The Valenti Show

Are There Concerns For Michigan Football Going Into MSU Game?

24 Oct 2025

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A few comments from Doug Karsch earlier about Michigan football have the guys wondering the stakes for both Michigan and MSU going into tomorrow's gam...

Can A Win Tomorrow Against Michigan Save Jonathan Smith's Job?

24 Oct 2025

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The guys discuss Michigan-Michigan State tomorrow, wondering whether there's any last chance for Jonathan Smith with a win.

Kickoff with Boomer Esiason and Mike Valenti for Week 8 in the NFL | 'Kickoff with Boomer and Valenti'

24 Oct 2025

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From 'Kickoff with Boomer & Valenti' (subscribe here): Packed show this week. Has Ben Johnson figured it out in Chicago? Trevor Lawrence is painful to...

FULL SHOW: Thursday, October 23rd

24 Oct 2025

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Valenti and Rico kicked off the show with their thoughts on the state of NIL and how Michigan State's play lately ties into it. Then, they reacted to ...

#25 Michigan -14.5 @ MSU | 'Cash the Ticket'

24 Oct 2025

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From 'Cash The Ticket' (subscribe here): Play or pass? Which option will the guys take for this in-state rivalry? Download the latest episode of Cash ...

HOUR 1: The State Of MSU Football/NIL + David's Best Bets

23 Oct 2025

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The guys began today's show discussing how Michigan State football's recent effort ties into the overall issues seen across the college football lands...

HOUR 2: The Arrests Of Billups & Rozier + The Other Things Ruining Sports

23 Oct 2025

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Mike and Rico opened the second hour with their reactions to yet another sports gambling scandal, with Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and H...

HOUR 3: Rico's Top-14 NFL Teams + Sports Gambling Conversation Continued

23 Oct 2025

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Rico gave his top-14 NFL teams to start the third hour. Then, the guys picked up where they left off with the sports gambling conversation.

HOUR 4: Final Thoughts + Calls On Sports Gambling/Rivalries Conversations

23 Oct 2025

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The guys dedicated the final hour to giving more of their thoughts and taking your final calls on the two major topics at play during today's show. Th...

Are Rivalries Dead? Revisited

23 Oct 2025

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The guys opened the final hour of the show revisiting their topic from the first hour about the state of rivalries and NIL in college football.

How Do The Networks and Gambling Companies Go Hand-In-Hand?

23 Oct 2025

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Valenti and Rico examine the connection between the networks broadcasting sports and the sports betting companies.

Rico's Top 14 NFL Teams | 10-23-25

23 Oct 2025

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Rico gives his weekly list of his top-14 teams in the NFL.

Taking Your Calls On Yet Another Sports Gambling Situation

23 Oct 2025

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Valenti and Rico hear from some of the people about the arrests of Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups for gambling allegations.n

Which Of These Are Taking Away From Your Love For Sports?

23 Oct 2025

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Rico poses a question encompassing the various issues the guys have about sports, including gambling, asking which of the options has impacted your lo...

Reacting To The SHOCKING Arrests Of Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier For Gambling

23 Oct 2025

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The guys discuss today's news that the FBI has arrested Heat guard Terry Rozier and Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups.

David's Best Bets | 10-23-25

23 Oct 2025

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David gives his best bets for this weekend in football.

Hearing From The People On The State Of NIL & How MSU Football Represents It

23 Oct 2025

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Mike and Rico take your calls and read your ticket texts on their NIL conversation at hand.

Expanding On The State Of NIL In College Football

23 Oct 2025

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The guys continue to underline the major issues brought upon by NIL in college football.

Why MSU Football's Effort Signals Larger Issue With CFB/NIL

23 Oct 2025

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Mike and Rico open the show with a discussion on the state of NIL in college sports and how Michigan State Football is a microcosm of the major issues...

FULL SHOW: Wednesday, October 22nd

23 Oct 2025

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Dan Campbell on MNF: "The game didn't feel too big for some of those guys” | '4th Down in the Motor City'

23 Oct 2025

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From ‘4th Down in the Motor City’ (Subscribe Here): The Lions head into their bye week a dominant 5-2! We get Dan Campbell’s postgame thoughts o...

