The Valenti Show

Valenti and Rico spent the first half of the show in a conversation stemming from the World Cup expansion in 2030 about greed in sports and which league has ruined itself the most. They mixed in a few different topics in the third hour before reacting to some conflicting reports regarding Tarik Skubal's future with the Tigers ahead of the trade deadline.

The guys reacted to the news that FIFA will be expanding the World Cup in 2030, which prompted a conversation about greed in sports, specifically which league has ruined its product the most. Then, they did a "Start, Bench, Cut" to round out the first hour.

Valenti and Rico carried over their first hour topic into the second, speaking more of the people via your calls and texts.

David had a list from Sports Illustrated with 14 different teams that could win the Super Bowl, which the guys reacted to to begin the third hour. Then, Mike was informed of a different way to cook ribs called party ribs, which prompted a larger discussion about this before they speculated about LeBron's incoming free agency decision.

The guys had no choice but to address some conflicting reports about whether the Tigers plan to trade Tarik Skubal before the trade deadline.

Mike and Rico take a few of your calls on the conflicting reports on Skubal's future with the Tigers.

The guys reluctantly react to some comments from Jeff Passan and other MLB insiders regarding the future of Tarik Skubal with the Tigers.

The guys speculate about LeBron's looming free agency decision.

Mike doesn't understand how some people cook ribs this certain way.

David has a list from Sports Illustrated of 14 teams that can actually win the Super Bowl. The guys discuss whether they approve of each team.

Mike and Rico take more of your calls on their main topic today.

With the guys resigned to the fact that most leagues have ruined themselves, they talk about some specific examples as to why they think so, league by league.

Paul Serra has the guys participate in a "Start, Bench, Cut" game.

Valenti and Rico hear from some of the people on the sport they think has ruined itself due to greed the most.

The guys compare college sports and pro sports in terms of how they've changed because of greed.

Mike and Rico set up this wide-ranging topic to begin today's show.

The Ticket team reacts to breaking news that Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel will step down at the end of the calendar year. The guys tear into the university's handling of the decision, questioning why Manuel is being kept on for five more months amid the ongoing fallout and controversy.

Valenti and Rico kicked off this week of shows with the report of a potential hold-in from Jahmyr Gibbs in order to receive an extension from the Lions. They covered this topic until they addressed the big news that Warde Manuel plans to step down from his role as Michigan Athletic Director in December, breaking down all the different angles regarding it. Then, they returned to their ongoing Skubal conversation before resetting the Gibbs topic at the top of the final hour.

With Mike back after missing Friday's show, the guys returned to Jon Jansen's report regarding a potential hold-in by Jahmyr Gibbs in order to secure a new extension from the Lions. They debated whether the Pro Bowl running back deserves to get a big payday before they did the first "Can We Say That?" Then, the guys began the conversation regarding the Michigan investigation/Warde Manuel's plans to step down in December.

Valenti and Rico continued to address the inevitable when it comes to the news that Michigan AD Warde Manuel plans to step down in December. Somehow, U of M absolved Manuel of any wrongdoing in the investigation into Michigan athletics, and the guys struggled to comprehend this lack of accountability by anyone involved.

The guys did part 2 of "Can We Say That?" to open the third hour. Then, they had no choice but to touch on the latest with a potential Tarik Skubal trade before the MLB Trade Deadline.

Mike shared his indifference regarding a Lions extension of Jahmyr Gibbs. The guys expanded some more on this topic and then were joined by Wojo & Riger in cross-talk to wrap up the show.

Mike and Rico read and respond to your texts about today's Jahmyr Gibbs topic.

Mike thinks the Lions need to resolve the Gibbs situation one way or another before training camp begins.

Mike is still adamant about the Tigers making a bold move when it comes to either trading Skubal or going all-in at the trade deadline.

Mike reacts to Cam Skattebo's potentially disastrous backflip in part 2 of today's "Can We Say That?"

The guys go to the people on Warde Manuel.

The guys answer a few texts, which get them to dive deeper into the rabbit hole of Warde Manuel's tenure at Michigan.

The University of Michigan isn't making much sense to the guys.

Who is at fault for all of the issues surrounding Michigan athletics?

Valenti and Rico have plenty of thoughts regarding today's huge Warde Manuel news.

The guys do part 1 of today's "Can We Say That?" segments.

Mike and Rico discuss the likelihood that a Jahmyr Gibbs hold-in would continue into the regular season.

Mike responds to the report from Jon Jansen that Jahmyr Gibbs may hold out or in to begin training camp.

Mike and Rico react to the latest reports surrounding Warde Manuel's time at Michigan potentially coming to an end. Plus, they discuss the Home Run Derby, speculate on who could replace Steve Yzerman, and much more!

The Detroit Red Wings made major breaking news this week as Steve Yzerman is no longer the GM. Costa and Jansen, Karsch and Anderson and the Valenti Show with Rico all talk about the huge news and what exactly is next for the Detroit Red Wings?

On this week's Best Of Lions, Costa & Jansen get us started with their reactions to the anonymous NFL QB ranking list put out this week that has Jared Goff at 9th. Valenti & Rico also discuss this ranking, but not before Karsch & Anderson debate whether the Lions are stacked with young talent.

Marc Ryan (in for Valenti) and Rico kicked off the final show of the week with their thoughts on Jon Jansen's speculation that Jahmyr Gibbs could hold out/in for a new contract to begin training camp. They broke down the possible outcomes from this throughout the first few segments of the show before they transitioned into a discussion regarding the latest in the Tarik Skubal trade rumors. The guys ribbed Marc for not knowing what The Odyssey is about and did "Who Said It?" in the third hour and then rounded out the show talking with Jeremy Otto and giving their Christmas In July gift wish lists.

Marc and Rico reacted to some comments from Jansen earlier today regarding Jahmyr Gibbs potentially holding out/in to begin training camp. They speculated what will actually happen and the outcomes that could stem from this. The guys wrapped the first hour with a little game from Paul Serra.

Marc and Rico continued to break down the potential outcomes of Jahmyr Gibbs holding out/in for a new contract in training camp to open the second hour. Then, they shifted gears to talk about the latest updates on the Tigers possibly trading Tarik Skubal before the trade deadline.

The guys began the third hour with a conversation about which NFL division winners from last year have the best chance to finish last place this year. Then, they all ribbed Marc Ryan for having no idea what The Odyssey is about and for not watching other classics.

Jeremy Otto stuck around after his top-of-the-hour update to give his own update on the grill that Valenti and Rico bought him. Marc and Rico discussed with him what he will make the first time he uses the grill before they gave their "Christmas In July" gift wishlist.