

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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Oct 31, 2023 • 22min
Defend the Block 202 - Women's Media Day Conversations
Last week, we had some fun at Michigan men's basketball's Media Day. This week, it's the women's program's turn! Brian visits with Greta Kampschroeder, Taylor Williams, Lauren Hansen, Whitney Sollom, Chyra Evans, Macy Brown, Elissa Brett, Jordan Hobbs, and Taylor Woodson to ask some basketball and non-basketball questions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 31, 2023 • 43min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Football (Oct. 30)
On Monday night's radio show, Jon visited with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (1:30), Special Teams Coordinator/Safeties Coach Jay Harbaugh (24:30), and junior safety Rod Moore (32:00) to recap the bye week and look ahead to the clash with Purdue on Saturday at the Big House.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 26, 2023 • 31min
Conqu'ring Heroes 110 - Peter Vanderkaay & Justin Toman
Michigan Athletics' Hall of Honor induction ceremony is coming up on November 3, and we will hear from each member of the 2023 class over the next few weeks on Conqu'ring Heroes. We begin with swimming star Peter Vanderkaay, who starts by reflecting on his outstanding Michigan career, which included three Big Ten Swimmer of the Year awards (1:30). Then, Vanderkaay details his three trips to the Olympics, which netted him two gold medals and two bronze medals (6:30). Our second guest this week is former five-time men's gymnastics All-American Justin Toman, who remembers his incredible career at Michigan - including the 1999 National Championship run (17:30). He also discusses his love of the University of Michigan and the Ann Arbor community (23:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 25, 2023 • 43min
In the Trenches 389 - Braiden McGregor
On a wide-ranging "Seven from 77" at the beginning of this week's episode, Jon puts the finishing touches on his analysis from Saturday’s dominant victory in East Lansing, breaks down J.J. McCarthy's current Heisman candidacy, and reacts to the Ohio State-Penn State game and other key storylines in college football. Then, senior edge rusher Braiden McGregor joins us around the 33-minute mark. After providing on update on his newest tattoo, McGregor discusses his bye week plans, the defense's work through eight games, and some areas of improvement heading into the Wolverines’ stretch run.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 25, 2023 • 46min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Hockey (Oct. 24)
Al Randall visited with sophomore Kienan Draper, freshman Josh Orrico, equipment manager Jalen Stone, and 1999-2000 Michigan captain Sean Peach on this week's episode of the "Inside Michigan Hockey" Radio Show, which aired live from the Pretzel Bell in downtown Ann Arbor on Tuesday night!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 24, 2023 • 32min
Defend the Block 201 - Men's Media Day Conversations
Michigan men's basketball held its local Media Day last week, and Brian Boesch caught up with most of the Wolverines to discuss their work this offseason and ask some random questions. In order, Brian visited with Will Tschetter, Jackson Selvala, Tray Jackson, Cooper Smith, Jace Howard, Tarris Reed, Jr., Harrison Hochberg, Nimari Burnett, and Olivier Nkamhoua. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 24, 2023 • 45min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Football (Oct. 23)
At the beginning of Monday night's radio show, Jon Jansen caught up with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh, who recapped Saturday's win at Michigan State and looked ahead to "Improvement Week" for the program. Then, Jon visited with a pair of talented tight ends - AJ Barner and Colston Loveland - at the 19:00 mark. The show concluded with two key members of the Wolverines' defense - Mike Barrett and Junior Colson - at the 32:00 mark.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 22, 2023 • 43min
In the Trenches 388 - Michigan State Recap
On Saturday in East Lansing, the Wolverines earned their most lopsided road win in their series with Michigan State. Jon Jansen, Brian Boesch, Doug Karsch, and Jack Miller break down Saturday's 49-0 victory before we get into some postgame interviews, starting with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh--and featuring a mid-interview cameo from Mike Sainristil (26:00). Then, Jason Avant visits with AJ Barner (31:45), Colston Loveland (32:45), Roman Wilson (35:00) from the Michigan offense. On the defensive side, he brings you a dual interview with Kris Jenkins and Jaylen Harrell (38:00) before wrapping up with Cam Goode (41:00) and Ja'Den McBurrows (42:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 20, 2023 • 15min
In the Trenches 387 - Michigan State Preview
Gear up for Saturday's rivalry matchup with Michigan State by listening to our radio network scene setter, learning about the Keys to the Game, and getting fired up by Jon's weekly 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.

Oct 19, 2023 • 20min
Conqu'ring Heroes 109 - Sean Bormet
The Michigan Wrestling season is quickly approaching, and Jon Jansen previews the program's 102nd season with Head Coach Sean Bormet, who is entering his sixth season at the helm. Bormet breaks down the complexion of his talented roster (1:00), looks ahead to the final preseason preparation (7:30), and previews the challenging schedule ahead (12:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.