Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler Building The Perfect NFL Thanksgiving Table ‘25
Nov 20, 2025
Comedian Dave Dameshek joins Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler to humorously craft the ultimate NFL Thanksgiving table. They debate guest selections, including Terry Bradshaw as the fun uncle and Jalen Ramsey to spice up conversation. The trio discusses eccentric picks like Mac Hollins and Stefon Diggs, exploring antics that could unfold at dinner. Dave spices things up with a joke about a 'pie queen' and prescription jingles, making the table feel lively. They wrap up with a preview of the Bills vs. Texans matchup, sharing their predictions with a chuckle.
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Pod Father Reveal
- Dave Dameshek was introduced as the pod father with a long media lineage and huge influence in NFL media culture.
- Dan Hanzus credited Dameshek's pod family tree as dwarfing other famous media trees, positioning him as a key Thanksgiving-table guest.
Terry Bradshaw As The Fun Uncle
- Dan Hanzus picked Terry Bradshaw as the fun uncle who'd arrive half in the bag and tell memorable stories.
- Dave Dameshek recalled Bradshaw's unpredictable post-career commentary and shared a Kimmel anecdote about Bradshaw finding a joke funny despite it being intentionally bad.
Cousin's Odd Boyfriend
- Conor Orr pitched Mac Hollins as the awkward cousin's boyfriend who shows up barefoot and off-brand, creating uneasy dinner energy.
- Dave Dameshek joked he can't sit near bare feet while eating, reinforcing the comic dysfunction Mac would bring.