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
Best Of The Valenti Show On 97.1 The Ticket: MSU Hires New AD, Mike Blind Ranks "Good" Dudes, & More!
On this week's Best Of Valenti, the guys begin with their reactions to MSU hiring Dan Bartholomae as their new athletic director. Then, Stoney both has Mike blind rank some of the worst people to ever play sports AND goes through some of the random miscellaneous topics floating through his mind. Mike and Brendan Schabath round out this Best Of with a conversation about 2 new absurd CFB NIL stories
Best of Red Wings on 97.1 The Ticket: 100 GM Candidates and will Larkin be back with the team?
It's hard to expect the Red Wings have 100 GM candidates and could Dylan Larkin really come back to the Red Wings?
Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: What To Do At Center + Could Brad Holmes Trade For a DB? + More!
Costa & Jansen wonder where the Lions can go at center following the injury to Cade Mays. Plus, Karsch & Anderson talk to some callers about whether Brad Holmes could trade for a DB, Valenti & Brendan Schabath discuss Sam LaPorta's injury, and much more!
FULL SHOW: Friday, August 21st
Valenti and Brendan Schabath (in for Rico) opened up today's show with a conversation about a meltdown from Sergio Garcia at this past Masters that may or may not have incidentally ended LIV Golf. They carried this into the second hour before reacting to the latest undesirable report about the discord between Jalen Duren and the Pistons in their ongoing "negotiations". The guys talked about why ju
HOUR 1: The Golf Meltdown That Ended LIV Golf + Fair Or Foul? Part 1
Brendan shared some information about a specific meltdown from Sergio Garcia at this past year's Masters that may or may not have ruined LIV Golf for good. This turned into a conversation about the worst meltdowns they (or others) have had on the golf course. They rounded out the first hour with part 1 of "Fair Or Foul?"
HOUR 2: More On Worst Golf Meltdowns + Concerning Report About Duren/Pistons Negotiations
The guys carried over their conversation about golf meltdowns into the second hour. Then, they reacted to and discussed a report that paints the Duren/Pistons "negotiations" in an even more negative light.
HOUR 3: Fair Or Foul? Part 2 + More Reinstatements For CFB/CBB + Who Said It?
Brendan had some more "Fair Or Foul" scenarios to open the third hour. Then, the guys quickly touched on the new rulings from judges to reinstate players across CBB/CFB and discussed why they think judges need to stay out of college sports before doing "Who Said It?".
HOUR 4: Tigers Bullpen Unlucky? + Overall Issues With Analytics In Sports
Valenti and Brendan began the final hour with their thoughts on an article by the Detroit Free Press highlighting the "unluckiness" of the Tigers bullpen. They pushed back on that while opening up the conversation to a broader one about the issues with analytics in other sports.
How Much Do We Overvalue Analytics In Sports?
The article about the Tigers bullpen being "unlucky" prompts a conversation about analytics as a whole in sports.
Are You Buying That The Tigers' Bullpen Has Been "Unlucky"?
An article in the Detroit Free Press is making a lot of excuses for the horrendous Tigers bullpen.
Valenti On Latest NCAA Reinstatements: "We Have To Get The Courts Out Of Sports"
Mike is fed up with the number of older players getting reinstated in college football/basketball by judges across the country.
Fair Or Foul? Part 2 | 8-21-26
The guys do part 2 of "Fair or Foul?"
Valenti On The Latest In The Duren/Pistons Saga: "I'm Tired Of This"
This new Duren/Pistons report is NOT ideal...
Is Brendan Crazy For Booking Tee Times This Way?
Brendan tells Mike why he prefers the old-fashioned way of making tee times and the people react.
Fair Or Foul? Part 1| 8-21-26
The guys participate in a "Fair Or Foul?"
Taking Your Calls On Your Worst Golf Meltdown/The Worst One You've Seen
The guys bring a few people in on the golf meltdown conversation.
How Bad Do You Melt Down On The Golf Course?
Valenti and Brendan continue their conversation about meltdowns in golf.
