Former Wolverine and current basketball broadcaster Jevohn Shepherd is our guest this week. Shepherd summarizes his opportunity to be part of ESPN's coverage of the 2023 FIBA World Cup, which Team Germany won behind some great performances by Franz and Moe Wagner (4:00). Then, he reflects on his time as a Wolverine, which culminated with the 2009 team's special run to the NCAA Tournament (17:30). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p...
Sep 19, 2023•32 min
We had a fun show on Monday night, as Head Coach Jim Harbaugh joined us at the beginning (with a cameo from junior running back Donovan Edwards). Then, Jon visited with Linebackers Coach Chris Partridge (30:30) and sixth-year senior Mike Barrett (36:30). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Sep 19, 2023•44 min
The Wolverines wrapped up non-conference play with a 31-6 win over Bowling Green on Saturday night at the Big House. Jon, Brian, Doug, and Jack react to Michigan's performance, and then we hear from acting Head Coach Sherrone Moore (23:30), defensive lineman Kris Jenkins (26:45), defensive back Quinten Johnson (30:00), and wide receivers Cornelius Johnson (34:00) and Tyler Morris (36:30). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...
Sep 17, 2023•42 min
Jon gets you ready for Michigan’s non-conference finale with a full breakdown of his Keys to the Game, along with a Locker Room Speech, as the Wolverines prepare for a night game against Bowling Green. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Sep 15, 2023•13 min
We're talking Michigan's women's soccer team, which is off to a 4-1-2 start to the season! Head Coach Jennifer Klein shares her takeaways from a challenging non-conference schedule (1:00), discusses the importance of the senior class (4:00), and previews the rest of the Big Ten (9:30). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Sep 14, 2023•13 min
Jon attempts to put J.J. McCarthy's strong start in perspective (4:00), points out a few players he will be watching on Saturday night against Bowling Green (7:30), and reacts to the rest of last weekend's action across the country (14:00). Then, sophomore defensive lineman Kenneth Grant joins us to recap the defense's performances over the first two weeks (31:00), detail how he has acclimated to his size (34:30), and talks about the improvements he and the program have made from last season (38...
Sep 13, 2023•39 min
We catch up with one of our favorites on the podcast - men's basketball Assistant Coach Saddi Washington. After discussing his daughter's transfer to a Michigan rival, Washington shares some insight on his recruiting philosophies and the program's approach to visits (7:00). Then, he breaks down where the team stands at this point of the offseason (15:00) and reflects on last season's missed opportunities (25:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...
Sep 12, 2023•29 min
We began this week's radio show with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh, who reacted to the Wolverines' win over UNLV, reflected on his memories from September 11, 2001, and discussed his fondness for Bowling Green. Then, Offensive Coordinator Sherrone Moore, who will be the acting Head Coach this weekend, stops by at the 26-minute mark, before transfer center Drake Nugent closes things out at the 36-minute mark. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...
Sep 12, 2023•45 min
Led by two head coaches, the Wolverines took care of business on Saturday with a 35-7 victory over UNLV at the Big House. Jon and Brian break down the win before we hear from Doug Karsch (12:00) and Jack Miller (17:30). Then, Jon interviews first half Head Coach Jay Harbaugh and second half Head Coach Mike Hart (23:00) before Jason Avant catches up with Jaylen Harrell (29:00), Blake Corum (30:00), Roman Wilson (34:00), and Derrick Moore (37:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an...
Sep 10, 2023•42 min
The Wolverines are back in action on Saturday against UNLV, and Jon Jansen prepares you for the non-conference clash with his Keys to the Game and 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 .
Sep 08, 2023•15 min
Michigan Athletics' new Executive Associate Athletic Director of Development Brian Kegler joins us on Conqu'ring Heroes this week. Kegler details how the Development team fits into the big picture of Michigan Athletics (2:00), breaks down some of the ways that Development assists Wolverine student-athletes (7:30), and shares how Michigan fans can learn more and contribute (14:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se...
Sep 07, 2023•16 min
On this week's "Seven from 77," Jon puts a bow on Michigan's season-opening win over ECU (5:00), looks ahead to the preparation for the Wolverines and their two acting head coaches for UNLV (15:00), and recaps the key storylines from the Big Ten and the Top 25 during Week 1 (23:00). Then, fifth-year defensive back Keshaun Harris discusses his transition from track to football (36:00), his performance as a starter last week against ECU (41:00), and the story behind his wearing of the number 36 (4...
Sep 06, 2023•47 min
We visit with women's basketball senior Elise Stuck on this week's edition of Defend the Block. Stuck recaps the team's trip to Italy and Croatia last month (3:30), details her journey to this point in her career (11:00), and looks ahead to the upcoming season for her and the team (17:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Sep 05, 2023•24 min
Per usual, Head Coach Jim Harbaugh joined Jon Jansen at the beginning of this week's edition of the "Inside Michigan Football" Radio Show. Then, Jon chatted with the two men who will be the acting Head Coaches this weekend against UNLV - Jay Harbaugh (20:00) and Mike Hart (31:00). Junior running back Donovan Edwards closes out the show (40:30). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Sep 05, 2023•45 min
Our first postgame episode of the season is jam-packed with analysis and interviews following the Wolverines' 30-3 win over the East Carolina Pirates. Jon and Brian kick off the episode with their initial thoughts before Brian catches up with Doug Karsch (11:00) and Jack Miller (16:00). Then, we share a handful of interviews with you - acting Head Coach Jesse Minter (23:00), center Drake Nugent (26:30), quarterback J.J. McCarthy (28:00), wide receiver Roman Wilson (31:30), running back Blake Cor...
