The Valenti Show
Episodes
The Fastest Growing Sport In The World!
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
The guys hear from a few of the people on Valenti's idea.
Should The Tigers Call Up Kevin McGonigle?
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
The guys take your calls on if you're buying the Isaac TeSlaa hype.
Is The Isaac TeSlaa Hype Real?
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
David joins with some pressing questions for this upcoming NFL season.
Taking Your Calls On MSU Football
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
Mike wonders what others think of his MSU/Jonathan Smith opinions.
Can Jonathan Smith Make MSU Football Watchable Again?
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: Brad Holmes On 2025 Season, Ndamukong Suh At Practice, and More!
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lions GM Brad Holmes joins Costa & Jansen to talk about the upcoming 2025 season. Plus, Karsch & Anderson break down Ndamukong Suh's appearance at Lio...
Best Of The Tigers on 97.1 The Ticket: What's Happening!? Can Tigers Be Saved From Historic Collapse?
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Tigers are in danger of an epic collapse, as the Guardians gain ground. Suddenly, the race is on in the AL Central. How did we get here!? And can ...
Best Of The Valenti Show On 97.1 The Ticket: Michigan Football Outlook, Detroit Teams' Urgency, And More!
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Best of Valenti, Mike and Rico talk about what they're looking forward to with Michigan football in 2025. Also, the guys debate which o...
FULL SHOW: Friday, August 8th
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti and Rico kicked off the final show of the week ribbing Kenny over his anxiety about the planning of his wedding. The callers chimed in with so...
HOUR 1: Kenny's Wedding Plans + CFB Blitz
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys began the final show of the week poking fun at Kenny, who has been stressed out about the planning of his wedding. They urged him not to cons...
HOUR 2: Is There An Elevated Sense Of Urgency For The Tigers Tonight?
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti and Rico spent the second hour of the show discussing the Tigers' game tonight against the Angels and how important it is for the rest of the ...
HOUR 3: Who Said It? + CFB Tier List
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys played "Who Said It?" and Valenti went over the second part of yesterday's CFB tier list in the third hour.
HOUR 4: Should The Starters Play In The Lions' First Preseason Game?
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico debated whether the Lions should play their starters in the final hour of the show.
The Guys Disagree On Whether The Lions' Starters Should Play Tonight
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico debate whether the Lions should play their starters against the Falcons in their first preseason game tonight.
Valenti Finishes The CFB Tier List From Yesterday
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti gives the rest of the teams from the CFB tier list that he started during yesterday's show.
Top 25 CFB Scandals Of The Last 25 Years Part 2 | College Football Blitz
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rico goes through the rest of the scandals in part 2 of this CFB Blitz.
Taking Your Calls On The Potential Urgency Of Tonight's Tigers Game
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico go to the people on the importance of the Tigers game tonight.
Why Tonight Is A MUST-WIN For The Tigers
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico explain why tonight might be a crucial game for the Tigers with Tarik Skubal on the mound against the Angels.
Top 25 CFB Scandals Of The Last 25 Years Part 1 | College Football Blitz
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rico has a list of the top 25 CFB scandals, which he shares with the guys in this blitz.
The People Try To Give Kenny Some Wedding Advice
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico go to the people, who offer some advice for Kenny and his wedding.
Should Kenny Drink At His Wedding?
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys discuss whether it would be a good idea for Kenny to indulge in some alcoholic beverages before or during his wedding.
Kenny Is VERY Nervous For His Upcoming Wedding
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti and Rico begin the show ribbing Kenny, who is anxious about the planning of his wedding.
A Pitch Perfect Episode
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of She's Got Next with Jordan Robinson, Jordan is joined by two prominent guests of the soccer world: Meg Linehan, full-time Women's S...
Will Detroit's offense find its footing after a rough start to camp? | '4th Down in the Motor City'
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From ‘4th Down in the Motor City’ (Subscribe Here): The Lions defense has had the upper hand through the start of training camp and the offense sp...
FULL SHOW: Thursday, August 7th
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti and Rico kicked off today's show with a conversation about the ESPN/NFL deal and the concerns that they have stemming from it. They shifted to...
HOUR 1: ESPN/NFL Deal & What It Means For Sports + In Football Today
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti and Rico started the first hour of the show sounding the alarms on ESPN/NFL's deal where the NFL acquired 10% of ESPN. They explained what thi...
HOUR 2: Tigers DEFCON Levels
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico spent the second hour discussing which DEFCON level they are at when it comes to the Tigers. They took plenty of your calls and read you...
HOUR 3: In Football Today, Rakestraw Out For Year, CFB Tier List
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico opened a packed third hour with an In Football Today of some pressing NFL questions going into 2025. They shifted gears to talk about th...
HOUR 4: College Football RedZone
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys brought up a comment from Roger Goodell about the possibility of a CFB RedZone. They discussed whether they'd be interested and, if so, wheth...
Would You Pay For A College Football RedZone?
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys discuss the possibility of a CFB RedZone and whether they'd tune in.
Valenti Likes This Idea From Roger Goodell
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti explains to the people why he thinks college football RedZone would be a great idea.
