The Valenti Show
Episodes
HOUR 4: Revisiting Today's Topics + Taking Your Final Calls
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike spent the final hour putting a bow on all of the issues he and Kenny tackled today.
Revisiting What The Lions Need To Do This Offseason
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti opens the final hour returning to his Lions' offseason proposal topic from the second hour.
The People Give Their Detroit Sports New Year's Resolutions
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike takes your calls on your New Year's resolutions for Detroit sports.
Valenti Gives His New Year's Resolutions For Detroit Sports
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike discusses his New Year's resolutions he'd like Detroit sports to adopt in 2026.
The Picks | 12-31-25
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Evan joins Mike and Kenny to give their picks for this week/weekend in sports.
Valenti Has A Plan To Fix The Lions: Are You In Or Out?
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti shares his idea for the Lions to get back to Super Bowl contention status.
Taking More Of Your CFB Calls
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike takes a few more of your CFB calls before he shifts gears to the Lions.
New Year's Resolutions For College Football
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kenny joins to discuss some CFB-related New Year's resolutions.
Hearing From The People On Your Lack Of Interest In CFB
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti takes a few of your calls on the state of college football.
Valenti On Michigan-Texas In The Citrus Bowl Today: "It's A Spring Game"
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike opens the show lambasting the current state of college football and the insignificance of various bowl games not in the CFP.
Citrus Bowl: #13 Texas -6.5 vs #18 Michigan | 'Cash the Ticket'
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From 'Cash The Ticket' (subscribe here): It was a Michigan play till it dipped under 7. Who will actually suit up for either team? Find out what side ...
FULL SHOW: Tuesday, December 30th
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti kicked off today's show with a conversation about Jared Goff, which stemmed from some supportive comments from Dan Campbell about his QB. He w...
HOUR 1: Belief In Jared Goff Long-Term + CFB Blitz
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike opened the show reacting to some comments from Dan Campbell regarding the future of Jared Goff as the QB of the Lions. He shared his thoughts on ...
HOUR 2: Comfortability With Goff As Lions' QB Continued
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti spent the second hour with more thoughts and calls on today's Jared Goff conversation.
HOUR 3: In Football Today + Valenti's Take On Michigan Hiring Kyle Whittingham
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Corbin joined Mike again to begin the third hour for an In Football Today before Valenti gave his first extended thoughts on Kyle Whittingham being hi...
HOUR 4: Final Thoughts + Calls On The Jared Goff Dilemma
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike wrapped up the show with his final thoughts and took your final calls on today's Jared Goff topic.
More Calls/Thoughts On Jared Goff
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A few more of the people get in on the Jared Goff conversation.
Mike Takes Your Michigan/Kyle Whittingham Calls
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti speaks to the people in response to his thoughts on Michigan's hiring of Kyle Whittingham.
Valenti On Michigan's Hiring Of Kyle Whittingham: "I Think It's A Band-Aid Hire"
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike offers his thoughts on Michigan hiring Kyle Whittingham as their new head football coach.
Contenders Or Pretenders? NFL Playoff Teams | In Football Today
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Corbin joins Mike to go through all of the NFL Playoff teams and whether they're for real or not.
Hearing From More Of The People On Goff's Future
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike reacts to your ticket texts and takes your calls on Jared Goff and Dan Campbell's comments on him.
What (If Anything) Else Does Goff Need Around Him To Win?
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti wonders how Jared Goff can become the answer at quarterback for the Lions.
Dan Campbell: "He's going nowhere"
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Campbell joins us for the final time this season to talk about missing out on the playoffs, Kelvin Sheppard's first year as defensive coordinator,...
College Football Playoff Preview | CFB Blitz
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Corbin (in for Kenny) joins Mike to go through all the CFP games this week.
Taking Your Calls On Jared Goff As The Long-Term Lions QB
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The people chime in on Jared Goff.
Thoughts On Jared Goff As The Lions' QB For Multiple More Years
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike offers more thoughts on the Jared Goff conversation.
Do You Believe The Lions Can Win A Super Bowl With Jared Goff As Their QB?
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some comments from Dan Campbell have Valenti considering the future of Jared Goff as the Lions' QB.
FULL SHOW: Monday, December 29th
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti spent the entirety of today's show with his and your thoughts on what the Lions must do this offseason after Dan Campbell recently said everyt...
HOUR 1: What Uncomfortable Moves Do The Lions Need To Make This Offseason? + CFB "Can We Say That?"
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti began the first hour reacting to some comments from Dan Campbell, where he said all options are on the table this offseason for the Lions. In ...
HOUR 2: What The Lions Need To Do With Jared Goff + More General Offseason Moves Thoughts/Calls
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike took part in some preliminary questioning of the future of Jared Goff with the Lions in the second hour.
HOUR 3: Can We Say That? NFL Edition + Lions Conversation Continued
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kenny joined for the NFL edition of "Can We Say That?" Then, they returned to their Lions conversation.
HOUR 4: Final Thoughts + Calls On Lions' Tough Upcoming Offseason
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike rounded out today's show with his final thoughts on today's all-encompassing Lions topic before he was joined by Riger.
