The Valenti Show

Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: NFL Trade Deadline Talk

01 Nov 2025

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On this week's Best Of Lions, each show focuses in on the looming NFL Trade Deadline and what, if anything, Brad Holmes & Company will do ahead of it....

Lions -8.5 vs Vikings | 'Cash the Ticket'

01 Nov 2025

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From 'Cash The Ticket' (subscribe here): Do the Vikings actually believe in JJ McCarthy? Will Costa don another double digit disco? Find out on this e...

FULL SHOW: Friday, October 31st

01 Nov 2025

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Valenti and Rico kicked off this Football/Halloween Friday with a conversation about Jameson Williams' role in the Lions offense and whether the latte...

HOUR 1: Jameson Williams' Importance In The Lions Offense + Prop Bet Casino

31 Oct 2025

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Mike and Rico opened today's show with a conversation on a few comments from the Lions coaching staff about getting Jameson Williams more involved in ...

HOUR 2: TJ Lang Joins To Talk Jamo, Preview Lions-Vikings, And Do The Picks

31 Oct 2025

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TJ Lang joined in his usual Friday spot to chime in on the Jamo conversation. Plus, he offered his thoughts on Lions-Vikings before the guys did "The ...

HOUR 3: Your Calls On Lions/Jamo, Who Said It?, Valenti's Take On Halloween

31 Oct 2025

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Valenti and Rico began the third hour with your calls on their Lions/Jamo topic they posed in the first hour. Then, they played "Who Said It?" and got...

HOUR 4: Lions' Trade Deadline Plans vs. Other NFC Contenders

31 Oct 2025

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The guys posed a new question in the final hour that had to do with some murmurings from other NFC contenders about their interest in top-end pass rus...

The People Chime In On Lions' Potential Trade Deadline Plans

31 Oct 2025

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Mike and Rico take some of your calls on whether you'd be swayed into wanting the Lions to make a big splash if other NFC teams plan on doing the same...

Do Other Teams' Plans Impact Your Thoughts On The Lions Deadline?

31 Oct 2025

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Valenti wants to know if teams like the Eagles, Rams, and the Bucs planning to pursue star edge rushers changes how you believe Brad Holmes should go ...

Valenti Is NOT A Fan Of Halloween

31 Oct 2025

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The guys' conversation about the Lions' injury report goes off the rails as they have a holiday-related discussion on Halloween.

Taking More Of Your Lions Calls

31 Oct 2025

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The people chime in on the Lions topic today regarding Jameson Williams and the offense.

The Picks | 10-31-25

31 Oct 2025

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TJ and the guys give their picks for this weekend in football.

TJ Answers His Critical Question(s) Of The Week

31 Oct 2025

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Valenti has this week's critical question(s) for TJ Lang, which he answers.

TJ Lang Dishes On The Jamo/Lions Offense Conversation

31 Oct 2025

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TJ Lang joins the guys and breaks down the importance of Jameson Williams in the Lions' offense and whether John Morton and Dan Campbell need to get h...

Rico's Prop Bet Casino | 10-31-25

31 Oct 2025

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

Hearing From The People On Jameson Williams/The Lions' Offense

31 Oct 2025

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Valenti and Rico take your calls and read your ticket texts on whether getting Jameson Williams will maximize the Lions' offensive talents.

Do The Lions Need To Get Jameson Williams More Involved?

31 Oct 2025

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The guys discuss the current involvement of Jameson Williams in the Lions' offense and whether they need to feed him more.

What Does The Best Version Of The Lions Offense Look Like?

31 Oct 2025

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The guys react to some recent comments from the Lions coaching staff about getting Jameson Williams more involved in the offense, wondering if that is...

FULL SHOW: Thursday, October 30th

31 Oct 2025

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Valenti and Rico kicked off the show with an interesting question regarding why people aren't very passionate about college football in Detroit and wh...

