

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 2, 2023 • 29min
Defend the Block 151 - Maryland Recap
Three days after a tough loss, Michigan bounced back emphatically, jumping out to a 17-0 lead and never looking back in an 81-46 victory over Maryland on Sunday at Crisler Center. Brian Boesch and Terry Mills share their postgame reaction before chatting with leading scorer Hunter Dickinson (15:00) and Head Coach Juwan Howard (19:00). We conclude with a full highlight recap of Michigan's dominant performance (25:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 1, 2023 • 34min
In the Trenches 329 - TCU Recap
Michigan dropped a heartbreaker to TCU in the Fiesta Bowl on New Year's Eve. Jon and Brian recap the game before Doug Karsch (8:00) and Jack Miller (16:30) weigh in from Arizona. Then, we share some postgame interviews with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (23:00) and four players: Cornelius Johnson (27:00), Kris Jenkins (28:00), Mike Barrett (30:00), and Mike Morris (33:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 30, 2022 • 24min
Defend the Block 150 - Central Michigan Recap
We talk through a shocking loss for the Wolverines, as Central Michigan came to Crisler Center and left with a 63-61 victory on Thursday night. After Brian's initial thoughts, you'll hear from radio analyst Terry Mills (8:30) and Head Coach Juwan Howard (12:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 29, 2022 • 12min
In the Trenches 328 - TCU Preview
The College Football Playoff is almost here! Get ready for Michigan's clash against TCU in the Fiesta Bowl with our radio network scene setters, the Keys to the Game, and Jon's 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 27, 2022 • 27min
In the Trenches 327 - TCU's Landry Burdine
For a preview of the Horned Frogs, Jon catches up with former TCU captain and current radio sideline reporter Landry Burdine. Burdine discusses the changes for TCU since Sonny Dykes took over as the program's Head Coach (2:00), some of his observations of quarterback Max Duggan and the Horned Frogs' offense (6:30), and the strengths of TCU's defense (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 22, 2022 • 17min
Defend the Block 149 - North Carolina Recap (MBB)
Michigan men's basketball suffered a tough loss on Wednesday night in Charlotte, falling to North Carolina 80-76 in the Jumpman Invitational. Brian shares his thoughts on the game, and then we hear from national champion Terry Mills (5:00) and Head Coach Juwan Howard (11:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 22, 2022 • 51min
In the Trenches 326 - Jim Harbaugh
Michigan Football had a successful National Signing Day! Jon sits down with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh, who provides an overview on the 23-player class (3:00) before discussing each of the new Wolverines - starting with the offense (7:00) and eventually transitioning to the defense (27:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 21, 2022 • 20min
Defend the Block 148 - North Carolina Recap (WBB)
Michigan women's basketball set a program record with 35 first-quarter points en route to a 76-68 win over sixth-ranked North Carolina on Tuesday night in Charlotte. Brian reacts to the Wolverines' outstanding performance before chatting with Head Coach Kim Barnes Arico (5:30) and leading scorer Leigha Brown (14:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 18, 2022 • 27min
Defend the Block 147 - Lipscomb Recap
The Wolverines surged late to knock off the Lipscomb Bisons on Saturday at Crisler Center. Brian shares his thoughts on the victory before catching up with his radio partner Terry Mills (10:30). Then, they break it down with leading scorer Kobe Bufkin (15:00) and Head Coach Juwan Howard (19:00), with a highlight recap closing out the episode (24:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 15, 2022 • 13min
Conqu'ring Heroes 79 - Yuan Xiao
Men's gymnastics Head Coach Yuan Xiao sits down with Jon Jansen to recap last weekend's intrasquad meet (1:30), talk about the leaders on this year's team (4:00), and break down the program's expectations for the upcoming season (7:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


