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.
On this week's radio show, Jon sits down with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (3:00), defensive back R.J. Moten (25:30), and Safeties Coach Ron Bellamy (33:30) to discuss Saturday's game in East Lansing and look ahead to the Hoosiers' visit to Ann Arbor this weekend. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
We recap Saturday's tough loss to Michigan State with Jon's analysis, followed by interviews with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (7:00), quarterback Cade McNamara (8:40), defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson (10:00), and wide receiver Andrel Anthony (11:45). The episode concludes with the thoughts of Jim Brandstatter and Dan Dierdorf (15:00) and a quick look-ahead from Jon (20:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...
We're closing in on Saturday's HUGE matchup in East Lansing. Get ready for this clash of 7-0 teams with the radio network scene setter, 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 .
Ahead of a couple of huge matches in Ann Arbor this weekend, Jon talks Michigan volleyball with senior Paige Jones. They discuss the team's solid start to the season (1:45), her journey from Ohio to the University of Michigan (5:30), and the keys for the stretch run within Big Ten play (9:30). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jon talks about the meaning of the Michigan-Michigan State rivalry in the state and breaks down some of the Spartans' best players in this week's "Seven from 77" (4:00). Then, tight end Erick All stops by to discuss his recent performances as a pass catcher and blocker (26:00) and look ahead to this weekend's huge matchup with MSU (30:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Brian catches up with super senior Eli Brooks, who discusses his school-related goals during his fifth year at Michigan (9:00), the decision-making process behind returning for this season (11:30), some of the key players on this year's team (16:30), and the motivation around the program following the Elite Eight loss (26:15). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Our coverage during Michigan State week began on Monday night with the "Inside Michigan Football" radio show. Jon talked with Offensive Coordinator Josh Gattis (3:00), Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (19:15), and offensive lineman Andrew Stueber (34:30) about last weekend's win over Northwestern and the 7-0 versus 7-0 matchup coming up on Saturday afternoon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
The Wolverines improved to 7-0 on Saturday, and we have all the best postgame sound for you here on this episode of In the Trenches! Jon and Brian break down the victory before we share interviews with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (8:00), center Andrew Vastardis (11:45), quarterback Cade McNamara (13:00), running back Blake Corum (16:30), and defensive back DJ Turner (20:30). We conclude with thoughts from Jim Brandstatter and Dan Dierdorf (23:30) and Jon's initial thoughts on next Saturday's matchup...
The Wolverines are back at the Big House on Saturday afternoon! Get ready for the matchup with the Wildcats with our radio network scene setter, 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 .
We continue to catch up with Hall of Honor inductees here on Conqu'ring Heroes! This week, we begin with Sarah Cain of women's gymnastics, who discusses her journey to U-M back in the late 1990s (2:00) and reflects on the meaning of last year's team winning the program's first national championship (8:30). Then, former football safety Tripp Welborne joins the show to talk about the family nature of the Wolverines' athletic department (15:45), the success of the program while he wore the Winged H...
On this week's "Seven from 77," Jon discusses his early thoughts on Northwestern (8:00) and the big storylines across the Big Ten and the Top 25 (13:00). Then, we share a pair of great interviews with you. First, defensive lineman Mazi Smith stops by to discuss his improvement throughout the season (24:15), the ways he utilized the bye week (26:45), and his mentality on the field and in the locker room (29:45). We wrap up the show by learning about the George Jewett Trophy with its creator, U-M ...
Brian shares his observations from Friday's men's basketball Media Day before chatting with Dylan Burkhardt of UMHoops.com. Dylan discusses some of the key storylines around Michigan's top players (14:00), his impressions of the talented freshman class (23:30), and his early thoughts on the rest of the Big Ten (33:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
On this week's radio show, Jon catches up with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (4:00), Quarterbacks Coach Matt Weiss (25:00), and quarterback Cade McNamara (34:30), as the Wolverines prepare for Saturday's trophy game against Northwestern. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
In advance of the Hall of Honor induction ceremony later this month, Jon chats with former field hockey star Kelli Gannon, one of the six honorees. Gannon reflects on some of the key moments of her Wolverines career (2:00), talks about playing with and following the coaching career of her sister and Michigan assistant Kristi Gannon Fisher (6:30), and rehashes some of her great memories in Ann Arbor (9:30). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...
In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon and Brian share some final thoughts on Saturday's impressive win at Nebraska (4:00) and talk about some of the big storylines around the Big Ten and the Top 25 (16:00). Then, Jon chats with wide receiver Mike Sainristil about his great catch at Nebraska on Saturday (29:00), the impact of the evolving wide receiver room on the entire team (32:00), and why Saturday's game was so special to him (34:45). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ...
