

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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Oct 14, 2022 • 11min
In the Trenches 303 - Penn State Preview
For the first time since 1997, Michigan and Penn State will square off as undefeated teams. To get you ready for Saturday's massive matchup, we have the radio network scene setter, the Keys to the Game, and Jon's Locker Room Speech in this week's preview episode!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 13, 2022 • 12min
Conqu'ring Heroes 71 - Cassie Churnside
This week, we introduce you to Cassie Churnside, the new Head Coach of Michigan Water Polo. She discusses her journey from playing to coaching (1:30), the work she has done since arriving in Ann Arbor (4:30), and what she needs to accomplish before the season starts (8:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 12, 2022 • 40min
In the Trenches 302 - Zak Zinter
Jon and Brian put a bow on last week's win at Indiana (6:30), share their early thoughts on Penn State and an exciting weekend at the Big House (12:00), and react to the key storylines in the Big Ten and the Top 25 (19:00). Junior guard Zak Zinter is our player guest this week. He discusses his impressions on the first six games for the offensive line and the team as a whole (33:00), some of his hobbies off the field (37:30), and this weekend’s matchup with Penn State (40:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 11, 2022 • 22min
Defend the Block 133 - Offseason Recap
With the season a few weeks away, Brian recaps a busy offseason here on Defend the Block by replaying 10 of the most impactful clips from his various conversations around the men's basketball program, including Hunter Dickinson's return, the leadership within the locker room, and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 11, 2022 • 44min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Football (Oct. 10)
We review Saturday's victory at Indiana and look ahead to this weekend's Maize Out against Penn State on the "Inside Michigan Football" Radio Show, as Jon catches up with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (3:30), Special Teams Coordinator/Safeties Coach Jay Harbaugh (25:30), and sophomore defensive back Rod Moore (39:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 8, 2022 • 31min
In the Trenches 301 - Indiana Recap
The Wolverines remain undefeated with a 31-10 victory at Indiana on Saturday. Jon and Brian break down their initial thoughts, before we hear from Doug Karsch (5:30) and Jack Miller (10:30). Then, Head Coach Jim Harbaugh stops by to update fans on the status of Mike Hart and talk about the victory (16:30) before Jason Avant catches up with Ronnie Bell (21:30), Cornelius Johnson (23:30), Jaylen Harrell (26:30), and Mazi Smith (29:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 7, 2022 • 10min
In the Trenches 300 - Indiana Preview
Get ready for Saturday's road game in Bloomington with our 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.

Oct 6, 2022 • 12min
Conqu'ring Heroes 70 - Marcia Pankratz
The field hockey season is in full swing, and Head Coach Marcia Pankratz stops by to discuss the Wolverines' first 10 games (2:00), preview some of the key Big Ten matchups down the stretch (5:00), and detail the importance of Title IX for field hockey and women's athletics as a whole (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 5, 2022 • 44min
In the Trenches 299 - Mike Morris
On this week's "Seven from 77," we rehash Saturday's strong win over the Hawkeyes (5:30) and analyze the biggest storylines from the Big Ten and Top 25 (14:00). Then, defensive lineman Mike Morris recalls his motivational tactics this weekend at Iowa (32:00), discusses the strong relationship he has with his sister (and Michigan Football graduate assistant) Milan Bolden-Morris (37:30), and shares a message for young players striving to earn more playing time (39:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 4, 2022 • 23min
Defend the Block 132 - Kim Barnes Arico
With fall practices underway at Crisler Center, we hear about the latest around Michigan women's basketball from Head Coach Kim Barnes Arico. She details the transition from summer workouts to preseason practices (3:00), shares her observations of some of the key players on this season's club (7:30), and breaks down the Wolverines' non-conference slate (21:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.