

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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Mar 30, 2023 • 13min
Conqu'ring Heroes 90 - Mason Parris
The top college wrestler in the nation is our guest this week! Michigan Wrestling star Mason Parris takes fans through his challenging journey to a national championship and the Dan Hodge Trophy (1:00) and looks ahead to some potential opportunities in the Olympics and WWE (8:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 29, 2023 • 32min
In the Trenches 342 - Roman Wilson
Jon shares his expectations for each position group during Saturday's Spring Game on this week's edition of "Seven from 77." Then, senior wide receiver Roman Wilson stops by to discuss his evolution this offseason (22:30) and elaborate on the potential for this wide receiver corps and offense as a whole in 2023 (25:00). This episode is brought to you by DTE Energy - learn how you can reduce your energy use and save money at dteenergy.com/saveenergy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 23, 2023 • 19min
Conqu'ring Heroes 89 - Bev Plocki
Michigan women's gymnastics program continued its Big Ten dominance last weekend, never trailing en route to a record 27th Big Ten Championship. On this week's episode, Jon sits down with Head Coach Bev Plocki, who breaks down her team's outstanding performance last weekend and all season long (1:00), reflects on the efforts of several of her student-athletes, including Abby Heiskell and Gabby Wilson (7:30), and looks ahead to NCAA Regionals, which will be in Denver from March 30-April 2 (13:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 22, 2023 • 33min
In the Trenches 341 - Josaiah Stewart
Jon reacts to the performances by the 13 former Wolverines who participated in Friday's Pro Day (3:00) and discusses the latest around the program (10:30) in this week's "Seven from 77." Then, Jon sits down with one of the newest members of the Wolverines, Coastal Carolina transfer defensive lineman Josaiah Stewart. Stewart breaks down his game and style (23:00), details his transition to Ann Arbor (25:30), and shares his hobbies off the field (29:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 18, 2023 • 22min
Defend the Block 173 - Vanderbilt Recap
Michigan men's basketball's season came to an end on Saturday with a narrow loss at Vanderbilt. Brian Boesch and Terry Mills put a bow on a tough season for the Maize and Blue on this edition of Defend the Block.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 17, 2023 • 21min
Defend the Block 172 - UNLV Recap (WBB)
Michigan women's basketball knocked off UNLV in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday afternoon! Brian reacts to the Wolverines' business-like approach before catching up with senior Maddie Nolan (7:00) and Head Coach Kim Barnes Arico (13:15).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 16, 2023 • 15min
Conqu'ring Heroes 88 - Adam Steinberg
We discuss the surging Michigan men's tennis team on this week's edition of Conqu'ring Heroes. Head Coach Adam Steinberg details his team's outstanding 13-1 start (1:00), reacts to all the recent accomplishments by fifth-year seniors Andrew Fenty and Patrick Maloney (4:30), and looks ahead to the rest of the schedule, including Sunday's unique trip to Columbus (10:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 15, 2023 • 41min
In the Trenches 340 - Jack Tuttle & A.J. Barner
Jon identifies some under-the-radar Wolverines who could become much more well known by the time September rolls around (5:30) and dissects some of the differences in recruiting now that the transfer portal is such a critical component to college football (17:00) in this week's "Seven from 77." Then, Jon sits down with the Wolverines' two Indiana transfers - quarterback Jack Tuttle and tight end A.J. Barner. Tuttle discusses his journey to Ann Arbor (24:00), what he brings to the program (26:30), and his future goals on campus and within football (31:00). Barner talks through the process of coming to Ann Arbor (33:30), some of his goals as he gets acclimated to the program (36:30), and the opportunity to play with Tuttle again (40:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 15, 2023 • 21min
Defend the Block 171 - Toledo Recap
The Wolverines knocked off Toledo in the first round of the NIT on Tuesday night at Crisler Center. Brian breaks down the win before chatting with his broadcast partner Terry Mills (11:00), fifth-year senior Joey Baker (15:00), and Head Coach Juwan Howard (17:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 14, 2023 • 46min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Basketball (Mar. 13)
Our final show of the season took place at the Pretzel Bell in downtown Ann Arbor on Monday night. Brian and Terry chat with Kim Barnes Arico at the beginning of the show. Then, we have a special guest--Michigan Softball Head Coach Bonnie Tholl--join us at the 27-minute mark.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.