MGoBlue Podcasts with Jon Jansen
Welcome to MGoBlue Podcasts -- the new podcast home of Michigan Athletics. Here at MGoBlue Podcasts, you'll find several recurring series: In the Trenches (an in-depth look at the Wolverines' football program), Defend the Block (interviews, game recaps and more with Michigan men's and women's basketball), and Conqu'ring Heroes (a one-stop show for the latest on every Michigan program). MGoBlue Podcasts are produced by the Michigan Sports Network from LEARFIELD, in partnership with Michigan Athletics.
Episodes
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 32-minute mark, fifth-year defensive lineman Rayshaun Benny discusses his work this offseason and shares goals for himself and the team.
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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 22-minute mark, women's basketball guard Macy Brown shares her early memories around basketball, elaborates on why she loves playing a...
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.
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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.
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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.
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Brian Boesch visits with senior Roddy Gayle, Jr., on this week's episode. 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.
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...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.
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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.
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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 39-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.
We hear from a returning Michigan men's basketball player this week on Defend the Block. Sophomore L.J. Cason discusses his tryout opportunity with Team USA's U19 team, reflects on some key moments from last season, and details his areas of focus for this summer and beyond.
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Former Wolverine offensive lineman Steve Schilling, who is now a key part of Michigan's NIL strategy, joins us this week on In the Trenches, presented by Meijer. Schilling reflects on his time in Ann Arbor as a student-athlete, details some of his NFL memories, and breaks down his new role as Director of NIL for LEARFIELD's Michigan Sports Properties.
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Once again this week, a Michigan men's basketball assistant coach stops by Defend the Block. Akeem Miskdeen reflects on experiencing another "Year One" of a Dusty May-led program, details his early impressions of the Wolverines' roster for 2025-26, and shares some areas of personal growth as a coach.
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On this week's "Seven from 77," Jon reacts to the House v. NCAA settlement, discusses the latest in the CFP format debates, and updates fans on what is happening around Schembechler Hall. Then, around the 40-minute mark, Senior Assistant Offensive Line Coach Juan Castillo joins the show to reflect on his fascinating football journey and detail his potential impact on the coaching staff and program.
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Michigan men's basketball Assistant Coach Justin Joyner joins us this week to recap his first year at Michigan on and off the floor, assess the Wolverines' defensive work last season, and break down the program's 2025-26 roster with summer workouts getting underway this week.
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Steve Casula, a key member of Michigan's coaching staff, visits with Jon Jansen on this week's episode of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer. Casula discusses the addition of Co-Offensive Coordinator duties to his original role of Tight Ends Coach, reflects on his work as the interim OC in the bowl win over Alabama, and breaks down the tight ends on the Wolverines' roster for 2025.
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The newest member of Michigan women's basketball's coaching staff joins us this week on Defend the Block. Assistant coach Danielle Rauch discusses her journey to this point of her career, reflects on her time in the Michigan uniform, and details her upcoming priorities.
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On a special Thursday edition of Defend the Block, Brian Boesch visits with one of the newest members of the men's basketball program - UAB transfer Yaxel Lendeborg. Lendeborg details his transfer portal and NBA Draft processes, recounts his unique journey to this point of his career, and describes his game on the floor and fit with the program.
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Jon and Brian share a jam-packed "Seven from 77" this week, as they discuss the early-season schedule and kickoff times, along with the latest reporting surrounding the future CFP format. Then, around the 34-minute mark, Jon visits with former Wolverine linebacker Mel Owens, who reflects on his Michigan playing career in the late 1970's and discusses his upcoming role on ABC's The Golden Bachelor.
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Head Coach Dusty May shares 30 minutes with us this week on Defend the Block! May reflects on the recruiting processes for Michigan's portal additions, discusses the Wolverines' incoming freshman class, and breaks down the importance of Michigan's four returning rotation players.
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We get to know the newest Head Coach on campus this week, as Kristi Gannon Fisher joins the show. She reflects on the opportunity to take over Michigan Field Hockey from the great Marcia Pankratz and discusses how she will prepare the program for next season, which begins on August 29.
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