

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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Apr 23, 2024 • 19min
Defend the Block 241 - Akeem Miskdeen
We continue our introductions of new Michigan men's basketball assistant coaches with Akeem Miskdeen, who joins the staff after spending the last three seasons in the SEC with Florida and Georgia. Miskdeen details his strong relationship with Head Coach Dusty May, reflects on his well-traveled career to this point, and discusses his areas of focus as he acclimates to Michigan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 18, 2024 • 25min
Defend the Block 240 - Mike Boynton, Jr.
On Thursday afternoon, Head Coach Dusty May officially announced his new coaching staff. Over the next few weeks, Brian will visit with each new assistant coach, and we begin with Mike Boynton, Jr., who comes to Ann Arbor after spending the previous seven seasons as Oklahoma State's Head Coach. Boynton discusses his new opportunity in Ann Arbor, the keys to building relationships, and how he has evolved as a coach over the years.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 18, 2024 • 16min
Conqu'ring Heroes 129 - Jan Dowling
With the Big Ten Championships coming up this weekend, Women's Golf Head Coach Jan Dowling sits down with Jon Jansen to recap her program's record-setting victory in the Chattanooga Classic last week and look ahead to the opportunity to compete for a conference title.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 17, 2024 • 41min
In the Trenches 430 - Colston Loveland
The Spring Game is just a few days away, so Jon previews the event and shares some of the storylines he will be following at the game. Then, junior tight end Colston Loveland stops by around the 32-minute mark to discuss some of his points of emphasis this offseason and share his observations on the rest of the team during spring ball.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 16, 2024 • 26min
Defend the Block 239 - Will Tschetter
In an offseason of change for Michigan men's basketball, soon-to-be graduate student Will Tschetter recently announced that he will return for his fourth season with the Wolverines in 2024-25. On this week's edition of Defend the Block, Tschetter discusses the decision to remain in the Maize and Blue, his interactions with new Head Coach Dusty May, and his goals for the offseason.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 11, 2024 • 16min
Conqu'ring Heroes 128 - Landen Blixt
Michigan Men's Gymnastics won another Big Ten Championship last weekend, so Jon sits down with sophomore Landen Blixt, who earned the Big Ten floor exercise title, on this week's episode of Conqu'ring Heroes. Blixt reflects on his evolution from last season to this season, details the team's championship performance last week, and previews the NCAA Championships from April 19-20 in Columbus.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 10, 2024 • 46min
In the Trenches 429 - Josh Priebe
On this week's "Seven from 77," Jon shares his latest observations from spring ball and dissects the Wolverines' defensive prospects in the upcoming NFL Draft. Then, transfer offensive lineman Josh Priebe joins us around the 36-minute mark to discuss his journey to Ann Arbor, his style of play, and the Spring Game.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 9, 2024 • 33min
Defend the Block 238 - FAU Broadcaster Ken LaVicka
Brian visits with Ken LaVicka, the play-by-play voice of Florida Atlantic men's basketball and football, on this week's edition of Defend the Block. LaVicka reflects on Dusty May's work building the FAU program and discusses why May experienced the success he did in Boca Raton.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 3, 2024 • 49min
In the Trenches 428 - Josaiah Stewart
On this week's "Seven from 77," Jon reacts to the hiring of Lou Esposito as Defensive Line Coach, updates fans on the latest around spring ball, and discusses some potential fits for the former Michigan offensive players in this month's NFL Draft. Then, senior edge rusher Josaiah Stewart stops by around the 40-minute mark to reminisce about the final play of the Rose Bowl and discuss the team's work so far this offseason.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 1, 2024 • 16min
Conqu'ring Heroes 127 - Bev Plocki
We are coming to you early this week, as Crisler Center will host an NCAA Regional in women's gymnastics from Wednesday through Saturday. Therefore, Jon visits with Michigan Head Coach Bev Plocki to recap her program's 2023-24 season and preview the nine-team event, which starts for the Wolverines on Thursday at 1 p.m. here in Ann Arbor. Full details on this week's NCAA Regional are available here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.