Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler

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Super Bowl Arrival in New Orleans! Feb 05, 2025

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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

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Don't Say "Super Bowl" Jan 31, 2025

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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

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Winners & Losers from Head Coach Introductory Press Conferences Jan 28, 2025

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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

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NFL Conference Championship Recap!! Jan 27, 2025

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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

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DIRTY THIRTY: Coen to Jags, Carroll to Raiders & Cowboys Mystery! Jan 24, 2025

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Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by Underdog NFL Insider James Palmer for a Dirty Thirty special emergency bonus episode to cover all the latest NFL head coaching news and rumors in exactly thirty minutes, starting with the bizarre Liam Coen saga as the Jaguars have found their new head coach (2:09). Next, we discuss the Raiders hiring Pete Carroll (15:34), the latest in the mysterious Cowboys head coaching search (23:43), and Bobby Slowik's dismissal in Houston (27:42).

0:00 NFL Coaching Updates

2:09 Liam Coen Saga

15:34 Raiders hire Pete Carroll

23:43 Cowboys latest updates

27:42 Bobby Slowik Fired

29:39 Wrap Up

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NFL Championship Sunday Preview and Picks!! Jan 24, 2025

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Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue and Michael-Shawn Dugar to preview the AFC and NFC Conference Championship games! We start with the rematch of the 2020 AFC Championship Game, Bills at Chiefs (5:23), before taking a halftime break to cover some NFL news: the Jets have hired Aaron Glenn as head coach (34:17), the Jaguars have parted ways with Trent Baalke (42:06), a few teams appointed coordinators and the Cowboys are rumored to be closing in on Brian Schottenheimer as the next head coach in Dallas (47:00). Next, we preview Commanders at Eagles (52:06) and finally, we finish with Fearless Predictions for this weekend (1:15:40).

0:00 NFL Championship Sunday Preview

5:23 Bills at Chiefs AFC Championship Preview and Picks

29:24 Break

34:17 Jets hire Aaron Glenn

42:06 Jaguars changes

47:00 Other NFL News

51:25 Break

52:06 Commanders at Eagles NFC Championship Preview and Picks

1:15:40 Fearless Predictions

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NFL Playoffs Stock Up & Stock Down (with Josh Norris) Jan 22, 2025

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Dan Hanzus, Marc Sessler and Conor Orr talk through the latest NFL news and coaching hires, starting with Ben Johnson taking over as head coach of the Chicago Bears (8:14) and the Colts hiring Lou Anarumo as Defensive Coordinator (14:30). After the break, Underdog's Josh Norris joins the program to discuss whose stock is UP and whose is DOWN thus far through the NFL postseason (19:22), hitting on Kliff Kingsbury (21:18), Lamar Jackson (25:58), the Pittsburgh Steelers (31:57), and Conor Orr himself (37:51) before speeding through a handful more (42:39) to close the show.

0:00 Intro

6:03 NFL News

8:14 Bears hire Ben Johnson

14:30 Colts hire Lou Anarumo

18:24 Break

19:22 Josh Norris joins

21:18 Stock Up/Stock Down: NFL Playoffs Edition

25:58 Lamar Jackson

31:57 Steelers

37:51 Conor Orr

42:39 Speed Round

58:55 Wrap Up

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NFL Playoffs: Divisional Round Recap!! Jan 20, 2025

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Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by Conor Orr to recap a thrilling Divisional Round of playoff football! We start with the AFC side, first recapping Ravens at Bills (3:45) and then Texans at Chiefs (20:45) before flipping to the NFC side to hit Commanders at Lions (42:29) and Rams at Eagles (1:05:11).

0:00 NFL Divisional Round Recap

3:46 Ravens at Bills Recap

20:45 Texans at Chiefs Recap

42:29 Commanders at Lions Recap

1:05:11 Rams at Eagles Recap

1:26:09 Wrap Up

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Super Divisional Round Preview Spectacular Jan 16, 2025

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Dan Hanzus is joined by Conor Orr, Jourdan Rodrigue and Michael-Shawn Dugar to preview the second round of the postseason as the NFL's Divisional Round of the playoffs arrives! We start with what should be the best game, Ravens at Bills (3:49), before moving to Commanders at Lions (20:10), Rams at Eagles (41:37), and Texans at Chiefs (56:55), and finally we finish with Money Mike picks and Fearless Predictions for this weekend (1:11:25).

0:00 NFL Divisional Round Preview

3:49 Ravens at Bills Preview

20:10 Commanders at Lions Preview

38:00 First Break

41:37 Rams at Eagles Preview

56:55 Texans at Chiefs Preview

1:10:19 Second Break

1:11:25 Fearless Predictions

1:19:52 Wrap Up

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Deion to Dallas?? And More Coaching Cycle Rumors with Jordan Schultz Jan 15, 2025

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Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by FOX Sports NFL Insider Jordan Schultz to catch up on the latest updates surrounding the NFL coaching carousel. First up is the Mike McCarthy situation after he and the Cowboys parted ways, as well as Jordan’s reporting around the Cowboys' interest in Deion Sanders (4:37). Then, we discuss Mike Vrabel’s hiring in New England (14:18) before flipping to other candidates and job openings (18:28), touching on Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn, the Jaguars’ vacancy and Trent Baalke’s role, the Jets, Kliff Kingsbury, and the possibility that a team still alive in the postseason could let go of their head coach. After Jordan says goodbye, we react to the conversation (34:25).

0:00 Intro

2:47 Jordan Schultz Joins

4:37 Mike McCarthy, Cowboys & Deion Sanders

14:18 Mike Vrabel to Patriots

18:28 Other Candidates and Openings

34:25 Wrap Up

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