

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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Dec 14, 2021 • 47min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Basketball - Dec. 13
We hear from both head coaches on this week's radio show! Juwan Howard joins Brian and Terry for the show's first two segments, before Kim Barnes Arico joins the program around the 26:00 mark.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 12, 2021 • 21min
Defend the Block 84 - Minnesota Recap
Brian breaks down Saturday's tough loss to Minnesota before getting the postgame thoughts of color analyst Terry Mills (8:00) and Head Coach Juwan Howard (12:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 9, 2021 • 15min
Conqu'ring Heroes 42 - Michael Pastujov
We cover Michigan Hockey again this week, as Michael Pastujov stops by to discuss his hat trick on Saturday (2:30), the current status of the team after 18 games (5:00), his favorite memory with the Wolverines (11:00), and a self-scout on himself and the team (13:15).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 9, 2021 • 49min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Basketball - Dec. 8
On this week's radio show, Brian and Terry catch up with Director of Player Personnel and Development Jay Smith and former Wolverine C.J. Baird. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 8, 2021 • 40min
In the Trenches 241 - Looking Ahead to the Postseason
As Jon likes to remind fans in this week's episode, Michigan won the Big Ten! Jon and Brian discuss whether that reality has sunk in yet (7:00), their early impressions of the finalized CFP field and the matchup with Georgia (16:00), how Aidan Hutchinson stacks up in the Heisman Trophy conversation (24:00), the other bowl games involving Big Ten teams (27:00), and the wild college football coaching carousel (35:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 8, 2021 • 16min
Defend the Block 83 - Nebraska Recap
The Wolverines posted a wire-to-wire victory at Nebraska in their Big Ten opener on Tuesday night. Brian breaks down Michigan's outstanding performance, and then Terry Mills provides his postgame analysis (4:45). Our postgame interviews include Head Coach Juwan Howard (9:45), sophomore Terrance Williams II (14:45), and senior Brandon Johns, Jr. (16:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 5, 2021 • 34min
In the Trenches 240 - Iowa Recap - Big Ten Champs!
Your Wolverines have won the Big Ten for the first time since 2004 and the 43rd time in program history! Jon and Brian break down the details and the emotions of this 42-3 victory over Iowa before we hear the final call and the reaction from Jim Brandstatter and Dan Dierdorf (11:15). Then, we catch up with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (20:30), quarterback Cade McNamara (25:00), running back Blake Corum (28:30), defensive back Brad Hawkins (31:00), and Michigan legend Charles Woodson (34:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 4, 2021 • 20min
Defend the Block 82 - San Diego State Recap
Michigan earned a strong win on Saturday at Crisler Center! Brian shares his thoughts on the Wolverines’ performance before welcoming in Terry Mills (6:00), Head Coach Juwan Howard (9:30), and freshman Caleb Houstan (14:00). The episode concludes with a full highlight recap of the 72-58 victory (17:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 3, 2021 • 12min
In the Trenches 239 - Iowa Preview
The Big Ten Championship Game is almost upon us! Get ready for the Wolverines' clash with Iowa by listening to our radio network scene setters, 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.

Dec 2, 2021 • 13min
Conqu'ring Heroes 41 - Nick Blankenburg
Michigan Hockey is off to a tremendous start this season, and Jon catches up with captain Nick Blankenburg to get an update on the season. Blankenburg talks about the opportunity to play with such a talented, likable group (2:00), the team's growth from the start of the season to now (5:00), and his leadership on the ice and around the community (9:45).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.