

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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Feb 13, 2025 • 18min
Conqu'ring Heroes 156 - Rob Rademacher talks Zach Bryan concert
This week, Michigan Athletics and multi-Platinum, GRAMMY-winning artist Zach Bryan jointly announced a first-of-its-kind concert at Michigan Stadium, with special guest John Mayer, on September 27, 2025. Rob Rademacher, Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director and Chief Operating Officer at Michigan Athletics, stopped by this week's Conqu'ring Heroes episode to discuss the origin of this project, share some details on the event, and detail its impact on the athletic department and the Ann Arbor community.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 12, 2025 • 35min
In the Trenches 497 - Offense Breakdown
With all college football and NFL action in the rearview mirror for 2024-25, Jon and Brian start to set the tone for spring ball with a full breakdown of the Wolverines' offense at this stage of the offseason. Jon shares his thoughts on each position group for Michigan's offense, including the potential youth movement along the offensive line, the upside of the running back room, and a status check on the quarterback pecking order. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 12, 2025 • 36min
Defend the Block 294 - Purdue Recap
The Wolverines earned a resilient victory over seventh-ranked Purdue on Tuesday night to jump into first place in the Big Ten. Brian and Terry share their takeaways from the stress-filled game. Then, we share our postgame interviews around the 18-minute mark, as Brian visits with Head Coach Dusty May and three players - Roddy Gayle, Jr., L.J. Cason, and Rubin Jones. The episode ends with a full highlight recap of the Wolverines' fifth consecutive victory.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 11, 2025 • 45min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Basketball (Feb. 10)
Both Michigan Basketball programs registered critical 2-0 weeks, with the men knocking off Oregon and Indiana and the women collecting road wins at Nebraska and Michigan State. On Monday's radio show, Brian and Terry caught up with both Head Coaches--Dusty May at the top of the show, and Kim Barnes Arico around the 29-minute mark.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 8, 2025 • 25min
Defend the Block 293 - Indiana Recap
For the fifth time in six games, the Wolverines won by a margin of four points or less. Brian Boesch and Terry Mills react to Michigan's 70-67 victory at Assembly Hall. Then, our postgame interviews begin around the nine-minute mark, as Brian catches up with Head Coach Dusty May, guard Tre Donaldson, and forward Danny Wolf. The episode concludes with a full highlight recap of Saturday's wild game.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 6, 2025 • 50min
Stream Replay: Albrecht, Stauskas on Michigan's win over Oregon
Former Wolverines Spike Albrecht and Nik Stauskas joined Brian Boesch for a postgame live stream on the Michigan Athletics YouTube feed on Wednesday night. The guys analyzed Michigan's 80-76 win over Oregon on Wednesday night, including interviews with leading scorer Will Tschetter and assistant coach Mike Boynton, Jr. Be sure to join us for our next YouTube live stream after the Michigan/Michigan State game on Friday, February 21! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 6, 2025 • 21min
Conqu'ring Heroes 155 - Tracy Smith
Michigan Baseball's season begins next weekend in Puerto Rico, so third-year Head Coach Tracy Smith joins us on this week's episode of Conqu'ring Heroes to reflect on his first two years in Ann Arbor and break down the Wolverines' talented roster ahead of the opener against #4 Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 6, 2025 • 25min
Defend the Block 292 - Oregon Recap
The Wolverines improved to 9-2 in the Big Ten with another narrow victory, this time at home against the Oregon Ducks on Wednesday. After Brian and Terry react to the 80-76 win, we get into our postgame interview segments with Head Coach Dusty May and graduate students Will Tschetter and Nimari Burnett, which start around the 11-minute mark.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 5, 2025 • 1h 4min
In the Trenches 496 - Sean Magee
Jon and Brian are back for another "Seven from 77" that touches on the latest around Michigan Football, along with some coaching staff news around the Big Ten. Then, Michigan Football's General Manager Sean Magee stops by around the 32-minute mark for a wide-ranging discussion on his role within the program, the challenges and opportunities surrounding NIL and the potential House settlement, and the approach that Michigan takes to roster building.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 5, 2025 • 45min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Hockey (Feb. 4)
Michigan Hockey readies for another rivalry weekend against Michigan State, and we caught up with Head Coach Brandon Naurato (2:00), junior Kienan Draper (26:00), and freshman Miles Gust (38:30) on Tuesday's edition of the "Inside Michigan Hockey" radio show to preview the exciting games ahead!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


