With training camp underway, Head Coach Jim Harbaugh joins the show to offer his wide-ranging thoughts on the team (1:30), before breaking down what he is seeing from the Wolverines' defense (4:00), special teams (19:45), and offense (23:30) at this stage of camp. In the Trenches is presented by Meijer, presenting sponsor of the 2022 Michigan Football Season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Aug 08, 2022•45 min
Training camp is almost here! Jon and Brian begin the show by introducing Meijer as the new presenting sponsor of In the Trenches, before chatting about the team's trip around Michigan, the approach that the Wolverines must carry over from last season's camp to this one, and a few national topics of interest. Then, Jon catches up with wide receiver Ronnie Bell, who discusses his favorite memories from last week’s trip (26:00), the roller coaster year he has had since his injury in the 2021 opene...
Aug 03, 2022•36 min
Over the next few weeks, we will get to know the men's basketball program's incoming freshman class. First up, Jett Howard chats with Brian about his acclimation process to Ann Arbor (3:00), how his family helped him reach this point in his career (5:00), why he almost committed elsewhere (10:00), and the evolution of his game over the years (13:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Aug 02, 2022•22 min
Fresh off Michigan's appearance at Big Ten Media Day in Indianapolis, Jon and Brian react to what they heard from the Wolverines' representatives - Head Coach Jim Harbaugh, quarterback Cade McNamara, tight end Erick All, defensive lineman Mazi Smith, and defensive back DJ Turner. Some of the topics include the quarterback battle, the team's mindset coming off a championship season, and Coach Harbaugh's TikTok appearances. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not...
Jul 27, 2022•41 min
Brian chats with another new Wolverine this week, as Duke transfer Joey Baker joins the podcast. Baker discusses why he decided to come to the University of Michigan (4:30), his experiences and lessons over the last four years at Duke (9:30), and how he would describe his game and fit with the program (15:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jul 26, 2022•23 min
The fifth and final installment of our 2021 Michigan Football Classics series takes us to Indianapolis for the Big Ten Championship Game. Enjoy some of the biggest moments and our reflections from a 60-minute coronation for the Wolverines, who cruised past Iowa 42-3 for the program's 43rd Big Ten title. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jul 20, 2022•55 min
We continue our profiles of new Wolverines by chatting with women's basketball transfer Greta Kampschroeder, who details her decision to join the Michigan Basketball family (3:30), breaks down her game on the floor (9:00), and shares her early impressions on the team (13:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jul 19, 2022•20 min
This week, Jon and Brian reflect on the late Gary Moeller's impact on and off the field (4:00), react to the Big Ten's additions of USC and UCLA and the ramifications of these huge moves (12:30), and start "prediction season" by discussing some outside opinions on Michigan and a couple of flag plants for Wolverines who will break out in 2022 (31:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jul 13, 2022•37 min
Second-year guard Kobe Bufkin of Michigan men's basketball is our guest this week! Bufkin breaks down his offseason work and goals (3:15), reflects on his big shot against Ohio State back in March (6:45), and details his early impressions of this season's team (9:30). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jul 12, 2022•17 min
Our 2021 Classics series has reached a snowy Saturday in Ann Arbor for the 117th edition of "The Game." Jon and Brian reflect on Michigan's 42-27 victory over Ohio State and listen back to all of the big moments from that incredible afternoon at the Big House. If you want to relive the entirety of our radio broadcast from that day, you can do so at this link . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jul 01, 2022•1 hr 4 min
With the month of July on the horizon, Jon and Brian recap the busy offseason to this point by discussing some key storylines around Michigan Football: the 2021 Big Ten Championship rings the team received (5:30), the Wolverines' new-look staff (9:30), each position unit heading into fall camp (15:30), some of the biggest threats to Michigan's Big Ten title defense (31:00), and a few important items that still need to be sorted out (38:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cal...
Jun 29, 2022•45 min
Incoming men's basketball transfer guard Jaelin Llewellyn stops by to discuss why he chose to join the Wolverines (4:30), details his unique four-year, three-season career at Princeton (9:00), and breaks down his game and acclimation process with the program (15:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jun 28, 2022•22 min
Dave Sulfaro, the Director of Communications at Pro Football Focus and a U-M alumnus, sits down with Jon for a wide-ranging conversation. Sulfaro discusses his experience at last season's Ohio State game (2:30), some takeaways from the Aidan Hutchinson-themed podcast series he did with PFF (7:30), his impressions of the Wolverines for the upcoming season (14:00), and the key storylines he is monitoring in the Big Ten and throughout the national picture (29:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art1...
