

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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May 12, 2021 • 43min
Defend the Block 48 - Carrie Moore, CJ Baird
We begin with newly-hired Michigan women's basketball assistant coach Carrie Moore. She talks about the emotions and motivations surrounding her hiring at Michigan (3:20), her impressions of Naz Hillmon and the rest of the current roster (6:45), her journey from a star at Detroit Country Day to a successful assistant coach (9:25), and the keys to her role as the program's new recruiting coordinator (14:20).Then, new U-M graduate CJ Baird joins the show to reflect on the lessons and memories from his basketball career (19:35), reminisce about his memorable three in the 2018 Sweet 16 (25:20), discuss the importance and development of his role on the scout team (32:40), and share his short- and long-term career goals (38:25).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 11, 2021 • 21min
Conqu'ring Heroes 23 - Mark Rothstein
Jon catches up with Mark Rothstein, the only Head Coach in the history of the Michigan women's rowing program, about the long wait to return to play this season (0:40), his transition from football player to rowing coach (5:15), the organization of his roster for events (9:20), and this weekend's Big Ten Championships (14:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 6, 2021 • 57min
In the Trenches 185 - Draft Recap, WMU Preview
In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon breaks down the landing spots for each of the eight Wolverines drafted last week (11:45) and analyzes some of the key storylines from the NFL Draft (20:45). Then, we begin our game-by-game preview for the 2021 season by chatting with Western Michigan play-by-play broadcaster Robin Hook. Hook discusses some of the biggest player departures for the Broncos (30:45), the outlook for the 2021 team (36:20), and the potential upside for this experienced roster (48:30) in advance of the Week 1 matchup at Michigan Stadium.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 5, 2021 • 37min
Defend the Block 47 - Mike Smith
Brian begins this week's episode by reflecting on Franz Wagner's incredible Michigan career and reacting to his decision to enter the NBA Draft. Then, Brian catches up with another departing Wolverine, point guard Mike Smith. Mike discusses the early stages of his NBA Draft preparations (12:00), reflects on his journey to and time in Ann Arbor (15:50), breaks down his evolution and improvement as a player over the last year (22:15), identifies a few of his favorite moments from last season (26:10), and shares his advice to future Wolverines (32:10).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 4, 2021 • 22min
Conqu'ring Heroes 22 - Dr. Marcelo Leonardi
This week on Conqu'ring Heroes, we preview Michigan women's water polo in the NCAA Tournament! Jon sits down with Dr. Marcelo Leonardi, the seventh-year Head Coach of the Wolverines, to discuss the team's NCAA Tournament draw (0:45), the unique journey through the regular season (4:00), his emotions after reaching the NCAA Tournament for a fifth straight time (9:15), and some of the key contributors on this year's team (14:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 29, 2021 • 56min
In the Trenches 184 - Jim Harbaugh
Jon chats with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh about his observations from the 15 high-energy spring practices (3:00), his early thoughts on the defensive scheme and personnel (7:10), the leaders and contenders for starting spots on the offensive line (16:20), his impressions of the rest of the offense by position group (22:00), and the emotions surrounding the NFL Draft (33:45). Then, Jon and Brian discuss some of their biggest takeaways from Coach Harbaugh's comments (38:45). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 28, 2021 • 26min
Defend the Block 46 - Chaundee Brown, Jr.
Brian welcomes now former Wolverine Chaundee Brown, Jr., to the podcast to discuss his NBA Draft decision and training (6:30), his reflections from Michigan's 2020-21 season (9:30), the fulfilled promises from Juwan Howard and the staff (13:00), and his favorite moments from his time in Ann Arbor (18:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 27, 2021 • 18min
Conqu'ring Heroes 21 - Adam Steinberg
In advance of this weekend's Big Ten Tournament, Jon catches up with Men's Tennis Head Coach Adam Steinberg about his team's journey from last season's cancellation to now (0:45), the growth of the Big Ten in the sport (5:40), and the team's preparations for the postseason (11:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 22, 2021 • 46min
In the Trenches 183 - NFL Draft Preview
In this week's edition, Jon and Brian discuss the changes to Michigan's recruiting department (3:15), offer up predictions for the top 10 picks in next week's NFL Draft (12:30), pinpoint the ideal landing spots for soon-to-be-drafted Wolverines (26:40), and establish their "Super Leagues" of college football (35:20).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 21, 2021 • 27min
Defend the Block 45 - Austin Davis
After reacting to the news that Eli Brooks would return for a fifth season, Brian chats with now former Wolverine Austin Davis about his reflections from last season (10:30), his development throughout his Michigan career (16:00), and the process of determining the next steps in his life (20:45).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


