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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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Episodes

Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Basketball - 1/18/21

Brian Boesch and Terry Mills catch up with the two Head Coaches of Michigan Basketball on this week's radio show. Juwan Howard joins the show at the 2:40 mark, while Kim Barnes Arico stops by at the 25:15 mark, as we discuss the importance of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day and look ahead to a busy week for both programs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jan 19, 202145 min

Defend the Block 19 - Minnesota Postgame

The Wolverines suffered their first loss of the season at Minnesota on Saturday. After sharing his thoughts on the game, Brian chats with Terry Mills (7:30) and Head Coach Juwan Howard (10:45) to break down the loss. We conclude with a full game recap (14:30). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jan 16, 202121 min

Defend the Block 18 - Wisconsin Postgame

The Wolverines continued their torrid start to the season with a 77-54 thumping of Wisconsin to improve to 11-0 on the season. Brian Boesch shares his observations from the game before chatting with Terry Mills (8:30), Isaiah Livers (13:00), and Juwan Howard (17:15) about the victory. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jan 13, 202129 min

Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Basketball - 1/11/21

The only Division I university with an undefeated men's and women's basketball program? The University of Michigan. We catch up with the head coaches of both programs here on this week's edition of Inside Michigan Basketball. Juwan Howard's conversation begins at the 3:30 mark, while Kim Barnes Arico's conversation begins at the 22:40 mark. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jan 12, 202145 min

Defend the Block 17 - Minnesota Postgame

We break down Michigan's dominant win over Minnesota from all angles. Brian dissects another breakout performance by Hunter Dickinson before Terry Mills offers his analysis (5:45). Then, the guys talk to Head Coach Juwan Howard (10:20) and forward Brandon Johns, Jr., (18:00) about the victory. We conclude with a highlight recap from the Wolverines' 10th straight win (20:30). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-...

Jan 07, 202126 min

Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Basketball - 1/4/21

Fresh off victories for both programs against Northwestern on Sunday, Brian Boesch and Terry Mills talk Michigan men's basketball with assistant coach Saddi Washington (1:40) and Michigan women's basketball with Head Coach Kim Barnes Arico (25:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jan 05, 202145 min

Defend the Block 16 - Northwestern Postgame

The Wolverines improved to 9-0 with a blowout win over Northwestern in a battle of ranked teams at Crisler Center. We have the full breakdown, including Brian Boesch's key observations (2:00), Terry Mills' postgame analysis (6:00), interviews with Chaundee Brown, Jr., (9:15) and Head Coach Juwan Howard (13:00), and a full highlight recap (19:45). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jan 04, 202125 min

Defend the Block 15 - Maryland Postgame

The Wolverines improved to 8-0 on Thursday night at Maryland, and we have the full recap of the win here on our postgame edition of Defend the Block. Brian and Terry break down the key performers and moments before catching up with Head Coach Juwan Howard (10:30) and point guard Mike Smith (17:30). We conclude with a full highlight recap. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jan 01, 202128 min

Defend the Block 14 - Brandon Wade

Brian breaks down a few interesting clips from Terrance Williams II and Hunter Dickinson in advance of Thursday's matchup at Maryland. Then, Brandon Wade, who is now eligible after sitting out a year following his transfer from Duquesne, stops by to discuss his unique journey to this program and the mental health challenges of the last 12 months (8:40), some of his memories of being a Michigan fan since birth (16:15), the importance of his parents on him as a player and person (20:15), and a bre...

Dec 30, 202036 min

Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Basketball - 12/28/20

We are joined by two vital members of the men's basketball coaching staff this week. Associate Head Coach Phil Martelli stops by to discuss the first road trip to Nebraska, the growth of Hunter Dickinson, and his shoutout on Monday Night Football a few weeks back (conversation starts at the 1:45 mark). Then, Video Analyst Jaaron Simmons talks about his role with the program, his playing career at the college level, and some memories from the 2018 run to the Final Four (conversation starts at the...