Taking Your Final Calls On The Most Important Staff Decisions For Brad Holmes/Dan Campbell
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The people chime in for the final time today.
How Badly Do The Lions Need New Coordinators?
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike discusses the desperation for the Lions to get the coordinators right next season.
Hearing From More Of The People On The Lions/Jared Goff
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike reads your ticket texts and takes your calls on what the Lions need to do this offseason and whether it includes moving on from Jared Goff.
Can We Say That? NFL Edition | 12-29-25
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys do this week's NFL version of "Can We Say That?"
Should Next Year Be A "Gap Year" For The Lions?
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is it a smart idea for Brad Holmes to punt on 2026?
Is It Time To Consider Moving On From Jared Goff?
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti wonders if the Lions' potential moves need to extend to Jared Goff.
Can We Say That? CFB Edition | 12-29-25
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kenny joins for the CFB version of "Can We Say That?"
Taking Your Calls On The Lions' Plan This Offseason
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The people chime in on what Brad Holmes has to do to bring the Lions back into Super Bowl contention.
Discussing Potential Moves For The Lions
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike continues his ongoing dialogue on what the Lions need to do this offseason.
Can The Lions Make Uncomfortable Moves This Offseason?
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti is back and asks Lions fans if they're willing to accept the moves Brad Holmes needs to make this offseason to put them back into championship...
Best Of The Valenti Show On 97.1 The Ticket: Can We Say That? NFL Edition, Best CFB Rivalries, and More!
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Best Of Valenti, Mike takes part in "Can We Say That?" NFL edition. Plus, Riger and Rico are joined by David to discuss the best CFB ri...
Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: Vikings Loss Reactions
27 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
97.1 The Ticket breaks down the Lions' BRUTAL season-ending loss to the Vikings.
FULL SHOW: Friday, December 26th
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rico kicked off and spent the first 3 hours of the show with the Lions' embarrassing defeat at the hands of the Vikings yesterday, which eliminated th...
HOUR 1: Reactions To Lions' Season-Ending Loss To The Vikings + In Football Today
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys broke down the Lions' disappointing loss to the Vikings to begin the show. They took a few of your calls before doing an "In Football Today" ...
HOUR 2: Lions' Reactions + Calls Continued
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rico spent the second hour taking your calls on the Lions' deflating loss and offering some more of his own thoughts as well.
HOUR 3: Mock Draft "In Football Today" + Who Said It? + More Lions Calls
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David joined for a mock draft before the guys played "Who Said It?" and then took some more of your calls.
HOUR 4: Kyle Whittingham Hired As New Michigan Head Coach
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys reacted to the Kyle Whittingham/Michigan football news and then took some of your calls on this news and the Lions' topic they discussed the ...
How Was Warde Manuel Allowed To Make This Hire?
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rico is perplexed that current Michigan AD, Warde Manuel, was able to make the new head football coach hire.
BREAKING: Michigan Hires Kyle Whittingham As New Head Football Coach
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys react to the news that Michigan is officially hiring former Utah HC Kyle Whittingham to be its new head football coach.
How Far Will Each NFL Playoff Team Make It? | In Football Today
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rico, David, and Kenny give their predictions for how far each playoff team will make it in the NFL.
Taking Your Calls On The Lions' Loss
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rico hears from a few more of the people on the Lions.
What Will Brad Holmes Have To Say About This Season?
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys hypothesize the potential comments Brad Holmes will make at his end-of-the-season press conference.
It's Mock Draft Season! | In Football Today
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David comes equipped with a NFL mock draft, which the guys react to.
The People Chime In On The Lions' Disappointing End To 2025 Playoff Hopes
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rico hears from the people on the Lions season ending.
Do You Still Trust The Direction Of The Lions?
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Should we continue to trust Brad Holmes?
Reacting To The Lions' Season-Ending Loss To The Vikings
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rico opens the show with his thoughts on the Lions' demise at the hands of the Vikings yesterday.
Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: Week 17 Vs. Vikings Preview
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stoney & Jansen interview Dan Campbell after a disappointing loss to the Steelers. Plus, Karsch & Anderson and Riger & Rico answer some questions they...
FULL SHOW: Wednesday, December 24th
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Riger (in for Valenti) and Rico kicked off this Christmas Eve spectacular with their thoughts on the Lions game tomorrow and if they're even rooting f...
HOUR 1: Do You Want The Lions To Beat The Vikings? + Best Christmas Traditions
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys spent the first hour with a conversation about how badly you want the Lions to beat the Vikings before David joined to go through some of the...
HOUR 2: The Latest With The Fan Involved In The DK Metcalf Altercation
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Riger and Rico talked about the Lions fan who was involved in the altercation with DK Metcalf and his plan to hold a press conference.
HOUR 3: The Picks + Detroit Sports Gift Conversation
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys opened the third hour with the picks and then talked about the one gift they'd like to get from Detroit sports this year.
HOUR 4: The Detroit Sports Event You'd Change From The Past
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Riger asked an interesting question, which the guys and the people answered, to end today's Christmas Eve show.
What's The One Thing You'd Change From The Past In Detroit Sports?
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys give the thing they'd most like to change in Detroit sports in the past.
