The Valenti Show

HOUR 3: Can We Say That? Part 2 + A Pistons Trade Target Is Posed

02 Feb 2026

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Valenti and Rico were joined by David at the top of the hour to do another "Can We Say That?" Then, they wondered if the Pistons should consider tradi...

HOUR 4: Pistons + Tigers "Can We Say That?" Questions

02 Feb 2026

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The guys wrapped up the show with a revisiting of the Pistons and Tigers topics in "Can We Say That?" form.

Pistons & Tigers "Can We Say That?" Questions Revisited

02 Feb 2026

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Mike and Rico, in true Monday "Can We Say That?" fashion, ask some of their own Detroit Pistons and Tigers-focused questions.

The People Chime In On Potential Pistons Target

02 Feb 2026

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Valenti and Rico hear from a few more of the people on the Pistons/Miles Bridges.

Should The Pistons Trade For This Player?

02 Feb 2026

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The guys wonder if the Pistons should target Hornets F Miles Bridges.

Can We Say That? Part 2 | 2-2-26

02 Feb 2026

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Mike and Rico go through another "Can We Say That?"

Taking Your Calls On The Tigers' Plan For Skubal's Arbitration

02 Feb 2026

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Valenti and Rico talk to some of the people about the comments they shared from The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal about what the Tigers will do depending o...

Discussing The Absurdity Behind The Tigers' Plans

02 Feb 2026

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Valenti and Rico cannot understand why the Tigers are putting so much stock into their arbitration hearing against Tarik Skubal.

The Tigers/Skubal Arbitration Hearing Is HOW Important to Detroit's FA Spending?

02 Feb 2026

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The guys react to some comments from The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal about the Tigers' unwillingness to spend in free agency if they lose their arbitrati...

Can We Say That? | 2-2-26

02 Feb 2026

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

Hearing From The People On Michigan-Michigan State

02 Feb 2026

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Valenti and Rico take your calls and read your texts to hear your main takeaways from Michigan-MSU from last Friday.

What Was Up With Tom Izzo's Lack Of Accountability On Friday Night?

02 Feb 2026

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The guys criticize Tom Izzo for blaming the officials for MSU's loss on Friday to Michigan.

Valenti's Reaction To Michigan-MSU: "MSU Is A Sweet 16 Team"

02 Feb 2026

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Mike and Rico give their thoughts on Michigan's win over MSU basketball this past Friday night.

Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: Is An Upgrade At DC Needed?, Should Detroit Bring Jim Schwartz Back, and More!

01 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's Best Of Lions, Costa & Jansen and Karsch & Anderson have similar discussions about whether Kelvin Sheppard can be trusted enough to hav...

Best Of The Pistons on 97.1 The Ticket: Is It Time For A Big Move? Giannis? Jaren Jackson Jr??

31 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As the trade deadline nears and with the East up for grabs, is it time for Trajan Langdon and the Pistons to swing big?

Best Of The Valenti Show On 97.1 The Ticket: Deion Sanders' Rules, Mike Reacts To Darnold In The SB, and More!

31 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Stoney & Rico react to Deion Sanders' list of infractions and his fines for each to begin this Best Of Valenti. Plus, Mike gives his thoughts on his l...

FULL SHOW: Friday, January 30th

30 Jan 2026

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Valenti and Rico kicked off the final show of the week with their complaints about the NFL season being too dragged out. They took this topic until th...

HOUR 1: Is The NFL Season Too Dragged Out + Top 25 NFL Storylines Of 2025 Part 1

30 Jan 2026

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The guys discussed why the Super Bowl isn't being played this weekend instead of next and why everything feels so dragged out in the NFL lately. Then,...

HOUR 2: Is There Any Hate Still Involved In The MSU-Michigan Basketball Rivalry?

30 Jan 2026

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Mike and Rico began the second hour with their thoughts on the importance of MSU-Michigan tonight and whether people will still be as invested in the ...

