The Valenti Show

Rico and Riger (in for Valenti) kick off the show with a dealer's choice of two different potential punishments for Michigan football, asking which they'd rather have. They take this topic up until the second hour, where they debate what the Tigers' future plan for Tarik Skubal should be. They spend the rest of the show discussing the worst draft whiffs in Detroit sports history and take a bunch of your calls on that.

The guys open the final hour quickly discussing the importance of the Tigers-Cubs series at Comerica Park this weekend. Then, they spend the rest of the hour taking more of your calls on the biggest draft whiffs in Detroit sports history.

Rico and Riger begin the final hour of the show talking about the importance of the Tigers-Cubs series this weekend at Comerica Park. They then get to more of your draft whiff calls.

Rico and Riger begin the third hour with "Who Said It?" Then, they discuss the biggest Detroit sports draft whiffs in history.

The guys go to more of the people regarding the worst Detroit sports picks ever.

The guys continue with their draft whiff conversation, taking some of your calls about what you think is the worst.

The guys react to Tyrese Haliburton's buzzer beater in game 1 of the NBA Finals last night, wondering if the Pistons taking Killian Hayes over him was the worst draft pick in Detroit sports history.

Rico and Riger start the second hour with a conversation on what they'd do about Tarik Skubal's potential extension and whether they'd give him a blank check. Then, David joins for another "In Football Today".

David joins again for another "In Football Today", this time going through some of the worst NFL teams last year and asking the guys which they think could go to first in their respective divisions.

Rico and Riger take your calls on whether the Tigers should offer a blank check to Skubal or trade him.

The guys discuss Tarik Skubal and what they'd do about his contract situation in the future.

Rico and Riger (in for Valenti) start the show discussing if they'd rather Michigan football lose their 2023 title or have a postseason ban due to the cheating scandal. They take some of your calls to hear where you stand on the issue before David joins for an "In Football Today".

David joins the guys to go through some under-the-radar candidates for the NFL MVP according to Vegas odds.

The people chime in on the "would you rather" Michigan football debate.

Rico and Riger (in for Valenti) offer the people a dealer's choice when it comes to a potential punishment from the NCAA for the Michigan cheating scandal.

On this episode of She's Got Next With Jordan Robinson, Jordan chats with 2x WNBA Champion and LA Sparks Guard, Kelsey Plum. Her and the former #1 overall pick chat about the start to the Sparks' season, some hilarious teammate stories and how Women's Sports as a whole is progressing forward. Jordan also gives you an overall Women's Sports update and introduces a news segment called "Tea Time."

From 'The PBP: Voices of Baseball' (subscribe here): Matt Spiegel sits down with Detroit Tigers radio voice Dan Dickerson to discuss his path to replace the legendary Ernie Harwell, how he broke into the business and how he's endured some of the worst seasons in MLB history during his time in Detroit. 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 kick off the show with a rebuttal on Ryan Day's proposal for automatic bids in the College Football Playoff. In the second hour, they discuss why there's little-to-no hype surrounding the Stanley Cup Finals and Connor McDavid potentially winning his first Cup. Then, they mix in an In Football Today in the third hour before returning to the Stanley Cup topic to round out the show in the final hour.

Mike and Rico dedicate the final hour of the show to continuing their conversation on why there isn't any excitement for the Stanley Cup Finals this year and if rooting for Connor McDavid to win his first Cup is wrong. Then, they're joined by Riger to wrap today's show.

Valenti and Rico start the final hour returning to their Stanley Cup Finals topic from earlier, trying to figure out a way to make people interested in hockey again.

Valenti and Rico open a packed third hour with an In Football Today before they take some more of your Stanley Cup Finals calls. Then, Evan joins the guys with the top questions and answers from J. Batt's introductory press conference as MSU AD today, which Valenti grades.

The guys go to a few more of the people on the Stanley Cup Finals topic.

Rico has a list of bold predictions for the 2025 season, which the guys react to.

Valenti and Rico spend the second hour questioning why there's a perceived lack of interest in watching the Stanley Cup Finals. Plus, they ask if people are rooting for Connor McDavid to win it all this year with the Oilers.

Mike and Rico take some calls and read some ticket texts from the hockey elite about why people aren't interested in the Stanley Cup Finals.

The guys begin the second hour wondering where the hype is for the Stanley Cup Finals, and why people aren't more excited about Connor McDavid's quest for his first title.

Rico joins with the list of teams that didn't make the NFL Playoffs in 2024, asking which of them will make it in 2025.

The people chime in on the CFP automatic bids topic.

Mike and Rico continue their CFP automatic bids discussion, wondering what would happen to the format if Ryan Day got his way.

The guys open the show discussing Ryan Day's comments about wanting 4 automatic Big Ten bids in the College Football Playoff.

From 'The Best Football Show' (subscribe here): Brian Baldinger congratulates Frank Ragnow as he announces he retirement from the NFL. But with that, how will the Lions replace the Pro Bowl Center? He then discusses Saquon Barkley being on the cover of Madden before updating you on the next stop on his OTA Reports. 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 kick off the show calling for the Tigers to trade for Blue Jays SS Bo Bichette. They shift gears at the top of the third hour, where they discuss a list of Pistons targets for this offseason and whether Valenti agrees with it or not. Then, they return to their Frank Ragnow conversation from yesterday until the end of the show.

Mike and Rico finish out the show revisiting their conversation regarding Frank Ragnow's retirement. They wonder if the Lions' biggest need is now the offensive line. Then, they're joined by Wojo and Riger to wrap up the show.

The guys return to Frank Ragnow's retirement, continuing their discussion on the impact on the Lions.

David shares a Pistons target list, which Valenti reacts to. They keep this conversation going throughout the third hour.

The guys continue their Pistons' target list conversation, wondering if Trajan Langdon should attempt to trade for Karl-Anthony Towns from the Knicks.

The guys discuss a list of players the Pistons should consider signing or trading for this summer.

Mike and Rico start the second hour with a reaction to the Tom Thibodeau firing before fielding more of your calls on Bo Bichette. Then, they preview the J. Batt press conference tomorrow and David joins for a CFB Blitz.

David joins with a list of college football teams with the most Pro Football Hall of Famers, which Mike and Rico try to guess.

The guys discuss what they're expecting from the J. Batt press conference, where he'll be introduced as Michigan State AD.

Mike and Rico go to more of the people on the hypothetical Bo Bichette trade.

The guys continue their Bo Bichette talk before reacting to the breaking news that the Knicks have fired head coach Tom Thibodeau. They also take a few minutes to poke some fun at Thibs' haircut.