MGoBlue Podcasts with Jon Jansen

The Wolverines won on opening night over the Oakland Golden Grizzlies, and we have all the postgame coverage you could want here on Defend the Block! Brian Boesch and Terry Mills share their initial thoughts on the 84-68 victory. Then, Brian heads into the Michigan locker room around the 11-minute mark to visit with Head Coach Mike Boynton Jr., freshman Quinn Costello, senior J.P. Estrella, junior Oscar Goodman, and associate head coach Mike Martin. We conclude with a full highlight recap of the win.

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The Wolverines earned a road win at Rutgers on Saturday. Jon Jansen, Brian Boesch, Doug Karsch, and Jack Miller share their initial takeaways. Then, we head into the Michigan locker room around the 19-minute mark and hear from Head Coach Kyle Whittingham and five players: Tommy Carr, Andrew Marsh, Chris Bracy, Benny Patterson, and Enow Etta.

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Jon Jansen gets you ready for Michigan's road trip to New Jersey with his Keys to the Game for offense, defense, and special teams. Then, he shares his weekly Locker Room Speech on this preview edition of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer.

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Brian begins the episode with a recap of the week that was in Michigan Athletics, including a memorable hockey win over Western Michigan and critical matchups with Ohio State for both women's soccer and field hockey. Then, Brian visits with softball legend Sierra Romero, who was part of the 2026 Michigan Athletics Hall of Honor class. Romero reflects on the Hall of Honor weekend, shares some memories from her playing career in Ann Arbor, and discusses what she has done since leaving campus for the game of softball.

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During this week's "Seven from 77," Jon addresses the Wolverines' offensive struggles, breaks down the secondary's success against Indiana, and reacts to college football's biggest stories. At the end of the show, he catches up with defensive back Mason Curtis, who details the defense's strong showing against the Hoosiers, his reaction to Zeke Berry's interception, and the opportunity ahead this weekend and beyond.

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Before the regular season begins for Michigan Basketball, Brian Boesch asked most players in both programs some fun, non-basketball questions during local Media Day in Ann Arbor.

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On this week's radio show, Jon caught up with Head Coach Kyle Whittingham at the beginning of the show to review the Wolverines' loss to Indiana and look ahead to this weekend's matchup at Rutgers. Then, Jon visited with linebackers coach Alex Whittingham (26:00) and senior linebacker Troy Bowles (41:00).

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The Wolverines closed exhibition play with a loss to Houston in Grand Rapids on Sunday. Brian Boesch and Terry Mills provide their perspective on the game before we hear from Head Coach Mike Boynton Jr. and the returning Roddy Gayle Jr.

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The Wolverines dropped an overtime heartbreaker to sixth-ranked Indiana on Saturday. The radio crew provides some instant analysis to begin the show. Then, we head into the Michigan locker room around the 21-minute mark to chat with Head Coach Kyle Whittingham and six players: Tommy Carr, JJ Buchanan, Channing Goodwin, Trey Pierce, Troy Bowles, and Smith Snowden.

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The Wolverines welcome sixth-ranked Indiana to the Big House on Saturday, and Jon Jansen is here to get you ready for the critical Big Ten battle with his Keys to the Game and Locker Room Speech!

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Brian recaps a busy week around campus, including details on the hockey team's sweep at Denver, a resilient win for volleyball at Illinois, and a contract extension for baseball's Tracy Smith. Then, we dig deeper into the top-ranked Michigan hockey team with Jayden Perron, who reacts to the successful weekend trip, breaks down his high-scoring start to the season, and looks ahead to Friday's matchup with Western Michigan.

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On this week's "Seven from 77," Jon shares his thoughts on the Wolverines' quarterback situation following the victory over Penn State, provides his initial analysis on the Indiana Hoosiers, and breaks down a wild week of college football. Then, the reigning Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week - Michigan defensive back Chris Bracy - sat down with Jon Jansen around the 32-minute mark to detail some of his important plays from the win over Penn State and discuss the defense's keys to success so far this season.

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We visit with two new members of the Michigan Basketball family this week on Defend the Block. Dallas Loughridge from the women's basketball program begins the show by detailing her journey to Ann Arbor, breaking down her game, and sharing her early impressions of the team. Then, Kenny Noland from the men's basketball program stops by around the 15-minute mark to discuss his fit on the roster and reflect on the unique circumstances around his eligibility.

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The 2023 national champions host the 2025 national champions this weekend in Ann Arbor, and our coverage began on Monday night with our weekly radio show. Head Coach Kyle Whittingham kicked off the program with a wide-ranging discussion on last week's victory over Penn State and the opportunith ahead against the Indiana Hoosiers. Then, Jon visited with offensive coordinator Jason Beck around the 24-minute mark before closing the show with running back Bryson Kuzdzal.

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The Wolverines bounced back with a big victory over Penn State on Saturday at Michigan Stadium. The radio crew provides some instant analysis on the 21-18 win. Then, we head into the Michigan locker room around the 19-minute mark for interviews with Head Coach Kyle Whittingham and five players: Tommy Carr, Savion Hiter, Bryson Kuzdzal, Blake Frazier, and John Henry Daley.

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Brian Boesch shares his thoughts on the Wolverines' exhibition win on Friday and Justin Joyner's return to Ann Arbor. Then, we begin our postgame interviews around the 10-minute mark, as Head Coach Mike Boynton Jr. and three players (Kenny Noland, J.P. Estrella, and Quinn Costello) react to the victory.

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The long wait for the Wolverines' next game is almost over! Michigan meets Penn State on Saturday at the Big House, and Jon Jansen gets you ready for the action with his Keys to the Game for all three phases, along with his Locker Room Speech.

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Brian recaps a busy week around campus, including some key victories for ice hockey, field hockey, volleyball, and women's soccer. Then, wrestling Head Coach Sean Bormet stops by to preview the upcoming season, break down his talented freshman class, and discuss the challenges of the Wolverines' non-conference schedule.

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Jon Jansen details some potential offensive improvements coming off the bye week, shares his early thoughts on the Penn State matchup this weekend, and reacts to the latest in the Big Ten and the Top 25. Then, running back SavionHiter joins us for the final stretch of the episode to discuss his first five collegiate games, the lessons he has learned from those around him, and the opportunity ahead against the Nittany Lions.

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We begin the show with women's basketball junior Te'Yala Delfosse, who reflects on her first two years in the Maize and Blue, details the team's work this offseason, and looks ahead to an exciting schedule, including the opener against UConn. Then, new men's basketball assistant coach KT Harrell stops by around the 15-minute mark to discuss his journey to his promotion this offseason, some takeaways from the Wolverines' exhibition opener, and the matchup with Oregon State on Friday night.

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