Welcome to MGoBlue Podcasts -- the podcast home of Michigan Athletics. Here at MGoBlue Podcasts, you'll find several recurring series:
In the Trenches, Presented by Meijer: Jon Jansen offers fans an exclusive look at the Wolverines football team, including one-on-one interviews, scouting reports and much more.
Defend the Block: Brian Boesch, play-by-play voice of Michigan men's basketball, updates fans on U-M's hoops programs with in-depth interviews and game recaps.
Conqu'ring Heroes: Get the latest on Michigan Athletics and get closer to the student-athletes, coaches and stories that make this athletic department special.
Jon and Brian will livestream some podcast elements, along with special video-only content, on the Michigan Athletics YouTube channel throughout the year -- including most Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
MGoBlue Podcasts are produced by the Michigan Sports Network from LEARFIELD in partnership with Michigan Athletics, and they are part of the Varsity Podcast Network.
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About Jon Jansen
A first team All-America offensive tackle and Academic All-American in 1998, Jansen set Michigan's school record by starting all 50 games during his four-year playing career at right tackle. He received Michigan's Big Ten Medal of Honor in 1999 for his academic, athletic and community service accomplishments. Jansen was a two-time captain who led the Wolverines to back-to-back conference titles (1997-98) and was a leader on the 1997 national championship team. A two-time All-Big Ten first team performer, Jansen was named the 1998 Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year. Jansen was chosen by the Washington Redskins in the second round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He played 11 seasons in the NFL for the Redskins and Detroit Lions.
The Wolverines earned a rivalry win on Saturday in East Lansing! We begin this postgame episode with the radio crew's reaction to Michigan's 31-20 victory over the Spartans. Then, our locker room interviews begin around the 20:30 mark, as Jon caught up with Head Coach Sherrone Moore, and Jason chatted with four players: Derrick Moore, Brandyn Hillman, Jordan Marshall, and Blake Frazier.
Published on 10/26/2025
The Wolverines won a roller coaster exhibition game over St. John's on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. Brian Boesch and Terry Mills react to the overtime victory for the Maize and Blue. Our postgame interviews begin around the 13:15 mark, as Brian visits with Head Coach Dusty May, junior Aday Mara, and senior Roddy Gayle, Jr.
Published on 10/25/2025
The State Championship Game is almost here! Jon Jansen gets you ready for the Wolverines' clash with the Spartans by sharing our radio network scene setter, breaking down his Keys to the Game, and bringing you another Locker Room Speech.
Published on 10/23/2025
Wrestling season is almost here, so Jon catches up with eighth-year Head Coach Sean Bormet on this week's episode of Conqu'ring Heroes. Bormet discusses his team's offseason work, some of the key wrestlers on the roster, and the program's home schedule, which begins on November 9 against VMI.
Published on 10/23/2025
Jon reflects on the best aspects of Michigan's win over Washington, details the emotions around the Michigan-Michigan State rivalry, and reacts to another wild week of college football in our "Seven from 77." Then, Michigan's newest #77, left tackle Blake Frazier, stops by around the 30:45 mark to discuss his play in relief of Evan Link last week and the opportunity ahead for the Wolverines in East Lansing.
Published on 10/22/2025
Michigan earned a massive victory on Saturday at the Big House, 24-7 over the Washington Huskies. The episode begins with analysis from Jon, Brian, Doug, and Jack on how the Wolverines got the job done. Our locker room interviews begin around the 22-minute mark, as Jon visited with Head Coach Sherrone Moore, and Jason caught up with Zack Marshall, Deakon Tonielli, Semaj Morgan, Bryce Underwood, TJ Metcalf, and Zeke Berry.
Published on 10/18/2025
Our postgame episodes are back! Michigan dropped a wild exhibition game to Cincinnati on Friday night at Crisler Center. Brian Boesch and Terry Mills share their thoughts on the two-point loss before Head Coach Dusty May (12:15) and sophomore L.J. Cason (15:20) stop by the show.
Published on 10/17/2025
A massive game at the Big House is set for Saturday, as the 4-2 Wolverines meet the 5-1 Huskies. This preview edition of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer, brings you our radio network scene setter, the Keys to the Game, and Jon's Locker Room Speech!
Published on 10/16/2025
It's a new era for Michigan Women's Gymnastics, as Maile'ana Kanewa-Hermelyn recently took over as Head Coach for the retiring Bev Plocki. On this week's episode, Kanewa-Hermelyn discusses her excitement for this new role, breaks down her work so far as Head Coach, and previews some key components to this season's roster.
