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S2 Ep 30NFL Week 4 Power Rankings + Lions-Ravens MNF Recap

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Dan 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 1:04:33 Did Marc text Pete Sweeney? --------- 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 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 23, 20251h 13m

S2 Ep 292025 NFL Week 3 Recap: A Blotched Out Sun

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Dan 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 1:02:57 Steelers at Patriots Recap 1:11:18 Texans at Jaguars Recap 1:17:15 Colts at Titans Recap 1:28:23 Saints at Seahawks Recap 1:35:16 Raiders at Commanders Recap 1:40:37 Vikings at Bengals Recap 1:44:50 Falcons at Panthers Recap 1:49:14 Wrap Up --------- 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 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 22, 20251h 54m

S2 Ep 28NFL 2025 Week 3 Preview + TNF Recap

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Dan 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 close the show with the blind locks of the week segment, with a new RULE CHANGE! 0:00 TNF Recap: Dolphins at Bills 12:44 NFL Week 3 Preview 16:31 QUAD BOX: Week 3 17:09 Rams at Eagles Preview 22:53 Colts at Titans Preview 28:42 Falcons at Panthers Preview 35:28 Texans at Jaguars Preview 39:22 Late Window: Cardinals at 49ers Preview 46:55 Broncos at Chargers Preview 50:54 Cowboys at Bears 1:01:42 Insider Calls with Brian Baldinger 1:03:00 Baldy on Travis Hunter 1:06:44 Baldy Previews Steelers at Patriots 1:14:30 Prime Time - SNF: Chiefs at Giants Preview 1:22:36 MNF: Lions at Ravens Preview 1:26:28 The Other Ones 1:27:02 Packers at Browns Preview 1:28:40 Bengals at Vikings Preview 1:30:20 Raiders at Commanders Preview 1:31:56 Jets at Buccaneers Preview 1:33:36 Saints at Seahawks Preview 1:38:31 Blind Locks 1:44:51 Wrap Up --------- 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 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 19, 20251h 50m

S2 Ep 27THE END AROUND: Tush Push Exhaustion, Flag Football in the Middle East (!?) + TNF Preview!

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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? 34:36 NFL AI Commercial 39:02 Week 2 Fun Facts 44:47 Flag Football in Saudi Arabia 52:13 Roster News 54:21 TNF Preview: Dolphins at Bills 1:03:36 Doc Check-In --------- 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 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 17, 20251h 11m

S2 Ep 26NFL Week 3 Power Rankings + MNF Double-Header Recap

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Dan 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 J.J. McCarthy not expected to play in Week 3 50:25 Justin Fields in concussion protocol 51:05 Jayden Daniels has a sprained knee 53:24 Week 3 Power Rankings 1:01:47 Wrap Up --------- 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 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 16, 20251h 8m

S2 Ep 252025 NFL Week 2 Recap: Football Showed Up!

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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 54:35 Broncos at Colts Recap 1:04:07 Patriots at Dolphins Recap 1:10:14 Seahawks at Steelers Recap 1:15:49 Panthers at Cardinals Recap 1:20:32 Rams at Titans Recap 1:24:46 49ers at Saints Recap 1:30:21 Tony Romo Check-In --------- 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 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 15, 20251h 37m

S2 Ep 24NFL 2025 Week 2 Preview + TNF Recap

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Dan 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. Finally, we close the show with the blind locks of the week segment. 0:00 Show Start 2:21 TNF Recap: Commanders at Packers 12:57 NFL Week 2 Preview 14:41 QUAD BOX: Week 2 15:05 Bears at Lions Preview 19:47 Giants at Cowboys Preview 25:03 Browns at Ravens Preview 29:51 Bills at Jets Preview 34:48 LATE WINDOW: Week 2 35:02 Eagles at Chiefs Preview 41:42 Broncos at Colts Preview 47:35 Insider Calls with Brian Baldinger 48:53 Rams at Titans Preview 54:59 Baldy’s take on Bears QB Caleb Williams 1:00:57 Prime Time Games 1:03:03 SNF: Falcons at Vikings Preview 1:08:36 MNF (Fake): Buccaneers at Texans Preview 1:11:23 MNF (Real): Chargers at Raiders Preview 1:14:29 THE OTHER ONES: Week 2 1:16:04 49ers at Saints Preview 1:17:08 Patriots at Dolphins Preview 1:18:44 Seahawks at Steelers Preview 1:20:26 Jaguars at Bengals Preview 1:22:02 Panthers at Cardinals Preview 1:23:51 Blind Locks of the Week 1:27:54 Wrap Up --------- 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 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 12, 20251h 33m

