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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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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 potentially landing in Pittsburgh! 0:00 NFL Free Agency Day 4 1:21 Aaron Rodgers Watch 4:57 Russell Wilson Watch 6:04 Kirk Cousins Updates 12:57 Trey Hendrickson 16:20 Cooper Kupp 18:34 Arif Hasan on the Vikings 36:29 Mac Jones to 49ers and other news 41:14 Steelers Talk 42:53 Dave Dameshek joins 1:04:15 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 Join 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
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: Russell Wilson to visit Browns 17:45 Joey Bosa signs with Bills 20:20 Other Free Agency News 24:15 Live Chat Questions 26:27 Unsolicited Advice for the New England Patriots 34:33 Unsolicited Advice for the San Francisco 49ers 43:34 Unsolicited Advice for the New Orleans Saints 48:04 Unsolicited Advice for the Las Vegas Raiders 49:54 Breaking News: DeMarcus Lawrence signs with Seahawks 53:34 Back to the Raiders 56:43 8 o’clock Delight 58:49 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 Join 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
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 34:13 Eagles Departures 35:46 8 o'clock Delight 38:00 Final Thoughts on Day 2 --------- 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 Join 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
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, including the Patriots landing DT Milton Williams, the Cardinals signing DE Josh Sweat, the Commanders adding DT Javon Kinlaw, the Colts making a couple big signings in their secondary, LB Dre Greenlaw and S Talanoa Hufanga heading to the Broncos, and and SO MUCH MORE (25:36). 0:00 NFL Free Agency Day 1 2:52 Sam Darnold to Seahawks 9:59 Justin Fields to Jets 15:59 Laremy Tunsil traded to Commanders 25:36 Other Big Moves 30:39 More Free Agency News --------- 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 Join 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
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 Seahawks trading QB Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders (18:08). After that, we welcome James Palmer onto the show to cover DE Myles Garrett's record-breaking contract with the Cleveland Browns (40:03) and a bunch of other news (50:19) on the eve of NFL Free Agency. 0:00 NFL Free Agency 3:26 DK Metcalf Traded 8:00 Josh Allen’s Extension 12:21 Davante Adams to Rams 18:08 Geno Smith Traded 40:03 Myles Garrett 50:19 Other FA News 1:02:38 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 Join 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
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue and Michael-Shawn Dugar to share the Ten Commandments of Free Agency, a guide to help teams avoid massive mistakes throughout the upcoming free agency period (2:17), with three bonus commandments that the media should follow (37:37). Then, we turn to free agent signings and trades we want to see happen over the coming days and weeks (43:28), including Myles Garrett to the Eagles, Davante Adams to the Chargers, and MORE! 0:00 NFL Free Agency 2:17 Ten Commandments of Free Agency 37:37 Bonus Commandments for Media 43:28 Roster Moves We Want To See 1:14:20 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 Join 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
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are back to try to predict next year's starting quarterbacks for the teams who don't currently have one and react to WAY too much breaking news! We start with a game of "Pin the Tail on the QB" as the Heroes pick the best landing spots for the free agent signal-callers (6:47). After the break, we run through so many news items (32:58): the Bears have traded for multiple interior offensive linemen (36:01), the Jets officially released WR Davante Adams (38:54), the Eagles have made Saquon Barkley the highest-paid running back in NFL history (42:31), DK Metcalf has been granted permission to seek a trade (46:28), the Cowboys extended DT Osa Odighizuwa (50:45), the Raiders have made Maxx Crosby the highest paid defensive end in NFL history (1:01:23), and the Eagles have reached a deal to keep Zack Baun in Philadelphia (1:04:46). 0:00 NFL Free Agency 6:47 QB Musical Chairs 31:09 Break 32:58 NFL News 36:01 Bears Trades 38:54 Davante Adams 42:31 Saquon Barkley 46:28 DK Metcalf 50:45 Cowboys 52:29 Other News 58:13 Media Minute 1:01:23 Max Crosby 1:04:46 Zack Baun 1:09:55 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 Join 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
