

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.
Episodes
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Nov 16, 2023 • 46min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Basketball (Nov. 15)
Our basketball radio show returned to the Pretzel Bell on Wednesday night. At the start of the show, women's basketball Head Coach Kim Barnes Arico talked about her daughter committing to Michigan Lacrosse, the program's highly-regarded recruiting class, and the upcoming trip to the Bahamas. Then, at around the 25:00 mark, men's basketball interim Head Coach Phil Martelli reacted to the big win on Monday at Madison Square Garden and looked ahead to Friday's matchup with Long Beach State.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 15, 2023 • 42min
In the Trenches 396 - J.J. McCarthy
During this week's "Seven from 77," Jon and Brian reflect on Saturday's thrilling win at Penn State (6:00), discuss the opportunity at the program's 1000th win at Maryland this weekend (13:30), and react to the other storylines in college football (20:00). Then, Jon catches up with quarterback J.J. McCarthy around the 35:00 mark. McCarthy shares his thoughts on Saturday's huge win, the development of this team throughout the season, and the opportunity at history this weekend.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 15, 2023 • 46min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Football (Nov. 14)
On a special Tuesday edition of the "Inside Michigan Football" Radio Show, Jon Jansen catches up with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (2:00), Defensive Coordinator Jesse Minter (18:00), and senior edge rusher Jaylen Harrell (39:00) to recap an outstanding win in State College and look ahead to a chance at history this weekend at Maryland.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 15, 2023 • 46min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Hockey (Nov. 14)
After a week off, the "Inside Michigan Hockey" radio show returned to the Pretzel Bell in downtown Ann Arbor on Tuesday night! Head Coach Brandon Naurato kicked off the show, and then Al Randall visited with Canisius transfer Jake Barczewski and Boston College transfer Marshall Warren. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 14, 2023 • 24min
Defend the Block 206 - St. John's Recap
The Wolverines improved to 3-0 in emphatic fashion on Monday night at Madison Square Garden. Brian shares his thoughts on the 89-73 victory, and then Terry Mills reacts to the outstanding performance (6:30). Then, Brian visits with Nimari Burnett (10:30), Phil Martelli (13:00), and Jett Howard (17:00) before Rob Joyce breaks down some of the many highlights for the Wolverines (19:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 11, 2023 • 38min
In the Trenches 395 - Penn State Recap
Without Jim Harbaugh on the sidelines, the Wolverines still earned a huge win in Happy Valley on Saturday afternoon. Jon Jansen, Brian Boesch, Doug Karsch, and Jack Miller break down the 24-15 victory. Then, Jon visits with interim Head Coach Sherrone Moore (20:30), and Jason Avant catches up with several key players: Josh Wallace (24:30), Makari Paige (26:00), Quinten Johnson (28:00), Trevor Keegan (31:30), Donovan Edwards (34:00), and Cornelius Johnson (36:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 11, 2023 • 28min
Defend the Block 205 - Youngstown State Recap
For a second time this week, Michigan cruised past a reigning regular-season conference champion. Brian Boesch and Terry Mills analyze Friday's 92-62 victory over Youngstown State, and then they welcome in leading scorer Will Tschetter (13:30) and interim Head Coach Phil Martelli (18:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 10, 2023 • 18min
In the Trenches 394 - Penn State Preview
One of the biggest games of the year in college football is almost here! Get ready for Michigan-Penn State with our radio network scene setter, the Keys to the Game, 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 9, 2023 • 36min
Conqu'ring Heroes 112 - Tiffany Ofili Porter & Ron Warhurst
Last weekend was a special one for Michigan Athletics, as six new members officially joined the department's Hall of Honor. On this episode of Conqu'ring Heroes, we wrap up our Hall of Honor interview series with two of those individuals. Jon begins with track & field star Tiffany Ofili Porter, who won five national championships during her incredible U-M career before competing in three Olympic Games (1:30). Then, former Cross Country and Track & Field Head Coach Ron Warhurst reflects on an incredible career that included eight Big Ten team championships and 10 individual NCAA championships (13:00). He also discusses his incredible work as a United States Marine, including two Purple Hearts and a Navy Commendation Medal, and how he helped some Wolverine football players' conditioning (26:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 8, 2023 • 44min
In the Trenches 393 - Will Johnson
Jon and Brian kick the episode off with a jam-packed "Seven from 77," which includes Jon's initial Penn State scouting report (11:00) and reaction to the biggest storylines elsewhere in the Power 5 conferences (17:00). Then, sophomore defensive back Will Johnson stops by around the 36-minute mark to discuss his development since arriving at Michigan, the journey back from his early-season injury, and his thoughts on the upcoming trip to Penn State.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.