Senior forward Brandon Johns, Jr., is our guest this week, and he reflects on the strange nature of last season (6:30), dissects the improvements in his game (8:20), breaks down some of the other key Wolverines and the vibe around the team (10:30), and shares his excitement for the return of crowds at home and on the road (18:45). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
It may be a bye week, but we still have plenty of great content for you from Monday's radio show! Jon Jansen sits down with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (3:30), linebacker Josh Ross (19:30), and quarterback Cade McNamara (31:00) to reflect on Saturday's victory at Nebraska and discuss the road ahead for the Wolverines. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
What a win in Lincoln! Jon and Brian break down the game before we share our postgame interviews with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (8:15), kicker Jake Moody (13:00), quarterback Cade McNamara (14:30), running back Blake Corum (18:30), and defensive back Brad Hawkins (22:00). We conclude with Jim Brandstatter and Dan Dierdorf's postgame analysis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Get ready for Saturday's Big Ten clash in Lincoln with our preview episode! You get to hear the radio network scene setter a day early. Then, Jon details his Keys to the Game for Michigan's offense, defense, and special teams, before concluding with his popular 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 ....
We focus on Michigan's unbeaten field hockey team this week, as Jon catches up with captains Halle O'Neill and Anna Spieker. O'Neill discusses the team's strong start to the season (2:30) and reflects on her time at Michigan as a student and an athlete (11:00). Then, Spieker talks about her role as a captain and a leader (14:30) and managing the expectations of being one of the top teams in the nation (18:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...
In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon reflects once more on Saturday's beatdown of the Badgers (3:00), shares his thoughts on the status of Nebraska heading into this weekend's matchup (12:00), and touches on some of the biggest stories in the Big Ten and Top 25 (15:00). Then, wide receiver Roman Wilson joins the show to discuss the celebration after last weekend's win at Wisconsin (27:00), his overall approach to the game (29:00), the evolution of the Wolverines' receiver group and offense (30:30...
Brian catches up with men's basketball assistant coach Howard Eisley about his journey to Ann Arbor (5:30), the camaraderie of the program's coaching and support staff (9:45), and his early impressions of this year's team (15:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
On this week's radio show, Jon sits down with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (3:30), linebacker Nikhai Hill-Green (23:00), and Defensive Coordinator Mike Macdonald (32:00) to discuss the latest around the program, as the Wolverines begin preparations for Saturday's matchup at Nebraska. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jon and Brian break down Michigan's impressive road win at Wisconsin before we share postgame interviews with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (10:15), wide receiver Cornelius Johnson (14:00), quarterback Cade McNamara (15:45), linebacker David Ojabo (19:00), and wide receiver Roman Wilson (22:00). Then, Jon gives his early thoughts on next week’s trip to Nebraska. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Kickoff in Madison is almost upon us! Get ready for Saturday’s game with the preview episode, featuring our radio network's scene setter, 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 .
With the hockey season almost upon us, Jon sits down with Head Coach Mel Pearson to discuss the excitement and expectations surrounding the upcoming season (1:15), his players' growth on and off the ice (10:00), his observations on many of the team's key players (16:00), and the other contenders around the Big Ten (21:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jon puts the finishing touches on last week's win over Rutgers (3:00), looks ahead to a few key storylines in Saturday's matchup at Wisconsin (8:00), and shares his observations from the Big Ten and the Top 25 (12:50) during this week's "Seven from 77." Then, defensive back Vincent Gray stops by to discuss his improvements from last season to this season (24:00), acclimation into this new-look defensive scheme (26:30), and thoughts on this weekend’s big game in Madison (28:00). See Privacy Polic...
We talk Michigan women's basketball this week, as Brian catches up with Head Coach Kim Barnes Arico about the busy offseason for her and the program (5:00), her thoughts on some of the key players on this season's team (10:15), and her early analysis of the Big Ten heading into 2021-22 (22:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
On this week's radio show, Jon sits down with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (3:00), sophomore running back Blake Corum (23:00), and Running Backs Coach Mike Hart (30:00) to discuss last week's win over Rutgers and this weekend's trip to Wisconsin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Behind some big plays from their defense down the stretch, the Wolverines knocked off Rutgers 20-13 in the Big Ten opener on Saturday. Jon and Brian break down the victory before we share postgame interviews with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (6:45), David Ojabo (10:00), Nikhai Hill-Green (11:30), Junior Colson (14:30), and Chris Hinton (17:15). We conclude with the postgame thoughts of Jim Brandstatter and Dan Dierdorf, followed by Jon's early thoughts on next weekend's trip to Wisconsin. See Privacy...
