Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to recap the Conference Championship Round of the 2025-26 NFL playoffs! We start with the NFC Championship, Rams at Seahawks, before taking a halftime news break. After that, we close with the AFC Championship, Broncos at Patriots. 0:00 NFL Conference Championship Sunday! 3:31 NFC Championship: Rams at Seahawks Recap 26:50 Halftime Break 30:48 AFC Championship: Patriots at Broncos Recap 58:25 Live Chat & Wrap --------- Protect your family...
Jan 26, 2026•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 100
Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to preview Championship Sunday in the NFL postseason, plus our picks for both games and locks of the week! We start with the first game, Patriots at Broncos, before taking a halftime break to cover some league news. Then we close with our preview of Rams at Seahawks. 0:00 NFL Championship Sunday Preview 7:25 AFC Championship: Patriots at Broncos Preview 31:26 NFL News Halftime: Bills Presser 39:43 49ers Looking Into Substation 42:41 Coordinat...
Jan 23, 2026•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 99
Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are back to catch up on the latest head coaching hysteria around the league! The Bills have fired Sean McDermott, while the Falcons, Dolphins and Titans have all hired new head coaches. The Giants introduced John Harbaugh. And we still have six head coach vacancies and a number of open coordinator positions. Mike Garafolo joins us from New York to help break it all down. 0:00 Coming up on today’s show 0:21 Latest NFL Head Coaching News 6:09 Bills Fire Sean McDermott...
Jan 20, 2026•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 98
Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to recap the Divisional Round of the 2025-26 NFL playoffs! We start with the final game on Sunday night, Rams at Bears, before moving to Bills at Broncos. After that it's Texans at Patriots, and finally, we finish with 49ers at Seahawks. 0:00 NFL Divisional Round! 4:06 Rams at Bears Recap 22:11 Bills at Broncos Recap 44:37 Texans at Patriots Recap 1:00:49 49ers at Seahawks Recap 1:13:15 Live Chat & Wrap --------- Shop HTC merch! https://w...
Jan 19, 2026•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 97
Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to preview the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs, plus our locks of the week! We start with the first game on Saturday and move through the schedule. Before wrapping up, Conor finally rewards the audience for reaching 30K subscribers on YouTube. 0:00 NFL Divisional Round Preview & Picks 7:37 Bills at Broncos Preview 22:00 49ers at Seahawks Preview 32:55 Texans at Patriots Preview 42:59 Rams at Bears Preview 56:56 30K Challenge Reward 1...
Jan 16, 2026•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 96
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by James Palmer for the latest news, reports and rumors pertaining to the NFL head coach and coordinator hiring cycle. We cover Mike Tomlin's situation, the latest with the Ravens and the John Harbaugh Sweepstakes, Matt Ryan taking over the Falcons, and what's up with Matt LaFleur? Plus we hit coordinator changes around the league. 0:00 Coming up on today’s show 0:30 NFL Coaching News 4:25 Mike Tomlin 9:49 Ravens 19:44 John Harbaugh Sweepstakes 25:41 Falcon...
Jan 14, 2026•59 min•Season 2Ep. 95
Dan Hanzus is joined by Dave Dameshek to react to the breaking news that Mike Tomlin is stepping down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons on the job. 0:00 Instant Reaction 6:52 Shek Joins 29:36 Live Chat --------- Shop HTC merch! https://www.heedthecallpodcast.com Support the Heed the Call Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heedthecall Join the #48.4 movement by subscribing to the Heed the Call Yo...
Jan 13, 2026•34 min•Season 2Ep. 94
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to recap the final game of Wild Card Weekend, Texans at Steelers! We then look ahead to the Divisional Round, run through some news, and answer live chat questions. 0:00 NFL Wild Card MNF Recap: Texans at Steelers 19:13 Divisional Round Match-Ups 25:05 NFL News 28:14 Matt LaFleur Update 32:45 Ben Johnson Doubles Down 40:29 Kevin Patullo’s Job Status 45:00 Viral Liam Coen Presser Moment 51:03 Live Chat Comments --------- Shop HTC merch! https://...
Jan 13, 2026•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 93
Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to recap the first five games of the NFL postseason in the Wild Card round! First, we go through the Sunday games, starting in Jacksonville and finishing in New England. Then, we backtrack to Saturday night for an epic Packers-Bears rivalry showdown before finishing with Rams-Panthers. Along the way, we stop to celebrate the return of Doc on FOX! 0:00 NFL Wild Card Weekend Recap 3:52 Bills at Jaguars Recap 21:34 49ers at Eagles Recap 37:13 Ch...
Jan 12, 2026•1 hr 24 min•Season 2Ep. 92
Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to preview Wild Card Weekend with our picks for all the games, plus our locks of the week! We start with a scientific experiment to determine our Super Bowl winner predictions before getting into the games. Halfway through, we take a timeout to discuss the Dolphins firing head coach Mike McDaniel. 0:00 NFL Wild Card Weekend Preview 10:57 Rams at Panthers Preview 19:52 Packers at Bears Preview 28:07 Bills at Jaguars Preview 37:59 49ers at Eagl...
