Under the Halo Podcast

From a no-hitter his rookie season to being moved to the bullpen to re-establishing himself as a frontline starter, Reid Detmers has learned a lot as a Big League pitcher. In the latest episode of the Under the Halo Podcast, the official podcast of Angels Baseball, Detmers sits down with host Trent Rush as they dive deep into all things pitching – the development of Detmers’ knockout slider, how h...

1,043 days removed from Major League Baseball, Angels first baseman Trey Mancini reprised his role as a Big Leaguer in dramatic fashion as he recorded a hit and an RBI in his first at-bat for the Angels. In the latest episode of the Under the Halo Podcast, the official podcast of Angels Baseball, Mancini sits down with host Trent Rush to discuss his return to baseball’s highest level through defea...

Under the Halo - From Local Kid to Angels Outfielder, Wade Meckler! Wade Meckler grew up attending games at Angel Stadium, hunting for batting practice balls and helmet nachos. Now, the Angels outfielder sits down with host Trent Rush in this episode of the Under the Halo Podcast, the official podcast of Angels Baseball. Rush and Meckler discuss his journey to the Big Leagues, from trying out for...

After 655 days between MLB starts, new Angels pitcher Grayson Rodriguez toed the rubber this season. In this episode of the Under the Halo Podcast, the official podcast of Angels Baseball, Rodriguez sits down with host Trent Rush to discuss his journey back to the mound, being traded to the Angels, resiliency, his love for the outdoors, and so much more. Catch ‘Under the Halo’ with Trent Rush for...

Angels starting pitcher Jack Kochanowicz has solidified himself in the Angels starting rotation in 2026. The 25-year-old right-hander sits down with host Trent Rush on this episode of the Under the Halo Podcast, the official podcast of Angels Baseball. Rush and Kochanowicz dive into his path to the Big Leagues, growing up around Philadelphia, what his family means to him, and more!   Catch ‘Under...

Angels ace José Soriano is off to one of the hottest starts by a starting pitcher in the modern era of Major League Baseball. The hard-throwing right-hander joins host Trent Rush on this episode of the Under the Halo Podcast, the official podcast of Angels Baseball. In Soriano’s debut on the podcast, the duo discuss the first five starts of the 2026 season for Soriano, the historic significance, w...

The 2026 season is underway, and so is the Jo Show. Angels outfielder Jo Adell joins host Trent Rush on this episode of the Under the Halo Podcast, the official podcast of Angels Baseball. Adell and Rush sit down to dissect the Angel outfielder’s historic night – three home run robberies in a single game. Listen along as Adell breaks down each catch, provides insight as he watches back the highlig...

On this special episode of the Under the Halo podcast, the official podcast of Angels Baseball, the trio of Jo Adell, Zach Neto, and Taylor Ward join host Trent Rush to wrap up the 2025 season! Each having career years in 2025, Adell, Neto, and Ward revisit their major moments from throughout the season and discuss Neto's bowling, Adell's fashion, Ward's humor, and more! Catch ‘Under the Halo’ wit...

Los Angeles Angels reliever Brock Burke joins host Trent Rush on this episode of the Under the Halo podcast, the official podcast of Angels Baseball! Burke, a World Series Champion, sits down with Rush and discusses life as a reliever, constantly learning in the Big Leagues, his sleepwalking adventures, Kevin the Bernedoodle, and more! Catch ‘Under the Halo’ with Trent Rush all season long for in-...

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward joins host Trent Rush on this episode of the Under the Halo podcast, the official podcast of Angels Baseball! In the middle of having a career year, the eight-year veteran Halo sits down with Rush and discusses his journey as an Angel, his situational hitting approach, being teammates with Aaron Judge (college) and Mike Trout, and more. Learn more about yo...

Los Angeles Angels closer Kenley Jansen joins host Trent Rush on this episode of the Under the Halo podcast, the official podcast of Angels Baseball! The decorated long-time closer goes full circle with Rush, sharing about coming up in the Minor Leagues as a catcher, making the transition to a pitcher, now approaching 500 career saves, and everything in between. Catch ‘Under the Halo’ with Trent R...

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Reid Detmers joins host Trent Rush on this episode of the Under the Halo Podcast, the official podcast of Angels Baseball! The Southpaw breaks down his No-Hitter in 2022 for the first time, what it took to go from a town of 2,400 people to being a 1st Round Draft Pick, overcoming adversity at the Major League level, Laker the Mini Golden Doodle, and more!   Catch ‘Under...

Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi, accompanied by interpreter Yusuke Oshima, joins host Trent Rush on this episode of the Under the Halo Podcast, the official podcast of Angels Baseball! Yusei shares his insights on the popularity of Major League Baseball in Japan, his mentorship of the young pitchers, his relationship with the Angels starting pitching staff and his teammates, balancing his personal an...

