Costa and Jansen with Heather

6:00 HOUR: The Lions upgrade the offensive braintrust, Nobody wants to coach the Cleveland Browns anymore

27 Jan 2026

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6:00 HOUR: The Lions upgrade the offensive braintrust, Nobody wants to coach the Cleveland Browns anymore

Are the Red Wings trade deadline buyers no matter what?

27 Jan 2026

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The Red Wings have five games remaining before the Olympic break, and nine before the trade deadline

Do the Lions need to upgrade their defensive braintrust?

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Lions hired former Giants interim head coach Mike Kafka as a high-level offensive assistant

Shadeur Sanders a Pro Bowler?

27 Jan 2026

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With Drake Maye playing in the Super Bowl, the Browns rookie was named to the AFC roster

What was the best movie of 2025? Pt 2

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We continue our discussion after Jim and Heather were both disappointed with two Oscar-nominated movies

What was the best movie of 2025? Pt 1

27 Jan 2026

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Jim and Heather each saw two Oscar-nominated movies the weekend and came away unimpressed

Jon in Lapeer attempts the Two Grand Slam

27 Jan 2026

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Can you do better than Jon in today's edition of the Two Grand Slam?

Uncomfortable things to watch, Pt 2

27 Jan 2026

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We continue our discussion after this weekend's Netflix special featuring Alex Honnold free-climbing a skyscraper in Taiwan

Uncomfortable things to watch, Pt 1

27 Jan 2026

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Jon watched the Netflix special of Alex Honnold free-climbing a Taiwanese skyscraper

Who wants to coach the Cleveland Browns?

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Several assistant coaches have pulled their names out of the running to be the head coach in Cleveland

Why are Costa and Gator so fired up about Shadeur Sanders being named to the Pro Bowl?

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Shadeur Sanders vs. Joe Flacco? Seriously?

Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Tickets: Bold Idea For The Lions, Who The Lions Should Select At 17, And More!

24 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Costa & Jansen propose a bold idea for the Lions. Plus, Karsch & Anderson debate who Brad Holmes should select at 17th overall in this year's draft, V...

1/23/26 - Championship Sunday Picks, An ice cream debate, Cookie Jar, Which Super Bowl matchup do you want to see?

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

1/23/26 - Championship Sunday Picks, An ice cream debate, Cookie Jar, Which Super Bowl matchup do you want to see?

9:00 HOUR: Which Super Bowl matchup do you want to see? Heather with the news

23 Jan 2026

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9:00 HOUR: Which Super Bowl matchup do you want to see? Heather with the news

8:00 HOUR: Favorite movie quotes, Has the cold changed your weekend plans?

23 Jan 2026

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8:00 HOUR: Favorite movie quotes, Has the cold changed your weekend plans?

7:00 HOUR: Love or hate strawberry ice cream? Cookie Jar

23 Jan 2026

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7:00 HOUR: Love or hate strawberry ice cream? Cookie Jar

6:00 HOUR: The Wings get a point, Championship Sunday Picks

23 Jan 2026

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6:00 HOUR: The Wings get a point, Championship Sunday Picks

Championship Sunday Picks

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The participants of Super Bowl LX will be decided Sunday

Is the cold weather changing your plans for the weekend?

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It is expected to be bitterly cold outside this weekend

Favorite movie quotes

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This question in the Cookie Jar drew out a lot of responses

Cookie Jar: Memorable TV commercials

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss saying hello, our favorite childhood commercials, movie quotes, and more!

Strawberry Ice Cream: Love it or hate it?

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A conversation about football went off the rails into an ice cream debate

Costa: Sam Darnold is Strawberry Ice Cream

23 Jan 2026

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Jim makes an analogy for the Seahawks quarterback

What Super Bowl matchup do you want to see?

