

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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Sep 26, 2021 • 28min
In the Trenches 212 - Rutgers Recap
Behind some big plays from their defense down the stretch, the Wolverines knocked off Rutgers 20-13 in the Big Ten opener on Saturday. Jon and Brian break down the victory before we share postgame interviews with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (6:45), David Ojabo (10:00), Nikhai Hill-Green (11:30), Junior Colson (14:30), and Chris Hinton (17:15). We conclude with the postgame thoughts of Jim Brandstatter and Dan Dierdorf, followed by Jon's early thoughts on next 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.

Sep 24, 2021 • 9min
In the Trenches 211 - Rutgers Preview
We get you ready for Saturday's clash against Rutgers with our preview episode! In about 10 minutes, you'll hear the radio scene setter for the broadcast and the Keys to the Game for Michigan's offense, defense, and special teams. Then, as always, we conclude with 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 23, 2021 • 14min
Conqu'ring Heroes 32 - Simon Vasquez
We talk Michigan men's soccer this week, as sophomore Simon Vasquez chats with Jon Jansen about the team's early-season performance (1:00) and the differences between last year and this year around campus (5:00). Also, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Simon discusses his family's journey from Colombia to the United States (8:00) and what he hopes people learn this month-long celebration of the Hispanic culture (12:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 22, 2021 • 34min
In the Trenches 210 - A.J. Henning
In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon shares his final thoughts on last weekend's thumping of Northern Illinois (4:30) and discusses the latest in the Big Ten and national pictures (12:00). Then, Jon catches up with sophomore wide receiver A.J. Henning, who discusses his and the team's strong start (25:30), the evolution of the offense in 2021 (29:30), and what he focuses on as a punt returner (32:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 21, 2021 • 23min
Defend the Block 67 - Kobe Bufkin
We conclude our freshman profiles for Michigan men's basketball with guard Kobe Bufkin, who discusses growing up as a Michigan fan (5:00), the recruiting process that led him to Ann Arbor (8:00), some of the key aspects of his game (10:00), and his early impressions of some of his teammates (13:15). Then, Brian shares his favorite clips from each of his interviews with Michigan's seven freshmen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 21, 2021 • 44min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Football - Sept. 20
We begin our weekly coverage with the replay of the "Inside Michigan Football" radio show. Jon sits down with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (3:00), Defensive Backs Coach Steve Clinkscale (23:00), and senior safety Brad Hawkins (41:00) to discuss last week's victory over Northern Illinois and this weekend's Big Ten opener against Rutgers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 18, 2021 • 28min
In the Trenches 209 - Northern Illinois Recap
It's a jam-packed recap episode after a dominant Michigan win! Jon and Brian break down Saturday's blowout of NIU before we share interviews with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (7:30), Cornelius Johnson (12:15), A.J. Henning (14:30), Gemon Green (18:30), and Blake Corum (20:45). We conclude with a full wrap-up of non-conference play and a few early thoughts on next week's clash with Rutgers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 16, 2021 • 21min
Conqu'ring Heroes 31 - Sam Grewe
Brian is in for Jon this week, and he catches up with current U-M medical student Sam Grewe, who won a gold medal in the high jump at the Paralympics Games a few weeks ago. Grewe discusses his decision to amputate his right leg in seventh grade (2:00), the process of transitioning to adaptive sports as a teenager (6:00), his memories from the day he won gold (10:00), and his professional goals in the medical field (15:00). This interview was made possible thanks to our friends at Michigan Medicine and their "Michigan Answers Spotlight" feature on our football radio broadcasts this season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 15, 2021 • 35min
In the Trenches 208 - Trevor Keegan
We begin by putting the finishing touches on Michigan's strong win over Washington on Saturday (4:00) and discussing some of our main takeaways from the weekend that was in college football and the NFL (11:00). Then, Jon catches up with Michigan left guard Trevor Keegan, who talks about the atmosphere at the Big House on Saturday (25:00), the confidence level of the offensive line through two games (27:00), how the team is handling its early-season success (31:30), and his impressions of the Wolverines' defense (33:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 14, 2021 • 32min
Defend the Block 66 - Chris Hunter
One of the busiest people around Michigan men's basketball, Director of Basketball Operations Chris Hunter, is our guest this week, as he breaks down his important role in the creation of the Wolverines' recently-released non-conference schedule (5:00). Hunter also discusses the situation around the regularly-scheduled home-and-home series with Kentucky (12:00), his role and evolution as a member of this staff (15:00), and his early reviews of the Wolverines (23:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.