Michigan Football In The Trenches With Jon Jansen

Training camp is almost here! Jon and Brian begin the show by introducing Meijer as the new presenting sponsor of In the Trenches, before chatting about the team's trip around Michigan, the approach that the Wolverines must carry over from last season's camp to this one, and a few national topics of interest. Then, Jon catches up with wide receiver Ronnie Bell, who discusses his favorite memories from last week’s trip (26:00), the roller coaster year he has had since his injury in the 2021 opener (28:00), and how the team is approaching the upcoming season (30:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Over the next few weeks, we will get to know the men's basketball program's incoming freshman class. First up, Jett Howard chats with Brian about his acclimation process to Ann Arbor (3:00), how his family helped him reach this point in his career (5:00), why he almost committed elsewhere (10:00), and the evolution of his game over the years (13:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fresh off Michigan's appearance at Big Ten Media Day in Indianapolis, Jon and Brian react to what they heard from the Wolverines' representatives - Head Coach Jim Harbaugh, quarterback Cade McNamara, tight end Erick All, defensive lineman Mazi Smith, and defensive back DJ Turner. Some of the topics include the quarterback battle, the team's mindset coming off a championship season, and Coach Harbaugh's TikTok appearances. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brian chats with another new Wolverine this week, as Duke transfer Joey Baker joins the podcast. Baker discusses why he decided to come to the University of Michigan (4:30), his experiences and lessons over the last four years at Duke (9:30), and how he would describe his game and fit with the program (15:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The fifth and final installment of our 2021 Michigan Football Classics series takes us to Indianapolis for the Big Ten Championship Game. Enjoy some of the biggest moments and our reflections from a 60-minute coronation for the Wolverines, who cruised past Iowa 42-3 for the program's 43rd Big Ten title.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We continue our profiles of new Wolverines by chatting with women's basketball transfer Greta Kampschroeder, who details her decision to join the Michigan Basketball family (3:30), breaks down her game on the floor (9:00), and shares her early impressions on the team (13:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Jon and Brian reflect on the late Gary Moeller's impact on and off the field (4:00), react to the Big Ten's additions of USC and UCLA and the ramifications of these huge moves (12:30), and start "prediction season" by discussing some outside opinions on Michigan and a couple of flag plants for Wolverines who will break out in 2022 (31:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Second-year guard Kobe Bufkin of Michigan men's basketball is our guest this week! Bufkin breaks down his offseason work and goals (3:15), reflects on his big shot against Ohio State back in March (6:45), and details his early impressions of this season's team (9:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our 2021 Classics series has reached a snowy Saturday in Ann Arbor for the 117th edition of "The Game." Jon and Brian reflect on Michigan's 42-27 victory over Ohio State and listen back to all of the big moments from that incredible afternoon at the Big House. If you want to relive the entirety of our radio broadcast from that day, you can do so at this link. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the month of July on the horizon, Jon and Brian recap the busy offseason to this point by discussing some key storylines around Michigan Football: the 2021 Big Ten Championship rings the team received (5:30), the Wolverines' new-look staff (9:30), each position unit heading into fall camp (15:30), some of the biggest threats to Michigan's Big Ten title defense (31:00), and a few important items that still need to be sorted out (38:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Incoming men's basketball transfer guard Jaelin Llewellyn stops by to discuss why he chose to join the Wolverines (4:30), details his unique four-year, three-season career at Princeton (9:00), and breaks down his game and acclimation process with the program (15:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dave Sulfaro, the Director of Communications at Pro Football Focus and a U-M alumnus, sits down with Jon for a wide-ranging conversation. Sulfaro discusses his experience at last season's Ohio State game (2:30), some takeaways from the Aidan Hutchinson-themed podcast series he did with PFF (7:30), his impressions of the Wolverines for the upcoming season (14:00), and the key storylines he is monitoring in the Big Ten and throughout the national picture (29:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Emily Kiser recently announced that she will use her fifth season of college basketball eligibility and return to Michigan women's basketball. On this week's episode, Kiser reflects on the process of reaching that decision (3:30), shares some thoughts on next season's roster (15:00), and talks about her experience at last week's NIL Summit in Atlanta (19:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We've reached November in our 2021 Classics series, as the guys take you back to Michigan's thrilling win at Penn State. Listen back to the key moments from Wolverines' come-from-behind victory, including every play from the game-winning drive and some postgame thoughts from tight end Erick All.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We catch up with Isaiah Barnes of Michigan men's basketball on this week's episode! Barnes reflects on his first year in Ann Arbor (4:00), breaks down his improvements on the floor during that time (8:30), and previews some aspects of the team heading into the upcoming season (15:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In our 2021-22 season finale of "Conqu'ring Heroes," Jon chats with Warde Manuel, the Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics here at the University of Michigan. Manuel reacts to the athletic department's "amazing" season (1:30), discusses some of the pandemic-related changes and adversity he and the department faced (6:00), raves about the competitive nature of Michigan's student-athletes and coaches (15:00), and shares his thoughts on Name Image and Likeness and the concept of collectives (19:00).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 "Seven from 77," we discuss Michigan Baseball's heartbreaking loss on Monday, Ronnie Bell's rehab progress, Fred Jackson's return to the program, and much more. Then, Jon welcomes quarterback Cade McNamara to discuss the need for his leadership to expand in 2022 (27:30), his early impressions on other members of the offense (31:00), and his thoughts on the competition at quarterback (37:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brian catches up with sophomore guard Laila Phelia from Michigan women's basketball on this week's episode! Phelia updates fans on her work since last season ended (3:45), reflects on the journey and chemistry of last year's team (8:00), and shares some thoughts on the current roster's potential and motivations (11:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michigan Baseball won the Big Ten Tournament title last week in Omaha! Senior Riley Bertram joins the show to reflect on the Wolverines' path to the championship (1:00), compare this season to the magical 2019 run that ended in Omaha (6:30), and preview the Louisville Regional and Friday's opponent - the Oregon Ducks (11:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We resume our "2021 Classics" series with Michigan's Week 6 clash against Nebraska in Lincoln. Jon and Brian listen back to and reflect on some of the key moments from the Wolverines' 32-29 victory over the Huskers on October 9.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.