The Valenti Show

HOUR 3: Who Said It? + What Sports Thing Would You Give Up For Lent?

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The guys played "Who Said It?" to begin the second half of the show. Then, they spent the rest of the third hour discussing some of the things they'd ...

HOUR 4: Cade's All-Time Pistons Ranking

20 Feb 2026

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Stoney and Rico finished off the week with where Cade Cunningham ranks on their all-time Pistons lists before Riger joined them in cross-talk.

Taking Your Calls On Where Cade Ranks Amongst All-Time Pistons

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The callers and texters get into the Cade conversation.

Where Does Cade Cunningham Rank All-Time In Pistons History?

20 Feb 2026

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Is Cade Cunningham a top 10 player in Pistons history?

What Sports-Related Thing Would You Give Up For Lent?

20 Feb 2026

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The guys give a few sports things they'd give up for Lent.

Rico Blind Ranks The 10 Starters From The Michigan-Duke Game In 1992

20 Feb 2026

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With Michigan and Duke set to face off in Washington, D.C. tomorrow, Stoney has Rico blind rank all the starters from that game based on how their car...

The People Share Their Feelings About The Pistons

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The guys hear from the people about their belief in the Pistons following their big win against the Knicks last night.

When Was The Last Time You Were This Invested In The Pistons?

20 Feb 2026

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Stoney and Rico continue their Pistons discussion and begin to let the people chime in on the conversation.

The Guys Dish On Pistons STATEMENT Win Against The Knicks In MSG Last Night

20 Feb 2026

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Stoney and Rico offer their thoughts on the Pistons and Cade Cunningham's impressive performance against the Knicks last night.

Who Says No? | In Football Today

20 Feb 2026

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Kenny joins with some NFL mock trades, asking which of the two teams involved in the hypothetical trades would say no.

Hearing From The People On The Would You Rather Question

20 Feb 2026

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The guys take your calls and read your texts on the question about how you'd want your teams to win.

To Be The Best, Do You Have To Beat The Best?

20 Feb 2026

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Would you rather have your team beat the best possible opponent to win their respective championship or does that not matter?

Reacting To Canada Advancing To Men's Hockey Gold Medal Game

20 Feb 2026

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Stoney and Rico discuss the state of the men's hockey bracket in the Olympics.

The Lions Have an Explosive Passing Game | 'Reception Perception'

20 Feb 2026

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From 'Reception Perception' (subscribe here): Matt and James share some thoughts on the trio of Amon Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams and Isaac TeSlaa a...

FULL SHOW: Thursday, February 19th

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Stoney (in for Valenti) and Rico kicked off the show with their reactions to the new Tigers alternate jerseys. They gave some of their own favorite al...

HOUR 1: Tigers Reveal New Alternate Uniforms + In Football Today

19 Feb 2026

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The guys reacted to the new alternate Tigers uniforms and gave some of their own favorite alternate jerseys/uniforms ever. Then, Kenny joined the guys...

HOUR 2: Do You Believe In The Pistons This Year?

19 Feb 2026

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Stoney and Rico started the second hour with their thoughts on Pistons-Knicks tonight. Plus, they dished on whether they think the Pistons could make ...

HOUR 3: All-Time Detroit Sports Blind Ranking + Thoughts On Olympics, WBC and More

19 Feb 2026

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Rico did a top-12 all-time Detroit sports trades blind ranking to open the third hour. Then, the guys bounced around a few topics, including whether t...

HOUR 4: The Bears Moving To Indiana + Final Thoughts On Today's Topics

19 Feb 2026

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Stoney and Rico put a bow on today's show with a recap of all their topics from today and some thoughts on the news that the Bears could be moving out...

Reacting To The Bears Potentially Moving to Indiana

19 Feb 2026

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Stoney and Rico have a conversation about today's news that the Bears look poised to build a stadium in Hammond, Indiana.

