

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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Jan 29, 2025 • 56min
In the Trenches 495 - Jarrett Irons
A couple of two-time Michigan Football Captains enjoy a wide-ranging conversation on this week's episode of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer. Jon visits with 1995 and 1996 Captain Jarrett Irons, who discusses his time wearing the Winged Helmet, the current state of the program, and what he is doing now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 29, 2025 • 45min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Hockey (Jan. 28)
We hosted another episode of the "Inside Michigan Hockey" Radio Show on Tuesday night, as Fred Pletsch caught up with Assistant Coach Kevin Reiter (2:00), senior Ethan Edwards (25:00), and freshman Hunter Hady (36:30). The guys discuss last weekend's split at Wisconsin and look ahead to a huge home series with Penn State on Friday and Saturday.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 28, 2025 • 33min
Defend the Block 290 - Penn State Recap
The Wolverines rallied for a huge win over Penn State on Monday night at Crisler Center. Brian Boesch and Terry Mills react to the thrilling victory. Then, we get into our postgame interviews around the 16-minute mark, as Brian visits with Head Coach Dusty May and Michigan's two leading scorers, Danny Wolf and Tre Donaldson. Then, Rob Joyce details the twists and turns of Monday's game 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.

Jan 25, 2025 • 13min
Defend the Block 289 - Purdue Recap
The Wolverines never led in a Friday night loss at Purdue. On this postgame episode of Defend the Block, Brian Boesch and Terry Mills react to what went wrong for Michigan at Mackey Arena. Then, we share interviews with Head Coach Dusty May and freshman L.J. Cason.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 23, 2025 • 33min
Conqu'ring Heroes 153 - Bonnie Tholl
With winter sports in full swing and spring sports quickly approaching, Conqu'ring Heroes is back! We begin another season of our all-encompassing Michigan Athletics episodes with Softball Head Coach Bonnie Tholl, who reflects on last year's run to the Big Ten Tournament title, shares some thoughts on the team's talented roster, and looks ahead to the start of the season. The Wolverines open the season with a doubleheader on February 7, and their first home game is scheduled for March 25 against Western Michigan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 22, 2025 • 1h 9min
In the Trenches 494 - CFP Reaction
The hosts delve into the excitement around Bryce Underwood, drawing parallels to past quarterbacks. They reflect on the emotional highs and lows of Michigan sports fandom and analyze the intense rivalry with Ohio State. The conversation shifts to the changing landscape of college football, discussing NIL impacts and future championship prospects. They also explore Michigan's early rankings and the potential of former players in the NFL Draft, all while contemplating the pivotal moments of the season and what lies ahead for the Wolverines.

Jan 22, 2025 • 45min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Hockey (Jan. 21)
We have your Michigan Hockey talk covered thanks to our Tuesday night radio show! Head Coach Brandon Naurato joined the program at the beginning to discuss last weekend's split with rival Michigan State. Then, graduate student Philippe Lapointe (26:00) and sophomore Tanner Rowe (37:00) reflected on their journeys to Michigan and looked ahead to a critical series at Wisconsin this weekend. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 21, 2025 • 46min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Basketball (Jan. 20)
Another radio show aired along the Michigan Sports Network from LEARFIELD on Monday night, as men's basketball Head Coach Dusty May began the program with a breakdown of his team's two overtime games last week, including Sunday's victory over Northwestern. Then, around the 29-minute mark, women's basketball Head Coach Kim Barnes Arico recapped her team's two critical home wins last week.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 19, 2025 • 32min
Defend the Block 288 - Northwestern Recap
Less than 72 hours after suffering an overtime loss, the Wolverines earned an overtime victory on Sunday, 80-76 over Northwestern. Brian and Terry react to the roller coaster-like win. Then, our postgame interviews begin around the 13-minute mark, as Brian visits with Head Coach Dusty May, grad student Rubin Jones, junior Tre Donaldson, and leading scorer Vlad Goldin. The podcast concludes with a full highlight recap of Michigan's seventh win in eight Big Ten tries.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 17, 2025 • 23min
Defend the Block 287 - Minnesota Recap
It was a tough night for the Wolverines at Minnesota on Thursday, as the Gophers stunned Michigan 84-81 in overtime. Hear from Brian Boesch, Terry Mills, Dusty May, and Will Tschetter after the game on this edition of Defend the Block.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.