This Is A HISTORIC Golf Meltdown
Did this single fit of rage cause the demise of LIV Golf?
FULL SHOW: Thursday, August 20th
Valenti and Brendan Schabath (in for Rico) kicked off the show with their reactions to new MSU AD Dan Bartholomae's comments during his introductory press conference. They asked what he will have to do to bring Spartan fans back into the MSU football program. The guys made sure to also address the Red Wings' GM search and the latest on Sam LaPorta's injury before finishing out the show.
HOUR 1: What New MSU AD Dan Bartholomae Has To Do To Rejuvenate Football Team + In Football Today
Mike and Brendan reacted to what new MSU AD Dan Bartholomae had to say in his introductory press conference. Then, they took a few of your calls on the topic before rounding out the first hour by talking about the top NFL players over 30.
HOUR 2: Red Wings' Ginormous GM Candidate List + More MSU/Bartholomae Calls
The guys quickly touched on the extremely wide list of names the Red Wings have considered to fill their vacant GM role before jumping right back to some calls and texts from the listeners about what Dan Bartholomae would have to do to get you reinvested in the MSU football program.
HOUR 3: Fair Or Foul? + 2 More Absurd NIL/CFB-Related Stories
Brendan presented a "Fair Or Foul" to open the third hour. Then, the guys discussed the LaNorris Sellers internship news + the restraining order granted to Anthony Hankerson and others to gain another year of college eligibility.
HOUR 4: LaPorta Injury News + Latest With The Red Wings GM Search
The guys began the final hour by reacting to the Sam LaPorta injury news. Then, they shared some thoughts about the Red Wings GM search after a report from the Detroit Free Press's Helene St. James shone a negative light on it, before being joined by Riger in cross-talk to wrap up the show.
What Is Actually Going On With The Red Wings GM Search?
Mike and Brendan return to their earlier conversation about the Red Wings GM search, this time discussing whether it's concerning that we still have no information about the hiring process.
Is There Real Cause For Concern With Sam LaPorta's Injury?
The guys try to decipher Dan Campbell's comments about Sam LaPorta's injury and tie them into the latest with Brian Branch, Kerby Joseph, and the secondary as a whole.
These 2 College Football/NIL Stories Are...Absurd To Say The Least
The guys discuss the news about LaNorris Sellers and the temporary restraining order granted to Seahawks RB Anthony Hankerson to return to college football.
Fair Or Foul? | 8-20-26
Brendan co-hosting with Mike means one thing: Fair Or Foul is back!
Hearing From The People On Dan Bartholomae & Red Wings Wide GM Search
The people chime in on the two main topics of the day.
The Red Wings Had HOW MANY GM Candidates?!
The Red Wings might not know what they're doing here.
The Top NFL Players Over 30 Years Old | In Football Today
Paul Serra joins with a list of the top NFL players over 30, which the guys try to guess and eventually react to.
How Can Dan Bartholomae Get You To Buy Back Into MSU Football?
The guys hear from a few MSU fans about what could bring them back to MSU Football.
Valenti is NOT Moved By New MSU AD Dan Bartholomae's Comments
Mike and Brendan Schabath (in for Rico) react to what new MSU AD Dan Bartholomae had to say in his introductory press conference.
FULL SHOW: Wednesday, August 19th
Valenti and Stoney (in for Rico again) opened the show following a brutal Tigers loss with their quick reactions to the result. They then immediately spent some time discussing the decision by the University of Michigan to allow advertisements in The Big House for the first time in its 99-year history. Then, the guys went through a list of the most overpaid players in the NFL, allowed Stoney to ru
HOUR 1: Reacting To Another Tigers Choke + Michigan Allowing Ads In The Big House In 2026
The guys shared their frustrations about the Tigers' 9th-inning blown lead to the Pirates, who walked off Kenley Jansen to get the win. Then, they decided that was enough Tigers talk and transitioned into a discussion about Michigan's decision to allow advertisements in The Big House for the first time in its 99-year history.
