MGoBlue Podcasts with Jon Jansen

On our final episode of Conqu'ring Heroes in 2023, Jon sits down with Sean Maymi, the newest head coach of Michigan men's tennis. Coach Maymi reflects on his return to Ann Arbor as the Head Coach after a pair of assistant coach stints, before looking ahead to the upcoming season. The Wolverines' first match of the season is set for Monday, January 15, against DePaul in Ann Arbor.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We have a special episode of In the Trenches this week, as Jon visits with former Wolverine star and current radio sideline reporter Jason Avant. Avant shares his thoughts on Michigan's season to this point (2:00) before delving into his observations on the Wolverines' offense (9:30). Then, the guys break down the Michigan defense (23:30) and provide an early preview of the Rose Bowl matchup with Alabama (32:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On our final episode of the basketball radio show for the 2023 calendar year, Brian and Terry start by visiting with men's basketball graduate student Jaelin Llewellyn. Then, fresh off a dominant road victory at Illinois, women's basketball Head Coach Kim Barnes Arico joins the program around the 26:00 mark.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Wolverines bounced back in a big way on Sunday at Iowa! Brian Boesch and Terry Mills recap Michigan's 90-80 win over the Hawkeyes. Then, we share postgame interviews with Will Tschetter (8:30), Tarris Reed, Jr. (10:30), and Phil Martelli (11:30) before Rob Joyce wraps up the episode with a full highlight recap.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Last week, we previewed women's gymnastics. This week, it's the men's turn! Jon visits with Head Coach Yuan Xiao, the reigning Big Ten Coach of the Year, to set the table for a season of high expectations and break down some of the key student-athletes in the program.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We begin our coverage of the Wolverines in the College Football Playoff here on this week's episode of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer. Jon and Brian put the finishing touches on last weekend's win over Iowa (2:30) before reacting to the CFP rankings and impending matchup with Alabama (15:30). We conclude the episode by breaking down some of the other relevant bowl games and this weekend's Heisman Trophy ceremony (27:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Wolverines' late-game struggles continued in a Tuesday night loss to Indiana. Brian breaks down some of his key takeaways from the game before catching up with his broadcast partner Terry Mills (11:00) and interim Head Coach Phil Martelli (17:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's basketball radio show, Brian and Terry visited with men's basketball interim Head Coach Phil Martelli to start the show, before women's basketball assistant coach Melanie Moore stopped by around the 28-minute mark. Our final basketball show of the calendar year is next Monday, December 11, from 7-8 p.m. live at the Pretzel Bell!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For a third straight season, Michigan Football is on top of the Big Ten Conference! Jon, Doug, and Jack react to the Wolverines' 26-0 victory over Iowa on Saturday in Indianapolis. Jon visits with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (20:15) and MVP Mike Sainristil (24:30), and Jason catches up with Braiden McGregor (26:00), Ja'Den McBurrows (28:30), Semaj Morgan (31:00), Cornelius Johnson (33:00), Roman Wilson (35:00), and Donovan Edwards (37:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Wolverines suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Oregon Ducks on Saturday afternoon in Eugene. Brian Boesch shares his thoughts on the 86-83 defeat, and then we hear from radio analyst Terry Mills (8:00) and interim Head Coach Phil Martelli (13:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Wolverines are one victory away from their third consecutive Big Ten Championship! Gear up for Saturday night's clash with Iowa in Indianapolis with our radio network scene setters, the Keys to the Game, and Jon's Locker Room Speech.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gymnastics season is almost upon us, so Jon caught up with women's gymnastics Head Coach Bev Plocki. Coach Plocki details the program's preparations for the upcoming season (1:00), breaks down her talented roster (8:00), and previews an exciting new project that will showcase her team (15:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We have another jam-packed episode of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer. During our "Seven from 77," Jon and Brian spent plenty of time discussing the win over Ohio State before starting to break down Saturday's opportunity in Indianapolis against Iowa. Then, captain Trevor Keegan stops by around the 22-minute mark to reflect on the "cinematic masterpiece" that is The Game, Zak Zinter's unfortunate injury, and much more. We conclude the episode with some analysis of the other critical conference title games this weekend.