The Valenti Show

From ‘4th Down in the Motor City' (Subscribe Here): The Green Bay Packers announced that Jordan Love had a procedure done on the thumb of his non-throwing hand. On a new #4DintheMC, Zach Clark explains that while that's not ideal, the Pack have other issues ahead of a Week 1 showdown with Detroit. Also, the Cowboys ineptitude has cost them $60+ million. And, who did Brad Holmes say was his big draft regret? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Valenti and Rico kicked off this short, hour-long show following Tigers baseball with an interesting question/idea: should the Tigers call up top prospect Kevin McGonigle in September from Double-A? They took as many of your calls as they could before they were joined by Wojo and Riger to wrap up the show.

The guys hear from a few of the people on Valenti's idea.

The guys debate whether the Tigers should consider calling up top Tigers prospect Kevin McGonigle in September.

Valenti wonders if, come September, the Tigers should call up top prospect Kevin McGonigle.

From 'Upper Hand Fantasy' (subscribe here): Faraz sits down with Mike Payton of A to Z Sports to discuss how the departure of Ben Johnson will affect the offense, if the hype is warranted for Jameson Williams in year 3, if Sam LaPorta can bounce back after a quieter second season, the Gibbs-Montgomery backfield and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From ‘4th Down in the Motor City' (Subscribe Here): With Morice Norris returning to camp, Detroit Head Coach Dan Campbell was ready to look back at the Xs and Os of Friday's game in Atlanta. On a new #4DintheMC, Zach Clark performs a 'hype check' on the biggest storylines of the preseason. Also -- What might this offense look like with the leash off? And, a look ahead to joint practices with Miami. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Valenti and Rico kicked off the show with some points from Mike about MSU football, where he asked if they are reasonable or not. The guys shifted gears to start the second hour to discuss the potential emergence of Lions' rookie WR Isaac TeSlaa in the offense. Then, they talked about Taylor Swift's big announcement on the New Heights podcast before they wrapped up the show returning to the Isaac TeSlaa topic from earlier.

Valenti and Rico started today's show with a discussion on the state of MSU football, with Mike giving some of his expectations and wants for the 2025 season. They took a few of your calls before David joined for an "In Football Today" to wrap up the hour.

The guys spent the second hour breaking down the hype surrounding Lions rookie WR Isaac TeSlaa and whether he could carve out a role in the offense this season.

The guys talked about the biggest college football storylines to start the hour on a CFB Blitz. Then, they got into Taylor Swift's upcoming album announcement on Travis Kelce's podcast "New Heights".

Mike and Rico wrapped up the show revisiting their Isaac TeSlaa conversation from earlier on in the show.

Valenti and Rico return to their Isaac TeSlaa conversation from earlier in the show.

The guys hear from more of the people, this time about the intersection of popular culture with sports, specifically with Taylor Swift's upcoming announcement on Travis and Jason Kelce's podcast "New Heights".

The guys discuss the hoopla surrounding Taylor Swift's announcement on her boyfriend Travis Kelce's New Heights podcast.

Rico has a list of CFB topics, which he discusses with the guys.

The guys take your calls on if you're buying the Isaac TeSlaa hype.

Mike and Rico discuss Lions third-round pick Isaac TeSlaa and whether he can make an impact this year.

David joins with some pressing questions for this upcoming NFL season.

The guys hear from the people on the expectations for Michigan State football and if Jonathan Smith can turn the program around.

Mike wonders what others think of his MSU/Jonathan Smith opinions.

Valenti goes over a few points related to MSU football and its head coach Jonathan Smith.

Mike Valenti is back and shares his thoughts on the Tigers' trade deadline. Plus, Valenti and Rico analyze what Scott Harris has done to move the Tigers closer to a title, and the guys hear from a caller on the recent moves the team made; Costa and Jansen discuss whether or not they feel better or worse about the Tigers after seeing some of the trade deadline acquisitions play; Karsch and Andersen reassess the deadline moves and discuss with a caller about the team's decision to hold top prospects.

Lions GM Brad Holmes joins Costa & Jansen to talk about the upcoming 2025 season. Plus, Karsch & Anderson break down Ndamukong Suh's appearance at Lions practice, Valenti & Rico discuss the newfound autonomy that Jared Goff has over the offense, and much more!

The Tigers are in danger of an epic collapse, as the Guardians gain ground. Suddenly, the race is on in the AL Central. How did we get here!? And can the Tigers be saved?

In this week's Best of Valenti, Mike and Rico talk about what they're looking forward to with Michigan football in 2025. Also, the guys debate which of the Detroit sports teams need to be more urgent, they ask if Scott Harris did enough to help the Tigers win it all, and more.

Valenti and Rico kicked off the final show of the week ribbing Kenny over his anxiety about the planning of his wedding. The callers chimed in with some marriage advice before the guys shifted gears to get into whether tonight is a must-win for the Tigers with Tarik Skubal on the mound. Then, they spent the final hour of the show debating whether the Lions should play their starters in their first preseason game against the Falcons tonight.

The guys began the final show of the week poking fun at Kenny, who has been stressed out about the planning of his wedding. They urged him not to consume any alcoholic beverages and heard from a few callers who offered some advice as well. Then, they did a CFB Blitz to round out the hour.

Valenti and Rico spent the second hour of the show discussing the Tigers' game tonight against the Angels and how important it is for the rest of the season with Tarik Skubal on the mound.

The guys played "Who Said It?" and Valenti went over the second part of yesterday's CFB tier list in the third hour.

Mike and Rico debated whether the Lions should play their starters in the final hour of the show.

Mike and Rico debate whether the Lions should play their starters against the Falcons in their first preseason game tonight.

Valenti gives the rest of the teams from the CFB tier list that he started during yesterday's show.

Rico goes through the rest of the scandals in part 2 of this CFB Blitz.

Mike and Rico go to the people on the importance of the Tigers game tonight.

Mike and Rico explain why tonight might be a crucial game for the Tigers with Tarik Skubal on the mound against the Angels.

Rico has a list of the top 25 CFB scandals, which he shares with the guys in this blitz.

Mike and Rico go to the people, who offer some advice for Kenny and his wedding.

The guys discuss whether it would be a good idea for Kenny to indulge in some alcoholic beverages before or during his wedding.

Valenti and Rico begin the show ribbing Kenny, who is anxious about the planning of his wedding.

On this episode of She's Got Next with Jordan Robinson, Jordan is joined by two prominent guests of the soccer world: Meg Linehan, full-time Women's Soccer Reporter for the Athletic and Domènec Guasch, General Manager for Boston Legacy FC of NWSL. She talks with Meg about the resumption of the NWSL season and then chats with Dome about the business side of things and what building a soccer franchise from the ground-up looks like.

From ‘4th Down in the Motor City' (Subscribe Here): The Lions defense has had the upper hand through the start of training camp and the offense sputtered in the Hall of Fame game. Will that flip? On a new #4DintheMC, Zach Clark explores: The Falcons contest; a series of camp injuries and both the Hutch and Anzalone contract situations. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices