Welcome to MGoBlue Podcasts, the official audio hub of Michigan Athletics. Explore a lineup of recurring series featuring in-depth conversations, insider access, and the latest from across all U-M teams.
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In the Trenches, Presented by Meijer: Jon Jansen offers fans an exclusive look at the Wolverines football team, including one-on-one interviews, game previews, postgame wrap-ups, and much more.
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Defend the Block: Brian Boesch takes fans inside both Michigan basketball programs with in-depth interviews, game recaps, and much more.
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Conqu'ring Heroes: Jon Jansen spotlights a different Michigan program every week with great conversations with student-athletes and coaches across campus.
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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 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. during the football season. Fans can submit questions and comments in real time, so tune in and join the conversation for ongoing coverage of the Wolverines.
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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 Washington in the second round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He played 11 seasons in the NFL for Washington and Detroit. Jansen has contributed to the athletic department since 2014 and was a 2025 inductee into the Michigan Athletics Hall of Honor.
About Brian Boesch
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 they are part of the Varsity Podcast Network.
Brian visits with assistant coach Akeem Miskdeen, who reflects on his path to a national championship season in Ann Arbor, details some of the foremost memories from last year's team, and discusses the program's new-look roster for the 2026-27 campaign. [ Transcript ]
Published on 5/12/2026
Assistant Coach and General Manager Kyle Church joins Defend the Block this week to reflect on the Wolverines' run to the national championship, detail his role in building the roster each season, and break down the five new Wolverines who officially joined the team last week (Brandon McCoy Jr., Lincoln Cosby, J.P. Estrella, Jalen Reed, and Moustapha Thiam). [ Transcript ]
Published on 5/5/2026
Brian visits with Assistant Coach and Director of Player Development Drew Williamson on this week's episode of Defend the Block. Williamson reflects on the Wolverines' run to the national title, details some of the key moments of Michigan's 37-win campaign, and breaks down the development ahead for several returning players for the 2026-27 season. [ Transcript ]
Published on 4/28/2026
This week, we turn the podcast over to Michigan Basketball fans who reflect, via emails and voice messages, on the Wolverines' magical run. Thanks to all those who took the time to share their thoughts on this special team, season, and championship.
Published on 4/21/2026
In a special edition of Defend the Block, Brian Boesch reflects on some of his memories from each player, the Wolverines' staff, and the team's postseason journey. We're also inviting you to share why this season was special. You can send an email or an audio file to Brian.Boesch@learfield.com, and we may feature your submission in a future episode!
Published on 4/14/2026
Former Wolverine Tim McCormick joins Brian Boesch to reflect on Michigan's remarkable run to the National Championship. McCormick shares some stories from his time in Indianapolis, breaks down some of the key moments from the NCAA Tournament, and discusses some of his favorite moments of the season.
Published on 4/10/2026
For the first time since 1989, Michigan wins the National Championship! Listen back to the full postgame show from Indianapolis, as Brian Boesch and Terry Mills react to the Wolverines' victory over UConn and visit with a host of players and coaches.
Published on 4/7/2026
The Wolverines earned a wire-to-wire win over Arizona to punch their ticket to Monday's National Championship Game! Brian Boesch and Terry Mills offer their perspectives on Michigan's impressive 91-73 victory. Our postgame interviews begin around the 19-minute mark and feature Trey McKenney, Elliot Cadeau, Dusty May and Nimari Burnett.
Published on 4/5/2026
Brian chats with several national college basketball voices from the Final Four in Indianapolis. NBC's John Fanta, EvanMiya.com's Evan Miyakawa, The Athletic's CJ Moore, Westwood One's Robbie Hummel, and CBS' Tracy Wolfson share their thoughts on the Wolverines' NCAA Tournament run and Saturday's matchup with Arizona.
Published on 4/2/2026
We begin our Final Four coverage with a jam-packed episode of Defend the Block. Arizona play-by-play voice Brian Jeffries joins us around the five-minute mark to introduce us to the 36-2 Arizona Wildcats. Then, around the 23-minute mark, we share the audio from Brian's YouTube live stream with former Wolverine Jordan Morgan and Head Coach Dusty May from Monday.
Published on 3/31/2026
The Wolverines are heading to the Final Four! Michigan dominated Tennessee 95-62 in the Midwest Regional Final on Sunday afternoon in Chicago. Brian and Terry bring you all of the excitement, emotion, and analysis from immediately after the game, as coaches and players offer their perspective on an amazing day for the Maize and Blue!
Published on 3/29/2026
Michigan has earned a spot in the Elite Eight! The Wolverines surged past Alabama for a 90-77 victory on Friday night in Chicago. Brian Boesch and Terry Mills react to the game before we get into some interviews from the locker room around the 12:30 mark. We hear from Dusty May, Roddy Gayle Jr., Elliot Cadeau, Will Tschetter, Aday Mara, Yaxel Lendeborg, and Akeem Miskdeen!
