Calling All Halos: A show about the Los Angeles Angels

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Baseball #128

The Athletic's Angels reporter Sam Blum and former Sports Illustrated baseball editor Connor Grossman bring you the latest news and inside information on the Los Angeles Angels. He'll be joined by guests and go beyond the box score.

Recent Episodes
  • Should we be concerned about the Angels' offense?
    Apr 21, 2025 – 40:37
  • Is the Angels' hot start sustainable?
    Apr 8, 2025 – 48:13
  • Will the Angels be any better in 2025?
    Mar 24, 2025 – 53:22
  • How and when will Anthony Rendon's time with the Angels end?
    Feb 18, 2025 – 45:25
  • Why haven't the Angels followed through (yet) on their promise of a busy offseason?
    Feb 4, 2025 – 39:49
  • Is this Angels' offseason actually moving them toward contention in 2025?
    Dec 2, 2024 – 43:28
  • Will Angels owner Arte Moreno let his front office implement an offseason plan?
    Nov 4, 2024 – 47:09
  • Will the Angels finish with their worst-ever record?
    Sep 20, 2024 – 43:09
  • Are the Angels headed in the right direction under GM Perry Minasian?
    Aug 30, 2024 – 38:24
  • What does the Angels' resurgence mean for their future plans?
    Aug 9, 2024 – 40:47
  • Does the Angels' improved play impact the deadline or their future?
    Jul 3, 2024 – 39:53
  • Calling All Halos mailbag: We answer questions from fans
    Jun 18, 2024 – 44:08
  • Should the Angels trade players with years of team control?
    May 30, 2024 – 35:37
  • Do the Angels need a truly awful season as a wake-up call?
    May 9, 2024 – 41:06
  • Are the Angels helping or hurting their youngest MLB players?
    Apr 15, 2024 – 41:08
  • What do we make of the Shohei Ohtani/Ippei Mizuhara saga?
    Mar 25, 2024 – 46:57
  • What do we make of Anthony Rendon's and Mike Trout's comments at Angels spring training?
    Feb 20, 2024 – 39:41
  • Why haven't the Angels done anything this offseason?
    Jan 15, 2024 – 43:34
  • Why did Shohei Ohtani leave the Angels, and who's to blame?
    Dec 11, 2023 – 48:48
  • What do we make of the Angels hiring Ron Washington to manage?
    Nov 10, 2023 – 43:47
  • Minasian was kept. Nevin was not. Where do the Angels go from here?
    Oct 12, 2023 – 39:00
  • Should the Angels make changes at GM or manager?
    Sep 30, 2023 – 41:12
  • Why are the Angels the way that they are?
    Sep 7, 2023 – 39:40
  • What does Shohei Ohtani's injury mean for the Angels?
    Aug 25, 2023 – 41:04
  • Do the Angels still have a realistic playoff path?
    Aug 7, 2023 – 42:41
  • What do we make of the Angels' trade deadline strategy?
    Jul 31, 2023 – 44:46
  • Should the disastrous Angels trade Shohei Ohtani?
    Jul 17, 2023 – 38:17
  • Are the Angels' weekend trades more timely or desperate?
    Jun 26, 2023 – 37:11
  • Is this Angels team a true contender?
    Jun 19, 2023 – 36:13
  • How will the Angels' long-term future be dictated by the next 46 games?
    Jun 6, 2023 – 36:04
  • Why are the Angels so aggressive in calling up their prospects?
    May 26, 2023 – 33:35
  • Why do Angels losses always come in the most excruciating fashion?
    May 15, 2023 – 33:53
  • After 1 month: Are the Angels a good team?
    May 2, 2023 – 42:58
  • What do we make of the Angels' mistake-filled week?
    Apr 16, 2023 – 34:26
  • How concerning is the Angels bullpen situation?
    Apr 10, 2023 – 29:17
  • What does Mike Trout's future with the Angels look like?
    Mar 28, 2023 – 39:31
  • Should Angels owner Arte Moreno be defending his how he spends?
    Mar 21, 2023 – 40:50
  • Calling All Halos Trailer
    Mar 21, 2023 – 00:59
Recent Reviews
  • NPop32
    Tough listen
    I know the Angels have terrible over the last decade but the constant bashing of this team and belittling any minor bright spot is beyond frustrating. Sam is a fantastic sports journalist but this podcast doesn’t feel overall objective, it feels like a frustrated reporter and a Giants fan constantly laughing at the Angels dismay. I appreciate candid discussions, but this just feels negative no matter what happens.
  • Erik2312
    Yikes
    Sam Blum is a phenomenal feature writer - but he is abysmal covering a team day to day. The Angels are a punching bag (and for the most part it’s earned) but Sam is unwilling to look past Arte Moreno with anything Angels related. Steer clear of this one and listen to Locked on Angels instead. They’re much more balanced (and actually up to date on what the team is doing).
  • MWalberg
    Great content, terrible listen
    We are now almost two years into this podcast, and Sam continues to ask the right questions. But how in the name of Angels does the lead host have worse sound quality than his co-host?? Sam it’s embarrassing, and it makes me avoid the podcast knowing that you’re just going to sound like a guy talking on a Zoom call to Conor. Invest in some audio equipment. It’s been two years.
  • Purple’s mess
    Truth speakers
    This pod is one of my favorite because it echoes and reinforces everything I feel about the Angels. They don’t bash the team for the sake of bashing them. They point out the many missteps of the ownership and how handcuffed the GM is. Please continue to be a sounding board for all fans and hopefully, better days are ahead!
  • Plyleyman
    Loving the start
    UPDATE: My ears love that this has been fixed. The podcast is still incredible and a must-listen for any Halos fans. Keep up the great work. I’m really enjoying the podcast so far. Only a few episodes in but it is a must-listen for me every time. The only thing I’ve noticed is that the outro music/beat is significantly louder than the audio when you two talk. I know it is a minor thing, but I listen with headphones and really have to crank the volume up to hear both of you talk. So when the outro comes in it’s incredibly loud and blows my ears out for a second. Again, incredible podcast and don’t want that to take away from it. Just a plea for the welfare of my ears
  • lberga98
