

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 5, 2024 • 52min
In the Trenches 411 - Braiden McGregor
Jon and Brian list their favorite plays from the Rose Bowl (12:00) and dig into the Washington Huskies (28:00) on this week's "Seven from 77." Then, senior edge rusher Braiden McGregor sits down with Jon around the 39-minute mark to reflect on the incredible win over Alabama and preview Monday's National Championship Game.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 5, 2024 • 22min
Defend the Block 217 - Minnesota Recap
The Wolverines suffered a narrow loss to Minnesota on Thursday night. Brian Boesch and Terry Mills share their thoughts before visiting with Head Coach Juwan Howard around the 12-minute mark.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 3, 2024 • 2h 55min
Radio Replay - 2024 Rose Bowl Broadcast
You can relive Michigan's thrilling win over Alabama with the hometown radio call of the Rose Bowl, presented mostly commercial free. Doug Karsch, Jon Jansen, and Jason Avant provide the coverage from Pasadena. The second half begins at approximately the 1:22:00 mark, while the Wolverines' game-tying drive in the fourth quarter starts around the 2:16:00 mark. The full overtime can be heard beginning at the 2:37:00 mark. Audio courtesy of the Michigan Sports Network from LEARFIELD.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 2, 2024 • 37min
In the Trenches 410 - Alabama Recap - Rose Bowl Champs!
In an instant classic, Michigan punched its ticket to the national championship game with an overtime win over Alabama in the Rose Bowl. Jon, Brian, Doug, and Jack break down the 27-20 victory, and then we hear from Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (26:00), quarterback J.J. McCarthy (27:00), edge rusher Braiden McGregor (29:00), defensive back Mike Sainristil (31:00), offensive lineman LaDarius Henderson (33:30), and wide receiver Tyler Morris (36:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 30, 2023 • 25min
Defend the Block 216 - McNeese State Recap
The Wolverines dropped their non-conference finale on Friday night, as McNeese State left Crisler Center with an 87-76 victory. Brian Boesch and Terry Mills provide their analysis, and then Head Coach Juwan Howard stops by around the 15-minute mark.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 29, 2023 • 14min
In the Trenches 409 - Alabama Preview
The Rose Bowl is almost upon us! Get ready for The Granddaddy of Them All with Jon's Keys to the Game and Locker Room Speech on this preview edition of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 27, 2023 • 29min
In the Trenches 408 - Zak Zinter
Jon shares his thoughts on the travel to Pasadena, some of Alabama's key players, and the national prognostication around the Rose Bowl in this week's "Seven from 77." Then, senior captain Zak Zinter joins the show around the 23-minute mark to reflect on the season, detail his injury rehab, and break down the CFP preparations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 20, 2023 • 36min
In the Trenches 407 - Junior Colson
On this week's "Seven from 77," Jon shares his observations from Schembechler Hall as the Wolverines prepare for Alabama and breaks down some of the individual awards that Wolverines players are bringing home. Then, Jon visits with one of those award winners - junior linebacker Junior Colson - around the 26-minute mark. Colson discusses the Wolverines' first 13 games, the Lott IMPACT Trophy he won, and the team's preparations for the Rose Bowl.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 20, 2023 • 21min
Defend the Block 215 - Florida Recap
In a thriller on Tuesday night in Charlotte, Michigan men's basketball suffered a 106-101 loss to Florida in double overtime. Brian reacts to some of the key plays and ramifications of this loss before we hear from Terry Mills (8:30) and Head Coach Juwan Howard (11:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 16, 2023 • 24min
Defend the Block 214 - Eastern Michigan Recap
The Wolverines earned an 83-66 victory over Eastern Michigan in Juwan Howard's first game as Head Coach this season. Brian shares his thoughts on the win before visiting with Terry Mills (9:00), Terrance Williams II (15:30), and Coach Howard (19:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.