

MGoBlue Podcasts with Jon Jansen
The Varsity Podcast Network
Welcome to MGoBlue Podcasts -- the new podcast home of Michigan Athletics. Here at MGoBlue Podcasts, you'll find several recurring series: In the Trenches (an in-depth look at the Wolverines' football program), Defend the Block (interviews, game recaps and more with Michigan men's and women's basketball), and Conqu'ring Heroes (a one-stop show for the latest on every Michigan program). MGoBlue Podcasts are produced by the Michigan Sports Network from LEARFIELD, in partnership with Michigan Athletics.
Episodes
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Oct 31, 2026 • 31min
In the Trenches 622 - Rutgers Recap
The Wolverines earned a road win at Rutgers on Saturday. Jon Jansen, Brian Boesch, Doug Karsch, and Jack Miller share their initial takeaways. Then, we head into the Michigan locker room around the 19-minute mark and hear from Head Coach Kyle Whittingham and five players: Tommy Carr, Andrew Marsh, Chris Bracy, Benny Patterson, and Enow Etta.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 29, 2026 • 12min
In the Trenches 621 - Rutgers Preview
Jon Jansen gets you ready for Michigan's road trip to New Jersey with his Keys to the Game for offense, defense, and special teams. Then, he shares his weekly Locker Room Speech on this preview edition of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 29, 2026 • 24min
Conqu'ring Heroes 213 - Sierra Romero
Brian begins the episode with a recap of the week that was in Michigan Athletics, including a memorable hockey win over Western Michigan and critical matchups with Ohio State for both women's soccer and field hockey. Then, Brian visits with softball legend Sierra Romero, who was part of the 2026 Michigan Athletics Hall of Honor class. Romero reflects on the Hall of Honor weekend, shares some memories from her playing career in Ann Arbor, and discusses what she has done since leaving campus for the game of softball.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 28, 2026 • 40min
In the Trenches 620 - Mason Curtis
During this week's "Seven from 77," Jon addresses the Wolverines' offensive struggles, breaks down the secondary's success against Indiana, and reacts to college football's biggest stories. At the end of the show, he catches up with defensive back Mason Curtis, who details the defense's strong showing against the Hoosiers, his reaction to Zeke Berry's interception, and the opportunity ahead this weekend and beyond. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 27, 2026 • 40min
Defend the Block 411 - Fun Media Day Questions
Before the regular season begins for Michigan Basketball, Brian Boesch asked most players in both programs some fun, non-basketball questions during local Media Day in Ann Arbor.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 27, 2026 • 45min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Football (Oct. 26)
On this week's radio show, Jon caught up with Head Coach Kyle Whittingham at the beginning of the show to review the Wolverines' loss to Indiana and look ahead to this weekend's matchup at Rutgers. Then, Jon visited with linebackers coach Alex Whittingham (26:00) and senior linebacker Troy Bowles (41:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 26, 2026 • 16min
Defend the Block 410 - Houston Recap
The Wolverines closed exhibition play with a loss to Houston in Grand Rapids on Sunday. Brian Boesch and Terry Mills provide their perspective on the game before we hear from Head Coach Mike Boynton Jr. and the returning Roddy Gayle Jr. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 24, 2026 • 36min
In the Trenches 619 - Indiana Recap
The Wolverines dropped an overtime heartbreaker to sixth-ranked Indiana on Saturday. The radio crew provides some instant analysis to begin the show. Then, we head into the Michigan locker room around the 21-minute mark to chat with Head Coach Kyle Whittingham and six players: Tommy Carr, JJ Buchanan, Channing Goodwin, Trey Pierce, Troy Bowles, and Smith Snowden.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 22, 2026 • 13min
In the Trenches 618 - Indiana Preview
The Wolverines welcome sixth-ranked Indiana to the Big House on Saturday, and Jon Jansen is here to get you ready for the critical Big Ten battle with his Keys to the Game and Locker Room Speech!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 22, 2026 • 11min
Conqu'ring Heroes 212 - Jayden Perron
Brian recaps a busy week around campus, including details on the hockey team's sweep at Denver, a resilient win for volleyball at Illinois, and a contract extension for baseball's Tracy Smith. Then, we dig deeper into the top-ranked Michigan hockey team with Jayden Perron, who reacts to the successful weekend trip, breaks down his high-scoring start to the season, and looks ahead to Friday's matchup with Western Michigan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