    Thoughtful, Nuanced, Necessary Angels Pod
    This is a podcast I learn from and appreciate. I’ve been an Angels fan for 30 years. Today, I find the most thought provoking Angels coverage to come from Sam Blum. He’s a journalist and his work analyzing what’s caused the Angels many years of failure is the best I’ve heard.
  • ERA1530
    Best Angels Pod out there.
    Appreciate your work 🐐.
  • Calibob02
    Angel Podcast should not feature San Francisco and Yankee fans
    I love Sam, but please remove the other two guys who waste time talking about teams they root for. It is a waste of my time to listen to them. Can’t Sam find commenters who have inside knowledge about the Angels, up to his level.
  • Kangaroosintoronto
    High Hopes
    I had high hopes for this podcast as a longtime Angels fan, but unfortunately it did not live up to my expectation. (Just like the Angels each year.) Each episode the hosts joke about how poorly the organization is run, which is fair but simply talking about how bad the team is or how bad Arte is gets boring. Sam is a great journalist, and one of the reasons I was so excited about this podcast was because as a journalist that covers the team, he has the opportunity to add more to the conversation than a fan show can. In a recent episode, there was talk about how the Angels don’t have a pitching lab or hitting lab and joke about how behind they are. That is totally fair, but it would be interesting to know what they actually do have in place for hitters and pitchers.
  • afarkas
    Amazing podcast
    This is an absolutely amazing podcast! 10/10 recommend for any Angels fan. If only our team was half as good as this podcast…..
  • chargertoenail
    Fave
    I wish I could just force Arte to sit down and listen to every episode of this show
  • ProdigalSonned
    Sam Blum is a Bum
    Sam is a 12 year old gossipy girl stuck in a slight man’s body. Say what you heard from Rendon or shut up about it.
  • Wolfe born on leap year
    Good logical podcast about the state of the organization
    This podcast’s ability to analytically look at the state of the organization as the season plays out helps me stay informed about the state of the Angels after a week (or two weeks) of games through review and analysis.
  • str8wagin
    Great show
    I love Sam’s coverage of the Angels. Sometimes his analysis is hard to take as an angels fan but he’s always thoughtful and fair. We are lucky to have him.
  • theyagz
    Great Show
    Really great non-fan approach. Real Angels fans want to hear it like it is, with criticism where it is merited and praise where it is earned. Excellent writing on the Athletic as well. Keep up the great work!
  • Beisbolyfe
    Great stuff for Angels fans
    Love the show guys. Great job!
  • skinnyedawg
    Love it
    Sams the man I love how real he is about the angels I’m a big fan.
  • Judges bc
    Great Pod
    Sam Blum always impresses. Hope he stays covering the Angels for a while
  • Tony Fourbags
    SJW
    Another social justice warrior masquerading as a baseball writer. Avoid.
  • beastmode_2748
    Yes
    Listening to this after the horrific loss against the marlins Saturday night. It helped
  • Brandon123472
    Great show!
    I enjoy the analysis!
  • Loveofsports24
    My first episode
    Just listened to my first episode. Good podcast, nice format. Talk a little more about the possible future of the team. What it looks like without Ohtani, or with him etc… keep it up, I will continue to listen!
  • derfredsterr
    Finally!
    Life long Angels fan, finally some fair content that doesn’t hide the organizations mediocrity. This is the way.
  • Ken__K
    Looking forward to listening all season
    Off to a good start! Interesting to hear more of Sam’s perspective, beyond the great articles he writes in The Athletic. My only gripe is the sound balance - it was a little tough to hear Sam talking in the first episode (and I wouldn’t want to miss a word.)
  • nukedzombie55
    Really interesting first episode
    As an Angels fan where the motto hope springs eternal sort of feels like groundhogs day every spring training it is nice to listen to non Angels fans discussing the state of the team without the unbiased nature that fandom creates. I enjoyed the first episode and can’t wait to listen going forward. This is probably the most important season in Angels history. The Angels can’t afford to lose Ohtani for nothing. It would cripple the organization for years to come.
  • Timmc11
    Great new Angels podcast
    There aren’t enough good podcasts covering the Angels. I’m really excited to listen to Sam and Connor all season!
  • LH MB
    Unreal #mb
    Unreal #mb
  • teamBubba12
    Not for Angel Fans to Feel Good
    1st I want to say that Sam is honest when he says that this isn’t a podcast for fans that just want to hear the good stuff. Unfortunately if your a fan you want some positivity for your team and if your not a fan then I don’t know why you would listen to it. So I’m a bit confused. That being said it is an honest podcast about what is happening within the Angels organization. However I didn’t find a lot of what was said to be anything new because it was pretty much what Sam reports on Twitter just regurgitated in a podcast. I will listen to more episodes just to see where this podcast goes as I respect Sam and his reporting. I just hope we get things to celebrate mixed in with bad stuff. I know that Arte and the Angels have a lot to work on but I think most of us prefer to focus on the positives rather then the negatives.
  • Joey Hahne
    Great non-biased Halo Podcast
    Sam and Connor do a great job talking Halos baseball. They aren’t trying to pump up the fans, but rather keep it real. Appreciate it! Go Halos!
  • Tracy McDannald
    An authority on all things Angels baseball
    Sam Blum has been at the forefront of the coverage of the team and this extra insight will only lead to more good things.
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