HOUR 2: Most Overpaid NFL Players + Stoney's Miscellaneous Topics/Tigers Stats
Stoney commanded the second and final hour of the show. He started with a list of the most overpaid NFL players before bringing up the random topics he added to the show and the Tigers stats he compiled as well. Then, the guys were joined by Wojo and Riger to wrap up the show.
What Story Do These Tigers Stats From Stoney Tell?
Stoney has some Tigers stats.
Miscellaneous Topics From The Mind Of Michael Stone
Stoney goes through the wild topic ideas he had going into today's show.
The Most Overpaid NFL Players At Each Position | 8-19-26
Stoney has a list from CBS Sports of the most overpaid players at each position in the NFL, which Valenti reacts to.
Hearing From The People On Ads In Michigan Stadium
A few more listeners get in on the advertisements in The Big House conversation.
Are You Concerned About Michigan Allowing Ads At The Big House?
The guys hear from a few of the people about their concern levels that Michigan Stadium will have ads this season.
Sponsorships Have Now Infiltrated College Football/Michigan
Michigan Stadium will display advertisements for the first time in its 99-year history. The guys react.
Reacting To BRUTAL Tigers Choke Against Pirates
Valenti and Stoney discuss another blown game by the Tigers, this time in the 9th inning by Kenley Jansen.
FULL SHOW: Tuesday, August 18th
Valenti and Stoney (in for Rico) opened up the show with a lively debate about Roger Goodell's comments signaling a future NFL expansion into Europe. They stuck with this topic until addressing something that (might be) wrong about Stoney and his Detroit sports-viewing habits. The guys then spent the second half of the show with a conversation about an even more egregious NIL story and, finally, a
HOUR 1: Roger Goodell's Concerning Comments About NFL Expansion + In Football Today
The guys immediately began the show by addressing NFL commissioner Roger Goodell's comments about the league expanding into Europe in the future. They went back and forth on how bad of an idea this is and what it says about the sports world as a whole before wrapping up the first hour, joined by David equipped with a list of NFL coaches/players who are already on the hot seat to begin this season.
HOUR 2: NFL Expansion Into Europe Continued + Is Stoney Crazy For Doing This?
The guys carried over their frustrations about Roger Goodell's comments about the NFL expanding into Europe into the second hour. They heard from a few more of the people on this topic before shifting to a discussion about whether Stoney is crazy for watching every single Detroit sports game, no matter how bad the respective team is.
HOUR 3: Valenti's Blind Ranking + More Absurd NIL Stories
Stoney had Valenti blind rank the top 10 worst people (not athletes) to play professional sports to begin the hour. Then, they got into a discussion about the ever-devolving state of college sports under NIL, stemming from new stories.
HOUR 4: How Likely Would A Red Wings-Larkin Reunion Be/How Would It Be Received?
The guys spent the final hour of the show reacting to the news that Dylan Larkin could return to the Red Wings for training camp now that Steve Yzerman is out of the picture.
The People Chime In On The Larkin Report
The guys get the people in on the final conversation of the day, whose reactions are pretty interesting.
Larkin Report Discussion Part 2
The guys keep their conversation about Dylan Larkin potentially returning to the team with Steve Yzerman out of the picture going.
This New Larkin Report Has The Guys Confounded
Dylan Larkin might show up to training camp and play this season. What?!
Valenti Responds To Stoney's Thoughts About MSU Hiring Dan Bartholomae
The guys have a discussion about MSU's hiring of Dan Bartholomae as the new Athletic Director.
CBB Player Re-Instated, Joins 9th School In 9 Years
The guys react to a few absurd NIL-related stories.
Valenti's Blind Ranking Of "Good Dudes" | 8-18-26
Stoney has Valenti blind rank some of the worst people to ever play sports.
Is Stoney Wrong For Feeling This Way About Detroit Sports?
Stoney needs to watch every Detroit sports game, no matter how bad the team is. Is this crazy? Valenti sure thinks so.
Hearing From More Of The People About Potential European NFL Teams
Valenti and Rico get a strong response from the listeners regarding their conversation about Roger Goodell's comments.