HOUR 3: Top 25 NFL Storylines Of 2025 Part 2 + More MSU-Michigan Thoughts + Who Said It?

30 Jan 2026

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The guys did part 2 of the top 25 storylines of the 2025 NFL season at the start of the third hour. Then, they offered a few more Michigan-MSU thought...

HOUR 4: More Michigan-MSU Calls + The Gus Johnson Draft

30 Jan 2026

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Valenti and Rico spent the final hour taking some more of your Michigan-MSU calls and doing the Gus Johnson draft. Then, Riger joined in cross-talk to...

The Gus Johnson Draft | 1-30-26

30 Jan 2026

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The guys do the much-anticipated Gus Johnson draft.

Taking More Of Your MSU-Michigan Calls

30 Jan 2026

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Valenti and Rico hear from the people for the final time today.

Top 25 NFL Storylines Of 2025 Part 2 | In Football Today

30 Jan 2026

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Mike and Rico round out the top 25 NFL storylines of 2025 list.

Taking Your Calls On How Much Hate Is Still Involved In The Michigan-MSU Basketball Rivalry

30 Jan 2026

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Valenti and Rico hear from a few of the people about the importance of the Michigan-MSU basketball rivalry.

Reminiscing On The Days Michigan-MSU Used To Be Special

30 Jan 2026

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The guys discuss some of their favorite moments from the MSU-Michigan basketball rivalry and let the people chime in on their conversation as well.

Is Michigan-Michigan State Still A Must-Watch Game?

30 Jan 2026

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Will you be tuning into Michigan-MSU tonight?

Top 25 Storylines In The 2025 NFL Season Part 1 | In Football Today

30 Jan 2026

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The guys have a discussion about the top stories of this past NFL season.

Hearing From The People On The Length Of The NFL Season

30 Jan 2026

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Mike and Rico take your calls and react to your texts on their conversation about the NFL season being too dragged out.

Is The NFL Season Too Dragged Out?

30 Jan 2026

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Mike and Rico wonder why the Super Bowl isn't played earlier than the second weekend in February.

Valenti Can't Understand Why The Super Bowl Isn't This Weekend

30 Jan 2026

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The guys discuss whether the NFL season is too long.

FULL SHOW: Thursday, January 29th

29 Jan 2026

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Valenti and Rico opened today's show with their thoughts on their no-brainer idea that would reunite the Tigers and franchise legend Justin Verlander ...

HOUR 1: Why A Verlander/Tigers Reunion Makes Too Much Sense + Are These NFL Players HOF'ers?

29 Jan 2026

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The guys came out of the gates swinging, immediately offering the people the possibility of a reunion between Justin Verlander and the Tigers. They wo...

HOUR 2: Biggest Snubs In Sports History + Jaren Jackson Jr. To The Pistons Trade Hypothetical

29 Jan 2026

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Mike and Rico had a conversation about the biggest snubs in sports history before discussing how much of a no-brainer a specific mock trade that would...

HOUR 3: Valenti's Least Favorite Sports Figures Blind Ranking + What The Tigers' O/U Win Total Says

29 Jan 2026

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Valenti blind ranked the people in sports he hates the most to begin the third hour. Then, the guys spent the rest of it with their reactions to the T...

HOUR 4: Panarin To The Red Wings? + Your Final Calls On Today's Topics

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Valenti and Rico opened the final hour talking about Rangers' LW Artemi Panarin, who is likely to get traded, and if Steve Yzerman should try to get i...

Should The Red Wings Get Involved In The Artemi Panarin Sweepstakes?

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Do the Red Wings need to improve before the deadline?

What Does The Tigers' Vegas Win Total O/U Say About The Team?

29 Jan 2026

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The guys have a discussion about what the Tigers' 84.5 win O/U means about the state of the team.

Valenti Blind Ranks The People He Hates

29 Jan 2026

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The guys have Mike blind rank all of the people he has complained about over the years.

