The Valenti Show

Mike and Rico get the people in on their Red Wings/Yzerman conversation.

The guys are EXTREMELY skeptical when it comes to how Steve Yzerman is approaching the Larkin and DeBrincat situations.

Mike and Rico react to some comments from NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman about the latest in the Larkin trade discussions and the DeBrincat extension talks.

Mike and Rico get this week's Best Of Valenti going with their live reactions to the Lions releasing CB Terrion Arnold following his arrest on kidnapping and armed robbery charges. Then, they do a Detroit sports temperature check with Paul Serra, discuss the Pistons signing John Collins, and debate whether people are truly interested in the World Cup.

The guys react to the breaking news of the Pistons landing John Collins and debate whether Jalen Duren's hefty contract demands mean it's time for Detroit to pack his bags.

Rico Beard goes all-in on why the 4th of July is fundamentally superior to every other major holiday before delivering an unfiltered reality check on the state of Detroit sports. Tune in as the crew ranks which local team is set for the most success and breaks down the biggest red flags facing the Lions' secondary.

Rico Beard goes to bat for why the 4th of July is undisputed as America's greatest, most stress-free holiday, shutting down traditionalists who swear by Thanksgiving or Christmas. Plus, the crew fields listener call-ins and counts down the country's most epic Independence Day celebration spots.

Rico and the crew break down the current landscape of Detroit sports, debating which of the four major teams will go the furthest despite their massive offseason question marks. Plus, the guys rank the NFL's basement-dwelling teams from "worst to first" and question whether the Lions' shaky secondary will derail their championship hopes.

The crew debates a tough local sports dilemma before diving into the viral phenomenon of Detroit Lions fan "takeovers" at away games. Callers share their wild travel plans for the upcoming matchup in Munich, Germany, including one fan who funded his trip by selling $16,000 worth of Pokémon cards.

The guys debate the ultimate Detroit sports figures to run a holiday cookout, leading to a shocking backyard revelation from Jeremy. Plus, they share hilarious stories about over-the-top fireworks, local legend sightings, and the real reason Jeff Riger once called the cops on the 4th of July.

The crew breaks down Travel Yahoo's rankings of the most epic 4th of July celebrations across America. From big-city spectacles to a shocking small-town number one, find out which destinations belong on your holiday bucket list.

The crew debates the best holidays, diving into a legendary 1995 Detroit Halloween story and the awkwardness of traditional Memorial Day greetings. Plus, they break down why Tigers Opening Day is treated like a massive local event—despite the $100 parking fee

Rico and the crew break down why the 4th of July is the absolute king of stress-free holidays, completely free of the anxiety and forced obligations of winter celebrations. Callers chime in to defend their favorites, bringing hilarious hot takes on everything from depressing Labor Days to a genius Thanksgiving survival hack involving Chinese food.

Rico Beard takes over the studio to break down why the 4th of July is hands-down the absolute best holiday of the year. From zero family obligations to superior grill food, hear why it easily beats out Thanksgiving, Halloween, and Valentine's Day.

The guys debate which Detroit sports icons deserve an invite to the ultimate summer cookout before a local caller reveals the insane $10,000 price tag behind a legendary lakeside fireworks show.

The crew debates why the 4th of July is the ultimate holiday, sparking hilarious stories about childhood illegal firework sales and a co-worker who went "full Karen" and called the cops on his neighbors. Plus, they dive into the absolute crapshoot of soccer penalty kicks and why you'll never catch them in Times Square on New Year's Eve.

Rico breaks down the wild lengths Detroit Lions fans are going to for this year's road games, including one fan who sold $16,000 in Pokémon cards just to fund a trip to Germany. From budget-hacking European travel to plotting an easy stadium takeover in Arizona, the crew explores why Lions nation travels better than anyone else.

Rico dives into which away stadiums Detroit Lions fans are planning to completely take over this season, comparing the high-energy "Honolulu Blue" invasions to a World Cup atmosphere. From budget-friendly road trips to Carolina to a pricey, bucket-list matchup in Munich, Germany, callers break down exactly what it costs to follow the Lions on the road.

Rico reacts to a shocking local poll favoring a Team USA soccer run over a Tigers playoff berth before breaking down the Lions' defensive outlook with a caller. Plus, the guys debate which upcoming road games—including a trip to Germany—are prime targets for the next massive Lions fan "takeover."

The crew breaks down all eight last-place NFL teams and ranks their chances of jumping from the basement to the penthouse for the 2026 season. From crushing the Cardinals' hopes to finding serious sleeper value in the Giants and Titans, discover who has the best shot at a worst-to-first division turnaround.

Rico and the crew debate which Detroit sports franchise is primed for the most success, heavily questioning an optimistic 13-win forecast for the Lions' upcoming season. They also break down why the Pistons might be the city's only postseason guarantee and react to Bryce Underwood's highly criticized spring game performance.

The host challenges the widespread hype surrounding the Detroit Lions, questioning if their heavily flawed defense can survive an improved NFC North division. The segment breaks down the outlook for all four major Detroit sports teams, debating which franchise will actually go the furthest this year.

Rico and Jeremy break down the entire Detroit sports landscape, ranking which of the four major teams is primed to go the furthest over the next 12 months. From questioning the "Yzerman plan" to a surprisingly optimistic playoff prediction for the Pistons, they debate who actually has a clear path to postseason success.

Marc Ryan (in for Valenti) and Rico kicked off the show with a heated debate about their interest in the World Cup. They took this until the second hour, when they shifted their sights towards the Pistons with the blockbuster trade of Jaylen Brown to the 76ers in mind. The guys asked how this impacts the rest of the Eastern Conference and, specifically, where Detroit fits in, before reacting to a...

The United States won their Round of 32 match last night and Marc Ryan came in today thrilled about it. Rico pushed back on his excitement, arguing that soccer isn't that big of a deal, which prompted a debate between the 2. Then, David joined with an American 250th anniversary blitz.