The Valenti Show
Episodes
HOUR 1: More NIL/Transfer Portal Controversy + In Football Today
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The guys discussed a few new insane NIL-related CFB stories to open the show. Then, they looked at a few potential offensive coordinator candidates fo...
HOUR 2: Ideal Lions Offensive Coordinator Candidates
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico spent the second hour posing some potential offensive coordinator candidates and discussing the ideal qualities they'd like the next one...
HOUR 3: In Football Today + Sports TV News + Rico's Interaction With Mike's Dad
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti and Rico opened a packed third hour joined by Kenny to discuss each NFL playoff team's biggest flaw. Evan Jankens chimed in in the second segm...
HOUR 4: More Insane NIL/Transfer Portal News
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The guys closed today's show with a few crazy NIL/CFB stories, debating which is the worst.
Which Of These 3 NIL/Transfer Portal-Related Stories Is The Worst?
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti describes 3 absurd NIL/transfer portal CFB stories.
Rico's Hilarious Interaction With Mike's Dad Big G
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rico talks about a text exchange he had with Big G last night about the Giants and John Harbaugh.
Would This Improve Your Sports Watching Experience?
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Evan Jankens joins the guys with an interesting news story regarding sports broadcasts/commentators.
Every NFL Playoff Teams' Fatal Flaw | In Football Today
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kenny joins with a list of the NFL Playoff teams' fatal flaws.
The People Chime In On Lions' Offensive Coordinator Talk
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico hear from the people on who they've got in mind for the next Lions offensive coordinator.
Who Should The Lions Hire As Offensive Coordinator + Should They Keep Kelvin Sheppard?
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The guys address the job status of Kelvin Sheppard while continuing their Lions offensive coordinator conversation.
Lions Offensive Coordinator Candidates | In Football Today
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The guys discuss a few candidates who could become the next Lions offensive coordinator.
Taking Your Calls On Latest Transfer Portal Drama
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The people chime in for the first time today on the NIL discussion.
Have We Hit Rock Bottom With NIL/The Transfer Portal?
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The guys continue their reaction to some of the latest NIL/transfer portal news.
The Latest Absurd CFB Transfer Portal News
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico have some fun at the expense of the state of the CFB transfer portal/NIL.
FULL SHOW: Tuesday, January 6th
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti and Rico kicked off the show with their takes on the Pistons' bashing of the Knicks and how much stock they're putting into the result in Janu...
HOUR 1: Pistons Blow Out The Knicks + CFB Blitz
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The guys opened the show with their reactions to the Pistons killing the Knicks last night. They asked which of the 4 Detroit sports teams is the clos...
HOUR 2: Boldest Move The Lions Need To Make
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico shifted to some Lions talk in the second hour.
HOUR 3: In Football Today + Where Are You At With Bryce Underwood?
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The guys did an In Football Today to begin the third hour before they focused on the future of Bryce Underwood at Michigan after he announced his retu...
HOUR 4: Lions Fire John Morton + Ravens Fire John Harbaugh
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti and Rico covered a bunch of NFL breaking news in the final hour.
Reacting To The Ravens Firing John Harbaugh
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The guys discuss the breaking news that the Ravens are firing longtime head coach John Harbaugh.
BREAKING: Lions Fire OC John Morton
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico break down the Lions' unsurprising move to get rid of OC John Morton after only one season.
Taking Your Calls On Bryce Underwood's future with Michigan
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico talk to the people on Bryce Underwood.
Where Are You At With Bryce Underwood?
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The guys give their thoughts on Michigan QB Bryce Underwood announcing his intention to return to the school.
Step Up Or Step Down? | In Football Today
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rico asks Mike and Kenny if each of these NFL teams took a step up or step down.
The People Chime In On What Bold Moves The Lions Need To Make
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The guys continue their Lions' offseason plans discussion.
What Is The Most Important Move The Lions Need To Make?
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti and Rico discuss the most important moves the Lions have to make this offseason.
The Best College Football Championship Games Ever | CFB Blitz
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kenny joins the guys with a list of the best CFB championship games of all-time.
Hearing From The People On Your Hope In The Pistons
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico take your calls and read your Pistons-related ticket texts.
Which Detroit Team Is Closest To A Title?
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The guys debate the Detroit team closest to a championship.
Reacting To The Pistons' BASHING Of The Knicks Last Night
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti and Rico open the show with their thoughts on the Pistons' win last night.
Best of Lions on 97.1 The Ticket: What's the path back to the playoffs?
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
97.1 The Ticket presents a selection of conversations about the Lions' win over the Bears in the season finale and the offseason outlook from Costa & ...
FULL SHOW: Monday, January 5th
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti and Rico kicked off the first show of 2026 with their reactions to the Lions' win over the Bears in Week 18. They debated whether there is any...
HOUR 1: Reactions To Lions' Season-Closing Win Over The Bears + Can We Say That? NFL Edition
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti and Rico began the show with their thoughts on the Lions' win yesterday and whether it was meaningless or not. They heard from a few of the pe...
HOUR 2: Lions Thoughts + Calls Continued
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The guys spent the second hour with a continuation of their Lions topic from the first hour.
