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Jon takes fans inside Michigan football with one-on-one interviews, game previews, postgame recaps and more.
MGoBlue Podcasts
Welcome to MGoBlue Podcasts, the official audio hub of Michigan Athletics. Explore recurring series featuring in-depth conversations, insider access and the latest from across all Wolverine teams.
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Defend the Block
Brian takes fans inside Michigan basketball with in-depth interviews, game recaps and behind-the-scenes insight from both programs.
Conqu'ring Heroes
Brian spotlights Michigan teams from across campus through conversations with student-athletes, coaches and other key voices.
Michigan Athletics YouTube
Jon and Brian also host live football and basketball streams throughout the year on the Michigan Athletics YouTube channel, including a weekly show every Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. during the football season.
Meet the Hosts
Jon Jansen
A first-team All-America offensive tackle and Academic All-American in 1998, Jon Jansen started all 50 games during his Michigan career and served as a two-time captain. He helped lead the Wolverines to back-to-back Big Ten titles and the 1997 national championship and was named the 1998 Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year. A second-round NFL Draft pick, Jansen played 11 NFL seasons with Washington and Detroit. He has contributed to Michigan Athletics since 2014 and was inducted into the Michigan Athletics Hall of Honor in 2025.
Brian Boesch
Brian Boesch has contributed to Michigan Athletics since 2014, when he became the studio host for Michigan football and men's basketball. He became the lead radio play-by-play voice for men's basketball in 2019, the same year he called the baseball team's thrilling College World Series run on radio. As the Director of Broadcasting for the Michigan Sports Network from LEARFIELD, Boesch manages all radio broadcast talent and logistics for the athletic department, acts as the executive producer for MGoBlue Podcasts, and hosts the pregame and postgame shows for Michigan football.
MGoBlue Podcasts are produced by the Michigan Sports Network from LEARFIELD in partnership with Michigan Athletics and are part of the Varsity Podcast Network.
Conqu'ring Heroes 205 - Kristi Gannon Fisher
Listen Welcome to another season of Conqu'ring Heroes, which features a new style for 2026-27. Brian Boesch will begin each episode with a quick rundown of the latest news on campus. Then, he will bring on a guest, with field hockey head coach Kristi Gannon Fisher kicking off the season. She recaps the Wolverines' 1-1 showing in North Carolina over the weekend, breaks down some of the key players on the team, and previews a three-game homestand that begins Friday at 5 p.m. against Kent State. [ Transcript ]
Published on 9/3/2026
Conqu'ring Heroes 204 - Mark Rothstein
Listen For an 18th consecutive season, Michigan Rowing has earned a berth in the NCAA Championships! The legendary Mark Rothstein, the only Head Coach in program history, joins us to recap the Wolverines' fourth-place finish at the Big Ten Championships, reflect on the nerve-wracking wait for the NCAA announcement, and preview the Championships from May 29-31 in Atlanta, Ga. Programming note: this is the final scheduled Conqu'ring Heroes of the athletic season. We will be back in September for another season of Conqu'ring Heroes! [ Transcript ]
Published on 5/21/2026
Conqu'ring Heroes 203 - Kevin Sullivan
Listen The Big Ten Outdoor Championships take place this weekend, so we catch up with Kevin Sullivan, the Director of Track and Field here at Michigan. Sullivan discusses his coaching philosophy for such an important event and breaks down some of the key athletes and events for both the women's and men's teams this weekend. [ Transcript ]
Published on 5/14/2026
Conqu'ring Heroes 202 - Kurt Barr
Listen Michigan Baseball is shining down the stretch, and ace pitcher Kurt Barr stars on this week's edition of Conqu'ring Heroes. Barr reflects on the journey for him and his brother to Ann Arbor, details the keys to his outstanding 2026 season, and looks ahead to the rest of the regular season. [ Transcript ]
Published on 5/7/2026
Conqu'ring Heroes 201 - Zach Barlow
Listen As Michigan men's golf prepares for this weekend's Big Ten Championships, head coach Zach Barlow joins us on Conqu'ring Heroes. Barlow discusses the Wolverines' season to this point, his coaching style with such a young team, and the preparation for this weekend's event. [ Transcript ]
Published on 4/30/2026
Conqu'ring Heroes 200 - HPSSC Athlete Innovation Lab Panel
Listen We bring you a special edition of Conqu'ring Heroes this week, as Jon presided over a panel discussion at Saturday's Spring Game Celebration Donor Appreciation Event. The discussion focused on the Human Performance & Sport Science (HPSSC) Athlete Innovation Lab, a new laboratory that is integrated within the Michigan Athletics Department as part of a strategic framework to elevate the sport science experiences at U-M to a level that will position the institution as an international leader in educational and research opportunities in this rapidly-advancing field. Panel participants included Ken Kozloff, PhD (HPSSC Co-Director), Nora Boerger (Assistant Coach, Women's Lacrosse), Laila Kostorowski (student-athlete, Women's Lacrosse), and Skylar Reynolds (master's student who works in the HPSSC lab).