Dec 29, 202045 min

Defend the Block 13 - Nebraska Postgame

We have a full breakdown of Michigan's victory at Nebraska on Christmas. After Brian shares his opening thoughts, he welcomes Terry Mills (7:30), Head Coach Juwan Howard (11:00), and Franz Wagner (16:30) to discuss the Wolverines’ strong performance. We conclude with a full highlight recap of Michigan's seventh straight win (20:15). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Dec 26, 202026 min

Defend the Block 12 - Mike Smith

After discussing the current situation around the women's basketball program, Brian welcomes Michigan men's basketball guard Mike Smith to the show to discuss his hair style (5:45), the importance of family in his life and basketball career (8:15), the process of acclimating into the Michigan basketball program (14:15), and his observations on some of his teammates (18:30). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i...

Dec 23, 202032 min

Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Basketball - 12/21/20

Brian Boesch and the birthday boy Terry Mills chat with Head Coach Juwan Howard about the team's activities over the last week with no games, the opportunity to play on Christmas Day, and much more (conversation starts at the 3:40 mark). Then, the Director of Basketball Operations for men's basketball, former Wolverine standout Chris Hunter, stops by to discuss his role in the schedule switch from NC State to Toledo earlier this month and the protocols in place for road game travel (conversation...

Dec 22, 202045 min

In the Trenches 170 - Coach Harbaugh on Signing Day

The Michigan Football family has grown here today, as 20 young men have signed their National Letters of Intent to play at the University of Michigan. Jon Jansen recaps it all with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh, who shares his excitement about this big day for the program and discusses each player in the class (offensive players begin at the 11:15 mark; defensive players start at the 26:45 mark). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...

Dec 17, 202043 min

Defend the Block 11 - Dickinson, Williams & Brown

We have discussed the close bond that Hunter Dickinson and Terrance Williams II have, so we invited them both on the show (at the same time) to discuss their early memories of each other (4:00), how their recruiting processes developed and led them to Michigan (8:30), the challenges of being incoming freshmen during a pandemic (15:30), and their impressions of the team through six games (23:15). Then, Hailey Brown of Michigan women's basketball joins us to talk about coping with the outside chal...

Dec 16, 202050 min

Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Basketball - 12/14/20

Michigan's basketball programs are a combined 11-0, and we chat with both Head Coaches on this week's edition of Inside Michigan Basketball. Juwan Howard discusses Sunday's victory over Penn State and the plans for his team during this 12-day gap between games (2:00). Then, Kim Barnes Arico talks about her team's 5-0 non-conference showing and Saturday's Big Ten opener at Illinois (25:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...

Dec 15, 202042 min

Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Football - 12/14/20

It's our season finale of Inside Michigan Football. Jon Jansen catches up with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh to discuss the matchup with Iowa and the team's journey back to the field after back-to-back cancellations (1:30). Then, senior Carlo Kemp talks about the emotional last two weeks and his responsibilities as a captain during this difficult time (17:30). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Dec 15, 202032 min

Defend the Block 10 - Penn State Postgame

Michigan earned a gritty 62-58 win over Penn State on Sunday in the Big Ten opener. After Brian shares his key observations from the victory, he catches up with Terry Mills (6:45), Hunter Dickinson (9:45), and Head Coach Juwan Howard (13:00). Our episode concludes with a full highlight recap of Michigan's sixth straight victory (18:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Dec 13, 202024 min

Michigan Football Classics 8 - 2008 vs. Florida

Unfortunately, Michigan Football was unable to play this weekend, so we took a trip down memory lane to the final game of the Lloyd Carr era to relive the Wolverines' thrilling victory over Florida in the 2008 Capital One Bowl. The game broadcast begins at the 17:00 mark. The second half gets going at the 1:05:00 mark. Jon and Brian break down the victory, with all the key highlights, beginning at the 2:09:00 mark. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ...

Dec 13, 20202 hr 20 min

In the Trenches 169 - Another Cancellation

For a second straight week, the Wolverines are unable to compete on the football field. Jon shares his thoughts on the disappointment surrounding the cancellation of The Game against Ohio State (5:00). Then, we react to some important comments from Director of Athletics Warde Manuel (7:30) and Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (12:45) regarding the situation. Our episode concludes with Jon's thoughts on the Big Ten's decision to remove the six-game minimum from the Big Ten title game (20:00), the College ...

