The Valenti Show

HOUR 4: Final Thoughts + Calls On Today's Topics

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The guys wrapped up today's show with a revisitation of every topic before Riger joined in cross-talk.

Taking Your Final Calls Of The Day On Scott Harris/Bears Topics

09 Dec 2025

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Mike and Rico go to the people for the final time this show.

Is Scott Harris Even Trying To Compete?

09 Dec 2025

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The guys return to Scott Harris' comments in the final hour.

Hearing From Lions Fans On Their Bears Respect Level

09 Dec 2025

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Valenti and Rico ask the callers how seriously they're taking the Bears this season.

Lions Fans: Do The Bears Have Your Attention/Respect?

09 Dec 2025

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The guys ask Lions fans if the Chicago Bears are for real and have your respect going forward.

Why Would Each Of These Teams Win/Lose The CFP? | CFB Blitz

09 Dec 2025

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The guys discuss the reasons each CFP contender would win or lose.

Taking More Of Your Calls On Harris' Comments

09 Dec 2025

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Mike and Rico continue to seek the people's sentiments regarding the comments from Tigers' President of Baseball Operations Scott Harris.

How Bleak Are Scott Harris' Comments?

09 Dec 2025

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The guys wonder how bad it would be if the Tigers held onto Skubal but didn't do anything to build around him.

In Football Today | 12-9-25

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

David joins the guys to go through the biggest stories in the NFL, including Jalen Hurts' historically bad game against the Chargers last night.

The People Chime In On Scott Harris' Comments

09 Dec 2025

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Mike and Rico hear from the people on what Scott Harris had to say on MLB TV at the Winter Meetings.

What To Make Of Scott Harris' Winter Meetings Interview Continued

09 Dec 2025

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The guys address some other parts of what Scott Harris had to say on MLB TV about potential Tigers plans this offseason.

Reacting To Scott Harris' Comments On The Tigers' Offseason

09 Dec 2025

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Valenti and Rico discuss some comments from Scott Harris on his recent MLB TV appearance. *Go to the free Audacy App to hear the audio from the Harr...

FULL SHOW: Monday, December 8th

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Valenti and Rico kicked off the first show of the week with some pointed criticism towards the CFP selection committee for their controversial decisio...

HOUR 1: Everything Wrong With The CFP + Can We Say That? Part 1

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The guys began with the elephant in the room, which is the extremely controversial decision-making from the CFP committee. They broke it all down in-d...

HOUR 2: CFP Concerns + Frustrations Continued

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Rico carried their topic from the first hour about the CFP into the second hour with a significant amount of engagement from the people, whic...

HOUR 3: Can We Say That? Part 2 + Questionable End To Broncos-Raiders

08 Dec 2025

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The guys opened the hour with the 2nd "Can We Say That?" before discussing the sketchy end to Broncos-Raiders and whether there should be an investiga...

HOUR 4: Final Thoughts + Calls On CFP Controversy

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Valenti and Rico put a bow on today's show with their topic of the day, the CFP's decision-making for their final rankings. They were joined by Wojo a...

Taking Your Final Calls Of The Day on The CFP

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The guys hear from the people for the final time today.

Do Bowls Mean Anything Anymore?

08 Dec 2025

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Mike and Rico return to their big topic of the day to begin the final hour, taking a different approach when it comes to the other bowl games that are...

The People Chime In On Whether Broncos-Raiders Was Rigged

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Rico take your calls in response to their discussion about Broncos-Raiders.

Does The NFL Need To Investigate This?

08 Dec 2025

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The guys discuss the perplexing end to Broncos-Raiders with Pete Carroll's decision to kick a meaningless field goal.

Can We Say That? Part 2 | 12-8-25

08 Dec 2025

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The guys do part 2 of "Can We Say That?"

Taking More Of Your Calls On The State Of CFB/CFP

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The guys get with more of the people on the CFP.

How Can We Take College Football Seriously?

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Valenti and Rico discuss the growing issues with college football and the influence the TV networks have over the sport.

Can We Say That? Part 1 | 12-8-25

08 Dec 2025

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The guys do part 1 of "Can We Say That?"

Hearing From The People On CFP Controversy

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The guys read your ticket texts and take your calls on the CFP.

What To Make Of The Final CFP Ranking/Bracket

08 Dec 2025

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Mike and Rico continue their conversation on the final CFP rankings.

Valenti On Final CFP Ranking: "This Committee Is A Joke"

08 Dec 2025

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Mike addresses the controversy surrounding the final rankings by the CFP selection committee.

