The Valenti Show

HOUR 3: Who Am I? + What You Want From Your Sports Team Owners

21 Aug 2025

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Mike and Stoney began the third hour with a "Who Am I?" Then, they had an interesting conversation about the ideal way they'd want their sports owners...

HOUR 4: Fans At Press Conferences

21 Aug 2025

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The guys wrapped up the show with a topic surrounding fans paying for access to team press conferences before they were joined by Wojo and Riger in cr...

Would You Pay To Ask Your Team Questions At A Press Conference?

21 Aug 2025

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Valenti and Stoney react to the news that the Oklahoma Sooners will be offering press access for fans for almost $700 and ask if they'd pay that amoun...

The People Give Their Ideal Sports Owners

21 Aug 2025

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Mike and Stoney take a few more of your calls today, this time on the sports owners conversation.

What Do You Want Out Of Your Sports Owners?

21 Aug 2025

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After a conversation about Jerry Jones and his incompetence as the owner of the Cowboys, Valenti and Stoney talk about the ideal personalities for the...

Who Am I? | 8-21-25

21 Aug 2025

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Valenti puts Stoney through a CFB-related "Who Am I?"

CFB Power 4 Betting Odds | College Football Blitz

21 Aug 2025

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David joins with various betting odds through each of the Power 4 conferences in college football.

Taking Your Calls On The CFB/NIL Discussion

21 Aug 2025

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The guys go to the people on CFB/NIL.

Are You Bothered By How Much CFB Players Make?

21 Aug 2025

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Valenti and Stoney discuss how much Michigan freshman QB Bryce Underwood is set to make in 2025 and share their thoughts on that.

AI Predicts NFL Records | In Football Today

21 Aug 2025

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David joins the guys to discuss some NFL record predictions from AI, which they debate and either agree or disagree with.

Who Will Be The Biggest Breakout Star For Michigan and MSU Football?

21 Aug 2025

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The guys discuss who they think the biggest breakout candidates will be for Michigan and MSU football this year.

Do You Support Stoney?

21 Aug 2025

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Stoney has an ideal situation that he shares with the guys involving his wife and daughter.

The Detroit Lions and Wayne County Lyfe are a match made Downriver | '4th Down in the Motor City'

21 Aug 2025

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From ‘4th Down in the Motor City’ (Subscribe Here): Since 2016, Garrett Fuller and his comedy partner "Mike" have been making videos about everyda...

FULL SHOW: Wednesday, August 20th

20 Aug 2025

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Valenti and Rico kicked off the show with their thoughts on the Tigers' sweep of the Astros. They dedicated the first hour to this before devoting the...

HOUR 1: Has Your Opinion Changed On The Tigers? + CFB Blitz

20 Aug 2025

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Mike and Rico started this short show after the Tigers' sweep over the Astros with their reactions and how they're feeling about the team going into t...

HOUR 2: Will The Lions Regress In 2025?

20 Aug 2025

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The guys spent the second and final hour of the show talking amongst themselves and with the people about their expectations for the Lions in 2025.

The People Chime In On Whether The Lions Will Regress

20 Aug 2025

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The guys talk about whether the Lions will regress in the regular season.

What Will The Lions Be This Regular Season?

20 Aug 2025

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Mike and Rico break down their expectations for the Lions in 2025.

Craziest Classes Offered At Texas Schools | CFB Blitz

20 Aug 2025

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David has a list of the most unique courses offered at Texas colleges.

Taking Your Calls On Your Opinion Of The Tigers

20 Aug 2025

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The guys hear from the people on how they're feeling about the Tigers.

Reacting to Tigers' IMPRESSIVE Sweep Of The Astros

20 Aug 2025

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Valenti and Rico discuss the Tigers' sweep of the Astros following the former's 7-2 win today.

Why wouldn't the Lions trade for reigning sack leader Trey Hendrickson? | '4th Down in the Motor City'

20 Aug 2025

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From ‘4th Down in the Motor City’ (Subscribe Here): The Cincinnati Bengals have made it known that they will listen to offers on DE Trey Hendricks...

