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SammyCalls

13 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 7 years ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratings

Sam Balegno has Down Syndrome, lives in Massachusetts and eats a lot of pizza. Jenna Balegno (his older sister) lives in California, has a dog named Norman and eats a lot of pizza. Listen in on their casual and candid phone calls to each other and get a little insight on what it means to have Down Syndrome... and more importantly... what it doesn't mean.

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Episode 13 - Sammy shows Mom and Dad the "Full Moon"

November 14, 2016 19:35 - 21 minutes - 10 MB

Sam, Jenna and Kevin come up with the best prank ever in honor of the full moon!  Sam Balegno has Down Syndrome, lives in Massachusetts and eats a lot of pizza. Jenna Balegno (his older sister) lives in California, has a dog named Norman and eats a lot of pizza. Listen in on their casual and candid phone calls to each other and get a little insight on what it means to have Down Syndrome… and more importantly… what it doesn’t mean. #knowdownsyndrome

Episode 12 - On the news!!

November 05, 2016 23:34 - 19 minutes - 9.12 MB

We were featured on CBS News Channel 8 in San Diego! Listen to us catch up on the segment after it aired! Sam Balegno has Down Syndrome, lives in Massachusetts and eats a lot of pizza. Jenna Balegno (his older sister) lives in California, has a dog named Norman and eats a lot of pizza. Listen in on their casual and candid phone calls to each other and get a little insight on what it means to have Down Syndrome… and more importantly… what it doesn’t mean. #knowdownsyndrome Click here to watch...

Episode 11 - I have a really important question to ask you...

October 13, 2016 14:46 - 8 minutes - 3.97 MB

  Kevin asks Sammy a very important question: Can I marry your sister? Sam Balegno has Down Syndrome, lives in Massachusetts and eats a lot of pizza. Jenna Balegno (his older sister) lives in California, has a dog named Norman and eats a lot of pizza. Listen in on their casual and candid phone calls to each other and get a little insight on what it means to have Down Syndrome… and more importantly… what it doesn’t mean. #knowdownsyndrome

The Fantasy Football Matchup Heard Round the World

September 23, 2016 04:28 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MB

We've been gone for two weeks because Sam wouldn't talk to Jenna after she BEAT HIM in their first week matchup of Fantasy Football... but we are back folks! Sam Balegno has Down Syndrome, lives in Massachusetts and eats a lot of pizza. Jenna Balegno (his older sister) lives in California, has a dog named Norman and eats a lot of pizza. Listen in on their casual and candid phone calls to each other and get a little insight on what it means to have Down Syndrome… and more importantly… what ...

Episode 9 - Reunited!

September 02, 2016 04:02 - 15 minutes - 7.09 MB

This week Jenna went home for a visit, a Fantasy Football draft and a whole lot more... Sam Balegno has Down Syndrome, lives in Massachusetts and eats a lot of pizza. Jenna Balegno (his older sister) lives in California, has a dog named Norman and eats a lot of pizza. Listen in on their casual and candid phone calls to each other and get a little insight on what it means to have Down Syndrome… and more importantly… what it doesn’t mean. know #downsyndrome

Prom, Fantasy Football and a special video

August 19, 2016 08:00 - 20 minutes - 9.7 MB

Welcome to the SammyCalls podcast! This week, Sammy talks about his recent prom, watches a video from a few really cool fans and tells us his top picks for fantasy football. Sam Balegno has Down Syndrome, lives in Massachusetts and eats a lot of pizza. Jenna Balegno (his older sister) lives in California, has a dog named Norman and eats a lot of pizza. Listen in on their casual and candid phone calls to each other and get a little insight on what it means to have Down Syndrome… and more impo...

Sammy does Twitter

August 12, 2016 03:15 - 18 minutes - 8.42 MB

Welcome to the SammyCalls podcast! This week, Sammy updates us on his group home mission and is introduced to Twitter. Sam Balegno has Down Syndrome, lives in Massachusetts and eats a lot of pizza. Jenna Balegno (his older sister) lives in California, has a dog named Norman and eats a lot of pizza. Listen in on their casual and candid phone calls to each other and get a little insight on what it means to have Down Syndrome… and more importantly… what it doesn’t mean. know #downsyndrome

A little game of 'Who do you love more?"

August 05, 2016 03:56 - 16 minutes - 7.75 MB

Sammy starts a game with Jenna and Kevin that gets HEATED! Who do you love more?! The whole episode this week is basically just a back and forth game of “Who/what do you love more?” between Sam, Kevin and I. Sammy cooked this one up himself and the actual conversation went on for over an hour (this is essentially the highlight reel). Sammy’s mind works in mysterious ways. I love when he just goes off the cuff, gets creative and is so interactive like this. This is when his personality sh...

Episode 5 - Sammy has some big news!

July 22, 2016 02:09 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MB

This week is a special episode... Sammy tells us some pretty big news and we talk to both my mom and my dad about it! We hope you enjoy! Sam Balegno has Down Syndrome, lives in Massachusetts and eats a lot of pizza. Jenna Balegno (his older sister) lives in California, has a dog named Norman and eats a lot of pizza. Listen in on their casual and candid phone calls to each other and get a little insight on what it means to have Down Syndrome… and more importantly… what it doesn’t mean. __...

Episode 4 - SammyPRANKS!

July 15, 2016 04:46 - 15 minutes - 7.03 MB

This week we have a special SammyPRANKS episode for you!! Listen in on Sammy pranking not one, but TWO people in 15 minutes. The guy is a master pranker. Enjoy! Sam Balegno has Down Syndrome, lives in Massachusetts and eats a lot of pizza. Jenna Balegno (his older sister) lives in California, has a dog named Norman and eats a lot of pizza. Listen in on their casual and candid phone calls to each other and get a little insight on what it means to have Down Syndrome… and more importantly… wh...

Episode 3 - A bad joke, tattoos and Idaho

July 08, 2016 15:48 - 18 minutes - 8.57 MB

In this episode Jenna tells a joke that falls flat, Sam is now famous and wants a free tattoo… and so much more! We hope you love it! Sam Balegno has Down Syndrome, lives in Massachusetts and eats a lot of pizza. Jenna Balegno (his older sister) lives in California, has a dog named Norman and eats a lot of pizza. Listen in on their casual and candid phone calls to each other and get a little insight on what it means to have Down Syndrome… and more importantly… what it doesn’t mean. Welcome t...

Episode 2 - Bullying and chicken pattaaays

July 01, 2016 17:45 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB

This episode Sam and Jenna (and Kevin) talk about bullying... chicken pattaaays... our step families... and so much more! We hope you love it! Sam Balegno has Down Syndrome, lives in Massachusetts and eats a lot of pizza. Jenna Balegno (his older sister) lives in California, has a dog named Norman and eats a lot of pizza. Listen in on their casual and candid phone calls to each other and get a little insight on what it means to have Down Syndrome... and more importantly... what it doesn't me...

Episode 1 - Podcasting, head shaving and prom

June 24, 2016 18:25 - 17 minutes - 8.22 MB

Welcome to the SammyCalls podcast! This episode Sam and Jenna talk about podcasting... head shaving... prom... and so much more! Enjoy! Sam Balegno has Down Syndrome, lives in Massachusetts and eats a lot of pizza. Jenna Balegno (his older sister) lives in California, has a dog named Norman and eats a lot of pizza. Listen in on their casual and candid phone calls to each other and get a little insight on what it means to have Down Syndrome... and more importantly... what it doesn't mean....