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 A ...
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Breadth and depth. Contemporary and historical. Straight-forward and experienced. The NHL Wraparound podcast features Neil Smith, President-General Manager of the 1994 Stanley Cup Champion New York Rangers and longtime ESPN/NHL veteran Vic Morren sharing no-nonsense opinions on news and issues around the National Hockey League. Bringing decades of experience from their respective fields, Smith and Morren create a unique partnership that examines the NHL from multiple perspectives. Additional ...
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The Wolverines returned to the Big House in style with a 34-17 victory over New Mexico. Jon Jansen, Brian Boesch, Doug Karsch, and Jack Miller dissect some of the key storylines from Saturday's game before we begin our postgame interviews around the 26-minute mark. Jon Jansen sits down with Head Coach Sherrone Moore, and Jason Avant catches up with…
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With the season opener just two days away, Jon Jansen returns with his game preview episode of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer. Following the radio network scene setter for the game, Jon shares his Keys to the Game for the Wolverines' offense, defense, and special teams. Then, he wraps up the preview episode with his Locker Room Speech as we a…
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Welcome to the 2025-26 season premiere of Conqu'ring Heroes, where we cover all things Michigan Athletics. Fittingly, this season's first guest is the leader of Michigan Athletics - Warde Manuel, the Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics. Manuel covers a variety of topics, including two new Head Coach hires, the department's budget situation, a …
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The opener is just a few days away! Jon and Brian react to Bryce Underwood earning the starting quarterback job, discuss some other depth chart updates from Head Coach Sherrone Moore, and break down the Week 1 slate in college football. Then, two-time captain Max Bredeson stops by around the 36-minute mark to reflect on the honor of being a Michiga…
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Episode 72 - 2025 Summer Cooler - Pacific Division
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The hosts wrap up the Summer Cooler series focusing on the Pacific Division where the Edmonton Oilers have represented the Western Conference in the past two Stanley Cup Finals though the division sent only three teams to the playoffs in 2025. IN THIS EPISODE [01:44] - Edmonton Oilers - The most compelling question for the upcoming campaign is whet…
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One of the greatest players in Michigan Basketball history is our guest this week! Rudy Tomjanovich reflects on his playing career at Michigan, recalls some memories from his time in the NBA, and shares his thoughts on the current state of Michigan Basketball. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://…
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Radio Replay - Inside Michigan Football (Aug. 25)
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A new season of the "Inside Michigan Football" Radio Show began on Monday night, as Jon Jansen visited with Head Coach Sherrone Moore (2:00), Offensive Coordinator Chip Lindsey (22:00), and captain Giovanni El-Hadi (41:00) to recap the offseason and look ahead to the season opener on Saturday night against New Mexico. "Inside Michigan Football" air…
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Episode 71 - 2025 Summer Cooler - Central Division
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The Western Conference gets the stage starting with the Central Division in the third of four Summer Cooler shows. IN THIS EPISODE [02:31] - Winnipeg Jets - The defending Presidents' Trophy winners fell short in the second round of the playoffs. They face a new world with the departure of star wing Nikolaj Ehlers to Carolina. [14:56] - Dallas Stars…
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Episode 70 - 2025 Summer Cooler - Metropolitan Division
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Installment 2 of the 2025 Summer Cooler Series as Vic and Neil examine the off-season moves in the Metropolitan Division. IN THIS EPISODE [03:29] - Washington Capitals - From barely making the post-season in 2024 to the top regular season team in the East, can many who had career seasons stage an encore? [12:23] - Carolina Hurricanes - Do two signi…
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In the Trenches 524 - Dominic Zvada & Aaron Taylor
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We have a jam-packed show for you this week, as Jon and Brian discuss the stretch run of Michigan's training camp and preview the Week 0 schedule in college football from a new studio set-up. Then, Jon visits with two guests starting around the 30-minute mark. Michigan kicker Dominic Zvada reflects on his decision to return to Ann Arbor for one mor…
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Episode 69 - 2025 Summer Cooler - Atlantic Division
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The Summer Coolers return for a second season as Neil and Vic kick off the quarter of shows by digging into the Atlantic Division. IN THIS EPISODE: [02:53] - Florida Panthers. Can the two-time defending champions make history? [11:34] - Toronto Maple Leafs. Will the coming season be any different than each one since 1967? [19:48] - Tampa Bay Lightn…
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Defend the Block 325 - Kendall Dudley & Aday Mara
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Brian visits with a pair of UCLA transfers who have made their way to Ann Arbor. To begin the show, women's basketball sophomore Kendall Dudley shares her reasons for becoming a Wolverine, reflects on her chance to play in the Final Four, and offers her early impressions on the Michigan program. Then, around the 16-minute mark, men's basketball jun…
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NHL Wraparound Celebrity Series - Chris Chelios - August 14, 2025
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He's a hockey Hall of Famer who now has a movie credit to his name. He's also an entrepreneur in a life that has always been on the go. Chris Chelios drops by for a fun chat with Neil and Vic IN THIS EPISODE: [01:38] - The Happy Gilmore 2 experience where Chris played a non-speaking role as a henchman alongside fellow NHLer Sean Avery. [04:07] - Ch…
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In the Trenches 523 - Cameron Brandt & Zeke Berry
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Jon breaks down some key position groups and reacts to the latest camp happenings during this week's "Seven from 77." Then, Jon visits with two key Michigan defenders, starting around the 30-minute mark. Junior EDGE Cameron Brandt discusses the team's work so far in camp, some goals for him and the team, and the talent all over the Wolverines’ defe…
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Defend the Block 324 - Winters Grady & Ashley Sofilkanich
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Two new members of the Michigan Basketball family join us this week on Defend the Block. Men's basketball freshman Winters Grady discusses the impact of analytics on his game, his basketball journey to this point, and his acclimation process with the program. Then, around the 22-minute mark, women's basketball transfer Ashley Sofilkanich details he…
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Episode 68 - Pulling Back the Curtain with Katie Strang from The Athletic
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With NHL training camps set to open in a few weeks, the anticipation of a new season will begin. Still, the sport has received unwanted attention in an area that has had an unseemly history that goes back decades. On July 24, five members of Canada's 2018 World Junior Championship team were found not guilty of sexual assault in a highly publicized …
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On this week's "Seven from 77," Jon Jansen shares his early impressions on training camp and reacts to some quotes from recent press conferences. Then, around the 35-minute mark, fifth-year offensive lineman Giovanni El-Hadi discusses the team's offseason bonding, his recent nutrition adjustments, and his thoughts on the rest of the roster. See Pri…
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We catch up with women's basketball Head Coach Kim Barnes Arico this week! Coach Arico details the offseason growth by her team, breaks down the five new Wolverines, discusses the changes to her coaching staff, and shares some exciting updates for her children during a wide-ranging conversation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C…
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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 …
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Defend the Block 322 - Macy Brown & Elliot Cadeau
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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…
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NHL Wraparound Celebrity Series - Bobby Valentine - July 23, 2025
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After a brief break following the long NHL season, Vic and Neil open a new franchise titled "Celebrity Series." With baseball in full swing, no better place to premiere than with an MLB icon who has made a significant impact abroad as well. Bobby Valentine, former player and manager, recalls memorable moments during the course of his career both in…
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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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri…
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