The Valenti Show

HOUR 4: Michigan + MSU First Round Takeaways + How Far Will Each Go?

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Valenti and Rico put a bow on today's proceedings with their thoughts on how both Michigan and Michigan State played in the first round and how this d...

Hearing From The People On How Far Michigan + MSU Will Go In The Tournament

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Valenti and Rico communicate with the people, who respond to their question regarding what round Michigan and Michigan State will make it to in the NC...

What's Your Confidence Level In Michigan/MSU Advancing To The Sweet 16?

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How far will Michigan and Michigan State basketball go in the NCAA Tournament?

Previewing Most Intriguing Games Yet To Come

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The guys go through some of the biggest NCAA Tournament matchups that will occur later in the day.

Taking Your Calls On Your Red Wings Sentiments

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The guys hear from the people regarding belief in the Red Wings.

Have The Red Wings Started To Pull You Back In?

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kenny joins the guys for a conversation about the Red Wings, discussing whether they'd buy back in.

What's The Dumbest Decision A Sports Coach Can Make?

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The guys, still confounded over Santa Clara not fouling up 3 with just seconds to go, wonder if that decision is the worst a coach can make.

Valenti CAN'T Believe This Decision From Santa Clara's Head Coach

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is not fouling when up 3 in basketball the worst move a coach can make?

Recapping Michigan + Michigan State's First Round Wins In NCAA Tournament

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Rico give their thoughts on the convincing wins from Michigan and Michigan State, plus some other surprising results in the first round of th...

FULL SHOW: Thursday, March 19th

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Valenti and Rico kicked off this March Madness Thursday with their reactions to the news that Cade Cunningham has a collapsed lung and will miss a few...

HOUR 1: Impact Of Cade Cunningham's Injury + March Madness Update

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The guys began today's show with their thoughts on the news that Cade Cunningham has a collapsed lung and will miss an extended period of time. Then, ...

HOUR 2: The Worst Sports PxP'ers

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Valenti and Rico dedicated the second hour to a conversation about their least favorite sports play-by-play commentators before the people chimed in w...

HOUR 3: Another March Madness Update, Lions Free Agency Targets + Games To Watch Later

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

David joined for another update on the latest NCAA Tournament scores/results. Then, Mike offered a couple of Lions free agent targets before they went...

HOUR 4: Recapping Today's Topics + More March Madness Results

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Rico wrapped the show concluding each of today's topics along with updating the people on some more results in the ongoing March Madness Roun...

Would These Potential Lions Additions Entice You?

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mike asks if Kevin Zeitler or Joey Bosa would help improve the Lions going into the 2026 season.

Previewing Big March Madness Games To Come

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

David joins the guys to go through a few important NCAA Tournament games later today.

The People Chime In On The Worst PxP Conversation

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Rico take your calls on the worst PxP commentators in sports.

Who Is Your Least Favorite CBB PxP Guy?

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The guys have a conversation about their least favorite play-by-play college basketball announcers.

March Madness Tournament Update #1

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

David joins to give the first update on the current March Madness scores.

Is There Cause For Concern With The Pistons/Cade Yet?

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The guys go back and forth on how worried they are for the Pistons after the Cade injury news.

Reacting To The Cade Cunningham Injury

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Valenti and Rico discuss their concern levels for the Pistons after the news that Cade Cunningham will miss multiple weeks with a collapsed lung.

FULL SHOW: Wednesday, March 18th

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Valenti and Rico kicked things off this Wednesday afternoon with a conversation about people's plans for tomorrow, including whether they might watch ...

HOUR 1: March Madness Plans + Tournament Receipts Part 1

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Rico talked about whether they think people still take PTO for the first round of March Madness and spoke to some callers to hear their plans...

HOUR 2: Lions Make Another Potentially Meaningless Signing + Is This Just Who Brad Holmes Is?

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The guys opened the second hour shifting their sights to the Lions after they signed DE D.J. Wonnum to a 1-year, $6 million contract. They asked wheth...