FULL SHOW: Tuesday, August 19th

19 Aug 2025

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Valenti and Rico kicked off today's show with a few comments on the announcement that the Red Wings are retiring Sergei Fedorov's number this season a...

HOUR 1: Detroit Sports Bits We Should Get Rid Of + In Football Today

19 Aug 2025

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After a conversation about the news that Sergei Fedorov's number will be retired by the Red Wings, the guys asked which other Detroit sports bits they...

HOUR 2: Your Calls On The Detroit Sports Bits Conversation

19 Aug 2025

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Mike and Rico spent the second hour hearing from a bunch of the people on Detroit sports bits they'd like to get rid of.

HOUR 3: CFB/NFL Hybrid Blitz + Brad Holmes' Comments On Potential Hendrickson Trade

19 Aug 2025

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Rico began the third hour with a CFB/NFL hybrid blitz. Then, the guys reacted to Brad Holmes' comments about his inaction in acquiring a top-end pass ...

HOUR 4: Brad Holmes' Comments On Lack Of Interest In Trey Hendrickson

19 Aug 2025

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Mike and Rico dedicated the final hour to reacting to Brad Holmes' comments on Trey Hendrickson and taking your calls on all the topics at hand today....

Hearing From More Of The People On The Lions

19 Aug 2025

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Mike and Rico take more of your calls, this time on Brad Holmes' underwhelming comments.

Lions Set To Regress In 2025

19 Aug 2025

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Valenti has an article from ESPN writer Bill Barnwell where he discusses teams that will regress in 2025. He gives 3 reasons as to why the Lions will ...

Taking Your Calls On Brad Holmes' Inaction Regarding Trey Hendrickson

19 Aug 2025

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The guys hear from a few more of the people on Brad Holmes' comments about Trey Hendrickson.

Brad Holmes Speaks On A Potential Hendrickson Trade

19 Aug 2025

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Mike and Rico react to some comments from Brad Holmes on whether he's considering a trade for Trey Hendrickson.

CFB/NFL Hybrid Blitz | 8-19-25

19 Aug 2025

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Rico has a list of college football and NFL topics that he talks about with the guys.

More People Chime In On Detroit Sports Bits Conversation

19 Aug 2025

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Mike and Rico hear from more of the people on the Detroit sports bits they want to get rid of.

NFL Teams That Will Improve In 2025 | In Football Today

19 Aug 2025

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David joins with a list of NFL teams that should improve in 2025.

Taking Your Calls On Detroit Sports Bits That Need To Go

19 Aug 2025

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Valenti and Rico hear from the people about the Detroit sports bits topic at hand.

What Detroit Sports Bits Do You Want To Get Rid Of?

19 Aug 2025

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With the news that Sergei Fedorov's number is set to be retired by the Red Wings, Mike and Rico discuss some other Detroit sports bits that they want ...

Red Wings To Retire Sergei Fedorov's Number

19 Aug 2025

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The guys react skeptically to the news that the Red Wings are retiring Sergei Fedorov's number, wondering if this is a distraction from the incompeten...

Michigan State Season Preview | Cash the Ticket

19 Aug 2025

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From 'Cash The Ticket' (subscribe here): Mike has lofty expectations for the Spartans. Find out what they are on this episode of Cash the Ticket. Down...

FULL SHOW: Monday, August 18th

18 Aug 2025

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Valenti and Stoney kicked off the first show of the week with a conversation with Kenny about his wedding this past weekend and some declarative state...

HOUR 1: Kenny Kott's Wedding, Valenti's Lions Declarative Statements, & In Football Today

18 Aug 2025

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Valenti and Stoney (in for Rico) talked with Kenny about his wedding and "honeymoon". Then, Mike gave some declarative Lions-related statements before...

HOUR 2: Trey Hendrickson Report + CFB Blitz

18 Aug 2025

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The guys started the second hour with a reaction to a report that multiple teams have inquired about Bengals edge Trey Hendrickson, none of which are ...

