The Valenti Show
Episodes
The Things Mike and Rico Are Most Excited About This NCAA Tournament
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico each give 5 things they're most excited about in this upcoming NCAA Tournament.
Valenti Has A Gripe With Bruce Pearl
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mike has some candid comments for Bruce Pearl and his public frustrations about Auburn during the CBB Selection Show last night on CBS.
What A 76 Team NCAA Tournament Would Look Like
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mike runs through the hypothetical of his biggest nightmare coming true.
NCAA Tournament Upset Alerts | CBB Blitz
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
David joins with some potential matchups that could end up in upsets in this year's NCAA Tournament.
Taking Your Calls On MSU And Michigan's Tournament Draws
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The people chime in on what their expectations are for Michigan and MSU basketball in the NCAA Tournament.
What Do Michigan And MSU Basketball Need To Do To Make You Happy?
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The guys wonder what the expectations should be for MSU and Michigan basketball heading into March Madness.
Reacting To Michigan/MSU Basketball's Tournament Draws
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico begin the show with their thoughts on Michigan and Michigan State's NCAA Tournament regional draws.
Best Of The Valenti Show w/ Rico On 97.1 The Ticket: How Tatum's Return Impacts Pistons, Can We Say That? NFL Free Agency, And More!
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Best Of Valenti, Mike and Rico wondered how Jayson Tatum's return will impact the Pistons chances to win the Eastern Conference. Plus, ...
Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: Are You Losing Patience With Brad Holmes? + Should Lions Be NFC North Favorites? + More!
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Costa & Jansen get this week's Best Of Lions started with a discussion about their patience with Brad Holmes as he continues to stay passive in free a...
FULL SHOW: Friday, March 13th
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti and Stoney (in for Rico) kicked off the final show of the week with their thoughts on yet another disappointing performance from the Red Wings...
HOUR 1: Red Wings Woes Continue + In Football Today
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The guys reacted to another deflating loss for the Red Wings to begin the show. They asked where the team goes from here and whether they'll even make...
HOUR 2: Are The Lions Planning On Signing Older Veterans Or Are They Taking A Gap Year?
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Stoney and TJ Lang (via a conversation with Valenti) offered two different hypotheses as to the plan (or lack thereof) the Lions are executing this of...
HOUR 3: Valenti's Blind Ranking + Who Said It? + More
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Stoney had Valenti blind rank the all-time Detroit sports figures named Mike this century. Then, they bounced around a few topics before playing "Who ...
HOUR 4: The Most Overrated Things In Detroit + Detroit Sports History
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The guys rounded out the show with a conversation about the most overrated things in Detroit in honor of 313 day.
Hearing The People's Most Overrated Things In Detroit
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti and Stoney take a few of your calls on the most overrated things in Detroit.
What Are The Most Overrated Things In Detroit?
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of 313 day, the guys give their things they think are the most overrated in Detroit
Lions Sign Tyler Conklin + Michigan Basketball Expectations + Kenny Sweats A Bet
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Multiple conversations were had during this packed segment.
Valenti Blind Ranks All-Time Athletes Named Mike In Detroit Sports History
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Stoney has Valenti blind rank the all-time Detroit sports figures named Mike this century.
The People Offer Their Thoughts On What The Lions Could Be Doing
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The guys hear from the people, who let them know if they agree with Stoney or TJ Lang more about the Lions.
Do You Agree With Stoney Or TJ Lang Here?
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Which way are the Lions trying to go (or not go) with their offseason plan?
Top 10 NFL Careers Cut Short | In Football Today
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The guys try to guess David's list of the top 10 NFL careers cut short by injuries or other external factors.
Taking Your Calls On The Red Wings' Continued Slide
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti and Stoney hear from the people regarding another horrendous month of March for the Red Wings.
Where Is The Heart And Fight From The Red Wings?
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The guys continue their conversation about the Red Wings' recent struggles.
Reacting To Another BRUTAL Performance From The Red Wings
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti and Stoney open the show with their disappointing sentiments about the Red Wings.
FULL SHOW: Thursday, March 12th
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti and Rico started with and spent the majority of the show on the Red Wings and their injury updates with Andrew Copp and Dylan Larkin. They sha...
