

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 5, 2022 • 17min
Defend the Block 94 - Purdue Recap
The Wolverines suffered a narrow defeat at Purdue on Saturday afternoon. Brian Boesch and Terry Mills break down the loss before we hear from Head Coach Juwan Howard (9:15). This postgame edition concludes with a full highlight recap from Rob Joyce (13:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 3, 2022 • 15min
Conqu'ring Heroes 48 - Gabby Wilson
It's great to catch up with Gabby Wilson from Michigan women's gymnastics this week. She discusses the start of the season for the defending national champions (2:00), details the meaning of competing at a high level in her home state (4:30), shares the meaning of the program's "Educate US" initiative (9:00), and breaks down her role on the Big Ten's Equality Coalition (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 2, 2022 • 40min
In the Trenches 250 - Dan Dierdorf
Fresh off a remarkable final season in the Michigan broadcast booth, Dan Dierdorf joins the show to discuss a number of topics: fellow Wolverine great Tom Brady's retirement this week (1:45), the decision to retire from the broadcast booth alongside Jim Brandstatter (7:00), his impressions of the Wolverines' growth and future as a program (15:15), his thoughts on the future of college football as a whole (22:00), and some of the best memories from his broadcast career (30:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 2, 2022 • 36min
Defend the Block 93 - Nebraska Recap
Brian gives his take on Tuesday's narrow win and the opportunity to work with former Wolverine CJ Baird, who was the third member of the radio broadcast. Then, we hear the postgame thoughts from Terry Mills (10:30) and CJ Baird (14:40) before sharing conversations with Head Coach Juwan Howard (21:00) and leading scorer Hunter Dickinson (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 1, 2022 • 46min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Basketball - Jan. 31
Once again, Michigan men's basketball Associate Head Coach Phil Martelli joins the show to discuss the Wolverines' two games last week and his impressions of the Big Ten so far this season. Then, we get a preview of the 2022 Michigan Baseball team with Head Coach Erik Bakich (30:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 29, 2022 • 18min
Defend the Block 92 - Michigan State Recap
It was a tough day for the Wolverines in East Lansing on Saturday. Brian reflects on the loss to the Spartans before welcoming in radio analyst Terry Mills (8:30) and Head Coach Juwan Howard (11:30) to get their thoughts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 27, 2022 • 26min
Conqu'ring Heroes 47 - Erik Bakich
We stay on a diamond this week on Conqu'ring Heroes, as Michigan Baseball Head Coach Erik Bakich stops by the show. Bakich discusses his excitement for the upcoming season, including a big opening weekend in Texas (2:00), an overview of the club's pitching staff (8:00), and his thoughts on the Wolverines' position players (19:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 27, 2022 • 32min
Defend the Block 91 - Northwestern Recap
The Wolverines edged Northwestern on Wednesday night in Ann Arbor, and we have the full breakdown on this postgame edition! Brian shares his initial thoughts before welcoming in his broadcast partner Terry Mills (10:00). Then, we hear from Head Coach Juwan Howard (16:30) and freshman forward Caleb Houstan (21:00) before replaying back some of the key highlights from the victory (24:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 26, 2022 • 48min
In the Trenches 249 - Mark Messner
Jon shares his thoughts on a few offensive position battles (5:15) and reacts to a wild weekend of NFL postseason action (12:30) during this week's "Seven from 77." Then, we hear from one of the newest members of the College Football Hall of Fame--former Michigan defensive lineman Mark Messner. He shares his initial reaction to the recent announcement (26:00), reflects on his time at the University of Michigan (30:00), and details the meaning of his teammates to his 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.

Jan 25, 2022 • 45min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Basketball - Jan. 24
Brian Boesch and Terry Mills spend an hour with Michigan men's basketball Associate Head Coach Phil Martelli, who discusses the Wolverines' strong victory at Indiana on Sunday, the progress he has seen from some individuals on the team, and some memories from various unique college basketball venues.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.