

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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Jun 15, 2023 • 19min
Conqu'ring Heroes 100 - Kevin Conry
Fresh off a landmark season for Michigan men's lacrosse, Head Coach Kevin Conry stops by the show to reflect on all of the team's accomplishments (1:30), including his memories from winning the program's first Big Ten Tournament Championship and earning a victory in the NCAA Tournament for the first time (11:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 14, 2023 • 42min
In the Trenches 354 - Reaction to a Busy Week
Jon and Brian break down a busy week for Michigan Football, including a couple of roster updates for 2023 (4:00), the launching of the "M Power" program (9:30), the injury that Donovan Edwards battled through last season (13:00), and the 2024 and 2025 Big Ten schedule announcements (24:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 13, 2023 • 19min
Defend the Block 181 - Terrance Williams II
Brian catches up with soon-to-be senior Terrance Williams II about his offseason work and goals (3:00), his observations of the other returning Wolverines (9:00), and the departure of his close friend Hunter Dickinson (14:30) during a wide-ranging conversation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 8, 2023 • 28min
Conqu'ring Heroes 99 - Hailey Borja & Mikaela Schulz
A pair of women's golf stars recently announced that they would utilize their fifth year and return to Michigan for the 2023-24 season. Hailey Borja joins us at the 1:00 mark, and Mikaela Schulz stops by at the 15:00 mark. They both detail their decisions to come back for one more year and reflect on their outstanding Michigan careers to this point.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 7, 2023 • 49min
In the Trenches 353 - Giovanni El-Hadi
During this week's "Seven from 77," Jon reacts to last week's scheduling news (2:30), some of Jim Harbaugh's recent comments (14:00), and the SEC's decision to only play eight league games in 2024 (23:30). Then, Jon welcomes offensive lineman Giovanni El-Hadi to the podcast for the first time. El-Hadi takes fans through his first two years in Ann Arbor (33:00), recalls some of his opportunities to get on the field (35:30), and looks ahead to the 2023 season (43:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 6, 2023 • 22min
Defend the Block 180 - Zavier Simpson
Brian catches up with Michigan men's basketball legend Zavier Simpson, who updates fans on his professional career (3:30), reflects on his time in the Maize and Blue (8:30), and shares some details on a couple of upcoming camps he will hold in the area (15:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 1, 2023 • 20min
Conqu'ring Heroes 98 - Kevin Sullivan
It was a productive weekend for Michigan Track & Field, as seven student-athletes and one relay team qualified for the NCAA Outdoor Championships. Kevin Sullivan, the Director of Track & Field here at Michigan, recaps the productive season for the program to this point (1:30) and previews the opportunity for each Wolverine participating in next weekend's events in Austin, Texas (8:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 31, 2023 • 33min
In the Trenches 352 - Colston Loveland & Davis Warren
We catch up with a pair of Wolverines from the offensive side, as tight end Colston Loveland and quarterback Davis Warren sit down with Jon Jansen. Loveland reflects on his first year in Ann Arbor (1:30) and details the attitude around the program heading into 2023 (6:30). Then, Warren discusses his progression from an adversity-filled high school career to being a Michigan Wolverine (11:30) and shares his and the team's areas of focus down the stretch this offseason (23:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 24, 2023 • 44min
In the Trenches 351 - Braiden McGregor
Jon discusses what this part of the calendar is like for the players (4:00), reacts to the latest around the Big Ten's TV deal and some realignment reports (7:00), and offers up his prediction for the College Football Playoff at this stage of the offseason (19:30) during our "Seven from 77.” Then, Jon sits down with Michigan native Braiden McGregor, who is entering his senior year in 2023. McGregor reflects on his adversity-filled time in the Maize and Blue (25:30), details his upbringing as a Wolverine fan (33:00), and looks ahead to the upcoming season (38:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 23, 2023 • 33min
Defend the Block 179 - Jillian Dunston & Jordan Hobbs
We catch up with a pair of members from Michigan women's basketball this week. First, Brian chats with another familiar face returning as an assistant coach, as Jillian Dunston shares her coaching journey back to Ann Arbor (3:30), reflects on her playing career in the Maize and Blue (8:30), and shares some early observations about the current team (13:00). Then, soon-to-be junior Jordan Hobbs talks about the path to her breakout sophomore season (19:00), looks ahead to her key goals this offseason (23:30), and details her path from the state of Ohio to the University of Michigan (25:45).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.