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are back to catch up on a TON of news that came out of Indianapolis over the weekend before we turn our focus to free agency. We start with the news (7:29): the 49ers have traded WR Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders (9:44), QB Matthew Stafford and the Rams agreed on a new contract (15:26), Chiefs TE Travis Kelce is officially coming back for at least another season (17:26), the Jets are taking calls about WR Davante Adams (22:43), the Eagles have cut CB Darius Slay in a cap-saving move (24:50), the Cowboys are planning to use the franchise tag on DT Osa Odighizuwa (27:03), we have some new trade rumors and reports (27:29), and other news to hit (28:03). Then, it's time for a Zusser Media Minute (30:18) to talk Hard Knocks developments. After the break, we're joined by Sam Monson and Steve Palazzolo of Check The Mic to preview NFL Free Agency (40:59), covering the available quarterbacks (45:26), wide receivers (53:56), defensive players (58:16), weaker position groups (1:01:57), and favorite available players (1:03:29). Before we say goodbye, we're interrupted by the developing news that Bengals WR Tee Higgins has been franchise tagged for the second straight offseason (1:06:02). Finally, before signing off, we have an important announcement to make about the HTC Patreon (1:09:44). 0:00 Combine Takeaways 7:29 NFL News 9:44 Deebo Samuel Traded 15:26 Matthew Stafford back to LAR 17:26 Travis Kelce 22:43 Davante Adams 24:50 Darius Slay 27:03 Osa Odighizuwa 27:29 Trade Rumors 28:03 Other News 30:18 Zusser Media Minute 36:06 Break 37:38 Sam & Steve 40:59 NFL Free Agency 45:26 Free Agent QBs 53:56 Free Agents WRs 58:16 Defensive Free Agents 1:01:57 Weaker FA Positions 1:03:29 Other Free Agents 1:06:02 Developing News! 1:06:13 Tee Higgins 1:07:55 Break 1:09:44 Announcement 1:12:26 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 Join 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
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to react to the latest NFLPA Team Report Cards (8:00), catch up on the latest reports surrounding Matthew Stafford (20:19), and chat with Lance Zierlein about the 2025 NFL Draft (28:32). Then, we answer some HTC Mailbag questions to close the show (54:21). 0:00 Welcome 2:27 Conor Orr 8:00 NFLPA Team Report Cards 20:19 Matthew Stafford Updates 28:32 Lance Zierlein joins 35:17 Draft Class Overall Grade 36:58 Lance on the QB Prospects 43:01 Lance’s Favorite Player in the 2025 Draft 51:16 Lance on Possible Trade Action 54:21 Mailbag 1:14:13 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 Join 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
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by James Palmer to identify the only press conference quotes that matter from the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. We start with all the chatter about the Tush Push, hearing from Nick Sirianni and Raheem Morris (9:44), and then hit Brett Veach's comments about Travis Kelce's retirement status (18:45). Next, we cover what Duke Tobin said about making Ja'Marr Chase the highest paid non-quarterback in football (24:43), Chris Ballard's quote about Anthony Richardson (30:33), new Jaguars GM James Gladstone (37:23), the latest on Myles Garrett trade reports (44:37), and some other quick news items (51:25). 0:00 Welcome 2:08 James Palmer Joins 6:16 NFL Combine Press Conference Reactions 9:44 Tush Push Comments 18:45 Travis Kelce Retirement Update 24:43 Ja’Marr Chase Contract 30:33 Anthony Richardson 37:23 James Gladstone 44:37 Myles Garrett 51:25 Other News 1:03:08 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 Join 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
