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.
One of the marquee games of the season in college football comes your way Saturday in Norman! Jon Jansen prepares you for the Wolverines' matchup against Oklahoma with his Keys to the Game and a spirited Locker Room Speech.
Published on 9/4/2025
Jon catches up with women's golf Head Coach Jan Dowling during a busy week for the Wolverines! After reflecting on her first 12 seasons leading the program and sharing some thoughts on this season's team, Dowling details the rare opportunity to host an event at the University of Michigan Golf Course. The Wolverine Invitational takes place this Sunday and Monday (September 7-8) in Ann Arbor.
Published on 9/4/2025
On this week's "Seven from 77," Jon and Brian put a bow on the win over New Mexico, begin the preview for Saturday's clash with Oklahoma, and react to a busy Week 1 in college football. Then, around the 36-minute mark, captain Marlin Klein joins the show to reflect on a special season opener for him and his family and look ahead to the trip to Norman.
Published on 9/3/2025
DESCRIPTION: Brian visits with two men's basketball freshmen this week. First up, Oscar Goodman discusses his international experience this summer with New Zealand, the impact of enrolling back in January, and his impressions of this season's team. Then, around the 14:30 mark, Ricky Liburd details his whirlwind recruiting process, talks about his acclimation process to college basketball, and shares his areas of focus on the court.
Published on 9/2/2025
The Wolverines returned to the Big House in style with a 34-17 victory over New Mexico. Jon Jansen, Brian Boesch, Doug Karsch, and Jack Miller dissect some of the key storylines from Saturday's game before we begin our postgame interviews around the 24:20 mark. Jon Jansen sits down with Head Coach Sherrone Moore, and Jason Avant catches up with five players - Justice Haynes, Marlin Klein, Cole Sullivan, Brandyn Hillman, and TJ Metcalf.
Published on 8/31/2025
With the season opener just two days away, Jon Jansen returns with his game preview episode of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer. Following the radio network scene setter for the game, Jon shares his Keys to the Game for the Wolverines' offense, defense, and special teams. Then, he wraps up the preview episode with his Locker Room Speech as we approach Michigan's clash against New Mexico on Saturday night!
Published on 8/28/2025
Welcome to the 2025-26 season premiere of Conqu'ring Heroes, where we cover all things Michigan Athletics. Fittingly, this season's first guest is the leader of Michigan Athletics, Warde Manuel, the Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics. Manuel covers a variety of topics, including two new head coach hires, the department's budget situation, a potential football game in Germany, the 2025 Hall of Honor class, and Saturday's football opener.
Published on 8/28/2025
The opener is just a few days away! Jon and Brian react to Bryce Underwood earning the starting quarterback job, discuss some other depth chart updates from Head Coach Sherrone Moore, and break down the Week 1 slate in college football. Then, two-time captain Max Bredeson stops by around the 34-minute mark to reflect on the honor of being a Michigan captain again, talk about the team's offseason work, and look ahead to Saturday's matchup with New Mexico.
Published on 8/27/2025
One of the greatest players in Michigan Basketball history is our guest this week! Rudy Tomjanovich reflects on his playing career at Michigan, recalls some memories from his time in the NBA, and shares his thoughts on the current state of Michigan Basketball.
Published on 8/26/2025
We have a jam-packed show for you this week, as Jon and Brian discuss the stretch run of Michigan's training camp and preview the Week 0 schedule in college football from a new studio set-up. Then, Jon visits with two guests starting around the 28:45 mark. Michigan kicker Dominic Zvada reflects on his decision to return to Ann Arbor for one more season and details his approach to field goals and kickoffs. Then, former All-American Aaron Taylor, now the Chairman of the Joe Moore Award Voting Committee, stops by the podcast to talk about the development of this award for offensive lines and share some o-line groups he is keeping an eye on heading into 2025.
Published on 8/20/2025
Brian visits with a pair of UCLA transfers who have made their way to Ann Arbor. To begin the show, women's basketball sophomore Kendall Dudley shares her reasons for becoming a Wolverine, reflects on her chance to play in the Final Four, and offers her early impressions on the Michigan program. Then, around the 14:30 mark, men's basketball junior Aday Mara discusses how he learned English, his college career to this point, the impact of the Wolverines' summer work, and some of his favorite recipes.