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On our final show before the holiday break, Al Randall kicks off the show with Associate Head Coach Rob Rassey. Then, around the 22-minute mark, our player guests stop by - sophomores Frank Nazar and T.J. Hughes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our final football radio show of the season was a great one, as Jon Jansen sat down with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (2:00), Associate Head Coach/Director of Strength and Conditioning Ben Herbert (16:00), and senior captain Kris Jenkins (37:00) to recap Saturday's amazing victory over Ohio State and preview the matchup with Iowa in the Big Ten Championship Game.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Monday night at the Pretzel Bell in downtown Ann Arbor, Brian Boesch and Terry Mills talked Michigan Basketball with men's Interim Head Coach Phil Martelli (7:00) and women's Head Coach Kim Barnes Arico (25:00). Here's a full, largely commercial free, replay of that show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Relive Michigan's 30-24 victory over Ohio State with the full radio broadcast from the Michigan Sports Network from LEARFIELD, almost completely commercial free, with Doug Karsch, Jon Jansen, and Jason Avant on the call. The opening kickoff is around the 12:00 mark, while the second half begins at approximately the 1:32:00 mark. If you want to relive the final sequence of the game, that begins at approximately the 2:34:00 mark.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For the third consecutive season, Michigan beats Ohio State! Jon Jansen, Brian Boesch, Doug Karsch, and Jack Miller react to Saturday's thrilling 30-24 victory. Then, Jon visits with acting Head Coach Sherrone Moore (31:30), and Jason Avant chats with Kris Jenkins (36:00), Rod Moore (36:30), Blake Corum (39:00), J.J. McCarthy (43:00), and Roman Wilson (45:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Wolverines closed out their time in the Bahamas with a loss to Texas Tech on Friday night. Brian shares his postgame thoughts, and then we hear from radio analyst Terry Mills (7:00) and interim Head Coach Phil Martelli (11:30). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michigan earned a Thanksgiving night victory over Stanford in the Battle 4 Atlantis. Brian reacts to the Wolverines' come-from-behind win off the top of the episode. Then we hear from the national champ Terry Mills (6:30), senior Terrance Williams II (10:30), sophomore Tarris Reed, Jr. (12:30), and interim Head Coach Phil Martelli (14:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Game is almost upon us. Gear up for Saturday's matchup against the Buckeyes with our radio network scene setters, the Keys to the Game for each unit, and Jon's Locker Room Speech.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Wolverines' second-half rally fell short on Wednesday, as Memphis held on for a 71-67 victory in the first round of the Battle 4 Atlantis. Brian reacts to the loss and the necessary response before turning things over to his broadcast partner Terry Mills (7:30) and acting Head Coach Phil Martelli (11:00) for their postgame thoughts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We had a jam-packed hockey radio show on Tuesday night at the Pretzel Bell, as Fred Pletsch visited with Associate Head Coach Rob Rassey, current Wolverines Nick Moldenhauer and Andrew Albano, and former Michigan captain Nick Blankenburg.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jon and Brian share their early thoughts on the key matchups within, and storylines surrounding, The Game in this week’s “Seven from 77.” This week's player guest - offensive lineman and captain Zak Zinter - stops by around the 21:00 mark to discuss the anticipation for Saturday's game and the shuffling that the offensive line had to do last week. We conclude with a look around the Big Ten and the other Power 5 conferences heading into the final week of the regular season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We previewed "The Game" on Monday's radio show, as Jon Jansen visited with acting Head Coach Sherrone Moore (3:00), Co-Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs Coach Steve Clinkscale (16:30), and senior captain Mike Sainristil (33:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michigan became the first program to reach 1,000 all-time wins on Saturday at Maryland. Jon, Brian, Doug, and Jack reflect on that incredible accomplishment and react to the critical road victory. Then, Jon visits with Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics Warde Manuel (23:30) and acting Head Coach Sherrone Moore (25:00). We conclude with some player interviews from Jason Avant: defensive lineman Kenneth Grant (27:30), linebacker Mike Barrett (29:00), offensive lineman Drake Nugent (32:00), tight end Colston Loveland (34:00), wide receiver Semaj Morgan (35:30), and special teams star Christian Boivin (37:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Wolverines dropped their first game of the season on Friday night to visiting Long Beach State. Brian Boesch and Terry Mills react to the 94-86 defeat before visiting with interim Head Coach Phil Martelli at around the 14:00 mark. