The Valenti Show

Valenti's In Disbelief Over This Story About Francis Ford Coppola

29 Oct 2025

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Valenti and Rico discuss the absurdity behind a headline that legendary director Francis Ford Coppola is selling a few watches due to losing all of hi...

Thoughts On LSU Football's Head Coach Search

29 Oct 2025

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Mike and Rico react to the latest in the ongoing saga behind LSU's firing of Brian Kelly.

How Important Are These Upcoming College Football Games? | CFB Blitz

29 Oct 2025

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The guys rate the importance of some upcoming CFB games on a scale from 1-5.

Taking Your Calls On Where The Tigers Are At/Tarik Skubal

29 Oct 2025

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The guys hear from the people on the Tigers and Tarik Skubal.

What Should The Tigers Do With Skubal?

29 Oct 2025

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The guys wonder what the plan of attack should be when it comes to Tarik Skubal.

Do You Believe That The Tigers Are Close To A World Series?

29 Oct 2025

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The guys get into some Tigers talk to begin the 2nd hour, beginning to hypothesize potential offseason plans and a Tarik Skubal trade.

NFL QB Rankings | 10-29-25

29 Oct 2025

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David joins with a list from The Athletic of the top QBs in the NFL.

Hearing From The People On Hutchinson's Extension

29 Oct 2025

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Mike and Rico take your calls and read your ticket texts on Aidan Hutchinson's huge contract extension with the Lions.

Thoughts On The Value Of Hutch's Extension

29 Oct 2025

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The guys continue the Hutchinson extension talk, focusing on the value of the contract this year and going forward.

Valenti On Aidan Hutchinson Extension: "It's An A+ For Brad Holmes"

29 Oct 2025

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Valenti starts the show questioning how anyone could be against the massive extension Aidan Hutchinson signed with the Lions today.

FULL SHOW: Tuesday, October 28th

29 Oct 2025

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Valenti and Rico kicked off the show with some ideas to fix the officiating problem in the NFL. They spent a few segments on the Lions and a few poten...

Tucker Or Smith? | 'Cash the Ticket'

28 Oct 2025

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From 'Cash The Ticket' (subscribe here): If Valenti could only pick Mel Tucker or Jonathan Smith to coach Michigan State, who would he choose? Find ou...

HOUR 1: Valenti's Idea To Fix NFL Officiating + CFB Mid-Season Receipts

28 Oct 2025

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The guys opened the show with Valenti's idea to fix NFL officiating. They went back and forth on their own ideas and the logistics behind each before ...

HOUR 2: Lions' Deadline Needs + NFL Mid-Season Receipts

28 Oct 2025

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The guys started the second hour focusing on what Brad Holmes should do ahead of the NFL trade deadline and what the Lions' biggest needs are. Then, t...

HOUR 3: Ideal New MSU Football Head Coach + More Info On LSU's Firing Of Brian Kelly

28 Oct 2025

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Mike and Rico spent the first half of the third hour wondering which qualities the inevitable new Michigan State football head coach should have. Then...

HOUR 4: Shohei Ohtani's Greatness

28 Oct 2025

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The guys wrapped today's show with a discussion about what Shohei Ohtani did in game 3 of the World Series last night.

Taking Your Calls On Shohei Ohtani's Greatness

28 Oct 2025

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The guys hear from some of the people about Shohei Ohtani's unbelievable performance last night.

Is Shohei Ohtani The GOAT?

28 Oct 2025

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Valenti and Rico discuss the absurd game that Shohei Ohtani had against the Blue Jays in the World Series last night.

WHO Played A Hand In The Brian Kelly Firing?!?

28 Oct 2025

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Mike and Rico react to a report that says the Governor of Louisiana played a part in LSU's firing of Brian Kelly.

The People Chime In With Their Ideal Qualities For Next MSU Football Coach

28 Oct 2025

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Valenti and Rico hear from some of the people who offer what they want in the next MSU football head coach.

What Does The Next MSU Head Coach Need To Be Like?

