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.
For the first time, we welcome in men's gymnastics interim Head Coach Yuan Xiao, who discusses his early impressions on the team near the schedule's midpoint (2:00) and some of the key contributors and events for this season's squad (8:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon talks about his early impressions from spring practice (2:30), the new hires within Michigan's Player Personnel department (5:00), and the Wolverines selected in last week's USFL Draft (11:15). Then, Jon sits down with former Michigan quarterback and new Assistant Director of Player Personnel Denard Robinson. Robinson discusses his path to this role since his playing career ended (17:00), breaks down his new responsibilities with the Wolverines (21:00), and re...
What a night at Crisler Center, as the Wolverines cruised past Michigan State 87-70. Brian Boesch breaks down his initial thoughts before welcoming in the national champ Terry Mills (10:00). Then, we hear from leading scorer Hunter Dickinson (17:00) and acting Head Coach Phil Martelli (21:15) before reliving some of the best highlights from the victory (29:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
We begin this week with a great conversation with former Wolverine and current Director of Basketball Operations Chris Hunter, who has moved into the third assistant coach spot with the temporary shuffling of the coaching staff. Then, women's basketball Head Coach Kim Barnes Arico joins the show at around the 25:00 mark to discuss the end of the regular season and look ahead to the third-seeded Wolverines' journey in the Big Ten Tournament. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cal...
Brian recaps a tough Sunday for both the men's and women's programs before welcoming in Terry Mills to analyze the home loss to Illinois (7:00). Then, we hear from acting Head Coach Phil Martelli (11:00) before listening back to the highlights of the men's game. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
We put a spotlight on the surging women's lacrosse program, as Head Coach Hannah Nielsen discusses the team's outstanding 4-0 start (2:00), some of the key contributors so far in 2022 (5:15), and the team's areas for potential growth the rest of the season (11:30). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
The short-handed Wolverines earned a vital win over Rutgers on Wednesday night, and we have you covered with great analysis from Terry Mills (8:30) and C.J. Baird (13:00). Then, we hear from freshman Caleb Houstan (20:30) and acting Head Coach Phil Martelli (23:45) before concluding with a full highlight recap (29:45). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
With spring ball starting up this week, Jon reflects on his conversation with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh from last week (3:30), breaks down the new-look coaching staff (10:15), and sets the scene for Michigan's spring practice work (20:15). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Acting Head Coach Phil Martelli returns this week to discuss a tough 24 hours for the men's basketball program and look ahead to Wednesday's challenging home matchup with Rutgers (1:00). Then, we pivot to Michigan women's basketball, as guard Leigha Brown (22:00) and assistant coach Harry Rafferty (36:00) talk about the critical stretch run and Thursday's key home clash with Michigan State. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...
What a win for the Wolverines at Iowa on Thursday night! Brian Boesch shares his observations from Iowa City before radio analyst Terry Mills reflects on the victory (11:00). Then, we hear from leading scorer Moussa Diabate (15:30) and Head Coach Juwan Howard (17:30) before Rob Joyce takes you through the roller coaster game with a highlight recap (21:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Fresh off signing his new contract with the University of Michigan, Head Coach Jim Harbaugh sits down with Jon Jansen on this bonus edition of In the Trenches. Coach Harbaugh discusses the exploration of potential NFL openings (2:30), some of the new members and roles within the Wolverines' coaching staff (12:00), his impressions on the roster at this point of the offseason (25:30), the plans for this season's Spring Game (33:00), and his memories of the late Al Glick (37:30). See Privacy Policy...
With Name, Image and Likeness a key topic in college athletics, we discuss a new initiative within Michigan Athletics - the VICTORS Local Exchange - with Kurt Svoboda, Associate Athletic Director for External Communications and Public Relations. Kurt introduces this new program and its value to Michigan's student-athletes (1:30), discusses the evolving nature of NIL within collegiate athletics (7:15), and details the positive early returns on this new program among student-athletes and recruits ...
Two weeks ago, we caught up with Dan Dierdorf. On this episode, Jon chats with the other now-retired member of the Wolverines' broadcast booth--Jim Brandstatter. During this lengthy conversation, Brandstatter discusses his early thoughts on retirement (2:00), the transition from the football field to the broadcast booth (6:00), his memories of the great Bob Ufer (13:00), some of the best stories from his broadcast career (21:00), his relationship with the late Frank Beckmann (36:00), and the opp...