Best Of The Valenti Show On 97.1 The Ticket: Jonathan Smith Fired, Pat Fitzgerald Hired, Rocky Movies Talk, and More!

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Valenti and Rico discuss Michigan State's firing of Jonathan Smith and the corresponding hiring of Pat Fitzgerald as their new head football coach. Pl...

Real Expectations For Michigan State Football | 'Cash the Ticket'

06 Dec 2025

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From 'Cash The Ticket' (subscribe here): What are the realistic expectations for Pat Fitzgerald and the Michigan State Spartans? Download the latest e...

Best of Michigan State on 97.1 The Ticket: Pat Fitzgerald Hired As Head Coach Of The Spartans

06 Dec 2025

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The Michigan State Spartans have a new head coach and Costa and Jansen and the Valenti Show with Rico dive into expectations and the new norm for MSU....

Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: Cowboys Win Reactions

06 Dec 2025

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On this week's Best Of Lions, Costa & Jansen and Valenti & Rico discuss the Lions' season-saving win against the Cowboys this past Thursday.

FULL SHOW: Friday, December 5th

05 Dec 2025

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Valenti and Rico kicked off the show with their reactions to the Lions' win over the Cowboys. They dedicated the majority of the remainder of the show...

HOUR 1: Reactions To The Lions Big Win Over The Cowboys + Prop Bet Casino

05 Dec 2025

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Mike and Rico spent the first hour breaking down the Lions' win over the Cowboys before doing the "Prop Bet Casino".

HOUR 2: Cowboys-Lions Calls + Takeaways Continued

05 Dec 2025

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The guys continued the Lions talk in the second hour with more of your calls while mixing in various related questions that they attempted to answer.

HOUR 3: The Picks + Who Said It?

05 Dec 2025

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Mike and Rico dedicated the third hour to two staple segments.

HOUR 4: Huge MSU NIL News + Final Calls On Lions

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The guys opened the final hour discussing the Michigan State NIL news. Then, they took a few of your calls before Wojo and Riger joined in cross-talk ...

Final Calls On Lions/MSU Football

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Valenti and Rico hear from the people for the final time this week.

Has Michigan State Football Entered The Chat?

05 Dec 2025

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Valenti and Rico discuss the news that MSU will get a $401 million donation from Greg Williams.

The Picks | 12-5-25

05 Dec 2025

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The guys do this week's "The Picks".

Taking Some More Of Your Lions Calls

05 Dec 2025

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Mike and Rico hear from more of the people on the Lions topic at hand.

Is This How The NFL Season Will End For The Lions?

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will the scriptwriters have the Lions' season come down to the final week?

Is Your Confidence Level In The Lions Higher Or Lower Than Their Playoff %?

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The guys discuss whether their confidence level in the Lions is above or below the 53% chance they have to make the playoffs.

Rico's Prop Bet Casino | 12-5-25

05 Dec 2025

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The guys do this week's "Prop Bet Casino".

Hearing From The People On The Lions' Win Over The Cowboys

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Valenti and Rico take your calls and read your ticket texts on the Lions' win last night.

More Takeaways From Lions' Win Over Cowboys

05 Dec 2025

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The guys continue their recap of Cowboys-Lions from last night.

Valenti On Lions' Chances To Make The Super Bowl: "You're Not Good Enough"

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mike explains why he doesn't think it's possible that the Lions make a run to the Super Bowl.

Kickoff with Boomer Esiason and Mike Valenti for Week 14 in the NFL | 'Kickoff with Boomer & Valenti'

05 Dec 2025

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From 'Kickoff with Boomer & Valenti' (subscribe here): Kickoff with Boomer Esiason and Mike Valenti for week 14 in the NFL. The boys go over what happ...

FULL SHOW: Thursday, December 4th

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Valenti and Rico spent the entire show previewing Cowboys-Lions and talking about how Detroit wins tonight. TJ Lang joined them in the second hour bef...

HOUR 1: The Reasons Why The Lions Would Win Tonight + Rico's Top-14 NFL Teams

04 Dec 2025

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Mike and Rico began the show with their preview of Lions-Cowboys and why Detroit would win the game. Then, Rico gives his top 14 NFL teams of the week...

HOUR 2: TJ Lang Joins To Preview Cowboys-Lions & Take Your Calls

04 Dec 2025

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TJ Lang joined the guys in the second hour to add to their ongoing Cowboys-Lions preview.