28 Oct 2025

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Assuming Jonathan Smith is a goner, everyone goes around and gives their ideal characteristics for the next MSU Football head coach.

NFL Mid-Season Receipts | 10-28-25

28 Oct 2025

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The guys do the NFL edition of today's mid-season receipts.

The People Chime In On Who Brad Holmes Should Target At The Deadline

28 Oct 2025

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The guys take your calls on the biggest needs for the Lions and who they should try to acquire at the trade deadline.

The Lions' Biggest Needs To Address

28 Oct 2025

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Mike and Rico continue their Lions trade deadline talk, wondering what their biggest needs are.

What Should The Lions Do Ahead Of The Trade Deadline?

28 Oct 2025

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The guys discuss what, if any, moves Brad Holmes needs to make.

CFB Mid-Season Receipts | 10-28-25

28 Oct 2025

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Rico has pre-season CFB receipts, which the guys react to.

Taking Your Calls On Ideas To Fix NFL Officiating

28 Oct 2025

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Mike and Rico hear from the people on how to fix NFL officiating.

Should NFL Officiating Grades Be Made Public?

28 Oct 2025

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The guys discuss whether the NFL should make its officiating grades available to the public.

Valenti Has An Idea To Fix NFL Officiating

28 Oct 2025

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Mike proposes an interesting solution to suspect NFL officiating.

FULL SHOW: Monday, October 27th

28 Oct 2025

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Valenti and Rico kicked off this "Can We Say That?" Monday with the first version of their famous segment surrounding Michigan-MSU football and their ...

HOUR 1: Takeaways From MSU-Michigan + Can We Say That? CFB Edition

27 Oct 2025

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Mike and Rico began today's show with their reactions to Michigan's win over Michigan State in their annual meeting. They discussed the job (or lack t...

HOUR 2: More MSU-Michigan Thoughts + Brian Kelly Fired By LSU

27 Oct 2025

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The guys continued the MSU-Michigan thoughts in the second hour, taking a few different angles to mix things up. They took a bunch of your calls and r...

HOUR 3: Can We Say That? NFL Edition + Tush Push Debate

27 Oct 2025

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Valenti and Rico spent the third hour with some NFL topics starting with the second "Can We Say That?" of the day. Then, they had a debate about what ...

HOUR 4: Final Takeaways + Calls From Michigan's Win Over MSU Football

27 Oct 2025

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The guys put a bow on today's show rounding out the topic they dedicated the entire show to: Michigan-MSU from this past weekend.

Taking Your Final MSU-Michigan Calls

27 Oct 2025

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The guys hear from a few more of the people before the end of the show.

Should MSU Bench Aiden Chiles for Alessio Milivojevic?

27 Oct 2025

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The guys wonder if Jonathan Smith should make a QB change with the season essentially lost.

Mike And Rico Debate What Will Happen To The Tush Push

27 Oct 2025

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Valenti and Rico disagree on what the NFL will do with the tush push.

Can We Say That? NFL Edition | 10-27-25

27 Oct 2025

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The guys do the NFL version of "Can We Say That?" which allows the people to finally hear Valenti's rant about his Giants getting screwed by the refs ...

Reacting To LSU Firing Head Coach Brian Kelly

27 Oct 2025

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Valenti and Rico break down the firing of Brian Kelly.

Taking Your Calls On MSU-Michigan State Football Takeaways

27 Oct 2025

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Valenti and Rico hear from the people on Michigan's win over Michigan State this past Saturday.

Should Michigan State Go After Nick Saban?

27 Oct 2025

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Valenti loses it over Gator's suggestion earlier today that MSU should go after Nick Saban to be their new head football coach.

Was Michigan State DC Joe Rossi The Real Head Coach On Saturday?

27 Oct 2025

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Mike and Rico discuss the coaching performance from Jonathan Smith on Saturday, asking if defensive coordinator Joe Rossi had more of an effect on the...

