The Valenti Show

Rico (solo without Valenti) opened today's show reacting to the Tigers' shocking sweep over the Rays. He, David, and Kenny discussed what they'll need to see in order to fully believe in the team. Then, the guys asked whether you're watching both the NBA and Stanley Cup Finals with spite before doing an "In Football Today" to finish things up.

Rico, David, and Kenny reacted to the Tigers' improbable sweep over the Rays to begin the show. They asked what Detroit needs to do to get you to believe again before they gave their thoughts on the prices to get into MSG for the NBA Finals.

The guys talked about how they're feeling about watching the NBA Finals and the Stanley Cup Finals. Then, they took a quick detour to discuss the most and least improved NFL teams going into the 2026 season in an "In Football Today" before being joined by Wojo and Riger in cross-talk.

David has a list of the most and least improved NFL teams going into the 2026 season, which he shares with Rico and Kenny.

The guys react to a rumor about Aaron Donald potentially unretiring in the wake of the Rams' trading for Myles Garrett.

The guys discuss how they're feeling about watching the NBA Finals and the Stanley Cup Finals.

The guys react to the exorbitant amount of money Knicks fans are spending to go MSG to watch the Finals.

The people discuss what it will take for them to shift their expectations for the Tigers this season.

Rico, David, and Kenny try not to get too excited over the Tigers' sweeping the Rays.

Valenti and Rico kicked off the show with their thoughts on whether professional sports leagues/players are beginning to look out of touch with how they have tried to siphon money out of each other and the fans. They shifted topics in the second hour, where they talked about the Detroit sports GM they're most annoyed with. Then, the guys addressed the latest with Brendan Sorsby before resetting each of today's conversations in the final hour.

Mike and Rico offered a few thoughts on the early negotiations between MLB/MLBPA on the new CBA to open the show. They quickly took the topic in a different direction, asking whether you're becoming disillusioned with pro sports in general over greed when ordinary people are struggling to make ends meet. Then, David joined for an "In Football Today".

Mike and Rico had a conversation about the GM in Detroit they're most annoyed with before they let the people in as well.

Rico gave some bold predictions for the 2026 NFL season before the guys dove headfirst into the story regarding Brendan Sorsby and the upcoming ruling from a judge on whether he'll be allowed to return to Texas Tech as their QB next year.

The guys finished today's show by wrapping up their greed in sports, most annoying GM in Detroit, and Brendan Sorsby topics.

Valenti and Rico go to the people one more time today.

The guys take some feedback from the people on one of the most insane college football/NIL stories we've heard yet.

Mike and Rico react to the latest with Brendan Sorsby.

Rico has some bold predictions for the 2026 NFL season, which he shares with the guys.

Valenti and Rico take your calls on both of today's main topics.

The guys begin the second hour discussing their least favorite Detroit sports GMs at the moment.

David joins to share some best bets for the 2026 NFL season.

The people respond to what the guys started the show with.

Mike and Rico continue their interesting conversation that stems from the latest in the MLB/MLBPA CBA negotiations.

Valenti wants to know if the news about the MLB/MLBPA negotiations makes you more disillusioned with sports as a whole.

We break down the Detroit Tigers' baffling downward spiral, debating whether manager A.J. Hinch's frustrating analytical hooks or Scott Harris's roster construction is more to blame. With the offense completely stagnant and a 100-loss season looming, we look at the grim reality facing a franchise already entering salvage mode

Valenti and Rico opened the first show of the week with their immediate thoughts on the Rams' trading for 2x DPOY Myles Garrett. They shared what they think this means for the Lions/Brad Holmes before getting into a conversation about the Tigers and which of Scott Harris/A.J. Hinch they'd rather fire. The guys had a quick detour for a topic related to Bryce Underwood and then returned to their Tigers/Lions discussions in the final hour.

Mike and Rico shared their instant reactions to the Rams' blockbuster trade for 2x DPOY Myles Garrett. They wondered whether this is an indictment of Brad Holmes for his lack of aggressiveness and complacency. Then, the guys did the first of two "Can We Say That?" segments.

The Tigers were the main topic of conversation in the second hour of the show. Mike and Rico posed a question, which they debated, before letting the people into the discussion.

The guys began the third hour with the second of two "Can We Say That?" segments today. Then, they reacted to some audio from former All-Pro safety Eric Weddle commenting on Bryce Underwood.

Valenti and Rico had some more thoughts and took some more of your calls on their Tigers and Lions topics today.

Mike and Rico hear what the people have to say about the Tigers and Lions topics they've recycled all day for the final time of the show.

Mike and Rico open the final hour with a continuation of their Lions/Tigers topics from before, which they tie in together.

Mike and Rico want to know if the people think Eric Weddle's comments are something or nothing.

The guys react to some comments from former NFL All-Pro safety Eric Weddle about what he's seen/thinks about Michigan QB Bryce Underwood.

The guys do part 2 of today's "Can We Say That?"

Mike and Rico take a few of your calls on the "who would you rather fire" question regarding A.J. Hinch and Scott Harris.

The guys discuss who, if anyone, the Tigers should fire out of Scott Harris and A.J. Hinch.

The guys do a "Can We Say That?" focused on the NBA and NFL.

Valenti and Rico offer the people a safe space to voice their frustrations with the Lions for not making bold moves like the Rams just did today by trading for Myles Garrett.

Mike and Rico think there's a larger problem amongst all 4 of Detroit's major sports teams.

The guys are frustrated that another NFC team is willing to actually take risks, unlike the Lions.

The guys break down why chasing aging superstars like Kawhi Leonard or Paul George reeks of desperation for the Detroit Pistons. Instead, they debate the massive reality of upcoming contract extensions for the young core and wrap up with a passionate reaction to JB Bickerstaff's Coach of the Year snub.

All of the shows on 97.1 this week share their concerns (and frustrations) with the Tigers amidst their brutal stretch. Also, they address some ideal Tarik Skubal trade destinations and ask which Tiger needs to step up the most the rest of the way.

On this week's Best of Valenti, the guys react to the Knicks sweeping the Cavs and what it means for the Pistons going into the offseason. Plus, they break down MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz stepping down to go to Clemson, discuss whether they feel anger or apathy towards the Tigers, and do this week's "Yes Or No?" presented by Kenny.

The Play Tessie guys (Pat, Gordo and Sammy) are back with another episode of BIB Notes, this time diving into possible trades involving what figures to be the biggest name at the Deadline, Tarik Skubal. It's time to start suggesting some deals, and that's exactly what the guys do. There are also, of course, the week's Studs and Duds, with Royce Lewis falling on both sides of the equation. It's another good time with the PT fellas.

Valenti (solo without Rico today) spent the first 2 hours of the show with his newfound disassociation when it comes to the Tigers and any conversations regarding Tarik Skubal trade talk. He, along with David and Kenny, did a couple of their weekly Friday segments, including "Yes Or No?" and "Who Said It?" in the third hour. Then, the guys all closed out the show with an update in "Club Russini".

Mike shared his dissent with the other shows and the fans that are still emotionally invested in the Tigers/Tarik Skubal trade talks. He got David and Kenny, along with some of the people, into the conversation before the guys did an "In Football Today" to finish the hour.

Mike offered some more thoughts and took more of your calls on the Tigers conversation at hand in the second hour.

Kenny presented another edition of "Yes or No" to open the third hour. Then, the guys had a discussion about some conflicting comments from Vikings QBs Kyler Murray and JJ McCarthy before playing "Who Said It?"

Mike couldn't help himself from spending the final hour of the show with some updates from the Vrabel-Russini scandal.