Reacting To This ABSURD Story Regarding Luigi Mangione

29 Jan 2026

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Mike comes equipped with a crazy story, which he and the rest of the guys react to.

Who Wouldn't Do This Deal For Jaren Jackson Jr.?!

29 Jan 2026

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Valenti can't understand how anyone wouldn't do this deal for the Pistons to acquire Grizzlies C Jaren Jackson Jr.

Taking Your Calls On Your Biggest Sports Snubs Ever

29 Jan 2026

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Mike and Rico hear from a few of the people who offer their own biggest snubs.

What Are The Biggest Snubs In Sports History?

29 Jan 2026

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Bill Belichick missing the Hall of Fame inspires a discussion about other athletes who were snubbed in their respective sports.

Will These NFL Players Get Into The Hall of Fame? | In Football Today

29 Jan 2026

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The guys go rapid fire through some former NFL players, answering yes or no on whether they make the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Hearing From The People On Potential Tigers/Verlander Reunion

29 Jan 2026

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Valenti and Rico take your calls and read your ticket texts on their Verlander to the Tigers conversation.

Discussing The Benefits Of The Tigers Signing Justin Verlander

29 Jan 2026

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The guys can't find any downsides to the Tigers bringing back franchise legend Justin Verlander.

Would You Like To See A Reunion Between The Tigers And Justin Verlander?

29 Jan 2026

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Mike and Rico want to see Justin Verlander back in the Old English D hat this season.

FULL SHOW: Wednesday, January 28th

28 Jan 2026

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Valenti and Rico kicked off the show with their thoughts on the Giannis Antetokounmpo news and what the bare minimum is for the Pistons regarding the ...

HOUR 1: Do The Pistons Need To Check In With The Bucks On Giannis? + In Football Today Part 1

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The guys reacted to the news that Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks will be working together on a trade to send the 2x MVP out of Milwaukee. They de...

HOUR 2: Rico's Pistons/Giannis Trade Idea + Mike's Reaction To Eli Manning Missing The HOF Again

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Rico gave a mock trade for the Pistons to acquire Giannis to begin the second hour. Then, they took a few more of your Giannis calls before Valenti to...

HOUR 3: In Football Today Part 2 + Interest Levels In Michigan/MSU Basketball's Amazing Seasons Thus Far

28 Jan 2026

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Valenti and Rico opened the third hour joined by David for their second "In Football Today". Then, they spent the rest of the hour discussing Michigan...

HOUR 4: Giannis/Pistons Conversation Revisited

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Rico wrapped the show with the topic they started it with.

How Important Is It That The Pistons Make A Big Move Before The Deadline?

28 Jan 2026

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The guys open up the final hour opining on how imperative it is that the Pistons do more than just "improve around the margins" ahead of the trade dea...

Hearing From The People On Michigan & Michigan State Basketball

28 Jan 2026

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The guys get a response from the listeners regarding whether they're even interested in the two top teams in the state with college sports the way tha...

Were You Even Watching Michigan/Michigan State Basketball Last Night?

28 Jan 2026

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Valenti and Rico have a discussion about people's interest level in the two top-7 college basketball teams in the state (Michigan and Michigan State).

In Football Today Part 2 | 1-28-26

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

David joins as the guys do another "In Football Today".

Taking More Of Your Calls On Giannis/Other Pistons Trade Ideas

28 Jan 2026

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Mike and Rico hear from some more of the people regarding their Giannis conversation.

Valenti Celebrates Eli Manning Missing The Hall Of Fame Again

28 Jan 2026

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Known Eli Manning hater Mike Valenti takes a victory lap over the news that Eli Manning has missed out on the Pro Football Hall of Fame for the second...

Rico Presents A Potential Giannis To The Pistons Deal

28 Jan 2026

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Rico has a mock trade for the Pistons acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo

Latest NFL Coaching Updates | In Football Today

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The guys run through the biggest news around the NFL, including the Browns' hiring of Todd Monken as their new head coach.