HOUR 1: What's The Future Of Yzerman If The Red Wings Miss The Playoffs? + In Football Today
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The guys began today's show with their reactions to Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan's injury updates for both Dylan Larkin and Andrew Copp, wonderi...
HOUR 2: Red Wings Conversation Continued + More Of Your Calls
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico carried the Red Wings conversation into the second hour.
HOUR 3: CBB Teams Under The Most Pressure + Lions' Introspection
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti and Rico went through the CBB teams with the most pressure going into March Madness before looking at the Lions' situation through the lens th...
HOUR 4: Red Wings Revisited + Lions Let Al-Quadin Muhammad Go To The Buccaneers
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The guys began the final hour with some more thoughts on the Red Wings. Then, they reacted in real time to the news that former Lions DE Al-Quadin Muh...
Taking Your Calls On Lions Not Bringing Back Al-Quadin Muhammad
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The people chime in for the final time of today's show.
Valenti Loses It Over Lions Not Re-Signing Al-Quadin Muhammad
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mike can't understand why the Lions let DE Al-Quadin Muhammad go over only $6 million.
Looking At The Lions Situation Through Today's Red Wings Lens
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Should we start looking at Brad Holmes more critically?
CBB Programs Facing The Most Pressure Going Into March Madness | 3-12-26
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
David joins with some college basketball programs that are facing pressure going into the NCAA Tournament.
More Of The People Chime In With Their Red Wings Frustrations
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The guys take more of your calls on the Red Wings.
Where Are The Reinforcements For The Red Wings?
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The guys go through the list of Red Wings prospects and frustratingly explain why each are not ready to get called up to help the team.
NFL Free Agency Winners And Losers | In Football Today
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
David joins with some winners and losers from free agency.
Taking Your Calls On Where You Stand With The Red Wings/Yzerman Conversation
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti and Rico hear from the people on their Red Wings talk.
Will The Red Wings' Lack Of Accountability Help Steve Yzerman Keep His Job?
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mike, Rico, and Kenny continue to voice their concerns about the state of the Red Wings.
What The Larkin and Copp Injury Updates Mean For Yzerman's Future
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The guys react to Todd McLellan's update on the statuses of Dylan Larkin and Andrew Copp, wondering what this means for the Red Wings' playoff hopes a...
FULL SHOW: Wednesday, March 11th
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today's show began with some sentiments on the Red Wings and whether they're beginning to fall apart as they have in previous years in the month of Ma...
HOUR 1: Another March Red Wings Implosion? + Maxx Crosby Mock Trades
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The guys reacted to the Red Wings looking like they have in the previous few years in March. They discussed what will need to happen for them to have ...
HOUR 2: Valenti's 3 Lions "B-Team" Targets
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mike offered 3 lesser prominent Lions offseason targets in the second hour.
HOUR 3: What You've Missed In College Basketball + Thoughts On Potential NFL Thanksgiving Eve Game
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rico opened the third hour with an update on what we've missed in college basketball this season. Then, the guys gave some more thoughts on the Lions ...
HOUR 4: Valenti's Beef With The WBC + Your Final Calls
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico opened the final hour with some thoughts on the WBC/Team USA Coach Mark DeRosa's "misunderstanding". Then, they took a few more of your ...
Valenti Doesn't Understand The Hype Behind WBC
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mike explains why he's not a fan of the World Baseball Classic.
Reacting To Rumors The NFL Will Have Thanksgiving Eve Game
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The guys share their frustrations with the NFL potentially adding a Thanksgiving Eve game.
The "What You've Missed In CBB" Blitz
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rico updates everyone on what is going on in college basketball this season.
The People Chime In On Valenti's Proposed Lions "B-Team" Targets
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico take some of your calls to hear your thoughts on the hypothetical targets posed this hour.
Would You Take These Lions "B-Team" Acqusitions?
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mike offers a few lesser-prominent players he'd like the Lions to target.
5 Hypothetical Maxx Crosby Deals | In Football Today
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
David joins with 5 hypothetical trades for Maxx Crosby for 5 different teams.
