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Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler

Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler

Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler 311 episodes Latest Jun 1, 2026

Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler, former hosts of the popular Around The NFL Podcast, bring their unique perspective to the Heed The Call NFL Podcast. They provide authentic analysis and coverage of every league storyline, free from corporate constraints. The show features familiar friends and a touch of humor, offering a fresh take on pro football.

Episodes

Dumb June Quarterback Battles Jun 10, 2026 4009 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
Baker Mayfield Bucs Drama + Bears Stadium Madness (with RotoPat) Jun 8, 2026 4291 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 Final
NFL Power Rankings: Summer Edition Jun 4, 2026 4405 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-
Rams Go ALL IN With Blockbuster Trade for Myles Garrett Jun 1, 2026 3840 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
Jacobs Arrested, Kyler’s Schoolboy Blues & Commanders Comeback? May 28, 2026 3995 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 hi
Stafford Gets Paid, Nabers Concerns & What Knicks Tell Us About NFL Hopefuls May 26, 2026 3954 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, Jac
Cam Ward Melodrama, Rodgers’ Last Dance and Rashee’s Jail Fail May 21, 2026 3647 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 T
NFL Quarterback Confidence Tiers May 19, 2026 4469 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! ⁠⁠⁠
WONK ALERT! 2026 NFL Schedule Reaction & Standup Comedy May 15, 2026 3806 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.
NFL News Roundup: Can Kyler and J.J Co-Exist? May 12, 2026 4049 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.
NFL Team Optimism Rankings for 2026 May 7, 2026 3980 Dan 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
NFL Unsolved Mysteries with Rich Eisen May 6, 2026 4314 Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are back for a jam-packed episode, starting with Unsolved Mysteries of the NFL Offseason featuring Rich Eisen. Can the Lions and 49ers reclaim their NFC dominance? Are the Cowboys ready to contend? And what's going on with the referees? After that, we run through some NFL headlines before Michael-Shawn Dugar joins to cover Russell Wilson's potential move to television.

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