

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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Sep 5, 2023 • 24min
Defend the Block 194 - Elise Stuck
We visit with women's basketball senior Elise Stuck on this week's edition of Defend the Block. Stuck recaps the team's trip to Italy and Croatia last month (3:30), details her journey to this point in her career (11:00), and looks ahead to the upcoming season for her and the team (17:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 5, 2023 • 45min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Football (Sept. 4)
Per usual, Head Coach Jim Harbaugh joined Jon Jansen at the beginning of this week's edition of the "Inside Michigan Football" Radio Show. Then, Jon chatted with the two men who will be the acting Head Coaches this weekend against UNLV - Jay Harbaugh (20:00) and Mike Hart (31:00). Junior running back Donovan Edwards closes out the show (40:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 2, 2023 • 42min
In the Trenches 367 - ECU Recap
Our first postgame episode of the season is jam-packed with analysis and interviews following the Wolverines' 30-3 win over the East Carolina Pirates. Jon and Brian kick off the episode with their initial thoughts before Brian catches up with Doug Karsch (11:00) and Jack Miller (16:00). Then, we share a handful of interviews with you - acting Head Coach Jesse Minter (23:00), center Drake Nugent (26:30), quarterback J.J. McCarthy (28:00), wide receiver Roman Wilson (31:30), running back Blake Corum (34:00), and linebacker Junior Colson (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 1, 2023 • 18min
In the Trenches 366 - ECU Preview
The 2023 season is almost here, which means our preview episodes are back! After our radio network scene setter, Jon shares his Keys to the Game for the Wolverines' offense, defense, and special teams before giving us his first Locker Room Speech of the season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 31, 2023 • 29min
Conqu'ring Heroes 102 - Greg Harden
Conqu'ring Heroes is back for another season! We kick things off with the great Greg Harden, who worked for the University of Michigan Athletic Department from 1986-2019 and finished his tenure as Executive Associate Athletic Director, Student Athlete Health & Welfare. Harden details the evolution of his responsibilities at Michigan (2:00), shares how he has tried to help people when they seek his expertise (7:30), and talks about his new book - Stay Sane in an Insane World (13:30). The book is out now, with purchase information available at gregharden.com/books. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 30, 2023 • 49min
In the Trenches 365 - Trevor Keegan
It's finally game week! Jon and Brian discuss the Wolverines’ coaching staff assignments for the first three games (5:00), Jim Harbaugh's comments about revenue sharing in college football (12:00), and what they will be watching for during a jam-packed Week 1 (18:00) in our "Seven from 77." Then, Jon catches up with newly-elected captain Trevor Keegan. The Wolverines' star offensive lineman reflects on the opportunity to be a 2023 captain (40:00) and shares his thoughts on the team heading into Saturday's matchup with ECU (43:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 29, 2023 • 26min
Defend the Block 193 - Jimmy King
Brian catches up with a Michigan legend this week, as Fab Five member Jimmy King makes his Defend the Block debut. King details his return to school to finish his Michigan degree (4:30), discusses why being a presence in this region is so important to him (11:00), and shares some thoughts about the upcoming season for the 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.

Aug 29, 2023 • 46min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Football (Aug. 28)
The "Inside Michigan Football" Radio Show is back for another season! Jon kicks off the show by welcoming in Head Coach Jim Harbaugh, who discusses his coaching plan for the three games he will miss and breaks down each position group as we approach week one (2:00). Then, Defensive Coordinator Jesse Minter, who will be the acting Head Coach against East Carolina on Saturday, stops by the program (26:00). We wrap things up with defensive lineman and newly-elected captain Kris Jenkins (38:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 23, 2023 • 48min
In the Trenches 364 - Jaylen Harrell
Jon kicks things off by reacting to the self-imposed three-game suspension for Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (3:00), updating the other key storylines around fall camp (8:00), and offering his Big Ten and national predictions for the upcoming season (21:00). Then, senior EDGE Jaylen Harrell stops by to share his thoughts on fall camp (40:30), reflect on some of his best memories in his Michigan career (43:00), and look ahead to the upcoming season (45:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 22, 2023 • 38min
Defend the Block 192 - Jace Howard
In a wide-ranging conversation, Michigan men's basketball guard Jace Howard recalls his memories from past Miami Heat playoff runs (2:30) and an amazing 2023 NBA Draft for the Howard family and Michigan program (11:30). Then, Jace breaks down his offseason work (17:00), the mindset of the program (21:30), and his early impressions of the roster (27:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.