HOUR 1: How The Lions Are Impacting Your Love For CFB + Rico's Top-14 NFL Teams

30 Oct 2025

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The guys began the show with their thoughts on why the people in Detroit might not be interested in college football anymore and if it's due to the Li...

HOUR 2: More Thoughts + Calls On Why You're Uninterested In CFB

30 Oct 2025

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Valenti and Rico continued their thoughts on the topic they posed in the first hour about the lack of interest in college football in the city of Detr...

HOUR 3: In Football Today + VERY Concerning Report About Tarik Skubal/Tigers' Negotiations

30 Oct 2025

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The guys were joined by David to begin the third hour with an "In Football Today". Then, they brought up a more serious topic about the state of the T...

HOUR 4: Skubal Report Continued

30 Oct 2025

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Mike and Rico gave their final thoughts and took your final calls on the Jon Heyman report about the Tigers/Skubal.

Hearing From More Of The People On Tarik Skubal/Tigers

30 Oct 2025

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Mike and Rico take some more of your calls and read your ticket texts on their Skubal/Tigers conversation.

Do The Tigers Just Need To Cut Their Losses And Trade Skubal?

30 Oct 2025

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The guys wonder if there are any downsides to trading away Tarik Skubal at the Winter Meetings.

Taking Your Calls On The Absurd Tarik Skubal/Tigers Report

30 Oct 2025

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The people chime in with their thoughts on Jon Heyman's article that the negotiations between the Tigers and Tarik Skubal are dissipating.

The Guys React To A CONCERNING Report About The Tigers & Tarik Skubal

30 Oct 2025

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Valenti and Rico respond to a potentially concerning report from Jon Heyman that, if true, would be an awful look for the Tigers in their negotiations...

In Football Today | 10-30-25

30 Oct 2025

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David joins with some bold NFL takes, which the guys react to.

Hearing From More Of The People On CFB Topic

30 Oct 2025

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Valenti and Rico take more of your calls and read your ticket texts about their CFB discussion today.

Is The Lack Of CFB Interest In Detroit Partially Due To Jonathan Smith?

30 Oct 2025

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The guys continue to entrench themselves in their main topic of the day, taking a different angle when it comes to the influence of the struggles of M...

Rico's Top-14 NFL Teams | 10-30-25

30 Oct 2025

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Rico gives this week's version of his top-14 NFL teams.

Taking Your Calls On Why People Are Uninterested In College Football

30 Oct 2025

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Valenti and Rico hear from a few of the people who offer their two cents on the college football topic at hand.

Why Do People Not Care About Michigan & MSU Football In Detroit?

30 Oct 2025

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Mike and Rico continue their conversation about the lack of interest in college football to start the show, trying to find other reasons besides the L...

Has The Lions Getting Good Killed Your Love For College Football?

30 Oct 2025

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The guys wonder if the people of Detroit are too focused on the Lions to care about the state of MSU and Michigan Football.

Lions QB Jared Goff.

30 Oct 2025

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What did Goff do during his bye week.

FULL SHOW: Wednesday, October 29th

30 Oct 2025

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Valenti and Rico got today's show started with their reactions to the Lions and Aidan Hutchinson agreeing on a 4-year, $180 million contract extension...

Dan Campbell Interview From Costa & Jansen with Heather

30 Oct 2025

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Dan Campbell joins the morning show to talk about Jamo's lack of offensive production, Alim McNeil's return, and what makes a good Dan Campbell Hallow...

Which player returning from injury will be most help to the Detroit Lions? | '4th Down in the Motor City'

30 Oct 2025

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From ‘4th Down in the Motor City’ (Subscribe Here): Back from the bye, the Lions face a massive divisional showdown with the Minnesota Vikings! Ge...

HOUR 1: Aidan Hutchinson's Extension + Top QBs In The NFL

29 Oct 2025

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Mike and Rico began today's show with their reactions to the Lions' re-signing of star DE Aidan Hutchinson to a massive deal. They went back and forth...