Hearing From The People On Red Wings Concern Levels
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico talk to the people about the Red Wings having another potentially disastrous month of March.
The Guys Discuss How Much More Leash They're Giving The Red Wings
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mike, Rico, and Kenny debate how many more games they need to see the Red Wings lose before starting to really panic.
Are The Red Wings Having Another Brutal March Collapse?
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is it panic time for the Red Wings?
FULL SHOW: Tuesday, March 10th
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti and Rico kicked things off today by asking whether the Lions are either retooling or rebuilding. They questioned the moves (or lack thereof) f...
HOUR 2: What To Make Of Lions (Lack Of) FA Moves Continued
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico carried over their Lions free agency conversation from the first hour into the second hour.
HOUR 3: Can We Say That? Part 2 + Valenti Proposes A Trey Hendrickson Deal For Lions
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The guys did part 2 of today's "Can We Say That?" segments and then Valenti asked if you'd make this trade for free agent DE Trey Hendrickson.
HOUR 1: Are The Lions Retooling Or Rebuilding? + Can We Say That? Part 1
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The guys spent the first hour of the show asking some relevant questions regarding what seems like a lack of aggressiveness from Brad Holmes early on ...
HOUR 4: "Retooling Or Rebuilding?" Conversation Revisited
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico finished out today's show with some more thoughts and calls on what Brad Holmes has not done in free agency thus far. Then, they were jo...
What's Your Read On The Lions? Conversation Continued
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The guys open the final hour of the show with their continued thoughts on what the plan could possibly be for Brad Holmes here in free agency.
Would You Sign Trey Hendrickson To This Deal?
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti wonders if the guys would offer this contract to free agent DE Trey Hendrickson.
Can We Say That? | NFL Free Agency Edition Part 2
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The guys do another NFL Free agency "Can We Say That?"
Hearing More Frustrations From Callers/Texters With The Lions
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The people chime in some more on the lack of moves made by the Lions organization thus far in free agency.
Is There Even A Plan For The Lions + Why Haven't They Done Any Restructuring?
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti and Rico continue their criticism of the Lions for their lack of aggression in free agency.
Can We Say That? | NFL Free Agency Edition
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The guys do a "Can We Say That" centered around NFL Free Agency.
Taking Your Calls On What The Lions Plan Might Be
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico hear from the people on what the Lions are doing right now.
Valenti Proposes His Ideal Lions Free Agent Target
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mike wants to know if the Lions should pursue free agent DE Cam Jordan.
Are The Lions Rebuilding Or Retooling?
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The guys try to make sense of the confounding lack of moves from the Lions during free agency.
Catching Up With Baseball's Top Two Prospects: Konnor Griffin And Kevin McGonigle | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): If there are players being talked about, we're there to talk to them. Case in point: This podcast. Brad...
FULL SHOW: Monday, March 9th
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti and Rico kicked off the show with their immediate reactions to the Lions signing C Cade Mays to a multi-year deal. They explained why they wer...
HOUR 2: Michigan/MSU & Tom Izzo's Comments Recap + Can Kevin McGonigle Make The Opening Day Roster?
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The guys covered a lot of ground in the second hour, beginning with their thoughts on Michigan/MSU and what Tom Izzo had to say about the Crisler Cent...
HOUR 1: Reacting To Lions Signing Cade Mays + Other NFL Free Agency Signings
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The guys spent the first hour of the show with some thoughts on the Lions "big" move of the day, which was signing former Panthers C Cade Mays.
HOUR 3: More NFL Free Agency News + Should The Pistons Be Concerned After Jayson Tatum's Return?
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
David joined the guys to begin the third hour with some more NFL Free Agency news. Then, they had a debate about whether Jayson Tatum looking solid up...
HOUR 4: Resetting Today's Topics + Taking Your Final Calls
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico wrapped up today's show with a revisit of each of their main topics, mixing in some thoughts from callers and texters.
Taking Your Final Calls On Lions, Pistons, and MSU-Michigan
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico go to the callers one more time on today's show.
Resetting Today's Main Topics
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The guys offer some more thoughts on Cade Mays, Michigan/Michigan State, and the Pistons.
