AUDACY PARTNERS WITH VETERAN PRO FOOTBALL ANALYSTS DAN HANZUS AND MARC SESSLER TO EXPAND SPORTS PORTFOLIO WITH “HEED THE CALL NFL PODCAST”
Award-Winning Show Offers Unique Voice on Pro Football, with Hanzus and Sessler Breaking Down Every Storyline that Shapes the League
Audacy Podcasts today announced that it has partnered with veteran sports analysts Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler to handle sales and distribution for their popular, award-winning “Heed the Call NFL Podcast,” further solidifying Audacy’s position as a leader in sports audio content.
Hanzus and Sessler helped define the modern pro football podcasting landscape with their groundbreaking and globally beloved “Around The NFL” podcast. Now independent from the league, Hanzus and Sessler's voices are fully unleashed on "Heed the Call NFL Podcast,” home to their singular coverage of every league storyline with familiar friends, authentic analysis, and their trademark humor.
“Heed the Call NFL Podcast” will move to Audacy on September 1, 2025. Four new episodes will continue to be released weekly during the NFL season on YouTube and everywhere podcasts are available. Listen and follow the show here.
“As we say on the pod: ‘There are no reverse gears in this tank.’ We believe in our show and its ability to connect with a global audience of football fans. This partnership with Audacy puts us in the best possible position to serve and expand our army of Heedonists,” said Hanzus and Sessler.
“Dan and Marc are pioneers in sports podcasting and two of the most respected voices in the NFL media landscape. Their compelling mix of expertise, authenticity, and humor has built a passionate following and we’re proud to bring ‘Heed the Call NFL Podcast’ into the Audacy family as we continue to expand our industry-leading sports audio lineup,” said Leah Reis-Dennis, Head of Podcasts, Audacy. “Dan and Marc’s ability to connect with listeners makes this show an incredible and powerful opportunity for advertisers and brands to reach NFL fans at scale throughout the season.”
Audacy's industry-leading sports radio portfolio includes 40 owned-and-operated sports stations, 160 sports streaming channels on the Audacy app, a leading sports podcast network featuring over 600 titles, and the flagship play-by-play home to over 50 professional and collegiate teams.
Audacy’s sports podcast portfolio includes a leading sports podcast network featuring over 600 titles, with marquee titles including “The RE–CAP Show” with Tobin Heath and Christen Press” and Jordan Robinson’s “The Women’s Hoops Show;” the “Inside the Green Room” with Danny Green podcast, and more. Audacy is also home to Robinson’s syndicated women’s sports radio show “She’s Got Next.”
Audacy also produces two national multiplatform sports networks, Infinity Sports Network and the BetMGM Network. Audacy is the official audio and podcast partner of Major League Baseball. Audacy sports video content can also be found on YouTube, CBS Sports Network, SNY, Stadium, Monumental Sports, CHSN, Twitch, and other platforms.
“Heed the Call NFL Podcast” originally launched in August 2024. The show was named the
2025 Silver Telly Winner in the General-Sports Category, and won the 2025 Cynopsis Sports Media Award for Best New Sports Show.
Hanzus and Sessler are represented by WME.
Download the cover art for “Heed the Call NFL Podcast” and Hanzus and Sessler’s photos here.
About Audacy:
Audacy is a leading audio content and entertainment company. As champions of audio, we connect with people in the moments that matter — delivering trusted local news, passionate sports and your favorite music across 220+ radio stations, premium podcasts, live events and digital experiences that reach more than 200 million listeners every month. We create compelling content, foster deeply engaged audiences and deliver outcomes that matter for advertisers. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com and join the conversation on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.
About Dan Hanzus:
Dan Hanzus hosts the award-winning “Heed The Call NFL Podcast” for Audacy Podcasts. One of the most prominent voices in his industry, Hanzus was host and co-founder of NFL Media’s groundbreaking “Around The NFL” podcast (2013-2024), which built a large and devoted U.S. and international audience during its 11-year run. Hanzus also served as an editor, reporter, commentator, and columnist for NFL Media, and was the author of NFL.com’s weekly Power Rankings, a popular column that also spawned a podcast and television series. In 2024, Hanzus and co-host Marc Sessler launched the “Heed The Call” podcast on Underdog Fantasy. Previous stops include Major League Baseball and The Journal News. A New York native and graduate of Northeastern University, Hanzus currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife and two sons.
About Marc Sessler:
Marc Sessler co-hosts the award-winning “Heed The Call NFL Podcast” for Audacy Podcasts. A 15-year veteran of the industry, Marc was a co-founder of NFL Media’s groundbreaking Around The NFL Podcast (2013-2024), which built a fiery and feverish U.S. and international audience during its 11-year run. Sessler served as a reporter, commentator and long-form columnist for NFL Media. In 2024, Sessler and co-host Dan Hanzus launched the “Heed The Call” podcast on Underdog Fantasy. Previous stops include a string of semi-apocalyptic corporate jobs and hours logged for a financially yet untapped screenwriting certificate from UCLA. A graduate of American University, Sessler currently resides in Hollywood, California.
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