HOUR 2: How Far Are The Tigers Away From A World Series + What's The Plan With Skubal?

29 Oct 2025

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The guys spent the second hour talking Tigers and their thoughts on how far they are away from winning a World Series. They also dipped their feet int...

HOUR 3: CFB Blitz, LSU Football Head Coach Search, Francis Ford Coppola Is Broke

29 Oct 2025

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Valenti and Rico opened an absolutely packed third hour with a college football blitz. Then, the guys reacted to some news about the LSU football head...

HOUR 4: NBA Gambling Saga + More Thoughts On Hutch's Extension

29 Oct 2025

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The guys opened the final hour with some more news on the NBA gambling saga surrounding Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups before they offered some fin...

Some Final Thoughts On Hutch's Big Extension

29 Oct 2025

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Mike and Rico offer a few final thoughts on the Lions and Aidan Hutchinson agreeing to a massive 4-year contract extension.

The Latest On The NBA Gambling Saga

29 Oct 2025

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Valenti has some thoughts on an article detailing some more information about Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier.

Valenti's In Disbelief Over This Story About Francis Ford Coppola

29 Oct 2025

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Valenti and Rico discuss the absurdity behind a headline that legendary director Francis Ford Coppola is selling a few watches due to losing all of hi...

Thoughts On LSU Football's Head Coach Search

29 Oct 2025

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Mike and Rico react to the latest in the ongoing saga behind LSU's firing of Brian Kelly.

How Important Are These Upcoming College Football Games? | CFB Blitz

29 Oct 2025

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The guys rate the importance of some upcoming CFB games on a scale from 1-5.

Taking Your Calls On Where The Tigers Are At/Tarik Skubal

29 Oct 2025

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The guys hear from the people on the Tigers and Tarik Skubal.

What Should The Tigers Do With Skubal?

29 Oct 2025

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The guys wonder what the plan of attack should be when it comes to Tarik Skubal.

Do You Believe That The Tigers Are Close To A World Series?

29 Oct 2025

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The guys get into some Tigers talk to begin the 2nd hour, beginning to hypothesize potential offseason plans and a Tarik Skubal trade.

NFL QB Rankings | 10-29-25

29 Oct 2025

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David joins with a list from The Athletic of the top QBs in the NFL.

Hearing From The People On Hutchinson's Extension

29 Oct 2025

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Mike and Rico take your calls and read your ticket texts on Aidan Hutchinson's huge contract extension with the Lions.

Thoughts On The Value Of Hutch's Extension

29 Oct 2025

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The guys continue the Hutchinson extension talk, focusing on the value of the contract this year and going forward.

Valenti On Aidan Hutchinson Extension: "It's An A+ For Brad Holmes"

29 Oct 2025

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Valenti starts the show questioning how anyone could be against the massive extension Aidan Hutchinson signed with the Lions today.

FULL SHOW: Tuesday, October 28th

29 Oct 2025

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Valenti and Rico kicked off the show with some ideas to fix the officiating problem in the NFL. They spent a few segments on the Lions and a few poten...

Tucker Or Smith? | 'Cash the Ticket'

28 Oct 2025

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From 'Cash The Ticket' (subscribe here): If Valenti could only pick Mel Tucker or Jonathan Smith to coach Michigan State, who would he choose? Find ou...

HOUR 1: Valenti's Idea To Fix NFL Officiating + CFB Mid-Season Receipts

28 Oct 2025

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The guys opened the show with Valenti's idea to fix NFL officiating. They went back and forth on their own ideas and the logistics behind each before ...

HOUR 2: Lions' Deadline Needs + NFL Mid-Season Receipts

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The guys started the second hour focusing on what Brad Holmes should do ahead of the NFL trade deadline and what the Lions' biggest needs are. Then, t...

HOUR 3: Ideal New MSU Football Head Coach + More Info On LSU's Firing Of Brian Kelly

28 Oct 2025

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Mike and Rico spent the first half of the third hour wondering which qualities the inevitable new Michigan State football head coach should have. Then...

