The Valenti Show

Taking Your Calls On The Tush Push Debate

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The guys hear from the people on the tush push conversation.

Do You Agree With Dan Campbell's Thoughts On The Tush Push?

14 Nov 2025

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Dan Campbell had some thoughts on the tush push, and the guys responded.

The Guys React To Viral College Football Video

14 Nov 2025

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Mike and Rico bring up a wild video in which UMass football fired off pyrotechnics after cutting a 45-point deficit to a 42-point deficit.

Discussing The Lions-Eagles Injury Report

14 Nov 2025

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Valenti and Rico discuss the injury report for Lions-Eagles.

The Picks | 11-14-25

14 Nov 2025

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The guys and TJ Lang give their picks for this weekend in football.

TJ Lang's NFC Power Rankings

14 Nov 2025

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TJ gives his top 5 teams in the NFC.

Rico's Critical Question For TJ

14 Nov 2025

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Rico asks and TJ answers a question regarding the Lions this Sunday.

Will TJ Lang Be Moved By A Lions' Win Or Loss On Sunday?

14 Nov 2025

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TJ Lang joins at the top of the second hour in his usual spot, and he gets right to business, discussing the importance of the Eagles game this Sunday...

Rico's Prop Bet Casino | 11-14-25

14 Nov 2025

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The guys give their picks for this week's "Prop Bet Casino".

Hearing From The People On Importance Of Lions-Eagles

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Valenti and Rico take your calls and read your ticket texts on Lions-Eagles.

What Would A Win Against The Eagles Mean For The Lions?

14 Nov 2025

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Mike and Rico wonder what effect a win or loss vs. the Eagles would have on the Lions' odds to win the NFC North and clinch the #1 seed in the NFC.

The Lions NEED A Signature Win Against The Eagles On Sunday

14 Nov 2025

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The guys discuss how important a win over the Eagles would be for the Lions this Sunday.

Kickoff with Boomer Esiason and Mike Valenti for Week 11 in the NFL | 'Kickoff with Boomer and Valenti'

14 Nov 2025

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From 'Kickoff with Boomer & Valenti' (subscribe here): The boys cover all that happened in week 10 and preview week 11. Picks against the spread. NFC ...

FULL SHOW: Thursday, November 13th

14 Nov 2025

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Valenti and Rico kicked off the show with their reactions to comments made by Tarik Skubal about his impending contract year ahead of free agency in 2...

HOUR 1: What To Make Of Skubal's Comments + David's Best Bets

13 Nov 2025

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Mike and Rico talked about Tarik Skubal's comments about him potentially re-signing with the Tigers and why he let A.J. Hinch take him out of Game 5 o...

HOUR 2: More Thoughts/Calls On Skubal/Tigers

13 Nov 2025

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The guys continued the Skubal conversation in the second hour.

HOUR 3: Rico's Top-14 NFL Teams + Amon-Ra Apologizes For Trump Dance

13 Nov 2025

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Rico started the third hour with his top-14 NFL teams. Then, the guys broke down Amon-Ra's apology for doing the Trump Dance last Sunday against the C...

HOUR 4: How Important Is Tonight's Game For The Red Wings Against The Ducks?

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The guys wrapped up today's show with some Red Wings talk.

The Hockey Elite Chime In On Red Wings Talk

13 Nov 2025

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Valenti and Rico hear from the hockey elite on the Red Wings' game with the Ducks tonight.

What To Make Of The Red Wings & How Important Is Tonight's Game Against The Ducks?

13 Nov 2025

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Mike, Rico, and Kenny break down the importance of tonight's game for the Red Wings against the Ducks.

Reading Your Ticket Texts On Amon-Ra's Apology

13 Nov 2025

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David reads some ticket texts from the people about Amon-Ra St. Brown's apology.

Reacting To Amon-Ra Apologizing For Doing The Trump Dance

13 Nov 2025

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Valenti and Rico can't understand why Amon-Ra apologized for doing the Trump dance against the Commanders last Sunday.

Rico's Top-14 NFL Teams | 11-13-25

13 Nov 2025

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Rico gives his top 14 NFL teams for this week.

What Should The Tigers Do Regarding Skubal?

13 Nov 2025

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The guys discuss what the Tigers should actually do when it comes to a potential contract extension for Tarik Skubal.