Published on 4/23/2026
Conqu'ring Heroes 199 - Ronni Bernstein
Listen Michigan women's tennis has rattled off five straight wins, so Jon catches up with Head Coach Ronni Bernstein on this week's episode of Conqu'ring Heroes. Bernstein discusses the impact of such a challenging schedule, talks about some of the key student-athletes in her program, and previews the regular season finale at Michigan State this Saturday.
Published on 4/16/2026
Conqu'ring Heroes 198 - Lauren Putz
Listen We spotlight Michigan Softball this week, as star sophomore Lauren Putz discusses her strong start to the 2026 season, the rivalry matchup with Ohio State this weekend, the impact of her parents, and the road ahead for the Wolverines.
Published on 4/9/2026
Conqu'ring Heroes 197 - Josh Eernisse
Listen Michigan Hockey has earned a spot in the Frozen Four yet again! Senior forward Josh Eernisse is our guest this week on Conqu'ring Heroes. After a discussion around the team's playoff beards, Eernisse reflects on the Wolverines' remarkable run to the Frozen Four and previews the opportunity in Las Vegas, starting with next Thursday's semifinal against Denver.
Published on 4/2/2026
Conqu'ring Heroes 196 - Landen Blixt
Listen The postseason is here for Michigan men's gymnastics, as the Wolverines try to defend their national title. Captain Landen Blixt sits down with Jon Jansen to reflect on the season to this point, discuss some of his individual processes, and look ahead to the postseason.
Published on 3/26/2026
Conqu'ring Heroes 195 - Kevin Conry
Listen Michigan men's lacrosse begins Big Ten play this weekend, so we catch up with Head Coach Kevin Conry to discuss the Wolverines' challenging non-conference schedule, some of the program's key players, and the team's mindset heading into conference play.
Published on 3/19/2026
Conqu'ring Heroes 194 - Sean Maymi
Listen We catch up with third-year Head Coach Sean Maymi of the battle-tested Michigan men's tennis program. Maymi breaks down the key storylines from his team's 5-5 start against a challenging schedule and looks ahead to this weekend's road swing to Ohio State and Penn State.
Published on 3/12/2026
Conqu'ring Heroes 193 - Jack Ivankovic
Listen With the Big Ten Hockey Tournament less than a week away, Michigan goalie Jack Ivankovic stops by this week's episode of Conqu'ring Heroes. Ivankovic details his path to Ann Arbor on and off the ice, reflects on his January injury, and sets the scene for the Wolverines' stretch run.
Published on 3/5/2026
Conqu'ring Heroes 192 - Hannah Nielsen
Listen Michigan Women's Lacrosse is off to an impressive 3-1 start, including a pair of wins over top 10 foes. With her team's home opener set for Saturday against 16th-ranked Yale, Head Coach Hannah Nielsen joins Jon Jansen to talk about the Wolverines' great start and some of the key players on her roster.