HOUR 1: Yzerman's Comments On Costa & Jansen + In Football Today

22 Oct 2025

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Mike and Rico began today's show with their reactions to what Steve Yzerman had to say on Costa & Jansen this morning, wondering if people are ready t...

HOUR 2: MSU/Michigan Football Rivalry & Their Matchup This Saturday

22 Oct 2025

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The guys spent the second hour with an extended conversation on the Michigan/MSU football rivalry and if it means anything to you anymore. They took p...

HOUR 3: Who Am I? + More Thoughts On College Sports Rivalries

22 Oct 2025

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Valenti and Rico opened the third hour with a "Who Am I?" Then, they expanded on their Michigan/MSU football rivalry conversation to include college s...

HOUR 4: Expectations For The Pistons This Season

22 Oct 2025

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Mike and Rico previewed this upcoming season for the Pistons in the final hour. Then, they were joined by Wojo and Riger in cross-talk to wrap things ...

The People Chime In With Their Pistons Expectations

22 Oct 2025

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Mike and Rico hear from the people on the Pistons.

What Should We Expect From The Pistons This Season?

22 Oct 2025

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Valenti and Rico give their expectations for the Pistons ahead of opening night tonight.

Are Rivalries Even A Thing Anymore In College Sports?

22 Oct 2025

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The guys continue their Michigan State/Michigan football conversation, asking the people if they're still moved by rivalry games in college sports.

Who Am I? | 10-22-25

22 Oct 2025

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Rico has a few sports-related figures in mind, which the guys try to guess.

Taking Your Calls On The MSU-Michigan Rivalry

22 Oct 2025

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Mike and Rico hear from the people on MSU-Michigan this weekend.

Steve Yzerman understands the criticism that comes with his position

22 Oct 2025

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Steve Yzerman joins us to talk about the organization's centennial celebration, the team's hot start to the season, how young players are helping the ...

How Has Your View Of The MSU-Michigan Rivalry Changed?

22 Oct 2025

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Mike and Rico continue their conversation on the MSU/Michigan rivalry, discussing how it has changed since the introduction of NIL.

What's The Current State Of The MSU/Michigan Football Rivalry?

22 Oct 2025

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The guys give their thoughts on the MSU/Michigan rivalry ahead of their annual matchup this Saturday.

In Football Today | 10-22-25

22 Oct 2025

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David joins the guys to discuss the biggest topics in football, asking why certain questions about some teams before the season were right or wrong.

Hearing From The People On The Red Wings/Yzerman's Comments

22 Oct 2025

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Valenti and Rico read your ticket texts and take your calls on Steve Yzerman's comments and your general sentiments surrounding the team.

Are You Ready To Get Hurt Again By The Red Wings?

22 Oct 2025

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Mike and Rico continue their Yzerman interview reactions, wondering if the Red Wings' 5-game win streak will have you ready to get hurt by them again.

Reacting To Yzerman's Comments This Morning

22 Oct 2025

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The guys react to Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman's interview with Costa & Jansen this morning.

Best of the Lions on 97.1 The Ticket: Tuesday Reactions on Win vs. Bucs

22 Oct 2025

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The best reactions to the Lions' Week 7 win over the Bucs from Costa & Jansen, Karsch & Anderson, and The Valenti Show.

FULL SHOW: Tuesday, October 21st

22 Oct 2025

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Valenti and Rico kicked off the show with their reactions to the Lions' win over the Buccaneers last night on MNF. They posed multiple Lions-related "...

The Lions jammed the Bucs with stellar defense, winning decisively on MNF | '4th Down in the Motor City'

22 Oct 2025

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From ‘4th Down in the Motor City’ (Subscribe Here): Total Domination! The Lions crushed the Buccaneers 24-9 on Monday Night Football, holding Bake...