HOUR 3: Can We Say That? CFB Edition + Biggest Issues In College Football
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico opened the third hour with the CFB "Can We Say That?" Then, Valenti asked Rico a question about the biggest issues in college football.
HOUR 4: Final Thoughts + Calls On Lions
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The guys wrapped the show with some more Lions talk.
Final Takeaways From Lions' Win Over The Bears
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico gave their final Lions takeaways to begin the last hour.
Which Of These CFB Issues Is The Worst?
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti poses a few CFB issues that he and Rico rank.
Can We Say That? CFB Edition | 1-5-26
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The guys do the CFB edition of Can We Say That?
Hearing From More Of The People On The Lions' Win Over The Bears
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The guys take more of your calls and read your ticket texts on the Lions' win yesterday.
Valenti's Reaction To The Giants Blowing The #1 Pick + More Of Your Lions Calls
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mike gives his thoughts on his Giants' meaningless win over the Cowboys before getting to more of your Lions calls.
Was Yesterday A Culture Win For The Lions?
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The guys continue their reactions to the Lions' win yesterday.
Can We Say That? NFL Edition | 1-5-26
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The guys do this week's "Can We Say That?" NFL edition.
Taking Your Calls On The Lions' Meaningless Week 18 Win
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico hear from the people about the Lions' win.
Was Yesterday A SOL Loss?
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The guys ask if the Lions' win over the Bears was an example of Same Old Lions (SOL).
Valenti On Lions' Season-Closing Win: "I Resent What The Lions Did Yesterday"
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti and Rico react to the Lions' Week 18 win over the Bears.
Best of the Lions on 97.1 the Ticket: How To Fix Issues in the Offseason
03 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Valenti Show, Costa & Jansen w Heather and Karsch & Anderson outline what the Lions need to do in the offseason to get back to being a contender
FULL SHOW: Wednesday, December 31st
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti kicked off a packed New Year's Eve show with a conversation surrounding how little people care about Michigan's participation in the Citrus Bo...
HOUR 1: Why No One Really Cares About CFB + College Football New Year's Resolutions
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike started the show discussing the Michigan-Texas Citrus Bowl game and why the lack of interest is as palpable as it is right now. He talked to some...
HOUR 2: Valenti's Idea To Fix The Lions + Your Thoughts
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti spent the second hour offering a strategy for Brad Holmes this offseason to go all-in.
HOUR 3: Detroit Sports New Year's Resolutions
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike gave some of his Detroit sports New Year's resolutions in the third hour.
HOUR 4: Revisiting Today's Topics + Taking Your Final Calls
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike spent the final hour putting a bow on all of the issues he and Kenny tackled today.
Revisiting What The Lions Need To Do This Offseason
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti opens the final hour returning to his Lions' offseason proposal topic from the second hour.
The People Give Their Detroit Sports New Year's Resolutions
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike takes your calls on your New Year's resolutions for Detroit sports.
Valenti Gives His New Year's Resolutions For Detroit Sports
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike discusses his New Year's resolutions he'd like Detroit sports to adopt in 2026.
The Picks | 12-31-25
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Evan joins Mike and Kenny to give their picks for this week/weekend in sports.
Valenti Has A Plan To Fix The Lions: Are You In Or Out?
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti shares his idea for the Lions to get back to Super Bowl contention status.
Taking More Of Your CFB Calls
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike takes a few more of your CFB calls before he shifts gears to the Lions.
New Year's Resolutions For College Football
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kenny joins to discuss some CFB-related New Year's resolutions.
Hearing From The People On Your Lack Of Interest In CFB
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti takes a few of your calls on the state of college football.
Valenti On Michigan-Texas In The Citrus Bowl Today: "It's A Spring Game"
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike opens the show lambasting the current state of college football and the insignificance of various bowl games not in the CFP.
Citrus Bowl: #13 Texas -6.5 vs #18 Michigan | 'Cash the Ticket'
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From 'Cash The Ticket' (subscribe here): It was a Michigan play till it dipped under 7. Who will actually suit up for either team? Find out what side ...
FULL SHOW: Tuesday, December 30th
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti kicked off today's show with a conversation about Jared Goff, which stemmed from some supportive comments from Dan Campbell about his QB. He w...
HOUR 1: Belief In Jared Goff Long-Term + CFB Blitz
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike opened the show reacting to some comments from Dan Campbell regarding the future of Jared Goff as the QB of the Lions. He shared his thoughts on ...
HOUR 2: Comfortability With Goff As Lions' QB Continued
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti spent the second hour with more thoughts and calls on today's Jared Goff conversation.
HOUR 3: In Football Today + Valenti's Take On Michigan Hiring Kyle Whittingham
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Corbin joined Mike again to begin the third hour for an In Football Today before Valenti gave his first extended thoughts on Kyle Whittingham being hi...
HOUR 4: Final Thoughts + Calls On The Jared Goff Dilemma
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike wrapped up the show with his final thoughts and took your final calls on today's Jared Goff topic.
More Calls/Thoughts On Jared Goff
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A few more of the people get in on the Jared Goff conversation.
