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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.
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.
FULL SHOW: Tuesday, November 3rd
Episode
Valenti and Rico honed in on one main question/topic for the majority of the show for Lions fans: did the Bears' dismantling of the Seahawks in Seattle last night catch your attention? The guys talked amongst themselves and with the people throughout, pausing briefly for the latest tone-deaf Kyle Whittingham comments and doing an NFL- and Election Day-related blitz.
The guys came out of the gates firing with their thoughts about the Bears' dominant performance against the Seahawks in Seattle last night. They discussed the significance of this for the Lions and how, if at all, it changes their viewpoint on how winnable the NFC North is for the Lions. Then, David shared some unique Election Day voting incentives across the country.
Mike and Rico carried over their first hour topic into the second and heard from more Lions fans as well.
Paul Serra asked the guys a few NFL questions now that we're at the midpoint of the season, and they responded. Then, they shifted their sights towards Michigan Football Coach Kyle Whittingham, who proved yet again that he doesn't understand the significance of the Michigan-MSU rivalry.
Valenti and Rico rounded out today's show with a continuation of their main topic today about the Bears being the clear favorites to win the division after their bludgeoning of the Seahawks last night. They also asked a question related to Brad Holmes before being joined by Stoney(!) in cross-talk.
The Bears' big win over the Seahawks last night clearly caught the majority of Lions fans' attention.
The guys return to their ongoing discussion about the Bears' performance last night and whether it definitively proves they're better than the Lions. Plus, they ask a question about what Brad Holmes' trade deadline plans could be.
The guys (and the people) are having a hard time believing that Kyle Whittingham wants to be the head coach of Michigan Football.
Valenti and Rico react to some interesting comments from Kyle Whittingham about the MSU-Michigan rivalry and other topics.
Paul has a few questions for the guys about the NFL at the midpoint of the season.
Lions QB Jared Goff.
Dan Campbell joins us to talk about the team dealing with Jack Campbell's scary injury, if there is a continuing competition at center, and the defensive improvement over the last three games
Mike and Rico take a couple of calls from Lions fans. Do they share the guys' opinion on whether the Bears are a legitimate threat?
The guys open the second hour with some more thoughts about the likelihood that the Bears run away with the NFC North.
David has some wild deals that establishments across the country are offering to those who vote and wear their "I voted" sticker.
Mike and Rico hear how concerned Lions fans are about what the Bears did to the Seahawks last night.
The Bears look like a Super Bowl contender. How far behind are the Lions?
The Bears destroyed the Seahawks last night. How does this change your view of the Lions' chances to win the NFC North and/or the conference?
97.1 The Ticket presents a collection of discussions breaking down Detroit’s statement performance in the NFC North from Costa & Jansen, Karsch & Anderson, and The Valenti Show with Rico. Costa and Jansen celebrate Drew Petzing's mid-game rushing adjustments to neutralize Minnesota's pressure, Doug and Gator weigh in on Juice Scruggs, Tom Brady on the broadcast, and defensive trade deadline urgency, while Valenti explains why football takes an immediate backseat for him when serious injuries like Campbell's occur.
Valenti and Rico spent the majority of today's show with their somber thoughts about Jack Campbell's injury he suffered yesterday against the Vikings. They went back and forth amongst themselves and with Lions fans while also working in some general football discussions in their "Can We Say That?" segments.
The guys were distraught to open the show about Jack Campbell's serious injury yesterday. They worked through their thoughts about it until taking a quick break to do part 1 of "Can We Say That?"
Valenti and Rico expanded further on their ongoing discussion about Jack Campbell's injury in the second hour.
The guys did "Can We Say That?" part 2 at the top of the third hour. Then, they talked about what they have to see from the Lions before they're ready to declare them contenders before they returned to the Jack Campbell injury topic.
The guys wrapped up today's show with their final thoughts on the Jack Campbell injury. They also received a call from an orthopedic surgeon who provided what he thinks could be the status of the Lions LB today.
The guys get a call from an orthopedic surgeon who was at the game yesterday with his son and offers his informed opinion on what might be happening with Jack Campbell right now.
The guys begin the final hour by expanding on their ongoing conversation about Jack Campbell's potentially devastating injury.
Jack Campbell sentiments aside, Mike and Rico still haven't seen enough from the Lions.
The guys do part 2 of "Can We Say That?"
Mike and Rico take a couple of more calls from Lions fans about Jack Campbell.
The guys try to make sense of the Lions' recent update and Dan Campbell's lack of clarification at his 3:00 press conference.
The guys take a brief reprieve from their ongoing discussion about Jack Campbell to do part 1 of "Can We Say That?"
The guys react to a vague statement put out by the Lions about Jack Campbell and then begin to hear from some Lions fans about the whole situation.
The guys continue to discuss the Jack Campbell injury and the lack of clarity we've received about it.
Mike is having a hard time celebrating being right about the Lions beating the Vikings, considering the lack of news we've received about Jack Campbell's condition.
Mike and Rico get this week's Best Of Valenti going with "Can We Say That?" Then, they react to the announcement that Jay Z will be the Super Bowl halftime show this year, reveal the all-name CBB team, and much more!
Mark Schlereth and Mike Evans update you on some blockbuster trades that went down this week in the NFL - including Jeffrey Simmons solidifying the Bears as a legitimate Super Bowl threats. They also talk about what other teams are in their "Super Bowl Window." Next, Stink brings up Jared Goff's name in the MVP conversation and previews a possible "battle of the frauds" game happening this weekend. They end the podcast with #QuestionMark.
The former captain of the Red Wings has been suspended without pay after refusing to play for the team as he tries to force a trade. Where will Larkin end up?
This week's Best Of Lions focuses on two different topics, which each show gets to: the news that Kerby Joseph has returned to practice and the HUGE divisional showdown against the Vikings.
Boomer and Mike breakdown the crazy NFL trades and project which may happen. They pick all the games in the NFL, and ask which of the current playoff teams can actually win the Super Bowl on a loaded Week 8 episode of Kickoff
Marc Ryan (in for Valenti) and Rico opened up this Football Friday show with their reactions to there being a few Red Wings fans who have turned on Dylan Larkin after he began his holdout. Then, they dove right into the topic they stuck with for the rest of the show: the Lions MASSIVE matchup against the Vikings on Sunday.
Some Red Wings fans are being critical of Dylan Larkin for holding out until he's traded. Marc and Rico discussed this ongoing divorce and why/how any fan could side with Chris Ilitch/Shawn Horcoff. Then, the guys did this week's "Prop Bet Casino".
TJ Lang joined in the second hour to talk all things Vikings-Lions and do "The Picks".
The guys honed in on the Vikings, discussing how good Minnesota really is. Then, they played "Who Said It?" to round out the hour.
Marc and Rico wrapped up today's show with their final thoughts on the Lions before being joined by Wojo and Riger in cross-talk.
The guys offer some parting thoughts ahead of a massive divisional showdown for the Lions this week against the Vikings.
The guys get the people involved in their Vikings respect/disrespect conversation.
The guys are (somewhat) in agreement about the Vikings going into Sunday.
The guys predict this weekend's football games in "The Picks".
The guys + TJ talk about how good Jared Goff has been this year.
Rico has some critical questions for TJ Lang about Vikings-Lions.