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to catch up on some news and speak truth to power at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. We start with a voicemail from Dan to Marc sent over the weekend (6:37). Then, we hit some NFL news items (11:52): the Rams have given Matthew Stafford permission to speak with other teams (13:12), the Jaguars have finally hired a General Manager (18:16), and is Shedeur Sanders making the right decision to not throw at the combine (22:25)? Then, the heroes embody NFL coaches and GMs (37:31) to share what they're really thinking at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine from Indianapolis, including Les Snead (40:31), Brian Daboll (47:30), and Kyle Shanahan (57:59). 0:00 Welcome 6:37 Dan's Voicemail 11:52 NFL News 13:12 Matthew Stafford Trade Talks 18:16 Jaguars hire James Gladstone as GM 22:25 Sheuder Sanders 27:04 Break 37:31 Speaking Truth to Power at the NFL Scouting Combine 40:31 Conor as Les Snead 47:30 Marc as Brian Daboll 57:59 Dan as Kyle Shanahan 1:07:16 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 Join 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
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue and Michael-Shawn Dugar to cover the 8 most important figures of this NFL offseason! But first, we start with a very belated NFL Honors conversation discussing the various award winners (6:37). Then, we get the final installment of the Terry Saga (19:08) before diving into those 8 important figures, with Sam Darnold first on the list (24:47). From there, we hit Adam Peters (33:55), Duke Tobin (38:50), Cam Ward & Shedeur Sanders (47:10), Jerry Jones (56:28), Jim Harbaugh (1:03:49), and finally close out the segment with Ben Johnson (1:08:00). We wrap up the show with a trophy presentation for the winner of the Fearless Predictions Challenge 2024-25! (1:14:20). 0:00 Welcome 6:37 Belated Honors Recap 19:08 Terry Finale 24:47 The 8 Most Important Figures of the 2025 NFL Offseason 24:50 Sam Darnold 33:55 Adam Peters 38:50 Duke Tobin 47:10 Cam Ward & Shedeur Sanders 53:43 VIIA 56:28 Jerry Jones 1:03:49 Jim Harbaugh 1:08:00 Ben Johnson 1:14:20 Trophy Ceremony 1:23:19 Wrap Up --------- Try VIIA! https://bit.ly/viiahtc and use code 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 Join 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
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to catch up on some news and cover the NFL offseason storylines we're most invested in. We start with a serious conversation with the show's producer (2:11) before welcoming in Conor Orr (7:22). Then, we hit all the NFL news we missed during the break (9:04), including the Bengals free agency outlook with Tee Higgins and others (11:51), the Jets moving on from Aaron Rodgers (16:45), Travis Kelce mulling retirement (22:14), the Pittsburgh-Trevor Lawrence rumors (30:43), Tyreek Hill's future in Miami (32:29), the Saints officially hiring Kellen Moore as head coach (36:04), the latest with Justin Tucker (40:41), and wrap up news with some 8 o'clock delight (47:18). After the break, Marc and Dan tell a fun story about the plane ride back from New Orleans (55:52), and then we dive into the storylines we're most invested in over the offseason, with Dan (1:01:03), Marc (1:09:22) and Conor (1:15:58) sharing one each. 0:00 Welcome Back 2:11 Intervention 7:22 Conor Orr Joins 9:04 NFL News 11:51 Bengals free agency & Tee Higgins 16:45 Aaron Rodgers 22:14 Travis Kelce 28:50 Break 30:43 Trevor Lawrence 32:29 Tyreek Hill 36:04 Kellen Moore 40:41 Justin Tucker 47:18 Other news 55:52 Plane Ride Story 1:01:03 Dan’s invested in… 1:09:22 Marc’s invested in… 1:15:58 Conor’s invested in… 1:23:21 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 Join 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
Super Bowl LIX Recap!!