HOUR 3: Big Ten's CFP Idea & Potential MLB Expansion + Realignment

18 Aug 2025

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The guys began the third hour reacting to the Big Ten's proposal to increase the number of College Football Playoff teams to 24 or 28. Then, they got ...

HOUR 4: Brian Branch Or Trey Hendrickson Debate

18 Aug 2025

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Valenti and Stoney wrapped up the show before Tigers baseball with a conversation of which player they'd rather have: Brian Branch of Trey Hendrickson...

Taking Your Calls On Branch Or Hendrickson Debate

18 Aug 2025

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The guys hear from a few more of the people today, this time on Stoney's proposed question about whether you'd prefer Brian Branch or Trey Hendrickson...

Would You Trade Brian Branch & A 1st Rounder for Trey Hendrickson?

18 Aug 2025

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Stoney wants to know if the guys + the people would want two potential All-Pro cornerbacks or 2 All-Pro edge rushers.

What To Make Of MLB's Potential Expansion & Realignment

18 Aug 2025

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Valenti and Stoney react to some comments from MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred about some big changes potentially coming in the future.

Reacting To Big Ten's BOLD Idea For The College Football Playoff

18 Aug 2025

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The Big Ten proposed a potential 24 or 28-team College Football Playoff and surprise(!) Valenti cannot fathom this idea.

College Football Hot Takes | CFB Blitz

18 Aug 2025

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David joins the guys to discuss some college football hot takes with them.

The People Chime In On If They're Okay With Lions' Lack Of Aggressiveness

18 Aug 2025

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Mike and Stoney take your calls on whether you've accepted that the Lions will not do whatever it takes to be a Super Bowl team based on their suppose...

The Trey Hendrickson Dream Might Still Be Alive

18 Aug 2025

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With Bengals edge Trey Hendrickson still without an extension, the guys discuss how they'd feel if the Lions were not one of the teams to inquire abou...

In Football Today | 8-18-25

18 Aug 2025

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David joins the guys with the biggest news around the NFL for this In Football Today.

Taking Your Calls On Valenti's Declarative Lions Statements

18 Aug 2025

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The guys hear from the people on the Lions statements posed by Valenti.

Valenti Presents 3 Declarative Lions-Related Statements

18 Aug 2025

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Mike gives the guys some declarative statements, asking them if they're buying or selling each.

BREAKING: Kenneth Kott Is Married

18 Aug 2025

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The guys react to the return of Kenny Kott to the show as a newly married man.

Lions Players/Coaches Interviews on 97.1 The Ticket: Aug. 11-15

17 Aug 2025

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Karsch & Anderson were live from Lions Training Camp and caught up with Jared Goff, DJ Reed, Dion Hamilton, Christian Mahogany and Tyler Roehl!

Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: Belief In Goff, The Isaac TeSlaa Hype, and More!

17 Aug 2025

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On this week's Best Of The Lions, Costa & Jansen debate if Jared Goff can get it done in 2025. Also, Karsch & Anderson and Valenti & Rico discuss whet...

Best Of The Tigers on 97.1 The Ticket: Could One Move Stabilize The Season?

16 Aug 2025

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Should the Tigers consider calling up top prospect Kevin McGonigle for a boost down the stretch and into the playoffs? Also, are we disrespecting this...

Best Of The Valenti Show On 97.1 The Ticket: Make MSU Football Interesting Again, Tigers Idea, and More!

16 Aug 2025

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Mike and Rico kick off this week's Best of Valenti asking what it will take for Jonathan Smith to make Michigan State football interesting again. Plus...

No Ben Johnson, No Problem? | 'Reception Perception'

16 Aug 2025

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From 'Reception Perception' (subscribe here): In this clip, Matt and James break down how this explosive Lions passing game can keep it rolling withou...

The Fastest Growing Sport In The World!

15 Aug 2025

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On this episode of She's Got Next With Jordan Robinson, Jordan is joined by ESPN Deportes broadcaster and Defensive Player for the Mexican National Fl...