HOUR 3: Final Thoughts + Calls On Cowboys-Lions Tonight

04 Dec 2025

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Mike and Rico wrapped up today's show with their final thoughts ahead of the Lions' must-win game against the Cowboys tonight.

How Screwed Are The Lions If They Lose To The Cowboys Tonight?

04 Dec 2025

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Mike and Rico continue their Lions talk into the final hour.

TJ Discusses Cowboys-Lions With The People

04 Dec 2025

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The guys + TJ Lang take your calls on Cowboys-Lions

TJ + The Guys Continue Their Lions Preview

04 Dec 2025

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Valenti, Rico, and TJ keep the Lions-Cowboys talk rolling.

TJ Lang Gives Reasons For How The Lions Could Win Vs. Cowboys

04 Dec 2025

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TJ Lang joins the guys to preview Cowboys-Lions.

Rico's Top 14 NFL Teams | 12-4-25

04 Dec 2025

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Rico gives his top 14 teams in the NFL this week.

Taking Your Calls On Why The Lions Will Win Or Lose Tonight

04 Dec 2025

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The people chime in on Cowboys-Lions tonight.

Breaking Down The Reasons Why The Lions Will Win Tonight

04 Dec 2025

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The guys discuss why the Lions will win tonight if they do, in fact, win.

Will The Lions Win Tonight Against The Cowboys?

04 Dec 2025

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The guys wonder how the Lions will win tonight if they indeed beat the Cowboys.

Can We Say Sherrone Moore Didn't Develop Bryce Underwood | 'Cash the Ticket'

04 Dec 2025

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From 'Cash The Ticket' (subscribe here): Are Michigan and Sherrone Moore doing QB Bryce Underwood a disservice? Download the latest episode of Cash th...

FULL SHOW: Wednesday, December 3rd

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Valenti and Rico kicked off the show with a conversation about Pat Fitzgerald and what reasonable expectations would look like for the MSU football pr...

HOUR 1: What Michigan State Fans' Expectations Should Be + In Football Today

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The guys opened the show with a conversation on what we need to see from Michigan State under Pat Fitzgerald and what realistic expectations for the p...

HOUR 2: Brad Holmes, Scott Harris, Sherrone Moore Honeymoon Question

03 Dec 2025

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The guys opened and wrapped hour 2 asking if the honeymoon with Brad Holmes, Scott Harris, and/or Sherrone Moore has ended.

HOUR 3: CFB Blitz, Lions-Cowboys Injury Report, Rocky Movies Discussion

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Valenti and Rico started the third hour with a normal CFB Blitz. Then, they reacted to the Lions-Cowboys injury report before everything went off the ...

HOUR 4: Final Thoughts + Calls On Today's Topics

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The guys wrapped up the show with their final thoughts and your final calls before Wojo & Riger joined them in cross-talk.

Revisiting The Holmes, Harris, and Moore Topic From Top Of The Show

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Valenti and Rico return to the topic that they kicked off the show with.

The Show Somehow Turns Into A Conversation About the Rocky Movies

03 Dec 2025

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The guys have a discussion about the Rocky movies.

Reacting To The Lions-Cowboys Injury Report

03 Dec 2025

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Mike and Rico react to the Lions-Cowboys injury report for tomorrow's game.

Fit Or Not A Fit? CFB Coach Edition | College Football Blitz

03 Dec 2025

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David joins the guys with a list of the latest CFB head coach hires.

How Much Leash Does Sherrone Moore Have As Michigan Head Coach?

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The guys continue with their either/or conversation, but take a segment to hone in on how safe Sherrone Moore is as Michigan head coach.

Taking Your Calls On Honeymoon Question

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The people chime in on the Holmes, Harris, and Moore question.

Is The Honeymoon Over For Brad Holmes, Scott Harris, And/Or Sherrone Moore?

03 Dec 2025

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The guys open the second hour with a question encompassing Brad Holmes, Scott Harris, and Sherrone Moore.

NFL Trust Tier List | In Football Today

03 Dec 2025

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David joins with an NFL tier list from CBS based on how much they should be trusted.

Gauging Reactions From The People On MSU Expectations

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Valenti and Rico take your calls on their MSU topic.

Why Should We Accept Mediocrity From MSU Football?

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Rico wonder what is realistically possible for MSU Football under Pat Fitzgerald.

What Should MSU Football Fans Strive For?

03 Dec 2025

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The guys discuss what reasonable expectations for MSU Football look like.

