
Heed the Call with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler
Heroes never die — they just change platforms. Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are back with Heed The Call, a new NFL podcast that takes you around the league with depth, clarity… and just a touch of mirth. Dan, Marc and a collection of familiar friends cover every game and storyline, providing fans with an elite listening experience the Football Cognoscenti doesn’t want you to hear.
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Apr 22, 2025 • 59min
The 14th Annual Mock Sessler Marc Draft
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 Intro8:08 Top Ten Picks24:40 Picks 11-1530:05 Picks 16-2541:06 Picks 26-3252:54 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/heedthecallStart playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-callMust 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 (467369Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 17, 2025 • 1h 12min
DRAFT THEM BEFORE HOWIE DOES
Just one week before the 2025 NFL Draft, Dan Hanzus, Marc Sessler and Conor Orr are joined by Matt "Money" Smith for some draft talk! But first, we react to the news: Dolphins CB Jalen Ramsey is on the trade block (8:57), something weird is going on with Saints QB Derek Carr (13:59), and future Hall of Fame OT Tyron Smith announced his retirement (18:15). Then, Money joins (24:19) to talk Chargers offseason and draft plans (29:27) and Draft Prospects Who Are Fun To Watch (41:43). Finally, we wrap things up revealing the results of the Best NFL Fanbase draft polls (55:46).0:00 One week until the NFL Draft5:04 NFL News8:57 CB Jalen Ramsey on the Trade Block13:59 What’s going on with QB Derek Carr18:15 OT Tyron Smith retires24:19 Matt “Money” Smith joins29:27 Money on the Chargers’ offseason41:43 Draft prospects who make you smile55:46 NFL Fanbase Draft Poll Results1:05:53 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/heedthecallStart playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-callJoin the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 15, 2025 • 1h 22min
NFL Fanbase Draft (with Katie Nolan)
It's draft season, so Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by Katie Nolan for an NFL fanbase draft! But first, we hit some news: QB Joe Flacco signed a one-year deal with the Browns (7:28), Saints QB Derek Carr could miss the 2025 season with a shoulder injury (12:52), leading to the question: will Shedeur Sanders be the next quarterback in New Orleans? (14:05) And CB Patrick Peterson announced his retirement (19:36). Then, Katie Nolan, host of the podcast “Casuals,” joins the heroes (27:23) to see who can draft the best collection of NFL Fanbases (33:29).0:00 Dan Hanzus Returns!7:28 QB Joe Flacco signs with Browns12:52 Saints QB Derek Carr’s 2025 season in jeopardy14:05 How does Carr’s injury affect Shedeur Sanders’ draft position?19:36 CB Patrick Peterson announces his retirement21:39 Other NFL News27:23 Katie Nolan joins33:29 Drafting the NFL’s best fanbases1:14:06 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.---------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/heedthecallStart playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-callMust 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 (467369Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 10, 2025 • 1h 4min
NFL Headlines from the Future + HTC Mailbag!
Marc Sessler is joined by Conor Orr, Jourdan Rodrigue, and Michael-Shawn Dugar to share headlines from the future and respond to some mailbag questions, but first, we start with some NFL Draft buzz, including the latest reporting on Colorado stars QB Shedeur Sanders (6:09) and WR/CB Travis Hunter (14:44). Then, we travel back in time to now to share what we learned with Headlines from the Future (19:30), covering the Steelers quarterback situation, takes on the Dolphins and Cardinals, and even Deshaun Watson. Finally, we wrap up the show answer mailbag questions from Heedonists all over the world (47:57).0:00 Welcome6:09 Shedeur Sanders14:44 Travis Hunter19:30 Headlines from the Future47:57 HTC Mailbag1:00:10 Wrap Up---------Pre-order Michael-Shawn Dugar's new book: https://linktr.ee/michaelshawndugar?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaePdZty9rRaoOvfJ2WMKPjAgSFQRGmaOI7CRP8TpMkubrumvrrxWxPVM2HKDQ_aem_DbkcJPIIFCuaybCvhhGsEw---------Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecallStart playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-callJoin the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpodMust 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 8, 2025 • 1h
Receiver & Running Back Prospects with SUPERPOWERS (with Josh Norris & Hayden Winks)
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by Underdog's Josh Norris and Hayden Winks to look at NFL draft prospects! First, Marc and Gravedigger hit some weekend NFL news (2:31) before we welcome in the stars of NFL Draft with Josh & Hayden (14:44) to talk wide receiver and running back prospects with superpowers in the 2025 NFL Draft, starting with Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter (19:11). We cover Washington State WR Kyle Williams (26:58), Missouri WR Luther Burden (31:08), TCU WR Jack Bech (34:29), Tennessee RB Dylan Sampson (38:27), Ohio State RB TreVeyon Henderson (40:21), and finally, Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty (44:46).0:00 Welcome2:31 Julio Jones announces his retirement8:30 Terron Armstead also announces retirement11:06 Joe Milton traded14:44 Josh Norris & Hayden Winks join19:11 CB/WR Travis Hunter26:58 WR Kyle Williams31:08 WR Luther Burden34:29 WR Jack Bech38:27 RB Dylan Sampson40:21 RB TreVeyon Henderson44:46 Ashton Jeanty53:17 Wrap Up---------Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecallStart playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-callJoin the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpodMust 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 3, 2025 • 1h 4min
Cooper DeJean All Stars: Five Instant Impact Players in the 2025 NFL Draft (with Connor Rogers)
