The Valenti Show

Can We Say That? CFB Edition | 1-12-26

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Taking Your Calls On Mike's Gripes

12 Jan 2026

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Mike and Rico take your calls on today's topics, including Tony Romo.

What's The Most Egregious Storyline From This Past Weekend In Football?

12 Jan 2026

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The guys discuss some of the worst media-related things to happen from this past weekend in football.

Valenti Goes On An UNHINGED Rant About Tony Romo + Other Wild Card Storylines

12 Jan 2026

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Mike begins the show going scorched Earth on Tony Romo, reporter Lynn Jones' "question" to Liam Coen, and more.

Best Of The Valenti Show On 97.1 The Ticket: Can We Say That? NFL, Pistons' Bash The Knicks, And More!

11 Jan 2026

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The guys do this week's NFL version of "Can We Say That?" to get Best Of Valenti underway. Plus, they react to the Pistons' bludgeoning of the Knicks ...

Best Of The Pistons on 97.1 The Ticket: Does The East Run Through Detroit?

10 Jan 2026

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The Pistons made a major statement against the Knicks, and just keep on winning. Are they clearly the top team in the East? And could they … go all ...

Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: Brad Holmes Press Conference Reactions + Mike McDaniel Interest

10 Jan 2026

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Costa & Jansen begin this week's Best Of The Lions with their extended reactions to Brad Holmes' press conference on Thursday. Then, Karsch & Anderson...

FULL SHOW: Friday, January 9th

09 Jan 2026

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Valenti and Rico spent this packed Friday show talking Tarik Skubal, the CFP, and NFL topics. Plus, TJ Lang joined the guys in the 3:00 hour to chime ...

HOUR 1: The Tigers' Terrible Handling Of The Skubal Situation + Prop Bet Casino

09 Jan 2026

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Mike and Rico opened the show with their reactions to the Skubal/Tigers arbitration gap and discussed what Scott Harris plans to do in this situation....

HOUR 2: TJ Lang Joins To Talk Tigers, Brad Holmes' Press Conference, Do "The Picks", and More!

09 Jan 2026

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TJ Lang joined the guys to cover a multitude of topics + do "The Picks".

HOUR 3: John Harbaugh's Coaching Demands + Yes Or No?

09 Jan 2026

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Mike and Rico began the third hour with their reactions to a report detailing John Harbaugh's demands from any prospective team that is interested in ...

HOUR 4: Can These NFL Playoff QBs Win A Super Bowl? + Previewing Indiana-Oregon Tonight

09 Jan 2026

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Valenti and Rico discussed a ranking from Yahoo of the NFL Playoff QBs and the likelihood that they could win a Super Bowl. Plus, they previewed the C...

Previewing Tonight's CFP Semifinals Game

09 Jan 2026

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The guys dive into Indiana-Oregon tonight.

Can You Win A Super Bowl With These NFL Playoff QBs?

09 Jan 2026

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Valenti has a list from Yahoo ranking the remaining NFL QBs. The guys react to the rankings and discuss if each of them can win a Super Bowl or not.

Yes Or No? | In Football Today

09 Jan 2026

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Kenny joins to put the guys through a Jeopardy!/Around The Horn style game centered on NFL topics.

Discussing John Harbaugh's ABSURD Demands

09 Jan 2026

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The guys have a conversation about a report that outlines what John Harbaugh will ask other teams when they interview him to be their next head coach....

The Picks | 1-9-26

09 Jan 2026

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The guys + TJ give their picks for this weekend in the NFL and NHL.

TJ's NFL Playoff Predictions

09 Jan 2026

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TJ Lang predicts the NFL Playoffs and eventually gives his Super Bowl winner.

TJ Offers His Two Cents On Brad Holmes' Comments Yesterday

09 Jan 2026

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TJ Lang gives his reaction to the Brad Holmes press conference yesterday.

Known Tigers Fan TJ Lang Chimes In On The Tarik Skubal Situation

09 Jan 2026

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TJ Lang joins to talk Tigers.

Rico's Prop Bet Casino | 1-9-25

09 Jan 2026

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

Taking Your Calls On The Tigers' Inaction With Tarik Skubal

09 Jan 2026

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Valenti and Rico hear from the people via your calls on the Tarik Skubal/Tigers discussion.

What Are The Tigers Thinking When It Comes To Skubal?!

09 Jan 2026

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The guys continue their conversation on how the Tigers are handling the Tarik Skubal situation right now.

The Guys Are Confounded At The Tigers' (Lack Of) Plan With Tarik Skubal

09 Jan 2026

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It's looking like this will be the final year of Tarik Skubal in Detroit.

FULL SHOW: Thursday, January 8th

08 Jan 2026

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Valenti and Stoney (in for Rico) kicked off today's show with their insistence on the Lions at least inquiring about the recently fired former Dolphin...

HOUR 1: Why The Lions MUST Interview Mike McDaniel For Open OC Role + CFB Blitz

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Stoney (in for Rico today) had some strong thoughts on why the Lions need to pursue recently fired Mike McDaniel to become their next offensive coordi...

