The Valenti Show
Episodes
Are The Lions Now The Favorites In The NFC To Win The Super Bowl?
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
TJ Lang gives his thoughts on the Lions-Bucs game this Monday night.
The Picks | 10-17-25
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
The guys do this week's "Prop Bet Casino".
Hearing From The People On Tarik Skubal
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
The people chime in on Michigan football.
What To Make Of Michigan Football/Sherrone Moore
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
Rico gives his top 14 teams in the NFL.
Taking More Of Your Skubal Calls
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys hear from more of the people on the 3 Skubal options.
David's Best Bets | 10-16-25
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
HOUR 3: In Football Today + What To Make Of MSU Football/Jonathan Smith's Job Security
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico opened the third hour joined by David to discuss the biggest news around the NFL. Then, they dedicated the rest of the hour to dishing o...
HOUR 4: Final Thoughts + Calls On Jonathan Smith/MSU Football
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys opened the final hour with what they talked about in the previous hour, which is the state of the MSU Football program. They kept this conver...
More Thoughts On The State of MSU Football
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti and Rico continue to give their thoughts on where MSU football is at right now.
Taking Your Calls On What Needs To Happen With Jonathan Smith
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico hear from the people on Jonathan Smith.
Does Jonathan Smith Need To Go?
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys wonder if it's time for Michigan State to fire Jonathan Smith.
In Football Today | 10-15-25
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David joins the guys as they discuss the biggest storylines in the NFL.
Taking More Of Your Calls On Whether The NFL Screwed The Lions
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti and Rico hear from more of the people on their NFL is scripted conversation.
Did The NFL Illegally Call A Penalty In Lions-Chiefs?
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico continue questioning the NFL over why they think the product is scripted.
Dan Campbell confirms penalty that overturned touchdown came from the league
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Campbell joins us to recap what went wrong against the Chiefs and to preview the upcoming matchup with the Bucs
Can We Say That? | 10-15-25
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys do a rare Wednesday version of "Can We Say That?" after Valenti missed out on it yesterday.
Hearing From The People On Whether The NFL Is Scripted
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico take your calls and read your ticket texts in response to their theories about the NFL's meddling in certain games.
Did The NFL Script Writers Screw Over The Lions Against The Chiefs?
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys continue the NFL is scripted conversation, wondering if the league stepped in on Sunday night to alter the result of Lions-Chiefs.
Dan Campbell's INTERESTING Comments About The First Lions Drive Result Vs. Chiefs
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti starts the show reacting to some comments from Dan Campbell on Costa & Jansen this morning and also gives his reasoning behind calling the NFL...
FULL SHOW: Tuesday, October 14th
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rico and Stoney (in for Valenti today) kicked off the show with their reactions to what Scott Harris and A.J. Hinch had to say in their end-of-season ...
Who Says No: A Bold Offer From The Mets For Tarik Skubal | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): The Mets took a chance by not locking up a no-doubt-about-it ace starting pitcher heading into 2025 and...
HOUR 1: A.J. Hinch & Scott Harris Speak + Can We Say That? CFB Edition
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rico and Stoney (in for Valenti) started the show with their reactions to Scott Harris & A.J. Hinch's end of the year press conference. They asked if ...
HOUR 2: Brian Branch's Suspension & Whether He's This Lions Team's Ndamukong Suh
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys spent the second hour discussing Brian Branch's suspension and whether there are similarities between him and former Lions DT Ndamukong Suh.
HOUR 3: Can We Say That? NFL Edition + More Calls/Thoughts On Brian Branch
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rico opened the third hour with some "Can We Say That?"s but this time with some NFL takes. Then, they took more of your calls and read more of your t...
HOUR 4: Final Thoughts, Calls On Brian Branch Suspension + Lions-Chiefs
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys rounded out the show giving their final thoughts and taking your calls before Riger joined in cross-talk.
The Guys Take A Few Interesting Calls On Brian Branch/Lions-Chiefs
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rico and Stoney hear from a few more of the people on Brian Branch.
Were You Upset With How Lions-Chiefs Was Officiated?
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rico and Stoney continue their Brian Branch conversation, which leads to some thoughts on how the game was officiated as a whole.
Can We Say That? NFL Edition | 10-14-25
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys do the NFL edition of "Can We Say That?" for today.
Taking Your Calls On The Brian Branch Suspension/Ndamukong Suh Comparison
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The people chime in on the Brian Branch conversation.
Is Brian Branch This Lions Team's Ndamukong Suh?
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rico and Stoney ask an interesting question comparing Brian Branch and former Lions DT Ndamukong Suh.
Can We Say That? CFB Edition | 10-14-25
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys do this week's CFB version of "Can We Say That?"
Hearing From The People On Tigers' Takeaways
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rico and Stoney take your calls and read your ticket texts on the Tigers topic at hand.
Would You Consider The Tigers' Season A Success?
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys keep the Tigers' talk rolling, giving their main takeaways from the 2025 season and wondering what's next for Tarik Skubal in Detroit.
