

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 8, 2022 • 27min
Defend the Block 138 - Purdue Fort Wayne Recap
Michigan men's basketball kicked off the regular season with a 75-56 victory over Purdue Fort Wayne on Monday night at Crisler Center. Brian shares his takeaways from the strong performance before welcoming in Terry Mills for his analysis (9:00). Then, Head Coach Juwan Howard (12:30) and junior center Hunter Dickinson (20:30) stop by, and we finish with a highlight recap (23:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 6, 2022 • 27min
In the Trenches 311 - Rutgers Recap
The Wolverines overwhelmed Rutgers in the second half en route to a 52-17 victory on Saturday in Piscataway. Jon Jansen, Doug Karsch, and Brian Boesch break down the win before Jon chats with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (13:30). Then, Jason Avant interviews Mike Morris (17:30), Michael Barrett (21:00), Will Johnson (23:30), and Mazi Smith (25:15).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 5, 2022 • 24min
Defend the Block 137 - Ferris State Recap
Our postgame editions of Defend the Block are back! Brian shares his thoughts on the Wolverines' exhibition win over Ferris State on Friday before breaking it down with the national champ Terry Mills (6:30). Then, the guys catch up with leading scorer Jett Howard (11:00) and Head Coach Juwan Howard (14:00). We conclude with all the radio highlights of the wire-to-wire victory (22:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 4, 2022 • 9min
In the Trenches 310 - Rutgers Preview
The November stretch run begins on Saturday, with the Wolverines traveling to Piscataway to take on Rutgers. Get ready for the game with the radio network scene setter, the Keys to the Game, and Jon's weekly 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 3, 2022 • 44min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Basketball (Nov. 2)
On a special preseason episode of "Inside Michigan Basketball," Brian Boesch and Terry Mills caught up with the Head Coaches of Michigan Basketball--Juwan Howard (XXXXXX) and Kim Barnes Arico (XXXXX)--to recap their offseasons and look ahead to the start of the season. The Inside Michigan Basketball Radio Show will air on select days during the 2022-23 season, live from the Pretzel Bell in downtown Ann Arbor. Here is a listing of the show dates. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 3, 2022 • 26min
Conqu'ring Heroes 74 - Samantha Findlay & Jim Richardson
Michigan Athletics' 2022 Hall of Honor 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. We will be chatting with several individuals from this new induction class in the coming weeks. On this episode, former softball star Samantha Findlay reflects on her career, including her home run to clinch the 2005 National Championship (2:30). Then, longtime women's swimming and diving head coach Jim Richardson recalls his incredible 27-year tenure at the University of Michigan (15:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 2, 2022 • 45min
In the Trenches 309 - Mason Graham
Jon reacts to all the key storylines coming out of last weekend's game with Michigan State (6:30), shares his early thoughts on the 2023 schedule (17:00), and does his weekly check of the other college football results (22:00). Then, true freshman Mason Graham stops by to discuss his first year in Ann Arbor (37:30) and look ahead to the final four games of the regular season (44:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 1, 2022 • 26min
Defend the Block 136 - WBB Media Day Fun
Like we did a couple of weeks ago during men's basketball media day, Brian asks most members of the women's basketball team some random questions. You'll hear from Leigha Brown, Maddie Nolan, Laila Phelia, and many others on this final offseason episode 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.

Nov 1, 2022 • 44min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Football (Oct. 31)
There is plenty to discuss around Michigan Football, and we had some great guests on this week's radio show to do just that. Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (3:00), Defensive Line Coach Mike Elston (18:30), and defensive lineman Kris Jenkins (41:00) sit down with Jon Jansen, as the Wolverines prepare for a road game at Rutgers this weekend.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 30, 2022 • 37min
In the Trenches 308 - Michigan State Recap
The Wolverines knocked off Michigan State 29-7 on Saturday night at the Big House! Jon and Brian break down the game before Jon chats with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh about the win and the postgame incident (9:00). Then, we hear from Doug Karsch (13:00) and Jack Miller (19:30). Jason Avant follows by going into the Michigan locker room to interview D.J. Turner (25:00), Blake Corum (26:00), J.J. McCarthy (29:30), Junior Colson (33:00), and Jake Moody (35:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.