

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 13, 2020 • 2h 20min
Michigan Football Classics 8 - 2008 vs. Florida
Unfortunately, Michigan Football was unable to play this weekend, so we took a trip down memory lane to the final game of the Lloyd Carr era to relive the Wolverines' thrilling victory over Florida in the 2008 Capital One Bowl. The game broadcast begins at the 17:00 mark. The second half gets going at the 1:05:00 mark. Jon and Brian break down the victory, with all the key highlights, beginning at the 2:09:00 mark.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 10, 2020 • 34min
In the Trenches 169 - Another Cancellation
For a second straight week, the Wolverines are unable to compete on the football field. Jon shares his thoughts on the disappointment surrounding the cancellation of The Game against Ohio State (5:00). Then, we react to some important comments from Director of Athletics Warde Manuel (7:30) and Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (12:45) regarding the situation. Our episode concludes with Jon's thoughts on the Big Ten's decision to remove the six-game minimum from the Big Ten title game (20:00), the College Football Playoff rankings (24:15), and this Saturday's edition of Michigan Football Classics (30:15).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 10, 2020 • 20min
Defend the Block 9 - Toledo Postgame
Michigan embraces the "sudden change" to its schedule and cruises past Toledo on Wednesday night at Crisler Center. Brian and Terry discuss the key parts of Wednesday's win and the potential impact of Austin Davis' injury. Then, senior guard Eli Brooks (8:45) and Head Coach Juwan Howard (11:40) join us before we listen back to the radio highlights from the victory (16:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 8, 2020 • 44min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Basketball - 12/7/20
Our weekly "Inside Michigan Basketball" radio shows are back! Brian Boesch and Terry Mills chat with Juwan Howard (2:20) and Kim Barnes Arico (26:15) about the latest in Wolverines men's and women's basketball. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 8, 2020 • 37min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Football - 12/7/20
With The Game scheduled for this weekend, Jon catches up with a couple of members of the broadcast crew to discuss Michigan-Ohio State. Dan Dierdorf joins us at the 1:30 mark to talk about his childhood memories of the rivalry while growing up in Ohio, the hope that this week's game will happen, and what he would say to the team right before facing the Buckeyes. Then, Doug Karsch recalls his favorite memories from the rivalry and tells us what it means to be on the broadcast crew, with that conversation starting at the 24:00 mark.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 7, 2020 • 22min
Defend the Block 8 - UCF Postgame
After falling behind early, the Wolverines surged past Central Florida to improve to 4-0 on the season. Brian shares his thoughts on Michigan's come-from-behind win before welcoming in Terry Mills (5:00). Then, we catch up with freshman Terrance Williams II (8:20) and Head Coach Juwan Howard (11:00) before playing back the radio highlights (16:10).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 6, 2020 • 2h 27min
Michigan Football Classics 7 - 2011 vs. Notre Dame
With this weekend's game against Maryland canceled, we relive the first night game, and one of the best games, in Michigan Stadium history. Jon catches up with Jim Brandstatter about the current situation for the Wolverines and what he remembers from that amazing September night nine years ago (10:30). The start of the 2011 broadcast comes at the 35:00 mark. The incredible final drive begins at the 1:58:30 mark. Jon and Brian provide a highlight recap of the game at the 2:07:45 mark.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 3, 2020 • 38min
In the Trenches 168 - Reaction to Saturday's Cancellation
With the news of Saturday's cancellation and the pausing of football activities still fresh, we discuss some of the most important comments from Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics Warde Manuel and Medical Director Dr. Sami Rifat (3:30). Then, Jon shares his thoughts on Kirk Herbstreit's comments about Michigan from Tuesday night (10:30), how the players should approach this pause (18:30), the goals for the season if and when games resume (26:30), and some national storylines heading into the weekend (30:45).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 3, 2020 • 22min
Defend the Block 7 - Ball State Postgame
Michigan posted a convincing victory on Wednesday over Ball State. Brian shares his thoughts on some of the key contributors before welcoming in Terry Mills to get his analysis (4:50). Then, we visit with Franz Wagner after his 14-point performance (8:00). Head Coach Juwan Howard stops by after that to discuss the team's strong offensive effort and his son Jace's first collegiate playing time (12:00). We conclude with a highlight recap of the victory (16:45).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 1, 2020 • 42min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Football - 11/30/20
We had plenty to discuss on this week's "Inside Michigan Football" radio show. Jon chatted with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh about the football program's pause out of an abundance of caution, his analysis of the film from Saturday's game against Penn State, and this weekend's scheduled matchup with Maryland (1:00). Then, Jon welcomes Running Backs Coach and Special Teams Coordinator Jay Harbaugh (16:30) and viper Michael Barrett (32:30) to the program.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.