The People Chime In The Giannis/Pistons Discussion

28 Jan 2026

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Valenti and Rico hear from the people on what you think the Pistons need to do now that it appears that Giannis is on the trade block.

Discussing Who The Pistons Might Be Willing To Part With In Potential Giannis Deal

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Would fans support these players being traded?

Is The Pistons Inquiring About Giannis The Bare Minimum?

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The guys react to the news that the Bucks/Giannis will work together to find a trade to send the 2x MVP elsewhere and explain why the Pistons need to ...

FULL SHOW: Tuesday, January 27th

27 Jan 2026

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Valenti and Stoney (in for Rico) kicked off the show with their reactions to Sam Darnold advancing to the Super Bowl and how shocked both of them are ...

HOUR 1: Valenti's Disdain For Sam Darnold + His Blind Rank Of Ginger Athletes

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mike gave his reaction to Sam Darnold making the Super Bowl to begin today's show. He discussed this until Stoney (in for Rico) provided some ginger a...

HOUR 2: What Jose Ramirez's Contract Extension Says About Skubal/Tigers Negotiations

27 Jan 2026

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The guys opened and ended the second hour with their reactions to Jose Ramirez's contract extension with the Guardians and what it says about the lack...

HOUR 3: Valenti's Blind Ranking Of Top NFL WRs + NIL In High School?!

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mike blind ranked the top WRs in the NFL before he and Stoney discussed the interesting news that Michigan high school athletes will be eligible to ma...

HOUR 4: Revisiting Skubal/Tigers and NIL High School Topics

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The guys gave their final thoughts and took your final calls on today's main topics to round out today's show.

Expanding On NIL In High School

27 Jan 2026

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Valenti and Stoney offer some more thoughts on the news that NIL will be allowed in high school sports in Michigan.

Revisiting Skubal/Tigers Topic

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The guys open the final hour with a continuation of the Tigers/Skubal topic.

Taking Your Calls On NIL In High School

27 Jan 2026

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The people chime in on the absurdity of there now being NIL for high school athletes.

It's Gone Too Far: There's Now NIL For High Schoolers?!

27 Jan 2026

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The guys have a conversation about there now being states that are allowing high schoolers to get NIL money.

Valenti Blind Ranks The Top NFL WRs

27 Jan 2026

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Mike does another blind rank, this time the top wide receivers in the NFL.

Hearing From The People On Which Of Skubal/Tigers Deserves More Blame

27 Jan 2026

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The people chime in on the Skubal/Tigers talk via the phone and ticket texts.

Who Is More At Fault In The Skubal/Tigers Lack Of Negotiation?

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Does it seem like Skubal even remotely wants to stay in Detroit long-term?

What Does The Jose Ramirez Extension Tell You About The Skubal Situation?

27 Jan 2026

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The guys react to Jose Ramirez's shockingly cheap contract extension with the Guardians, wondering who is more at fault in the Skubal/Tigers "negotiat...

The Guys Expand On The Top Ginger Athletes Ever List

27 Jan 2026

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Valenti and Stoney give some more thoughts on the top ginger athletes list.

Valenti Blind Ranks The Top Ginger Athletes Ever

27 Jan 2026

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Stoney gives Valenti some famous ginger athletes, which he blind ranks 1-10.

Where Does Darnold Making The SB Rank In The List Of Things You'd Never Thought You'd See?

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Valenti and Stoney discuss how shocked they are that Sam Darnold is in the Super Bowl.

Valenti On Sam Darnold Making The SB: "I No Longer Like The NFL"

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mike is back and he is NOT happy that Sam Darnold is in the Super Bowl with the Seahawks.

FULL SHOW: Monday, January 26th

26 Jan 2026

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Stoney (in for Valenti) and Rico spent the first hour discussing their reactions to NFL Championship Sunday and what Sam Darnold's run to the Super Bo...