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michigan is one win away from its 1000th, and we're one day away from the Wolverines' next game - a road trip to Maryland. Jon gets you ready for the action with his Keys to the Game and Locker Room Speech!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We have a special treat for you on Conqu'ring Heroes this week, as Susan Ford, the daughter of President Gerald R. Ford, and Stewart McLaurin, the President of the White House Historical Association, visit with Jon Jansen. They discuss President Ford's time in Ann Arbor (2:00) before detailing the 2023 White House Christmas Ornament, which honors him and includes emblems related to his life and presidency (12:30). This ornament is available for purchase at shop.whitehousehistory.org or at the MDen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our basketball radio show returned to the Pretzel Bell on Wednesday night. At the start of the show, women's basketball Head Coach Kim Barnes Arico talked about her daughter committing to Michigan Lacrosse, the program's highly-regarded recruiting class, and the upcoming trip to the Bahamas. Then, at around the 25:00 mark, men's basketball interim Head Coach Phil Martelli reacted to the big win on Monday at Madison Square Garden and looked ahead to Friday's matchup with Long Beach State.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

During this week's "Seven from 77," Jon and Brian reflect on Saturday's thrilling win at Penn State (6:00), discuss the opportunity at the program's 1000th win at Maryland this weekend (13:30), and react to the other storylines in college football (20:00). Then, Jon catches up with quarterback J.J. McCarthy around the 35:00 mark. McCarthy shares his thoughts on Saturday's huge win, the development of this team throughout the season, and the opportunity at history this weekend.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On a special Tuesday edition of the "Inside Michigan Football" Radio Show, Jon Jansen catches up with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (2:00), Defensive Coordinator Jesse Minter (18:00), and senior edge rusher Jaylen Harrell (39:00) to recap an outstanding win in State College and look ahead to a chance at history this weekend at Maryland.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After a week off, the "Inside Michigan Hockey" radio show returned to the Pretzel Bell in downtown Ann Arbor on Tuesday night! Head Coach Brandon Naurato kicked off the show, and then Al Randall visited with Canisius transfer Jake Barczewski and Boston College transfer Marshall Warren. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Wolverines improved to 3-0 in emphatic fashion on Monday night at Madison Square Garden. Brian shares his thoughts on the 89-73 victory, and then Terry Mills reacts to the outstanding performance (6:30). Then, Brian visits with Nimari Burnett (10:30), Phil Martelli (13:00), and Jett Howard (17:00) before Rob Joyce breaks down some of the many highlights for the Wolverines (19:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Without Jim Harbaugh on the sidelines, the Wolverines still earned a huge win in Happy Valley on Saturday afternoon. Jon Jansen, Brian Boesch, Doug Karsch, and Jack Miller break down the 24-15 victory. Then, Jon visits with interim Head Coach Sherrone Moore (20:30), and Jason Avant catches up with several key players: Josh Wallace (24:30), Makari Paige (26:00), Quinten Johnson (28:00), Trevor Keegan (31:30), Donovan Edwards (34:00), and Cornelius Johnson (36:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For a second time this week, Michigan cruised past a reigning regular-season conference champion. Brian Boesch and Terry Mills analyze Friday's 92-62 victory over Youngstown State, and then they welcome in leading scorer Will Tschetter (13:30) and interim Head Coach Phil Martelli (18:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One of the biggest games of the year in college football is almost here! Get ready for Michigan-Penn State with our radio network scene setter, the Keys to the Game, and Jon's Locker Room Speech!