Reacting To Scott Harris & A.J. Hinch's Comments
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rico and Stoney (in for Valenti) discuss Scott Harris and A.J. Hinch's end-of-season press conference.
Michigan Still A Playoff Team? | 'Cash the Ticket'
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From 'Cash The Ticket' (subscribe here): After Michigan's loss to USC, are they still a playoff team? Download the latest episode of Cash the Ticket t...
Best of Lions on 97.1 The Ticket: Monday Reactions to Loss vs. Chiefs
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The best reactions to the Lions' Week 6 loss to the Chiefs from Costa & Jansen, Karsch & Anderson, and The Valenti Show.
FULL SHOW: Monday, October 13th
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti and Rico kicked off an abbreviated show following a Red Wings win with their reactions to the multitude of events that took place in Detroit s...
What happened to the Lions on Sunday in KC? "We got worked pretty good" | '4th Down in the Motor City'
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From ‘4th Down in the Motor City’ (Subscribe Here): After snapping their four-game win streak, the Lions have a lot to unpack from their 30-17 lo...
Hearing From The People On The Tigers/Lions
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys hear from a few of the people on the Tigers' season-ending loss to the Mariners and the frustrating Lions' defeat to the Chiefs last night.
What To Make Of The Tigers' Season-Ending Loss To The Mariners In Game 5
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico continue to dish on all the topics at hand today, focusing mainly on the Tigers' Game 5 loss and the future of Tarik Skubal after he thr...
The Guys React To The Branch Suspension, Lions/Tigers Losses
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico jump right into their reactions to the huge past weekend in Detroit sports, starting with the Tigers' loss to the Mariners in a 15-innin...
Best Interviews On 97.1 The Ticket: October 6-10
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The best interviews this week from Costa & Jansen, Karsch & Anderson, and The Valenti Show. Hear from Dan Campbell, Jared Goff, Todd McLellan, and Ros...
Best Of The Valenti Show On 97.1 The Ticket: Can We Say That?, NFL: Buy Or Sell?, and More!
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico get this Best of Valenti started with this week's "Can We Say That?" Also, they play a Buy or Sell game regarding the NFL, give their pr...
Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: Are You Enjoying The Lions Ride?, Lions Making Moves, And More!
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Best Of Lions, Costa & Jansen ask whether you're enjoying the ride that the Lions have taken us on. Plus, Karsch & Anderson break down ...
FULL SHOW: Friday, October 10th
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti and Rico kicked off this Football Friday by ripping the Red Wings for their poor play in the season opener against the Canadiens last night. T...
HOUR 1: Red Wings Get Embarrassed In The Opener + Prop Bet Casino
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico began the show lambasting the Red Wings for their pathetic showing at LCA last night on opening night. They heard from some angry caller...
HOUR 3: Previewing Lions-Chiefs, Who Said It?, MSU-UCLA Stakes
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico began the third hour joined by TJ Lang, where they previewed Lions-Chiefs and played "Who Said It?" Then, the guys discussed MSU-UCLA an...
HOUR 4: Final Thoughts + Calls On Tigers-Mariners Game 5 & Lions-Chiefs
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys began the final hour of the show revisiting all of their topics from today, focusing on the Tigers game 5 against the Mariners in the ALDS to...
Final Preview of Tigers-Mariners Game 5 & Lions-Chiefs
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys give their final thoughts on the Tigers' game 5 against the Mariners in the ALDS and Lions-Chiefs.
Is This Weekend's MSU Game Against UCLA Must-Win?
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys discuss the stakes of MSU/UCLA this weekend.
The Guys + TJ Preview Lions-Chiefs
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys give their thoughts on Lions-Chiefs this weekend.
The Picks | 10-10-25
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys do this week's version of "The Picks".
The Guys Take More Of Your Tigers Calls
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys hear from a Canadian caller about the Tigers.
TJ Lang Offers His Two Cents On The Tigers and Lions
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TJ Lang joins the guys and dishes on the Tigers and the Lions.
Rico's Prop Bet Casino | 10-10-25
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys give their picks for this week's "Prop Bet Casino".
Best of Lions on 97.1 The Ticket: Monday reactions to Week 2 win over Bears
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The best conversations about the Lions' dominant victory over the rival Bears -- and former Detroit offensive coordinator turned Chicago head coach Be...
Lions Dominate The Bears | Football Show Week 2 | Cash the Ticket
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From 'Cash The Ticket' (subscribe here): After a week of concern, the Detroit Lions came out and just dominated the Chicago Bears. Valenti and Costa g...
FULL SHOW: Monday, September 15th
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti and Rico kicked off the first show of the week with their reactions to the Lions' beatdown of the Bears yesterday. They spent the first hour o...
HOUR 1: Reactions To Lions' Blowout Win Against Bears + Can We Say That?
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys began the show with their thoughts on the Lions' thrashing of the Bears yesterday. Plus, they do part 1 of "Can We Say That?"