

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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Feb 18, 2022 • 29min
Defend the Block 98 - Iowa Recap
What a win for the Wolverines at Iowa on Thursday night! Brian Boesch shares his observations from Iowa City before radio analyst Terry Mills reflects on the victory (11:00). Then, we hear from leading scorer Moussa Diabate (15:30) and Head Coach Juwan Howard (17:30) before Rob Joyce takes you through the roller coaster game with a highlight recap (21:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 17, 2022 • 43min
In the Trenches 253 - Jim Harbaugh
Fresh off signing his new contract with the University of Michigan, Head Coach Jim Harbaugh sits down with Jon Jansen on this bonus edition of In the Trenches. Coach Harbaugh discusses the exploration of potential NFL openings (2:30), some of the new members and roles within the Wolverines' coaching staff (12:00), his impressions on the roster at this point of the offseason (25:30), the plans for this season's Spring Game (33:00), and his memories of the late Al Glick (37:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 17, 2022 • 17min
Conqu'ring Heroes 49 - VICTORS Local Exchange
With Name, Image and Likeness a key topic in college athletics, we discuss a new initiative within Michigan Athletics - the VICTORS Local Exchange - with Kurt Svoboda, Associate Athletic Director for External Communications and Public Relations. Kurt introduces this new program and its value to Michigan's student-athletes (1:30), discusses the evolving nature of NIL within collegiate athletics (7:15), and details the positive early returns on this new program among student-athletes and recruits (11:15). To learn more about this exciting new program, head to MGoBlue.com/VICTORS.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 16, 2022 • 59min
In the Trenches 252 - Jim Brandstatter
Two weeks ago, we caught up with Dan Dierdorf. On this episode, Jon chats with the other now-retired member of the Wolverines' broadcast booth--Jim Brandstatter. During this lengthy conversation, Brandstatter discusses his early thoughts on retirement (2:00), the transition from the football field to the broadcast booth (6:00), his memories of the great Bob Ufer (13:00), some of the best stories from his broadcast career (21:00), his relationship with the late Frank Beckmann (36:00), and the opportunity to broadcast with Dan Dierdorf for the final eight seasons of his career (46:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 15, 2022 • 42min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Basketball - Feb. 14
We were back live at Pretzel Bell in downtown Ann Arbor for the "Inside Michigan Basketball" radio show. Men's basketball Associate Head Coach Phil Martelli joined us for the first few segments, before we caught up with women's basketball Head Coach Kim Barnes Arico at the 27:00 mark.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 13, 2022 • 17min
Defend the Block 97 - Ohio State Recap
It was a tough night at Crisler Center on Saturday, as the Buckeyes knocked off the Wolverines 68-57. Brian Boesch, Terry Mills (5:30), and Head Coach Juwan Howard (8:00) break it down, with the highlight recap at the end of the episode (14:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 11, 2022 • 30min
Defend the Block 96 - Purdue Recap
What a night at Crisler Center! We have all the reaction from Michigan's blowout win over third-ranked Purdue on Thursday night, including thoughts from radio analyst Terry Mills (11:30), freshman forward Moussa Diabate (15:00), and Head Coach Juwan Howard (18:15). We finish with the full highlight recap, which you will not want to miss (26:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 10, 2022 • 45min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Basketball - Feb. 9
We have a jam-packed show for you this week! Brian and Terry first welcome men's basketball assistant coach Saddi Washington (4:00), who recaps Tuesday's win at Penn State and looks ahead to Thursday's clash with Purdue. Then, we talk women's basketball with assistant coach Harry Rafferty (23:00), who discusses the surging Wolverines and previews Thursday's trip to East Lansing. We trade in the basketball court for the wrestling mat in our final segment, as head coach Sean Bormet breaks down a great start to the season for Michigan wrestling (39:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 9, 2022 • 39min
In the Trenches 251 - Thoughts on a Crazy Week
After a busy week around Michigan Football, Jon and Brian discuss the ramifications of Jim Harbaugh's return to Ann Arbor, the changes around the coaching staff, and much more in our "Seven from 77" (5:30). Then, Jon shares his thoughts on Tom Brady's retirement and this weekend's Super Bowl in our "Fourth and Short" (21:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 9, 2022 • 19min
Defend the Block 95 - Penn State Recap
It wasn't easy, but the Wolverines edged Penn State on Tuesday night. After Brian discusses his initial thoughts on the victory, we hear from radio analyst Terry Mills (6:00), senior captain Eli Brooks (10:00), and Head Coach Juwan Howard (11:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.