Sep 02, 2023•42 min
The 2023 season is almost here, which means our preview episodes are back! After our radio network scene setter, Jon shares his Keys to the Game for the Wolverines' offense, defense, and special teams before giving us his first Locker Room Speech of the season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Sep 01, 2023•18 min
Conqu'ring Heroes is back for another season! We kick things off with the great Greg Harden, who worked for the University of Michigan Athletic Department from 1986-2019 and finished his tenure as Executive Associate Athletic Director, Student Athlete Health & Welfare. Harden details the evolution of his responsibilities at Michigan (2:00), shares how he has tried to help people when they seek his expertise (7:30), and talks about his new book - Stay Sane in an Insane World (13:30). The book...
Aug 31, 2023•29 min
It's finally game week! Jon and Brian discuss the Wolverines’ coaching staff assignments for the first three games (5:00), Jim Harbaugh's comments about revenue sharing in college football (12:00), and what they will be watching for during a jam-packed Week 1 (18:00) in our "Seven from 77." Then, Jon catches up with newly-elected captain Trevor Keegan. The Wolverines' star offensive lineman reflects on the opportunity to be a 2023 captain (40:00) and shares his thoughts on the team heading into ...
Aug 30, 2023•49 min
Brian catches up with a Michigan legend this week, as Fab Five member Jimmy King makes his Defend the Block debut. King details his return to school to finish his Michigan degree (4:30), discusses why being a presence in this region is so important to him (11:00), and shares some thoughts about the upcoming season for the Wolverines (15:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Aug 29, 2023•26 min
The "Inside Michigan Football" Radio Show is back for another season! Jon kicks off the show by welcoming in Head Coach Jim Harbaugh, who discusses his coaching plan for the three games he will miss and breaks down each position group as we approach week one (2:00). Then, Defensive Coordinator Jesse Minter, who will be the acting Head Coach against East Carolina on Saturday, stops by the program (26:00). We wrap things up with defensive lineman and newly-elected captain Kris Jenkins (38:00). See...
Aug 29, 2023•46 min
Jon kicks things off by reacting to the self-imposed three-game suspension for Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (3:00), updating the other key storylines around fall camp (8:00), and offering his Big Ten and national predictions for the upcoming season (21:00). Then, senior EDGE Jaylen Harrell stops by to share his thoughts on fall camp (40:30), reflect on some of his best memories in his Michigan career (43:00), and look ahead to the upcoming season (45:30). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva...
Aug 23, 2023•48 min
In a wide-ranging conversation, Michigan men's basketball guard Jace Howard recalls his memories from past Miami Heat playoff runs (2:30) and an amazing 2023 NBA Draft for the Howard family and Michigan program (11:30). Then, Jace breaks down his offseason work (17:00), the mindset of the program (21:30), and his early impressions of the roster (27:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Aug 22, 2023•38 min
In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon and Brian discuss Michigan Athletics' exciting new partnership with Champions Circle™ (1:30), the early returns from fall camp (6:00), and some strong performances by former Wolverines in the NFL Preseason (15:00). Then, Jon sits down with senior wide receiver and Hawaii native Roman Wilson. Jon starts by asking him about the tragedy going on in Maui (24:00), before Wilson shares his thoughts on the first couple of weeks of fall camp (29:00) and the potential ...
Aug 16, 2023•39 min
It's always a treat when Associate Head Coach Phil Martelli joins us on Defend the Block! During this visit, Martelli shares his thoughts on the program at this stage of the offseason (1:00) before offering his impressions on most of the players on the Wolverines' roster (10:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Aug 15, 2023•31 min
We begin by reacting to the wild week in conference realignment (5:00) and discussing some key takeaways from Michigan's recent media availability (25:00) in our "Seven from 77" segment. Then, Jon catches up with transfer defensive back Josh Wallace, who details his path to Ann Arbor (38:00), breaks down his style of play (41:30), and shares his thoughts on the team as a whole (45:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n...
Aug 09, 2023•49 min
We talk Michigan women's hoops on this week's episode of Defend the Block, as Brian gets to know a pair of graduate transfers who started their college careers in the MAC. First, Michigan native Taylor Williams discusses her path from Western Michigan to Ann Arbor (3:30). Then, former Bowling Green star Elissa Brett details her journey from Australia to becoming a Falcon and now a Wolverine (15:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.co...
Aug 08, 2023•26 min
Media Day is over, and fall camp is upon us! Jon and Brian break down some of the key comments by the Wolverines' representatives during last week's Big Ten Media Day (4:30) before reacting to the discussion around the timing of The Game (18:30) and Colorado's decision to leave the Pac-12 for the Big 12 (27:45). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Aug 02, 2023•34 min
We kick things off this week by catching up with sophomore point guard Dug McDaniel. After talking about his new dog Ace, McDaniel looks back on his first college basketball season (4:00), details the vibe around the program (8:30), and reacts to Jett Howard and Kobe Bufkin getting drafted (13:00). Then, we get to know Harrison Hochberg, a preferred walk-on who the Wolverines added this offseason. The lifelong Michigan fan detailed his journey to now wearing the Maize and Blue (18:00) before tal...
Aug 01, 2023•28 min
Football season is almost here, so Jon and Brian set the scene for the final few days before fall camp (3:30), and then they break down each team's expectations in the Big Ten (11:00). They conclude with a detailed look at the Wolverines' top two threats in the East - Penn State and Ohio State (33:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jul 26, 2023•42 min
We introduce incoming freshman George Washington III on this week's episode of Defend the Block. Washington recaps his recruiting process (4:00), shares the importance of his upbringing to his basketball career (7:00), and breaks down his style of play (12:30). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jul 25, 2023•19 min