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The participants of Super Bowl LX will be decided this Sunday

1/22/26 - Thursday Touchdown, Did Amon-Ra St. Brown's comments bother you? Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

1/22/26 - Thursday Touchdown, Did Amon-Ra St. Brown's comments bother you? Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon

9:00 HOUR: Are Amon-Ra St. Brown's comments something or nothing? Heather gives us the news

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

9:00 HOUR: Are Amon-Ra St. Brown's comments something or nothing? Heather gives us the news

8:00 HOUR: Ross Tucker, A birthday for Cookies

22 Jan 2026

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8:00 HOUR: Ross Tucker, A birthday for Cookies

7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon

22 Jan 2026

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7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon

6:00 HOUR: Fresh Mel! The Thursday Touchdown

22 Jan 2026

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6:00 HOUR: Fresh Mel! The Thursday Touchdown

Ross Tucker previews Championship Sunday

22 Jan 2026

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NFL insider Ross Tucker joins us to talk about this week's conference championship games and the Lions' hiring of Drew Petzold as offensive coordinato...

Dear Jon: Birthday dinner

22 Jan 2026

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Jon gives advice on situations involving Door Dash, western movies, parents buying a birthday dinner, and a debate to settle

Do Amon-Ra St. Brown's comments bother you?

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

St. Brown said on his podcast that Lions fans "don't know ball" for criticizing the hire of Drew Petzing as their offensive coordinator

Fresh Mel!

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mel Kiper released his first Mock Draft for 2026

Thursday Touchdown: Predicting next year's national champion

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Gov peppers Jim and Jon with seven topics across college and pro football

John from Davison tries the Two Grand Slam

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Can you do better than John in today's edition of the Two Grand Slam?

1/21/26 - Scott Boras is at it again, NFL Head Coach Matchmaker, Who is the next Indiana? A bold offseason move for the Lions

21 Jan 2026

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1/21/26 - Scott Boras is at it again, NFL Head Coach Matchmaker, Who is the next Indiana? A bold offseason move for the Lions

9:00 HOUR: Who is the next Indiana? Could the Lions cut Taylor Decker?

21 Jan 2026

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9:00 HOUR: Who is the next Indiana? Could the Lions cut Taylor Decker?

8:00 HOUR: Scott Boras is back at it, Did Joe Burrow take a shot at Josh Allen?

21 Jan 2026

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8:00 HOUR: Scott Boras is back at it, Did Joe Burrow take a shot at Josh Allen?

7:00 HOUR: Terribly-colored playing surfaces, A bold offseason move for the Lions

21 Jan 2026

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7:00 HOUR: Terribly-colored playing surfaces, A bold offseason move for the Lions

6:00 HOUR: NFL Head Coach Matchmaker, The CFP might be expanding again

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

6:00 HOUR: NFL Head Coach Matchmaker, The CFP might be expanding again

A bold idea for the Lions

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Could the Lions cut Taylor Decker to save $18M in salary cap space?

NFL Head Coach Matchmaker

21 Jan 2026

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Jim and Jon grade the hires that have already happened this cycle, then find the best candidate for teams still searching

Should the Tigers negotiate with Tarik Skubal before arbitration?

21 Jan 2026

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Skubal's agent Scott Boras says he's willing to come to the bargaining table

The College Football Playoff might be expanding even more

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Big Ten and SEC have until Friday to decide if they want to change the format of the playoff

Who can be the next Indiana?

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Which perennial underdog can rise up and become national champions?

Best of the Lions on 97.1 The Ticket: Reactions to Drew Petzing As OC

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Valenti Show, Costa & Jansen with Heather and Karsch & Anderson give their reactions to the Lions landing on Drew Petzing as their next offensive ...

1/20/26 - Are Lions fans too hard on Jared Goff? Two Grand Slam, Who is Drew Petzing? Unusual ways to stay warm

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

1/20/26 - Are Lions fans too hard on Jared Goff? Two Grand Slam, Who is Drew Petzing? Unusual ways to stay warm

9:00 HOUR: Heather's News, Who is Drew Petzing?

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

9:00 HOUR: Heather's News, Who is Drew Petzing?