Jun 22, 2022•46 min
Emily Kiser recently announced that she will use her fifth season of college basketball eligibility and return to Michigan women's basketball. On this week's episode, Kiser reflects on the process of reaching that decision (3:30), shares some thoughts on next season's roster (15:00), and talks about her experience at last week's NIL Summit in Atlanta (19:30). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jun 21, 2022•33 min
We've reached November in our 2021 Classics series, as the guys take you back to Michigan's thrilling win at Penn State. Listen back to the key moments from Wolverines' come-from-behind victory, including every play from the game-winning drive and some postgame thoughts from tight end Erick All. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jun 15, 2022•46 min
We catch up with Isaiah Barnes of Michigan men's basketball on this week's episode! Barnes reflects on his first year in Ann Arbor (4:00), breaks down his improvements on the floor during that time (8:30), and previews some aspects of the team heading into the upcoming season (15:30). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jun 14, 2022•20 min
In our 2021-22 season finale of "Conqu'ring Heroes," Jon chats with Warde Manuel, the Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics here at the University of Michigan. Manuel reacts to the athletic department's "amazing" season (1:30), discusses some of the pandemic-related changes and adversity he and the department faced (6:00), raves about the competitive nature of Michigan's student-athletes and coaches (15:00), and shares his thoughts on Name Image and Likeness and the concept of collectives (19...
Jun 10, 2022•33 min
On this week's "Seven from 77," we discuss Michigan Baseball's heartbreaking loss on Monday, Ronnie Bell's rehab progress, Fred Jackson's return to the program, and much more. Then, Jon welcomes quarterback Cade McNamara to discuss the need for his leadership to expand in 2022 (27:30), his early impressions on other members of the offense (31:00), and his thoughts on the competition at quarterback (37:30). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...
Jun 08, 2022•43 min
Brian catches up with sophomore guard Laila Phelia from Michigan women's basketball on this week's episode! Phelia updates fans on her work since last season ended (3:45), reflects on the journey and chemistry of last year's team (8:00), and shares some thoughts on the current roster's potential and motivations (11:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jun 07, 2022•20 min
Michigan Baseball won the Big Ten Tournament title last week in Omaha! Senior Riley Bertram joins the show to reflect on the Wolverines' path to the championship (1:00), compare this season to the magical 2019 run that ended in Omaha (6:30), and preview the Louisville Regional and Friday's opponent - the Oregon Ducks (11:30). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jun 02, 2022•15 min
We resume our "2021 Classics" series with Michigan's Week 6 clash against Nebraska in Lincoln. Jon and Brian listen back to and reflect on some of the key moments from the Wolverines' 32-29 victory over the Huskers on October 9. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Jun 01, 2022•48 min
Brian catches up with Will Tschetter about his work in the gym and on the court since last season ended (4:00), the unique experience of taking a redshirt year (7:30), the importance of culture within the men's basketball program (13:30), and some of the big games on next season's schedule (21:30). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
May 31, 2022•26 min
We catch up with a Michigan legend on this week's episode - former men's gymnastics Head Coach Kurt Golder. He reflects on his decision to retire (2:00), discusses the success that new Head Coach Yuan Xiao and the program enjoyed last season (5:30), and shares some thoughts on the future of college gymnastics (8:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
May 26, 2022•16 min
During this week's "Seven from 77," Jon and Brian look ahead to a few key storylines and predictions for 2022 Michigan Football (5:30) and talk through some national topics, including the evolution of college football scheduling (14:00). Dave Ablauf, Michigan's Associate Athletic Director for Football Communications, then joins the show to discuss the origins of the program’s upcoming summer trip through the state of Michigan (31:30), some of the team's stops on the trip (37:00), and the team's ...
May 25, 2022•48 min
This offseason, we will relive five of the biggest games from the 2021 season, as we enjoy the memories from the Wolverines' journey to the Big Ten Championship. We begin with Michigan's 31-10 victory over the Washington Huskies on September 11 in front of a Maize Out crowd at the Big House. Jon and Brian share some of their memories from that game, and we listen back to the best parts of the play-by-play radio broadcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not...
May 18, 2022•46 min
Meet new women's basketball assistant coach Erin Batth on this week's episode! Coach Batth shares why she made the move from NC State to Michigan (2:30), describes her coaching and recruiting philosophies (6:30), and provides her early impressions of the program she is joining here in Ann Arbor (15:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
May 17, 2022•22 min
In advance of the postseason for Michigan Rowing, Head Coach Mark Rothstein stops by to share what makes this season's team so special (1:00), break down some of the key individuals on the squad (6:00), and preview Sunday's Big Ten Championships in Indianapolis (9:15). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
May 12, 2022•13 min
On this week's "Seven from 77," Jon and Brian discuss an exciting new project we will be launching next week (2:30) and break down the Wolverines' young, talented defensive line room (15:00). Then, Jon catches up with Mike Morris, one of those key cogs up front on the defensive side, about last season's Big Ten Championship run (31:00), his impressions of the defense and his role within the unit (34:00), and the opportunities ahead for the Wolverines in 2022 (42:00). See Privacy Policy at https:...
May 11, 2022•47 min
Brian catches up with soon-to-be junior Terrance Williams II on this week's episode! Williams discusses what he is up to at this stage of the offseason (5:00), some of his memories from last season's wild ride to the Sweet 16 (11:30), and his areas of focus and excitement level for next season (17:30). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
May 10, 2022•27 min
Fresh off the program's first Big Ten Tournament championship, men's tennis Head Coach Adam Steinberg details the title run from his perspective (1:00) and sets the scene for the NCAA Tournament, which starts on Friday in Ann Arbor against Western Michigan (8:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
May 05, 2022•17 min
