

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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Sep 9, 2022 • 8min
In the Trenches 288 - Hawaii Preview
The Wolverines are back at the Big House on Saturday night against Hawaii. We get you ready for the game 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.

Sep 8, 2022 • 18min
Conqu'ring Heroes 66 - Bonnie Tholl
It's a new era for Michigan Softball! Jon chats with new Head Coach Bonnie Tholl, who reflects on the opportunity to take over for Carol Hutchins (2:00), breaks down her hire of Amanda Chidester to the coaching staff (11:30), and shares her early thoughts on the roster she will have in 2023 (14:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 7, 2022 • 47min
In the Trenches 287 - J.J. McCarthy
Jon and Brian break down the status of the quarterback situation (5:00), Michigan's defensive performance on Saturday (13:00), and what they saw during Week 1 in college football (18:00). Then, quarterback J.J. McCarthy discusses his approach to this week as the starter (35:30), his journey back from his shoulder injury this offseason (38:00), and the intricacies of playing in spurts so far in his Michigan career (42:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 6, 2022 • 26min
Defend the Block 128 - Dug McDaniel & Cooper Smith
We conclude our introductory interviews with the new members of the Michigan men's basketball program by catching up with Dug McDaniel and Cooper Smith. McDaniel discusses his rationale for joining the Wolverines (4:00), the key aspects of his game (6:00), and his impressions of the team at this point (13:00). Then, Cooper Smith details his injury-plagued journey to the program (17:00), shares what his family (including his father and Michigan Director of Player Personnel & Development Jay Smith) has meant to him (20:00), and breaks down his game on the floor and role on the team (23:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 6, 2022 • 46min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Football (Sept. 5)
On this week's radio show, Jon catches up with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (3:00), Defensive Coordinator Jesse Minter (24:30), and linebacker Junior Colson (34:30). Then, we share a great conversation with 15-year-old Noah Wells of Milford, who is the newest member of the Michigan Football family thanks to Team IMPACT (41:15).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 3, 2022 • 43min
In the Trenches 286 - Colorado State Recap
The Wolverines rolled Colorado State 51-7 in Saturday's season opener, and we have the full breakdown here on In the Trenches. Jon and Brian analyze the victory before we hear from Doug Karsch (9:30), Jack Miller (16:15), and Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (27:30). Then, Jason Avant catches up with a handful of players who shined in the win: wide receiver Ronnie Bell (31:30), running back Donovan Edwards (33:00), defensive lineman Mazi Smith (35:15), and defensive backs Mike Sainristil (37:00) and D.J. Turner (40:15).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 2, 2022 • 9min
In the Trenches 285 - Colorado State Preview
Our Friday preview episodes are back! Each week, you get to hear the radio network scene setter before anyone. Then, Jon Jansen shares his Keys to the Game before firing you up with his popular 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.

Sep 1, 2022 • 13min
Conqu'ring Heroes 65 - Brandon Naurato
In our season premiere of Conqu'ring Heroes, Jon catches up with Michigan Hockey's interim Head Coach Brandon Naurato, who discusses his reaction to earning this incredible opportunity (2:00), the work he has done since taking over (4:30), and his impressions of the team at this point of the offseason (9:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 31, 2022 • 44min
In the Trenches 284 - Joel Honigford
In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon and Brian react to the Wolverines’ quarterback decision for the first two games (5:30), give their early thoughts on Colorado State (15:45), and break down some of the key Big Ten storylines from last weekend and coming up this weekend (18:30). Then, tight end Joel Honigford discusses the opportunity to play a sixth season in the Maize and Blue (37:00), his impressions of the tight end room (39:30), and the team’s excitement level for the start of the season (42:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 30, 2022 • 27min
Defend the Block 127 - Gregg Glenn III & Jackson Selvala
We introduce you to a pair of new Michigan men's basketball players this week. First, freshman Gregg Glenn III discusses his transition to the college game (4:00), how he has grown as a basketball player (6:00), and the value his versatility can bring to the Wolverines (8:30). Then, manager-turned-walk-on Jackson Selvala stops by to take fans through the process of becoming a player for the Wolverines (15:00), before giving fans a preview of what to expect from the team and from his style of play (20:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.