The Valenti Show
The Valenti Show with Rico is Detroit's must-listen daily sports show, hosted by Mike Valenti and Rico Beard. It offers unfiltered takes on national sports stories and deep dives into Detroit sports teams like the Lions, Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings, and Michigan college teams. The show airs live on 97.1 The Ticket (WXYT) and provides full episodes and highlights as podcasts.
Episodes
FULL SHOW: Thursday, June 11th
Valenti and Rico kicked off this short show following another Tigers' win with their thoughts on whether they are bought in enough yet to talk about the team's recent hot stretch. They had some fun at Jeremy Otto's expense, using him as the face of the dissent to their argument and eventually brought him on to allow him to defend himself. The guys wrapped up today's show with their reactions to th
HOUR 1: Are You Team Jeremy Otto Or Valenti? + Another Brendan Sorsby Update
Mike ribbed Jeremy Otto for his enthusiasm over the Tigers' recent hot stretch to begin the show. He turned this into a serious conversation about the dichotomy of the two types of fans. Then, the guys reacted to a Brendan Sorsby update that shows that this will not be ending anytime soon.
HOUR 2: Jeremy Otto Defends Himself + Spurs-Knicks Game 4 Delivers
The guys were joined by Jeremy Otto at the top of the final hour, who was given a chance to defend his honor before Mike and Rico spent the rest of the hour with their reactions to the all-time Knicks comeback win over the Spurs last night.
The Guys React To ELECTRIC NBA Finals Game 4 Last Night
Mike and Rico discuss their experience watching Knicks-Spurs game 4 last night.
Jeremy Otto Defends His Honor
Jeremy Otto gets a chance to respond to Mike's claims about his Tigers fandom.
The Guys React To ANOTHER Brendan Sorsby Update
It doesn't look like the Brendan Sorsby saga is ending anytime soon.
Hearing From The People On The Tigers' Question
Mike and Rico went to the people to hear if they're being too unfair to Jeremy Otto and other Tigers fans like him.
Valenti HATES Position Players Pitching
Mike shares a controversial baseball take.
Is Jeremy Otto Being Naive About The Tigers?
Are you more like Jeremy Otto or Valenti?
FULL SHOW: Wednesday, June 10th
Valenti and Rico spent today's show discussing two separate topics: whether anyone will be able to stop Brendan Sorsby from playing college football and which side of Steve Yzerman/Dylan Larkin you're on after hearing the news that the two of them barely speak.
HOUR 1: Can The Big 12 Or The CFP "Fix" The Sorsby Situation? + NBA Fastbreak
Mike and Rico had some thoughts on whether there's anyone or any entity that can prevent Brendan Sorsby from playing in college football this year to begin the show. They got to the callers quickly and then rounded out the hour talking about some basketball news on an "NBA Fastbreak".
HOUR 2: Are You Team Yzerman Or Larkin After Hearing This News?
It was reported earlier that Steve Yzerman and Dylan Larkin aren't on the best of terms and only speak when needed. Mike and Rico discussed if this changes which side they're on with the Red Wings captain's trade request.
HOUR 3: In Football Today + More Calls On Sorsby/Red Wings Drama
The guys began the third hour with an NFL/CFB "In Football Today" before returning to today's topics.
HOUR 4: Why Valenti Isn't Talking Tigers (Yet) + Final Thoughts On Today's Topics
Mike and Rico addressed their lack of discussion lately regarding the Tigers to begin the final hour. Then, they returned to and expanded on their main topics of the day.
Valenti Explains His Lack Of Tigers Talk + Takes More Of Your Calls
Mike clears up his lack of what he calls "referendum radio" regarding the Tigers and their recent hot streak. Then, the guys go back to the people on today's topics.
Fielding More Of Your Sorsby/Yzerman Vs. Larkin Calls + Texts
The guys open the phone lines again to hear from more of the people on today's topics.
In Football Today | 6-10-26
The guys go through the biggest NFL and CFB news in this "In Football Today".
