

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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Sep 2, 2025 • 26min
Defend the Block 327 - Oscar Goodman & Ricky Liburd
DESCRIPTION: Brian visits with two men's basketball freshmen this week. First up, Oscar Goodman discusses his international experience this summer with New Zealand, the impact of enrolling back in January, and his impressions of this season's team. Then, around the 16-minute mark, Ricky Liburd details his whirlwind recruiting process, talks about his acclimation process to college basketball, and shares his areas of focus on the court.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 2, 2025 • 46min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Football (Sept. 1)
We kicked off our Oklahoma week coverage with Monday night's episode of "Inside Michigan Football" along the Michigan Sports Network from LEARFIELD. Jon broke down last week's win over New Mexico and previewed the trip to Norman with Head Coach Sherrone Moore (1:30), Defensive Coordinator Wink Martindale (24:00), and EDGE TJ Guy (42:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 31, 2025 • 44min
In the Trenches 527 - New Mexico Recap
The Wolverines returned to the Big House in style with a 34-17 victory over New Mexico. Jon Jansen, Brian Boesch, Doug Karsch, and Jack Miller dissect some of the key storylines from Saturday's game before we begin our postgame interviews around the 26-minute mark. Jon Jansen sits down with Head Coach Sherrone Moore, and Jason Avant catches up with five players - Justice Haynes, Marlin Klein, Cole Sullivan, Brandyn Hillman, and TJ Metcalf.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 28, 2025 • 15min
In the Trenches 526 - New Mexico Preview
As the excitement builds for the upcoming game against New Mexico, strategies for offense, defense, and special teams take center stage. Jon emphasizes the importance of discipline and teamwork, inspiring players with a motivational locker room speech. He reflects on past performances to boost future aspirations, all while fostering a winning attitude among fans and players alike. With insights on essential techniques and communication, the anticipation for the season opener is palpable!

Aug 28, 2025 • 40min
Conqu'ring Heroes 171 - Warde Manuel
Welcome to the 2025-26 season premiere of Conqu'ring Heroes, where we cover all things Michigan Athletics. Fittingly, this season's first guest is the leader of Michigan Athletics - Warde Manuel, the Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics. Manuel covers a variety of topics, including two new Head Coach hires, the department's budget situation, a potential football game in Germany, the 2025 Hall of Honor class, and Saturday's football opener.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 27, 2025 • 46min
In the Trenches 525 - Max Bredeson
The opener is just a few days away! Jon and Brian react to Bryce Underwood earning the starting quarterback job, discuss some other depth chart updates from Head Coach Sherrone Moore, and break down the Week 1 slate in college football. Then, two-time captain Max Bredeson stops by around the 36-minute mark to reflect on the honor of being a Michigan captain again, talk about the team's offseason work, and look ahead to Saturday's matchup with New Mexico.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 26, 2025 • 27min
Defend the Block 326 - Rudy Tomjanovich
One of the greatest players in Michigan Basketball history is our guest this week! Rudy Tomjanovich reflects on his playing career at Michigan, recalls some memories from his time in the NBA, and shares his thoughts on the current state of Michigan Basketball.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 26, 2025 • 45min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Football (Aug. 25)
A new season of the "Inside Michigan Football" Radio Show began on Monday night, as Jon Jansen visited with Head Coach Sherrone Moore (2:00), Offensive Coordinator Chip Lindsey (22:00), and captain Giovanni El-Hadi (41:00) to recap the offseason and look ahead to the season opener on Saturday night against New Mexico. "Inside Michigan Football" airs every Monday from 7-8 p.m. along the Michigan Sports Network from LEARFIELD, anchored by flagship station 94.7 FM WCSX in Detroit.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 20, 2025 • 1h 2min
In the Trenches 524 - Dominic Zvada & Aaron Taylor
We have a jam-packed show for you this week, as Jon and Brian discuss the stretch run of Michigan's training camp and preview the Week 0 schedule in college football from a new studio set-up. Then, Jon visits with two guests starting around the 30-minute mark. Michigan kicker Dominic Zvada reflects on his decision to return to Ann Arbor for one more season and details his approach to field goals and kickoffs. Then, former All-American Aaron Taylor, now the Chairman of the Joe Moore Award Voting Committee, stops by the podcast to talk about the development of this award for offensive lines and share some o-line groups he is keeping an eye on heading into 2025.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 19, 2025 • 37min
Defend the Block 325 - Kendall Dudley & Aday Mara
Brian visits with a pair of UCLA transfers who have made their way to Ann Arbor. To begin the show, women's basketball sophomore Kendall Dudley shares her reasons for becoming a Wolverine, reflects on her chance to play in the Final Four, and offers her early impressions on the Michigan program. Then, around the 16-minute mark, men's basketball junior Aday Mara discusses how he learned English, his college career to this point, the impact of the Wolverines' summer work, and some of his favorite recipes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.