S2 Ep 23THE END AROUND: J.J. McCarthy’s Award, Coach Quotes, TNF Preview & MORE!

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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 52:14 TNF Preview: Commanders at Packers 58:25 Loose Ends 1:05:34 Wrap Up --------- 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 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 11, 20251h 11m

S2 Ep 22NFL Week 2 Power Rankings + Vikings-Bears MNF Recap

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Dan 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 --------- 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 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 9, 20251h 4m

S2 Ep 21NFL 2025 Week 1 Recap

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Dan 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 52:54 Buccaneers at Falcons Recap 57:42 Titans at Broncos Recap 1:05:52 Dolphins at Colts Recap 1:12:44 Texans at Rams Recap 1:16:39 Bengals at Browns Recap 1:21:54 Cardinals at Saints 1:25:23 Raiders at Patriots Recap 1:31:24 Giants at Commanders Recap 1:37:20 Panthers at Jaguars Recap --------- 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 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 8, 20251h 47m

S2 Ep 20NFL 2025 Week 1 Preview + TNF Recap

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Dan 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 closing the show with a brand new locks of the week segment. 0:00 Show Start 1:06 TNF Recap: Cowboys at Eagles 15:44 2025 Week 1 Preview 16:19 Lions at Packers Preview 25:08 49ers at Seahawks Preview 29:27 Texans at Rams Preview 33:25 Titans at Broncos Preview 39:19 Quad Box 40:55 Giants at Commanders Preview 47:00 Panthers at Jaguars Preview 52:58 Steelers at Jets Preview 58:36 Buccaneers at Falcons Preview 1:02:41 SNF Preview: Ravens at Bills 1:11:09 The Other Ones 1:15:19 Locks of the Week 1:22:07 Wrap Up --------- 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 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 5, 20251h 27m

S2 Ep 192025 NFL Season Predictions: Awards, Playoffs & Super Bowl LX!

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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 14:55 Defensive Player of the Year 21:03 Offensive Player of the Year 26:44 Defensive Rookie of the Year 35:12 Offensive Rookie of the Year 41:44 Comeback Player of the Year 47:29 MVP 55:28 Hot Butts Follow Up 58:01 AFC Playoff Predictions 1:00:04 NFC Playoff Predictions 1:04:11 Super Bowl LX Predictions 1:09:30 Wrap Up --------- 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 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 4, 20251h 13m

S2 Ep 182025 Hot Butt Rankings!!

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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. 0:00 Show Start 6:00 Hot Butt Rankings 2025 8:48 The Honeymoon Phase 23:38 Deathproof 30:11 I Feel Good 39:41 Could I BE Any More Nervous? 52:40 Molly, You In Danger, Girl 1:10:50 Wrap Up --------- 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 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 1, 20251h 15m

S2 Ep 17Micah Parsons TRADED: Around the NFC In Exactly 48 Minutes

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The 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). 0:00 Micah Parsons traded 13:38 Around the NFC 18:03 Around the NFC East 31:13 Around the NFC North 46:48 Around the NFC South 1:00:25 Around the NFC West 1:13:14 Wrap Up --------- 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 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 28, 20251h 19m

S2 Ep 16Around The AFC In Exactly 48 Minutes

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Dan 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). 0:00 Show Start 10:27 Around the AFC East 24:03 Around the AFC North 45:30 Notable Roster Moves on Cut-Down Day 50:00 Around the AFC South 1:07:28 Around the AFC West 1:23:53 Wrap Up --------- 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 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 27, 20251h 26m

