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Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler

Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler
NFL
Fantasy Football
NFL 2024 Season
Football
Caleb Williams
NFC
Heed the Call
Underdog
Underdog Fantasy
Philadelphia Eagles
Green Bay Packers
Preseason
Cleveland Browns
New Orleans Saints
Dallas Cowboys
Kansas City Chiefs
Kirk Cousins
Conor Orr
Cut Down Day
Los Angeles Rams

Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler helped pioneer the pro football podcasting landscape with their groundbreaking and globally beloved Around The NFL Podcast. Now free of the “shadowy league figures,” the heroes are fully unleashed on the award-winning Heed The Call podcast, your home for unique coverage of every league storyline with familiar friends, authentic analysis – and yes – just a touch of mirth... more

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Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to assemble a fictional NFL roster entirely out of guys age 30 and older who are still on the free agent market. But first, we pitch some NFL rule changes we'd love to see, some reasonable and others ... more

Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are back with the next installment of our recurring series: NFL Draft Cram Sessions. This week, the two divisions we're focusing on to preview each team's needs for the 2026 NFL Draft are the AFC South with Matt Harmon and t... more

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Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are back for Day 2 of the annual NFL league meetings reacting to the latest news and quotes from Phoenix, Arizona. First, we tour through the latest NFL head coaches photo before providing an update on why Browns coach Todd ... more

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Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to catch up on all the buzz, news, reports and rumors out of Phoenix, Arizona, for the NFL's annual league meetings! To start, we cover Sean McVay's comments on Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, then look... more

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Recent Guests

Skip Bayless
Sports media figure featured on the episode as a guest
Fox Sports / FS1
Episode: Presenting The Draymond Green Show | Draymond Green Versus Skip Bayless
Justin Graver
On-the-spot producer/sound designer
Heed the Call
Episode: Jaylen Waddle Traded to Broncos + 3 Fake Trades That Should Be Real
Sheil Kapadia
NFL reporter, Ringer NFL show and Philly Special Eagles podcast
Ringer/NFL Media
Episode: Free Agency Day 3: Ravens Back Out & Sign Hendrickson, Daniel Jones Extended & MORE!
Connor Orr
NFL journalist
The Athletic (guest rejoining)
Episode: Free Agency Day 3: Ravens Back Out & Sign Hendrickson, Daniel Jones Extended & MORE!
Arif Hassan
Analyst, NFL expert
The Athletic / The Athletic NFL
Episode: Free Agency Day 2: Geno Traded to Jets, Romeo Doubs to Patriots & MORE!
Bill Barnwell
ESPN NFL writer and analyst
ESPN
Episode: The One Where The Guys Build The Perfect Free Agency Roster With Bill Barnwell
Chad Graff
Covers the New England Patriots for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: How Mike Vrabel Turned the Patriots Around
Michael Shawn-Dugar
A reporter covering the Seahawks for The Athletic.
The Athletic
Episode: How the Seahawks Built a Title Contender
Mike Garafolo
NFL Network reporter
NFL Network
Episode: Head Coach Hysteria! Giants, Falcons, Dolphins, Titans & More!

Hosts

Dan Hanzus
Co-host and analyst known for his humorous take and deep insights on NFL narratives.
Marc Sessler
Co-host and analyst with a knack for engaging storytelling and insightful analysis.
Conor Orr
NFL analyst and writer who brings a unique perspective to strategic football discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 15.2k ratings
  • If these guys were Beatles songs

    Hanzus: Love Me Do. Orr: I am the Walrus. Justin: Help!. All raised up by Marc Sesslers Helter Skelter 🤘

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SunZoomBrowns
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • NFL Daily is Better

    The magic of ATN was in its mix of mirth & hardcore analysis. HTC leans way too much into the mirth, because that’s Hanzus’ strength. The drops are repetitive & even troll-ish. Justin & Conor are great in small chunks but lean too much on humor & bits as full time contributors. Marc seems to just not have much to say & feels replaceable in the position he’s in. The chemistry & contradictions between Marc, Dan, Gregg, & Wes were what made ATN the greatest sports podcast ever but HTC lacks that. T... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    War Eagle Beagle
    United Statesa month ago
  • Talk over

    If Dan doesn’t want Justin to talk and is just going to interrupt, talk over, and belittle. Don’t throw to him.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Predit noir
    United Statesa month ago
  • Best NFL Podcast Going

    Great NFL content and top humour combined. The Old New Blue Eyes and The Quiet Storm are building another excellent product. I never miss an episode 👍🏻.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Swizzler84
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • I missed you

    ATL misses you Now where’s my sandwich?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chet from dilworth
    United States2 months ago

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Some listeners have expressed a desire for less explicit language for family-friendly listening.
Listeners appreciate the engaging chemistry between the hosts and their expertise.
There are mixed feelings about the length of episodes and content coverage, with some wanting more focus on football rather than antics.
The humor is relatable, making it an enjoyable experience even for serious football fans.
The show balances humor and insightful football analysis perfectly.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#16
United States/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#71
United States/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#250
United Kingdom/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#1
United Kingdom/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#4
Canada/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#23
United Kingdom/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Emergency Pod: Mike Tomlin OUT as Steelers Head Coach
Q: How do you feel about Mike Tomlin stepping down?
It's a significant and emotional day for Steelers fans, reflecting on the end of a long and mostly successful coaching era.
Philip Rivers Is All of Us + Adam Schein Game Breaks
Q: What are the biggest subplots heading into the end of the NFL regular season?
Key subplots include the struggles of the Eagles and the playoff aspirations of teams like the Rams and the playoff picture tightening in the AFC, particularly concerning who will emerge from the competitive divisions.
Philip Rivers Is All of Us + Adam Schein Game Breaks
Q: What does Philip Rivers' return mean for the Colts' playoff chances and what challenges does he face?
Philip Rivers' return brings a spark and human interest angle to the Colts, though at 44 years old and having been away from the game for almost five years, his effectiveness against a top defense like Seattle's is uncertain.
The Rise of the Seahawks, Salty Takes for 2025 + TNF Preview!
Q: What has made you happy and given you a sense of joy and purpose so far this season?
The rise of the Seahawks in a world full of big average.
Jaxson Dart QB1, Tom Brady's Response + TNF Preview!
Q: Conor, what is your reaction to the quarterback change?
Conor expresses excitement about the benching of Russell Wilson, attributing it to Giants fans' frustration and expectations.

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Skip Bayless
2. Justin Graver
3. Sheil Kapadia
4. Connor Orr
5. Arif Hassan
6. Bill Barnwell
7. Chad Graff
8. Michael Shawn-Dugar

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