The Valenti Show

Mike asks Michigan and MSU basketball fans 1 question each, respectively: how does this compare to the 2023 CFP run? + Are you more angry or envious at what Michigan is doing?

The guys open the show with their biggest takeaways from this past weekend in the NCAA Tournament.

On this week's Best Of Valenti, Mike and Rico do the Monday staple "Can We Say That?". Plus, they do some MLB receipts, ask which Detroit sports teams they trust the most, discuss the jerseys that they regret purchasing, and more!

The Detroit Tigers season in underway and started with a bang. Kevin McGonigle has a historical debut against the Padres, the guys make season predictions and the best ballpark food from all over Major League Baseball.

This week's Best Of Lions begins with Costa & Jansen's conversation about whether the Lions NEED to take a tackle in the first round of the draft. Then, Karsch & Anderson discuss where the Lions' free agency ranks amongst all NFL teams, Valenti & Rico wonder if Brad Holmes is actually done until the draft, and much more.

Stoney (in for Valenti again) and Rico kicked off the final show of the week with their thoughts on the impressive Tigers' opening day win against the Padres yesterday. They cover a multitude of topics in the second and third hours before wrapping up this week of shows with a preview of Michigan-Alabama and MSU-UConn in the Sweet 16 tonight.

The Tigers had the guys excited after their win and Kevin McGonigle's debut yesterday. They, along with the people, discussed this throughout the hour. Then, David joined with some NFL Draft bold predictions.

Stoney and Rico began the second hour with a story surrounding Caleb Williams and him trying to trademark the name "Iceman". This somehow turned into a conversation about David hating Tom Cruise, which the guys were confounded by. Then, they asked if you'd root for other Big Ten teams' success in the NCAA Tournament before rounding out the hour with their thoughts on what unfolded with Oneil Cruz at Citi Field yesterday.

David joined with a list of the top-10 most valuable sports franchises in the US. The guys then had a discussion about why people are so frustrated with Skubal not throwing more than 74 pitches yesterday, and finished the hour playing this week's "Who Said It?"

The guys wrapped today's show discussing how Michigan and MSU advance to the Elite 8.

The guys preview Michigan-Alabama and Michigan State-UConn tonight.

The guys address the multitude of calls and texts they've gotten regarding Tarik Skubal throwing only 74 pitches against the Padres last night.

David has the guys guess the 10 most expensive American sports franchises.

The guys discuss Oneil Cruz's mishaps yesterday against the Mets and wonder how they weren't called errors.

Stoney and Rico discuss whether fans of one Big Ten team would root for others in the NCAA Tournament.

A conversation about George Gervin responding to Caleb Williams trying to trademark "Iceman" somehow turned into David sharing his disdain for Tom Cruise.

David joins with some NFL Draft bold takes.

Stoney and Rico hear from some of the people on the Tigers' big win over the Padres to start their season yesterday.

The guys share their takeaways from last night's Tigers win over the Padres.

Stoney (in for Valenti) and Rico kicked off this short show before Opening Day with their thoughts on the debut of Tigers rookie 3B Kevin McGonigle. They discussed which other debuts in Detroit sports history they were as excited for and then talked about some jersey purchases they made in the past that they regretted. The guys heard from the people on all topics throughout the show.

The people talk to Stoney and Rico about their worst jersey purchases.

The guys discuss some jerseys they've bought in the past that they later regretted.

David joins with a list of some new, unique food options across ballparks in MLB.

What Detroit sports debuts do the callers think are more anticipated than Kevin McGonigle?

Stoney and Rico discuss their excitement levels regarding Kevin McGonigle making his MLB debut today against the Padres.

The guys share their sentiments ahead of the Tigers' first game of the regular season against the Padres today.

The Ticket is your ultimate guide to the Detroit Tigers season. In this episode, the team shares their official predictions, reacts to Kevin McGonigle’s roster debut, and celebrates the return of baseball to the Motor City.

Stoney (in for Valenti) and Rico opened up today's show with their frustrations about the Red Wings' loss to the Senators in a crucial game. They wanted to know where the team goes from here and heard your thoughts on that. Then, going off of this conversation, they asked which of the Detroit sports teams you trust the most before covering some tournament topics. They wrapped up today's show with a reset and more calls on today's topics.

The guys reacted to last night's consequential loss for the Red Wings against the Senators. They explained their disappointment levels before they went through a list of NFL players up for extensions whose teams shouldn't offer them.

Stoney and Rico took a few more of your Red Wings calls to open the second hour. Then, they asked a question about which Detroit sports team deserves the most of your trust.

The guys opened the third hour joined by David with a list of the Sweet 16 games ranked by how watchable they are. They had some criticisms with the NFL Opening schedule and then dished on how essential it is that Michigan makes sure to bring back Dusty May.

Red Wings fans made their voices heard in the final hour, sharing their disappointment in the team after their performance last night.

Should Michigan be concerned about losing Dusty May?

The guys discuss the weird opening schedule for the 2026 NFL season.

David has a Sweet 16 watchability list, which he shares with the guys.

The people chime in on the most competent Detroit team discussion.

The guys ask which Detroit sports team is the most competent.

David joins to go through some NFL players available for contract extensions that their teams shouldn't give them.

Stoney and Rico quickly address the booing from the fans last night before taking more of your calls.

The guys hear from some of the people regarding the Red Wings' playoff chances after last night's loss.

Stoney (in for Valenti) share their thoughts on the Red Wings' loss to the Senators last night.

Valenti and Rico focused the majority of today's show on the Red Wings' huge game against the Senators tonight at LCA. They paused briefly to talk Tigers ahead of Opening Day and some March Madness topics as well.

The guys discussed why the Red Wings need to win their game against the Senators tonight and what will happen if they don't. Then, David joined with a recent NFL mock draft.

Mike and Rico took some more of your Red Wings calls throughout the second hour. Plus, they briefly touched on MLB's opening game being on Netflix and what this says about the state of sports before they gave their season predictions.

Valenti and Rico opened a packed third hour with a list from PFF of the best and the worst Lions free agency signings. They got into the makeup of the Tigers roster and then picked the teams they think will make the Final Four from the remaining teams in the NCAA Tournament.

The guys offered some more thoughts and took some more of your calls on the Red Wings throughout the final hour before they were joined by Riger in cross-talk.

The people chime in for the final time this show on their belief in the Red Wings and how they think tonight's game against the Senators is going to go.

Valenti and Rico return to their conversation about the consequences of tonight's game against the Senators for the Red Wings.

The guys each pick the Sweet 16 teams that will make the Final Four.

The guys discuss the makeup of the Tigers roster going into the regular season.