HOUR 4: Shohei Ohtani's Greatness

28 Oct 2025

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The guys wrapped today's show with a discussion about what Shohei Ohtani did in game 3 of the World Series last night.

Taking Your Calls On Shohei Ohtani's Greatness

28 Oct 2025

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The guys hear from some of the people about Shohei Ohtani's unbelievable performance last night.

Is Shohei Ohtani The GOAT?

28 Oct 2025

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Valenti and Rico discuss the absurd game that Shohei Ohtani had against the Blue Jays in the World Series last night.

WHO Played A Hand In The Brian Kelly Firing?!?

28 Oct 2025

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Mike and Rico react to a report that says the Governor of Louisiana played a part in LSU's firing of Brian Kelly.

The People Chime In With Their Ideal Qualities For Next MSU Football Coach

28 Oct 2025

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Valenti and Rico hear from some of the people who offer what they want in the next MSU football head coach.

What Does The Next MSU Head Coach Need To Be Like?

28 Oct 2025

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Assuming Jonathan Smith is a goner, everyone goes around and gives their ideal characteristics for the next MSU Football head coach.

NFL Mid-Season Receipts | 10-28-25

28 Oct 2025

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The guys do the NFL edition of today's mid-season receipts.

The People Chime In On Who Brad Holmes Should Target At The Deadline

28 Oct 2025

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The guys take your calls on the biggest needs for the Lions and who they should try to acquire at the trade deadline.

The Lions' Biggest Needs To Address

28 Oct 2025

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Mike and Rico continue their Lions trade deadline talk, wondering what their biggest needs are.

What Should The Lions Do Ahead Of The Trade Deadline?

28 Oct 2025

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The guys discuss what, if any, moves Brad Holmes needs to make.

CFB Mid-Season Receipts | 10-28-25

28 Oct 2025

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Rico has pre-season CFB receipts, which the guys react to.

Taking Your Calls On Ideas To Fix NFL Officiating

28 Oct 2025

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Mike and Rico hear from the people on how to fix NFL officiating.

Should NFL Officiating Grades Be Made Public?

28 Oct 2025

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The guys discuss whether the NFL should make its officiating grades available to the public.

Valenti Has An Idea To Fix NFL Officiating

28 Oct 2025

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Mike proposes an interesting solution to suspect NFL officiating.

FULL SHOW: Monday, October 27th

28 Oct 2025

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Valenti and Rico kicked off this "Can We Say That?" Monday with the first version of their famous segment surrounding Michigan-MSU football and their ...

HOUR 1: Takeaways From MSU-Michigan + Can We Say That? CFB Edition

27 Oct 2025

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Mike and Rico began today's show with their reactions to Michigan's win over Michigan State in their annual meeting. They discussed the job (or lack t...

HOUR 2: More MSU-Michigan Thoughts + Brian Kelly Fired By LSU

27 Oct 2025

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The guys continued the MSU-Michigan thoughts in the second hour, taking a few different angles to mix things up. They took a bunch of your calls and r...

HOUR 3: Can We Say That? NFL Edition + Tush Push Debate

27 Oct 2025

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Valenti and Rico spent the third hour with some NFL topics starting with the second "Can We Say That?" of the day. Then, they had a debate about what ...

HOUR 4: Final Takeaways + Calls From Michigan's Win Over MSU Football

27 Oct 2025

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The guys put a bow on today's show rounding out the topic they dedicated the entire show to: Michigan-MSU from this past weekend.

Taking Your Final MSU-Michigan Calls

27 Oct 2025

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The guys hear from a few more of the people before the end of the show.

Should MSU Bench Aiden Chiles for Alessio Milivojevic?

27 Oct 2025

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The guys wonder if Jonathan Smith should make a QB change with the season essentially lost.