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Last weekend was a special one for Michigan Athletics, as six new members officially joined the department's Hall of Honor. On this episode of Conqu'ring Heroes, we wrap up our Hall of Honor interview series with two of those individuals. Jon begins with track & field star Tiffany Ofili Porter, who won five national championships during her incredible U-M career before competing in three Olympic Games (1:30). Then, former Cross Country and Track & Field Head Coach Ron Warhurst reflects on an incredible career that included eight Big Ten team championships and 10 individual NCAA championships (13:00). He also discusses his incredible work as a United States Marine, including two Purple Hearts and a Navy Commendation Medal, and how he helped some Wolverine football players' conditioning (26:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jon and Brian kick the episode off with a jam-packed "Seven from 77," which includes Jon's initial Penn State scouting report (11:00) and reaction to the biggest storylines elsewhere in the Power 5 conferences (17:00). Then, sophomore defensive back Will Johnson stops by around the 36-minute mark to discuss his development since arriving at Michigan, the journey back from his early-season injury, and his thoughts on the upcoming trip to Penn State.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Wolverines impressed in their season opener by cruising past UNC-Asheville on Tuesday night at Crisler Center. Brian and Terry break down the 99-74 victory before chatting with senior Terrance Williams II (13:30) and Interim Head Coach Phil Martelli (17:00). We wrap up this episode with a full highlight recap (24:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's radio show, Jon visited with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (2:00), Quarterbacks Coach Kirk Campbell (20:30), and junior quarterback J.J. McCarthy (31:00) to break down Saturday's win over Purdue and look ahead to the massive matchup with Penn State.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Wolverines returned to action in style and moved to 9-0 on Saturday night at the Big House. The episode begins with Jon Jansen, Brian Boesch, Doug Karsch, and Jack Miller breaking down the 41-13 victory. Then, Jon chats with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (25:30), and Jason Avant visits with running back Blake Corum (30:00), quarterback J.J. McCarthy (32:00), wide receiver Roman Wilson (34:00), linebacker Mike Barrett (38:00), and cornerback Will Johnson (42:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michigan defeated Northwood 92-45 in an exhibition at Crisler Center on Friday night. Brian Boesch and Terry Mills provide their postgame analysis before chatting with sophomore Tarris Reed, Jr., (12:00) and interim Head Coach Phil Martelli (17:30). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Wolverines return to the Big House on Saturday night to take on Purdue in a rematch of last year's Big Ten Championship Game, and Jon Jansen gets you ready for the action with his Keys to the Game and Locker Room Speech!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This weekend, Michigan Athletics officially welcomes the newest Hall of Honor class, so we are continuing our conversations with the inductees by catching up with a husband and wife going into the Hall of Honor together. First, former Wolverine wrestler Ryan Bertin details his outstanding career in the Maize and Blue, which included a pair of individual national championships (1:00). Then, his wife April Fronzoni Bertin discusses her amazing career with Michigan Field Hockey, including a Big Ten Player of the Year award and the 2001 National Championship (13:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The season premiere of the "Inside Michigan Basketball" Radio Show took place on Wednesday night at the Pretzel Bell in Ann Arbor. Brian Boesch and Terry Mills visited with men's basketball interim Head Coach Phil Martelli at the beginning of the show, before women's basketball Head Coach Kim Barnes Arico slid in around the 28-minute mark. We hope you can join us at our next show, which will be on Wednesday, November 15, from 7-8 p.m.!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon recaps the bye week and breaks down the latest around the Big Ten and the other Power 5 conferences. Then, junior running back Donovan Edwards joins the podcast at around the 40-minute mark to discuss a big personal acquisition over the bye week, share how he has grown and a person and a player this season, and look ahead to Saturday’s matchup with Purdue.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Associate Head Coach Rob Rassey (2:30), sophomore Rutger McGroarty (17:00), sophomore Gavin Brindley (26:00), and the legend Red Berenson (36:30) chat with Fred Pletsch on this week's episode of the "Inside Michigan Hockey" Radio Show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Last week, we had some fun at Michigan men's basketball's Media Day. This week, it's the women's program's turn! Brian visits with Greta Kampschroeder, Taylor Williams, Lauren Hansen, Whitney Sollom, Chyra Evans, Macy Brown, Elissa Brett, Jordan Hobbs, and Taylor Woodson to ask some basketball and non-basketball questions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Monday night's radio show, Jon visited with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (1:30), Special Teams Coordinator/Safeties Coach Jay Harbaugh (24:30), and junior safety Rod Moore (32:00) to recap the bye week and look ahead to the clash with Purdue on Saturday at the Big House.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.