Published on 8/19/2025
Jon breaks down some key position groups and reacts to the latest camp happenings during this week's "Seven from 77." Then, Jon visits with two key Michigan defenders, starting around the 28-minute mark. Junior EDGE Cameron Brandt discusses the team's work so far in camp, some goals for him and the team, and the talent all over the Wolverines' defense. Then, defensive back Zeke Berry looks back at his strong 2024 season and looks ahead to the preparations for the 2025 campaign.
Published on 8/13/2025
Two new members of the Michigan Basketball family join us this week on Defend the Block. Men's basketball freshman Winters Grady discusses the impact of analytics on his game, his basketball journey to this point, and his acclimation process with the program. Then, around the 20-minute mark, women's basketball transfer Ashley Sofilkanich details her productive career at Bucknell, her excitement to be at Michigan, and the team's summer work to this point.
Published on 8/12/2025
On this week's "Seven from 77," Jon Jansen shares his early impressions on training camp and reacts to some quotes from recent press conferences. Then, around the 33:15 mark, fifth-year offensive lineman Giovanni El-Hadi discusses the team's offseason bonding, his recent nutrition adjustments, and his thoughts on the rest of the roster.
Published on 8/6/2025
We catch up with women's basketball Head Coach Kim Barnes Arico this week! Coach Arico details the offseason growth by her team, breaks down the five new Wolverines, discusses the changes to her coaching staff, and shares some exciting updates for her children during this wide-ranging conversation.
Published on 8/5/2025
Jon and Brian are back with a "Seven from 77" that touches on the excitement around the start of training camp, the storylines from last week's Big Ten Media Days, and a potential trip to Germany for the Wolverines next season. Then, around the 30-minute mark, fifth-year defensive lineman Rayshaun Benny discusses his work this offseason and shares goals for himself and the team.
Published on 7/30/2025
We catch up with a pair of Michigan Basketball juniors this week on Defend the Block. Men's basketball guard Elliot Cadeau kicks things off by detailing his unique path to Ann Arbor, reflecting on some health issues growing up, and sharing his early impressions of the team. Then, around the 20:30 mark, women's basketball guard Macy Brown shares her early memories around basketball, elaborates on why she loves playing at Michigan, and discusses her areas of growth this offseason.
Published on 7/29/2025
Justin Tress, Michigan Football's Director of Strength and Conditioning, joins us this week to reflect on some changes from last season, detail the program's important strength and conditioning protocols, and discuss some players who have stood out in the weight room this offseason.
Published on 7/23/2025
Flint native and incoming Michigan freshman Trey McKenney is our guest this week on Defend the Block. McKenney discusses the importance of his family background, his journey to the University of Michigan, his work so far this offseason, and the opportunity to play for his favorite team.
Published on 7/22/2025
Jon welcomes in a former Michigan teammate this week on In the Trenches, presented by Meijer. Jay Feely reflects on some core memories from his time in Ann Arbor, details his unique post-college journey, and discusses his newest adventure.
Published on 7/16/2025
Brian Boesch visits with senior Roddy Gayle, Jr., on this week's episode of Defend the Block. Gayle looks back on his incredible performance against Texas A&M in the NCAA Tournament, discusses his takeaways from year one in the Maize and Blue, and shares his thoughts on the rest of the team's offseason work.
Published on 7/15/2025
One of the new members of the Michigan Football program sits down with Jon Jansen for a fascinating conversation on this week's episode of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer. Defensive lineman Tré Williams discusses his unique journey to Ann Arbor, some of his favorite football memories, and a few of his interests away from the field.
Published on 7/9/2025
Last year's Co-Big Ten Freshman of the Year is our guest this week on Defend the Block. Olivia Olson reflects on her first year in Ann Arbor, details some memories from Michigan's strong March run, and looks ahead to some areas of growth for her and the team heading into next season.
Published on 7/8/2025
Jon and Brian discuss some players who they haven't talked much about this offseason and react to the incredible gift from the Lester Family to Michigan Football in this week's "Seven from 77." Then, around the 37-minute mark, Jon visits with junior defensive tackle Trey Pierce, who discusses the depth of Michigan's defensive line, the impact of his playing time last season, and his work leading into fall camp.
Published on 7/2/2025
