

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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Aug 27, 2024 • 44min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Football (Aug. 26)
It's game week! We kicked off our coverage with the season premiere of the "Inside Michigan Football" Radio Show on Monday night. Jon Jansen visited with Head Coach Sherrone Moore (2:00), Defensive Coordinator Wink Martindale (23:00), and EDGE TJ Guy (41:00) on this week's show, which can be heard live from 7-8 p.m. each Monday during the season along the Michigan Sports Network from LEARFIELD. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 21, 2024 • 39min
In the Trenches 448 - Giovanni El-Hadi
This week's "Seven from 77" is dedicated to the biggest storylines surrounding the team with just 10 days until the season opener. Then, around the 27-minute mark, Jon sits down with senior offensive lineman Giovanni El-Hadi, who reflects on the patient approach to his college career and shares his thoughts on the team heading into next Saturday's clash with Fresno State.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 20, 2024 • 33min
Defend the Block 258 - Kim Barnes Arico
This week, Brian catches up with Kim Barnes Arico, the Head Coach of Michigan Women's Basketball. She discusses her trip to Paris to watch Syla Swords in the Olympics, details some takeaways from the team's summer workouts, reflects on a busy offseason, and talks about the opportunity to face South Carolina in the opener.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 14, 2024 • 31min
In the Trenches 447 - Derrick Moore & Lou Esposito
We have a pair of great guests on this week's edition of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer! First, Jon sits down with junior EDGE Derrick Moore, who discusses his growth over his first two college seasons and some takeaways from camp. Then, new Defensive Line Coach Lou Esposito makes his podcast debut around the 16-minute mark. Esposito details his unique journey to Ann Arbor and breaks down his impressions of his position group and the program as a whole.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 13, 2024 • 21min
Defend the Block 257 - Justin Pippen
We continue our introductory conversations with new Michigan men's basketball players by chatting with our first true freshman - Justin Pippen. Pippen discusses his growth as a player, the quick recruitment process with Michigan, and his potential fit on the team this season. Then, Brian shares some observations from summer workouts, which ended last week.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 7, 2024 • 55min
In the Trenches 446 - Myles Hinton & Kenneth Grant
Jon shares his thoughts on the first week of training camp, the plan for determining the starting quarterback, and Grant Newsome's exciting new assignment on this week's "Seven from 77." Then, we bring you a pair of player guests - offensive lineman Myles Hinton around the 36-minute mark and defensive lineman Kenneth Grant around the 44-minute mark.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 6, 2024 • 23min
Defend the Block 256 - Rubin Jones
This week's guest is fifth-year transfer Rubin Jones, who comes to Ann Arbor after becoming the winningest player in North Texas history. Jones reflects on his time with the Mean Green and details his decision to play for Dusty May and the Wolverines. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 31, 2024 • 28min
In the Trenches 445 - Tony Alford & Kalel Mullings
We focus on the running back room this week, as Jon kicks off the show by welcoming in new Offensive Run Game Coordinator and Running Backs Coach Tony Alford. Alford details his journey to Ann Arbor, shares his early impressions of the program, and discusses the Wolverines' current group of running backs. Then, around the 17-minute mark, Brian visits with fifth-year running back Kalel Mullings, who reflects on last year's run to the National Championship and sets the table for camp and the season ahead.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 30, 2024 • 18min
Defend the Block 255 - Roddy Gayle, Jr.
Roddy Gayle, Jr., joined the Michigan program this spring after spending his first two collegiate seasons in Columbus. Gayle discusses his journey from Niagara Falls to Ann Arbor, his development as a player over the years, and some early impressions of his new program on this week's episode of Defend the Block.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 24, 2024 • 43min
In the Trenches 444 - Makari Paige & Tyler Morris
Jon and Brian react to the Big Ten's preseason media poll during our "Seven from 77." Then, two players stop by this week's edition of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer. Fifth-year defensive back Makari Paige discusses his growth as a player and the opportunity to expand his leadership, with that conversation starting around the 27-minute mark. Then, approximately 36 minutes in, junior wide receiver Tyler Morris reflects on last year's incredible run and previews his position group for 2024.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


