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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FULL SHOW: Friday, November 13th
Valenti kicked off this Football Friday by asking whether anyone actually wants 9:30 AM football ahead of Sunday's Lions-Patriots game in Germany, then reacted to Jerry J
Nov 13 2 h 22 min
HOUR 1: Thoughts On 9:30 AM Football/18-Game Season + Would You Eat These German Dishes?
Mike was solo again today and opened the show by asking whether anyone actually wants 9:30 AM football as the Lions play the Patriots in Germany on Sunday morning. After
Nov 13 40 min
HOUR 2: TJ Lang Joins To Talk Lions-Patriots +NFL Oversaturation + Officiating + Do The Picks
TJ Lang joined in his usual Friday spot to talk 9:30 AM games, Lions-Patriots, a possible 18-game season, and the oversaturation of the NFL calendar, including what it me
Nov 13 37 min
HOUR 3: Michigan vs Oregon + Weekend Predictions + NIL Contracts + Val Berry Joins
Mike began the third hour by asking whether Michigan has anything left in the tank against Oregon tomorrow, and whether Michigan State can duplicate last Saturday's energ
Nov 13 32 min
HOUR 4: Flight Ground Stop + TJ Lang Returns To Break Down Lions-Patriots + Take Some Final Calls
TJ Lang returned at the top of the final hour, and Valenti reacted to a nationwide FAA ground stop before the two further broke down Sunday's Lions-Patriots matchup in Ge
Nov 13 30 min
Mike & TJ Take Your Final Lions Calls
Valenti and TJ hear from a few Lions fans about their confidence levels going into Sunday's showdown with the Patriots in Germany.
Nov 13 10 min
TJ Lang Returns To Further Break Down Lions-Patriots
TJ Lang can't stay away as he returns to talk Lions-Patriots with Mike.
Nov 13 12 min
Out Of Control NIL Contracts + Val Berry Joins
Valenti reacts to the newest example of NIL insanity before traffic reporter Val Berry joins for a few minutes.
Nov 13 9 min
What Are Your Predictions For MSU, Michigan, & The Lions This Weekend?
Mike takes your calls on how you're feeling about MSU, Michigan, and the Lions this weekend.
Nov 13 12 min
Is There Any Chance Michigan Bounces Back Tomorrow?
Mike isn't too confident in Michigan getting back in the win column against Oregon tomorrow.
Nov 13 10 min
The Picks | 11-13-26
The guys + TJ Lang do "The Picks".
Nov 13 8 min
NFL Officiating Is A MESS
Valenti and TJ discuss the controversial officiating during Commanders-Giants last night.
Nov 13 8 min
Where Does TJ Lang Stand On Oversaturation In The NFL?
TJ Lang chimes in on the topic of today.
Nov 13 8 min
Would You Eat These German Dishes?
David has a list of German foods and asks the guys whether they'd eat them.
Nov 13 7 min
Do The People Agree With Mike About Longer NFL Seasons/Early Sunday Games?
Mike hears from a few of the people in response to his frustrations about a longer NFL season and Sunday morning football.
Nov 13 10 min
Is There An 18-Game NFL Season Incoming?!
The guys react to some comments from Jerry Jones about the likelihood of an extension of the NFL season in the near future.
Nov 13 9 min
Valenti Is NOT Crazy About 9:30 am NFL Games
Is there an oversaturation of football/NFL games?
Nov 13 13 min
FULL SHOW: Thursday, November 12th
With Rico off, Valenti kicked off today's show with his reaction to Elliotte Friedman's latest Red Wings reports, including that Simon Edvinsson has no plans to ever play
Nov 12 2 h 17 min
HOUR 1: Latest Edvinsson/Red Wings Report + Your Calls + Has Paul Tried These Foods?
Mike reacted to Elliotte Friedman's latest Red Wings reports, including that Simon Edvinsson has no plans to ever play for Detroit again and that Shawn Horcoff has turned
Nov 12 41 min
HOUR 2: Valenti Is DONE With Kyle Whittingham + How Far Has Michigan Fallen? + More Red Wings Calls
Valenti opened the second hour by making the case for why Kyle Whittingham is trying to get fired. Then, the guys asked how far Michigan football has fallen while continu
Nov 12 39 min
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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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