Taking More Of Your Calls On Skubal/Tigers

13 Nov 2025

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More of the people chime in on the Skubal/Tigers discussion.

David's Best Bets | 11-13-25

13 Nov 2025

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David gives his best bets for this weekend in football.

Taking Your Calls On Skubal/Boras vs. Tigers

13 Nov 2025

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Valenti and Rico hear from the people about the Skubal and Tigers fiasco.

Are You More Angry With Skubal/Boras or The Tigers?

13 Nov 2025

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The guys wonder if Skubal and Boras are off-base with how they're approaching the former's free agency next offseason.

Tarik Skubal Adds Fuel To The Fire Regarding Impending Free Agency

13 Nov 2025

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A day after Scott Boras made some pointed comments towards the Tigers, Tarik Skubal offered some thoughts of his own, specifically about why he allowe...

FULL SHOW: Wednesday, November 12th

13 Nov 2025

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Valenti and Rico kicked things off with the recent news that MSU Football is having wins vacated for recruitment violations under Mel Tucker. They tal...

Dan Campbell: Can We Say That? | 'Cash the Ticket'

13 Nov 2025

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From 'Cash The Ticket' (subscribe here): Can we say these two things about Detroit Lions' head coach Dan Campbell? Download the latest episode of Cash...

HOUR 1: MSU Violations, Bryce Underwood QB List, CFB Blitz

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Rico began the show reacting to the news that MSU football will be vacating wins due to recruitment violations under Mel Tucker. They also di...

HOUR 2: Oversaturation In Sports & How Much The NFL Is Behind It

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The guys spent the second hour asking if there is an oversaturation of sporting events going on now and the role the NFL has played in this.

HOUR 3: In Football Today + Scott Boras' Comments To Tigers About Skubal

12 Nov 2025

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Mike and Rico opened the third hour with an In Football Today and dedicated the rest of the hour to comments made by Tarik Skubal's agent, Scott Boras...

HOUR 4: MSU Football Revisited + Did Jonathan Smith Know?

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Valenti and Rico wrapped up the show revisiting their MSU Football talk from the first hour before Riger joined in cross-talk.

Did Jonathan Smith Know About The MSU Football Violations?

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Valenti is ecstatic at the idea of Jonathan Smith potentially knowing about the MSU football violations and whether the school could void what they'd ...

Rico's Idea Regarding MSU Football's Violations

12 Nov 2025

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The guys revisit the MSU Football violations conversation, with Rico offering a little tidbit.

Taking Your Calls On Boras' Pointed Comments At The Tigers

12 Nov 2025

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The people chime in on the Skubal/Boras conversation.

Reacting To Scott Boras' Message To The Tigers On Skubal

12 Nov 2025

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Valenti and Rico discuss what Scott Boras had to say about the Tigers in regard to the impending free agency of Tarik Skubal next offseason.

In Football Today | 11-12-25

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The guys go through the biggest news in the NFL this week, starting with the latest on Valenti's Giants after firing Brian Daboll.

Taking Your Calls On The Sports Saturation Topic

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The guys hear from more of the people, this time on the saturation topic.

Will We Start To See The NFL More Regularly On Saturdays?

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How much more NFL will we see on the weekends in the future?

Is The NFL Behind The Oversaturation Issue In Sports?

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The guys continue their sports saturation discussion, wondering how much at fault the NFL is for this issue.

Have We Hit Our Saturation Point With Sports?

12 Nov 2025

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Valenti wants to know if sports have become too saturated.

New CFP Rankings Revealed | CFB Blitz

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The guys react to this week's College Football Playoff rankings.

Hearing From The People On The MSU Football "Scandal"

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Valenti and Rico take your calls and read your ticket texts on MSU football having to vacate wins.

Valenti Cannot Understand Why Bryce Underwood Is Ranked Where He Is On This CFB QB List

12 Nov 2025

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Mike and Rico discuss a list of the Power-4 QBs.

Reacting To Michigan State Having To Vacate Wins

12 Nov 2025

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The guys discuss the news that MSU Football will be vacating wins from the Mel Tucker era because of recruiting violations.

Will Dan Campbell continue to call offensive plays for the Detroit Lions? | '4th Down in the Motor City'

12 Nov 2025

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From ‘4th Down in the Motor City’ (Subscribe Here): We continue to bask in the glow of the Lions' dominant victory over the Commanders. Listen to ...