Mike And Rico Debate What Will Happen To The Tush Push

27 Oct 2025

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Valenti and Rico disagree on what the NFL will do with the tush push.

Can We Say That? NFL Edition | 10-27-25

27 Oct 2025

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The guys do the NFL version of "Can We Say That?" which allows the people to finally hear Valenti's rant about his Giants getting screwed by the refs ...

Reacting To LSU Firing Head Coach Brian Kelly

27 Oct 2025

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Valenti and Rico break down the firing of Brian Kelly.

Taking Your Calls On MSU-Michigan State Football Takeaways

27 Oct 2025

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Valenti and Rico hear from the people on Michigan's win over Michigan State this past Saturday.

Should Michigan State Go After Nick Saban?

27 Oct 2025

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Valenti loses it over Gator's suggestion earlier today that MSU should go after Nick Saban to be their new head football coach.

Was Michigan State DC Joe Rossi The Real Head Coach On Saturday?

27 Oct 2025

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Mike and Rico discuss the coaching performance from Jonathan Smith on Saturday, asking if defensive coordinator Joe Rossi had more of an effect on the...

Can We Say That? CFB Edition| 10-27-25

27 Oct 2025

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The guys do this week's CFB edition of "Can We Say That?"

The Guys React To Your Ticket Texts About Michigan-MSU

27 Oct 2025

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David reads a few ticket texts, which the guys react to.

Should Jonathan Smith Have Benched Aiden Chiles Against Michigan?

27 Oct 2025

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Mike and Rico wonder if Jonathan Smith made the wrong decision keeping QB Aiden Chiles in for the majority of their matchup with Michigan Football bef...

What Did Saturday Night Say About Michigan & Michigan State Football

27 Oct 2025

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The guys discuss their main takeaways from Michigan's win over Michigan State this past Saturday.

Best Of Rivalry Week On 97.1 The Ticket: From Night Games To Best Moments

25 Oct 2025

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Check out the best moments from Rivalry Week on 97.1 The Ticket.

Best Of The Valenti Show On 97.1 The Ticket: Worst Sports Collapses, Ticket Drops Influence, and More!

25 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Valenti reacts to his Giants blowing a big lead in an improbable loss, which led to a bigger discussion regarding the worst sports collapses the guys ...

FULL SHOW: Friday, October 24th

25 Oct 2025

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Valenti and Rico spent nearly the entire show taking multiple angles when previewing tomorrow's annual MSU-Michigan CFB showdown. They mixed in their ...

How have the Detroit Lions fared against preseason expectations (so far)? | '4th Down in the Motor City'

25 Oct 2025

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From ‘4th Down in the Motor City’ (Subscribe Here): Let’s fire up the Wayback Machine! As the Lions enter the bye at 5-2, we rewind to August t...

HOUR 1: Can Jonathan Smith Save His Job Vs. Michigan + Prop Bet Casino

24 Oct 2025

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Mike and Rico started today's show diving right into the Michigan/Michigan State football discussion ahead of their annual meeting tomorrow. They wond...

HOUR 2: Michigan State-MSU Conversation Continued + The Picks

24 Oct 2025

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The guys picked up where they left off with the MSU/Michigan conversation in the second hour. Then, they did "The Picks" to round out the hour.

HOUR 3: The Best And Worst Things To Happen To Both MSU & Michigan In The Rivalry

24 Oct 2025

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The guys spent the third hour talking amongst themselves and with the people about the best and the worst moments of the MSU and Michigan football riv...

HOUR 4: Final Thoughts + Calls Ahead Of MSU-Michigan

24 Oct 2025

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The guys dedicated the final hour of the show to giving their expectations and taking your final calls of the show.

The People Offer Their Final Thoughts Ahead of MSU-Michigan

24 Oct 2025

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Mike and Rico hear from the people one final time this show.

Expectations For MSU/Michigan

24 Oct 2025

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The guys opened the final hour with their final expectations for MSU/Michigan tomorrow.