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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

Conqu'ring Heroes 17 - Jen Klein

Jon catches up with women's soccer Head Coach Jen Klein to discuss the first few weeks of the season (0:45), some of the key players on the roster (3:45), an early scouting report on this Friday's clash with Michigan State (11:40), and what March and Women's History Month means to her (16:10). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Mar 09, 202123 min

Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Basketball - 3/8/21

With both programs gearing up for the Big Ten Tournament, we catch up with Juwan Howard (2:30), Phil Martelli (12:00), and Kim Barnes Arico (30:00) to discuss the final week of the regular season, the emotions of senior day last week, and the opportunity this week in Indianapolis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Mar 09, 202145 min

Defend the Block 32 - Michigan State Postgame

Brian Boesch and Terry Mills break down Sunday's tough loss at Michigan State to conclude the regular season. Head Coach Juwan Howard shares his thoughts at the 9:10 mark, while we listen back to the game's key plays starting at the 12:45 mark. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mar 08, 202117 min

Defend the Block 31 - Big Ten Champs!

Celebrate Michigan men's basketball's Big Ten regular season title by reliving all of the best interviews, analysis, and highlights from Thursday's clinching win over Michigan State. We talk to Eli Brooks, Hunter Dickinson, Juwan Howard, Chaundee Brown Jr., C.J. Baird, and Franz Wagner a few minutes after the game, with those conversations starting at the 4:30 mark. Then, Brian and Terry break down the victory, the championship, and all the Senior Day festivities starting at the 16:45 mark. We c...

Mar 05, 202131 min

In the Trenches 176 - Aidan Hutchinson

After breaking down some comments from Head Coach Jim Harbaugh, running back Hassan Haskins, and defensive back Brad Hawkins in this week’s “Seven from 77,” Jon sits down with Aidan Hutchinson to discuss his decision to return to school (18:20), his impressions of the new-look defensive staff and scheme (22:00), his growth to this point and the necessary improvements moving forward (26:45), and the identity of the Wolverines' defensive line (29:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privac...

Mar 04, 202136 min

Defend the Block 30 - Illinois Postgame

It was not the Wolverines' night at Crisler Center on Tuesday night. We talk through the tough loss to the Illini, as Brian shares his observations before welcoming in Terry Mills (5:00) and Head Coach Juwan Howard (8:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mar 03, 202114 min

Conqu'ring Heroes 16 - Erik Bakich

With the baseball season approaching this weekend, Jon chats with Michigan Baseball Head Coach Erik Bakich about the outlook for the program and the Big Ten as a whole (0:45), his revamped coaching staff heading into 2021 (12:20), the team's strengths and most important players (14:45), and his 2020 proposal to change the college baseball calendar (27:20). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Mar 02, 202136 min

Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Basketball - 3/1/21

If you missed our weekly radio show on all things Michigan Basketball, we have you covered! Men's basketball Assistant Coach Saddi Washington joins Brian and Terry at the 1:45 mark, while women's basketball Head Coach Kim Barnes Arico's conversation begins at the 24:50 mark. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Mar 02, 202145 min

Defend the Block 29 - Indiana Postgame

The Wolverines keep rolling with a 73-57 win at Indiana on Saturday afternoon. Brian discusses his key observations before welcoming in the National Champ Terry Mills for his postgame analysis (6:30). Then, Head Coach Juwan Howard (9:45) and leading scorer Franz Wagner (18:00) stop by before Rob recaps the game and plays some of the best radio highlights (22:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Feb 27, 202127 min

Defend the Block 28 - Iowa Postgame

The Wolverines slowed down Iowa's potent offense in a 79-57 victory on Thursday night. Brian and Terry break down Michigan's sixth consecutive win before chatting with leading scorer Franz Wagner (12:50) and Head Coach Juwan Howard (18:00). We conclude with a full highlight recap of the victory (24:15). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Feb 26, 202131 min

In the Trenches 175 - Mo Linguist

In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon and Brian discuss Joe Milton's transfer (6:00), the current status of the quarterback room (7:15), and the coaching staff shuffle (9:15). Then, we welcome new Co-Defensive Coordinator and Defensive Backs Coach Maurice "Mo" Linguist to discuss his transition from the state of Texas to Ann Arbor (22:00), his journey from player to coach (29:00), and his expectations for the defensive backs and the defense as a whole in 2021 and beyond (36:30). See Privacy Policy...