Hearing From The People On The Latest Larkin/Yzerman News
Mike and Rico go to the people on their Larkin/Yzerman topic.
Are You Team Yzerman Or Team Larkin?
The guys debate which side they're on in the Yzerman/Larkin saga after hearing the latest news regarding the two.
Reacting To The News That Larkin & Yzerman Don't Speak Unless Needed
Mike and Rico aren't surprised by this news about Steve Yzerman and Dylan Larkin's (lack of) relationship.
NBA Fastbreak | 6-10-26
David joins to go through the biggest NBA news in this Fastbreak.
Taking Your Calls On Potential Solutions To The Brendan Sorsby Ruling
The guys hear from the people on who (if anyone) can prevent Brendan Sorsby from competing in college football in 2026.
Can Someone Step In And Solve The Brendan Sorsby Situation?
The guys look around the college sports landscape to see if Brendan Sorsby being allowed to play after admitting to gambling on CFB games can be reversed.
Valenti Thinks The CFP Can Fix This Sorsby Situation
Mike outlines why he thinks the CFP committee can solve the Brendan Sorsby controversy.
FULL SHOW: Tuesday, June 9th
Valenti and Rico got things started with an extended conversation about the potential impacts of the controversial Brendan Sorsby ruling from a Texas judge. They took that topic until the second hour, where they talked about belief in the Tigers and Tarik Skubal's imminent return to the team. The guys spent the third hour discussing the Pistons' need for a stretch big before they reset everything
HOUR 1: Expanding On The Brendan Sorsby Ruling + NBA Fastbreak
Mike and Rico addressed how the Brendan Sorsby ruling from a Texas judge can make the college football landscape even worse. Then, they did an "NBA Fastbreak" to end the first hour.
HOUR 2: Are You Buying The Tigers' Recent Success?
Valenti and Rico spent the entire second hour with a back and forth about the Tigers and Tarik Skubal's imminent return to the team. They took a bunch of your calls throughout.
HOUR 3: In Football Today + How The Pistons Can Compete For A Title
The guys did an "In Football Today" to begin the third hour. Then, they discussed whether the Pistons need to address their lack of a stretch 5 this offseason.
HOUR 4: Today's Topics Revisited
Mike and Rico wrapped up today's show with a reset of all of today's topics.
Revisiting The Sorsby Topic
The guys open the final hour with a return to their Sorsby topic earlier.
The People Chime In On The Pistons Potentially Acquiring A Big Man Shooter
Mike and Rico seek the opinion of the people on their Pistons conversation.
Do The Pistons Need To Acquire A Stretch 5?
Mike and Rico use Wemby and KAT as examples for why the Pistons need to acquire a big man who can shoot the 3.
In Football Today | 6-9-26
The guys go through the biggest NFL news in this "In Football Today".
The People Chime In On Their Belief In The Tigers
Mike and Rico go to the people for their thoughts on the Tigers' recent run and the possibility of trading Tarik Skubal.
Where Should We Be At With The Tigers Right Now?
Valenti and Rico still aren't buying into the recent Tigers hype.
NBA Fastbreak | 6-9-26
Valenti (might) want his Celtics to trade away Jaylen Brown.
Hearing From The People On How The Sorsby Ruling Will Impact CFB
Mike and Rico take your calls and read a few of your ticket texts on their conversation about the Sorsby ruling.
Reacting To Other CFB Programs' Comments On Sorsby Ruling
Rico reads some statements made by other CFB programs about the controversial Brendan Sorsby ruling.
What The Sorsby Ruling Means For The Rest Of College Football
The guys are even more concerned about the future of college football now.
FULL SHOW: Monday, June 8th
Valenti and Rico kicked off this week of shows with a few stories surrounding the NBA Finals and the first Finals game at Madison Square Garden in 27 years. They discussed which of these they're most annoyed with up until the second hour, where they shifted their sights to Dylan Larkin's reported preferred trade destinations. The guys wrapped up today's show with their reactions to the Texas judge
HOUR 1: 3 Annoyances With The NBA Finals + Can We Say That? Part 1
Mike opened the show with his thoughts on 3 separate NBA Finals-related annoyances, explaining which of them he has the biggest problem with. He opened the conversation to the guys + the people before doing part 1 of today's "Can We Say That?" segments.