S2 Ep 15Jourdan Rodrigue’s Summer Training Camp Tour Notebook

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Dan 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. 0:00 Show Start 2:16 Jourdan Rodrigue joins 4:58 An Eagles fan against Dan’s Nick Sirianni take 20:14 Terry McLaurin signs extension 25:38 Eagles trade for QB Sam Howell, Vikings sign QB Carson Went 27:27 Other news & notes 30:41 Jordan Rodrigue’s Summer Vacation Training Camp Tour Notebook 36:40 Rams Camp Notes 42:09 Chargers Camp Notes 48:45 Saints Camp Notes 1:04:50 49ers Camp Notes 1:08:16 Vikings Camp Notes 1:12:48 Commanders & Patriots Camp Notes 1:17:26 Wrap Up --------- 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 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 26, 20251h 19m

S2 Ep 14HTC Mailbag: Who is the Dalton Line of NFL Head Coaches?

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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! 0:00 Show Start 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 --------- 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 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 22, 20251h 12m

S2 Ep 132nd Annual Fantasy Extravaganza!!!

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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, it's fantasy football guru Lindsay Rhodes dialing in from Las Vegas for a last-minute cram session for all those people who forgot to prepare for their drafts. 0:00 Fantasy Extravaganza! 1:55 Matthew Berry 2:35 Quarterback draft strategy 5:53 Sifting through the preseason noise 16:12 Berry’s League Winner 25:54 Matt Harmon 27:30 Rookies who can win you your league 44:45 Harmon’s League Winner 48:38 Patrick “RotoPat” Daugherty 50:37 2025 Hot Boi Fantasy Trends 54:02 RotoPat’s “Do Not Draft” List 1:07:43 Lindsay Rhodes 1:10:08 Cram Session for people who forgot to prepare 1:22:58 Wrap Up --------- 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 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 21, 20251h 25m

S2 Ep 12Everything that Mattered from Preseason Week 2

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Dan 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 favorite Ashton Jeanty? Finally, we cover the Seahawks dominant rushing effort and boots-on-the-ground reporting from JerryWorld. We wrap the show discussing injuries of note, including Matthew Stafford's return to Rams practice on Monday. 0:00 Show Start 1:01 Preseason Week 2: What Really Mattered 8:56 Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears 14:11 Concern for Buffalo Bills? 19:16 Browns name Joe Flacco QB1 27:40 Are the Giants better than we think? 34:58 Thoughts on the Raiders offense 43:07 Seahawks Rushing Game 47:05 JerryWorld Boots on the Ground Report 54:59 Notable Injuries 1:01:44 Wrap Up --------- 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 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 19, 20251h 5m

S2 Ep 11NFL Over/Under Win Totals 2025: DRAFT EDITION

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Dan 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. 0:00 Show Start 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 --------- 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 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 15, 20251h 19m

S2 Ep 10AFC West DEEP DIVE with Matt "Money" Smith & Pete Sweeney

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Dan 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 Sweeney hops on to cover the state of the Chiefs coming off a Super Bowl loss last February. 0:00 Show Start 2:26 NFL News 4:50 Jordan Love’s thumbs 8:02 James Cook signs 9:33 Jon Gruden’s lawsuit 12:47 Shedeur Sanders injury 15:02 Myles Garrett citation 16:51 Injury run-through 20:32 Chargers 2025 Outlook 40:43 Chiefs, Broncos, Raiders 46:19 Tales from the Music Industry with Matt “Money” Smith 53:04 Pete Sweeney on Chiefs 2025 Outlook 1:14:38 Wrap Up --------- 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 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 14, 20251h 20m

S2 Ep 9Everything that Mattered from Preseason Week 1

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Dan 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! 0:00 Show Start 4:40 NFL Preseason Week 1: What Actually Mattered 4:53 Shedeur Sanders’ Debut 10:36 Patriots Blow Out Commanders 48-18 15:44 Tom Brady’s Statue Unveiling 18:29 Chiefs OT Josh Simmons 24:22 Tyler Warren & Anthony Richardson 27:45 Cam Ward’s Debut 38:27 Justin Fields Debut 42:49 Jaxson Dart’s Debut 50:01 Geno Smith’s Double Bird 53:08 Willie Lampkin’s Pancakes 55:14 Matthew Stafford’s Ammortal Chamber 59:53 Kicker Club 1:02:26 Notable Injuries 1:03:53 Heedonist Reviews 1:06:54 Wrap Up --------- 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 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 12, 20251h 10m

