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The Valenti Show

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The Valenti Show with Rico is Detroit’s must-listen daily sports show — where strong opinions meet smart analysis. Hosted by Mike Valenti and Rico Beard, The Valenti Show brings unfiltered takes on the biggest national stories and dives deep into all-things-Detroit sports: the Lions, Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings, Michigan and Michigan State. Whether it's NFL drama, playoff stakes or college football storylines, Valenti and Rico tell it like it is — no fluff, no fan service, just real talk. Catch The Valenti Show with Rico live Monday through Friday 2pm - 6pm EST on 97.1 The Ticket (WXYT). Full e...

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Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

FULL SHOW: Thursday, June 11th 11.06.2026

Valenti and Rico kicked off this short show following another Tigers' win with their thoughts on whether they are bought in enough yet to talk about the team's recent hot stretch. They had some fun at Jeremy Otto's expense, using him as the face of the dissent to their argument and eventually brought him on to allow him to defend himself. The guys wrapped up today's show with their reactions to th...

HOUR 1: Are You Team Jeremy Otto Or Valenti? + Another Brendan Sorsby Update 11.06.2026

Mike ribbed Jeremy Otto for his enthusiasm over the Tigers' recent hot stretch to begin the show. He turned this into a serious conversation about the dichotomy of the two types of fans. Then, the guys reacted to a Brendan Sorsby update that shows that this will not be ending anytime soon.

HOUR 2: Jeremy Otto Defends Himself + Spurs-Knicks Game 4 Delivers 11.06.2026

The guys were joined by Jeremy Otto at the top of the final hour, who was given a chance to defend his honor before Mike and Rico spent the rest of the hour with their reactions to the all-time Knicks comeback win over the Spurs last night.

The Guys React To ELECTRIC NBA Finals Game 4 Last Night 11.06.2026

Mike and Rico discuss their experience watching Knicks-Spurs game 4 last night.

Jeremy Otto Defends His Honor 11.06.2026

Jeremy Otto gets a chance to respond to Mike's claims about his Tigers fandom.

The Guys React To ANOTHER Brendan Sorsby Update 11.06.2026

It doesn't look like the Brendan Sorsby saga is ending anytime soon.

Valenti HATES Position Players Pitching 11.06.2026

Mike shares a controversial baseball take.

Hearing From The People On The Tigers' Question 11.06.2026

Mike and Rico went to the people to hear if they're being too unfair to Jeremy Otto and other Tigers fans like him.

Is Jeremy Otto Being Naive About The Tigers? 11.06.2026

Are you more like Jeremy Otto or Valenti?

FULL SHOW: Wednesday, June 10th 10.06.2026

Valenti and Rico spent today's show discussing two separate topics: whether anyone will be able to stop Brendan Sorsby from playing college football and which side of Steve Yzerman/Dylan Larkin you're on after hearing the news that the two of them barely speak.

HOUR 1: Can The Big 12 Or The CFP "Fix" The Sorsby Situation? + NBA Fastbreak 10.06.2026

Mike and Rico had some thoughts on whether there's anyone or any entity that can prevent Brendan Sorsby from playing in college football this year to begin the show. They got to the callers quickly and then rounded out the hour talking about some basketball news on an "NBA Fastbreak".

HOUR 2: Are You Team Yzerman Or Larkin After Hearing This News? 10.06.2026

It was reported earlier that Steve Yzerman and Dylan Larkin aren't on the best of terms and only speak when needed. Mike and Rico discussed if this changes which side they're on with the Red Wings captain's trade request.

HOUR 3: In Football Today + More Calls On Sorsby/Red Wings Drama 10.06.2026

The guys began the third hour with an NFL/CFB "In Football Today" before returning to today's topics.

HOUR 4: Why Valenti Isn't Talking Tigers (Yet) + Final Thoughts On Today's Topics 10.06.2026

Mike and Rico addressed their lack of discussion lately regarding the Tigers to begin the final hour. Then, they returned to and expanded on their main topics of the day.

Valenti Explains His Lack Of Tigers Talk + Takes More Of Your Calls 10.06.2026

Mike clears up his lack of what he calls "referendum radio" regarding the Tigers and their recent hot streak. Then, the guys go back to the people on today's topics.

Fielding More Of Your Sorsby/Yzerman Vs. Larkin Calls + Texts 10.06.2026

The guys open the phone lines again to hear from more of the people on today's topics.

In Football Today | 6-10-26 10.06.2026

The guys go through the biggest NFL and CFB news in this "In Football Today".

Hearing From The People On The Latest Larkin/Yzerman News 10.06.2026

Mike and Rico go to the people on their Larkin/Yzerman topic.

Are You Team Yzerman Or Team Larkin? 10.06.2026

The guys debate which side they're on in the Yzerman/Larkin saga after hearing the latest news regarding the two.

Reacting To The News That Larkin & Yzerman Don't Speak Unless Needed 10.06.2026

Mike and Rico aren't surprised by this news about Steve Yzerman and Dylan Larkin's (lack of) relationship.

NBA Fastbreak | 6-10-26 10.06.2026

David joins to go through the biggest NBA news in this Fastbreak.

Taking Your Calls On Potential Solutions To The Brendan Sorsby Ruling 10.06.2026

The guys hear from the people on who (if anyone) can prevent Brendan Sorsby from competing in college football in 2026.

Can Someone Step In And Solve The Brendan Sorsby Situation? 10.06.2026

The guys look around the college sports landscape to see if Brendan Sorsby being allowed to play after admitting to gambling on CFB games can be reversed.

Valenti Thinks The CFP Can Fix This Sorsby Situation 10.06.2026

Mike outlines why he thinks the CFP committee can solve the Brendan Sorsby controversy.

FULL SHOW: Tuesday, June 9th 09.06.2026

Valenti and Rico got things started with an extended conversation about the potential impacts of the controversial Brendan Sorsby ruling from a Texas judge. They took that topic until the second hour, where they talked about belief in the Tigers and Tarik Skubal's imminent return to the team. The guys spent the third hour discussing the Pistons' need for a stretch big before they reset everything...

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