Angels outfielder Jo Adell joins host Trent Rush on this episode of the Under the Halo Podcast, the official podcast of Angels Baseball! The duo sits down to dissect both Jo Adell the baseball player and Jo Adell the human from the work behind his surging numbers on the diamond this season to his music taste. The Halos centerfielder also discusses how to overcome struggles throughout a season, the...

Angels infielder Nolan Schanuel sits down with host Trent Rush on this episode of the Under the Halo podcast! The pair talk about the conversations had a first base, Nolan’s love of fishing, his progress as a baseball player, the players he grew up watching, and more.   Catch ‘Under the Halo’ with Trent Rush all season long for in-depth interviews with Angels players, coaches, and other members of...

Angels outfielder Mike Trout and catcher Logan O’Hoppe both join Trent Rush for a unique episode of the Under the Halo podcast! The veteran and the third-year catcher join the official podcast of Angels baseball together to discuss Trout and O’Hoppe’s relationship, going to a Philadelphia Eagles game together, Beckham Trout’s love for “Calling All Angels”, and more.   Catch ‘Under the Halo’ with T...

Under the Halo welcomes Zach Neto back to the podcast! Neto joins Trent Rush on the official podcast of Angels Baseball to discuss his nicknames, friendships and growth on the team, his love for bowling, and more. CORRECTION: The Zach Neto Bobblehead giveaway takes place at Angel Stadium on Friday, July 25th. Catch ‘Under the Halo’ with Trent Rush all season long for in-depth interviews with Angel...

Angels infielder Kyren Paris joins Trent Rush for the first Under the Halo podcast of the 2025 season! Paris, who thanks to a retooled swing and a strong Spring Training, has made a big splash for the Halos to start the season. He joins the official podcast of Angels Baseball to talk about the adjustments to his game, the athletes who inspired him, clubhouse camaraderie, making the team, and more!...

Angels Hall of Famer Tim Salmon joins Trent Rush for a special edition of the Under the Halo podcast, the official podcast of Angels Baseball. The two sit down and go back in time to discuss Mr. Angel's career, from making his MLB debut at Yankee Stadium to playing a key role in the Halo's 2002 World Series to transitioning into baseball broadcasting.   Watch and listen to the "Under the Halo Podc...

Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel joins Trent Rush for the latest episode of the Under the Halo podcast, the official podcast of Angels Baseball. Drafted in the first round by the Angels in 2023, Schanuel made his Major League debut 40 days later on Aug. 18, 2023. As his first full season wraps up, Schanuel and Rush reflect on the start of the young first baseman’s career, discuss the value of h...

Angels starting pitcher and top prospect Caden Dana joins Trent Rush for the latest episode of the Under the Halo podcast, the official podcast of Angels Baseball. At 20-years-old, he became the youngest starting pitcher in Angels franchise history to earn the win in his debut. Fresh off his first-career win, Dana and Rush discuss the events of Dana's MLB debut, making the adjustment from Double-A...

Angels flamethrower and closer Ben Joyce joins Trent Rush for the newest edition of the Under the Halo podcast, the official podcast of Angels Baseball. Drafted by the Halos in 2022, Joyce made a name for himself after he threw a 105 mph pitch in college. Rush and Joyce discuss his assimilation into the Big Leagues, the evolution of his pitch arsenal, being one of the hardest throwing pitchers of...

Angels outfielder and former first overall pick Mickey Moniak joins Trent Rush for the newest edition of the Under the Halo Podcast, the official podcast of Angels Baseball. The duo explore Moniak's life from growing up in Southern California, playing for Team USA, getting drafted first overall in 2016, learning from some of the best to ever do it in Mike Trout and Bryce Harper, and more!   Catch...

Angels shortstop Zach Neto aka 'Big Poppa' joins Trent Rush for the newest edition of the Under the Halo Podcast, the official podcast of Angels Baseball. Currently in his second season in the Majors, Neto and Rush discuss his early development, his father/son-like relationship with manager Ron Washington, the moment Neto got the call to the Big Leagues, and more!   Catch ‘Under the Halo’ with Tre...

Angels Hall of Fame pitcher Mike Witt joins Trent Rush for this special edition of the Under the Halo Podcast, the official podcast of Angels Baseball. Pitcher for the Angels from 1981 to 1990, Witt and Rush discuss growing up an Angels fan, throwing a perfect game, the historic Angels of the 80s, advice for young pitchers and more!   Catch ‘Under the Halo’ with Trent Rush all season long for in-d...