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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:

The People Give Their Expectations For Michigan/Michigan State Football This Season Aug 06, 2026

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The guys take some of your calls in response to their MSU/Michigan football expectations conversation.

What Are Realistic Expectations For MSU/Michigan Football? Aug 06, 2026

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Stoney and Rico discuss what would have to happen for MSU and Michigan football to consider it a successful season/

Reacting To Questionable Decision From A.J. Hinch Last Night Aug 06, 2026

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Was it the wrong move for A.J. Hinch to have put Brenan Hanifee in for Tyler Holton last night?

FULL SHOW: Wednesday, August 5 Aug 06, 2026

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On today's episode of The Valenti Show, Stoney & Rico ask if the Tigers are fun again, talk Brad Holme's comments on Jahmyr Gibbs' hold-in, and discuss activities they regret giving up.

HOUR 1: Are The Detroit Tigers Fun Again? Aug 06, 2026

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Rico & Stoney react to fallout of the Tarik Skubal trade and ask the question: Are the Tigers Fun Again?

HOUR 2: How Long Will Jahmyr Gibbs' Hold-In Last? Aug 06, 2026

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Rico & Stoney discuss and take calls on Jahmyr Gibbs' hold-in.

HOUR 4: Can Troy Melton Replace Tarik Skubal? Aug 05, 2026

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Rico & Stoney recap the Tigers' trade deadline and ask if Troy Melton can be the next ace for the team.

Blind Ranking Defunct Stores Aug 05, 2026

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Rico gives Stoney a list of defunct stores to blindly rank.

An Akron Team Is Letting Fans Call Plays Aug 05, 2026

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Stoney & Rico react to the University of Akron announcing their fan promotion called "Offensive Coordinator of the Game."

What Do You Wish you Never Gave Up Cont. Aug 05, 2026

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Rico & Stoney continue their conversation with callers on the activities they wish they never gave up.

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