Do You Get Concerned When Your Team's Players Play In The WBC, Olympics, etc.?

19 Feb 2026

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The guys discuss the Olympics, WBC, and other events involving professional athletes.

Rico Blind Ranks The Top Trades In Detroit Sports History

19 Feb 2026

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Stoney has Rico blind rank the top-12 trades in Detroit sports history.

Taking Your Calls On How Far The Pistons Can Go

19 Feb 2026

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The guys hear from the people on the Pistons.

How Far Can The Pistons Go In The Playoffs?

19 Feb 2026

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Are the Pistons good enough to win the East?

Previewing Pistons-Knicks Tonight

19 Feb 2026

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The guys open the second hour with their thoughts on Pistons-Knicks and how far they think the Pistons can go in the playoffs this year.

Will These NFL Teams Win 10+ Games? | In Football Today

19 Feb 2026

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Stoney and Kenny try to guess the NFL teams that are projected to win over 10 games in the 2026 season.

Hearing From The People On The Best Alternate Jerseys Ever

19 Feb 2026

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The people chime in on the alternate jerseys conversation via some calls and texts.

Which Alternate Uniforms In Sports Are The Best?

19 Feb 2026

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The guys discuss their favorite alternate uniforms/jerseys across all of sports

The Guys Discuss The Tigers' New Orange and Navy Alternate Uniforms

19 Feb 2026

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Stoney and Rico have a conversation about whether they like the new Tigers' alternate jerseys.

FULL SHOW: Wednesday, February 18th

18 Feb 2026

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Stoney (in for Valenti) and Rico opened today's show with their thoughts on UCLA head coach Mick Cronin both ejecting one of his own players and losin...

HOUR 1: Mick Cronin's Outburst Against MSU + CFB Blitz

18 Feb 2026

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The guys discussed UCLA men's basketball head coach Mick Cronin ejecting his own player and then flipping out at a reporter after the game last night ...

HOUR 2: Olympic Country Hate Factor + David Shares His Dislike For Canada

18 Feb 2026

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Stoney and Rico spent the second hour discussing some countries they root against during the Olympics. David chimed in on the conversation with a cont...

HOUR 3: In Football Today + Should The Lions Focus On Getting Free Agents Or Re-Signing Current Players?

18 Feb 2026

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David joined with a list of the top QBs in NFL history to begin the third hour. Then, they posed a question regarding the Lions' offseason plans.

HOUR 4: Biggest Pet Peeves In Sports

18 Feb 2026

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The guys rounded out today's show discussing the things that bother them the most in the sports world.

Hearing From Some Callers On Their Biggest Pet Peeves In Sports

18 Feb 2026

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Stoney and Rico take a few more of your calls before the end of the show.

What Are Your Biggest Pet Peeves In Sports?

18 Feb 2026

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The guys have a conversation about the things that bother them the most in pro sports.

The People Chime In On Lions Question

18 Feb 2026

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Stoney and Rico hear from more of the people on where the Lions should dedicate their cap space.

Should The Lions Be Aggressive In Free Agency Or At Re-Signing Their Own Players?

18 Feb 2026

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The guys ask what the Lions need to do with their cap space.

20 Greatest NFL QBs Of All Time | In Football Today

18 Feb 2026

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David joins to share a list he has of the greatest NFL QBs of all-time.

The People Chime In To Respond To The Olympic Hate Conversation

18 Feb 2026

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Stoney and Rico take some of your calls on Olympic country hate talk and David's dislike of Canada.

Why Does David Have So Much Hate For Canada?

18 Feb 2026

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The guys press David for some answers as to why he dislikes Canada as much as he does.

Olympic Country Hate Factor

18 Feb 2026

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The guys discuss the countries they hate and root against in the Olympics.

Most Intriguing 2026 CFB Rematches | College Football Blitz

18 Feb 2026

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David joins with a list of 2026 college football rematches of great games from the 2025 season.