HOUR 3: NCAA Tournament Tier List + March Madness Trivia Part 3 + Receipts Part 2

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Valenti made a tier list, which the guys guessed to begin the hour. Then, they did their final March Madness trivia segment of the week before giving ...

HOUR 4: Mike & Rico's Bet + Final NCAA Tournament Predictions

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The guys ended today's show with their final thoughts ahead of the start of the NCAA Tournament tomorrow.

Does Valenti Have Any Chance To Win This Bet Against Rico?

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Who will win the NCAA Tournament this year?

March Madness Receipts Part 2| 3-18-26

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The guys do the second part of their NCAA Tournament receipts segment.

March Madness Trivia Part 3 | 3-18-26

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The guys go through the final March Madness trivia segment of the week.

NCAA Tournament Tier List

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Valenti has the guys guess the teams from his list of teams that could make the Final Four and teams that could actually win it all.

The People Chime In On Lions' Conservative Plan

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Rico take your Lions calls.

Have We Figured Out Who Brad Holmes Is As A GM At This Point?

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is Brad Holmes always going to prioritize the defensive line this little?

Reacting To Another Underwhelming Lions Signing

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Valenti and Rico break down the Lions signing DE D.J. Wonnum to a 1-year deal.

March Madness Receipts Part 1| 3-18-26

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The guys give their predictions for the NCAA Tournament.

Taking Your Calls On Your March Madness Plans

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Rico hear from the people on how/where they'll be watching the round of 64 March Madness games.

How And Where Will You Be Watching The First Round Of The NCAA Tournament?

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The guys discuss what the ideal viewing environment and menu is for the first round of March Madness.

Will You Be Taking PTO For March Madness Tomorrow Or Friday?

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is this year's March Madness as important to you as ones in years past?

FULL SHOW: Tuesday, March 17th

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Valenti, Rico, and Kenny had a conversation about the likelihood of the Red Wings making the playoffs to kick off today's show. They briefly touched o...

HOUR 1: Will The Red Wings Miss The Playoffs? + NBA Expansion Talk + CBB Fastbreak

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Rico brought Kenny into the fold at the beginning of the show to share whether he's still all-out on the Red Wings making the playoffs. Then,...

HOUR 2: Tarik Skubal Not Pitching In The WBC + Care Factor In Tonight's Final

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Rico opened the second hour wondering if people would have liked to see Tarik Skubal pitch in the WBC Finals tonight between the USA and Vene...

HOUR 3: CBB Fastbreak + Part 2 Of This Week's March Madness Trivia

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

David joined for another CBB Fastbreak to begin the third hour. Then, the guys did the second March Madness trivia segment of the week.

HOUR 4: Which Event You'd Rather Watch Tonight + Your Final Calls

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The guys put a bow on today's show with a debate about which event they'd rather watch tonight, the WBC or the NCAA Tournament First Four games. Then,...

Will You Be Watching The First Four Or The WBC Finals?

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Valenti and Rico have a discussion about what they'll be tuning into tonight.

March Madness Trivia Part 2 | 3-17-26

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The guys do the second March Madness trivia segment of the week.

A Suprise Upset And Sweet 16 Team From Each Region | CBB Fastbreak

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The guys are joined by David, who offers an upset and surprise Sweet 16 team from each of the 4 regions.

The People Chime In On The WBC/Skubal Conversation

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Rico take some of your Skubal/WBC calls.

Does The WBC Have Any Real Meaning?

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The guys continue their WBC/Skubal conversation.

Do You Think Tarik Skubal Should Have Been Pitching Tonight In The WBC Classic?

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Would you have been frustrated if Skubal pitched tonight?

Non #1 Seeds That Could Make The Final Four This Year | CBB Blitz

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

David joins with some teams that could cut down the nets on their way to the Final Four.

The Pros And Cons For NBA Expansion

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Rico react to a report about the NBA's interest in adding at least 2 expansion franchises.

Should We Be Confident In The Red Wings Making The Playoffs?

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Kenny have a conversation about the odds for the Red Wings to make the playoffs and whether they're both confident they will do that.

Valenti Can't Understand Parents Prioritizing Youth Sports On Sundays

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The guys begin the show with a discussion about youth sports before asking Kenny whether he still thinks the Red Wings will miss the playoffs.

