

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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Jun 27, 2023 • 27min
Defend the Block 183 - NBA Draft Recap & Lauren Hansen
Brian starts this week's episode by reacting to the two Wolverines who were selected in the top 15 picks of last week's NBA Draft - Jett Howard (11th, Orlando) and Kobe Bufkin (15th, Atlanta). Then, Brian sits down with one of the new members of Michigan women's basketball - fifth-year senior Lauren Hansen. Hansen details her journey to the program (9:00), describes her style of basketball (13:00), and discusses her life off the floor (22:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 23, 2023 • 37min
Conqu'ring Heroes 101 - Warde Manuel
As we wrap up another season of Conqu'ring Heroes, Jon Jansen sits down with Warde Manuel, the Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics here at the University of Michigan. Manuel reacts to the athletic department's record-setting 13 Big Ten Championships during the 2022-23 season (1:00), shares his thoughts on some of the changes within the Big Ten (5:00), discusses NIL and the transfer portal (15:00), and provides some other updates from around the department (21:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 21, 2023 • 36min
In the Trenches 355 - Mo Hurst
Former Wolverine and current Cleveland Browns defensive lineman Mo Hurst stops by "In the Trenches" this week! Hurst discusses his NFL journey to this point (1:30), reflects on his time in Ann Arbor (6:00), and shares his thoughts on the state of the Wolverines program (24:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 20, 2023 • 26min
Defend the Block 182 - Daniel Horton
After discussing the program's addition of three transfers (Nimari Burnett, Tray Jackson, and Olivier Nkamhoua) and looking ahead to this week's NBA Draft, Brian sits down with former Big Ten Freshman of the Year and All-Big Ten performer Daniel Horton, who reflects on his four seasons in the Maize and Blue (9:00) and shares his thoughts on the upcoming Michigan men’s basketball season (19:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 15, 2023 • 19min
Conqu'ring Heroes 100 - Kevin Conry
Fresh off a landmark season for Michigan men's lacrosse, Head Coach Kevin Conry stops by the show to reflect on all of the team's accomplishments (1:30), including his memories from winning the program's first Big Ten Tournament Championship and earning a victory in the NCAA Tournament for the first time (11:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 14, 2023 • 42min
In the Trenches 354 - Reaction to a Busy Week
Jon and Brian break down a busy week for Michigan Football, including a couple of roster updates for 2023 (4:00), the launching of the "M Power" program (9:30), the injury that Donovan Edwards battled through last season (13:00), and the 2024 and 2025 Big Ten schedule announcements (24:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 13, 2023 • 19min
Defend the Block 181 - Terrance Williams II
Brian catches up with soon-to-be senior Terrance Williams II about his offseason work and goals (3:00), his observations of the other returning Wolverines (9:00), and the departure of his close friend Hunter Dickinson (14:30) during a wide-ranging conversation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 8, 2023 • 28min
Conqu'ring Heroes 99 - Hailey Borja & Mikaela Schulz
A pair of women's golf stars recently announced that they would utilize their fifth year and return to Michigan for the 2023-24 season. Hailey Borja joins us at the 1:00 mark, and Mikaela Schulz stops by at the 15:00 mark. They both detail their decisions to come back for one more year and reflect on their outstanding Michigan careers to this point.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 7, 2023 • 49min
In the Trenches 353 - Giovanni El-Hadi
During this week's "Seven from 77," Jon reacts to last week's scheduling news (2:30), some of Jim Harbaugh's recent comments (14:00), and the SEC's decision to only play eight league games in 2024 (23:30). Then, Jon welcomes offensive lineman Giovanni El-Hadi to the podcast for the first time. El-Hadi takes fans through his first two years in Ann Arbor (33:00), recalls some of his opportunities to get on the field (35:30), and looks ahead to the 2023 season (43:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 6, 2023 • 22min
Defend the Block 180 - Zavier Simpson
Brian catches up with Michigan men's basketball legend Zavier Simpson, who updates fans on his professional career (3:30), reflects on his time in the Maize and Blue (8:30), and shares some details on a couple of upcoming camps he will hold in the area (15:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


