

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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Jan 14, 2026 • 49min
In the Trenches 569 - Welcome to the Offseason!
Jon and Brian are back to start their offseason coverage of Michigan Football. On this week's episode, they react to the whirlwind that was the last month around the program, discuss the early returns from the Kyle Whittingham era, share some thoughts on the roster's additions and subtractions, and offer some perspective on the playoffs in college and the NFL.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 13, 2026 • 45min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Basketball (Jan. 12)
After a holiday break, our weekly "Inside Michigan Basketball" radio show returned on Monday night, as Brian Boesch and Terry Mills caught up with both Head Coaches for Michigan Basketball. Dusty May joined us at the beginning of the show, and Kim Barnes Arico stopped by around the 32-minute mark.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 10, 2026 • 26min
Defend the Block 352 - Wisconsin Recap
The Wolverines suffered their first loss of the season on Saturday. Brian and Terry react to the Badgers' narrow win in Ann Arbor to begin the show. Then, Brian visits with Head Coach Dusty May (13:00) and graduate student Yaxel Lendeborg (17:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 7, 2026 • 20min
Defend the Block 351 - Penn State Recap
The Wolverines narrowly remained unbeaten with a 74-72 victory at Penn State on Tuesday night. Brian and Terry provide their postgame analysis off the top of the episode. Then, Brian heads into the Michigan locker room around the eight-minute mark to catch up with Head Coach Dusty May, L.J. Cason, and Yaxel Lendeborg. The episode concludes with a full highlight recap of the Wolverines' 14th straight win.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 3, 2026 • 30min
Defend the Block 350 - USC Recap
The Wolverines kept rolling on Friday night at Crisler Center, earning a 96-66 win over USC. Brian and Terry share their thoughts on another lopsided victory before we head into the locker room around the 10-minute mark for five great conversations with Dusty May, Will Tschetter, Elliot Cadeau, Nimari Burnett, and Justin Joyner.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 1, 2026 • 49min
In the Trenches 568 - Texas Recap
The Wolverines closed 2025 with a loss to Texas in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on Wednesday in Orlando. We begin our final postgame episode of the season with the radio crew breaking down the game. Then, around the 14-minute mark, we go into the locker room, as Jon interviews interim Head Coach Biff Poggi, and Jason talks with six players in this order: Blake Frazier, Cole Sullivan, Deakon Tonielli, Elijah Dotson, Kendrick Bell, and Rayshaun Benny. We close the episode with an extended conversation that took place during the game broadcast with new Head Coach Kyle Whittingham around the 32-minute mark. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 30, 2025 • 39min
Defend the Block 349 - McNeese Recap
The Wolverines closed out 2025 in style with a 12th consecutive win, 112-71 over McNeese inside a sold-out Crisler Center. After Brian and Terry share their initial thoughts, we head into the Michigan locker room around the 12-minute mark for conversations with Head Coach Dusty May, sophomore Morez Johnson Jr., graduate student Nimari Burnett, and Assistant Coach Kyle Church. The episode concludes with a full highlight recap from Monday night.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 24, 2025 • 13min
In the Trenches 567 - Texas Preview
Michigan closes 2025 with a Citrus Bowl battle against the Texas Longhorns on December 31 in Orlando. Jon Jansen prepares you for the matchup 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.

Dec 22, 2025 • 23min
Defend the Block 348 - La Salle Recap
The Wolverines stormed into the holiday break with a dominant win over La Salle on Sunday at Crisler Center. Brian and Terry break down the victory before our postgame interviews begin around the 11-minute mark, as we hear from Head Coach Dusty May and three players - Trey McKenney, Roddy Gayle Jr., and Elliot Cadeau. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 19, 2025 • 31min
Defend the Block 347 - Jacob Kohn
Brian Boesch sits down with Jacob Kohn, Michigan men's basketball's new Director of Basketball Analytics, on a special edition of Defend the Block. Kohn discusses his multi-faceted role with the program, his unique journey to Ann Arbor, and some areas of discovery and mystery within his basketball studies.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