HOUR 2: Mike McDaniel Conversation Continued

08 Jan 2026

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The guys spent the second hour with the topic they started the show with.

HOUR 3: Reactions To Brad Holmes Press Conference

08 Jan 2026

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Mike and Stoney offered their instant thoughts on what Brad Holmes had to say in his press conference today.

HOUR 4: Brad Holmes Press Conference Takeaways Continued

08 Jan 2026

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The guys wrapped today's show with some pointed thoughts on Brad Holmes' comments about the Lions' edge rusher situation and some more overall reactio...

Should We Be Concerned About Brad Holmes' Edge Rusher Comments?

08 Jan 2026

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Valenti and Stoney wonder if Brad Holmes is continuing to sing the wrong tune when it comes to the state of the Lions' edge rushers.

More Takeaways From Brad Holmes' Press Conference

08 Jan 2026

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The guys offer some more thoughts on Brad Holmes' comments.

Taking A Few Of Your Calls On What Brad Holmes Had To Say

08 Jan 2026

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The guys heard from the people, who responded to a few comments made by Brad Holmes during his press conference today.

INSTANT Reaction To Brad Holmes' Comments At Today's Press Conference

08 Jan 2026

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Valenti and Stoney give their thoughts on what Brad Holmes had to say during his end-of-season press conference.

Wait...The Lions Actually Reached Out To Mike McDaniel?

08 Jan 2026

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The guys took a few more of your calls before reacting to the breaking news that the Lions have reached out to Mike McDaniel about their open OC role....

What Should We Expect From Brad Holmes' Press Conference At 4?

08 Jan 2026

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The guys preview Brad Holmes' upcoming press conference.

Power Ranking The Things That Have Ruined CFB | College Football Blitz

08 Jan 2026

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Kenny joins with a power ranking of the issues that have contributed to the downfall of college football.

Hearing From The People On If The Lions Need To Interview Mike McDaniel

08 Jan 2026

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Mike and Stoney read your ticket texts and take your calls on the Lions potentially showing interest in Mike McDaniel to become their new OC.

Discussing How Much Of A No-Brainer Mike McDaniel To The Lions Is

08 Jan 2026

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The guys continue their conversation about Mike McDaniel/the Lions and begin to take your calls on the topic.

Should We Have Faith In The Lions To Attempt To Bring In Mike McDaniel As OC?

08 Jan 2026

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Valenti and Stoney (in for Rico) have a conversation about the possibility that the Lions hire recently fired Mike McDaniel as their new offensive coo...

FULL SHOW: Wednesday, January 7th

07 Jan 2026

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Valenti and Rico got today's show started with their reactions to a few different NIL/transfer portal-related stories that highlight the brutal state ...

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

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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

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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

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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

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Valenti describes 3 absurd NIL/transfer portal CFB stories.

Rico's Hilarious Interaction With Mike's Dad Big G

07 Jan 2026

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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

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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

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Kenny joins with a list of the NFL Playoff teams' fatal flaws.

The People Chime In On Lions' Offensive Coordinator Talk

07 Jan 2026

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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

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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

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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

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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

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The guys continue their reaction to some of the latest NIL/transfer portal news.

The Latest Absurd CFB Transfer Portal News

07 Jan 2026

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Valenti and Rico covered a bunch of NFL breaking news in the final hour.

Reacting To The Ravens Firing John Harbaugh

06 Jan 2026

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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

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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

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Mike and Rico talk to the people on Bryce Underwood.

Where Are You At With Bryce Underwood?

06 Jan 2026

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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

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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

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The guys continue their Lions' offseason plans discussion.

What Is The Most Important Move The Lions Need To Make?

06 Jan 2026

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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

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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

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Mike and Rico take your calls and read your Pistons-related ticket texts.

Which Detroit Team Is Closest To A Title?

06 Jan 2026

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The guys debate the Detroit team closest to a championship.

Reacting To The Pistons' BASHING Of The Knicks Last Night

06 Jan 2026

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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

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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

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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

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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

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The guys wrapped the show with some more Lions talk.

Final Takeaways From Lions' Win Over The Bears

05 Jan 2026

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Mike and Rico gave their final Lions takeaways to begin the last hour.

Which Of These CFB Issues Is The Worst?

05 Jan 2026

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Valenti poses a few CFB issues that he and Rico rank.

Can We Say That? CFB Edition | 1-5-26

05 Jan 2026

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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

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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

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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

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The guys continue their reactions to the Lions' win yesterday.

Can We Say That? NFL Edition | 1-5-26

05 Jan 2026

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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

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Mike and Rico hear from the people about the Lions' win.

Was Yesterday A SOL Loss?

05 Jan 2026

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Mike discusses his New Year's resolutions he'd like Detroit sports to adopt in 2026.

The Picks | 12-31-25

31 Dec 2025

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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

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Valenti shares his idea for the Lions to get back to Super Bowl contention status.

Taking More Of Your CFB Calls

31 Dec 2025

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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

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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

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Valenti takes a few of your calls on the state of college football.