Super Bowl LIX Recap!!

2025-02-1001:17:131

Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are LIVE to recap Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs! We start with the Super Bowl LIX Champions and how they pulled off the shocking blow-out victory with help from Conor Orr (11:15). Then, Pete Sweeney joins to cover what this result means for the Chiefs (27:46). After that, we hit Winners & Losers from the Big Game (45:31), including our thoughts on the halftime performance by Kendrick Lamar (55:48) and quickly discuss a couple news items (1:14:54): the Jets will be moving on from Aaron Rodgers and the 49ers have granted Deebo Samuel permission to seek a trade before saying goodbye. 0:00 Super Bowl LIX Recap 11:15 Conor Orr Joins 27:46 Pete Sweeney Joins 45:31 Winners & Losers 55:48 Halftime Show Reaction 1:14:54 News Items 1:15:40 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 --------- Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the Heed the Call YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HeedTheCallpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are back for Day 3 from Underdog Manor in New Orleans to deep dive into the Super Bowl LIX matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. Jourdan Rodrigue and Conor Orr join the show to first talk what the Eagles must do to win tha big game (5:57) and what the Chiefs need to do to secure the three-peat (34:46). After the break, we bring you a special edition of Walken With Giants (55:25) before finishing the show with one last round of Fearless Predictions (1:02:36). 0:00 Day 3 in NOLA 2:56 Jourdan & Conor Join 5:57 Eagles 34:46 Chiefs 55:25 Walken With Giants 1:02:36 Fearless Predictions 1:16:49 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 Join 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
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are back from Underdog Manor in New Orleans to talk some Chiefs and look ahead to 2025 NFL Free Agency! To start, Dan, Marc and Jason Zumwalt recap Day 1 in New Orleans (0:55) and pay tribute to the memory of the legendary Chris Wesseling (8:18). Then, Arrowhead Pride Editor-in-Chief Pete Sweeney crashes the house to talk about why NFL fans hate the Chiefs and look at some key matchups in Super Bowl LIX (16:20). After the break, James Palmer joins the show to look ahead to NFL free agency, hitting big names who could become available including Trey Smith (41:34) and Tee Higgins (45:09) and looking at the wide receiver market (51:16) and quarterback options for QB-needy teams (56:08) before saying goodbye (1:10:06). 0:00 Day 1 in NOLA 8:18 Remembering Chris Wesseling 16:20 Chiefs Chat with Pete Sweeney 38:51 Break 39:36 James Palmer Joins 41:34 Trey Smith 45:09 Tee Higgins 51:16 DK Metcalf & the WR Market 56:08 Sam Darnold, Aaron Rodgers & the QB Market 1:10:06 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 Join 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
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr, James Palmer and Jason Zumwalt to recap Super Bowl opening night and react to some NFL news, plus we rank Super Bowl cities! To start, Dan, Marc and Zumwalt fill the listeners in on Underdog Manor (0:31) before Conor Orr and James Palmer crash the podcast to recap opening night at the Superdome (5:40). Then, we catch up on some NFL news (21:24), hitting on Myles Garrett's trade request (24:10) and that Cooper Kupp was informed the Rams plan to trade him (32:04). After the break, a super secret special guest joins the show to help console Gravedigger on a personal matter (40:08). Finally, we rank the Super Bowl cities from 2012 to 2025 into tiers from S all the way through D (47:35) before saying goodbye (1:01:03). 0:00 Start 0:31 Underdog Manor 5:40 Opening Night Reaction 21:24 NFL News 24:10 Myles Garrett 32:04 Cooper Kupp 40:08 Surprise Special Guest 47:35 Super Bowl City Tier List 1:01:03 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 Join 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
Don't Say "Super Bowl"

Don't Say "Super Bowl"

