

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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Nov 24, 2023 • 25min
Defend the Block 209 - Stanford Recap
Michigan earned a Thanksgiving night victory over Stanford in the Battle 4 Atlantis. Brian reacts to the Wolverines' come-from-behind win off the top of the episode. Then we hear from the national champ Terry Mills (6:30), senior Terrance Williams II (10:30), sophomore Tarris Reed, Jr. (12:30), and interim Head Coach Phil Martelli (14:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 23, 2023 • 16min
In the Trenches 400 - Ohio State Preview
The Game is almost upon us. Gear up for Saturday's matchup against the Buckeyes with our radio network scene setters, the Keys to the Game for each unit, and Jon's Locker Room Speech.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 23, 2023 • 23min
Defend the Block 208 - Memphis Recap
The Wolverines' second-half rally fell short on Wednesday, as Memphis held on for a 71-67 victory in the first round of the Battle 4 Atlantis. Brian reacts to the loss and the necessary response before turning things over to his broadcast partner Terry Mills (7:30) and acting Head Coach Phil Martelli (11:00) for their postgame thoughts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 22, 2023 • 47min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Hockey (Nov. 21)
We had a jam-packed hockey radio show on Tuesday night at the Pretzel Bell, as Fred Pletsch visited with Associate Head Coach Rob Rassey, current Wolverines Nick Moldenhauer and Andrew Albano, and former Michigan captain Nick Blankenburg.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 21, 2023 • 45min
In the Trenches 399 - Zak Zinter
Jon and Brian share their early thoughts on the key matchups within, and storylines surrounding, The Game in this week’s “Seven from 77.” This week's player guest - offensive lineman and captain Zak Zinter - stops by around the 21:00 mark to discuss the anticipation for Saturday's game and the shuffling that the offensive line had to do last week. We conclude with a look around the Big Ten and the other Power 5 conferences heading into the final week of the regular season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 21, 2023 • 44min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Football (Nov. 20)
We previewed "The Game" on Monday's radio show, as Jon Jansen visited with acting Head Coach Sherrone Moore (3:00), Co-Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs Coach Steve Clinkscale (16:30), and senior captain Mike Sainristil (33:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 18, 2023 • 39min
In the Trenches 398 - Maryland Recap
Michigan became the first program to reach 1,000 all-time wins on Saturday at Maryland. Jon, Brian, Doug, and Jack reflect on that incredible accomplishment and react to the critical road victory. Then, Jon visits with Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics Warde Manuel (23:30) and acting Head Coach Sherrone Moore (25:00). We conclude with some player interviews from Jason Avant: defensive lineman Kenneth Grant (27:30), linebacker Mike Barrett (29:00), offensive lineman Drake Nugent (32:00), tight end Colston Loveland (34:00), wide receiver Semaj Morgan (35:30), and special teams star Christian Boivin (37:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 18, 2023 • 25min
Defend the Block 207 - Long Beach State Recap
The Wolverines dropped their first game of the season on Friday night to visiting Long Beach State. Brian Boesch and Terry Mills react to the 94-86 defeat before visiting with interim Head Coach Phil Martelli at around the 14:00 mark. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 17, 2023 • 14min
In the Trenches 397 - Maryland Preview
Michigan is one win away from its 1000th, and we're one day away from the Wolverines' next game - a road trip to Maryland. Jon gets you ready for the action with his Keys to the Game and Locker Room Speech!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 16, 2023 • 22min
Conqu’ring Heroes 113 – Susan Ford & Stewart McLaurin
We have a special treat for you on Conqu'ring Heroes this week, as Susan Ford, the daughter of President Gerald R. Ford, and Stewart McLaurin, the President of the White House Historical Association, visit with Jon Jansen. They discuss President Ford's time in Ann Arbor (2:00) before detailing the 2023 White House Christmas Ornament, which honors him and includes emblems related to his life and presidency (12:30). This ornament is available for purchase at shop.whitehousehistory.org or at the MDen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.