HOUR 2: Dylan Larkin's Less-Than-Ideal Preferred Trade Destinations
Valenti and Rico wracked their brains to try to figure out if there is any good move the Red Wings could make with the teams that Dylan Larkin has as his preferred trade destinations. They heard from a bunch of the people as well on this topic.
HOUR 3: Can We Say That? Part 2 + More Larkin Calls
The guys did part 2 of "Can We Say That?" to open the third hour. They then returned to the phone lines to hear more reactions about Dylan Larkin's preferred trade destinations.
HOUR 4: Mike's Frustration With The Brendan Sorsby Ruling
Mike and Rico spent the final hour reacting to a Texas judge ruling that Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby can return to school for one more year. They were then joined by Wojo to put a bow on today's show.
A Lawyer Chimes In On The Sorsby Ruling
The guys get a call from a lawyer, who tries to make sense of the judge's ruling in the Brendan Sorsby case.
Valenti Is Furious With The Brendan Sorsby Ruling
Are there any Rules left in college sports?
Taking Your Calls On Larkin's Preferred Trade Destinations
Mike and Rico hear from the people on their Dylan Larkin conversation.
Can We Say That? Part 2 | 6-8-26
The guys do part 2 of "Can We Say That?"
Is There Even A Slightly Favorable Trade The Red Wings Can Make With Larkin's 3 Preferred Destinations?
The guys are feeling pretty hopeless regarding a potential Dylan Larkin trade.
Dylan Larkin Gives His Preferred Trade Destinations...Oh No
Valenti and Rico react to Dylan Larkin's less-than-ideal list of teams he'd like to be traded to by the Red Wings.
Can We Say That? Part 1| 6-8-26
The guys do the first "Can We Say That?" of the day.
Hearing From The People On The Thing You're Most Bothered By Here
Mike and Rico read your texts and take your calls on their main first-hour topic about the 3 NBA-Finals related things that are confounding to Valenti.
Sports Fans Continue To Get The Short End Of The Stick
The guys think tonight's NBA Finals game 3 in New York City represents what's wrong with sports in general.
Which Of These 3 NBA-Finals Related Things Annoy You The Most?
Valenti presents 3 different Finals-centered things and the guys discuss which of the 3 bothers them the most.
Best Of The Valenti Show On 97.1 The Ticket: Eric Weddle Speaks About Underwood, GM You're Most Annoyed With, And More!
On this week's Best Of Valenti, the guys react to some comments from former NFL S Eric Weddle about Michigan QB Bryce Underwood. Plus, they discuss the Detroit sports GM they're most annoyed with, the Tigers' improbable sweep of the Rays, and much more!
Best Of The Red Wings on 97.1 The Ticket: Dylan Larkin Requests Trade!
Dylan Larkin has requested a trade from the Red Wings: All the hottest reaction and trade theories after a bombshell report in the NHL.
Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: Is It Super Bowl Or Bust? + Will The Lions Win The NFC North Easily? + More!
Plenty of topics are covered in this week's Best Of Lions. It starts with Costa & Jansen talking about their expectations for 2026 and whether a Super Bowl should be in mind. Then, Karsch & Anderson have a conversation about whether the Lions will win the NFC North easily, Valenti & Rico react to what the Myles Garrett trade means for the Lions, and much more!
FULL SHOW: Friday, June 5th
Valenti and Rico kicked off and spent the majority of the show with yesterday's news that Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has requested a trade from the team. They broke down this topic in a few different ways and took plenty of your calls throughout the remainder of today's show.
HOUR 1: Addressing 3 Separate Questions Centered Around Larkin's Trade Request + NBA Fastbreak
Mike and Rico offered 3 different questions/topics based on Dylan Larkin requesting a trade from the Red Wings yesterday. They interwove all 3 into their conversation until they finished the hour with an "NBA Fastbreak".