HOUR 1: Reactions To NFL Championship Weekend/Darnold Making The SB + Can We Say That?

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The guys had a discussion about the AFC and NFC Championship games from yesterday, which turned into a more specific conversation regarding Sam Darnol...

HOUR 2: Lions "Can We Say That?" + Jared Goff/Sam Darnold Discussion Continued + CFB Blitz

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Stoney and Rico had a few Lions-related "Can We Say That?" questions to open the second hour. Then, they continued to ask why Sam Darnold was able to ...

HOUR 3: Pistons Trade Targets + Questioning NFL Head Coaches' Aggressive 4th Down Decision-Making

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The guys offered a few "within the margins" Pistons trade targets before spending the rest of the hour with a debate about a trend among NFL head coac...

HOUR 4: More 4th Down Decision-Making Talk + How Brad Holmes Can Learn From Seahawks' Success

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Stoney and Rico began the final hour with a continuation of their disdain for NFL head coaches being overly aggressive on 4th down. Then, they wrapped...

What Can Brad Holmes Learn From Seahawks GM John Schneider?

26 Jan 2026

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How did the Seahawks build their Super Bowl team?

Questionable NFL Decision-Making Continued

26 Jan 2026

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Stoney and Rico continue their conversation about the aggressive 4th down calls in the NFL.

Have The Aggressive 4th Down Approaches Gone Too Far?

26 Jan 2026

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The guys discuss a few 4th down decisions from yesterday that did not pan out, wondering if this is part of an ongoing trend that is negatively impact...

Stoney's Reasonable Trade Target For The Pistons

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Which "within the margins" trades should Trajan Langdon pursue ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline?

Is Deion Sanders Insane For His New Rules/Team Fines For Players? | CFB Blitz

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The guys discuss the biggest news in CFB, mainly Deion Sanders' new list of rules/fines for his players.

More Of The People Chime In On Goff/Super Bowl/Lions Conversations

26 Jan 2026

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Stoney and Rico take some more of your calls on today's topics.

Some Lions "Can We Say That?"s + More Of Your Calls

26 Jan 2026

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The guys begin the second hour with a continuation of their "Can We Say That?' and take a few of your calls.

Can We Say That? | 1-26-26

26 Jan 2026

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Stoney and Rico do a "Can We Say That?" centered around championship weekend and other major NFL storylines.

Hearing From The People On The Darnold/Goff Super Bowl Conversation

26 Jan 2026

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The guys have the people join in on their conversation via your ticket texts and calls.

How Did Sam Darnold Make A Super Bowl Before Goff In Detroit?

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is Jared Goff's inability to get the Lions to the Super Bowl more of his problem or Brad Holmes'?

Reacting To NFL Championship Weekend

26 Jan 2026

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Stoney (in for Valenti) and Rico share their thoughts on Patriots-Broncos and Rams-Seahawks.

Best Of The Valenti Show On 97.1 The Ticket: NFL Divisional Round Takeaways, Mike's Blind NFL PxP Ranking, And More!

25 Jan 2026

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Mike gets this week's Best Of Valenti kicked off with a "Can We Say That?" centered around the NFL's Divisional Round. Also, he blind ranks NFL PxP co...

Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Tickets: Bold Idea For The Lions, Who The Lions Should Select At 17, And More!

24 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Costa & Jansen propose a bold idea for the Lions. Plus, Karsch & Anderson debate who Brad Holmes should select at 17th overall in this year's draft, V...

FULL SHOW: Friday, January 23rd

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Stoney (in for Valenti) and Rico began today's show with their sibling rivalries growing up, which was inspired by Amen and Ausar Thompson squaring of...

HOUR 1: Sibling Rivalries + NFC/AFC Championship Preview + CFB Blitz

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The guys talked about their own sibling rivalries growing up, a conversation inspired by Rockets G Amen Thompson coming to LCA tonight to face off aga...