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MGoBlue Podcasts with Jon Jansen

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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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Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Defend the Block 153 - Michigan State Recap 07.01.2023

The Wolverines' rally fell short at Michigan State on Saturday, as the Spartans won it 59-53. Brian shares his thoughts on the game, and then we hear from the national champ Terry Mills (7:00) and Head Coach Juwan Howard (10:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Defend the Block 152 - Penn State Recap 05.01.2023

The Wolverines improved to 3-0 in Big Ten play with a strong 79-69 victory over Penn State on Wednesday night at Crisler Center. After Brian breaks down the win, he chats with his broadcast partner Terry Mills (7:30), freshman guard Jett Howard (12:00), and Head Coach Juwan Howard (15:30). The episode concludes with a full highlight recap. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo...

Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Basketball (Jan. 2) 03.01.2023

Both Michigan Basketball Head Coaches sat down with Brian Boesch and Terry Mills on the first 2023 edition of the "Inside Michigan Basketball" Radio Show, live from the Pretzel Bell in downtown Ann Arbor. Juwan Howard kicked the show off, while Kim Barnes Arico joined us around the 28-minute mark. You can join us at the Pretzel Bell again next Monday from 7-8 p.m. to talk all things Wolverines hoo...

Defend the Block 151 - Maryland Recap 02.01.2023

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...

In the Trenches 329 - TCU Recap 01.01.2023

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://...

Defend the Block 150 - Central Michigan Recap 30.12.2022

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 .

In the Trenches 328 - TCU Preview 29.12.2022

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 .

In the Trenches 327 - TCU's Landry Burdine 27.12.2022

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...

Defend the Block 149 - North Carolina Recap (MBB) 22.12.2022

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-i...

In the Trenches 326 - Jim Harbaugh 22.12.2022

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-n...

Defend the Block 148 - North Carolina Recap (WBB) 21.12.2022

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...

Defend the Block 147 - Lipscomb Recap 18.12.2022

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...

Conqu'ring Heroes 79 - Yuan Xiao 15.12.2022

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 .

In the Trenches 325 - Mike Sainristil 14.12.2022

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...

Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Basketball (Dec. 12) 13.12.2022

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 Cal...

Defend the Block 146 - Minnesota Recap 09.12.2022

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 W...

Conqu'ring Heroes 78 - Bev Plocki 08.12.2022

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-inf...

In the Trenches 324 - Recapping a Busy Week 07.12.2022

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 aro...

Defend the Block 145 - Kentucky Recap 04.12.2022

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 Cal...

In the Trenches 323 - B1G Champs Again! 04.12.2022

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 lin...

In the Trenches 322 - Purdue Preview 02.12.2022

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/priv...

Conqu'ring Heroes 77 - Abby Crumpton Minihan & Debbie Williams-Hoak 01.12.2022

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...

In the Trenches 321 - Donovan Edwards 30.11.2022

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 D...

Defend the Block 144 - Virginia Recap 30.11.2022

The Wolverines dropped a tough one to Virginia on Tuesday night at Crisler Center. Brian reacts to a loss that can be a building block for the team before bringing in color analyst Terry Mills to provide his thoughts (8:00). Then, we hear from Head Coach Juwan Howard (12:00) and listen back to the highlights of the game (17:30). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...

Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Football (Nov. 28) 29.11.2022

Championship Week is here! Jon recaps the big win in Columbus and looks ahead to the week of prep before the matchup with Purdue with three great guests: Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (3:30), Director of Strength and Conditioning Ben Herbert (25:00), and captain Mazi Smith (38:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i...

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