HOUR 2: Yzerman/Larkin Conversation Continued + Stoney Joins To Chime In
Mike and Rico carried their topic of the day into the second hour. They were joined to discuss said topic by Stoney for a few minutes before taking more of your calls throughout the rest of the hour.
HOUR 3: In Football Today + Who Said It?
The guys took a short break from their Larkin trade request discussion to go over the biggest stories in the NFL in an "In Football Today". Then, they did this week's "Who Said It?"
HOUR 4: Final Thoughts + Calls On Larkin/Yzerman Conversation
Mike and Rico rounded out this week of shows with a few more thoughts and calls on today's main topic.
Hearing From A Few More Callers On Yzerman/Dylan Larkin
Mike and Rico go to more of the people on their main topic today.
Revisiting The Dylan Larkin Trade Request Conversation
The guys open the final hour returning to their Dylan Larkin conversation.
In Football Today | 6-5-26
The guys break down the biggest news around the NFL.
More Of Your Calls + Stoney Joins To Talk The Dylan Larkin Situation
Valenti and Rico hear from more of the people before being joined by the Godfather of Sports Radio, Michael Stone, who gives his thoughts on the Dylan Larkin trade request.
What Trades Could The Red Wings Make With Dylan Larkin?
How should Steve Yzerman approach this Dylan Larkin situation?
NBA Fastbreak | 6-5-26
David joins the guys to discuss some NBA Finals-related topics.
Taking Your Calls On Dylan Larkin Situation
Mike and Rico hear from the people about their Dylan Larkin conversation.
Are You Team Larkin Or Yzerman Here?
The guys pick sides in the Larkin trade request situation.
The Guys Present 3 Larkin/Red Wings Topics
Mike and Rico come out of the gates firing with the Larkin trade request conversation.
FULL SHOW: Thursday, June 4th
Valenti and Rico kicked off this Thursday show with their reactions to a report from Buster Olney about a potential shift from the Tigers away from trading Tarik Skubal because of their sweep of the Rays. They explained why this is probably the wrong move before reacting in real time to the news that Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has requested a trade. The guys spent the rest of the show on this
HOUR 1: Tigers Pivoting Away From A Potential Skubal Trade? + In Football Today
The guys shared their frustrations to open the show over a report from ESPN's Buster Olney that the Tigers are so encouraged by their sweep of the Rays that they are now reconsidering their potential plan to trade Tarik Skubal away. They heard from a bunch of the people and then talked about some potential NFL MVPs on an "In Football Today".
HOUR 2: Concern Over Kerby Joseph's Injury + Reacting To Dylan Larkin's Trade Request
Mike and Rico reacted to what Dan Campbell had to say about the latest on Kerby Joseph's potential status for 2026. This topic was abruptly interrupted when they got word of Dylan Larkin requesting a trade from the Red Wings.
HOUR 3: More Thoughts + Calls On Dylan Larkin's Trade Request
Mike and Rico spent the entire third hour breaking down the report that Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has requested a trade.
HOUR 4: Will Burchfield Joins + More Of You Calls On Larkin's Trade Request
Will Burchfield called in at the top of the final hour to give his thoughts on Dylan Larkin requesting a trade from the Red Wings. Then, Mike and Rico went back to the phone lines before Wojo and Riger joined them to wrap up the show.
The People Chime In For The Final Time On Dylan Larkin's Trade Request
Mike and Rico take your final calls on the Dylan Larkin trade request.
Will Burchfield Joins To Talk Dylan Larkin's Trade Request
97.1's own Will Burchfield joins Mike and Rico to react to the news that Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has requested a trade.
Reactions To The Dylan Larkin Trade Request Continued
The guys had more thoughts and took more of your calls on Dylan Larkin asking out of Detroit.
The People Respond STRONGLY To The Dylan Larkin Trade Request Report
Valenti and Rico have no trouble getting engagement from the listeners regarding Dylan Larkin's trade request.
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