“If anybody is going to make a leap this year … it is going to be Jameson” | '4th Down in the Motor City'

15 Aug 2025

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From ‘4th Down in the Motor City’ (Subscribe Here): On a new #4DintheMC, Zach Clark is joined by Detroit sports radio legend Tony Ortiz (who notab...

FULL SHOW: Thursday, August 14th

14 Aug 2025

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Valenti and Rico kicked off the show breaking down the news that the NCAA will be announcing their findings of the investigation into Michigan footbal...

HOUR 1: The NCAA's Impending Announcement on Michigan Football Findings + In Football Today

14 Aug 2025

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Mike and Rico began the first hour of the show with a discussion about the news that the NCAA will hold a press conference tomorrow to reveal their fi...

HOUR 2: NCAA's Upcoming Michigan Football Announcement Continued

14 Aug 2025

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The guys spent the second hour continuing their conversation they began in the first hour about the NCAA's press conference announcing their findings ...

HOUR 3: CFB Blitz + Who Am I? + Unreal Viral Story

14 Aug 2025

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The guys started the second hour joined by David for a CFB Blitz. Then, Mike put the guys through a "Who Am I?" before they all reacted to a viral sto...

HOUR 4: Should The Tigers Call Up McGonigle?

14 Aug 2025

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Valenti opened the final hour returning to where the guys left off yesterday: wondering if it might be a smart move for Scott Harris to call up top pr...

Taking Your Calls On If Tigers Should Call Up McGonigle

14 Aug 2025

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Valenti casts his rod and the people bite in response to his idea about the Tigers calling up Kevin McGonigle.

Are We Disrespecting the Tigers?

14 Aug 2025

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Mike wants to know if we're overreacting about the Tigers and are disrespecting the talent they have on the team.

The Guys React to An ABSURD Story

14 Aug 2025

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The guys discuss an insane non-sports story that you'll have to hear to believe it.

Who Am I? | 8-14-25

14 Aug 2025

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Valenti has a player in mind whom the guys try to guess in this "Who Am I?"

Top 25 College Football Teams Best Bets | CFB Blitz

14 Aug 2025

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David has a list of the top-25 CFB teams and a best bet for most of them.

More Of The People Chime In On Michigan Football Announcement

14 Aug 2025

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The guys take more of your calls on the NCAA's impending announcement on their investigation on the Michigan football sign-stealing scandal.

Trying To Make Sense Of WHY The NCAA Is Revealing This Tomorrow

14 Aug 2025

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Mike and Rico try to explain why the NCAA chose a Friday morning press conference as their way to announce their findings of the Michigan football sig...

NFL: Boom Or Bust? | In Football Today

14 Aug 2025

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David joins with a few NFL teams, asking the guys if each of them will boom or bust this season.

Taking Your Calls On The Potential Results Of NCAA's Michigan Investigation

14 Aug 2025

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Mike and Rico hear from a few of the people on what the results of the NCAA's investigation into Michigan football's sign-stealing scandal will be.

What Will The NCAA Press Conference Reveal About Michigan Investigation Tomorrow?

14 Aug 2025

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The guys discuss what they think will come from the NCAA press conference on their finidings about the Michigan sign stealing scandal.

The Michigan Investigation Is FINALLY Coming To A Head

14 Aug 2025

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Valenti and Rico react to the news that the NCAA will publicly announce its findings from their investigation into the Michigan cheating scandal tomor...

Will Lions see a banged up Jordan Love? | '4th Down in the Motor City'

14 Aug 2025

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From ‘4th Down in the Motor City’ (Subscribe Here): The Green Bay Packers announced that Jordan Love had a procedure done on the thumb of his non...

FULL SHOW: Wednesday, August 13th

13 Aug 2025

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Valenti and Rico kicked off this short, hour-long show following Tigers baseball with an interesting question/idea: should the Tigers call up top pros...

Taking Your Calls On The Kevin McGonigle Idea

13 Aug 2025

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The guys hear from a few of the people on Valenti's idea.