ESPN's CFB Tier List
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti shares a tier list of CFB teams going into 2025.
Ennis Rakestraw Jr. Placed On IR, Will Miss Full Season
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti and Rico react to the official news that Lions CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr. has been placed in Injured Reserve, effectively ending his 2025 season.
Pressing NFL Questions | In Football Today
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rico has a list of some pressing NFL questions ahead of the 2025 season.
The People Give Their Tigers Concern Levels
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico hear from a few of the people about how concerned they are with the Tigers.
What DEFCON Level Are You At With The Tigers?
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys discuss their concern level with the Tigers right now.
10 NFL Rookies Who Are Set To Make An Impact In 2025 | In Football Today
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kenny joins the guys with a list from FOX Sports about some NFL rookies who have high expectations in 2025.
Taking Your Calls On ESPN/NFL Deal
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico talk to the people about the potential ripple effects of the ESPN/NFL deal.
Will The ESPN/NFL Deal Ruin Sports?
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the NFL now owning 10% of ESPN, Valenti and Rico discuss the repercussions of this around sports.
FULL SHOW: Wednesday, August 6th
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti and Rico kicked off this short show following a disappointing Tigers' loss to the Twins with a reaction to the game and their current struggle...
Taking More Of Your Calls On The Tigers
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico hear from a few more of the people on the Tigers' series loss to the Twins.
Did Scott Harris Give The Tigers The Best Chance To Win It All?
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys continue their ongoing Tigers discussion and ask whether Scott Harris did enough to help them win it all.
The Callers Share Their Frustration With The Tigers
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico take your calls on the Tigers' rough stretch.
Valenti On Tigers' Continued Struggles: "This Is Not Acceptable"
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico begin this short show following Tigers baseball reacting to a brutal series loss against the Twins.
1st Down: The Lions May Need Some Help... | '1st & Pod'
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From '1st & Pod' (subscribe here): Andrew Fillipponi and Patrick Peterson give their analysis of the Hall of Fame Game between the Lions and the Charg...
FULL SHOW: Tuesday, August 5th
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti and Rico kicked off the first hour of the show with a question regarding the urgency of each Detroit sports team and if these are too low. The...
HOUR 1: Which Detroit Sports Teams Should Show More Urgency? + In Football Today
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti and Rico started the show with an interesting topic: which of the Detroit sports teams should be more urgent in chasing success? They discusse...
HOUR 2: More Calls + Thoughts On Detroit Sports Urgency Conversation
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys spent the second hour with a continuation of their first-hour topic.
HOUR 3: CFB Blitz + Jared Goff's Increased Autonomy/Pressure
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti and Rico opened the third hour joined by Paul Serra for a CFB Blitz. Then, they broke down the news that Jared Goff will have more ownership o...
HOUR 4: Final Thoughts, Calls On Jared Goff's Increased Offensive Ownership
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico wrapped up the show taking more of your calls on their Jared Goff expectations in 2025 without Ben Johnson.
More People Chime In On The Goff Topic
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico take more of your calls on the Jared Goff conversation.
Is Goff In Trouble Without Ben Johnson?
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys continue the Goff talk into the final hour, where they discuss the impact of Jared Goff losing Ben Johnson and take some more of your calls.
Taking Your Calls On Your Faith In Goff
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The people chime in on the Goff expectations talk.
Valenti: I'm "Less Confident" In Jared Goff This Year
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti shares his expectations for Jared Goff in 2025.
25 Best College QBs of the Last 25 years | CFB Blitz
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Serra joins with a list from Sports Illustrated of the top 25 CFB QBs in the last 25 years. The guys try to guess each of them in this blitz.
Hearing From More Of The People On Urgency Conversation
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti and Rico take a few more of your calls on who of the 4 major Detroit sports teams needs to be more urgent.
Should These NFL Numbers Be Retired? | In Football Today
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kenny joins the guys with a list of NFL jersey numbers that have not been retired but probably should be.
Taking Your Calls On The Urgency Among Detroit Teams
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys hear from the people on which Detroit teams need to be more urgent.
Which Team(s) Should Be More Urgent In Detroit?
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico discuss which of the Detroit teams should be the most urgent.
FULL SHOW: Monday, August 4th
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti is back as he and Rico spent the majority of the show recapping the moves (or lack thereof) that Scott Harris made at the trade deadline last ...
HOUR 1: Is Good Good Enough For Tigers Fans?
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valenti is back and he got right to business to start today's show, giving his reaction to the lackluster moves from Scott Harris at the trade deadlin...
HOUR 2: Tigers/Scott Harris' Inaction Continued
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys spent the second hour of the show with a follow-up to the first hour. They took more of your calls until the end of the hour.
HOUR 3: CFB Blitz, Michigan Football Outlook, & More Tigers Calls
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys started the third hour with a Rico-led CFB Blitz before they discussed their expectations for Michigan football in 2025. Then, they heard fro...
HOUR 4: Final Thoughts, Calls On If Good Is Good Enough For Tigers
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Rico rounded out the show with the topic they started with and spent the most time on: the Tigers and if them being "good" is enough for fans...