Feb 25, 202145 min

Defend the Block 27 - Hunter Dickinson

Brian catches up with Michigan freshman Hunter Dickinson about Sunday's big victory at Ohio State (6:40), the adjustments he has made throughout the season (10:00), the importance of his film study and relationship with Head Coach Juwan Howard (13:15), and the areas that the team must focus on as the postseason approaches (18:20). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Feb 24, 202127 min

Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Basketball - 2/22/21

One day after a Michigan Basketball sweep over Ohio State, both head coaches joined us on our weekly radio show. Brian and Terry's conversation with Juwan Howard begins at the 1:40 mark, while Kim Barnes Arico stops by at the 25:30 mark. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Feb 23, 202145 min

Defend the Block 26 - Ohio State Postgame

What a win for the Wolverines! Brian Boesch shares his thoughts before welcoming in the National Champ Terry Mills for his analysis (8:10). Then, we chat with Head Coach Juwan Howard (13:00) and Isaiah Livers (20:40) before reliving all of the key highlights from Sunday's win over the Buckeyes (26:20). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Feb 21, 202133 min

Defend the Block 25 - Rutgers Postgame

We break down Thursday's win over Rutgers from all angles. Brian Boesch and Terry Mills share their biggest takeaways before chatting with leading scorer Franz Wagner (9:20) and Head Coach Juwan Howard (12:50). Then, we take you through the highlights from the victory (18:20). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Feb 19, 202123 min

In the Trenches 174 - Mike Macdonald

Jon discusses the latest on spring football, the happenings around Schembechler Hall, and the national coaching carousel in this week's Seven from 77, which begins at the 6:45 mark. Then, Jon chats with Michigan's new Defensive Coordinator Mike Macdonald about his acclimation process to the program and the area (24:30), the various stops in his coaching career (27:45), his vision for the defense in 2021 and beyond (36:10), and getting back into recruiting at the college level (41:45). See Privac...

Feb 18, 202150 min

BONUS: College Sports Now - Brian Boesch

A fellow podcast within the Learfield IMG College family, "College Sports Now" discusses the latest in college football and basketball several times each week. Hosts Stephen Hartzell and Matt Norlander welcome our own Brian Boesch at the 15:00 mark to discuss Michigan men's basketball team's big win at Wisconsin and look ahead at the road ahead for Juwan Howard and the Wolverines. We've also included the first 15 minutes of the episode, to give you an idea of the show. Give College Sports Now a ...

Feb 17, 202130 min

Conqu'ring Heroes 15 - Wolverines Against Racism

In our continuing celebration of Black History Month, Jon welcomes three members of Wolverines Against Racism - creator Briana Nelson (track and field), Haven Essien (rowing), and Josh Nichols (cheer). The group discusses the creation of WAR (1:00), the importance of having difficult conversations (9:10), where we go from here in the fight for social justice (15:30), and the importance of celebrating Black History Month (20:15). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv...

Feb 16, 202126 min

Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Basketball - 2/15/21

Both basketball programs in Ann Arbor returned to play and returned to the win column this week, and we recap it all with both Head Coaches on this week's radio show. Brian and Terry's conversation with Juwan Howard begins at the 2:10 mark, while Kim Barnes Arico joins at the 24:30 mark. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Feb 16, 202145 min

Defend the Block 24 - Wisconsin Postgame

Michigan overcame a 14-point deficit, and a 23-day gap between games, to knock off Wisconsin on Sunday in Madison. Brian and Terry break down the keys to the Wolverines' come-from-behind win before chatting with Head Coach Juwan Howard (11:15) and leading scorer Isaiah Livers (17:50). We wrap up the episode with a full highlight recap of the victory (21:45). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Feb 14, 202128 min

In the Trenches 173 - Ron Bellamy

In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon and Brian discuss Tom Brady's seventh Super Bowl title (5:00), the draft stock of some NFL-bound Wolverines (13:00), and the impact of some of the outgoing transfers (21:00). Then, Jon sits down with new Wide Receivers Coach Ron Bellamy to talk about his journey to coaching (32:30), the path to a state title at West Bloomfield (37:00), the process of considering and joining the Wolverines' staff (42:20), and how he has handled the first few weeks on the job (5...