S2 Ep 8NFL Team Slogans for 2025

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Dan 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. 0:00 Show Start 6:07 Preseason Preview 24:55 2025 Team Slogans 1:00:05 Wrap Up --------- 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 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 7, 20251h 3m

S2 Ep 7Panic Time for Rams, Marc Has a Chargers Thing & QUARTERBACK Review

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Dan 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 bans smelling salts on sidelines 26:27 Ja’Marr Chase buries Joe Burrow 31:26 Marc Has a Chargers Thing 40:17 ESPN acquires NFL Media rights 52:39 The long-awaited Quarterback conversation 1:16:30 Wrap Up --------- 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 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 7, 20251h 20m

S2 Ep 6Wonders, Oddities, Revelations & Horrors of the 2025 Football Almanac

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Dan 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 to cover four teams that stood out to Dan & Marc and one team whose projection took Aaron by surprise. 0:00 Show Start 2:23 Awkward Interview Moment 7:03 Tyreek Hill and Mike McDaniel 13:47 Jerry Jones responds to Micah Parsons 17:23 James Cook Holding In 18:35 Colts QB1 Competition 21:27 Other News and Notes 28:50 Aaron Schatz joins to discuss the FTN Football Almanac 33:57 Raiders Projection 36:45 Eagles Projection 43:51 Jaguars Projection 50:39 49ers Projection 54:59 Surprise Team 1:00:38 Wrap Up --------- 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 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 4, 20251h 3m

S2 Ep 5NFL Power Rankings: Preseason Edition

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Dan 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. 0:00 Show Start 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 1:12:03 Wrap Up --------- 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 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 1, 20251h 14m

S2 Ep 4NFL “Making The Leap” Candidates in 2025

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Dan 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. 0:00 Show Start 6:05 Bo Nix Year 2 Expectations 19:07 Making the Leap Candidates 50:30 NFL News 51:30 Trey Hendrickson Reports to Bengals Camp 54:11 NYC Shooting at NFL Headquarters 58:02 Courtland Sutton Signs Extension 59:12 CBS Announces Changes to Broadcast Booths 1:05:16 Wrap Up --------- 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 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 30, 20251h 7m

S2 Ep 3NFL Training Camp Storylines that Deserve More Attention

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Dan 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 quarterback Justin Herbert, Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson and Texans running back Joe Mixon are banged up, and we finish with some 8 o'clock delight! 0:00 Show Start 4:13 Storylines that Deserve More Attention 5:07 Christian McCaffrey Is Healthy 9:09 Matthew Stafford Dealing with Back Soreness 16:46 Lions New Coordinators 25:07 News Drop 27:29 Raiders Release DT Christian Wilkins 34:26 Terry McLaurin’s Contract Dispute 37:32 A Word from Mr. F 39:03 Anthony Richardson 1st Team Reps 43:45 Another Funny Jameis Winston Quote 46:19 Jim Harbaugh on Justin Herbert’s Greatest Weakness 55:21 Injury Updates 56:07 8 O’Clock Delight 1:00:58 Wrap Up --------- 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 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 28, 20251h 2m

S2 Ep 2NFL Training Camp: Justin Fields Hurt, Tua on Tyreek & the Travis Hunter Plan in Duval

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Dan 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 Remember the Titans? Then, we take a deep dive into Russell Wilson, who was just named the Giants starting quarterback, with a Sports Illustrated piece penned by Conor. We close the show with a quick FAQs segment followed by another word from Quiet Storm Crisis Management. 0:00 Intro 1:53 Conor Orr Joins 5:47 Surprise Voicemail 7:18 NFL News & Mike Vrabel 12:23 Justin Fields Dislocates Toe 21:36 Tyann Mathieu Retired 26:46 Zac Taylor on Bengals Preseason 30:20 Tua Tagovailoa & Tyreek Hill 33:25 Travis Hunter flip-flopping on both sides of the ball 37:01 Quick Notes 40:37 Remember the Titans? 43:22 HTC Hotline 45:34 Russell Wilson Profile by Conor Orr 1:01:06 FAQs 1:05:58 Crisis Management Check-In 1:08:36 Wrap Up 1:09:08 HTC Hotline --------- 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 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 25, 20251h 11m

S2 Ep 1We're Back: NFL Training Camp News and Reaction!