Published on 10/16/2025
On this week's "Seven from 77," Jon pinpoints the biggest issues from last week's loss to USC, shares some areas for Michigan to build around, and offers an early preview of the Washington Huskies. Then, around the 32:45 mark, punter Hudson Hollenbeck stops by to discuss some of the key aspects of his job and share the emotional story of losing his mother to cancer. This weekend's game against Washington is Michigan's first "Block Cancer" game.
Published on 10/15/2025
Head Strength and Conditioning coach Matt Aldred is Brian's guest this week. Aldred discusses his takeaways from year one in Ann Arbor, the partnerships he forges with each men's basketball player, and how he approaches his unique role.
Published on 10/14/2025
The radio crew kicks off the episode with some analysis of the Wolverines' road loss to the Trojans on Saturday night. Then, around the 13-minute mark, our postgame interviews begin. Jon sits down with Head Coach Sherrone Moore, and Jason talks with five players - TJ Guy, Andrew Marsh, Andrew Sprague, Marlin Klein, and Zack Marshall.
Published on 10/12/2025
The Wolverines head west for a massive showdown against USC on Saturday night. Gear up for the game with our radio network scene setter, the Keys to the Game, and Jon's Locker Room Speech right here on In the Trenches, presented by Meijer!
Published on 10/9/2025
We talk Michigan Field Hockey with first-year Head Coach Kristi Gannon Fisher this week! She reacts to a 2-0 home weekend, breaks down some of the team's key players, and reflects on her upcoming Hall of Honor induction.
Published on 10/9/2025
We have a jam-packed episode of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer, as Jon and Brian discuss some of the key storylines around the Wolverines' trip to USC during this week's "Seven from 77." Then, around the 36-minute mark, running back Jordan Marshall discusses his relationship with Justice Haynes, his season to this point, and the matchup with the Trojans.
Published on 10/8/2025
Last week, Michigan men's basketball held its annual local Media Day, so Brian brought back his random, non-basketball questions so that we could get to know the guys a bit more. This year, he talked to every player on the roster, and they all delivered some great answers!
Published on 10/7/2025
The Wolverines celebrated Homecoming with a Big Ten victory - 24-10 over Wisconsin on Saturday at the Big House. Jon Jansen, Brian Boesch, Doug Karsch, and Jack Miller react to the victory. Then, our postgame interviews begin around the 22-minute mark, as Jon visits with Head Coach Sherrone Moore, and Jason Avant catches up with four players: Rod Moore, TJ Metcalf, Donaven McCulley, and Bryce Underwood.
Published on 10/4/2025
Michigan's return to the Big House is less than 48 hours away! Jon prepares you for the Wolverines' matchup against Wisconsin with his Keys to the Game and weekly Locker Room Speech.
Published on 10/2/2025
Michigan women's soccer is in the heart of Big Ten play, and Head Coach Jennifer Klein joins us this week on Conqu'ring Heroes! Klein discusses her team's current two-game winning streak, some of the key players on her roster, and a big home game coming up next Thursday in Ann Arbor.
Published on 10/2/2025
On this week's "Seven from 77," Jon and Brian break down the impacts of last week's bye, set the scene for a big month of October, and react to a wild weekend of Big Ten action. Then, at the 33:20 mark, two-time captain Rod Moore reflects on his long-awaited return to the field and discusses the Wolverines' potential for the rest of the season.
Published on 10/1/2025
With his final collegiate season quickly approaching, graduate student Will Tschetter stops by Defend the Block to reflect on last season's incredible accomplishments, detail his and the team's offseason, break down his unique academic and athletic schedule, and share the team's mindset heading into a season with high expectations.
Published on 9/30/2025
Before a huge Maize Out matchup against Michigan State this Friday night, men's soccer Head Coach Chaka Daley joins us to recap the Wolverines' 5-0-2 start, including a huge win over #1 Indiana, and preview the clash with the Spartans in Ann Arbor.
Published on 9/25/2025
On this week's "Seven from 77," Jon dissects Michigan's success along both lines in Lincoln, assesses the team's continuity without Head Coach Sherrone Moore, and reacts to the key storylines elsewhere in college football. Then, around the 36-minute mark, sophomore linebacker Cole Sullivan discusses his growth as a player and looks ahead to the bye weekend and the opportunities ahead.
Published on 9/24/2025
Our final introductory interview for Michigan men's basketball comes your way this week, as Germany native Malick Kordel details his transition from handball to basketball, breaks down the strides he has made in basketball, and shares his early thoughts on living in the United States.
Published on 9/23/2025