We were back live at Pretzel Bell in downtown Ann Arbor for the "Inside Michigan Basketball" radio show. Men's basketball Associate Head Coach Phil Martelli joined us for the first few segments, before we caught up with women's basketball Head Coach Kim Barnes Arico at the 27:00 mark. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
It was a tough night at Crisler Center on Saturday, as the Buckeyes knocked off the Wolverines 68-57. Brian Boesch, Terry Mills (5:30), and Head Coach Juwan Howard (8:00) break it down, with the highlight recap at the end of the episode (14:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
What a night at Crisler Center! We have all the reaction from Michigan's blowout win over third-ranked Purdue on Thursday night, including thoughts from radio analyst Terry Mills (11:30), freshman forward Moussa Diabate (15:00), and Head Coach Juwan Howard (18:15). We finish with the full highlight recap, which you will not want to miss (26:30). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
We have a jam-packed show for you this week! Brian and Terry first welcome men's basketball assistant coach Saddi Washington (4:00), who recaps Tuesday's win at Penn State and looks ahead to Thursday's clash with Purdue. Then, we talk women's basketball with assistant coach Harry Rafferty (23:00), who discusses the surging Wolverines and previews Thursday's trip to East Lansing. We trade in the basketball court for the wrestling mat in our final segment, as head coach Sean Bormet breaks down a g...
After a busy week around Michigan Football, Jon and Brian discuss the ramifications of Jim Harbaugh's return to Ann Arbor, the changes around the coaching staff, and much more in our "Seven from 77" (5:30). Then, Jon shares his thoughts on Tom Brady's retirement and this weekend's Super Bowl in our "Fourth and Short" (21:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
It wasn't easy, but the Wolverines edged Penn State on Tuesday night. After Brian discusses his initial thoughts on the victory, we hear from radio analyst Terry Mills (6:00), senior captain Eli Brooks (10:00), and Head Coach Juwan Howard (11:30). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
The Wolverines suffered a narrow defeat at Purdue on Saturday afternoon. Brian Boesch and Terry Mills break down the loss before we hear from Head Coach Juwan Howard (9:15). This postgame edition concludes with a full highlight recap from Rob Joyce (13:30). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
It's great to catch up with Gabby Wilson from Michigan women's gymnastics this week. She discusses the start of the season for the defending national champions (2:00), details the meaning of competing at a high level in her home state (4:30), shares the meaning of the program's "Educate US" initiative (9:00), and breaks down her role on the Big Ten's Equality Coalition (14:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-...
Fresh off a remarkable final season in the Michigan broadcast booth, Dan Dierdorf joins the show to discuss a number of topics: fellow Wolverine great Tom Brady's retirement this week (1:45), the decision to retire from the broadcast booth alongside Jim Brandstatter (7:00), his impressions of the Wolverines' growth and future as a program (15:15), his thoughts on the future of college football as a whole (22:00), and some of the best memories from his broadcast career (30:00). See Privacy Policy...
Brian gives his take on Tuesday's narrow win and the opportunity to work with former Wolverine CJ Baird, who was the third member of the radio broadcast. Then, we hear the postgame thoughts from Terry Mills (10:30) and CJ Baird (14:40) before sharing conversations with Head Coach Juwan Howard (21:00) and leading scorer Hunter Dickinson (26:30). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Once again, Michigan men's basketball Associate Head Coach Phil Martelli joins the show to discuss the Wolverines' two games last week and his impressions of the Big Ten so far this season. Then, we get a preview of the 2022 Michigan Baseball team with Head Coach Erik Bakich (30:30). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
It was a tough day for the Wolverines in East Lansing on Saturday. Brian reflects on the loss to the Spartans before welcoming in radio analyst Terry Mills (8:30) and Head Coach Juwan Howard (11:30) to get their thoughts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
We stay on a diamond this week on Conqu'ring Heroes, as Michigan Baseball Head Coach Erik Bakich stops by the show. Bakich discusses his excitement for the upcoming season, including a big opening weekend in Texas (2:00), an overview of the club's pitching staff (8:00), and his thoughts on the Wolverines' position players (19:30). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
The Wolverines edged Northwestern on Wednesday night in Ann Arbor, and we have the full breakdown on this postgame edition! Brian shares his initial thoughts before welcoming in his broadcast partner Terry Mills (10:00). Then, we hear from Head Coach Juwan Howard (16:30) and freshman forward Caleb Houstan (21:00) before replaying back some of the key highlights from the victory (24:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...
Jon shares his thoughts on a few offensive position battles (5:15) and reacts to a wild weekend of NFL postseason action (12:30) during this week's "Seven from 77." Then, we hear from one of the newest members of the College Football Hall of Fame--former Michigan defensive lineman Mark Messner. He shares his initial reaction to the recent announcement (26:00), reflects on his time at the University of Michigan (30:00), and details the meaning of his teammates to his career (42:30). See Privacy P...
Brian Boesch and Terry Mills spend an hour with Michigan men's basketball Associate Head Coach Phil Martelli, who discusses the Wolverines' strong victory at Indiana on Sunday, the progress he has seen from some individuals on the team, and some memories from various unique college basketball venues. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
The Wolverines turned in one of their best performances of the season on Sunday at Indiana, as Michigan took down the Hoosiers 80-62. Brian Boesch and Terry Mills break down the victory before we hear from Head Coach Juwan Howard (9:00), sophomore Hunter Dickinson (12:00), and sophomore Terrance Williams II (13:30). The podcast concludes with a bunch of happy highlights from the 18-point blowout (16:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art...