Published on 2/26/2026
Conqu'ring Heroes 191 - Reyna Guggino & Quincy Walters
Listen We're talking Michigan Women's Gymnastics on this week's episode of Conqu'ring Heroes! Sixth-year senior Reyna Guggino kicks off the episode, and freshman Quincy Walters stops by around the 21-minute mark. Both Guggino and Walters discuss their seasons to this point and the opportunities ahead, including Saturday's critical matchup with Rutgers.
Published on 2/19/2026
Conqu'ring Heroes 190 - Matt Bowe
Listen With the Big Ten Championships approaching later this month, Swimming & Diving Head Coach Matt Bowe stops by Conqu'ring Heroes to reflect on the regular season and discuss some of the key student-athletes for the 9-0 women's team and 6-2 men's team.
Published on 2/12/2026
Conqu'ring Heroes 189 - Tracy Smith
Listen Michigan Baseball is busy preparing for its 2026 season, which begins at the star-studded College Baseball Series from February 13-16 in Surprise, Arizona. This week on Conqu'ring Heroes, Head Coach Tracy Smith provides an update on the complexion of his roster, his team's preparations for the season, and the depth of the Big Ten.
Published on 2/5/2026
Conqu'ring Heroes 188 - Cam Catrabone
Listen Off to a strong 7-2 start, Michigan Wrestling is gearing up for a challenging stretch on its schedule. This week on Conqu'ring Heroes, Jon visits with surging redshirt freshman Cam Catrabone, who reflects on his unique journey to Ann Arbor, details his passion for wrestling, and discusses the road ahead for the team.
Published on 1/29/2026
Conqu'ring Heroes 187 - Bonnie Tholl
Listen Conqu'ring Heroes is back for winter semester! We begin the season with a preview of the upcoming Michigan Softball campaign with fourth-year Head Coach Bonnie Tholl. She discusses her team's preparation for the season opener on February 6, some of the key players on the roster, and the outlook within the Big Ten.
Published on 1/22/2026
Conqu'ring Heroes 186 - Serena Nyambio
Listen Michigan Volleyball just completed an outstanding season, and Jon catches up with one of the program's stars. Senior Serena Nyambio reflects on her outstanding career in the Maize and Blue, the Wolverines' run to the NCAA Tournament's second round, and her ambitious future plans. Programming note: This will be our final Conqu'ring Heroes of 2025. We'll be back in January with more episodes of Conqu'ring Heroes, covering all things Michigan Athletics!
Published on 12/11/2025
Conqu’ring Heroes 185 - Warde Manuel
Listen Warde Manuel, the Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics here at the University of Michigan, joins Jon Jansen on a special edition of Conqu'ring Heroes! Manuel discusses some of the details surrounding the Big Ten's conversations with the California Pension Fund regarding a potential investment in the conference. Then, Manuel shares some budget and NIL updates within the athletic department.
Published on 12/5/2025
Conqu’ring Heroes 184 - Brandon Naurato
Listen The Head Coach of the number one hockey team in the country is our guest on Conqu'ring Heroes! Brandon Naurato discusses his team's 15-3 start, some of the key players on the roster, and this weekend's rivalry series with Michigan State.
Published on 12/4/2025
Conqu’ring Heroes 183 - Brian Diemer & Jack Harvey
Listen We finish up our Hall of Honor series with a player and coach combination from men's track and field. Our first guest is former National Champion Brian Diemer, who talks about his time as a star for the Wolverines in both cross country and track and field. Then, around the 21:30 mark, longtime track & field Head Coach Jack Harvey discusses his 25-year run leading the program and shares some great stories about Diemer and several other well-known Wolverines. Programming note – there will not be an episode of Conqu'ring Heroes next week due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
Published on 11/20/2025
Conqu'ring Heroes 182 - Jon Jansen
Listen Our Hall of Honor series continues...with a twist! To celebrate Jon Jansen's induction into the Hall of Honor last month, many of Jon's friends, colleagues, and family members stop by the show, either live or in a pre-recorded fashion, to tell stories and ask questions.
Published on 11/13/2025
