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.

Best of the Red Wings on 97.1 The Ticket: Steve Yzerman's Concerning Comments

In the best of the Red Wings on 97.1 The Ticket this week, The Valenti Show, Karsch & Anderson & Costa & Jansen with Heather break down some pre-season comments made by Steve Yzerman

09-21
39:12

Best Of The Valenti Show On 97.1 The Ticket: Officiating Issues In The NFL, Brady's Conflict Of Interest, and More!

Mike and Rico kick off this week's Best Of Valenti with a complaint about the officiating problem in the NFL. Plus, they talk about Tom Brady's conflict of interest as an NFL owner and broadcaster, more frustrating comments from Steve Yzerman, and much more!

09-21
49:22

Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: Ross Tucker Previews Lions-Ravens, Lions Offense Concerns, and More!

Costa & Jansen are joined by Ross Tucker to preview Lions-Ravens. Plus, Karsch & Anderson wonder if the Lions' offense is going to be okay and Valenti explains why he'd rather have Baker Mayfield as Lions QB instead of Jared Goff.

09-20
01:03:48

Best Of The Tigers on 97.1 The Ticket: Are We Witnessing A Total Collapse?

The Tigers are collapsing before our very eyes. How did they get here? And can they fix it?? The season hangs in the balance.

09-20
01:12:15

FULL SHOW: Friday, September 19th

Mike and Rico got this Football Friday show going with a question about MSU/Michigan football and the Lions, and which of these teams has the most to prove this weekend. The guys were joined by TJ Lang in the second hour to get his opinion on the inaugural topic of the day before they previewed Lions-Ravens on Monday night and did "The Picks". Then, they finished out the show revisiting their conversation on MSU/Michigan.

09-19
02:37:14

HOUR 1: Lions/Michigan/MSU Question + Prop Bet Casino

The guys started today's show asking which of the Lions + Michigan & MSU football have the most to prove this weekend. Then, they did the Prop Bet Casino to round out the hour.

09-19
41:31

HOUR 2: TJ Lang Joins To Preview Lions-Ravens + Do The Picks

TJ Lang joined the guys in the second hour in his weekly Friday spot to answer Valenti's question of the day, preview Lions-Ravens, and do The Picks.

09-19
38:40

HOUR 3: Who Said It?, More Of Your Calls, Marcus Davenport Discussion

Mike and Rico began a packed third hour with "Who Said It?" Then, they took more of your Lions/MSU/Michigan calls before they had a discussion about the status of Marcus Davenport and their frustrations with his lack of availability.

09-19
33:04

HOUR 4: Will Michigan Win Tomorrow? + What's Your Gameplan For Watching MSU At 11pm Tomorrow?

Mike and Rico began the final hour revisiting their conversations earlier about Michigan and Michigan State football. They took some more of your calls and read your ticket texts ahead of Tigers baseball.

09-19
36:47

Taking Your Calls On If Michigan Will Win + If You're Watching MSU At 11pm Tomorrow

The guys hear from more of the people, this time in response to the two topics they've posed in the final hour.

09-19
09:51

Will Michigan Win Tomorrow Vs. Nebraska?

The guys offer their opinions on whether they think Michigan will beat Nebraska tomorrow.

09-19
11:10

Will Marcus Davenport Miss Significant Time?

Valenti and Rico wonder about the status of Marcus Davenport and if he's set to miss an extended period of time with a chest injury.

09-19
08:40

More Of The People Chime In On Lions/MSU/Michigan Question

Mike and Rico take a few more of your calls in response to the question they posed earlier.

09-19
06:50

The Picks | 9-19-25

The guys + TJ give their picks for this weekend in football.

09-19
15:12

TJ's Critical Question Of The Week

Mike asks TJ Lang his critical question this week.

09-19
14:18

What Injuries Will The Lions Face This Monday Night?

The guys and TJ discuss some potential injury absences for the Lions this Monday night.

09-19
08:38

Ravens -5.5 vs Lions | Cash the Ticket

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09-19
05:32

TJ Lang Answers The Lions/MSU/Michigan Question

TJ offers his two cents on which of the Lions and Michigan/MSU football has the most to prove this week.

09-19
11:15

Rico's Prop Bet Casino | 9-19-25

The guys give their picks for this week's Prop Bet Casino.

09-19
16:23

Taking Your Calls On Lions, MSU, and Michigan Question

The people chime in on today's topic of the day.

09-19
08:19

Rodrigo Cortez

Ricos takes are dumb

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Golden boy

Skip made millions out of being a troll

08-18 Reply

Paul M

Rico, love the podcast. However, what is with the Exorcist-type music that plays about every two or three minutes? Very weird.

01-09 Reply

Brooks Hooley

Evan's audio sounds great.

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Brooks Hooley

I like this pod. I do have to ask though ... did Always Aggravated kick it when Sully left?

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