The People Chime In On The Something Or Nothing Conversation
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico take your calls on whether you're concerned about Jayson Tatum's return.
Is Jayson Tatum Looking Good Something Or Nothing For The Pistons?
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti and Rico discuss how good Jayson Tatum has looked since his return from his torn achilles and whether this is concerning for the Pistons' chan...
More NFL Free Agency News | In Football Today
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The guys react to some more free agent signings around the NFL.
Valenti Offers An Interesting Free Agent Target For The Lions
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mike thinks Brad Holmes should target this specific offensive lineman.
Is There A World In Which Kevin McGonigle Makes The Tigers' Opening Day Roster?
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti wonders if there could be room for Kevin McGonigle on the Tigers opening day roster.
Hearing From The People On Michigan State's Loss To Michigan
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico get the sentiments of the listeners about Michigan/Michigan State and the fallout from the game.
What To Make Of Tom Izzo's Whining After Losing To Michigan
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The guys dish on everything Tom Izzo had to say after losing to Michigan for the 2nd time this year.
Taking Your Calls On The Lions Signing Cade Mays
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti and Rico hear from the people about the Cade Mays signing.
The Latest NFL Free Agency News | In Football Today
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
David joins to run through all of the latest NFL free agency signings.
Have The Lions Improved At All Thus Far In Free Agency?
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The guys have a discussion about how the Lions' free agency has gone so far.
Valenti is NOT Enthused About Lions Signing C Cade Mays
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico react to the Lions' signing of former Panthers C Cade Mays.
Best Of The Valenti Show w/ Rico On 97.1 The Ticket: Monty Traded, Detroit SportsNet News, and More!
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The guys start this week's Best of Valenti with their reactions to the Lions trading away David Montgomery. Plus, they reacted to the new TV/streaming...
Best of Pistons on 97.1 The Ticket: Cause For Concern?
07 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It appears teams are looking to exploit the Pistons weaknesses. Are you concerned about the NBA Playoffs?
Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: Lions Free Agency Buzzkill, How They Fix The O-Line, and More!
07 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Costa & Jansen kick off this week's Best Of Lions with a discussion of why everything we've heard about their offseason plans has been a buzzkill. The...
FULL SHOW: Friday, March 6th
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti and Rico kicked off today's show with their thoughts on Taylor Decker asking for his release + anxiously awaiting the 3:00 NHL Trade Deadline,...
HOUR 1: Taylor Decker News, Hypothesizing & Manifesting Potential Red Wings Moves Before Deadline, NFL Blitz
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The guys spent the majority of the first hour ahead of the 3:00 NHL Trade Deadline discussing their thoughts on the moves Steve Yzerman had made at th...
HOUR 2: Reactions To Red Wings' Trade For Defenseman Justin Faulk + In Football Today
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the first segment of the second hour, the guys got the news they were looking for: the Red Wings made a potentially significant trade. They broke d...
HOUR 3: Continued Thoughts/Calls On Red Wings Trade + Who Said It?
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti and Rico offered some more thoughts and heard from more of the people on the Red Wings trade throughout the first 2 segments of the hour. The ...
HOUR 4: Final Thoughts + Calls On Today's Topics
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The guys wrap up the show with a reset of all of today's topics.
Hearing From The People For The Final Time Today
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The people chimed in on today's topics for the final time today.
Resetting Red Wings/Lions Conversations + Discussing Pistons Concern Level
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The guys continue their breakdown of the Red Wings' deadline acquisition + Taylor Decker's release. Plus, they touch on the Pistons after they got tro...
Taking More Of Your Red Wings Calls
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti and Rico take a few more of your calls reacting to the Red Wings' big deadline trade.
Jim Costa Calls In To Share His Enthusiasm For Steve Yzerman Trading For Justin Faulk
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jim "Paying Customer" Costa calls into the show to defend his own and Steve Yzerman's honor after the Red Wings traded for defenseman Justin Faulk.
Would You Sign These Risky NFL Free Agent Targets? | In Football Today
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The guys go through some free agents they deem risky, discussing if they're take a chance on each.
The People React To Red Wings' Move For Defenseman Justin Faulk
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico hear from the people on the Red Wings' trade for Justin Faulk.