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.
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Best Of The Valenti Show w/ Rico On 97.1 The Ticket: Can We Say That? + Why The NFL Is Unwatchable + More!
On this week's Best Of Valenti, the guys begin with their usual "Can We Say That?" Monday staple. Then, Mike vents his frustrations about the over-officiating and other g
Oct 18 1 h 01 min
Best Of The Red Wings on 97.1 The Ticket: What Does Alex DeBrincat’s Extension Mean? And When Will Larkin Saga End?
Alex DeBrincat signs up for seven more years in Detroit. What does it say about both parties? And is a darkhorse suitor emerging for Dylan Larkin?
Oct 17 1 h 08 min
Kickoff with Boomer Esiason and Mike Valenti for Week 6 in the NFL
From 'Kickoff with Boomer & Valenti' (subscribe here): Kickoff with Boomer and Valenti: A TNF dud, Bills, Rams and Niners concerns, picks of the week, BOLD predictions an
Oct 17 44 min
Full Show: Green Bay's sigh of relief, Cowboys defensive woes, Josh Allen praise & more!
From 'Stinkin' Truth Podcast' (Subscribe Here): Mark Schlereth and Mike Evans talk about how the Packers can breathe a sigh of relief after their big win against the Bear
Oct 17 44 min
FULL SHOW: Friday, October 16th
Valenti and Rico got the last show of the week started with another conversation about the CFP's expansion to 24 teams, this time about whether schools like Michigan and
Oct 16 2 h 21 min
HOUR 1: Could The Big Ten And Other Conferences Implode Now? + Prop Bet Casino
Mike and Rico discussed whether Michigan & Ohio State, among other schools, could leave the Big Ten now that the regular season is essentially meaningless. They heard fro
Oct 16 42 min
HOUR 2: Will You Be Operating Out Of Spite Or Apathy With MSU & Michigan's Games Tomorrow?
Going off of their first hour topics, the guys asked a question to Michigan and MSU football fans in the second hour.
Oct 16 37 min
HOUR 3: The Picks + More Thoughts On The State Of College Football
Mike, Rico, David, and Paul (sans TJ Lang) did "The Picks" to open up the third hour. Then, they dove right back into their ongoing conversation about the lack of care in
Oct 16 32 min
HOUR 4: Lions To Make A Trade? + Reacting To Josh Jacobs' Probable Return Next Week In Detroit
The guys talked Lions in the final hour, starting with their reactions to a Detroit Free Press report by Dave Birkett about the possibility of Brad Holmes making a pre-de
Oct 16 28 min
Are You Worried About Josh Jacobs' Probable Return Next Week Vs The Lions?
Mike and Rico react to the news that Josh Jacobs has been removed from the commissioner's exempt list and will be eligible to play next week against the Lions.
Oct 16 10 min
Are The Lions Planning On Making A Trade Before The Deadline?
Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press had some interesting comments regarding the Lions, and the guys react to them.
Oct 16 12 min
The Picks | 10-16-26
The guys (sans TJ Lang on a Lions bye week) give their picks for this weekend in football.
Oct 16 10 min
The People Respond Mike's Question About Michigan & MSU
How do MSU and/or Michigan fans feel about their teams' matchups tomorrow?
Oct 16 13 min
Are You Watching Out Of Spite Or Apathy With Both Michigan & MSU Tomorrow?
Mike asks a question about both Michigan and MSU's games tomorrow.
Oct 16 7 min
Rico's Prop Bet Casino | 10-16-26
The guys do this week's edition of the Prop Bet Casino.
Oct 16 9 min
Hearing From CFB Fans: Could Michigan, Ohio State, & More Teams Leave The Big Ten?
CFB fans chime into the conversation via calls and texts.
Oct 16 10 min
The Death Of CFB Conferences Continued
The guys continue to examine the potential effect the 24-team CFP will have on conferences, especially the Big Ten.
Oct 16 12 min
Is It Inevitable That Michigan And Ohio State Will Leave The Big Ten?
Have conferences become obsolete with the expansion of the CFP to 24 teams?
Oct 16 9 min
FULL SHOW: Thursday, October 15th
Spent the entirety of today's show with their extended thoughts on the CFP's reported decision to expand to 24 teams.
Oct 15 2 h 20 min
HOUR 1: Reactions To CFP's Rumored Expansion To 24 Teams + Survivor Pool Week 6
The guys could not contain their frustrations about the CFP expansion to 24 teams at the start of the show. They took a break from this charged-up conversation to do week
Oct 15 39 min
What listeners say
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Decent radio show. Used to be better when Mike was alone. Rico is useless. All they do is lather up and agree with each other.
Football content is top notch. Must listen for Lions fans and college football fans.
Valenti should never talk about baseball because he doesn’t care about the sport and it shows. Always unprepared baseball takes and analysis.
Love that they post full shows and complete hours on the podcast platforms now. Makes listening so much easier for a commuter.
Krame1bt · Jan 2024
I have always liked listening to Mike. I wasn’t sure I’d like someone with Mike but Rico has been great. I see a lot of “stick to sports” reviews. I feel different about that. This show has evolved to more than just sports. Sports is the anchor but I like mixing it up sometimes. Plus sports didn’t exist for 3 months. What did you want them to talk about? I’m a fan. Keep it up guys!
Jaymc41 · May 2021
I’m a Michigan guy living in another state, my brother told me about his show about a year ago. I look forward for my daily fix, this Player tells the truth! Even went I don’t agree, it’s refreshing to hear someone be brutally honest. I wish they would just play the entire show and not 2 x 10-13 minute segments. Valenti is not just some loudmouth saying edgy crap, he offers very insightful “outside the box” commentary.
Colter Walls · Apr 2020
I’ve been listening for over 10 years and while I don’t always agree, Mike and staff always seemed balanced and willing to listen to most any thoughtful opinions! Great, great show! The best in the country... I know because I now live in California and there is nothing like the Valenti show out here. Thankfully, I can listen to the podcasts and Always Aggravated... Keep up the great work!
Tom Nexus151 · Mar 2020
Ever since Sully left, the daily podcast has been wildly inconsistent. I want to hear highlights from the show, especially the Friday football picks!!! Cramming Rico’s 5-star snooze-fest down our throats smacks of “trying too hard to include the new guy.” I LOVE the daily show, and I’m so glad Rico is on board, but many days I’m only able to catch snippets of the broadcast so I rely on the podcast to get my fix. PLEASE tighten up the peripherals!
UMichTbn · Nov 2020
I like some of Mike’s takes, but the rest of the staff are just yes men unwilling or unable to challenge or contradict him. Sound effects and sexual innuendo jokes are sophmorish at best and take away from the overall content. New content isn’t provided consistently. Get your act together Mike! Show has gone down in past year
TroyBoy518 · Nov 2021
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