8:00 HOUR: The Pistons are mounting a huge lead in the East, Unusual ways to stay warm

20 Jan 2026

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8:00 HOUR: The Pistons are mounting a huge lead in the East, Unusual ways to stay warm

7:00 HOUR: Are Lions fans too hard on Jared Goff? Two Grand Slam

20 Jan 2026

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7:00 HOUR: Are Lions fans too hard on Jared Goff? Two Grand Slam

6:00 HOUR: Indiana's lasting impact, The 1-seed is the Pistons' to lose

20 Jan 2026

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6:00 HOUR: Indiana's lasting impact, The 1-seed is the Pistons' to lose

Are we too hard on Jared Goff?

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jim took note of the talented quarterbacks that were eliminated this weekend and how poorly they played

Are you in favor of the Lions' offensive coordinator hire?

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Lions hired little-known Drew Petzing away from the Arizona Cardinals

The 1-seed in the East is the Pistons' to lose

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Pistons toppled the Celtics last night and now hold a 5.5-game lead in the Eastern Conference standings

Bruce from South Lyon attempts the Two Grand Slam

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Can you do better than Bruce in today's edition of the Two Grand Slam?

What is Indiana's lasting impact on college football?

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Hoosiers completed their 16-0 season last night and won their first national championship

What trick do you use to stay warm?

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Several Rams players put cayenne pepper in their socks while playing in frigid Chicago

Who is Drew Petzing?

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We shine some light on the Lions' new choice for offensive coordinator

Best of the Tigers on 97.1 The Ticket: Skubal Arbitration & Missing Out On Bregman

18 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The best conversations on the Tigers this week include breaking down the looming arbitration case involving Tarik Skubal, updating free agency & more!

Best Of The Pistons on 97.1 The Ticket: Should Detroit Make One Of These Big Trades?

17 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With the Pistons looking like legit contenders in the East, should Trajan Langdon go big at the trade deadline to push his team over the top? Would on...

Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: Which Playoff QBs Would You Rather Have Over Goff, How Can The Lions Improve, And More!

17 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Costa & Jansen get this week's Best Of The Lions started with a conversation about which of all the QBs that made the NFL Playoffs they'd rather have ...

1/16/26 - Divisional Playoff Picks, Have the Dodgers broken baseball? Cookie Jar, Who would you rather have back?

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

1/16/26 - Divisional Playoff Picks, Have the Dodgers broken baseball? Cookie Jar, Who would you rather have back?

9:00 HOUR: Is baseball beyond fixing? Heather delivers the news

16 Jan 2026

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9:00 HOUR: Is baseball beyond fixing? Heather delivers the news

8:00 HOUR: Who are you rooting for, and who would you rather have back?

16 Jan 2026

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8:00 HOUR: Who are you rooting for, and who would you rather have back?

7:00 HOUR: Have the Dodgers broken baseball? Cookie Jar

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

7:00 HOUR: Have the Dodgers broken baseball? Cookie Jar

6:00 HOUR: The Pistons win ugly, Divisional Playoff Picks

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

6:00 HOUR: The Pistons win ugly, Divisional Playoff Picks

Cookie Jar: How late is too late?

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about snow days, soup, phone emojis, and more!

Divisional Playoff Picks

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eight teams remain in the NFL playoffs, while a college football will crown its national champion

Have the Dodgers broken baseball? Pt 2

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We continue our discussion after the Dodgers landed free agent Kyle Tucker

Have the Dodgers broken baseball? Pt 1

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Dodgers signed free agent Kyle Tucker to a 4-year, $240-million deal

Matthew Stafford vs. Ben Johnson: Who would you rather have back?

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week's Rams-Bears playoff game led to a "no-brainer" that Jim and Jon disagreed on

Matthew Stafford vs. Ben Johnson: Who are you rooting for this weekend?

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Rams play the Bears in the NFL Divisional Playoffs this Sunday

1/15/26 - Thursday Touchdown, Tigers vs. Skubal in arbitration, Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

1/15/26 - Thursday Touchdown, Tigers vs. Skubal in arbitration, Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon

9:00 HOUR: Tigers vs. Skubal continues, Heather gives the news

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

9:00 HOUR: Dueling headlines, Heather gives the news

8:00 HOUR: Ross Tucker, Dante Moore goes back to school

15 Jan 2026

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8:00 HOUR: Ross Tucker, Dante Moore goes back to school

7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

7:00 HOUR: Two Grand Slam, Dear Jon

6:00 HOUR: Thursday Touchdown, Who are you more upset with in the Tigers-Skubal arbitration spat?

