

Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler
Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler
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.
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Feb 24, 2026 • 1h 19min
The Six NFL Teams No One Is Talking About
Conor Orr, veteran NFL reporter and analyst, chimes in from a blizzard with reporting and firsthand anecdotes. He highlights six under-the-radar teams and their pivotal offseasons. Short, punchy takes on the Falcons, Lions, Panthers, Colts, Commanders, and Jaguars. Weather chaos and locker-room realities add color to the roster and quarterback conversations.

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Feb 19, 2026 • 1h 9min
Mailbag: Biggest Offseason Tropes, Bold Predictions & Having Fun with Bad Teams
Conor Orr, NFL reporter known for sharp analysis and colorful takes, joins for a rapid-fire mailbag. They tackle offseason tropes and make bold predictions. Conversation swings through sliding-door moments, rooting for bad teams, broadcast futures, and pop culture detours. Quick, opinionated, and full of laughs.

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Feb 17, 2026 • 1h 8min
Tank Time in Miami? Trade Puka? Who Understands Curling?
Conor Orr, national NFL reporter and roster analyst, joins to unpack Miami’s recent cuts and whether the team should tank 2026. Short takes on trade rumors around Puka and Tua, the NFL’s win over the NFLPA on report cards, a wild Scott Zolak Super Bowl meltdown, QB roster and draft chatter, and a surprise detour into Myles Garrett, Olympics moments, and curling confusion.

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Feb 10, 2026 • 1h 26min
NFL Storylines That Will Dominate the 2026 Offseason
James Palmer, NFL insider known for deep league reporting, joins to unpack offseason shakeups. They close the Super Bowl chapter, tier-rank the ten new head-coaching hires, and flag the biggest 2026 storylines. Topics include quarterback movement, marquee edge-rusher decisions, Philly’s internal drama, the #1 pick dilemma, and Buffalo’s looming cap choices.

Feb 9, 2026 • 1h 11min
Super Bowl LX Recap: Instant Reaction & Analysis
Arif Hasan, a sharp analyst known for defensive breakdowns, joins to dissect Seattle’s 29-13 win. Conversation hits Seattle’s defensive scheme and pressure design. They spotlight key plays, in-game turning points, and where New England’s roster stands moving forward. Energetic sideline reports and a comic season recap wrap the show.

Feb 6, 2026 • 1h 15min
Super Bowl LX Preview, Picks & Predictions!
Arif Hasan, in-market NFL reporter and podcaster, and Conor Orr, veteran NFL reporter and analyst, preview Super Bowl LX. They break down coordinator battles, Seattle’s defensive schemes, New England’s explosiveness and special teams threats. Lively Super Bowl week scenes, tactical matchups and final picks fuel the conversation.

Feb 5, 2026 • 1h 11min
How Mike Vrabel Turned the Patriots Around
Chad Graff, Patriots reporter for The Athletic, explains how Mike Vrabel’s hires, free‑agent hits and rookie class flipped New England’s season. Brian Baldinger, former NFL lineman and analyst, previews the Super Bowl and dissects Patriots’ defensive identity and protection concerns. They dig into coaching changes, Drake May’s growth, matchup strengths and personnel puzzles in short, punchy conversation.

Feb 3, 2026 • 1h 13min
How the Seahawks Built a Title Contender
Michael-Shawn Dugar, Seahawks reporter and team historian, and Andrew Marchand, sports-media writer and broadcast observer, join to discuss Seattle's rapid rebuild under Mike McDonald and the roster moves that fueled it. They also dig into broadcast booth shakeups, Mike Tirico's move, Tony Romo's struggles, and Tom Brady's second-year bounce in the booth.

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Jan 30, 2026 • 1h 9min
Don't Say "Super Bowl": Belichick Hall of Fame Debacle & Coaching News
Conor Orr, NFL reporter and SI columnist, joins to unpack the Belichick Hall of Fame snub and why Canton voters might be broken. They jump through coaching headlines — Todd Monken to the Browns, new hires in Baltimore and Buffalo, and coordinator chaos in New York. The conversation closes with the Sean Payton and Bo Nix media clash and what it says about team energy.

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Jan 28, 2026 • 1h 17min
Coaches Falling Into Place: Brady, Minter, McCarthy & MORE!
Conor Orr, NFL reporter known for incisive league coverage, walks through the coaching carousel and front-office moves. He breaks down hires like Joe Brady, Jesse Minter, and Mike McCarthy. Short takes cover conspiracy buzz, mock draft reactions, Pro Bowl chatter, Matthew Stafford’s status, and coordinator shakeups. Fast, insider-driven reporting and sharp context throughout.