HOUR 1: Lions "Can We Say That?" + A Generic NFL "Can We Say That?"

21 Oct 2025

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The guys did a whole bunch of "Can We Say That?" to start today's show. They focused on some Lions questions in the first 3 segments before doing a ge...

HOUR 2: Kids Repeating 97.1 The Ticket Drops, Lions/Goff Concern, In Football Today

21 Oct 2025

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Mike and Rico began the second hour jokingly discussing a comment from a listener about his kids constantly repeating the drops played on the show. Th...

HOUR 3: Importance of Michigan Game For Jonathan Smith/MSU Football

21 Oct 2025

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Valenti and Rico spent this hour breaking down how MSU Football will fare against Michigan this weekend and how important the game is for them.

HOUR 4: Final Thoughts + Calls On Lions Takeaways From Bucs Win

21 Oct 2025

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Valenti and Rico gave their final thoughts and took your final calls in the 4th hour. Then, they were joined by Wojo and Riger to wrap up today's show...

Taking More Of Your Lions Calls

21 Oct 2025

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Mike and Rico hear from a few more of the people before the end of the show.

The People Chime In On The Jonathan Smith/MSU Conversation

21 Oct 2025

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The guys take your calls and read your ticket texts on the importance of this weekend's game for MSU football.

How Important Is MSU-Michigan For Jonathan Smith/MSU Football?

21 Oct 2025

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The guys discuss the importance of Michigan-MSU for Jonathan Smith and MSU Football.

In Football Today | 10-21-25

21 Oct 2025

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David joins to go through some of the biggest NFL storylines.

Best Of The Tigers on 97.1 The Ticket: Was The Season A Success? Will Skubal Be Traded? Is It Time For Another Run At Bregman?

21 Oct 2025

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How and why did the Tigers collapse down the stretch? What held them back in the playoffs? And what moves does Scott Harris need to make this offseaso...

Should We Be Concerned About The Lions' Inability To Convert On 3rd and Long?

21 Oct 2025

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Valenti and Rico react to a stat about the Lions on 3rd and long, asking if this is something that's concerning going forward.

Do The Ticket Drops Have Too Much Influence On Your Kids?

21 Oct 2025

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The guys hear from some listeners whose kids have gotten indoctrinated by the sound drops played on the show.

Can We Say That? Generic NFL Edition

21 Oct 2025

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The guys do a non-Lions "Can We Say That?"

The People Chime In On Lions' "Can We Say That?"

21 Oct 2025

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Valenti and Rico hear from the people via your ticket texts and calls responding to the Lions' "Can We Say That?"s.

Are The Lions Now The Favorites In The NFC To Win The Super Bowl?

21 Oct 2025

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The guys wonder if the Lions have proven themselves thus far to be a Super Bowl team.

Can We Say That? Lions Edition

21 Oct 2025

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Mike and Rico begin the show with some Lions "Can We Say That?"s after their win against the Bucs last night.

Why Is MSU vs Michigan A Night Game, Lookahead Lines And Jonathan Smith | 'Cash the Ticket'

21 Oct 2025

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From 'Cash The Ticket' (subscribe here): Is the rivalry game special to anyone this season? Download the latest episode of Cash the Ticket today. ...

FULL SHOW: Monday, October 20th

20 Oct 2025

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Valenti kicked off today's short show ahead of Lions pregame with his disgust at the Giants' unfathomable collapse against the Broncos yesterday. He e...

HOUR 1: Most Heartbreaking Sports Collapses You've Witnessed + CFB Can We Say That?

20 Oct 2025

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Mike began the show with his thoughts on the Giants' unbelievable collapse last night. Then, he asked the guys + the people if they've ever experience...

HOUR 2: MSU Football Question, NFL Thoughts, In Football Today

20 Oct 2025

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The guys opened the second and final hour of this short show ahead of Lions football at 7 with an either-or question about Jonathan Smith's future wit...

In Football Today | 10-20-25

20 Oct 2025

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David joins as the guys discuss some of the biggest storylines in the NFL.