Mike Takes Your Michigan/Kyle Whittingham Calls
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti speaks to the people in response to his thoughts on Michigan's hiring of Kyle Whittingham.
Valenti On Michigan's Hiring Of Kyle Whittingham: "I Think It's A Band-Aid Hire"
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike offers his thoughts on Michigan hiring Kyle Whittingham as their new head football coach.
Contenders Or Pretenders? NFL Playoff Teams | In Football Today
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Corbin joins Mike to go through all of the NFL Playoff teams and whether they're for real or not.
Hearing From More Of The People On Goff's Future
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike reacts to your ticket texts and takes your calls on Jared Goff and Dan Campbell's comments on him.
What (If Anything) Else Does Goff Need Around Him To Win?
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti wonders how Jared Goff can become the answer at quarterback for the Lions.
Dan Campbell: "He's going nowhere"
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Campbell joins us for the final time this season to talk about missing out on the playoffs, Kelvin Sheppard's first year as defensive coordinator,...
College Football Playoff Preview | CFB Blitz
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Corbin (in for Kenny) joins Mike to go through all the CFP games this week.
Taking Your Calls On Jared Goff As The Long-Term Lions QB
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The people chime in on Jared Goff.
Thoughts On Jared Goff As The Lions' QB For Multiple More Years
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike offers more thoughts on the Jared Goff conversation.
Do You Believe The Lions Can Win A Super Bowl With Jared Goff As Their QB?
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some comments from Dan Campbell have Valenti considering the future of Jared Goff as the Lions' QB.
FULL SHOW: Monday, December 29th
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti spent the entirety of today's show with his and your thoughts on what the Lions must do this offseason after Dan Campbell recently said everyt...
HOUR 1: What Uncomfortable Moves Do The Lions Need To Make This Offseason? + CFB "Can We Say That?"
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti began the first hour reacting to some comments from Dan Campbell, where he said all options are on the table this offseason for the Lions. In ...
HOUR 2: What The Lions Need To Do With Jared Goff + More General Offseason Moves Thoughts/Calls
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike took part in some preliminary questioning of the future of Jared Goff with the Lions in the second hour.
HOUR 3: Can We Say That? NFL Edition + Lions Conversation Continued
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kenny joined for the NFL edition of "Can We Say That?" Then, they returned to their Lions conversation.
HOUR 4: Final Thoughts + Calls On Lions' Tough Upcoming Offseason
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike rounded out today's show with his final thoughts on today's all-encompassing Lions topic before he was joined by Riger.
Taking Your Final Calls On The Most Important Staff Decisions For Brad Holmes/Dan Campbell
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The people chime in for the final time today.
How Badly Do The Lions Need New Coordinators?
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike discusses the desperation for the Lions to get the coordinators right next season.
Hearing From More Of The People On The Lions/Jared Goff
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike reads your ticket texts and takes your calls on what the Lions need to do this offseason and whether it includes moving on from Jared Goff.
Can We Say That? NFL Edition | 12-29-25
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys do this week's NFL version of "Can We Say That?"
Should Next Year Be A "Gap Year" For The Lions?
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is it a smart idea for Brad Holmes to punt on 2026?
Is It Time To Consider Moving On From Jared Goff?
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti wonders if the Lions' potential moves need to extend to Jared Goff.
Can We Say That? CFB Edition | 12-29-25
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kenny joins for the CFB version of "Can We Say That?"
Taking Your Calls On The Lions' Plan This Offseason
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The people chime in on what Brad Holmes has to do to bring the Lions back into Super Bowl contention.
Discussing Potential Moves For The Lions
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike continues his ongoing dialogue on what the Lions need to do this offseason.
Can The Lions Make Uncomfortable Moves This Offseason?
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti is back and asks Lions fans if they're willing to accept the moves Brad Holmes needs to make this offseason to put them back into championship...
Best Of The Valenti Show On 97.1 The Ticket: Can We Say That? NFL Edition, Best CFB Rivalries, and More!
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Best Of Valenti, Mike takes part in "Can We Say That?" NFL edition. Plus, Riger and Rico are joined by David to discuss the best CFB ri...
Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: Vikings Loss Reactions
27 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
97.1 The Ticket breaks down the Lions' BRUTAL season-ending loss to the Vikings.
FULL SHOW: Friday, December 26th
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rico kicked off and spent the first 3 hours of the show with the Lions' embarrassing defeat at the hands of the Vikings yesterday, which eliminated th...
HOUR 1: Reactions To Lions' Season-Ending Loss To The Vikings + In Football Today
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys broke down the Lions' disappointing loss to the Vikings to begin the show. They took a few of your calls before doing an "In Football Today" ...
HOUR 2: Lions' Reactions + Calls Continued
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rico spent the second hour taking your calls on the Lions' deflating loss and offering some more of his own thoughts as well.
HOUR 3: Mock Draft "In Football Today" + Who Said It? + More Lions Calls
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David joined for a mock draft before the guys played "Who Said It?" and then took some more of your calls.
HOUR 4: Kyle Whittingham Hired As New Michigan Head Coach
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys reacted to the Kyle Whittingham/Michigan football news and then took some of your calls on this news and the Lions' topic they discussed the ...