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

6:00 HOUR: Thursday Touchdown, Who are you more upset with in the Tigers-Skubal arbitration spat?

Dear Jon: An unwanted surprise party

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jon gives advice on situations involving a wedding, double date, skipping the party, and studying abroad

Is Dante Moore making the right decision?

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Oregon quarterback announced he is delaying his NFL career and returning to college next season

Thursday Touchdown: The worst firing in NFL history

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Gov peppers Jim and Jon with seven topics across college and pro football

Chris from Belleville goes for the Two Grand Slam

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Can you do better than Chris in today's edition of the Two Grand Slam?

Who do you blame for the Tigers-Skubal arbitration fight?

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Tigers lowered their arbitration number from $19.8-million to $19-million

Ross Tucker previews the NFL Divisional Playoffs

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

NFL insider Ross Tucker joins us to preview the second weekend of the NFL Playoffs

1/14/26 - A Pistons trade proposal, Detroit Rooting Index, Is the Seahawks playoff ticket policy fair or foul? Dating dealbreakers

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

1/14/26 - A Pistons trade proposal, Detroit Rooting Index, Is the Seahawks playoff ticket policy fair or foul? Dating dealbreakers

9:00 HOUR: Should Seahawks season ticket holders be punished for selling their playoff tickets? Would you make this trade for the Pistons?

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

9:00 HOUR: Should Seahawks season ticket holders be punished for selling their playoff tickets? Would you make this trade for the Pistons?

8:00 HOUR: Dating dealbreakers

14 Jan 2026

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8:00 HOUR: Dating dealbreakers

7:00 HOUR: Seahawks playoff ticket policy, Heather with the news

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

7:00 HOUR: Seahawks playoff ticket policy, Heather with the news

6:00 HOUR: A Pistons trade proposal, Detroit Rooting Index

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

6:00 HOUR: A Pistons trade proposal, Detroit Rooting Index

Dating dealbreakers

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A woman has gone viral for revealing that someone she has been dating doesn't use soap

Detroit Rooting Index

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jim ranks the remaining playoff teams, 1-8, based on who he believes Detroiters will be rooting for to win the Super Bowl

Pistons Trade Proposal: Thumbs up or thumbs down?

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Quinn of CBS Sports suggests the Pistons making a big trade for Nets F Michael Porter, Jr.

Seahawks Playoff Ticket Policy: Fair or Foul? Pt 2

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We continue our discussion about the Seahawks warning season ticket holders that have put their playoff tickets up for re-sale

Seahawks Playoff Ticket Policy: Fair or Foul? Pt 1

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Seahawks are warning season ticket holders that have posted their playoff tickets on re-sale sites

9:00 HOUR: Red Wings Car-Flag Index

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

9:00 HOUR: Red Wings Car-Flag Index

8:00 HOUR: Is the Stafford thing getting weirder? Heather gives us the news

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

8:00 HOUR: Is the Stafford thing getting weirder? Heather gives us the news

7:00 HOUR: We get a Two Grand Slam winner, Which Detroit Great will have their number retired next?

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

7:00 HOUR: We get a Two Grand Slam winner, Which Detroit Great will have their number retired next?

6:00 HOUR: The Wings win on Fedorov Night, QB Swap-aroo

13 Jan 2026

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6:00 HOUR: The Wings win on Fedorov Night, QB Swap-aroo

Caller Tom from Commerce writes some serious head-canon

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tom argues that the Red Wings did Fedorov "dirty" by retiring his jersey on a Monday night in January

Red Wings Car-Flag Index

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How much are you buying into the Red Wings as a playoff team?

QB Swap-aroo

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Which of the 14 quarterbacks in the NFL playoffs would you rather have than Jared Goff?