

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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Jun 29, 2022 • 45min
In the Trenches 272 - Offseason Reset
With the month of July on the horizon, Jon and Brian recap the busy offseason to this point by discussing some key storylines around Michigan Football: the 2021 Big Ten Championship rings the team received (5:30), the Wolverines' new-look staff (9:30), each position unit heading into fall camp (15:30), some of the biggest threats to Michigan's Big Ten title defense (31:00), and a few important items that still need to be sorted out (38:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 28, 2022 • 22min
Defend the Block 119 - Jaelin Llewellyn
Incoming men's basketball transfer guard Jaelin Llewellyn stops by to discuss why he chose to join the Wolverines (4:30), details his unique four-year, three-season career at Princeton (9:00), and breaks down his game and acclimation process with the program (15:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 22, 2022 • 46min
In the Trenches 271: PFF's Dave Sulfaro
Dave Sulfaro, the Director of Communications at Pro Football Focus and a U-M alumnus, sits down with Jon for a wide-ranging conversation. Sulfaro discusses his experience at last season's Ohio State game (2:30), some takeaways from the Aidan Hutchinson-themed podcast series he did with PFF (7:30), his impressions of the Wolverines for the upcoming season (14:00), and the key storylines he is monitoring in the Big Ten and throughout the national picture (29:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 21, 2022 • 33min
Defend the Block 118 - Emily Kiser
Emily Kiser recently announced that she will use her fifth season of college basketball eligibility and return to Michigan women's basketball. On this week's episode, Kiser reflects on the process of reaching that decision (3:30), shares some thoughts on next season's roster (15:00), and talks about her experience at last week's NIL Summit in Atlanta (19:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 15, 2022 • 46min
In the Trenches 270 - 2021 Classics: Penn State
We've reached November in our 2021 Classics series, as the guys take you back to Michigan's thrilling win at Penn State. Listen back to the key moments from Wolverines' come-from-behind victory, including every play from the game-winning drive and some postgame thoughts from tight end Erick All.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 14, 2022 • 20min
Defend the Block 117 - Isaiah Barnes
We catch up with Isaiah Barnes of Michigan men's basketball on this week's episode! Barnes reflects on his first year in Ann Arbor (4:00), breaks down his improvements on the floor during that time (8:30), and previews some aspects of the team heading into the upcoming season (15:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 10, 2022 • 33min
Conqu'ring Heroes 64 - Warde Manuel
In our 2021-22 season finale of "Conqu'ring Heroes," Jon chats with Warde Manuel, the Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics here at the University of Michigan. Manuel reacts to the athletic department's "amazing" season (1:30), discusses some of the pandemic-related changes and adversity he and the department faced (6:00), raves about the competitive nature of Michigan's student-athletes and coaches (15:00), and shares his thoughts on Name Image and Likeness and the concept of collectives (19:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 8, 2022 • 43min
In the Trenches 269 - Cade McNamara
On this week's "Seven from 77," we discuss Michigan Baseball's heartbreaking loss on Monday, Ronnie Bell's rehab progress, Fred Jackson's return to the program, and much more. Then, Jon welcomes quarterback Cade McNamara to discuss the need for his leadership to expand in 2022 (27:30), his early impressions on other members of the offense (31:00), and his thoughts on the competition at quarterback (37:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 7, 2022 • 20min
Defend the Block 116 - Laila Phelia
Brian catches up with sophomore guard Laila Phelia from Michigan women's basketball on this week's episode! Phelia updates fans on her work since last season ended (3:45), reflects on the journey and chemistry of last year's team (8:00), and shares some thoughts on the current roster's potential and motivations (11:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 2, 2022 • 15min
Conqu'ring Heroes 63 - Riley Bertram
Michigan Baseball won the Big Ten Tournament title last week in Omaha! Senior Riley Bertram joins the show to reflect on the Wolverines' path to the championship (1:00), compare this season to the magical 2019 run that ended in Omaha (6:30), and preview the Louisville Regional and Friday's opponent - the Oregon Ducks (11:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.