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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 with a little 8 o'clock delight. 0:00 Intro 5:31 News Drop 8:57 TJ Watt Extension 11:27 Jets Pay Garrett Wilson & Sauce Gardner 17:20 Chiefs pay Trey Smith and George Karlaftis 23:35 Micah Parsons Reports to Training Camp 26:47 Trey Hendrickson Absent from Training Camp 37:10 Shemar Stewart’s Hold Out Continues 40:03 Players with Legal Issues 47:37 Darren Waller Traded to Dolphins 53:32 Quiet Storm Crisis Management Check-In 58:56 8 O’Clock Delight 1:05:13 Wrap Up 1:06:19 Conor Orrlando --------- This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp can provide access to mental health professionals with a diverse variety of expertise. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at https://www.BetterHelp.com/HTC --------- Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code HEED at https://www.Ridge.com/HEED #Ridgepod --------- Download Cash App Today: ⁠https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/0l39z7gk⁠ #CashAppPod *Referral Reward Disclaimer: As a Cash App partner, we may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account. --------- 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 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 23, 20251h 8m

S1 Ep 159Steelers-Dolphins Blockbuster Trade + HTC Hotline!

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On the Season One Finale of Heed the Call, Dan Hanzus & Conor Orr celebrate YOU the listener! First, we react to the blockbuster trade on Monday morning between the Dolphins and Steelers, sending CB Jalen Ramsey and TE Jonnu Smith to Pittsburgh in exchange for S Minkah Fitzpatrick and a pick swap (6:17). Then, we open up the phone lines and respond to voicemails from Heedonists all over the world (23:27). 0:00 Intro 4:44 Dolphins-Steelers Massive Trade 23:27 HTC Hotline Voicemails 1:49:54 Wrap Up --------- Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 30, 20251h 53m

S1 Ep 158Summer School in Session: Rodgers' Last Dance, NFL Collusion Scandal??

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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). 0:00 Intro 6:17 Reactions to the Dalton Scale 26:21 NFL News 29:24 Aaron Rodgers is “pretty sure” this is his final season 37:02 NFL Colluding? 51:45 Break 54:59 A word from Quiet Storm Crisis Management 1:00:36 THC has not been outlawed in Texas 1:04:57 Wrap Up --------- Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code HTC at shopmando.com! #mandopod --------- Take advantage of Ridge’s once-a-year Father’s Day Sale and get UP TO 40% Off right now by going to https://www.Ridge.com/HEED #Ridgepod --------- Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/0l39z7gk #CashAppPod *Referral Reward Disclaimer: As a Cash App partner, we may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account. --------- Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 26, 20251h 10m

S1 Ep 157Dalton Scale 2025: Searching for the NFL’s QB Prime Meridian

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Dan 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). We wrap the show by trying to determine if a consensus player matches the description (1:07:46). 0:00 Dalton Scale 2025 2:06 Bill Barnwell joins 4:17 Remembering Andy Dalton 8:17 QBs above the line 11:39 QBs close to the line 19:45 Finding the Prime Meridian QB 1:07:46 Trying to come to a conclusion 1:13:25 Wrap Up --------- Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 23, 20251h 16m

S1 Ep 156School’s Out: Takeaways from the Final Hours of NFL Minicamps

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Dan 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 cover some Jets transactions (48:46), wonder if Aaron Rodgers is really married (54:09), and discuss the Cowboys cheerleaders' 400% raise (59:20). 0:00 Welcome 7:23 Best remaining NFL free agents 12:52 Ravens sign CB Jaire Alexander 20:07 Chiefs minicamp health updates 23:20 Quiet Storm Crisis Management 33:43 Checking in on Jaxson Dart in New York 43:35 Press conference to address backlash 48:46 Jets transactions 54:01 Is Aaron Rodgers actually married? 59:20 Cowboys cheerleaders get a raise 1:04:21 Wrap Up --------- Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 19, 20251h 7m

S1 Ep 155Cowboys Rising? Chiefs (Finally) Explosive Again? And MORE!

