

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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Apr 9, 2024 • 33min
Defend the Block 238 - FAU Broadcaster Ken LaVicka
Brian visits with Ken LaVicka, the play-by-play voice of Florida Atlantic men's basketball and football, on this week's edition of Defend the Block. LaVicka reflects on Dusty May's work building the FAU program and discusses why May experienced the success he did in Boca Raton.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 3, 2024 • 49min
In the Trenches 428 - Josaiah Stewart
On this week's "Seven from 77," Jon reacts to the hiring of Lou Esposito as Defensive Line Coach, updates fans on the latest around spring ball, and discusses some potential fits for the former Michigan offensive players in this month's NFL Draft. Then, senior edge rusher Josaiah Stewart stops by around the 40-minute mark to reminisce about the final play of the Rose Bowl and discuss the team's work so far this offseason.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 1, 2024 • 16min
Conqu'ring Heroes 127 - Bev Plocki
We are coming to you early this week, as Crisler Center will host an NCAA Regional in women's gymnastics from Wednesday through Saturday. Therefore, Jon visits with Michigan Head Coach Bev Plocki to recap her program's 2023-24 season and preview the nine-team event, which starts for the Wolverines on Thursday at 1 p.m. here in Ann Arbor. Full details on this week's NCAA Regional are available here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 28, 2024 • 14min
Conqu'ring Heroes 126 - Ronni Bernstein
This week, Jon Jansen visits with Ronni Bernstein, the Head Coach of the second-ranked Michigan Women's Tennis team. Coach Bernstein breaks down some of the many stars on her 16-3 squad before looking ahead to the challenging stretch run, including a pair of home matches this weekend in Ann Arbor. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 27, 2024 • 23min
Defend the Block 237 - Dylan Burkhardt
Fresh off Tuesday's introductory press conference for new Head Coach Dusty May, Dylan Burkhardt of UMHoops.com stops by the show to discuss Coach May's fit in Ann Arbor and the next steps for the program. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 27, 2024 • 42min
In the Trenches 427 - Donovan Edwards
On this week's "Seven from 77," Jon shares his latest observations from spring ball, reacts to Head Coach Sherrone Moore's recent press conference, and details some of the important takeaways from Michigan's Pro Day. Then, senior running back Donovan Edwards joins us around the 26-minute mark to discuss his evolution since arriving on campus and the mindset around the program this offseason.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 26, 2024 • 21min
Defend the Block 236 - Dusty May
On Tuesday afternoon, Michigan Athletics held an introductory press conference to welcome Dusty May as its new Men’s Basketball Head Coach. Brian Boesch sat down with Coach May to discuss his journey to Ann Arbor, the process of taking over this program, the importance of relationship building, and much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 21, 2024 • 17min
Conqu'ring Heroes 125 - Cassie Churnside
Cassie Churnside, the second-year Head Coach of Michigan Water Polo, stops by to recap her program's start to the season and preview a busy weekend ahead, as the Wolverines compete in four games over two days during the "Michigan Invitational."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 20, 2024 • 56min
In the Trenches 426 - Brian Jean-Mary
Spring Ball is here! Jon and Brian discuss the early returns from Spring Ball, Friday's Pro Day storylines, and the recent College Football Playoff decisions in this week's "Seven from 77." Then, new Linebackers Coach and Defensive Run Game Coordinator Brian Jean-Mary stops by around the 40-minute mark to detail his return to Ann Arbor and share his early thoughts on the linebackers in the program.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 19, 2024 • 45min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Basketball (Mar. 18)
Our final basketball radio show of the 2023-24 season took place on Monday night at the Pretzel Bell in downtown Ann Arbor! We talked women's basketball with Head Coach Kim Barnes Arico and graduate student Lauren Hansen, as the Wolverines earned a spot in the NCAA Tournament for a sixth consecutive event.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


