMarc Sessler, Conor Orr & Justin Graver are LIVE to catch up on the NFL's summer news storm with Jeffery Simmons' record-setting extension, the latest on Brandon Aiyuk's feud with the 49ers, and MORE! Plus our reactions to the USMNT's World Cup performance after securing their spot in the Knockout Stage with last week's win over Australia.0:00 World Cup Reactions14:59 Brendan Sorsby Denied23:53 DT Jeffery Simmons Signs Extension28:23 J.J. McCarthy's Improvement33:14 Myles Garrett's Attitude?37:15 Brandon Aiyuk Update42:03 Other NFL News47:47 Bills Open Highmark Stadium54:14 Live Chat Q&A1:04:23 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
Transcribe →Summer Break: 100 Bold Predictions for the 2026 NFL Season
3w ago00:50:50Tap to summarizeMarc Sessler, Conor Orr & Justin Graver are LIVE to talk about football as we prepare for the long summer break ahead. We start by reviewing Conor's piece for SI, 100 Bold Predictions for the 2026 NFL season before answering some chat Q&A questions.0:00 Heed the Ball3:22 100 NFL Predictions28:12 Live Chat Q&A49:19 Wrap Up Check out Conor's BOLD PREDICTIONS piece for SI: https://www.si.com/nfl/conor-orr-100-bold-predictions-2026-digital-cover---------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
Transcribe →Knicks Are Champs + Brendan Sorsby… Sweepstakes?
3w ago01:07:35Tap to summarizeDan 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, as well as react to the New York Knicks winning the NBA championship and Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby filing his application to enter the Supplemental NFL Draft.0:00 World Champions!16:41 Brendan Sorsby Applies for Supplemental Draft30:57 Marc’s News Report34:14 Patrick Mahomes Contract Extension40:11 Rashee Rice Released from Jail42:18 More Signings & Extensions50:52 Other NFL News54:50 Wide Receiver Stuff1:01:59 Kelce-Swift Wedding1:05:42 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
Transcribe →Dumb June Quarterback Battles
4w ago01:06:49Tap to summarizeDan 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
Transcribe →Baker Mayfield Bucs Drama + Bears Stadium Madness (with RotoPat)
4w ago01:11:31Tap to summarizeDan 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
Transcribe →NFL Power Rankings: Summer Edition
Jun 401:13:25Tap to summarizeDan 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
Transcribe →Rams Go ALL IN With Blockbuster Trade for Myles Garrett
Jun 101:04:00Tap to summarizeDan 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
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