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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
NBA Free Agency Updates + Sorsby Stands Down To NFL + More Pistons Thoughts 30.06.2026 11:18
Valenti and Rico cover a lot of ground to open the final hour.
More Of Your Pistons/Duren Calls 30.06.2026 10:49
Mike and Rico hear from some more of the people on the Pistons/Duren conversation.
Can We Say That? | 6-30-26 30.06.2026 11:18
The guys do this week's "Can We Say That?"
What Does The Raptors Trading For Kawhi Leonard Mean For The Pistons? 30.06.2026 7:30
Mike and Rico react to the breaking news that the Clippers are trading Kawhi Leonard to the Raptors.
What Is The Backup Plan If The Pistons Lose Duren? 30.06.2026 8:54
The guys don't know how the Pistons will replace Jalen Duren this offseason if they lose him to another team.
Hearing From More Of The People On Pistons/Jalen Duren Dilemma 30.06.2026 14:08
Mike and Rico read more of your texts and take more of your calls on their ongoing Pistons/Jalen Duren discussion.
Detroit Sports Temperature Check | 6-30-26 30.06.2026 8:16
Who surrounding Detroit sports is under the most heat right now?
Taking Your Calls On Duren's Potential Deal With The Kings/If The Pistons Should Match 30.06.2026 10:14
The people chime in on the Duren contract situation.
Do You Want Jalen Duren Back On The Pistons Next Year? 30.06.2026 11:35
The guys discuss whether Jalen Duren will be worth bringing back for the Pistons.
Reacting To Jalen Duren Being Allowed To Seek Trade To Kings 30.06.2026 11:36
Mike and Rico talk about why not interested in the Pistons matching a potentially large contract for Jalen Duren from the Kings.
FULL SHOW: Monday, June 29th 29.06.2026 2:40:19
Valenti and Rico come on the air, joined by David, to break the devastating news of Kenny Kott's passing. They honored the 97.1 Ticket legend throughout today's show and also attempted to retain a sense of normalcy through a few discussions surrounding the Red Wings/Yzerman, Terrion Arnold, and the Tigers.
HOUR 1: Remembering Kenny Kott 29.06.2026 43:26
The guys spent the first hour trying to process the stunning news of Kenny Kott's passing this past weekend.
HOUR 2: Remembering Kenny Kott + Thoughts On Steve Yzerman's Draft Day Moves/Recent Comments 29.06.2026 38:08
Valenti and Rico opened the second hour with some more sentiments regarding the passing of Kenny Kott. Then, they tried their best to retain a sense of normalcy on the show with a conversation about Steve Yzerman's recent comments to the media and the moves he made (or did not make) at the NHL Entry Draft.
HOUR 3: Reactions To Lions Releasing Terrion Arnold 29.06.2026 38:58
Terrion Arnold was released by the Lions at the top of the third hour, and the guys + the people gave their thoughts on the news.
HOUR 4: Valenti's Reaction To Tigers' Lineup Tonight + Start, Bench, Cut 29.06.2026 39:46
Mike shared his thoughts on tonight's lineup for the Tigers against the Yankees. Then, the guys took more of your phone calls on a wide array of topics, including Kenny Kott's passing, before wrapping up the show with a new segment from Paul Serra called "Start, Bench, or Cut".
Start, Bench, Cut | 6-29-26 29.06.2026 10:01
Paul Serra and the guys debut a new segment.
Valenti Is Seething Over Tonight's Tigers Lineup 29.06.2026 12:00
Mike is not pleased about the lineup the Tigers are trotting out against the Yankees tonight.
Taking Your Calls On Lions Releasing Terrion Arnold 29.06.2026 10:17
Mike and Rico hear from the people on Kenny Kott's passing and the Lions releasing Terrion Arnold.
BREAKING: Lions Release Terrion Arnold 29.06.2026 11:24
The guys react in real time to the Lions releasing Terrion Arnold.
Taking More Of Your Red Wings Calls 29.06.2026 9:04
A few more of the people get involved in the Yzerman/Red Wings conversation.
Valenti On Yzerman: "He's Running [The Red Wings] Into The Ground" 29.06.2026 8:50
The guys pivot briefly away from their honoring of Kenny Kott to discuss the moves Steve Yzerman made (or didn't make) during the NHL Draft and his ensuing comments to the media.
Remembering Kenny Kott 29.06.2026 7:57
The guys offer some more thoughts amidst their ongoing remembrance of Kenny Kott.
Remembering Kenny Kott 29.06.2026 10:29
Mike and Rico hear from caller DJ and TJ Lang about Kenny Kott's passing.
Remembering Kenny Kott 29.06.2026 11:09
The guys continue to do their best to honor Kenny Kott.
Remembering Kenny Kott 29.06.2026 13:50
Mike, Rico, and David share some devastating news.
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