

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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Apr 26, 2023 • 57min
In the Trenches 347 - NFL Draft Preview & Dave Ablauf
With the NFL Draft on the horizon this week, Jon discusses some potential team fits for the draft-eligible Wolverines (5:00) and answers some questions about the draft class as a whole, including a prediction of the first six picks (20:00), during our "Seven from 77." Then, Jon sits down with Dave Ablauf, Michigan's Associate Athletic Director for Football Communications, to detail the planning process and tentative schedule for the Wolverines' team trip, which begins this weekend in New York City (43:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 25, 2023 • 26min
Defend the Block 175 - Will Tschetter
Forward Will Tschetter is our guest this week on Defend the Block. Tschetter assesses his work on and off the court last season (8:00), previews the year ahead for him and the program (15:00), and discusses his unique internship this spring (21:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 20, 2023 • 14min
Conqu'ring Heroes 93 - Cassie Churnside
Fresh off an outstanding regular season for Michigan Water Polo, we catch up with first-year Head Coach Cassie Churnside to detail her first year in Ann Arbor (1:00), recap the team's 3-0 performance last weekend against some familiar foes (4:00), and break down some of the key players and storylines heading into the conference tournament at the end of the month (9:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 19, 2023 • 42min
In the Trenches 346 - Jesse Minter
Defensive Coordinator Jesse Minter stops by for a lengthy conversation as he reacts to the program's work since the end of last season (1:30) and updates fans on each position group within the defense, starting with the secondary (6:00) before moving to the linebackers (13:00) and the defensive line (17:30). Jon and Brian wrap up the episode by sharing their thoughts on some of Coach Minter's comments (30:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 18, 2023 • 31min
Defend the Block 174 - Tarris Reed, Jr.
Defend the Block is back! Brian starts the episode by reacting to the busy first month of the college basketball offseason. Then, he sits down with forward Tarris Reed, Jr., who talks through the early stages of his offseason (17:30), recaps his first college basketball season (19:00), looks ahead to what the team must accomplish heading into next year (22:00), and discusses his excitement for the 2023-24 season (28:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 13, 2023 • 12min
Conqu'ring Heroes 92 - Ronni Bernstein
Michigan women's tennis is preparing for a critical pair of home matches, so Jon catches up with Head Coach Ronni Bernstein on this week's episode. Coach Bernstein previews the Wolverines' chances to win a Big Ten regular season title this weekend and recaps how her program got 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.

Apr 12, 2023 • 42min
In the Trenches 345 - Peyton O'Leary
In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon breaks down what the post-spring ball assignments are around the facility (4:00) and analyzes some of the teams that pose the biggest threat to Michigan in the Big Ten and in the national conversation (12:30). Then, Jon visits with one of the stars of the Spring Game - wide receiver Peyton O'Leary. O'Leary reacts to his outstanding performance at the Big House earlier this month (30:00), recalls his emotions after earning a scholarship this offseason (32:00), and delves into his growth as a player (36:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 6, 2023 • 19min
Conqu'ring Heroes 91 - Fred Richard
Fresh off earning another Big Ten Championship last weekend, Michigan men's gymnastics is the focal point of this week's edition of Conqu'ring Heroes! Freshman Fred Richard, the Big Ten Gymnast of the Championships, reflects on his growth during his first season in Ann Arbor (1:30), looks ahead to the NCAA Championships on April 14-15 at Penn State (4:30), and remembers his early days as a gymnast (9:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 5, 2023 • 35min
In the Trenches 344 - Spring Game Review
Jon and Brian put a bow on Saturday's Spring Game by breaking down each position group's efforts. They discuss the offensive side of the ball at the 7:00 mark before talking all things defense at the 23:00 mark. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 30, 2023 • 21min
In the Trenches 343 - Mike Hart & Jay Harbaugh
We have a bonus edition of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer, for you this week! Jon sits down with the Head Coaches for Saturday's Spring Game to preview the matchup and get an update on the program's offseason work. Mike Hart (Team Maize) joins us at the start of the episode, and Jay Harbaugh (Team Blue) stops by around the 10-minute mark.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.