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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 Chiefs (47:47), we hit a few notable transactions (54:56), and finish up with another episode of Remember the Titans? (55:39) 0:00 Intro 2:38 Marc’s vacation 8:33 This week’s minicamps 10:11 Sean Payton 15:23 Bungles Den 23:43 Cowboys “are gonna win” 30:48 Colts new owners 37:39 Checking in on some QBs 42:37 Antonio Brown wanted 47:47 Chiefs Trope Alert 54:56 Notable transactions 55:39 Remember the Titans? 1:01:49 Wrap Up --------- Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 17, 20251h 5m

S1 Ep 154Minicamp Madness: Bengals, Fish Tank, Dawg Pound, Stefon Diggs, and MORE!

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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) 0:00 Mandatory Minicamps Underway 0:25 Aaron Rodgers reported in Pittsburgh 9:40 Players Not Reporting 11:48 Bengals contract disasters 17:43 Into the Fish Tank 33:43 Over to the Dawg Pound 47:55 Stefon Diggs update 51:03 Other NFL News 54:04 Remember the Titans? 1:02:08 Wrap Up --------- Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 12, 20251h 5m

S1 Ep 153Rodgers-Steelers Marriage Destined to Fail + Flashpoint Focus: Indianapolis Colts

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Dan 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 for a new installment of Flashpoint Focus on the Indianapolis Colts (36:52) to hit on the passing of Jim Irsay and Anthony Richardson's future. 0:00 Intro 2:19 Heed the Call: An Award-Winning Podcast 6:59 Conor Orr joins 10:13 NFL News 14:34 Aaron Rodgers finally signs with Pittsburgh 23:47 Nick Chubb signs with Texans 26:35 Packers releasing CB Jaire Alexander 30:01 Bengals release LB Germaine Pratt 30:20 Kirk Cousins expected to report to Falcons mandatory minicamp 36:52 Flashpoint Focus: Indianapolis Colts 57:39 Wrap Up --------- Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 10, 20251h 7m

S1 Ep 152100 Bold Predictions for the 2025 NFL Season

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Dan 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? 50:21 HTC Mailbag 1:05:50 Wrap Up --------- Check out Conor's article here: https://www.si.com/nfl/100-bold-predictions-2025-nfl-season --------- Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 5, 20251h 9m

S1 Ep 151Russell Wilson’s Confidence, Defending Stefon Diggs & Other NFL Hot Topics

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Dan 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 funeral for an NFL sh*tposter (51:41). 0:00 Intro 5:12 Post-June 1st in the NFL 6:54 NFL News 13:14 Frank Ragnow announces his retirement 17:15 Kyle Pitts draws trade interest 22:41 Stefon Diggs a possible cut candidate? 25:49 Our Special Guest joins 35:55 Russell Wilson believes in greatness 42:43 Jason Kelce has the Olympics Flag Football solution 50:10 49ers trade for DE Bryce Huff 51:41 A Funeral 57:03 Wrap Up --------- Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 3, 20251h 1m

S1 Ep 150Trope Alerts Abound at NFL OTAs

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Dan 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 weekend (46:47). After that, did Shedeur Sanders really spend $500,000 on a Rolls Royce (50:54)? And we debate the merits of NFL players joining the United States Olympic Flag Football team (58:55). 0:00 Intro 2:18 Offseason Tropes in Full Swing 12:16 NFL News 13:37 Steelers QB Situation 26:23 Players Absent from OTAs 29:39 Stefon Diggs on a Boat 35:13 Break 40:06 NFL Responds to Joe Burrow’s Comments 46:47 Checking in on Conor’s wellbeing 50:54 Shedeur Sanders’ Rolls Royce 58:55 NFL and Flag Football Olympics 1:11:30 Wrap Up --------- Take advantage of Ridge’s once-a-year Father’s Day Sale and get UP TO 40% OFF right now by going to ⁠https://ridge.com/HEED⁠ #Ridgepod --------- Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/0l39z7gk #CashAppPod *Referral Reward Disclaimer: As a Cash App partner, we may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account. --------- Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 28, 20251h 14m

