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Defend the Block 385 - Akeem Miskdeen May 12, 2026

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Brian visits with assistant coach Akeem Miskdeen, who reflects on his path to a national championship season in Ann Arbor, details some of the foremost memories from last year's team, and discusses the program's new-look roster for the 2026-27 campaign.

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Conqu'ring Heroes 202 - Kurt Barr May 07, 2026

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Michigan Baseball is shining down the stretch, and ace pitcher Kurt Barr stars on this week's edition of Conqu'ring Heroes. Barr reflects on the journey for him and his brother to Ann Arbor, details the keys to his outstanding 2026 season, and looks ahead to the rest of the regular season.

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In the Trenches 585 - Blake Frazier May 06, 2026

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During this week's "Seven from 77," Jon breaks down the Wolverines' areas of strengths and items to work on in the aftermath of spring ball before he shares some early thoughts on the 2026 schedule. Around the 42-minute mark, offensive lineman Blake Frazier stops by to discuss his progression since arriving on campus, the complexion of his nutrition plan, and the evolution of Michigan's roster.

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Defend the Block 384 - Kyle Church May 05, 2026

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Assistant Coach and General Manager Kyle Church joins Defend the Block this week to reflect on the Wolverines' run to the national championship, detail his role in building the roster each season, and break down the five new Wolverines who officially joined the team last week (Brandon McCoy Jr., Lincoln Cosby, J.P. Estrella, Jalen Reed, and Moustapha Thiam).

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Conqu'ring Heroes 201 - Zach Barlow Apr 30, 2026

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As Michigan men's golf prepares for this weekend's Big Ten Championships, Head Coach Zach Barlow joins us on Conqu'ring Heroes. Barlow discusses the Wolverines' season to this point, his coaching style with such a young team, and the preparation for this weekend's event.

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In the Trenches 584 - Chris Bracy Apr 29, 2026

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Jon details the next few months for Michigan Football and reacts to the NFL Draft from all angles in this week's "Seven from 77." Then, defensive back Chris Bracy stops by the show around the 41-minute mark. He reflects on his experiences in the transfer portal, details his academic journey, and discusses his impressions of the defense.

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Defend the Block 383 - Drew Williamson Apr 28, 2026

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Brian visits with Assistant Coach and Director of Player Development Drew Williamson on this week's episode of Defend the Block. Williamson reflects on the Wolverines' run to the national title, details some of the key moments of Michigan's 37-win campaign, and breaks down the development ahead for several returning players for the 2026-27 season.

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Conqu'ring Heroes 200 - HPSSC Athlete Innovation Lab Panel Apr 23, 2026

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We bring you a special edition of Conqu'ring Heroes this week, as Jon presided over a panel discussion at Saturday's Spring Game Celebration Donor Appreciation Event. The discussion focused on the Human Performance & Sport Science (HPSSC) Athlete Innovation Lab, a new laboratory that is integrated within the Michigan Athletics Department as part of a strategic framework to elevate the sport science experiences at U-M to a level that will position the institution as an international leader in educational and research opportunities in this rapidly-advancing field. Panel participants included Ken Kozloff, PhD (HPSSC Co-Director), Nora Boerger (Assistant Coach, Women’s Lacrosse), Laila Kostorowski (student-athlete, Women’s Lacrosse), and Skylar Reynolds (master’s student who works in the HPSSC lab).

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In the Trenches 583 - Spring Game Recap & NFL Draft Preview Apr 22, 2026

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Jon and Brian break down all aspects of the Wolverines' Spring Game, presented by Original Roofing Company, and put a bow on Michigan's 15 spring practices. Then, they discuss the NFL Draft, including some potential landing spots for NFL-bound Wolverines and a mock draft of the first 10 picks.

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Defend the Block 382 - Fan Reflections Apr 21, 2026

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This week, we turn the podcast over to Michigan Basketball fans who reflect, via emails and voice messages, on the Wolverines' magical run. Thanks to all those who took the time to share their thoughts on this special team, season, and championship.

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