Jan 09, 2026•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 91
Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Brandon Perna to review the Year in Weird, AKA the 2025 NFL season, with the weirdest and wackiest things from the regular season that just ended. But first, we react to head coaching news and coordinator changes around the league, including the earth-shaking decision by the Baltimore Ravens to fire John Harbaugh. 0:00 Coming up on today’s show… 0:31 End Around: Wild Card Week 1:24 Ravens Fire HC John Harbaugh 11:00 NFL Coordinator Changes 22:24 Brando...
Jan 08, 2026•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 90
Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr for New Horizons Monday, as teams around the league make changes and look ahead to a new horizon. We hit the fired coaches and executives, those who were retained, and the few teams still up in the air. After that, we look back at our August win total over/under picks to see how we did. 0:00 New Horizons Monday 7:47 Browns fire Kevin Stefanski 19:16 Cardinals fire Jonathan Gannon 28:39 Raiders fire Pete Carroll 34:19 Falcons fire Raheem Morri...
Jan 06, 2026•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 89
Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to recap EVERY NFL game from Week 18 and preview the Wild Card playoff matchups! We start with the final game of the 2025 regular season, the unforgettable Sunday night tilt between the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers with win-or-go-home stakes. Then, we break down the three other games that determined the playoff field, including the battle for the NFC West on Saturday night, before revealing the final Theme of the Week for this sea...
Jan 05, 2026•2 hr 24 min•Season 2Ep. 88
Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to preview ALL the games on the final regular season weekend of NFL football, it's the Week 18 preview! We start with the three games that matter most in terms of determining who makes the playoffs and secures the first-round bye, Saturday matchups and Sunday Night Football. Then we build our final Quad Box of the 2025 season, hit the one late game that could be fun, roll through the rest of the slate in The Other Ones, and finally, sign off ...
Jan 01, 2026•1 hr 35 min•Season 2Ep. 87
Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are back to recap the final game of Week 17 with the surprising Monday night matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and Atlanta Falcons and how that affects the NFL playoff picture. Then, we react to news, including the Week 18 status of a couple high-profile quarterbacks. After that, it's time for the Official Week 18 Power Rankings of Record, where we have a new number one, a new number three, and a mixed up top ten! 0:00 On today’s show… 1:34 MNF: Rams at Falcons R...
Dec 30, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 86
Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to recap EVERY NFL game from Week 17! We start with the epic Sunday night tilt between the Bears and 49ers - a contender for game of the year - before revealing the Week 17 Theme of the Week. After that, we hit the biggest games from Christmas, Saturday and Sunday as we roll through the rest of the slate. Some teams were knocked out, other teams clinched, but we all had fun. 0:00 NFL Week 17 Recap of Every Game 0:48 SNF: Bears at 49ers Recap ...
Dec 29, 2025•2 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 85
Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to preview ALL the games on the Week 17 NFL slate! We start by examining the playoff picture heading into the week before moving to the late window for the game of the week, Eagles at Bills. Next, we preview the Saturday action that includes two great games and then build our Week 17 Sunday Quad Box. After that, we hit the prime time games and roll through The Other Ones. Finally, we finish the show with our Blind Locks for Week 17! 0:00 NFL ...
Dec 24, 2025•1 hr 36 min•Season 2Ep. 84
Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are back to recap the final game of Week 16 with the San Francisco 49ers looking to keep their hopes alive for the top seed in the NFC while the Indianapolis Colts try to claw their way into the playoff field. Then, we react to news, including WR DK Metcalf's suspension and the Chiefs soon-to-be new home city. After that, it's time for the Official Week 17 Power Rankings of Record, where we've had a big shake up in the top tier! 0:00 Coming up on today’s show 2:34 M...
Dec 23, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 83
Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to recap EVERY NFL game from Week 16! We start with the thrilling Sunday night contest between the Patriots and Ravens before revealing the Week 16 Theme of the Week. After that, we hit the biggest games of Sunday with Steelers at Lions and Jaguars at Broncos before moving to the Saturday games! Then, we recap the rest of the Sunday games, full of surprises and excitement. 0:00 NFL Week 16 Recap of Every Game 1:31 SNF: Patriots at Ravens Reca...
Dec 22, 2025•2 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 82
Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to preview ALL the games on the Week 16 NFL slate! But first, we recap the best game of the 2025 season thus far, an overtime shootout between the Rams and Seahawks on Thursday Night Football. After that, we dive into the Week 16 games, starting with two big-time tilts: Jaguars at Broncos and Steelers at Lions. Next, we preview the Saturday action that includes a pair of division matchups before moving to the Week 16 Sunday Quad Box. Then, we...