S1 Ep 149Brock Purdy's Payday + Caleb Williams Drama & Boom or Bust Players for 2025

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Dan 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 is included in a new book by Seth Wickersham (41:40). Finally, we get to our biggest boom our bust players for the 2025 NFL season (51:25), including Anthony Richardson, Christian McCaffrey, and more! 0:00 Intro 2:03 Marc’s First Acting Role 8:18 NFL News 8:49 Nick Sirianni’s Contract Extension 17:28 Tush Push Ban to be voted on this week 20:39 Brock Purdy Gets Paid 34:22 Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders at NFLPA Rookie Event 41:40 Caleb Williams story 51:25 Biggest Boom or Bust Players for 2025 1:13:51 Wrap Up --------- Get $10 Off @BRUNT with code HTC at https://bruntworkwear.com/HTC! #bruntpod --------- Take advantage of Ridge’s Memorial Day Sale and get UP TO 40% off right now by going to https://www.Ridge.com/HEED #Ridgepod --------- Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall Start playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-call Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369 Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 20, 20251h 18m

S1 Ep 148The 2025 NFL Schedule Has Been Released! And Other Stuff Too

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Dan 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! 16:00 Week 1 27:31 Other Schedule Notes & Holiday Slate 38:53 International Games 43:56 Other NFL News 55:01 Conor Orr Joins 1:03:13 Wrap Up --------- Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code 'HTC' at http://www.shopmando.com! #mandopod --------- Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall Start playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-call Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369 Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 15, 20251h 6m

S1 Ep 147Making Sense of Derek Carr + Shedeur Sanders & the Right to Dream Big

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Dan 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 off, we check in on Dov Kleiman (54:29) and wrap up with a Zeusser Media Minute (1:03:12). 1:42 Marc likes Shedeur Sanders 12:15 NFL News 13:21 Derek Carr announces retirement 35:27 LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah out for 2025 season 37:16 Abdul Carter has a number 43:27 Trey Hendrickson contract dispute 49:30 Travis Hunter’s act of kindness 54:29 Dov Kleiman Check In 1:03:12 Zeusser Media Minute 1:07:27 Wrap Up --------- This episode of Heed the Call is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/HTC and get on your way to being your best self. --------- Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall Start playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-call Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369 Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 13, 20251h 11m

S1 Ep 146NFL Stories That Could Shake Up the Offseason

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Dan 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? What if a prominent NFL reporter is kidnapped? All this and more! 0:00 Welcome 8:57 Cowboys trade for WR George Pickens 17:03 Eagles finalizing deal with TE Dallas Goedert 19:49 Jaguars release WR Gabe Davis 23:04 Strange Offseason Storylines That Might Happen 26:46 Story #1 33:52 Story #2 40:19 Story #3 51:47 Rapid-Fire Round of Stories 1:04:36 Wrap Up --------- Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall Start playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-call Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369 Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 8, 20251h 11m

S1 Ep 1452025 NFL Team Optimism Rankings

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Dan 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 Rankings (30:52), running through the top ten in reverse order before Marc reveals the five LEAST optimistic teams heading into this season (1:19:46). 0:00 Welcome 5:52 NFL News 6:25 2027 NFL Draft to be held in Washington D.C. 9:20 Matthew Stafford’s new contract 13:18 Abdul Carter still doesn’t have a jersey number 21:27 49ers News 24:48 Bill Belichick-Jordon Hudson Update 28:19 Brunt 30:52 NFL Optimism Rankings for 2025 32:24 #10: Las Vegas Raiders 36:05 #9: New England Patriots 40:09 #8: Denver Broncos 43:31 #7: Baltimore Ravens 45:59 Justin Tucker breaking news 52:13 #6: Buffalo Bills 54:55 #5: Kansas City Chiefs 59:48 #4: Chicago Bears 1:03:18 #3: Washington Commanders 1:08:24 #2: Detroit Lions 1:12:18 #1: Philadelphia Eagles 1:19:46 The Five Least Optimistic Teams 1:25:13 Wrap Up --------- Get $10 off BRUNT with code ‘HTC’ at https://www.bruntworkwear.com/HTC --------- Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall Start playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-call Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369 Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 6, 20251h 28m