Which Side Of The Coin Are You On With MSU/Jonathan Smith?

20 Oct 2025

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Valenti asks whether you think Jonathan Smith is a dead man walking as MSU head coach.

Can We Say That? CFB Edition| 10-20-25

20 Oct 2025

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

Hearing From The People On Their Worst Losses In Their Sports Fandom History

20 Oct 2025

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Mike and Rico take your calls and read your ticket texts on the main topic today about the worst collapses you've witnessed from one of your sports te...

What Is The Worst Collapse You've Seen From One Of Your Sports Teams?

20 Oct 2025

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The guys continue their worst collapses conversation, asking whether the people have experienced anything worse than Valenti did with the Giants yeste...

Valenti Wants To Know If Any Detroit Loss Compares To His Giants' Loss Yesterday

20 Oct 2025

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Valenti is beside himself after the Giants catastrophic collapse yesterday where they blew a 19-point lead and allowed 33 4th quarter points to the Br...

Best Of The Valenti Show On 97.1 The Ticket: Lions-Chiefs Reactions, Hinch/Harris' Press Conference, and More!

19 Oct 2025

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Valenti and Rico started this week off with their reactions to all of the happenings in Detroit sports this past weekend, starting with the Lions' los...

Best Interviews on 97.1 The Ticket: Oct. 13-17

18 Oct 2025

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In the best interviews on 97.1 The Ticket this week, Dan Campbell and Jared Goff stop in for their weekly appearances. Also, TJ Lang, Ross Tucker & Wi...

Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: Brian Branch's Rough Week + Lions-Bucs Preview

18 Oct 2025

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Costa & Jansen kick off this week's Best of the Lions asking if Detroit has a Brian Branch problem. Plus, Karsch & Anderson and Valenti & Rico also ge...

FULL SHOW: Friday, October 17th

18 Oct 2025

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Rico and Riger (in for Valenti) kicked off the final show of the week with a discussion regarding the news that the Tigers and Tarik Skubal are nearly...

HOUR 1: Tarik Skubal's Contract Situation + Prop Bet Casino

17 Oct 2025

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The guys began the show reacting to the news that Tarik Skubal and the Tigers are at least $250 million apart in extension negotiations, which begged ...

HOUR 2: Controversy Surrounding NFL Films' Brian Branch Video

17 Oct 2025

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Rico and Riger opened the second hour discussing the controversy surrounding the video NFL Films posted criticizing Brian Branch for his play against ...

HOUR 3: The Picks, Previewing Lions-Bucs, Who Said It?

17 Oct 2025

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The guys began the third hour joined by TJ Lang for "The Picks". Then, they all previewed Lions-Bucs before playing "Who Said It?" to wrap the hour.

HOUR 4: Tigers/Skubal Conversation Revisited

17 Oct 2025

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Rico and Riger spent the final hour of the show revisiting the Tigers/Skubal extension conversation from earlier. Then, Wojo joined the guys in cross-...

TJ Lang Previews Lions-Bucs

17 Oct 2025

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TJ Lang gives his thoughts on the Lions-Bucs game this Monday night.

The Picks | 10-17-25

17 Oct 2025

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

TJ Lang Offers His Two Cents On The Brian Branch Video + Jared Goff Chiefs Penalty

17 Oct 2025

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TJ Lang joins the guys to talk Brian Branch and his thoughts on the penalty Jared Goff got on the first drive of the Chiefs game.

Thoughts On The Controversial NFL Films Video Of Brian Branch

17 Oct 2025

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The guys discuss the post that was made by NFL Films criticizing Brian Branch for how he played against the Chiefs.

Rico's Prop Bet Casino | 10-17-25

17 Oct 2025

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

Hearing From The People On Tarik Skubal

17 Oct 2025

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Rico and Riger take your calls and read your ticket texts on Tarik Skubal.

How Do The Tigers Win The Skubal Situation?

17 Oct 2025

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The guys wonder what the Tigers will have to do to win the Tarik Skubal contract situation.