Can We Say That? CFB Edition| 10-27-25

27 Oct 2025

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

The Guys React To Your Ticket Texts About Michigan-MSU

27 Oct 2025

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David reads a few ticket texts, which the guys react to.

Should Jonathan Smith Have Benched Aiden Chiles Against Michigan?

27 Oct 2025

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Mike and Rico wonder if Jonathan Smith made the wrong decision keeping QB Aiden Chiles in for the majority of their matchup with Michigan Football bef...

What Did Saturday Night Say About Michigan & Michigan State Football

27 Oct 2025

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The guys discuss their main takeaways from Michigan's win over Michigan State this past Saturday.

Best Of Rivalry Week On 97.1 The Ticket: From Night Games To Best Moments

25 Oct 2025

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Check out the best moments from Rivalry Week on 97.1 The Ticket.

Best Of The Valenti Show On 97.1 The Ticket: Worst Sports Collapses, Ticket Drops Influence, and More!

25 Oct 2025

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Valenti reacts to his Giants blowing a big lead in an improbable loss, which led to a bigger discussion regarding the worst sports collapses the guys ...

FULL SHOW: Friday, October 24th

25 Oct 2025

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Valenti and Rico spent nearly the entire show taking multiple angles when previewing tomorrow's annual MSU-Michigan CFB showdown. They mixed in their ...

How have the Detroit Lions fared against preseason expectations (so far)? | '4th Down in the Motor City'

25 Oct 2025

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From ‘4th Down in the Motor City’ (Subscribe Here): Let’s fire up the Wayback Machine! As the Lions enter the bye at 5-2, we rewind to August t...

HOUR 1: Can Jonathan Smith Save His Job Vs. Michigan + Prop Bet Casino

24 Oct 2025

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Mike and Rico started today's show diving right into the Michigan/Michigan State football discussion ahead of their annual meeting tomorrow. They wond...

HOUR 2: Michigan State-MSU Conversation Continued + The Picks

24 Oct 2025

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The guys picked up where they left off with the MSU/Michigan conversation in the second hour. Then, they did "The Picks" to round out the hour.

HOUR 3: The Best And Worst Things To Happen To Both MSU & Michigan In The Rivalry

24 Oct 2025

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The guys spent the third hour talking amongst themselves and with the people about the best and the worst moments of the MSU and Michigan football riv...

HOUR 4: Final Thoughts + Calls Ahead Of MSU-Michigan

24 Oct 2025

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The guys dedicated the final hour of the show to giving their expectations and taking your final calls of the show.

The People Offer Their Final Thoughts Ahead of MSU-Michigan

24 Oct 2025

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Mike and Rico hear from the people one final time this show.

Expectations For MSU/Michigan

24 Oct 2025

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The guys opened the final hour with their final expectations for MSU/Michigan tomorrow.

The People Give Their Best And Worst MSU-Michigan Rivalry Moments

24 Oct 2025

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Valenti and Rico go to the people to hear their best and worst moments from both teams in the MSU-Michigan football rivalry.

What Are The Best And Worst Moments For MSU and Michigan Football In Their Rivalry?

24 Oct 2025

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Mike and Rico discuss the best and worst moments they've seen from both Michigan and MSU football in their historic rivalry.

The Picks | 10-24-25

24 Oct 2025

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The guys, sans TJ Lang, give their picks for this weekend.

Hearing From More Of The People On Michigan/MSU Conversation

24 Oct 2025

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Valenti and Rico take some more of your calls on their MSU/Michigan football discussion.

What Will It Take For MSU To Fire Jonathan Smith This Weekend?

24 Oct 2025

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The guys wonder what needs to happen for MSU against Michigan tomorrow for MSU to pull the plug on Jonathan Smith.

Rico's Prop Bet Casino | 10-24-25

24 Oct 2025

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

Taking Your Calls On MSU-Michigan Tomorrow

24 Oct 2025

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The people chimed in on the Michigan State/Jonathan Smith and Michigan expectations conversation.

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.