

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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Dec 30, 2020 • 36min
Defend the Block 14 - Brandon Wade
Brian breaks down a few interesting clips from Terrance Williams II and Hunter Dickinson in advance of Thursday's matchup at Maryland. Then, Brandon Wade, who is now eligible after sitting out a year following his transfer from Duquesne, stops by to discuss his unique journey to this program and the mental health challenges of the last 12 months (8:40), some of his memories of being a Michigan fan since birth (16:15), the importance of his parents on him as a player and person (20:15), and a breakdown of his own game and the team as a whole (24:45).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 29, 2020 • 45min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Basketball - 12/28/20
We are joined by two vital members of the men's basketball coaching staff this week. Associate Head Coach Phil Martelli stops by to discuss the first road trip to Nebraska, the growth of Hunter Dickinson, and his shoutout on Monday Night Football a few weeks back (conversation starts at the 1:45 mark). Then, Video Analyst Jaaron Simmons talks about his role with the program, his playing career at the college level, and some memories from the 2018 run to the Final Four (conversation starts at the 28:20 mark). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 26, 2020 • 26min
Defend the Block 13 - Nebraska Postgame
We have a full breakdown of Michigan's victory at Nebraska on Christmas. After Brian shares his opening thoughts, he welcomes Terry Mills (7:30), Head Coach Juwan Howard (11:00), and Franz Wagner (16:30) to discuss the Wolverines’ strong performance. We conclude with a full highlight recap of Michigan's seventh straight win (20:15).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 23, 2020 • 32min
Defend the Block 12 - Mike Smith
After discussing the current situation around the women's basketball program, Brian welcomes Michigan men's basketball guard Mike Smith to the show to discuss his hair style (5:45), the importance of family in his life and basketball career (8:15), the process of acclimating into the Michigan basketball program (14:15), and his observations on some of his teammates (18:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 22, 2020 • 45min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Basketball - 12/21/20
Brian Boesch and the birthday boy Terry Mills chat with Head Coach Juwan Howard about the team's activities over the last week with no games, the opportunity to play on Christmas Day, and much more (conversation starts at the 3:40 mark). Then, the Director of Basketball Operations for men's basketball, former Wolverine standout Chris Hunter, stops by to discuss his role in the schedule switch from NC State to Toledo earlier this month and the protocols in place for road game travel (conversation starts at the 28:15 mark).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 17, 2020 • 43min
In the Trenches 170 - Coach Harbaugh on Signing Day
The Michigan Football family has grown here today, as 20 young men have signed their National Letters of Intent to play at the University of Michigan. Jon Jansen recaps it all with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh, who shares his excitement about this big day for the program and discusses each player in the class (offensive players begin at the 11:15 mark; defensive players start at the 26:45 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, 2020 • 50min
Defend the Block 11 - Dickinson, Williams & Brown
We have discussed the close bond that Hunter Dickinson and Terrance Williams II have, so we invited them both on the show (at the same time) to discuss their early memories of each other (4:00), how their recruiting processes developed and led them to Michigan (8:30), the challenges of being incoming freshmen during a pandemic (15:30), and their impressions of the team through six games (23:15). Then, Hailey Brown of Michigan women's basketball joins us to talk about coping with the outside challenges surrounding this season (31:30), her thoughts on the team after five games (34:15), growing up in Canada (39:00), and coming to the University of Michigan (43:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 15, 2020 • 42min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Basketball - 12/14/20
Michigan's basketball programs are a combined 11-0, and we chat with both Head Coaches on this week's edition of Inside Michigan Basketball. Juwan Howard discusses Sunday's victory over Penn State and the plans for his team during this 12-day gap between games (2:00). Then, Kim Barnes Arico talks about her team's 5-0 non-conference showing and Saturday's Big Ten opener at Illinois (25:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 15, 2020 • 32min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Football - 12/14/20
It's our season finale of Inside Michigan Football. Jon Jansen catches up with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh to discuss the matchup with Iowa and the team's journey back to the field after back-to-back cancellations (1:30). Then, senior Carlo Kemp talks about the emotional last two weeks and his responsibilities as a captain during this difficult time (17:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 13, 2020 • 24min
Defend the Block 10 - Penn State Postgame
Michigan earned a gritty 62-58 win over Penn State on Sunday in the Big Ten opener. After Brian shares his key observations from the victory, he catches up with Terry Mills (6:45), Hunter Dickinson (9:45), and Head Coach Juwan Howard (13:00). Our episode concludes with a full highlight recap of Michigan's sixth straight victory (18:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.