Best of Lions on 97.1 The Ticket: Monday reactions to win vs. Commanders

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

97.1 The Ticket presents a selection of conversations about the Lions' blowout victory over Washington from Costa & Jansen with Heather, Karsch & Ande...

FULL SHOW: Monday, November 10th

11 Nov 2025

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Valenti and Rico kicked off the show with their reactions to the Lions' win over the Commanders and Dan Campbell taking playcalling duties away from O...

Dan Campbell takes over for Morton, Detroit Lions pound Commanders 44-22 | '4th Down in the Motor City'

11 Nov 2025

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From ‘4th Down in the Motor City’ (Subscribe Here): MCDC: The Play-Caller! The Detroit Lions offense exploded in a dominant 44-22 beatdown of the ...

HOUR 1: Lions-Commanders, John Morton Loses Playcalling Duties, CFB "Can We Say That?"

10 Nov 2025

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Mike and Rico reacted to the Lions' win over the Commanders and Dan Campbell taking playcalling duties away from OC John Morton. Then, they do this we...

HOUR 2: Morton Losing Playcalling Continued + Valenti Reacts To Giants Firing Brian Daboll

10 Nov 2025

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The guys continued their John Morton/Dan Campbell discussion and then Mike gave his thoughts on his Giants firing their head coach Brian Daboll today....

HOUR 3: Can We Say That? NFL Edition + More Of Can We Say That?

10 Nov 2025

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The guys opened the third hour with the NFL "Can We Say That?" before giving some more of their own.

HOUR 4: Final Thoughts + Calls On Lions Topic From Today

10 Nov 2025

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Mike and Rico wrapped things up with their main topic of today, which encompassed Dan Campbell taking over playcalling duties from John Morton.

Do You Think Some Lions Players Wanted Dan Campbell To Take Over Playcalling Duties?

10 Nov 2025

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Valenti and Rico revisit their Dan Campbell/John Morton talk in the final hour.

The Guys Offer More Can We Say Thats

10 Nov 2025

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Valenti and Rico continue the "Can We Say That?" conversation.

Can We Say That? NFL Edition | 11-10-25

10 Nov 2025

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The guys do the NFL "Can We Say That?" for this week.

Valenti Reacts To His Giants Firing Brian Daboll and Potential Options To Replace Him

10 Nov 2025

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Mike discusses the news that the Giants have fired head coach Brian Daboll but are keeping GM Joe Schoen.

Hearing From More Of The People On John Morton/Lions

10 Nov 2025

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Mike and Rico take your calls and read your ticket texts on John Morton's playcalling demotion.

Can We Say That? CFB Version | 11-10-25

10 Nov 2025

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

Taking Your Calls On The Lions/John Morton

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The people chime in on the topic at hand today about John Morton losing his playcalling duties.

Was Last Night The De Facto End Of John Morton As Lions Offensive Coordinator?

10 Nov 2025

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Mike and Rico continue their conversation on Dan Campbell pulling playcalling duties away from John Morton.

What To Make Of Lions' Win/John Morton Losing Playcalling Duties

10 Nov 2025

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The guys react to the Lions' win over the Commanders and Dan Campbell taking playcalling duties away from offensive coordinator John Morton.

Best Of The Valenti Show On 97.1 The Ticket: Lions-Vikings Reaction, Holmes Does Nothing At Deadline, and More!

09 Nov 2025

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On this week's Best of Valenti, the guys break down the Lions' frustrating loss to the Vikings. Plus, they react in real time to Brad Holmes not doing...

Best Of The Lions on 97.1 The Ticket: Was Brad Holmes Too Conservative At Trade Deadline?

08 Nov 2025

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Brad Holmes and the Lions stood pat at the trade deadline? Can they still win the Super Bowl? Or will they regret it? Plus, Valenti gets into it with ...

Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: Week 10 Preview Vs. Commanders

08 Nov 2025

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Costa & Jansen get this week's Best Of The Lions started off with a conversation on whether the Lions can get revenge on the Commanders on Sunday. Als...

FULL SHOW: Friday, November 7th

08 Nov 2025

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Valenti and Rico kicked off this football Friday with a list of the most desirable head coaching jobs in the Big Ten, which had MSU ranked low. They d...

