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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

HOUR 4: Revisiting Today's Main Topics 02.06.2026

The guys finished today's show by wrapping up their greed in sports, most annoying GM in Detroit, and Brendan Sorsby topics.

Taking Your Final Calls On Today's Topics 02.06.2026

Valenti and Rico go to the people one more time today.

Hearing From The People On Brendan Sorsby 02.06.2026

The guys take some feedback from the people on one of the most insane college football/NIL stories we've heard yet.

Valenti Can't Understand The Absurdity Behind The Brendan Sorsby Situation 02.06.2026

Mike and Rico react to the latest with Brendan Sorsby.

2026 Bold NFL Predictions | In Football Today 02.06.2026

Rico has some bold predictions for the 2026 NFL season, which he shares with the guys.

Hearing From The People On Greed In Sports + Most Annoying Detroit Sports GM 02.06.2026

Valenti and Rico take your calls on both of today's main topics.

Which Detroit Sports GM Are You Most Annoyed With? 02.06.2026

The guys begin the second hour discussing their least favorite Detroit sports GMs at the moment.

Best Bets For The 2026 NFL Season | In Football Today 02.06.2026

David joins to share some best bets for the 2026 NFL season.

Taking Your Calls On The Greed In Sports 02.06.2026

The people respond to what the guys started the show with.

Have You Grown Weary Of How Money Hungry Sports Has Become? 02.06.2026

Mike and Rico continue their interesting conversation that stems from the latest in the MLB/MLBPA CBA negotiations.

The Guys React To Early MLB-MLBPA Negotiations 02.06.2026

Valenti wants to know if the news about the MLB/MLBPA negotiations makes you more disillusioned with sports as a whole.

Best of the Tigers on 97.1 The Ticket: Is A.J. Hinch or Scott Harris to blame for the Tigers' collapse? 02.06.2026

We break down the Detroit Tigers' baffling downward spiral, debating whether manager A.J. Hinch's frustrating analytical hooks or Scott Harris's roster construction is more to blame. With the offense completely stagnant and a 100-loss season looming, we look at the grim reality facing a franchise already entering salvage mode

FULL SHOW: Monday, June 1st 01.06.2026

Valenti and Rico opened the first show of the week with their immediate thoughts on the Rams' trading for 2x DPOY Myles Garrett. They shared what they think this means for the Lions/Brad Holmes before getting into a conversation about the Tigers and which of Scott Harris/A.J. Hinch they'd rather fire. The guys had a quick detour for a topic related to Bryce Underwood and then returned to their Tig...

HOUR 1: What The Rams' Trade For Myles Garrett Says About The Lions/Their "Plans" + Can We Say That? 01.06.2026

Mike and Rico shared their instant reactions to the Rams' blockbuster trade for 2x DPOY Myles Garrett. They wondered whether this is an indictment of Brad Holmes for his lack of aggressiveness and complacency. Then, the guys did the first of two "Can We Say That?" segments.

HOUR 2: Would You Rather The Tigers Fire Scott Harris Or A.J. Hinch Or Neither? 01.06.2026

The Tigers were the main topic of conversation in the second hour of the show. Mike and Rico posed a question, which they debated, before letting the people into the discussion.

HOUR 3: Can We Say That? Part 2 + Eric Weddle's Criticism(s) Of Bryce Underwood 01.06.2026

The guys began the third hour with the second of two "Can We Say That?" segments today. Then, they reacted to some audio from former All-Pro safety Eric Weddle commenting on Bryce Underwood.

HOUR 4: Lions & Tigers Conversations Wrapped 01.06.2026

Valenti and Rico had some more thoughts and took some more of your calls on their Tigers and Lions topics today.

The Issues With The Mindset Of Detroit Sports Teams Resumed 01.06.2026

Mike and Rico open the final hour with a continuation of their Lions/Tigers topics from before, which they tie in together.

The Guys Take Your Final Calls Of The Day 01.06.2026

Mike and Rico hear what the people have to say about the Tigers and Lions topics they've recycled all day for the final time of the show.

The People Dish On Eric Weddle's Bryce Underwood Comments 01.06.2026

Mike and Rico want to know if the people think Eric Weddle's comments are something or nothing.

Are Eric Weddle's Comments About Bryce Underwood Something Or Nothing? 01.06.2026

The guys react to some comments from former NFL All-Pro safety Eric Weddle about what he's seen/thinks about Michigan QB Bryce Underwood.

Can We Say That? Part 2 | 6-1-26 01.06.2026

The guys do part 2 of today's "Can We Say That?"

Hearing From The People On Hinch/Harris Question 01.06.2026

Mike and Rico take a few of your calls on the "who would you rather fire" question regarding A.J. Hinch and Scott Harris.

Would You Rather Hypothetically Fire Scott Harris Or A.J. Hinch? 01.06.2026

The guys discuss who, if anyone, the Tigers should fire out of Scott Harris and A.J. Hinch.

Can We Say That? | 6-1-26 01.06.2026

The guys do a "Can We Say That?" focused on the NBA and NFL.

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