

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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Nov 17, 2022 • 32min
Conqu'ring Heroes 76 - Joan Postma & Ellen Tomek
Last weekend, Michigan Athletics celebrated the 2022 Hall of Honor class, which is the first in school history that consists entirely of female student-athletes and coaches of women's teams at Michigan. It is in honor and recognition of the 50th anniversary of Title IX legislation. On this week's episode, we hear from Joan (Spillane) Postma, U-M's first female Olympic gold medalist (1:30), and Ellen Tomek, one of two female Wolverines to participate in three Olympic Games (20:00). Please note: these interviews were recorded before last weekend's ceremony.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 17, 2022 • 23min
Defend the Block 140 - Pittsburgh Recap
The Wolverines dominated Pittsburgh on Wednesday night at Barclays Center, thus earning a spot in the Legends Classic championship game. Brian reacts to Michigan's 31-point win before we hear from radio analyst Terry Mills (6:00), Head Coach Juwan Howard (11:00), sophomore Kobe Bufkin (15:00), and freshman Dug McDaniel (16:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 16, 2022 • 42min
In the Trenches 315 - Ronnie Bell
During this week's "Seven from 77," Jon discusses some areas of potential improvement for the Wolverines (6:00), the impact of Michigan's senior class (11:30), and all the important Big Ten and national storylines with just two weeks remaining in the regular season (17:30). Then, Jon welcomes captain Ronnie Bell to the podcast. Michigan’s outstanding wide receiver breaks down the challenges that Illinois will present on Saturday (33:00), the focus on the Illini needed with The Game looming next week (37:00), and his motivation behind the “be where your feet are” message he gave to the team last month (39:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 15, 2022 • 44min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Football (Nov. 14)
We aired another jam-packed edition of "Inside Michigan Football" on Monday night, along the Michigan Sports Network from LEARFIELD. Jon chats with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (2:00), co-Defensive Coordinator Jesse Minter (26:00), and defensive lineman Mike Morris (38:00) about last week's win over Nebraska and Saturday's Senior Day matchup with Illinois.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 13, 2022 • 42min
In the Trenches 314 - Nebraska Recap
The Wolverines dominate Nebraska to improve to 10-0 on the season. Jon and Brian analyze Michigan's strong performance, before Doug Karsch (10:00) and Jack Miller (17:00) provide their perspectives. Then, we get into our postgame interviews, including Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (24:00), tight end Colston Loveland (30:30), running backs Blake Corum (32:00) and CJ Stokes (36:00), linebacker Junior Colson (38:15), and defensive back Mike Sainristil (40:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 12, 2022 • 25min
Defend the Block 139 - Eastern Michigan Recap
The Wolverines outlasted Eastern Michigan on Friday night in Detroit, and we have the full recap for you here on Defend the Block. Brian gives his initial thoughts, and then we hear from the national champ Terry Mills (8:00). Our postgame interviews were with Head Coach Juwan Howard (12:00), Terrance Williams II (18:00), and Jaelin Llewellyn (19:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 11, 2022 • 10min
In the Trenches 313 - Nebraska Preview
The Wolverines have a chance to improve to 10-0 on Saturday against Nebraska. We prepare you for the matchup at the Big House with our radio network scene setter, the Keys to the Game, and Jon's 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.

Nov 10, 2022 • 10min
Conqu'ring Heroes 75 - Important NIL Updates
Jon sits down with two key members of Michigan’s Athletic Department, Danielle Davison (Assistant Athletic Director, Compliance & NIL Education) and Brian Townsend (Director of Leadership Development and Community Engagement), to discuss new NCAA guidelines pertaining to Name Image & Likeness and how they affect Michigan’s student-athletes and the department as a whole.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 9, 2022 • 35min
In the Trenches 312 - Mike Barrett
Jon breaks down whether Michigan's best version can win the national championship and how the Wolverines sustain that type of play (4:30), before talking through the landscape-changing week in college football (12:30) in this week's "Seven from 77." Then, linebacker Mike Barrett reflects on his tremendous effort against Rutgers (28:00) and looks ahead to the stretch run, including Saturday's battle with Nebraska (30:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 9, 2022 • 44min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Football (Nov. 8)
Due to the men's basketball game on Monday night, this week's "Inside Michigan Football" radio show was a special Tuesday edition. Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (2:00), Co-Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach Matt Weiss (22:00), and sophomore quarterback J.J. McCarthy (30:30) talked with Jon Jansen about last week's win at Rutgers and looked ahead to Saturday's home game against Nebraska. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.