Dec 10, 202034 min

Defend the Block 9 - Toledo Postgame

Michigan embraces the "sudden change" to its schedule and cruises past Toledo on Wednesday night at Crisler Center. Brian and Terry discuss the key parts of Wednesday's win and the potential impact of Austin Davis' injury. Then, senior guard Eli Brooks (8:45) and Head Coach Juwan Howard (11:40) join us before we listen back to the radio highlights from the victory (16:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...

Dec 10, 202020 min

Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Basketball - 12/7/20

Our weekly "Inside Michigan Basketball" radio shows are back! Brian Boesch and Terry Mills chat with Juwan Howard (2:20) and Kim Barnes Arico (26:15) about the latest in Wolverines men's and women's basketball. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 08, 202044 min

Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Football - 12/7/20

With The Game scheduled for this weekend, Jon catches up with a couple of members of the broadcast crew to discuss Michigan-Ohio State. Dan Dierdorf joins us at the 1:30 mark to talk about his childhood memories of the rivalry while growing up in Ohio, the hope that this week's game will happen, and what he would say to the team right before facing the Buckeyes. Then, Doug Karsch recalls his favorite memories from the rivalry and tells us what it means to be on the broadcast crew, with that conv...

Dec 08, 202037 min

Defend the Block 8 - UCF Postgame

After falling behind early, the Wolverines surged past Central Florida to improve to 4-0 on the season. Brian shares his thoughts on Michigan's come-from-behind win before welcoming in Terry Mills (5:00). Then, we catch up with freshman Terrance Williams II (8:20) and Head Coach Juwan Howard (11:00) before playing back the radio highlights (16:10). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Dec 07, 202022 min

Michigan Football Classics 7 - 2011 vs. Notre Dame

With this weekend's game against Maryland canceled, we relive the first night game, and one of the best games, in Michigan Stadium history. Jon catches up with Jim Brandstatter about the current situation for the Wolverines and what he remembers from that amazing September night nine years ago (10:30). The start of the 2011 broadcast comes at the 35:00 mark. The incredible final drive begins at the 1:58:30 mark. Jon and Brian provide a highlight recap of the game at the 2:07:45 mark. See Privacy...

Dec 06, 20202 hr 27 min

In the Trenches 168 - Reaction to Saturday's Cancellation

With the news of Saturday's cancellation and the pausing of football activities still fresh, we discuss some of the most important comments from Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics Warde Manuel and Medical Director Dr. Sami Rifat (3:30). Then, Jon shares his thoughts on Kirk Herbstreit's comments about Michigan from Tuesday night (10:30), how the players should approach this pause (18:30), the goals for the season if and when games resume (26:30), and some national storylines heading into t...

Dec 03, 202038 min

Defend the Block 7 - Ball State Postgame

Michigan posted a convincing victory on Wednesday over Ball State. Brian shares his thoughts on some of the key contributors before welcoming in Terry Mills to get his analysis (4:50). Then, we visit with Franz Wagner after his 14-point performance (8:00). Head Coach Juwan Howard stops by after that to discuss the team's strong offensive effort and his son Jace's first collegiate playing time (12:00). We conclude with a highlight recap of the victory (16:45). See Privacy Policy at https://art19....

Dec 03, 202022 min

Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Football - 11/30/20

We had plenty to discuss on this week's "Inside Michigan Football" radio show. Jon chatted with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh about the football program's pause out of an abundance of caution, his analysis of the film from Saturday's game against Penn State, and this weekend's scheduled matchup with Maryland (1:00). Then, Jon welcomes Running Backs Coach and Special Teams Coordinator Jay Harbaugh (16:30) and viper Michael Barrett (32:30) to the program. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy ...

Dec 01, 202042 min

Defend the Block 6 - Oakland Postgame

Michigan survives a scare from Oakland on Sunday, winning 81-71 in overtime. Brian Boesch and Terry Mills offer their key observations before catching up with Head Coach Juwan Howard (8:30) and freshman Hunter Dickinson (13:20), who starred in the victory. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 30, 202023 min

In the Trenches 167 - Penn State Recap

Jon discusses his biggest takeaways from Saturday's loss to Penn State. Then, we catch up with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (8:45), offensive lineman Andrew Stueber (13:45), and tight end Nick Eubanks (17:00) before briefly looking ahead to next week's matchup with Maryland. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Nov 28, 202021 min
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