Heed the Call with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler

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.

Episodes

April 29, 2025 80 mins
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...
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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 shou...
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April 25, 2025 82 mins
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). Fro...
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April 22, 2025 58 mins
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...
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April 17, 2025 71 mins
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) ...
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April 15, 2025 82 mins
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...
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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 quart...
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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 William...
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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 w...
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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 elec...
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April 1, 2025 59 mins
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 ...
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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...
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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 Brand...
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Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to catch up on the latest NFL news! We start with a heated back-and-forth debate about whether or not the NFL should vote to pass the Packers' proposal to ban the 'tush push', then hit some other headlines (15:46): the Vikings are reportedly not interested in Aaron Rodgers (17:37), the Cowboys tried and failed to bring in Cooper Kupp (32:07), other rule change proposals (42:45), a...
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Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to catch up on some news, starting with the biggest contract extensions of the offseason. The Bengals sign wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins to record-setting extensions (7:38), and the Texans have extended cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., also at a record-setting number (16:01). Then, Andrew Siciliano joins the show to explain how Aaron Rodgers is controlling the offseas...
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Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are back for Day 4 of Free Agency to catch up on the most recent news and rumors! We'll cover the latest with QB Kirk Cousins and the Falcons, DE Trey Hendrickson and the Bengals, Cooper Kupp's market, and the 49ers signing QB Mac Jones. Plus, a conversation with Arif Hasan about the Vikings' offseason and chances to sign QB Aaron Rodgers, and finally, Dave Dameshek joins the show to talk about Rodgers p...
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Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue and Michael-Shawn Dugar LIVE for Day 3 of the NFL's Free Agency period and the official start of the new league year! We're here to react to all the breaking news and catch up on moves that have already happened, like the Rams releasing Cooper Kupp and Joey Bosa to the Bills. 0:00 NFL Free Agency Day 3 8:08 Cooper Kupp released by Rams 11:24 Developing News:...
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Dan Hanzus, Marc Sessler and Conor Orr are back LIVE for Day 2 of the NFL's Free Agency Legal Tampering window. We're here to react to all the breaking news and catch up on moves that have already happened! 0:00 NFL Free Agency: Day 2 7:55 Best Remaining FAs + QB Deals 14:40 Colts Sign QB Daniel Jones 18:04 Latest on Giants QB search, Rodgers & Wilson 27:43 RB Najee Harris to Chargers 29:57 Vikings Moves 33:33 Giants Additions 34:...
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Dan Hanzus, Marc Sessler and Conor Orr are back to recap a whirlwind of NFL Free Agency moves as the legal tampering period is officially here! We start with the biggest news of the day: QB Sam Darnold signing with the Seahawks (2:52), and then move to the other blockbuster deals. QB Justin Fields signs with the Jets (9:59), and the Commanders trade for OT Laremy Tunsil (15:59). We have an avalanche of other moves to cover as well,...
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Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are back before the start of the legal tampering period to catch up on all the trades, signings and other free agency MADNESS! First, the Heroes react to the Seahawks sending WR DK Metcalf to the Steelers (3:26), Bills QB Josh Allen’s record-setting extension (8:00), and WR Davante Adams signing with the Rams (12:21). Then, we’re joined by The Athletic's Michael-Shawn Dugar to break down the Seattle Seah...
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