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The Valenti Show
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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Episodes
HOUR 1: Expanding On The Brendan Sorsby Ruling + NBA Fastbreak 09.06.2026 40:05
Mike and Rico addressed how the Brendan Sorsby ruling from a Texas judge can make the college football landscape even worse. Then, they did an "NBA Fastbreak" to end the first hour.
HOUR 2: Are You Buying The Tigers' Recent Success? 09.06.2026 40:11
Valenti and Rico spent the entire second hour with a back and forth about the Tigers and Tarik Skubal's imminent return to the team. They took a bunch of your calls throughout.
HOUR 3: In Football Today + How The Pistons Can Compete For A Title 09.06.2026 30:21
The guys did an "In Football Today" to begin the third hour. Then, they discussed whether the Pistons need to address their lack of a stretch 5 this offseason.
HOUR 4: Today's Topics Revisited 09.06.2026 32:00
Mike and Rico wrapped up today's show with a reset of all of today's topics.
The People Chime In On The Pistons Potentially Acquiring A Big Man Shooter 09.06.2026 7:48
Mike and Rico seek the opinion of the people on their Pistons conversation.
Revisiting The Sorsby Topic 09.06.2026 14:16
The guys open the final hour with a return to their Sorsby topic earlier.
Do The Pistons Need To Acquire A Stretch 5? 09.06.2026 9:44
Mike and Rico use Wemby and KAT as examples for why the Pistons need to acquire a big man who can shoot the 3.
In Football Today | 6-9-26 09.06.2026 12:45
The guys go through the biggest NFL news in this "In Football Today".
The People Chime In On Their Belief In The Tigers 09.06.2026 13:11
Mike and Rico go to the people for their thoughts on the Tigers' recent run and the possibility of trading Tarik Skubal.
Where Should We Be At With The Tigers Right Now? 09.06.2026 12:51
Valenti and Rico still aren't buying into the recent Tigers hype.
NBA Fastbreak | 6-9-26 09.06.2026 7:04
Valenti (might) want his Celtics to trade away Jaylen Brown.
Hearing From The People On How The Sorsby Ruling Will Impact CFB 09.06.2026 11:07
Mike and Rico take your calls and read a few of your ticket texts on their conversation about the Sorsby ruling.
Reacting To Other CFB Programs' Comments On Sorsby Ruling 09.06.2026 11:53
Rico reads some statements made by other CFB programs about the controversial Brendan Sorsby ruling.
What The Sorsby Ruling Means For The Rest Of College Football 09.06.2026 9:57
The guys are even more concerned about the future of college football now.
FULL SHOW: Monday, June 8th 08.06.2026 2:20:21
Valenti and Rico kicked off this week of shows with a few stories surrounding the NBA Finals and the first Finals game at Madison Square Garden in 27 years. They discussed which of these they're most annoyed with up until the second hour, where they shifted their sights to Dylan Larkin's reported preferred trade destinations. The guys wrapped up today's show with their reactions to the Texas judge...
HOUR 1: 3 Annoyances With The NBA Finals + Can We Say That? Part 1 08.06.2026 40:02
Mike opened the show with his thoughts on 3 separate NBA Finals-related annoyances, explaining which of them he has the biggest problem with. He opened the conversation to the guys + the people before doing part 1 of today's "Can We Say That?" segments.
HOUR 2: Dylan Larkin's Less-Than-Ideal Preferred Trade Destinations 08.06.2026 40:26
Valenti and Rico wracked their brains to try to figure out if there is any good move the Red Wings could make with the teams that Dylan Larkin has as his preferred trade destinations. They heard from a bunch of the people as well on this topic.
HOUR 3: Can We Say That? Part 2 + More Larkin Calls 08.06.2026 32:23
The guys did part 2 of "Can We Say That?" to open the third hour. They then returned to the phone lines to hear more reactions about Dylan Larkin's preferred trade destinations.
HOUR 4: Mike's Frustration With The Brendan Sorsby Ruling 08.06.2026 27:25
Mike and Rico spent the final hour reacting to a Texas judge ruling that Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby can return to school for one more year. They were then joined by Wojo to put a bow on today's show.
A Lawyer Chimes In On The Sorsby Ruling 08.06.2026 8:42
The guys get a call from a lawyer, who tries to make sense of the judge's ruling in the Brendan Sorsby case.
Valenti Is Furious With The Brendan Sorsby Ruling 08.06.2026 14:00
Are there any Rules left in college sports?
Taking Your Calls On Larkin's Preferred Trade Destinations 08.06.2026 11:06
Mike and Rico hear from the people on their Dylan Larkin conversation.
Can We Say That? Part 2 | 6-8-26 08.06.2026 12:59
The guys do part 2 of "Can We Say That?"
Is There Even A Slightly Favorable Trade The Red Wings Can Make With Larkin's 3 Preferred Destinations? 08.06.2026 11:32
The guys are feeling pretty hopeless regarding a potential Dylan Larkin trade.
Dylan Larkin Gives His Preferred Trade Destinations...Oh No 08.06.2026 10:56
Valenti and Rico react to Dylan Larkin's less-than-ideal list of teams he'd like to be traded to by the Red Wings.
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