Feb 11, 202158 min

Defend the Block 23 - Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month, four members of the Michigan Basketball family take part in a special round-table discussion. Naz Hillmon, Akienreh Johnson, Isaiah Livers, and Saddi Washington talk about the importance of Black History Month (1:45), some of the key figures they think about each February (7:20), their emotions during the social injustices and protests in recent months (14:00), and the pride they felt in going through the voting process last year (29:45). See Privacy Policy at ht...

Feb 09, 202140 min

Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Basketball - 2/8/21

With the department-wide pause coming to an end over the weekend, we had both Head Coaches on this week's radio show. Brian and Terry's conversation with Juwan Howard begins at the 1:30 mark and touches on his birthday, the Super Bowl, his team's approach during the pause, and the challenges of getting the team back into game shape. Then, Kim Barnes Arico joins us at the 28:00 mark to discuss her team's approach over the last couple of weeks, the importance of mental health, and the journey ahea...

Feb 09, 202145 min

In the Trenches 172 - Mike Hart

Jon and Brian discuss the three defensive line signees from Wednesday, the new-look coaching staff, and the impacts of the returns of Aidan Hutchinson, Brad Hawkins, and others in this week's "Seven from 77," which begins at the 3:40 mark. Then, new Running Backs Coach Mike Hart joins us to discuss his return to Ann Arbor and Michigan Football (25:40), the coaching lessons he learned during his previous stops (28:40), his keys to success as a recruiter and relationship builder (32:15), and the r...

Feb 04, 202147 min

Defend the Block 22 - Franz Wagner

After Brian discusses the ongoing department-wide pause, Franz Wagner stops by to talk about the mindset of the team during this two-week quarantine (9:00), assess the season to this point and his potential areas for improvement (14:00), and break down the play of some of his teammates, including Hunter Dickinson, Eli Brooks, and Mike Smith (19:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Feb 03, 202130 min

Conqu'ring Heroes 14 - Men's Soccer on Social Justice

We will be featuring several Black History Month-themed episodes here on MGoBlue Podcasts. In this episode of Conqu'ring Heroes, four members of the Wolverines' men's soccer program--Head Coach Chaka Daley, Umar Farouk Osman, Ryan Schultz, and Carlos Tellez--chat with Jon Jansen about the program's "Social Justice 101" initiative (3:30), the deepening of the relationships among members of the team due to the events of the last year (15:20), and their thoughts on where we go from here in society ...

Feb 02, 202130 min

Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Basketball - 2/1/21

Phil Martelli, the Associate Head Coach of Michigan men's basketball, and Kim Barnes Arico, the Head Coach of Michigan women's basketball, join the show to discuss the challenges of the department-wide shutdown and provide an assessment of their teams as we head into February. Phil Martelli joins the show at the 2:00 mark, while Kim Barnes Arico stops by at the 26:40 mark. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...

Feb 02, 202144 min

In the Trenches 171 - Warde Manuel

In the Trenches returns with a wide-ranging conversation with Warde Manuel, the Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics here at the University of Michigan. The topics include the origin of and reaction to Michigan's ongoing athletic department-wide pause (1:40), Head Coach Jim Harbaugh's contract extension and new-look coaching staff (11:30), the return of Mike Hart and Ron Bellamy to Ann Arbor (18:40), and his thoughts on Black History Month (24:30). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri...

Jan 30, 202129 min

Defend the Block 21 - Purdue Postgame

After sharing his initial thoughts on Friday's win over Purdue, Brian chats with Terry Mills (7:20), Head Coach Juwan Howard (11:20) and Eli Brooks (17:35) about the key takeaways from the Wolverines' 13th win of the season. We wrap things up with a full highlight recap (21:40). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jan 23, 202127 min

Defend the Block 20 - Maryland Postgame

Michigan delivered an outstanding bounce-back performance on Tuesday, cruising past Maryland 87-63. Brian Boesch and Terry Mills break down the victory before chatting with leading scorer Isaiah Livers (8:30) and Head Coach Juwan Howard (12:25). We wrap up the episode with a highlight recap (18:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jan 20, 202123 min
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