

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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Oct 28, 2022 • 10min
In the Trenches 307 - Michigan State Preview
Another installment of the Backyard Brawl is almost upon us! Jon gets you ready for the Wolverines and the Spartans with his Keys to the Game and 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.

Oct 27, 2022 • 18min
Conqu'ring Heroes 73 - Sean Bormet
Michigan Wrestling is coming off a remarkable 2021-22 season, and Head Coach Sean Bormet sits down with Jon Jansen to preview the upcoming season, the 101st in program history. Bormet breaks down his early observations and expectations on the team (2:00), details the complexion of the team's roster (8:30), and discusses the opportunity to host the Big Ten Championships this winter (16:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 26, 2022 • 42min
In the Trenches 306 - Junior Colson
Jon breaks down Michigan State and the meaning of the rivalry (7:00) and reacts to the latest around the Big Ten and the other Power 5 conferences (15:30) during this week’s “Seven from 77.” Then, linebacker Junior Colson stops by to share his thoughts on the season to this point (32:00), his work during “Improvement Week” (37:00), and the opportunity to play a game like Saturday’s matchup with the Spartans (41:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 25, 2022 • 34min
Defend the Block 135 - Jon Sanderson
As the regular season quickly approaches, Brian welcomes in an individual who is integral to the Wolverines' success - Strength and Conditioning Coach Jon Sanderson. Sanderson discusses how his work with the team changes during the season (7:00) and offers his impressions of the newcomers on the roster (14:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 25, 2022 • 44min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Football (Oct. 24)
With the annual matchup against Michigan State coming up on Saturday, Jon sits down with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (3:00), Running Backs Coach Mike Hart (23:00), and sophomore running back Donovan Edwards (38:00) to recap the bye week and preview the Spartans.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 20, 2022 • 12min
Conqu'ring Heroes 72 - Mike Bottom
This week, Jon chats with Mike Bottom, the Head Coach of Men's and Women's swimming and diving here at the University of Michigan. Coach Bottom talks about the return to normalcy after the pandemic (2:00), his early impressions and goals for this season's teams (6:00), and the impact of Michael Phelps' visit with his student-athletes last weekend (9:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 19, 2022 • 39min
In the Trenches 305 - Donovan Edwards
The Wolverines may be off this weekend, but we're still working here on In the Trenches! In this week’s “Seven from 77,” Jon and Brian put the finishing touches on Saturday's strong victory over Penn State (4:00), detail the areas of importance during "Improvement Week" (11:30), and describe the mindset around the building heading into the game with Michigan State (16:30). Our guest this week is sophomore running back Donovan Edwards, who discusses his and the team’s outstanding effort against Penn State (21:00), the development of his pass-catching abilities (24:30), and his high expectations for the rest of the season (27:30). Then, the guys finish with a quick trip around the main storylines from the other Power 5 leagues (32:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 18, 2022 • 30min
Defend the Block 134 - MBB Media Day Fun
There was plenty of coverage around Michigan men's basketball last week, with Big Ten Media Day on Wednesday and local Media Day on Friday. On this week's episode of Defend the Block, Brian mixes it up a bit by asking random, non-basketball questions to most members of the team. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 18, 2022 • 42min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Football (Oct. 17)
It may be a bye week for the Wolverines, but we still had a jam-packed edition of the "Inside Michigan Football" Radio Show. Jon talks with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (3:00), running back Blake Corum (33:00), and left tackle Ryan Hayes (40:00) about Saturday's dominant win over Penn State and the goals of "Improvement Week." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 15, 2022 • 38min
In the Trenches 304 - Penn State Recap
Michigan dominated Penn State in a 41-17 victory on Saturday in Ann Arbor. Jon and Brian break it down before we get some postgame analysis from Doug Karsch (7:00) and Jack Miller (13:30). Then, Jon catches up with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (20:15), while Jason Avant chats with center Olu Oluwatimi (25:30), running back Donovan Edwards (26:30), quarterback J.J. McCarthy (30:00), and kicker Jake Moody (33:30). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.