Is Pat Fitzgerald A Good Hire For MSU? | 'Cash the Ticket'

03 Dec 2025

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From 'Cash The Ticket' (subscribe here): Mike Valenti gives his thoughts on Michigan State hiring Pat Fitzgerald as their next head coach. Download th...

FULL SHOW: Tuesday, December 2nd

02 Dec 2025

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Valenti and Rico dedicated the entire show to 2 main topics: a "Something or Nothing" regarding Aidan Hutchinson's play since getting extended by the ...

HOUR 1: Hutch/Brad Holmes Something Or Nothing + CFB Blitz Part 1

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Rico opened today's show with a "Something or Nothing" regarding Aidan Hutchinson's play since receiving his contract extension and whether i...

HOUR 2: Pat Fitzgerald Press Conference Reactions

02 Dec 2025

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The guys spent the entire second hour dishing on Pat Fitzgerald as the new MSU head football coach and eventually reacted to some of his comments duri...

HOUR 3: More Reactions To Fitzgerald's Press Conference + CFB Blitz 2

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Rico opened the third hour offering more thoughts on Michigan State's introduction of Pat Fitzgerald as their new head football coach. Then, ...

HOUR 4: Final Thoughts + Calls On Hutch, Fitzgerald, And More

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Valenti and Rico wrapped up today's show with some more thoughts and calls from the people.

Taking Your Final Calls On Today's Topics

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The guys go to the callers for the final time today.

Aidan Hutchinson's Ineffectiveness Revisited

02 Dec 2025

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Mike and Rico open up the final hour of the show revisiting their conversation from earlier in the show about Aidan Hutchinson.

CFB Blitz Part 2 | 12-2-25

02 Dec 2025

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Valenti and Rico do their 2nd CFB Blitz of the day.

What To Make Of Fitzgerald's Comments About NIL, Other Topics Continued

02 Dec 2025

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The guys give more of their thoughts on the Pat Fitzgerald hire, focusing specifically on what will happen with NIL.

Reactions To Pat Fitzgerald's Press Conference Comments

02 Dec 2025

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Valenti and Rico continue to dish on Pat Fitzgerald's comments and take some more of your calls.

The People Chime In On MSU's Hiring Of Pat Fitzgerald

02 Dec 2025

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Mike and Rico read your ticket texts and take your calls on Pat Fitzgerald.

Valenti Preaches Caution Regarding Reactions To Pat Fitzgerald Press Conference

02 Dec 2025

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Mike explains why he's trying to be patient when it comes to the hiring of Pat Fitzgerald.

CFB Blitz | 12-2-25

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The guys go through the biggest topics in college football in this CFB Blitz.

Hearing From The People On Aidan Hutchinson/Brad Holmes

02 Dec 2025

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Mike and Rico take your calls and read your ticket texts on the Hutchinson "something or nothing".

Is Brad Holmes At Fault For Aidan Hutchinson's Struggles?

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The guys continue their Hutchinson conversation, wondering about the context of the numbers Valenti posed at the top of the show.

Something Or Nothing With Aidan Hutchinson?

02 Dec 2025

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Valenti presents a few Aidan Hutchinson-related points, trying to find any correlation between his new contract and his worse play since signing it.

Best of Lions on 97.1 The Ticket: Reactions to Week 13 Loss vs. Packers

02 Dec 2025

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The best reactions to the Lions' Week 13 loss to Green Bay from Costa & Jansen, Karsch & Anderson, and The Valenti Show

FULL SHOW: Monday, December 1st

01 Dec 2025

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Valenti and Rico kicked off the show by addressing the elephant in the room, which is obviously the Lions' loss to the Packers on Thanksgiving and the...

HOUR 1: The Lions' Brutal Thanksgiving Loss + Can We Say That? Part 1

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Rico opened the show with their reactions to the Lions' loss to the Packers on Thanksgiving and what it means for their playoff chances this ...

HOUR 2: Lane Kiffin, Michigan/Michigan State,, More Lions + Can We Say That? Part 2

01 Dec 2025

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The guys covered all the bases in the second hour and then did part 2 of "Can We Say That?"

HOUR 3: MSU Hire/Fire + More Lions Talk

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Valenti began the third hour with his extended thoughts on MSU's firing of Jonathan Smith and hiring of Pat Fitzgerald as its next football head coach...

HOUR 4: Final Thoughts + Calls On Today's Topics

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Rico devoted the final hour to putting a bow on today's topics and your calls.