

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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Nov 18, 2023 • 39min
In the Trenches 398 - Maryland Recap
Michigan became the first program to reach 1,000 all-time wins on Saturday at Maryland. Jon, Brian, Doug, and Jack reflect on that incredible accomplishment and react to the critical road victory. Then, Jon visits with Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics Warde Manuel (23:30) and acting Head Coach Sherrone Moore (25:00). We conclude with some player interviews from Jason Avant: defensive lineman Kenneth Grant (27:30), linebacker Mike Barrett (29:00), offensive lineman Drake Nugent (32:00), tight end Colston Loveland (34:00), wide receiver Semaj Morgan (35:30), and special teams star Christian Boivin (37:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 18, 2023 • 25min
Defend the Block 207 - Long Beach State Recap
The Wolverines dropped their first game of the season on Friday night to visiting Long Beach State. Brian Boesch and Terry Mills react to the 94-86 defeat before visiting with interim Head Coach Phil Martelli at around the 14:00 mark. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 17, 2023 • 14min
In the Trenches 397 - Maryland Preview
Michigan is one win away from its 1000th, and we're one day away from the Wolverines' next game - a road trip to Maryland. Jon gets you ready for the action 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.

Nov 16, 2023 • 22min
Conqu’ring Heroes 113 – Susan Ford & Stewart McLaurin
We have a special treat for you on Conqu'ring Heroes this week, as Susan Ford, the daughter of President Gerald R. Ford, and Stewart McLaurin, the President of the White House Historical Association, visit with Jon Jansen. They discuss President Ford's time in Ann Arbor (2:00) before detailing the 2023 White House Christmas Ornament, which honors him and includes emblems related to his life and presidency (12:30). This ornament is available for purchase at shop.whitehousehistory.org or at the MDen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 16, 2023 • 46min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Basketball (Nov. 15)
Our basketball radio show returned to the Pretzel Bell on Wednesday night. At the start of the show, women's basketball Head Coach Kim Barnes Arico talked about her daughter committing to Michigan Lacrosse, the program's highly-regarded recruiting class, and the upcoming trip to the Bahamas. Then, at around the 25:00 mark, men's basketball interim Head Coach Phil Martelli reacted to the big win on Monday at Madison Square Garden and looked ahead to Friday's matchup with Long Beach State.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 15, 2023 • 42min
In the Trenches 396 - J.J. McCarthy
During this week's "Seven from 77," Jon and Brian reflect on Saturday's thrilling win at Penn State (6:00), discuss the opportunity at the program's 1000th win at Maryland this weekend (13:30), and react to the other storylines in college football (20:00). Then, Jon catches up with quarterback J.J. McCarthy around the 35:00 mark. McCarthy shares his thoughts on Saturday's huge win, the development of this team throughout the season, and the opportunity at history this weekend.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 15, 2023 • 46min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Football (Nov. 14)
On a special Tuesday edition of the "Inside Michigan Football" Radio Show, Jon Jansen catches up with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (2:00), Defensive Coordinator Jesse Minter (18:00), and senior edge rusher Jaylen Harrell (39:00) to recap an outstanding win in State College and look ahead to a chance at history this weekend at Maryland.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 15, 2023 • 46min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Hockey (Nov. 14)
After a week off, the "Inside Michigan Hockey" radio show returned to the Pretzel Bell in downtown Ann Arbor on Tuesday night! Head Coach Brandon Naurato kicked off the show, and then Al Randall visited with Canisius transfer Jake Barczewski and Boston College transfer Marshall Warren. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 14, 2023 • 24min
Defend the Block 206 - St. John's Recap
The Wolverines improved to 3-0 in emphatic fashion on Monday night at Madison Square Garden. Brian shares his thoughts on the 89-73 victory, and then Terry Mills reacts to the outstanding performance (6:30). Then, Brian visits with Nimari Burnett (10:30), Phil Martelli (13:00), and Jett Howard (17:00) before Rob Joyce breaks down some of the many highlights for the Wolverines (19:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 11, 2023 • 38min
In the Trenches 395 - Penn State Recap
Without Jim Harbaugh on the sidelines, the Wolverines still earned a huge win in Happy Valley on Saturday afternoon. Jon Jansen, Brian Boesch, Doug Karsch, and Jack Miller break down the 24-15 victory. Then, Jon visits with interim Head Coach Sherrone Moore (20:30), and Jason Avant catches up with several key players: Josh Wallace (24:30), Makari Paige (26:00), Quinten Johnson (28:00), Trevor Keegan (31:30), Donovan Edwards (34:00), and Cornelius Johnson (36:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


