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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 Lions Worked Out Some Running Backs: Who Are They? Aug 04, 2026

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Stoney and Rico react to the Lions working out some potential backup running backs.

Will You Be Watching Skubal's First Start With The Dodgers Tonight? Aug 04, 2026

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Tarik Skubal is set to make his debut for the Dodgers tonight. Is it worth watching?

Do Michigan Fans Have An Issue With Whittingham's Comments About OSU? Aug 04, 2026

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The guys read your texts and take your calls on Kyle Whittingham's (lack of) disdain for Ohio State.

Are You Bothered By Kyle Whittingham's Lack Of Disdain For Ohio State? Aug 04, 2026

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Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham says he doesn't hate Ohio State. Do you?

College Football Preseason Top-25 | CFB Blitz Aug 04, 2026

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The guys react to the college football top-25 preseason poll.

Will You Be Voting Today? Aug 04, 2026

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It's election day, and Stoney & Rico break down whether they're voting today and, if so, how.

Will The Lions Pay Jahmyr Gibbs More Than Bijan Robinson Just Got From The Falcons? Aug 04, 2026

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The guys discuss whether Jahmyr Gibbs will get his wish of becoming the highest-paid RB in the league.

Your Thoughts On Harris' Comments + Reacting To Bijan Robinson's Extension Aug 04, 2026

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Stoney and Rico hear from a few more of the people before jumping into the Bijan Robinson extension and what it could mean for Gibbs' hold-in.

Can We Say That? Part 1 | 8-4-26 Aug 04, 2026

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The guys do part 1 of "Can We Say That?"

Reacting To Scott Harris' Comments Yesterday Aug 04, 2026

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Do you like what Scott Harris had to say in his post-deadline press conference?

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