2025-01-3101:19:092

Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue and Michael-Shawn Dugar for the annual Don't Say "Super Bowl" episode! On this year's edition, once again, no one can utter the phrase "Super Bowl" in any way, shape or form once the vault has been closed. We start by giving out final thoughts for the week on the big game before that vault is sealed (5:42) and then dive into four topics: New Head Coach Juice Rankings (13:26), Supporting the Quarterback (45:22), Greg Olsen in the broadcast booth (54:28), and finally, the latest rumblings with the New Orleans Saints' head coaching search (1:03:50). 0:00 Don't Say "Super Bowl" 5:42 Super Bowl LIX Thoughts 13:26 New Head Coach Juice Rankings 45:22 Supporting the Quarterback 54:28 Greg Olsen in the booth 1:03:50 Saints head coaching search 1:17:30 Wrap Up Get tickets to the Heed the Call live show! https://app.opendate.io/e/heed-the-call-live-at-sports-drink-thursday-7-00p-february-06-2025-571964 --------- 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 Join 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
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to react to all the introductory pressers for new head coaches and general managers! But first, we start by putting a bow on the AFC Championship conversation with a quick discussion about the officiating (3:11). Then, it's on to the news: Jerry Jones and the Cowboys introduced Brian Schottenheimer (22:12), the Jets introduced Aaron Glenn and GM Darren Mougey (36:45), the Raiders introduced Pete Carroll and GM John Spytek (46:25), and the Jaguars introduced Liam Coen (58:27). Who won the press conferences, and who lost?? Finally, we cover the myriad of other hiring news with an edition of 8 o'clock delight (1:04:01). 0:00 Intro 3:11 AFC Championship Officiating 22:12 Cowboys 36:07 Break 36:45 Jets 46:25 Raiders 57:42 Break 58:27 Jaguars 1:04:01 Other News 1:06:22 Wrap Up Get tickets to the Heed the Call live show! https://app.opendate.io/e/heed-the-call-live-at-sports-drink-thursday-7-00p-february-06-2025-571964 --------- 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 Join 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
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr and Jourdan Rodrigue to recap the AFC and NFC Championships LIVE on YouTube! We start with the thriller that was Bills at Chiefs (3:18). Then, after the break, we have a MASSIVE announcement to make (34:57) and finally we get to the Commanders at Eagles recap (40:14). We finish the show with other thoughts and observations after the Conference Championship games (1:04:20). 1:14 NFL Conference Championship Recap 3:18 AFC Championship: Bills at Chiefs Recap 32:57 Break 34:57 Major Announcement!! 40:14 NFC Championship: Commanders at Eagles Recap 1:04:20 Wrap Up Get tickets to the Heed the Call live show! https://app.opendate.io/e/heed-the-call-live-at-sports-drink-thursday-7-00p-february-06-2025-571964 --------- 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 Join 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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Hannes Krueger

Not your highly analytical NFL podcast, but great chemistry and entertaining. Guests bring in a lot of knowledge and the producer stepped up his game. This is your podcast, if you love the game, but don't want to be bombarded with every next gen stat available..

Feb 24th
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John Curtin

best football pod

Nov 17th
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Michael Gardner

Sounds like an exciting new podcast for NFL fans! Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are known for their insightful and entertaining takes on the game. “Heed The Call” is bound to deliver top-notch analysis with a sprinkle of humor. Perfect for any football aficionado looking for a fresh perspective! https://www.mcdvoice.site

Oct 10th
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Andriy

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Sep 10th
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Greg Knoch

It’s a shame that Marc and Dan had to get fired to finally get rid of Gregg

Aug 21st
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David Machado

We can all finally be at peace again, Marc and Dan are at it again! I sure will miss the Chris drops though.... 😢 That said, let's go!!! Best podcast ever! Heed the Call!!

Aug 17th
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Chris Broxton

We are back!

Aug 13th
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Norman James Ross

Here we go!!!

Aug 13th
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Jeppe Karlsson

Ahhhhhhhhh yiiir 🤗🤗🤗

Aug 13th
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John Curtin

best NFL pod available #HEEDTHECALL

Aug 13th
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Drodgers

Soooo glad you guys are baaaaack!

Aug 12th
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John Curtin

where's ep1 #HEEDTHECALL

Aug 12th
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Rip Bussey

where's ep 1 fellas?!

Aug 12th
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ID22431384

Today's the day! Let's go! HEED THE CALL!

Aug 12th
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anthony lugo

it's about time! welcome back guys!

Aug 10th
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