Published on 3/28/2026
The Wolverines march on to the Sweet 16 thanks to a sensational win over Saint Louis on Saturday in Buffalo. Brian and Terry provide their insight on the victory to begin the podcast. Our postgame interviews start at the 9:45 mark, with Dusty May and six players' reactions to the win - Elliot Cadeau, Morez Johnson Jr., L.J. Cason, Will Tschetter, Yaxel Lendeborg, and Aday Mara.
Published on 3/21/2026
The Wolverines surged past 16th-seeded Howard in the second half for a 101-80 win on Thursday night in the NCAA Tournament. Brian and Terry react to an uneven but successful performance before we share a handful of interviews starting around the 9:15 mark. Hear from Dusty May, Roddy Gayle Jr., Nimari Burnett, Trey McKenney, Will Tschetter, and KT Harrell.
Published on 3/20/2026
We break down the Wolverines' loss to Purdue in the Big Ten Tournament Championship Game and look ahead to the NCAA Tournament, including interviews with Head Coach Dusty May, freshman Trey McKenney, and graduate student Nimari Burnett.
Published on 3/15/2026
Behind a game-winning shot by Yaxel Lendeborg, the Wolverines knocked off Wisconsin on Saturday to clinch a spot in the Big Ten Tournament Championship Game. Brian and Terry react to a wild 68-65 Michigan victory to begin the show. We hear from Head Coach Dusty May and Lendeborg moments after the final buzzer around the 10:30 mark, with that segment preceding interviews with Aday Mara and Elliot Cadeau. We share the full highlight recap - including the thrilling final call - at the end of the show.
Published on 3/14/2026
The Wolverines held off an Ohio State rally to advance in the Big Ten Tournament on Friday. Brian and Terry break down the Wolverines' 71-67 quarterfinal victory. Then, we hear from Head Coach Dusty May and three players - Trey McKenney, Morez Johnson Jr., and Elliot Cadeau - starting around the 11:15 mark. The episode concludes with a full highlight recap of the Wolverines' third win in as many tries this season against the Buckeyes.
Published on 3/13/2026
The Wolverines had themselves a day at Crisler Center, knocking off Michigan State 90-80 before celebrating Senior Day and the Big Ten Championship. Brian and Terry react to the big win and the stellar regular season courtside after the game, and we share interviews with Dusty May, Will Tschetter, Nimari Burnett, Trey McKenney, and Roddy Gayle Jr., along with Tschetter's speech to the crowd.
Published on 3/8/2026
The Wolverines completed a perfect road season with a narrow win at Iowa on Thursday. Brian Boesch and Terry Mills react to the 71-68 victory to begin the show. Then, Brian heads into the locker room around the 10:20 mark and visits with Dusty May, Roddy Gayle Jr., and Yaxel Lendeborg.
Published on 3/5/2026
The Wolverines secured an outright Big Ten Championship in style with an outstanding win at Illinois on Friday night. Brian and Terry react to the Wolverines' title-clinching performance before Brian heads into the locker room around the 8:45 mark, as Dusty May, Aday Mara, Morez Johnson Jr., and Yaxel Lendeborg share their thoughts. If you missed any of the broadcast, we share a full highlight recap of the 84-70 victory at the end of the episode!
Published on 2/27/2026
The Wolverines guaranteed at least a share of the Big Ten title thanks to Tuesday night's win over Minnesota. Brian and Terry break down a bit of an ugly game before Brian shares some interviews from the locker room, starting around the 11-minute mark. Dusty May, Roddy Gayle Jr., L.J. Cason, Nimari Burnett, and Justin Joyner stop by, and then Rob goes through the highlight recap of Michigan's 77-67 victory.
Published on 2/25/2026
In a high-level matchup between two title contenders, Michigan fell to Duke on Saturday night in Washington, D.C. Brian and Terry share their thoughts on the Blue Devils' 68-63 win. Then, Brian heads into the locker room at the 10:20 mark to visit with Head Coach Dusty May and leading scorer Yaxel Lendeborg.
Published on 2/21/2026
The Wolverines took another critical step in their push for a Big Ten title with a road win at Purdue on Tuesday night. Brian and Terry react to the Wolverines' 91-80 victory inside Mackey Arena. Brian heads into the Michigan locker room around the 9:45 mark to catch up with Dusty May, Elliot Cadeau, Yaxel Lendeborg, and Roddy Gayle Jr., before Rob shares the full highlight recap to conclude the episode.
Published on 2/17/2026
The Wolverines surged past UCLA for another big win on Saturday afternoon in Ann Arbor. Brian and Terry share their initial thoughts on the 86-56 victory. Then, we head to the locker room around the 10:30 mark for conversations with Dusty May, Nimari Burnett, Aday Mara, Yaxel Lendeborg, and Drew Williamson. Brian also visits with women's basketball legend Naz Hillmon, who will be honored on Sunday at Crisler Center, before the highlight recap.
Published on 2/14/2026
