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**The Valenti Show**

The Valenti Show with Rico is Detroit’s must-listen daily sports show — where strong opinions meet smart analysis. Hosted by Mike Valenti and Rico Beard, The Valenti Show brings unfiltered takes on the biggest national stories and dives deep into all-things-Detroit sports: the Lions, Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings, Michigan and Michigan State. Whether it’s NFL drama, playoff stakes or college football storylines, Valenti and Rico tell it like it is — no fluff, no fan service, just real talk. Catch The Valenti Show with Rico live Monday through Friday 2pm – 6pm EST on 97.1 The Ticket (WXYT). Full episodes, individual hours and show highlights drop daily wherever you get your podcasts.

Latest Episodes:

Has The NFL Gone Too Far? Aug 18, 2026

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The guys go a little further in depth in their conversation about Roger Goodell's comments teasing European NFL teams.

Who Is On The Hot Seat Going Into The 2026 NFL Season? | In Football Today Aug 18, 2026

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David joins with some NFL coordinators and players who could be gotten rid of if they don't meet expectations.

Do You Support New NFL Teams In Europe? Aug 18, 2026

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The guys let some of the people in on their conversation about Roger Goodell's comments about European expansion.

Valenti & Stoney Are NOT Happy With These Comments From Roger Goodell Aug 18, 2026

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Roger Goodell wants to do WHAT with the NFL??

Previewing Today's Show Aug 18, 2026

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Valenti finally gives Jeremy Otto his seasonings, and he and Stoney (in for Rico) begin the show with some banter.

Best of the Tigers on 97.1 The Ticket: Are Tigers fans overreacting to the White Sox sweep? Aug 18, 2026

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Following a frustrating weekend sweep at the hands of the White Sox, the guys break down why Detroit fans need a reality check about this team's true ceiling. From starting pitching struggles to media spin, it is time to stop the emotional roller coaster and call the season for what it really is.

FULL SHOW: Monday, August 17th Aug 17, 2026

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Valenti & Rico start the show by discussing whether or not Tigers' fans are overreacting to the team's recent hot streak, they go on to discuss Dan Campbell's comments on Terrion Arnold, Rico's senior night idea prediction and more.

HOUR 1: Stop Overreacting About the Tigers Aug 17, 2026

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Valenti asks Tigers' fans to not overreact despite the team's recent winning ways.

HOUR 2: Dan Campbell's Terrion Arnold Comments Are Ridiculous Aug 17, 2026

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Valenti goes in on Dan Campbell for calling Terrion Arnold a "Good Dude" in his press conference.

HOUR 3: NFL Edition of Can We Say??? + MSU Hires New Athletic Director Aug 17, 2026

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Valenti & Rico play Can We Say??? and ask pertinent NFL questions, while also discussing MSU's hiring of a new athletic director.