

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 24, 2026 • 46min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Basketball (Feb. 23)
Another vital week is on the horizon for Michigan Basketball, so Brian Boesch and Terry Mills caught up with Head Coaches Dusty May (5:30) and Kim Barnes Arico (31:00) to recap the Wolverines' losses over the weekend and preview the men's Big Ten title push and the women's final week of the regular season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 22, 2026 • 22min
Defend the Block 364 - Duke Recap
In a high-level matchup between two title contenders, Michigan fell to Duke on Saturday night in Washington, D.C. Brian and Terry share their thoughts on the Blue Devils' 68-63 win. Then, Brian heads into the locker room around the 11-minute to visit with Head Coach Dusty May and leading scorer Yaxel Lendeborg. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 19, 2026 • 35min
Conqu'ring Heroes 191 - Reyna Guggino & Quincy Walters
We're talking Michigan Women's Gymnastics on this week's episode of Conqu'ring Heroes! Sixth-year senior Reyna Guggino kicks off the episode, and freshman Quincy Walters stops by around the 22-minute mark. Both Guggino and Walters discuss their seasons to this point and the opportunities ahead, including Saturday's critical matchup with Rutgers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 18, 2026 • 30min
In the Trenches 574 - Tony Alford
Jon catches up with the only returning position coach on staff - Running Backs Coach Tony Alford - in a wide-ranging interview this week on In the Trenches, presented by Meijer. Alford reflects on the challenging end of last season, shares his thoughts on the players in his room for 2026, and discusses his early impressions of Coach Whittingham and the staff.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 18, 2026 • 25min
Defend the Block 363 - Purdue Recap
The Wolverines took another critical step in their push for a Big Ten title with a road win at Purdue on Tuesday night. Brian and Terry react to the Wolverines' 91-80 victory inside Mackey Arena. Brian heads into the Michigan locker room around the 10-minute mark to catch up with Dusty May, Elliot Cadeau, Yaxel Lendeborg, and Roddy Gayle Jr., before Rob shares the full highlight recap to conclude the episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 17, 2026 • 45min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Basketball (Feb. 16)
Michigan men's and women's basketball enjoyed similar weeks, as both teams earned road wins in Evanston before collecting double-digit home victories over the weekend. Dusty May joins us at the beginning of the show to break down the Wolverines' impressive win over UCLA and look ahead to Tuesday's huge matchup at Purdue. Then, Kim Barnes Arico joins us around the 29-minute mark to reflect on a special Sunday at Crisler Center, as the Wolverines beat Michigan State and honored Naz Hillmon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 14, 2026 • 43min
Defend the Block 362 - UCLA Recap
The Wolverines surged past UCLA for another big win on Saturday afternoon in Ann Arbor. Brian and Terry share their initial thoughts on the 86-56 victory. Then, we head to the locker room around the 11-minute mark for conversations with Dusty May, Nimari Burnett, Aday Mara, Yaxel Lendeborg, and Drew Williamson. Brian also visits with women's basketball legend Naz Hillmon, who will be honored on Sunday at Crisler Center, before the highlight recap.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 12, 2026 • 18min
Conqu'ring Heroes 190 - Matt Bowe
With the Big Ten Championships approaching later this month, Swimming & Diving Head Coach Matt Bowe stops by Conqu'ring Heroes to reflect on the regular season and discuss some of the key student-athletes for the 9-0 women's team and 6-2 men's team. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 12, 2026 • 23min
Defend the Block 361 - Northwestern Recap
The Wolverines rallied from a 16-point deficit to secure a crucial road win and extend their program-best start on Wednesday night. Brian and Terry react to the 87-75 victory before Brian heads to the Michigan locker room around the nine-minute mark for three great interviews with Head Coach Dusty May, L.J. Cason, and Yaxel Lendeborg. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 11, 2026 • 43min
In the Trenches 573 - Jay Hill
Last week, we talked offense. This week, we go in depth on the Wolverines' defense in advance of spring ball. Jon goes through each position group and shares his thoughts on some of the key players and storylines. Then, around the 30-minute mark, new Matthew and Nicole Lester Family Defensive Coordinator Jay Hill discusses his coaching journey propelling him to Ann Arbor, the respect he has for Kyle Whittingham, and some of the key checkpoints in establishing his defensive system.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