Dan Hanzus, Marc Sessler and Conor Orr are joined by Connor Rogers of NBC Sports to talk draft prospects! But first, we cover the latest NFL Draft buzz surrounding the top picks (3:51) and some NFL news we didn't hit on Wednesday (11:33). Then, Connor joins (20:34) to talk a little Cam Ward (22:09) before diving into his Cooper DeJean All Stars - AKA players outside the top 10 that can have an impact as rookies (27:19). Before we wrap up, we look back on the iconic 2014 film, Draft Day (48:02).0:00 Draft Day Live Watchalong Announcement3:51 NFL Draft Buzz11:33 NFL News20:34 Connor Rogers joins22:09 Connor on QB Cam Ward27:19 Cooper DeJean All Stars28:11 DL Tyleik Williams31:52 WR Tre Harris36:26 DE Mike Green40:25 OL Grey Zabel44:04 RB Quinshon Judkins48:02 “Full of heart from start to finish”53:24 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/heedthecallStart playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-callJoin the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 2, 2025 • 1h 7min
Rule Changes!! And Team Win Totals High-Stakes Competition
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by James Palmer to catch up on the latest NFL news and rumors coming out of Palm Beach, Florida, as well as guess team win totals for the 2025 season! We start with the NFL's Christmas Games news before getting into the results of the rule voting: the Tush Push conversation has been tabled for future discussion (15:23), the league will begin using Sony’s Hawk-Eye technology next season to electronically measure first downs (23:22), and more. After that, Dan and Marc compete to see who can more accurately guess team win totals for the 2025 season with EXTREMELY high stakes (38:14).0:00 Three Christmas Day Games9:29 NFL News15:23 Tush Push Vote Tabled23:22 Other Rule Changes38:14 Guessing Team Win Totals1:03:42 Wrap Up---------Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecallStart playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-callJoin the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 1, 2025 • 59min
Hot Topics from NFL Owners Meetings
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to catch up on the latest NFL news and rumors coming out of Palm Beach, Florida, for the annual NFL Owners Meetings! We start with the traditional head coaches group photo before spinning into the news: the NFL will discuss the possibility of moving to an 18-game schedule (10:52) and the Tush Push is among the biggest hot-button issues up for change (18:40). Elsewhere, the Browns and Steelers coaches expressed excitement over their current quarterback situations (31:06), Mike Tomlin spoke on the possibility of signing QB Aaron Rodgers (37:08), Aaron Glenn commented on the idea of "winning the offseason" (40:12), 49ers QB Brock Purdy explained why the team struggled last season (43:08), the Colts will have a QB competition throughout the offseason (46:44), and we have news on the Baltimore Ravens (48:45).0:00 NFL Owners Meetings10:52 18-Game Schedule Coming?18:40 Tush Push31:06 Browns and Steelers starting QBs37:08 Mike Tomlin on Aaron Rodgers40:12 Aaron Glenn on winning the offseason43:08 49ers updates on Brock Purdy extension46:44 Daniel Jones vs Anthony Richardson QB Competition48:45 Ravens News54:15 Wrap Up---------Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecallStart playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-callJoin the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 27, 2025 • 1h 14min
Russell Wilson to Giants, Pre-Draft Power Rankings & Listener Voicemails!
Dan Hanzus, Conor Orr, Jourdan Rodrigue and Michael-Shawn Dugar are back to catch up on the latest NFL news, share their pre-NFL Draft Power Rankings, and answer some listener voicemails! We start with the big news that the Giants have added another veteran quarterback, this time Russell Wilson (7:13) before hitting the Patriots signing WR Stefon Diggs (18:27). Then, we share the Official Pre-2025 NFL Draft Power Rankings of Record (23:03) and talk through a handful of teams, including the Falcons, Jaguars, Raiders, and others. Finally, we wrap up the show with the debut of a new segment: Listener Voicemails! (48:28)0:00 Welcome2:58 Where’s Marc?5:44 NFL News7:13 Giants sign QB Russell Wilson18:27 Patriots sign WR Stefon Diggs21:46 Opening Day23:03 Pre-Draft Power Rankings26:21 Falcons28:13 Texans30:13 Vikings31:22 Lions33:31 Jaguars35:55 Patriots40:41 Colts42:27 Raiders48:28 HTC Listener Voicemails1:10:50 Wrap Up---------Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecallStart playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-callJoin the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 25, 2025 • 1h 4min
Mock Madness + NFL Rumblings (with Albert Breer)
Dan Hanzus and Conor Orr are back to tour the mock draft world and catch up on the latest NFL news! We start by comparing mock drafts from the top analysts. Is Miami QB Cam Ward a lock to go number one, and will Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders slip out of the top ten? (2:06) Then we hit some NFL news: the Giants have signed QB Jameis Winston (13:03), Eagles DE Brandon Graham announced his retirement and the Saints brought back WR Brandin Cooks (19:21). After that, Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer joins the show to share the latest rumblings on Kirk Cousins (29:23), Aaron Rodgers (33:06), Travis Hunter's role in the NFL (38:56), and why the Texans traded OT Laremy Tunsil (43:53). Finally, we check in on Dov Kleiman's tweets before we say goodbye (53:00).0:00 Intro2:06 Mock Madness13:03 Giants sign QB Jameis Winston19:21 Other NFL News27:33 Albert Breer joins29:23 Kirk Cousins Next Move33:06 Aaron Rodgers Met with Steelers38:56 Figuring Out Travis Hunter43:53 Texans Offensive Line Drama53:00 Doc Kleiman Check-In58:12 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/heedthecallStart playing today on Underdog Fantasy! Sign up with code 'HTC' for up to $1000 in Bonus Cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-heed-the-callJoin the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the new Heed the Call YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heedthecallpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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