

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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Dec 14, 2022 • 41min
In the Trenches 325 - Mike Sainristil
In this week's "Seven from 77," we discuss some of the awards that the Wolverines took home in recent days (5:00), the challenges that the Horned Frogs present in the Fiesta Bowl (15:30), and a few key topics around the rest of college football (20:00). Then, Jon catches up with captain Mike Sainristil, who reflects on the win over Ohio State last month (32:30) and details the preparations for the College Football Playoff (37:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 13, 2022 • 44min
Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Basketball (Dec. 12)
Our final radio show of the calendar year took place at the Pretzel Bell in downtown Ann Arbor on Monday night. Brian Boesch and Terry Mills began the show by discussing the men's basketball team with Associate Head Coach Phil Martelli. Then, women's basketball Head Coach Kim Barnes Arico joins us at the 31:00 mark to break down her 9-1 team.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 9, 2022 • 25min
Defend the Block 146 - Minnesota Recap
The Wolverines never trailed in a commanding 90-75 win at Minnesota on Thursday night. Brian breaks down a strong Big Ten opener for the Maize and Blue. Then, we hear from the national champion Terry Mills (6:30), Head Coach Juwan Howard (13:00), Minnesota native Will Tschetter (17:00), and freshman point guard Dug McDaniel (19:00). The episode concludes with some of the many highlights from the Wolverines' excellent performance (22:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 8, 2022 • 16min
Conqu'ring Heroes 78 - Bev Plocki
With the women's gymnastics season just around the corner, Head Coach Bev Plocki joins the podcast to recap a busy offseason (1:30), preview this weekend's exhibition action at Crisler Center (4:00), and discuss the program's goals for the upcoming season (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 7, 2022 • 48min
In the Trenches 324 - Recapping a Busy Week
We have a ton to discuss on this week's episode, as the back-to-back Big Ten Champions begin preparations for the College Football Playoff. Jon and Brian react to Saturday's title-clinching win over Purdue (7:00), look ahead to the next few weeks for the Wolverines (14:00), break down some news on awards or transfers for the program (22:30), and dissect the other important bowl games around college football (35:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 4, 2022 • 23min
Defend the Block 145 - Kentucky Recap
The Wolverines dropped another hard-fought game to a strong opponent on Sunday in London, as Kentucky edged Michigan 73-69. Brian and Terry react to the tough loss, and then we hear from Head Coach Juwan Howard (15:00). The podcast concludes with a highlight recap of a game that never featured a lead greater than eight points for either team.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 4, 2022 • 28min
In the Trenches 323 - B1G Champs Again!
We have all the reaction from a special night in Indianapolis, as the Wolverines won their 44th Big Ten championship. Rob Joyce is in for Brian, and he breaks down Michigan’s performance with Jon Jansen, Doug Karsch, and Jack Miller. Then, we hear from Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (15:00), quarterback J.J. McCarthy (16:30), tight end Luke Schoonmaker (19:00), center Olu Oluwatimi (22:00), defensive lineman Kris Jenkins (23:30), cornerback Will Johnson (25:30), and kicker Jake Moody (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 2, 2022 • 10min
In the Trenches 322 - Purdue Preview
Championship Weekend is here, and the Wolverines will close out the awesome weekend of college football with a primetime matchup against Purdue on Saturday night. Get ready for the Big Ten Championship Game 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 1, 2022 • 39min
Conqu'ring Heroes 77 - Abby Crumpton Minihan & Debbie Williams-Hoak
Our Hall of Honor interviews conclude this week with two more inductees into this exclusive club. First, Jon chats with Abby Crumpton Minihan, the first women's soccer player to reach the Hall of Honor. She recalls her remarkable career and details her transition to coaching (2:00). Then, we hear from Debbie Williams-Hoak, the first Big Ten champion in Michigan Women's Track and Field history. She talks about the impact that Bo Schembechler had in her decision to attend the University of Michigan, along with the incredible career she enjoyed in multiple sports (15:00). Last month, Michigan Athletics celebrated the 2022 Hall of Honor class, which is the first in school history that consists entirely of female student-athletes and coaches of women's teams at Michigan. It is in honor and recognition of the 50th anniversary of Title IX legislation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 30, 2022 • 46min
In the Trenches 321 - Donovan Edwards
You better believe that we're still talking plenty about Michigan's huge win at Ohio State on this episode of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer. We kick off our "Seven from 77" with more on the successful trip to Columbus (3:30) before looking ahead to the week of preparation and the matchup with Purdue in the Big Ten Championship Game (16:30). Then, Jon catches up with sophomore running back Donovan Edwards, who reflects on the brilliant performance by him and the team on Saturday (24:00) and discusses the team’s next opportunity against the Boilermakers (36:30). We wrap up the episode by setting the table for Championship Weekend around the rest of the country.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


