

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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Sep 28, 2023 • 19min
Conqu'ring Heroes 106 - Brandon Naurato
Hockey season is almost upon us, so Jon welcomes Head Coach Brandon Naurato to Conqu'ring Heroes. Naurato reflects on his journey to earning the full-time Head Coaching position (2:00), breaks down many of the key players for the upcoming season (8:00), and discusses the high expectations for the 2023-24 Wolverines (15:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 27, 2023 • 44min
In the Trenches 377 - Mike Sainristil
Jon shares some of his observations after studying the film from Michigan's win over Rutgers (4:30) and reacts to a wild Week 4 in the Big Ten and the Top 25 (13:30). Then, he visits with fellow two-time captain Mike Sainristil. Sainristil reflects on the opportunity to be a captain again in 2023 (34:30), breaks down his pick-six and the victory over the Scarlet Knights (36:30), and discusses the opportunity to play at Nebraska this weekend (42:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 26, 2023 • 32min
Defend the Block 197 - Peloton's Hayes Grooms
Last month, Michigan Athletics and Peloton announced an exciting new partnership, and a former Wolverine basketball player was a key part of its creation. Hayes Grooms, Vice President of Global Talent and Instructor Strategy at Peloton, shares more details on this partnership (5:30), remembers his playing days with Michigan Basketball (13:30), and reflects on how his time in Ann Arbor shaped his career (17:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 26, 2023 • 44min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Football (Sept. 25)
On this week's edition of the "Inside Michigan Football" Radio Show, Jon visited with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (2:00), Tight Ends Coach Grant Newsome (30:00), and sophomore tight end Colston Loveland (40:00), as they recapped the win over Rutgers and looked ahead to the first road trip of the season this weekend at Nebraska.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 23, 2023 • 41min
In the Trenches 376 - Rutgers Recap
The Wolverines kicked off Big Ten play with a 31-7 win over Rutgers on Saturday afternoon. Jon and Brian share their initial thoughts before we hear from Doug Karsch (11:00) and Jack Miller (16:30). Then, we share postgame interviews with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (22:30), defensive back Will Johnson (28:00), linebacker Junior Colson (28:00), running back Blake Corum (32:30), wide receiver Roman Wilson (35:00), tight end Colston Loveland (37:00), and wide receiver Semaj Morgan (39:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 22, 2023 • 12min
In the Trenches 375 - Rutgers Preview
Big Ten play begins on Saturday afternoon at the Big House, and Jon Jansen gets you ready for the matchup with Rutgers by breaking down his Keys to the Game and delivering another 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.

Sep 21, 2023 • 14min
Conqu'ring Heroes 105 - Kendall Murray & Jacque Boney
Two key members of Michigan Volleyball join us this week to review the team's performance so far this season and look ahead to Friday's Big Ten opener against rival Michigan State at Crisler Center. Ann Arbor native Kendall Murray is our first guest, and then junior Jacque Boney stops by at the 9:00 mark.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 20, 2023 • 42min
In the Trenches 374 - Jaylen Harrell
Jon and Brian put a bow on the Wolverines' non-conference efforts (4:00) and react to the biggest storylines around the Big Ten and Top 25 (13:30) during this week's "Seven from 77." Then, senior EDGE Jaylen Harrell stops by to break down his performance so far this season (34:30) and look ahead to the Big Ten slate (38:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 19, 2023 • 32min
Defend the Block 196 - Jevohn Shepherd
Former Wolverine and current basketball broadcaster Jevohn Shepherd is our guest this week. Shepherd summarizes his opportunity to be part of ESPN's coverage of the 2023 FIBA World Cup, which Team Germany won behind some great performances by Franz and Moe Wagner (4:00). Then, he reflects on his time as a Wolverine, which culminated with the 2009 team's special run to the NCAA Tournament (17:30). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 19, 2023 • 44min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Football (Sept. 18)
We had a fun show on Monday night, as Head Coach Jim Harbaugh joined us at the beginning (with a cameo from junior running back Donovan Edwards). Then, Jon visited with Linebackers Coach Chris Partridge (30:30) and sixth-year senior Mike Barrett (36:30). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.