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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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Baker Mayfield Bucs Drama + Bears Stadium Madness (with RotoPat)
3d 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
1w ago01:13:25Tap 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
1w ago01:04:00Tap 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
Transcribe →Jacobs Arrested, Kyler’s Schoolboy Blues & Commanders Comeback?
2w ago01:06:35Tap to summarizeDan 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
Transcribe →Stafford Gets Paid, Nabers Concerns & What Knicks Tell Us About NFL Hopefuls
2w ago01:05:54Tap to summarizeDan 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
Transcribe →Cam Ward Melodrama, Rodgers’ Last Dance and Rashee’s Jail Fail
3w ago01:00:47Tap to summarizeDan 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
Transcribe →NFL Quarterback Confidence Tiers
3w ago01:14:29Tap to summarizeDan 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
Transcribe →WONK ALERT! 2026 NFL Schedule Reaction & Standup Comedy
4w ago01:03:26Tap to summarizeThe 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.
Transcribe →NFL News Roundup: Can Kyler and J.J Co-Exist?
May 1201:07:29Tap to summarizeDan 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.
Transcribe →NFL Team Optimism Rankings for 2026
May 701:06:20Tap to summarizeDan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by Adam Schein for the official 2026 NFL Team Optimism rankings! Which fanbases should feel most optimistic about the future of their teams? We unveil the top eight consensus ranks by our weighted calculations. Then, Conor Orr joins from Texas for a final pre-wedding chat. 0:00 NFL Optimism Rankings 1:15 Adam Schein Joins 4:53 Number Eight 9:56 Number Seven 15:51 Number Six 20:03 Number Five 27:06 Number Four 32:12 Number Three 36:26 Number Two 41:49 Number One 50:14 For Bears Fans 52:31 Final Pre-Wedding Chat 1:05:16 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
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