Dec 19, 2025•1 hr 59 min•Season 2Ep. 81
It's the weekly installment of the End Around! This week, Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by Pete Sweeney of the KC Star for a Flashpoint Focus segment on the Kansas City Chiefs! But first, Dan and Marc play a new game, Three Truths & A Lie: Inside the Quiet Storm. Marc puts forward four statements; he strongly believes three of them, but which is the lie? Then, Pete joins to break down this crossroads moment for the Chiefs. How do they retool after a disappointing season that also sa...
Dec 18, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 80
Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are back to recap the final game of Week 15 with the Pittsburgh Steelers hosting the Miami Dolphins! Then, we react to news, including an update on Patrick Mahomes' ACL, the Jets dismissing a head coach, and is Pete Carroll on the hot seat? Finally, we hit the Official Week 16 Power Rankings of Record, with the return of Tier Names! 0:00 Week 16 Power Rankings & MNF Recap 3:59 MNF Recap: Dolphins at Steelers 18:42 NFL News Catch-Up 21:45 Patrick Mahomes underwen...
Dec 16, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 79
Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to recap EVERY game on the incredible NFL Week 15 slate! We start with multiple heavyweight bouts with huge implications on the playoff picture: Bills at Patriots, Packers at Broncos, Lions at Rams, and Chargers at Chiefs before getting to the rest of the games, finally closing with the Sunday night tilt in Dallas. 0:00 NFL Week 15 Recap of Every Game 0:54 Bills at Patriots Recap 13:14 Theme of Week 15 16:28 Packers at Broncos Recap 24:36 Lio...
Dec 15, 2025•1 hr 55 min•Season 2Ep. 78
Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to preview ALL the games on the awesome, jam-packed 2025 NFL Week 15 slate! We start this week with an absolute banger of a five-pack late window that includes three great matchups: Packers at Broncos, Lions at Rams, and (hopefully) the return of Philip Rivers in Seattle. Next, we take a call from an NFL league official before building out our Sunday Quad Box. After that, we hit the prime time games and roll through The Other Ones. We finish ...
Dec 12, 2025•2 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 77
It's the weekly installment of the End Around! This week, Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by Adam Schein of CBS Sports and SiriusXM! But first, Dan and Marc react to the news that Philip Rivers is officially back in the NFL after five years of retirement. Then, Adam Schein joins to break down the process behind the CBS in-game updates, share his Schein Nine (Divided by Three), and finally, give us some custom HTC game breaks. Finally, we wrap up the show with a review of Tubi's Zero Star:...
Dec 11, 2025•58 min•Season 2Ep. 76
Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are back to recap the final game of Week 14 with the overtime Monday night matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Chargers! Then, we react to news, including the possibility of Philip Rivers making a return to the NFL?! Finally, we hit the Official Week 14 Power Rankings of Record! 0:00 MNF Recap: Eagles at Chargers 18:11 John Lennon died 45 years ago today 24:01 Philip Rivers might be back?! 31:24 Other NFL News 37:56 Week 15 Power Rankings 56:23...
Dec 09, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 75
Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to recap EVERY game on the NFL Week 14 slate! We start with the playoff-like contest on Sunday night between the Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs before hitting our Theme for Week 14. Then we roll through all the games, including some great divisional and other pivotal matchups, and close the show with the rookie quarterback showdown. 0:00 NFL Week 14 FULL Recap 1:02 SNF: Texans at Chiefs Recap 13:46 Theme of Week 14 16:47 Bears at Packe...
Dec 08, 2025•1 hr 54 min•Season 2Ep. 74
Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to preview ALL the games on the 2025 NFL Week 14 slate! But first, we recap the first game of Week 14, the pivotal Thursday night matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions. After that, we begin the previews in the prime time window before building out our Sunday Quad Box. Next, we hit the game of the week (the only good matchup on the late slate) and then welcome in Brian Baldinger for our weekly segment to talk AFC playoff race. F...
Dec 05, 2025•2 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 73
It's the weekly installment of the End Around! This week, Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by The Athletic's Michael-Shawn Dugar! But first, Dan unveils his NFC Quarterback Confidence Pyramid for the 10 NFC teams fighting for a spot in the postseason. Then, Mike joins to share tales from Inside the Darnold Hive (AKA Seahawks Spotlight) and break down the NFC playoff field to separate the pretenders from the contenders. Before he signs off, Mike gives us a Money Mike Week 14 Three-Legged Ol...
Dec 04, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 72
Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler are back to recap the final game of Week 13 with the Monday night matchup between the New York Giants and New England Patriots! Then, we react to news, mostly comments from head coaches around the league, and finally, we unveil the often imitated but never duplicated Week 14 Official Power Rankings of Record! 0:00 Welcome 1:13 MNF: Giants at Patriots Recap 20:51 NFL News Catch-Up 27:25 Aaron Rodgers Comments 33:20 Andy Reid Comments 36:04 Eagles OC Kevin Patullo’s h...
Dec 02, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 71