Tigers Prospect Derek Berg Talks Former West Point Teammate Connelly Early | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Bradfo catches up with Tigers Prospect and West Point Grad Derek Berg to talk Connelly Early, his trans...

FULL SHOW: Monday, March 16th

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Valenti and Rico kicked off the first show of the week by diving right into the MSU and Michigan basketball March Madness talk. They broke down each t...

HOUR 1: Michigan/MSU Tournament Draw Reactions + March Madness Upset Alerts

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Rico began with their reactions to Michigan and Michigan State's tournament draws. They offered a few opinions and took your calls before Dav...

HOUR 2: What A 76 Team Tournament Would Look Like, Bruce Pearl's Rant, Top March Madness Things Valenti & Rico Are Excited About

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mike went through what a hypothetical expanded NCAA Tournament would look like. Then, he shared some thoughts about what Bruce Pearl had to say about ...

HOUR 4: Championship Or Bust For MSU And Michigan + Your Final Calls

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Rico took a different angle to their earlier conversation about MSU and Michigan to begin the final hour. They wrapped up the show hearing fr...

HOUR 3: March Madness Trivia Part 1 + Kenny's Blind Ranking With Stoney

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The guys did their first of multiple March Madness trivia segments this week before ribbing Kenny about his blind ranking when he hosted with Stoney o...

Taking Your Calls On MSU/Michigan Tournament Expectations

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The guys hear from the people for the final time of the show.

Is It Championship Or Bust For Michigan and MSU?

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The guys wonder if there should be a championship or bust mentality for not only Michigan but MSU basketball as well.

The Guys Poke Fun At Kenny's Blind Ranking With Stoney On Saturday

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mike has some fun at Kenny's expense.

March Madness Trivia Part 1 | 3-16-26

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The guys do the first edition of this week's NCAA Tournament trivia.

The Things Mike and Rico Are Most Excited About This NCAA Tournament

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Rico each give 5 things they're most excited about in this upcoming NCAA Tournament.

Valenti Has A Gripe With Bruce Pearl

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mike has some candid comments for Bruce Pearl and his public frustrations about Auburn during the CBB Selection Show last night on CBS.

What A 76 Team NCAA Tournament Would Look Like

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mike runs through the hypothetical of his biggest nightmare coming true.

NCAA Tournament Upset Alerts | CBB Blitz

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

David joins with some potential matchups that could end up in upsets in this year's NCAA Tournament.

Taking Your Calls On MSU And Michigan's Tournament Draws

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The people chime in on what their expectations are for Michigan and MSU basketball in the NCAA Tournament.

What Do Michigan And MSU Basketball Need To Do To Make You Happy?

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The guys wonder what the expectations should be for MSU and Michigan basketball heading into March Madness.

Reacting To Michigan/MSU Basketball's Tournament Draws

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Rico begin the show with their thoughts on Michigan and Michigan State's NCAA Tournament regional draws.

Best Of The Valenti Show w/ Rico On 97.1 The Ticket: How Tatum's Return Impacts Pistons, Can We Say That? NFL Free Agency, And More!

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's Best Of Valenti, Mike and Rico wondered how Jayson Tatum's return will impact the Pistons chances to win the Eastern Conference. Plus, ...

Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: Are You Losing Patience With Brad Holmes? + Should Lions Be NFC North Favorites? + More!

14 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Costa & Jansen get this week's Best Of Lions started with a discussion about their patience with Brad Holmes as he continues to stay passive in free a...

FULL SHOW: Friday, March 13th

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Valenti and Stoney (in for Rico) kicked off the final show of the week with their thoughts on yet another disappointing performance from the Red Wings...

HOUR 1: Red Wings Woes Continue + In Football Today

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The guys reacted to another deflating loss for the Red Wings to begin the show. They asked where the team goes from here and whether they'll even make...

HOUR 2: Are The Lions Planning On Signing Older Veterans Or Are They Taking A Gap Year?

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Stoney and TJ Lang (via a conversation with Valenti) offered two different hypotheses as to the plan (or lack thereof) the Lions are executing this of...