Would You Want Your Kid To Play For A Coach Like Mick Cronin?

18 Feb 2026

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Stoney and Rico wonder if people would let their kids play for a coach as intense as UCLA head coach Mick Cronin.

Reacting To UCLA Coach Mick Cronin Ejecting Own Player And FLIPPING Out On Reporter

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The guys offer some thoughts on the absurd behavior of UCLA men's basketball head coach Mick Cronin during and after their loss to MSU.

FULL SHOW: Tuesday, February 17th

17 Feb 2026

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Stoney (in for Valenti) and Rico dedicated the show to offering various hypothetical questions involving multiple sports and sentimental topics within...

HOUR 1: What Do You Wish You Could Bring Back In Sports? + In Football Today

17 Feb 2026

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The guys spent the first hour with a discussion about the places, people, or things they'd like to bring back in sports. Then, David joined with som...

HOUR 2: Would You Do This Mock Trade For Maxx Crosby?

17 Feb 2026

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Stoney and Rico posed a mock trade that would send Maxx Crosby to the Lions for Jameson Williams + picks and debated whether they'd make the move.

HOUR 3: Jackson Blind Ranking + Sports Things You'd Like To Pass Down To Your Kids

17 Feb 2026

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Stoney had Rico do a blind ranking of people with the last name Jackson. Then, they discussed some sports-related things they'd like to teach the new ...

HOUR 4: Michigan/MSU Fans Hypotheticals

17 Feb 2026

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The guys rounded out today's show asking two separate hypotheticals concerning Michigan and MSU fans, respectively.

Michigan Fans: Would You Rather Win March Madness Or Beat Ohio State?

17 Feb 2026

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The guys ask Michigan fans an interesting hypothetical question.

What Sports Traditions/Movies/Documentaries Do You Want To Pass Down To Your Kids?

17 Feb 2026

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The guys have a discussion about some sports-related things they would like to educate their kids on.

Rico Blind Ranks People With The Last Name "Jackson" | 2-17-26

17 Feb 2026

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In honor of the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson today, Stoney has Rico blind rank people with the last name Jackson.

Would You Accept This Mock Trade For Jameson Williams?

17 Feb 2026

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The guys offer a Lions mock trade that would send Maxx Crosby to Detroit for Jameson Williams and a couple of first-round picks.

The People Chime In On Stoney's Proposed Lions Mock Trade

17 Feb 2026

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Stoney and Rico hear from the people on the proposed Jameson Williams for Maxx Crosby mock trade.

Just How Much Does Stoney Love Bruce Springsteen?

17 Feb 2026

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The guys are astonished by how big of a fan Stoney is of Bruce Springsteen and how many shows of his he has been to.

NFL Free Agency Rules | In Football Today

17 Feb 2026

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David joins the guys to give them a list of NFL free agency rules, asking them if they agree or disagree with each.

Which Things In Sports Do You Wish Came Back?

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The guys continue their conversation about the specific things in sports they miss.

Stoney Misses The Old Crisler Center

17 Feb 2026

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Stoney and Rico have a conversation about what specific things they miss in sports.

FULL SHOW: Monday, February 16th

16 Feb 2026

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Riger (in for Valenti) and Rico spent the first hour of the show discussing a leaked explicit video of Michigan F Yaxel Lendeborg talking trash about ...

HOUR 1: Yaxel Lendeborg's Leaked Trash Talk About Purdue Basketball + Can We Say That?

16 Feb 2026

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The guys shared some thoughts on the explicit comments from Yaxel Lendeborg about Purdue basketball in a leaked video from a few months ago. They disc...

HOUR 2: Which Of Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell Should We Trust The Most This Offseason?

16 Feb 2026

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Riger and Rico spent the second hour debating which of Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes they trust to do their job the best this offseason.

HOUR 3: In Football Today + More Of Your Yaxel Lendeborg & Lions Calls

16 Feb 2026

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Producer Corbin joined to begin the third hour for an "in Football Today" centered around some NFL teams and how they'd describe each. Then, the guys ...