What Is One Gift You'd Like Detroit Sports To Get?
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Riger and Rico discuss the one "gift" you'd want Detroit sports to get the most.
The Picks | 12-24-25
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys do this week's "The Picks" segment.
The People Chime In On The Fan Involved In The DK Metcalf Altercation
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys take some of your calls on the DK Metcalf fan situation.
Reacting To The Fan Involved In The DK Metcalf Altercation Holding A Press Conference On Friday
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Riger and Rico can't help but discuss the latest with the fan who got involved in an altercation with DK Metcalf.
Best Christmas Traditions | 12-24-25
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David joins with some Christmas traditions.
Taking Your Calls On If You Want The Lions To Win
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys go to the people to hear their thoughts on tomorrow's Lions game.
Do You Even Want The Lions To Win Tomorrow?
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Riger and Rico have a conversation on how they feel about the Lions potentially winning tomorrow against the Vikings.
Dan Campbell Interview with Stoney & Jansen
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Jansen & Mike "Stoney" Stone talk with Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell about Sunday's disappointing loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers and wher...
FULL SHOW: Tuesday, December 23rd
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Riger (in for Valenti) and Rico kicked off the show with their thoughts on Michigan's ongoing search for a new head football coach and some candidates...
HOUR 1: The Latest On Michigan's Coaching Search + In Football Today
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys opened the show with their thoughts on what is taking so long when it comes to the hiring of the next head football coach at Michigan and som...
HOUR 2: Has The Lions Window Closed?
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Riger and Rico spent the second hour wondering if this is it for the current iteration of the Lions and whether Brad Holmes needs to make some drastic...
HOUR 3: CFB Blitz + More Of Your Calls On If This Is It For The Lions
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David joined with his top CFB rivalries of all time to start the third hour before the guys got back to your phone calls and ticket texts about the Li...
HOUR 4: Final Thoughts + Calls On The Lions
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys wrapped the show continuing their Lions conversation from the previous 3 hours.
Hearing From More Of The People On Your Frustrations With The Lions
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys take more of your calls on the Lions.
What To Make Of These Lions Billboards
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys react to some billboards being put up by frustrated Lions fans across Detroit.
Best College Football Rivalries | CFB Blitz
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David ranks the best CFB rivalries today.
Has Brad Holmes and/or Dan Campbell Been Tarnished In The Eyes Of Lions Fans?
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How much blame do Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell deserve for what has happened to the Lions this season?
The People Chime In On Lions Topic
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys take your calls on whether this is the beginning of the end for this current iteration of the Lions.
Is This The Beginning Of The End For The Lions?
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do the Lions have to blow it up?
The NFL Transfer Portal | In Football Today
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David joins to run through a few names who could "transfer" to other NFL teams.
Taking Your Calls On The Michigan Coaching Search
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Riger and Rico hear from the people on the options they've laid out regarding the next potential head coach of Michigan Football.
Why Has It Been So Difficult For Michigan To Find A New Football Coach?
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys wonder what the latest is with the Michigan football coach search and ask which of a few names is most likely to be hired.
Speculating On Who Could Be The Next Michigan Head Football Coach
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Riger (in for Valenti) and Rico discuss where Michigan goes from here when it comes to their search for a new head coach.
Lions Lose To Steelers 29-24 | 'Football Show Week 16'
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From 'Cash The Ticket' (subscribe here): What just happened? Valenti and Costa react in real time to the Lions loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Downlo...
FULL SHOW: Monday, December 22nd
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti (riding solo without Rico today) kicked the show off with his disappointment in the Lions for what he felt was an inexcusable loss to the Stee...
HOUR 1: Reactions To The Lions' Inexcusable Loss + Can We Say That? CFB Edition
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike opened the show bashing the Lions for their brutal, potentially season-ending loss to the Steelers yesterday. He began to take your calls before ...
HOUR 2: Lions Reactions Continued + More Of Your Calls
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a continuation of the Lions talk, Valenti and the guys offered more thoughts on yesterday's loss and what this season has meant as a whole. Plus, h...
HOUR 3: Can We Say That? NFL Edition + More Thoughts/Calls On The Lions' Lost Season
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys did the NFL "Can We Say That?" before hearing from more of the people via your calls and ticket texts on the Lions.
HOUR 4: Final Thoughts/Calls On Brad Holmes, Lions Roster, and What Comes Next
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti spent the final hour putting a bow on today's main topic and all the different angles taken by him and the people. Then, Riger joined him in c...
What Needs To Change About The Lions' Identity?
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike opens the final hour with more Lions talk.
The Listeners Give Their Own "Can We Say That?"s
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike hears some of your Lions "Can We Say That?"s.
Can We Say That? NFL Edition | 12-22-25
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys do the NFL version of "Can We Say That?"
More Of The People Chime In On The Lions
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti hears from a few more of the people on the Lions.
Are The Lions In Need Of MAJOR Roster Changes?
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike continues the Lions topic into the second hour, bringing up the moves Brad Holmes might have to make to fix this franchise.
Can We Say That? CFB Edition | 12-22-25
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David joins for the first "Can We Say That?" of the day.