

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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Oct 7, 2021 • 21min
Conqu'ring Heroes 34 - Halle O'Neill & Anna Spieker
We focus on Michigan's unbeaten field hockey team this week, as Jon catches up with captains Halle O'Neill and Anna Spieker. O'Neill discusses the team's strong start to the season (2:30) and reflects on her time at Michigan as a student and an athlete (11:00). Then, Spieker talks about her role as a captain and a leader (14:30) and managing the expectations of being one of the top teams in the nation (18:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 6, 2021 • 34min
In the Trenches 216 - Roman Wilson
In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon reflects once more on Saturday's beatdown of the Badgers (3:00), shares his thoughts on the status of Nebraska heading into this weekend's matchup (12:00), and touches on some of the biggest stories in the Big Ten and Top 25 (15:00). Then, wide receiver Roman Wilson joins the show to discuss the celebration after last weekend's win at Wisconsin (27:00), his overall approach to the game (29:00), the evolution of the Wolverines' receiver group and offense (30:30), and the team's mindset when playing on the road (32:45).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 5, 2021 • 25min
Defend the Block 69 - Howard Eisley
Brian catches up with men's basketball assistant coach Howard Eisley about his journey to Ann Arbor (5:30), the camaraderie of the program's coaching and support staff (9:45), and his early impressions of this year's team (15:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 5, 2021 • 44min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Football - Oct. 4
On this week's radio show, Jon sits down with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (3:30), linebacker Nikhai Hill-Green (23:00), and Defensive Coordinator Mike Macdonald (32:00) to discuss the latest around the program, as the Wolverines begin preparations for Saturday's matchup at Nebraska.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 2, 2021 • 26min
In the Trenches 215 - Wisconsin Recap
Jon and Brian break down Michigan's impressive road win at Wisconsin before we share postgame interviews with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (10:15), wide receiver Cornelius Johnson (14:00), quarterback Cade McNamara (15:45), linebacker David Ojabo (19:00), and wide receiver Roman Wilson (22:00). Then, Jon gives his early thoughts on next week’s trip to Nebraska.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 1, 2021 • 10min
In the Trenches 214 - Wisconsin Preview
Kickoff in Madison is almost upon us! Get ready for Saturday’s game with the preview episode, featuring our radio network's scene setter, 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.

Sep 30, 2021 • 26min
Conqu'ring Heroes 33 - Mel Pearson
With the hockey season almost upon us, Jon sits down with Head Coach Mel Pearson to discuss the excitement and expectations surrounding the upcoming season (1:15), his players' growth on and off the ice (10:00), his observations on many of the team's key players (16:00), and the other contenders around the Big Ten (21:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 29, 2021 • 31min
In the Trenches 213 - Vincent Gray
Jon puts the finishing touches on last week's win over Rutgers (3:00), looks ahead to a few key storylines in Saturday's matchup at Wisconsin (8:00), and shares his observations from the Big Ten and the Top 25 (12:50) during this week's "Seven from 77." Then, defensive back Vincent Gray stops by to discuss his improvements from last season to this season (24:00), acclimation into this new-look defensive scheme (26:30), and thoughts on this weekend’s big game in Madison (28:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 28, 2021 • 28min
Defend the Block 68 - Kim Barnes Arico
We talk Michigan women's basketball this week, as Brian catches up with Head Coach Kim Barnes Arico about the busy offseason for her and the program (5:00), her thoughts on some of the key players on this season's team (10:15), and her early analysis of the Big Ten heading into 2021-22 (22:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 28, 2021 • 43min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Football - Sept. 27
On this week's radio show, Jon sits down with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (3:00), sophomore running back Blake Corum (23:00), and Running Backs Coach Mike Hart (30:00) to discuss last week's win over Rutgers and this weekend's trip to Wisconsin.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.