Has The NFL Gone Too Far?
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
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?
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
Roger Goodell wants to do WHAT with the NFL??
Previewing Today's Show
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?
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
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
Valenti asks Tigers' fans to not overreact despite the team's recent winning ways.
HOUR 2: Dan Campbell's Terrion Arnold Comments Are Ridiculous
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
Valenti & Rico play Can We Say??? and ask pertinent NFL questions, while also discussing MSU's hiring of a new athletic director.
HOUR 4: Brad Holmes' is Seemingly in Hiding
Valenti & Rico wrap the show up by replaying Campbell's comments and laying into Brad Holmes.
Valenti is Not Overreacting About the Tigers
Valenti refuses to buy into the Tigers' hype following their recent hot streak.
Where Has Brad Holmes Been?
Valenti & Rico wonder why Brad Holmes hasn't spoken to media since the NFL Draft.
Dan Campbell's "Good Dude" Comments Are Unacceptable
Valenti tears into Dan Campbell for calling Terrion Arnold a "good dude" in his press conference.
Rico's Senior Night Idea Comes True at OSU
Rico's idea of having senior night on opening day of the football season has come to reality as OSU announced their senior night will take place opening day.
MSU Hires a New Athletic Director
Valenti & Rico react to Dan Bartholomae being named Michigan State University's new athletic director.
Brad Holmes Set Dan Campbell's Press Conference Up For Failure
Valenti & Rico speak about Brad Holme's leaving Dan Campbell high & dry at the podium, leading to Campbell's shortsighted comments.
Valenti Is Fed Up With The Lions' Front Office
Valenti explodes on Brad Holmes & The Lions' front office for the lack of comments on the release of Terrion Arnold
Best Of The Valenti Show w/ Rico On 97.1 The Ticket: Excitement Levels For CFB, Langdon/Duren Thoughts, & More!
On this week's Best Of Valenti, the guys have a discussion about whether they're excited for this upcoming college football season. Plus, Mike gives his take on whether Trajan Langdon overplayed his hand with Jalen Duren, the guys react to Bryce Underwood's comments about The Game, and much more!
Best Of The Tigers on 97.1 The Ticket: Tigers Move Into A Playoff Spot! How?? And Will It Last?
The Tigers are making another improbable playoff push — which one national analyst says is bad for baseball. Can they keep it up after trading Skubal and Mize? Plus, A.J. Hinch calls in.
FULL SHOW: Friday, August 14th
Valenti and Rico began today's show by immediately diving into the bombshell report from the Detroit Free Press detailing gross mismanagement of the Red Wings during Steve Yzerman's tenure. They ripped Yzerman and owner Chris Ilitch apart for a good portion of the show. They also took some time to talk about their interest levels in the preseason, and specifically the Lions preseason.
HOUR 1: The Shocking Report Of Red Wings/Yzerman Incompetence + In Football Today
The guys thought the Red Wings were dysfunctional before today. Then they read the latest report from the Detroit Free Press, which greatly amplified their sentiments towards the team and Steve Yzerman's tenure as GM.
Mike and Rico reacted to this throughout the hour before mixing in some football in the last segment.
HOUR 2: Differing Opinions Regarding NFL Preseason
Mike and Rico couldn't see eye-to-eye about the preseason in the second hour of the show.
HOUR 3: Red Card, Yellow Card, Or No Card + Valenti's Good Deed For Jeremy Otto + Who Said It?
Corbin joined the guys to do the new staple "Red Card, Yellow Card, Or No Card". Then, Mike revealed the good deed he did for Jeremy Otto: buying spices for him that he can use when grilling (because apparently Otto hasn't been seasoning anything). The guys rounded out the hour playing "Who Said It?"
HOUR 4: Resetting The Red Wings Conversation
Mike and Rico spent the final hour with some more thoughts on the Detroit Free Press's scathing article about the supposed incompetence within the Red Wings organization under Steve Yzerman's "leadership".
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