HOUR 3: Valenti's Blind Ranking + Who Said It? + More

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Stoney had Valenti blind rank the all-time Detroit sports figures named Mike this century. Then, they bounced around a few topics before playing "Who ...

HOUR 4: The Most Overrated Things In Detroit + Detroit Sports History

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The guys rounded out the show with a conversation about the most overrated things in Detroit in honor of 313 day.

Hearing The People's Most Overrated Things In Detroit

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Valenti and Stoney take a few of your calls on the most overrated things in Detroit.

What Are The Most Overrated Things In Detroit?

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In honor of 313 day, the guys give their things they think are the most overrated in Detroit

Lions Sign Tyler Conklin + Michigan Basketball Expectations + Kenny Sweats A Bet

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple conversations were had during this packed segment.

Valenti Blind Ranks All-Time Athletes Named Mike In Detroit Sports History

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Stoney has Valenti blind rank the all-time Detroit sports figures named Mike this century.

The People Offer Their Thoughts On What The Lions Could Be Doing

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The guys hear from the people, who let them know if they agree with Stoney or TJ Lang more about the Lions.

Do You Agree With Stoney Or TJ Lang Here?

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Which way are the Lions trying to go (or not go) with their offseason plan?

Top 10 NFL Careers Cut Short | In Football Today

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The guys try to guess David's list of the top 10 NFL careers cut short by injuries or other external factors.

Taking Your Calls On The Red Wings' Continued Slide

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Valenti and Stoney hear from the people regarding another horrendous month of March for the Red Wings.

Where Is The Heart And Fight From The Red Wings?

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The guys continue their conversation about the Red Wings' recent struggles.

Reacting To Another BRUTAL Performance From The Red Wings

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Valenti and Stoney open the show with their disappointing sentiments about the Red Wings.

FULL SHOW: Thursday, March 12th

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Valenti and Rico started with and spent the majority of the show on the Red Wings and their injury updates with Andrew Copp and Dylan Larkin. They sha...

HOUR 1: What's The Future Of Yzerman If The Red Wings Miss The Playoffs? + In Football Today

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The guys began today's show with their reactions to Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan's injury updates for both Dylan Larkin and Andrew Copp, wonderi...

HOUR 2: Red Wings Conversation Continued + More Of Your Calls

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Rico carried the Red Wings conversation into the second hour.

HOUR 3: CBB Teams Under The Most Pressure + Lions' Introspection

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Valenti and Rico went through the CBB teams with the most pressure going into March Madness before looking at the Lions' situation through the lens th...

HOUR 4: Red Wings Revisited + Lions Let Al-Quadin Muhammad Go To The Buccaneers

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The guys began the final hour with some more thoughts on the Red Wings. Then, they reacted in real time to the news that former Lions DE Al-Quadin Muh...

Taking Your Calls On Lions Not Bringing Back Al-Quadin Muhammad

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The people chime in for the final time of today's show.

Valenti Loses It Over Lions Not Re-Signing Al-Quadin Muhammad

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mike can't understand why the Lions let DE Al-Quadin Muhammad go over only $6 million.

Looking At The Lions Situation Through Today's Red Wings Lens

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Should we start looking at Brad Holmes more critically?

CBB Programs Facing The Most Pressure Going Into March Madness | 3-12-26

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

David joins with some college basketball programs that are facing pressure going into the NCAA Tournament.

More Of The People Chime In With Their Red Wings Frustrations

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The guys take more of your calls on the Red Wings.

Where Are The Reinforcements For The Red Wings?

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The guys go through the list of Red Wings prospects and frustratingly explain why each are not ready to get called up to help the team.

NFL Free Agency Winners And Losers | In Football Today

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

David joins with some winners and losers from free agency.

Taking Your Calls On Where You Stand With The Red Wings/Yzerman Conversation

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Valenti and Rico hear from the people on their Red Wings talk.

Will The Red Wings' Lack Of Accountability Help Steve Yzerman Keep His Job?

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mike, Rico, and Kenny continue to voice their concerns about the state of the Red Wings.