

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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Dec 27, 2023 • 29min
In the Trenches 408 - Zak Zinter
Jon shares his thoughts on the travel to Pasadena, some of Alabama's key players, and the national prognostication around the Rose Bowl in this week's "Seven from 77." Then, senior captain Zak Zinter joins the show around the 23-minute mark to reflect on the season, detail his injury rehab, and break down the CFP preparations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 20, 2023 • 36min
In the Trenches 407 - Junior Colson
On this week's "Seven from 77," Jon shares his observations from Schembechler Hall as the Wolverines prepare for Alabama and breaks down some of the individual awards that Wolverines players are bringing home. Then, Jon visits with one of those award winners - junior linebacker Junior Colson - around the 26-minute mark. Colson discusses the Wolverines' first 13 games, the Lott IMPACT Trophy he won, and the team's preparations for the Rose Bowl.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 20, 2023 • 21min
Defend the Block 215 - Florida Recap
In a thriller on Tuesday night in Charlotte, Michigan men's basketball suffered a 106-101 loss to Florida in double overtime. Brian reacts to some of the key plays and ramifications of this loss before we hear from Terry Mills (8:30) and Head Coach Juwan Howard (11:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 16, 2023 • 24min
Defend the Block 214 - Eastern Michigan Recap
The Wolverines earned an 83-66 victory over Eastern Michigan in Juwan Howard's first game as Head Coach this season. Brian shares his thoughts on the win before visiting with Terry Mills (9:00), Terrance Williams II (15:30), and Coach Howard (19:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 14, 2023 • 12min
Conqu'ring Heroes 116 - Sean Maymi
On our final episode of Conqu'ring Heroes in 2023, Jon sits down with Sean Maymi, the newest head coach of Michigan men's tennis. Coach Maymi reflects on his return to Ann Arbor as the Head Coach after a pair of assistant coach stints, before looking ahead to the upcoming season. The Wolverines' first match of the season is set for Monday, January 15, against DePaul 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.

Dec 13, 2023 • 42min
In the Trenches 406 - Jason Avant
We have a special episode of In the Trenches this week, as Jon visits with former Wolverine star and current radio sideline reporter Jason Avant. Avant shares his thoughts on Michigan's season to this point (2:00) before delving into his observations on the Wolverines' offense (9:30). Then, the guys break down the Michigan defense (23:30) and provide an early preview of the Rose Bowl matchup with Alabama (32:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 12, 2023 • 44min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Basketball (Dec. 11)
On our final episode of the basketball radio show for the 2023 calendar year, Brian and Terry start by visiting with men's basketball graduate student Jaelin Llewellyn. Then, fresh off a dominant road victory at Illinois, women's basketball Head Coach Kim Barnes Arico joins the program around the 26:00 mark.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 11, 2023 • 21min
Defend the Block 213 - Iowa Recap
The Wolverines bounced back in a big way on Sunday at Iowa! Brian Boesch and Terry Mills recap Michigan's 90-80 win over the Hawkeyes. Then, we share postgame interviews with Will Tschetter (8:30), Tarris Reed, Jr. (10:30), and Phil Martelli (11:30) before Rob Joyce wraps up the episode with a full highlight recap.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 7, 2023 • 10min
Conqu'ring Heroes 115 - Yuan Xiao
Last week, we previewed women's gymnastics. This week, it's the men's turn! Jon visits with Head Coach Yuan Xiao, the reigning Big Ten Coach of the Year, to set the table for a season of high expectations and break down some of the key student-athletes 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.

Dec 6, 2023 • 42min
In the Trenches 405 - CFP Reaction
We begin our coverage of the Wolverines in the College Football Playoff here on this week's episode of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer. Jon and Brian put the finishing touches on last weekend's win over Iowa (2:30) before reacting to the CFP rankings and impending matchup with Alabama (15:30). We conclude the episode by breaking down some of the other relevant bowl games and this weekend's Heisman Trophy ceremony (27:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


