

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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Jul 17, 2019 • 51min
In the Trenches 52 - Ben Bredeson, Jordan Glasgow, Khaleke Hudson
Jon catches up with the Wolverines' three player representatives heading to Big 10 Media Days - Ben Bredeson (14:00), Jordan Glasgow (28:00) and Khaleke Hudson (36:30). Jon also discusses the lead-up to fall camp, the offense "frustrating" the defense at times, and--of course--bacon!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 19, 2019 • 38min
In the Trenches 51 - Erik Bakich
We check in with Michigan baseball head coach Erik Bakich, who talks about this magical ride, the resilience of his club and why it is important to make this season about more than the results between the lines (11:00). Jon also gets a little fired up about the approaching football season at the end of the show (shocking, we know).
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Jun 5, 2019 • 41min
In the Trenches 50 - Warde Manuel
Jon sits down with Michigan's Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics Warde Manuel to discuss the hiring of Juwan Howard (4:30), the trip to South Africa (20:00), the football schedule (26:00) and much more.
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May 20, 2019 • 52min
In the Trenches 49 - Jake Long
After Jon and Brian share their thoughts on John Beilein's departure, Jon sits down with former Michigan great and fellow #77 Jake Long. Also, be sure to stay tuned for some great news at the end of the podcast.
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May 8, 2019 • 31min
In the Trenches 48 - Jason and Tammi Carr
With the 3rd Annual Champions for Change Gala coming up on May 18, Jon sits down with Jason and Tammi Carr of the ChadTough Foundation about the progress being made to find a cure for the deadliest form of pediatric brain cancer, Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG). If you would like to learn more about how you can help, please visit chadtough.org/gala.
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Apr 17, 2019 • 53min
In the Trenches 47 - McCaffrey, Patterson & More from Saturday
After Jon answers some fan-submitted questions, we catch up with the Wolverines' top two quarterbacks - Dylan McCaffrey (25:30) and Shea Patterson (37:15). Plus, Carlo Kemp (39:45), Andrew Stueber (43:15) and Aidan Hutchinson (47:30) stop by to discuss Saturday's open practice and what’s ahead for the Wolverines.
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Apr 10, 2019 • 47min
In the Trenches 46 - Ed Warinner and Spring Game Preview
Jon looks ahead to Saturday's Spring Game at the Big House during this week's "Seven from 77" before chatting with Offensive Line Coach Ed Warinner about the improvement of the four returning starters, the great battle at right tackle and much more (18:30).
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Apr 3, 2019 • 35min
In the Trenches 45 - Spring Practice Observations; Tru Wilson
In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon Jansen breaks down what he has noticed so far in Spring Practice and what names you should keep an eye on during Saturday's open practice at the Big House. Then, running back Tru Wilson joins the program to talk about Josh Gattis and the new offense, how the running backs fit into the #SpeedInSpace mindset and much more (22:15).
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Mar 27, 2019 • 45min
In the Trenches 44 - Mason, Eubanks, Gattis and Basketball Talk
In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon reacts to some sound from new Offensive Coordinator Josh Gattis, shares his early observations on Spring Practice and discusses the men's basketball team's run to the Sweet 16, with some thoughts from several players on the team. Then, Ben Mason (26:15) stops by to talk about his new positions, and Nick Eubanks (35:30) drops in to discuss his transition into Gattis' new offense.
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Mar 20, 2019 • 36min
In the Trenches 43 - Bredeson, Kemp and Coach Harbaugh Clips
Jon chats with Ben Bredeson (17:30) and Carlo Kemp (26:30) about the start of Spring Practice and their expectations for the next few months. Plus, Jon breaks down some of the items Coach Harbaugh discussed in Monday's press conference, including the quarterback situation, Christian Turner's rise and Ben Mason's new positions.
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