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.
» In the Trenches Text Transcripts
• 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.
» Defend the Block Transcripts
• 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.
» Conqu'ring Heroes Transcripts
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
We continue our Hall of Honor interviews with one of the greatest Michigan Hockey players of all time. Former Hobey Baker Award winner Kevin Porter discusses his time wearing the Maize and Blue, the Wolverines' run to the 2008 Frozen Four, and his career in the NHL.
Published on 11/6/2025
Earlier this month, Michigan Athletics inducted its newest Hall of Honor class, so over the next few weeks, we will catch up with some of them here on Conqu'ring Heroes. We begin with Carol Hutchins, the winningest Head Coach in NCAA Softball history. Hutch reflects on this prestigious honor and recalls some of her favorite memories leading the Wolverines.
Published on 10/30/2025
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
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
