

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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Mar 4, 2022 • 21min
Defend the Block 102 - Iowa Recap
It was a tough night at Crisler Center, as Iowa spoiled Senior Night with an 11-point win over the Wolverines. Hear from Brian Boesch, Terry Mills (9:30), and acting Head Coach Phil Martelli (13:30) on this postgame edition 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.

Mar 3, 2022 • 15min
Conqu'ring Heroes 51 - Yuan Xiao
For the first time, we welcome in men's gymnastics interim Head Coach Yuan Xiao, who discusses his early impressions on the team near the schedule's midpoint (2:00) and some of the key contributors and events for this season's squad (8:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 2, 2022 • 33min
In the Trenches 255 - Denard Robinson
In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon talks about his early impressions from spring practice (2:30), the new hires within Michigan's Player Personnel department (5:00), and the Wolverines selected in last week's USFL Draft (11:15). Then, Jon sits down with former Michigan quarterback and new Assistant Director of Player Personnel Denard Robinson. Robinson discusses his path to this role since his playing career ended (17:00), breaks down his new responsibilities with the Wolverines (21:00), and reflects on his amazing career in the Maize and Blue (25:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 2, 2022 • 31min
Defend the Block 101 - Michigan State Recap
What a night at Crisler Center, as the Wolverines cruised past Michigan State 87-70. Brian Boesch breaks down his initial thoughts before welcoming in the national champ Terry Mills (10:00). Then, we hear from leading scorer Hunter Dickinson (17:00) and acting Head Coach Phil Martelli (21:15) before reliving some of the best highlights from the victory (29:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 1, 2022 • 46min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Basketball - Feb. 28
We begin this week with a great conversation with former Wolverine and current Director of Basketball Operations Chris Hunter, who has moved into the third assistant coach spot with the temporary shuffling of the coaching staff. Then, women's basketball Head Coach Kim Barnes Arico joins the show at around the 25:00 mark to discuss the end of the regular season and look ahead to the third-seeded Wolverines' journey in the Big Ten Tournament.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 27, 2022 • 21min
Defend the Block 100 - Illinois Recap
Brian recaps a tough Sunday for both the men's and women's programs before welcoming in Terry Mills to analyze the home loss to Illinois (7:00). Then, we hear from acting Head Coach Phil Martelli (11:00) before listening back to the highlights of the men's game.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 24, 2022 • 16min
Conqu'ring Heroes 50 - Hannah Nielsen
We put a spotlight on the surging women's lacrosse program, as Head Coach Hannah Nielsen discusses the team's outstanding 4-0 start (2:00), some of the key contributors so far in 2022 (5:15), and the team's areas for potential growth the rest of the season (11:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 24, 2022 • 34min
Defend the Block 99 - Rutgers Recap
The short-handed Wolverines earned a vital win over Rutgers on Wednesday night, and we have you covered with great analysis from Terry Mills (8:30) and C.J. Baird (13:00). Then, we hear from freshman Caleb Houstan (20:30) and acting Head Coach Phil Martelli (23:45) before concluding with a full highlight recap (29:45).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 23, 2022 • 30min
In the Trenches 254 - Start of Spring Practice
With spring ball starting up this week, Jon reflects on his conversation with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh from last week (3:30), breaks down the new-look coaching staff (10:15), and sets the scene for Michigan's spring practice work (20:15).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 22, 2022 • 45min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Basketball - Feb. 21
Acting Head Coach Phil Martelli returns this week to discuss a tough 24 hours for the men's basketball program and look ahead to Wednesday's challenging home matchup with Rutgers (1:00). Then, we pivot to Michigan women's basketball, as guard Leigha Brown (22:00) and assistant coach Harry Rafferty (36:00) talk about the critical stretch run and Thursday's key home clash with Michigan State.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.