S1 Ep 144Around The NFC In 48 Minutes

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Dan 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 20:18 Dallas Cowboys 23:49 New York Giants 30:22 NFC North 30:36 Detroit Lions 33:53 Minnesota Vikings 37:37 Green Bay Packers 40:44 Chicago Bears 45:03 Halftime 48:01 NFC South 49:18 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 52:43 Atlanta Falcons 1:04:25 New Orleans Saints 1:07:39 Carolina Panthers 1:13:09 NFC West 1:13:14 Los Angeles Rams 1:16:49 Seattle Seahawks 1:21:16 San Francisco 49ers 1:24:40 Arizona Cardinals 1:30:50 Wrap Up --------- Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall Start playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-call Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369 Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 1, 20251h 34m

S1 Ep 143Around The AFC In 48 Minutes

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Dan 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 Broncos 20:33 Around the AFC East 20:40 Miami Dolphins 23:45 New England Patriots 27:07 Buffalo Bills 34:03 New York Jets 39:46 Around the AFC North 39:52 Cincinnati Bengals 43:23 Pittsburgh Steelers 46:34 Cleveland Browns 55:08 Baltimore Ravens 1:00:16 Around the AFC South 1:00:21 Houston Texans 1:03:30 Indianapolis Colts 1:07:35 Jacksonville Jaguars 1:10:51 Tennessee Titans 1:16:46 Wrap Up --------- This episode of Heed the Call is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/HTC and get on your way to being your best self. --------- Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall Start playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-call Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369 Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 29, 20251h 20m

S1 Ep 140Teams That Nailed the NFL Draft + Things We Did Not Love

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Dan 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. 0:00 2025 NFL Draft Recap 1:28 Shedeur Sanders Saga 26:54 Teams Who Nailed the Draft 40:24 James Gladstone’s Presser 53:53 Things We Did Not Love 57:25 Shout-Outs 1:03:24 Uniform Talk 1:13:52 Wrap Up --------- Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall Start playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-call Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369 Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 27, 20251h 16m

S1 Ep 141FULL NFL Draft Round 1 Recap!

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Dan 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). After that, we cover the Steelers passing on Sanders and other quarterback options (39:37), picks 22-25 (49:15), the Falcons making a massive trade back into the first round for EDGE James Pearce Jr. (56:36), and close out the first round (1:02:33). To cap it off, we review Mock Sessler's Marc Draft (1:09:42) and find out whether or not Justin successfully dunked (1:13:33). 0:00 NFL Draft Round 1 Recap 0:52 Jaguars and Browns make huge trade 12:27 QB Shedeur Sanders falls out of first round 15:37 Giants trade up to select QB Jaxson Dart 20:21 Raiders take RB Ashton Jeanty 27:00 Panthers take WR Tet McMillan 30:50 Picks 10-20 39:37 Steelers pass on Shedeur Sanders 49:15 Picks 22-25 56:36 Falcons trade up for EDGE James Pearce Jr. 1:02:33 Picks 27-32 1:09:42 Checking in on Marc’s Mock Draft 1:13:33 Did Justin dunk? 1:19:45 Wrap Up --------- Try VIIA! https://viia.co/HTC and use code 'HTC' for 15% off! --------- Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall Start playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-call Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369 Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 25, 20251h 22m

S1 Ep 140The 14th Annual Mock Sessler Marc Draft

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Dan 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 Intro 8:08 Top Ten Picks 24:40 Picks 11-15 30:05 Picks 16-25 41:06 Picks 26-32 52:54 Wrap Up --------- Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code 'HTC' at http://www.shopmando.com! #mandopod --------- Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall Start playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-call Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369 Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 22, 202558 min