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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: The Hypocrisy Behind NFL Denying Sorsby 2026 Eligibility + NBA Fastbreak 23.06.2026 40:40
The guys dove right into the news that the NFL has canceled its Supplemental Draft, presumably to deny Brendan Sorsby eligibility for this upcoming season. They discussed the hypocrisy behind this decision before David joined for an "NBA Fastbreak" centered around the Giannis trade and NBA Draft rumors to round out the first hour.
HOUR 2: Mike's 3 Pistons Offseason Outcomes + How The Skubal Trade Talk Relates To It + Your Pistons Calls 23.06.2026 40:16
Mike had a few options for Pistons fans on what to do with the 21st pick in the first round tonight. The guys tied the Skubal trade talk into this conversation and then took your calls on their main topic of the hour.
HOUR 3: Players The Pistons Can Select At 21 + All-Time Italian NBA Team + Kyle Pitts' Extension 23.06.2026 29:22
David joined the guys in the third hour with a list of players that should be in play for the Pistons at 21 in the first round tonight. Then, they picked the all-time Italian NBA player lineup before they reacted to the Falcons' extension of Kyle Pitts and what it will mean for Sam LaPorta's eventual contract.
HOUR 4: Mike's Ideal Pistons 2026-27 Starting 5 23.06.2026 29:51
Valenti offered the people a few moves Trajan Langdon can make this offseason to build the Pistons' starting 5 into one that can compete with the likes of the Knicks and the Celtics. The guys heard from the people on this throughout the rest of the show.
Hearing From The People On Valenti's Ideal Pistons Offseason 23.06.2026 11:55
Mike and Rico take your calls regarding Mike's hypothetical offseason for the Pistons.
Reacting To The Kyle Pitts Deal: What Will LaPorta Get? 23.06.2026 5:48
Mike and Rico discuss what Kyle Pitts' big extension with the Falcons means for a potential Sam LaPorta deal.
If This Happens, Would The Pistons' Offseason Be A Success? 23.06.2026 11:46
Mike lays out his realistic ideal 2026-27 Pistons lineup, asking if this is something you can get behind.
The All-Time Italian NBA Team 23.06.2026 10:17
Valenti and Rico somehow get into a draft of the top Italian NBA players ever.
Names To Look Out For The Pistons To Select At 21 Tonight 23.06.2026 13:13
The guys discuss some possible draft selections for the Pistons at #21 overall tonight.
Taking Your Calls In Response To Valenti's 3 Pistons Options 23.06.2026 8:06
Mike and Rico hear from the people on the 3 Pistons choices for this offseason.
Tying The Skubal Trade Conversation Into Pistons Draft Discussion 23.06.2026 11:07
Mike and Rico relate the Skubal conversation to what they have to say about the Pistons' draft plans.
Which Of These Pistons Draft Options Would You Take? 23.06.2026 11:53
Valenti offers a few options for what the Pistons could potentially do in the Draft tonight.
What Valenti Thinks The Pistons Should Do Tonight In The NBA Draft 23.06.2026 6:25
Mike expands on a point he made yesterday about the Pistons' plans in the NBA Draft.
NBA Fastbreak | 6-23-26 23.06.2026 10:26
David joins the guys as they discuss the biggest NBA news, ranging from last night's Giannis trade to Draft rumors.
Where Does Brendan Sorsby Even Go From Here? 23.06.2026 11:46
The guys don't know what comes next for Brendan Sorsby after being declared ineligible by the NFL for the 2026 season, now that they've canceled their supplemental draft.
Exposing NFL's Hypocrisy Behind Supplemental Draft/Sorsby Decision 23.06.2026 12:01
Mike and Rico actually are siding with Brendan Sorsby for once.
Best of college basketball on 97.1 The Ticket: Why Dusty May is leaving Michigan for the NBA right after a title 23.06.2026 34:10
The Ticket hosts break down the shocking news of Dusty May abandoning Michigan basketball for the NBA, exposing the transactional reality of modern college sports and the apparent mismanagement by athletic director Ward Manuel.
FULL SHOW: Monday, June 22nd 22.06.2026 2:11:56
Valenti and Rico got the first show of the week started with their thoughts on Dusty May leaving Michigan to coach the Dallas Mavericks and what this says about the current state of college basketball/college sports in general. They covered a lot of ground in the second hour, discussing how they want the Pistons to approach the first round of the NBA Draft tomorrow and what the Panthers' trade for...
HOUR 1: Dusty May Leaving Michigan For NBA/Dallas Mavericks + Can We Say That? Part 1 22.06.2026 40:33
Mike and Rico are officially resigned to the absurdity of the landscape of college sports as they opened the show with their reactions to Dusty May departing Michigan basketball after winning the national championship to coach the Dallas Mavericks. They heard from a few of the people on this topic before doing the first of 2 "Can We Say That?" segments of the day.
HOUR 2: Pistons' Draft Plans + What Tkachuk Trade Means For Red Wings/Larkin 22.06.2026 39:31
The Pistons are (as of now) slotted into the 21st pick in the NBA Draft tomorrow night. Mike and Rico had a conversation about whether they should use this pick or trade it for a higher pick or another player. Then, they reacted to the Panthers trading for F Brady Tkachuk and what it means for the Red Wings/Dylan Larkin trade request situation.
HOUR 3: Can We Say That? Part 2 + Why Mike Wants Tigers To Trade Skubal Now 22.06.2026 32:16
The guys did part 2 of "Can We Say That?" before transitioning into a discussion about the urgency for the Tigers to trade Skubal considering their lack of World Series expectations.
HOUR 4: Final Thoughts + Calls On Whether There's Any Reason NOT To Trade Skubal 22.06.2026 19:36
Mike and Rico stuck with their Tigers/Skubal conversation from the third hour until the end of today's show.
Your Calls On Whether Tigers Need To Trade Skubal 22.06.2026 8:43
Mike and Rico squeeze in a couple more of your calls before the end of the show.
Valenti Sees No Downside In Tigers Trading Skubal 22.06.2026 9:43
Mike doubles down on his belief that, considering the Tigers will not be winning the World Series this year, Scott Harris should trade away Tarik Skubal.
Can We Say That? Part 2 | 6-22-26 22.06.2026 13:52
The guys, joined by David, do their second "Can We Say That?" of the day.
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