Kickoff with Boomer Esiason and Mike Valenti for Week 7 in the NFL | 'Kickoff with Boomer & Valenti'

17 Oct 2025

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From 'Kickoff with Boomer & Valenti' (subscribe here): Kickoff with Boomer Esiason and Mike Valenti for week 7 in the NFL. NFL's perception problems. ...

Has The Tide Turned Against Tarik Skubal Amongst Tigers Fans?

17 Oct 2025

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Rico and Riger (in for Valenti) start the show discussing the news that Tarik Skubal and the Tigers are more than $250 million apart in contract negot...

Sounds like Alim returns Monday. How much can he help the Detroit Lions? | '4th Down in the Motor City'

17 Oct 2025

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From ‘4th Down in the Motor City’ (Subscribe Here): We're not here to give Brian Branch a pass for his suspension, but let's be honest: he felt pr...

FULL SHOW: Thursday, October 16th

16 Oct 2025

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Valenti and Rico kicked off the show and dedicated the first two hours to their discussion on which of three options you'd select when it comes to how...

HOUR 1: Which Skubal Option Would You Choose + David's Best Bets

16 Oct 2025

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Mike and Rico began today's show offering the listeners 3 different options when it comes to what you want the Tigers to do with Skubal: keep him and ...

HOUR 2: What Tigers Should Do With Skubal Continued

16 Oct 2025

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Mike and Rico spent the second hour with a continuation of their conversation from the previous hour about Tarik Skubal.

HOUR 3: Rico's Top 14 NFL Teams + Michigan/USC's Potential Private Equity Deal

16 Oct 2025

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Rico opened the third hour giving the guys his top 14 teams in the NFL. Then, they shifted their sights to talk about the report that Michigan and USC...

HOUR 4: What To Make Of Michigan Football & Sherrone Moore's Job Security

16 Oct 2025

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Mike and Rico rounded out the show discussing Michigan football and Sherrone Moore. Then, they were joined in cross-talk by Riger.

Taking Your Calls On The State Of Michigan Football

16 Oct 2025

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The people chime in on Michigan football.

What To Make Of Michigan Football/Sherrone Moore

16 Oct 2025

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The guys discuss Michigan football and where Michigan fans should be at with the program right now.

Michigan Ponders Private Equity Deal

16 Oct 2025

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Mike and Rico discuss the news that Michigan and USC have discussed a potential private capital deal.

Rico's Top-14 NFL Teams | 10-16-25

16 Oct 2025

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Rico gives his top 14 teams in the NFL.

Taking More Of Your Skubal Calls

16 Oct 2025

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The guys hear from more of the people on the 3 Skubal options.

David's Best Bets | 10-16-25

16 Oct 2025

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David gives his best bets for this weekend in football.

The People Chime In On What The Tigers Should Do With Skubal

16 Oct 2025

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Valenti and Rico take some more of your calls and read your ticket texts on what you'd like the Tigers to do with Tarik Skubal.

What Would A Potential Tarik Skubal Trade Return Look Like?

16 Oct 2025

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The guys take a few of your calls and wonder what the Tigers could get for Tarik Skubal.

What Should The Tigers Do With Tarik Skubal?

16 Oct 2025

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Mike and Rico open the show with their main topic for today: which of the 3 posed options would you want the Tigers to select when it comes to Tarik S...

FULL SHOW: Wednesday, October 15th

16 Oct 2025

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Valenti and Rico had 2 main topics on the show today: whether the Lions were screwed by the NFL against the Chiefs on the Jared Goff receiving TD and ...

HOUR 1: The Lions Got Screwed Sunday Night + Can We Say That?

15 Oct 2025

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Valenti began today's show with a diatribe about Lions-Chiefs in response to some interesting comments from Dan Campbell essentially confirming the Ja...

HOUR 2: Why The NFL Is Scripted + Lions-Chiefs Controversy Continued

15 Oct 2025

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The guys spent the second hour continuing their conversation from the hour before regarding Valenti's take that the NFL is scripted and how the Lions ...