

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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Sep 5, 2024 • 13min
In the Trenches 453 - Texas Preview
The eyes of the college football world will be on Ann Arbor this Saturday when Michigan hosts Texas in the second meeting between the two powerhouse programs. Jon Jansen prepares you for this massive showdown with his Keys to the Game and 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 5, 2024 • 20min
Conqu'ring Heroes 138 - Warde Manuel
Warde Manuel, the Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics at the University of Michigan, sits down with Jon Jansen on this week's episode of Conqu'ring Heroes. Manuel discusses alcohol sales at Michigan Stadium, home football games at night, the beginning of the fall sports season, and Saturday's highly-anticipated football game.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 4, 2024 • 55min
In the Trenches 452 - Evan Link & Charles Woodson
With Michigan's clash against Texas just days away, we have a jam-packed episode of In the Trenches for you this week. During this week's "Seven from 77," Jon and Brian discuss some areas of improvement from the opener, Texas' quarterback Quinn Ewers, and other Week 1 games nationally. Then, around the 32-minute mark, offensive lineman Evan Link joins the show to talk about his first career start and the development of the offensive line. We wrap things up this week with a special visit from Michigan legend Charles Woodson, with that conversation starting around the 44-minute mark.You can catch a video version of the Seven from 77 portion, along with a video-only interview with FOX Sports college football reporter Michael Cohen, at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Slmk9qdtAqY See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 3, 2024 • 27min
Defend the Block 260 - Kyle Church
The non-conference schedule is official, so we welcome in the man who handles that process for Michigan men's basketball - assistant coach Kyle Church. After sharing his observations on the team’s summer work, Church delves into the process of building the Wolverines' challenging non-conference slate.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 3, 2024 • 44min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Football (Sept. 2)
We began a busy week of coverage leading up to Michigan-Texas on Monday night with our weekly "Inside Michigan Football" Radio Show. Head Coach Sherrone Moore joined Jon Jansen to begin the show. Then, around the 22-minute mark, Special Teams Coordinator J.B. Brown stopped by, with kicker Dominic Zvada wrapping up the show around the 37-minute mark. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 1, 2024 • 36min
In the Trenches 451 - Fresno State Recap
The Wolverines kicked off the 2024 season with a 30-10 victory over Fresno State on Saturday night at the Big House. After Jon and Brian share their thoughts on the game, we hear from Doug Karsch and Jack Miller. Then, Jon visits with Head Coach Sherrone Moore around the 24-minute mark. Following that conversation, Jason Avant catches up with defensive back Zeke Berry, EDGE Josaiah Stewart, defensive back Makari Paige, quarterback Davis Warren, and tight end Colston Loveland.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 29, 2024 • 15min
In the Trenches 450 - Fresno State Preview
We're releasing our preview episodes a bit earlier this year, but they still are jam-packed with everything you need to hear before a Michigan Football game - our radio network 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.

Aug 29, 2024 • 30min
Conqu'ring Heroes 137 - Paul Juda
Conqu'ring Heroes is back for another season, and we kick things off with an amazing guest. Michigan men's gymnastics star Paul Juda, who shined for Team USA en route to a Bronze Medal in the 2024 Olympic Games, details his journey to the Olympics, reflects on some of the biggest moments in Paris, and shares some great news about the upcoming 2024-25 Michigan season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 28, 2024 • 41min
In the Trenches 449 - Zeke Berry
During this week's "Seven from 77," Jon puts a bow on training camp, reacts to Head Coach Sherrone Moore's quarterback comments, and previews a busy Week 1 slate in the Big Ten and the Top 25. Then, junior defensive back Zeke Berry joins the show around the 34-minute mark to discuss his evolution as a player and Saturday's matchup with Fresno State. New this season - we will be streaming portions of the podcast live on Tuesdays around 10:30 a.m., with a bonus video-only segment. This week, Jack Miller stopped by around 30 minutes into the video. Catch the recap on the Michigan Athletics YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/P2FGe50gESY?si=XNubtCWlY1oxygD0 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 27, 2024 • 21min
Defend the Block 259 - Phat Phat Brooks
Durral "Phat Phat" Brooks, the reigning Michigan Mr. Basketball and an incoming freshman for the Wolverines, is our guest on this week's episode of Defend the Block. After we learn the origin of his nickname, Brooks rehashes his brilliant high school career and shares his thoughts on the new-look Michigan program.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