HOUR 1: How Valuable Is The MSU Football Head Coach Job + Prop Bet Casino

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The guys opened today's show with some thoughts on a list of the most valuable Big Ten head coaching jobs that had MSU very low. They heard from a bun...

HOUR 2: TJ Lang Joins To Discuss Lions' Offensive Line Issues + Do The Picks

07 Nov 2025

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TJ Lang joined the guys in his usual Friday spot to give his thoughts on the Lions' offensive line issues and answer some questions from Valenti. Then...

HOUR 3: MSU Head Coaching Job Continued + Why Valenti Hates TNF

07 Nov 2025

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Mike and Rico began the third hour with TJ Lang, who stuck on for an extra segment. The 3 of them discussed the topic they started the show with befor...

HOUR 4: How The Lions Can Figure It Out On Offense And Beat The Commanders

07 Nov 2025

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The guys spent the final hour of the show previewing Lions-Commanders.

Taking Your Calls On Lions-Commanders

07 Nov 2025

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The people chime in for the final time today.

What Tweaks Does The Lions Offense Need To Make?

07 Nov 2025

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The guys discuss how the Lions offense can get back on track against the Commanders on Sunday.

Valenti Is NOT A Fan Of Thursday Night Football

07 Nov 2025

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Mike explains why he thinks Thursday Night Football is a bad thing for the sport.

Taking Your Calls On The Value Of The MSU Football Head Coach Position

07 Nov 2025

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Mike and Rico hear from more of the people on the MSU football conversation.

TJ Chimes In On The MSU Football Coaching Topic

07 Nov 2025

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TJ discusses today's first-hour topic.

The Picks | 11-7-25

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The guys and TJ give their picks for this week.

Which Of These Stats Is The Most Concerning?

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Valenti poses 3 stats to TJ regarding the Lions' offensive line, which he addresses.

TJ Lang Explains The Lions' Recent Offensive Line Struggles

07 Nov 2025

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TJ Lang offers his two cents on why the Lions' offensive line was so putrid against the Vikings.

Rico's Prop Bet Casino | 11-7-25

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The guys give their picks for this week's "Prop Bet Casino".

Hearing From The People On MSU Football/Big Ten Coaching List

07 Nov 2025

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The people chime in on the MSU Football conversation.

Is It Easier Or Harder To Get A Good CFB Head Coach With NIL?

07 Nov 2025

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Mike and Rico wonder if it's been easier to find a good college football head coach since the start of the NIL era.

How Valuable Is The MSU Football Job?

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The guys start the show with a list of the most appealing head coaching jobs in college football, which has MSU ranked near the bottom.

FULL SHOW: Thursday, November 6th

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hour 1: The start of MLB free agency

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What will the Detroit Tigers do in free agency?

Hour 2: Playoff Bracket And MLB free agency

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Who would win this playoff bracket and the latest on MLB free agency.

Hour 3: NFL Power Rankings and cloning your dog

06 Nov 2025

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Rico's NFL power rankings and would you clone your dog like Tom Brady did?

HOUR 4: The perfect player for the Detroit Tigers

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you think the Tigers would be willing to trade prospects for this MLB All-Star?

Would this player be a perfect fit for the Detroit Tigers?

06 Nov 2025

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Would the Tigers be willing to trade prospects for this player?

Could Jarren Duran Become A Detroit Tiger?

06 Nov 2025

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One baseball insider believes he will be a Tiger by Opening Day.

Would you clone your dog?

06 Nov 2025

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What to make of Tom Brady Cloning His Dog

06 Nov 2025

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Why would anyone want to do this?

Rico's NFL Power Rankings

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Who will be atop of Rico's power rankings?

Hearing From More Of The People On Tigers/Start Of Free Agency

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Rico take more of your calls and read your ticket texts about what the Tigers need to do this offseason.

Will You Think Less Of Scott Harris If He Isn't Aggressive?

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The guys pick up where they left off in the first hour with their Tigers' free agency discussion.

CFP Bracket Predictions | College Football Blitz

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kenny joins with some CFP bracket predictions and potential matchups.

Should The Tigers Trade Kerry Carpenter Or Riley Greene?

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Valenti and Rico discuss some potential trades for the Tigers, including one for Tarik Skubal.

Taking Your Calls On The Tigers' Offseason Plans

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Rico hear from the people on what they want the Tigers' offseason plans to be.