Should The Tigers Call Up Kevin McGonigle?

13 Aug 2025

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The guys debate whether the Tigers should consider calling up top Tigers prospect Kevin McGonigle in September.

Valenti Has An INTERESTING Idea For The Tigers

13 Aug 2025

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Valenti wonders if, come September, the Tigers should call up top prospect Kevin McGonigle.

Training Camp Report: Detroit Lions with Mike Payton | 'Upper Hand Fantasy'

13 Aug 2025

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From 'Upper Hand Fantasy' (subscribe here): Faraz sits down with Mike Payton of A to Z Sports to discuss how the departure of Ben Johnson will affect ...

When it comes to Lions training camp, what is real and what isn't? | '4th Down in the Motor City'

13 Aug 2025

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From ‘4th Down in the Motor City’ (Subscribe Here): With Morice Norris returning to camp, Detroit Head Coach Dan Campbell was ready to look back a...

FULL SHOW: Tuesday, August 12th

12 Aug 2025

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Valenti and Rico kicked off the show with some points from Mike about MSU football, where he asked if they are reasonable or not. The guys shifted gea...

HOUR 1: Are Valenti's Michigan State Football Takes Unreasonable? + In Football Today

12 Aug 2025

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Valenti and Rico started today's show with a discussion on the state of MSU football, with Mike giving some of his expectations and wants for the 2025...

HOUR 2: Could Isaac TeSlaa Prove To Be A Steal By Brad Holmes?

12 Aug 2025

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The guys spent the second hour breaking down the hype surrounding Lions rookie WR Isaac TeSlaa and whether he could carve out a role in the offense th...

HOUR 3: CFB Blitz + Taylor Swift's Big Announcement On "New Heights"

12 Aug 2025

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The guys talked about the biggest college football storylines to start the hour on a CFB Blitz. Then, they got into Taylor Swift's upcoming album anno...

HOUR 4: Isaac TeSlaa Conversation Continued

12 Aug 2025

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Mike and Rico wrapped up the show revisiting their Isaac TeSlaa conversation from earlier on in the show.

Does Isaac TeSlaa Have What It Takes?

12 Aug 2025

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Valenti and Rico return to their Isaac TeSlaa conversation from earlier in the show.

Taking Your Calls On The Taylor Swift Announcement On New Heights

12 Aug 2025

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The guys hear from more of the people, this time about the intersection of popular culture with sports, specifically with Taylor Swift's upcoming anno...

What To Make Of Taylor Swift's Album Announcement on Kelce's Podcast

12 Aug 2025

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The guys discuss the hoopla surrounding Taylor Swift's announcement on her boyfriend Travis Kelce's New Heights podcast.

College Football Blitz | 8-12-25

12 Aug 2025

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Rico has a list of CFB topics, which he discusses with the guys.

The People Chime In On Their Belief In Isaac TeSlaa

12 Aug 2025

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The guys take your calls on if you're buying the Isaac TeSlaa hype.

Is The Isaac TeSlaa Hype Real?

12 Aug 2025

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Mike and Rico discuss Lions third-round pick Isaac TeSlaa and whether he can make an impact this year.

In Football Today | 8-12-25

12 Aug 2025

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David joins with some pressing questions for this upcoming NFL season.

Taking Your Calls On MSU Football

12 Aug 2025

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The guys hear from the people on the expectations for Michigan State football and if Jonathan Smith can turn the program around.

Is Valenti Unreasonable For His MSU Football Takes?

12 Aug 2025

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Mike wonders what others think of his MSU/Jonathan Smith opinions.

Can Jonathan Smith Make MSU Football Watchable Again?

12 Aug 2025

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Valenti goes over a few points related to MSU football and its head coach Jonathan Smith.

Best of the Tigers on 97.1 The Ticket: Revisiting the Trade Deadline

10 Aug 2025

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Mike Valenti is back and shares his thoughts on the Tigers’ trade deadline. Plus, Valenti and Rico analyze what Scott Harris has done to move the Ti...