HOUR 4: Final Thoughts + Calls On Yaxel Lendeborg & Lions

16 Feb 2026

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The guys put a bow on today's President's Day show with their concluding thoughts on Yaxel Lendeborg's comments and their Lions either/or with Dan Cam...

Are You Against Your Players Talking Trash Before Big Games?

16 Feb 2026

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The guys return to their Yaxel Lendeborg conversation from before.

A Sentence To Describe These NFL Teams | In Football Today

16 Feb 2026

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Riger and Rico are joined by Corbin for an "In Football Today".

The People Chime In On Campbell Or Holmes Debate

16 Feb 2026

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The guys hear from a few callers on whether they trust Brad Holmes or Dan Campbell more this offseason.

Do You Trust Brad Holmes Or Dan Campbell More This Offseason?

16 Feb 2026

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Riger and Rico debate which of Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell they trust more to do their job correctly this offseason.

Can We Say That? | 2-16-26

16 Feb 2026

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Corbin joined the guys to ask some "Can We Say That?" questions regarding the NBA All-Star Tournament and other topics.

Taking Your Calls On Yaxel Lendeborg's Comments + Your Thoughts On Michigan-Purdue

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The guys hear from the people about Michigan basketball and Yaxel Lendeborg.

How Must Win Is Tomorrow's Game Against Purdue For Michigan Basketball?

16 Feb 2026

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Do you like your star players talking trash about other teams?

Reacting To Michigan F Yaxel Lendeborg's Leaked Explicit Comments About Purdue Basketball

16 Feb 2026

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Riger (in for Valenti) and Rico have a conversation about the recently leaked comments from Yaxel Lendeborg trashing Purdue basketball.

Best Of The Valenti Show On 97.1 The Ticket: Why The Super Bowl Was "Awful", Reactions To Verlander Signing With The Tigers, And More!

15 Feb 2026

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On this week's Best Of Valenti, Mike & Rico have some pointed criticisms towards this year's Super Bowl. Also, the guys reacted to Justin Verlander re...

Best of the Tigers on 97.1 The Ticket: Justin Verlander Reunion!

15 Feb 2026

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Karsch and Anderson react live to the breaking news that Justin Verlander is returning to the Tigers. Plus, Valenti wonders if this move is more about...

Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: How Far Away Lions Are From Super Bowl, Maxx Crosby Trade Hypotheticals, And More!

14 Feb 2026

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Costa & Jansen give their reactions to the Super Bowl and how close the Lions are to getting there. Plus, Karsch & Anderson ask why we're already talk...

FULL SHOW: Friday, February 13th

13 Feb 2026

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Valenti and Rico were joined by Stoney to kick off the show, who had Kenny blind rank some of the top Valentine's Day gift ideas. They reacted to his ...

HOUR 1: Kenny's Valentine's Day Gift Ideas Blind Ranking + In Football Today

13 Feb 2026

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Stoney stuck around from the midday show to have Kenny do a blind ranking of Valentine's Day gifts. The guys all reacted to his list before doing an "...

HOUR 2: Would You Give Up Gibbs and LaPorta To Take Maxx Crosby?

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The guys posed an interesting deal for the Lions to acquire Maxx Crosby. They debated whether they'd do it and then allowed the people to get in on th...

HOUR 3: CBB Blitz, More Lions Calls, Who Said It?

13 Feb 2026

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Mike and Rico opened the third hour with a few teams that meet the criteria to win the National Championship this year based on a historical trend, di...

HOUR 4: Stephen A. Smith's Potential Presidential Run + What You'll Be Doing This Weekend

13 Feb 2026

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Mike and Rico opened the final hour with their reactions to Stephen A. Smith's comments regarding a future presidential run. The guys put a bow on tod...

What Will You Be Watching This Weekend With No Real Sports On?

