

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.
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Dec 19, 2025 • 31min
Defend the Block 347 - Jacob Kohn
Brian Boesch sits down with Jacob Kohn, Michigan men's basketball's new Director of Basketball Analytics, on a special edition of Defend the Block. Kohn discusses his multi-faceted role with the program, his unique journey to Ann Arbor, and some areas of discovery and mystery within his basketball studies.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 17, 2025 • 19min
In the Trenches 566 - Jimmy Rolder & Greg Crippen
Two great guests sit down with Jon Jansen this week to reflect on their careers in the Maize and Blue! Linebacker Jimmy Rolder kicks off the show, and center Greg Crippen stops by around the 10-minute mark. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 16, 2025 • 46min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Basketball (Dec. 15)
Brian and Terry hosted the final basketball radio show before the holidays on Monday night, as both programs prepare for a Sunday game at Crisler Center. Dusty May kicked off the program, with Kim Barnes Arico joining the show around the 28-minute mark. Our next "Inside Michigan Basketball" radio show is scheduled for Monday, January 12.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 14, 2025 • 27min
Defend the Block 346 - Maryland Recap
For the sixth time in program history, the Wolverines have started a season with 10 straight wins! Brian and Terry react to Michigan's second half surge in Saturday's 18-point win at Maryland. Then, Brian heads into the Michigan locker room around the 14-minute mark for interviews with Head Coach Dusty May and the team's top two scorers - Yaxel Lendeborg and Aday Mara. The episode concludes with a full highlight recap. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 11, 2025 • 18min
Conqu'ring Heroes 186 - Serena Nyambio
Michigan Volleyball just completed an outstanding season, and Jon catches up with one of the program's stars. Senior Serena Nyambio reflects on her outstanding career in the Maize and Blue, the Wolverines' run to the NCAA Tournament's second round, and her ambitious future plans. Programming note: This will be our final Conqu'ring Heroes of 2025. We'll be back in January with more episodes of Conqu'ring Heroes, covering all things Michigan Athletics!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 10, 2025 • 29min
In the Trenches 565 - Andrew Marsh
We now know Michigan’s postseason opportunity! Jon and Brian react to the Wolverines’ matchup with Texas in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl here on this week's episode of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer. They also break down the hiring of new Special Teams Coordinator Kerry Coombs. Then, wide receiver Andrew Marsh stops by around the 20-minute mark to discuss his growth throughout his freshman year, reflect on his decision to come to Michigan, and detail his relationship with Bryce Underwood.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 10, 2025 • 36min
Defend the Block 345 - Villanova Recap
The Wolverines remained hot with another commanding victory on Tuesday night, 89-61 over Villanova. After Brian and Terry share their thoughts on the home win, we go into the Michigan locker room around the 12-minute mark for three conversations - Head Coach Dusty May, leading scorer Elliot Cadeau, and Assistant Coach Akeem Miskdeen. Then, Rob provides a full highlight recap to close the episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 9, 2025 • 44min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Basketball (Dec. 8)
After both programs earned blowout home wins in their Big Ten openers over the weekend, Brian Boesch and Terry Mills talked all things Michigan men's and women's basketball with Head Coaches Dusty May (3:30) and Kim Barnes Arico (28:00) on Monday's radio show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 7, 2025 • 30min
Defend the Block 344 - Rutgers Recap
The Wolverines started Big Ten play in style with a dominant victory over Rutgers on Saturday in Ann Arbor. Brian Boesch and Terry Mills share their perspective on another outstanding performance from the Maize and Blue. Our postgame interviews begin around the 10-minute mark and include conversations with Head Coach Dusty May, Assistant Coach Justin Joyner, senior Roddy Gayle Jr., and sophomore Morez Johnson Jr. The episode concludes with a full highlight recap of Michigan's record-matching day.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 5, 2025 • 30min
Conqu’ring Heroes 185 - Warde Manuel
Warde Manuel, the Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics here at the University of Michigan, joins Jon Jansen on a special edition of Conqu'ring Heroes! Manuel discusses some of the details surrounding the Big Ten's conversations with the California Pension Fund regarding a potential investment in the conference. Then, Manuel shares some budget and NIL updates within the athletic department.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


