Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler

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Teams That Nailed the NFL Draft + Things We Did Not Love Apr 27, 2025

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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 shout-outs (57:25). We close the show with UNIFORM MADNESS (1:03:24) as Abdul Carter's bid to wear Lawrence Taylor's number was rejected while Cam Ward's wish to wear Warren Moon's #1 was granted.

0:00 2025 NFL Draft Recap

1:28 Shedeur Sanders Saga

26:54 Teams Who Nailed the Draft

40:24 James Gladstone’s Presser

53:53 Things We Did Not Love

57:25 Shout-Outs

1:03:24 Uniform Talk

1:13:52 Wrap Up

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FULL NFL Draft Round 1 Recap! Apr 25, 2025

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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). From there, we move through the draft, hitting on the Raiders taking RB Ashton Jeanty (20:21), the Panthers choosing WR Tet McMillan (27:00), and then roll through picks 10 through 20 (30:50). After that, we cover the Steelers passing on Sanders and other quarterback options (39:37), picks 22-25 (49:15), the Falcons making a massive trade back into the first round for EDGE James Pearce Jr. (56:36), and close out the first round (1:02:33). To cap it off, we review Mock Sessler's Marc Draft (1:09:42) and find out whether or not Justin successfully dunked (1:13:33).

0:00 NFL Draft Round 1 Recap

0:52 Jaguars and Browns make huge trade

12:27 QB Shedeur Sanders falls out of first round

15:37 Giants trade up to select QB Jaxson Dart

20:21 Raiders take RB Ashton Jeanty

27:00 Panthers take WR Tet McMillan

30:50 Picks 10-20

39:37 Steelers pass on Shedeur Sanders

49:15 Picks 22-25

56:36 Falcons trade up for EDGE James Pearce Jr.

1:02:33 Picks 27-32

1:09:42 Checking in on Marc’s Mock Draft

1:13:33 Did Justin dunk?

1:19:45 Wrap Up

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The 14th Annual Mock Sessler Marc Draft Apr 22, 2025

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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

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DRAFT THEM BEFORE HOWIE DOES Apr 17, 2025

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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) and Draft Prospects Who Are Fun To Watch (41:43). Finally, we wrap things up revealing the results of the Best NFL Fanbase draft polls (55:46).

0:00 One week until the NFL Draft

5:04 NFL News

8:57 CB Jalen Ramsey on the Trade Block

13:59 What’s going on with QB Derek Carr

18:15 OT Tyron Smith retires

24:19 Matt “Money” Smith joins

29:27 Money on the Chargers’ offseason

41:43 Draft prospects who make you smile

55:46 NFL Fanbase Draft Poll Results

1:05:53 Wrap Up

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NFL Fanbase Draft (with Katie Nolan) Apr 15, 2025

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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 Nolan, host of the podcast “Casuals,” joins the heroes (27:23) to see who can draft the best collection of NFL Fanbases (33:29).

0:00 Dan Hanzus Returns!

7:28 QB Joe Flacco signs with Browns

12:52 Saints QB Derek Carr’s 2025 season in jeopardy

14:05 How does Carr’s injury affect Shedeur Sanders’ draft position?

19:36 CB Patrick Peterson announces his retirement

21:39 Other NFL News

27:23 Katie Nolan joins

33:29 Drafting the NFL’s best fanbases

1:14:06 Wrap Up

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NFL Headlines from the Future + HTC Mailbag! Apr 10, 2025

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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 quarterback situation, takes on the Dolphins and Cardinals, and even Deshaun Watson. Finally, we wrap up the show answer mailbag questions from Heedonists all over the world (47:57).

0:00 Welcome

6:09 Shedeur Sanders

14:44 Travis Hunter

19:30 Headlines from the Future

47:57 HTC Mailbag

1:00:10 Wrap Up

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Receiver & Running Back Prospects with SUPERPOWERS (with Josh Norris & Hayden Winks) Apr 08, 2025

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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 Williams (26:58), Missouri WR Luther Burden (31:08), TCU WR Jack Bech (34:29), Tennessee RB Dylan Sampson (38:27), Ohio State RB TreVeyon Henderson (40:21), and finally, Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty (44:46).

0:00 Welcome

2:31 Julio Jones announces his retirement

8:30 Terron Armstead also announces retirement

11:06 Joe Milton traded

14:44 Josh Norris & Hayden Winks join

19:11 CB/WR Travis Hunter

26:58 WR Kyle Williams

31:08 WR Luther Burden

34:29 WR Jack Bech

38:27 RB Dylan Sampson

40:21 RB TreVeyon Henderson

44:46 Ashton Jeanty

53:17 Wrap Up

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Cooper DeJean All Stars: Five Instant Impact Players in the 2025 NFL Draft (with Connor Rogers) Apr 03, 2025

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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 wrap up, we look back on the iconic 2014 film, Draft Day (48:02).

0:00 Draft Day Live Watchalong Announcement

3:51 NFL Draft Buzz

11:33 NFL News

20:34 Connor Rogers joins

22:09 Connor on QB Cam Ward

27:19 Cooper DeJean All Stars

28:11 DL Tyleik Williams

31:52 WR Tre Harris

36:26 DE Mike Green

40:25 OL Grey Zabel

44:04 RB Quinshon Judkins

48:02 “Full of heart from start to finish”

53:24 Wrap Up

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Rule Changes!! And Team Win Totals High-Stakes Competition Apr 02, 2025

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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 electronically measure first downs (23:22), and more. After that, Dan and Marc compete to see who can more accurately guess team win totals for the 2025 season with EXTREMELY high stakes (38:14).

0:00 Three Christmas Day Games

9:29 NFL News

15:23 Tush Push Vote Tabled

23:22 Other Rule Changes

38:14 Guessing Team Win Totals

1:03:42 Wrap Up

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Hot Topics from NFL Owners Meetings Apr 01, 2025

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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 and Steelers coaches expressed excitement over their current quarterback situations (31:06), Mike Tomlin spoke on the possibility of signing QB Aaron Rodgers (37:08), Aaron Glenn commented on the idea of "winning the offseason" (40:12), 49ers QB Brock Purdy explained why the team struggled last season (43:08), the Colts will have a QB competition throughout the offseason (46:44), and we have news on the Baltimore Ravens (48:45).

0:00 NFL Owners Meetings

10:52 18-Game Schedule Coming?

18:40 Tush Push

31:06 Browns and Steelers starting QBs

37:08 Mike Tomlin on Aaron Rodgers

40:12 Aaron Glenn on winning the offseason

43:08 49ers updates on Brock Purdy extension

46:44 Daniel Jones vs Anthony Richardson QB Competition

48:45 Ravens News

54:15 Wrap Up

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