13 Feb 2026

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The guys have a conversation about what they'll be doing with their weekends with there being no NBA, NHL, and obviously MLB and NFL.

Reacting To Olympic Village Condom Story + Taking More Of Your Lions Calls

13 Feb 2026

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Kenny brings up a crazy story involving condoms in the Olympic Village, which confounds the guys. They also take a few more of your calls.

Valenti Reacts To Stephen A. Smith Considering Presidential Run

13 Feb 2026

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Mike has some thoughts about Stephen A. Smith and his recent comments about running for President in 2027.

Which Team That Meets This Criteria Will Win The National Championship | CBB Blitz

13 Feb 2026

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Rico has a list of the top-12 CBB teams as of week 6 of the season (only 1 winner the last 20 years has not met this criteria), asking the guys which ...

Taking Your Calls On If You'd Accept This Lions Deal

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A few of the people answer the guys' proposed Lions deal.

Does Aidan Hutchinson Need More Help On The Defensive Line?

13 Feb 2026

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How important is it for the Lions to get a Maxx Crosby-like edge rusher to pair opposite of Aidan Hutchinson?

Would You Take This Lions Deal?

13 Feb 2026

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The guys offer a deal for the people in which the Lions would acquire Maxx Crosby, but give up a few fan favorites.

Are These Windows Opening Or Closing? | In Football Today

13 Feb 2026

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The guys offer some more teams, continuing the "In Football Today" they did yesterday about whether each team's window is opening or closing.

The People Offer Kenny Some Valentine's Day Advice

13 Feb 2026

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Mike and Rico take your calls and read your texts about what Kenny should do with his wife on Valentine's Day Sunday.

How Did Kenny Do In His Valentine's Day Blink Ranking?

13 Feb 2026

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The guys react to Kenny's list for the top Valentine's Day gifts and wonder whether his wife will be happy with his plan for tomorrow.

Kenny Blind Ranks Valentine's Day Gifts

13 Feb 2026

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In honor of his first Valentine's Day as a married man, Stoney sticks around to put Kenny through a blink ranking of the gifts to give his wife for to...

FULL SHOW: Thursday, February 12th

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Valenti and Rico kicked off the show with a discussion about the lack of downsides to the Tigers' signing of Justin Verlander. They took that topic un...

HOUR 1: Why There Aren't Any Downsides To The Verlander Signing + In Football Today

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The guys dedicated the first hour to a conversation regarding the lack of cons to the Tigers' signing of Justin Verlander, both for nostalgic and on-t...

HOUR 2: Trying To Fix NBA All-Star Weekend

12 Feb 2026

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Mike and Rico reacted to a maybe unserious idea from FS1's Nick Wright about how to fix NBA All-Star weekend before trying to offer some solutions of ...

HOUR 3: Winter Olympic Event Or Fake + Nick Castellanos Released By The Phillies/Should The Tigers Pursue

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kenny has some Winter Olympic events, some of which are made up, and has the guys guess which is which. Then, the guys reacted to the news that the Ph...

HOUR 4: What Should The Lions Do About Taylor Decker & Their Offensive Line?

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Valenti and Rico broached a new subject in the final hour about the Lions and what they need to do with Taylor Decker this offseason.

Taking Your Calls On What The Lions Need To Do To Bolster Their Offensive Line

12 Feb 2026

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Valenti and Rico go to the people for the final time today about what they'd like the Lions to do this offseason.

Should The Lions Release Taylor Decker?

12 Feb 2026

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What should the Lions do about Taylor Decker this offseason?

Reacting To Nick Castellanos Being Released By The Phillies + If Tigers Should Inquire

12 Feb 2026

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Mike and Rico discuss the news that the Phillies have released OF Nick Castellanos.

Are These Real Or Made Up Winter Olympic Events? | 2-12-26

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kenny asks Mike, Rico, and Corbin if each of these Winter Olympics events is real or if he made them up.