The Valenti Show
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Should The Lions Draft For Need Or Take BPA?
Reacting To Brad Holmes' Comments Today
Can We Say That? | 4-13-26
Taking Your Calls On Which Of These 3 Red Wings Options You'd Take
How Would You Approach This Offseason If You Were In Charge Of The Red Wings?
MSU Football Head Coach Pat Fitzgerald Joins To Talk NIL, What To Expect In 2026, & More!
Taking Your Calls On Whether You'd Have Given McGonigle's First Home Run Ball Back
Should The Fan That Caught McGonigle's First Home Run Ball Given It Back?
Best Of The Valenti Show On 97.1 The Ticket: Can We Say That? CBB + Reacting To Michigan Winning The Title + More!
On this week's Best Of Valenti, the guys do a CBB-centered "Can We Say That?". Then, they react to Michigan winning the National Championship, do an "In Football Today", and much more!
Best of Tigers on 97.1 The Ticket: Slow Start To The Season, Fixing The Problems And Call Up Max Clark
The Detroit Tigers are off to a 4-9 start. Is there a solution to their problems and should they consider calling up prospect Max Clark?
Best Of The Red Wings On 97.1 The Ticket: Do They Need A New Captain? + Is There Any Hope Left? + More!
Costa & Jansen debate whether the Red Wings need to move on from Dylan Larkin as captain. Plus, Gator explains why he's given up on the team, and Valenti & Rico react to the loss to the Blue Jackets on Tuesday night.
FULL SHOW: Friday, April 10th
Valenti and Rico spent the majority of the first hour of the show discussing Mo Seider's comments in response to Red Wings fans' criticism of captain Dylan Larkin. They shifted gears in the second hour to some Pistons talk ahead of the playoffs starting next weekend, before they had a few Masters-infused conversations the rest of the show.
HOUR 1: Horse Betting/Moon Landing + Mo Seider's Comments Backing Larkin + In Football Today
Mike and Rico covered a few miscellaneous topics in the first segment. Then, they dove into what Mo Seider had to say about Red Wings' fans' criticism of Dylan Larkin's job as captain before David joined for an "In Football Today".
HOUR 2: Pistons Playoff Preview + Mike Wants To Make A Finals Bet
Mike and Rico opened the second hour with some Pistons talk in the context of their upcoming playoff run next week. They joked around about making a bet for Detroit to win the NBA Finals to benefit David's church before taking your calls.
HOUR 3: Masters Blitz, Are Sports Events Too Expensive?, Who Said It?
David joined the guys at the top of the third hour with some stats and facts about The Masters. Then, Mike and Rico discussed the affordability crisis when it comes to the most special events in sports before they played "Who Said It?" to wrap the hour.
HOUR 4: The Masters + Other Special Sports Events
Valenti and Rico wrapped the show discussing how special The Masters is and if any other sports events are remotely like it.
Taking Your Calls On The Masters, Other Special Sports Events
The people chime in on the guys' final hour topic about the most special events in sports.
What's Your Version of The Masters?
The guys wonder if there are any other sports events that compare to The Masters.
Have The Most Special Sports Events Gotten Too Expensive?
Valenti and Rico discuss how unaffordable big sporting events have become.
Masters Blitz | 4-10-26
David joins with some interesting Masters stats and facts.
Taking Your Calls On Your Pistons Expectations
Mike and Rico take your calls on the Pistons.
Should The Guys Make This Bet?
The guys ponder betting on the Pistons to win it all, with the proceeds going to David's church, Greater Life.
Are The Pistons Primed For A Deep Playoff Run?
Valenti and Rico have a discussion about their expectations for the Pistons in the playoffs.
Will There Be A Historic Amount Of Trades This NFL Draft? | In Football Today
David joins the guys with some potential draft day trades in the NFL.
Hearing From The People On Mo Seider's Comments
The guys take some of your calls on Mo Seider's tone-deaf comments.
Mo Seider Adds Fuel To The Fire With Red Wings' Criticism
Mike and Rico can't believe these comments from Mo Seider about fans criticizing captain Dylan Larkin.
Horse Betting + Is The Moon Landing Fake?
The guys cover a wide array of interesting topics in the first segment of the day.
FULL SHOW: Thursday, April 9th
Valenti and Rico opened today's short show following another awful showing from the Tigers' offense, trying to make sense of why they continue to struggle so much. They spent the rest of the show on this topic, hearing from some of the people before being joined by Riger in cross-talk.
Taking Your Calls On The Tigers' Continued Rough Start
The people chime in on the Tigers conversation after today's loss.
Are The Tigers Experiencing A Hangover?
Why are the Tigers struggling so much to begin the season?
Valenti On Tigers' Lack Of Hitting: It's "Unacceptable"
The guys discuss another putrid offensive performance from the Tigers.
FULL SHOW: Wednesday, April 8th
Valenti and Rico spent the first hour of today's show wondering if there's cause for concern with the Tigers after their 4-7 start. They took this topic until they reacted to the Red Wings' loss to the Blue Jackets last night and discussed, for the rest of the show, what happens now with the once-great franchise.
HOUR 1: Should We Be Concerned About The Tigers' 4-7 Start? + In Football Today
Mike and Rico discussed whether they're worried about the Tigers yet after their 4-7 start to begin the show. Then, they reacted to a list of NFL players who could get traded before the NFL Draft on an "In Football Today".
HOUR 2: Red Wings Lose Another In Pathetic Fashion: What Happens Now?
Valenti and Rico shifted their sights towards the Red Wings in the second hour following their loss to the Blue Jackets last night. They stuck with this topic for the rest of the hour, taking a bunch of your calls and reading your texts.
HOUR 3: NFL Draft Rumors + More Thoughts On Where Red Wings Go From Here
The guys were joined by David at the beginning of the third hour, who came equipped with some NFL Draft rumors. Then, they returned to the Red Wings and their ongoing spiral.
HOUR 4: Final Thoughts + Calls On Red Wings
Valenti and Rico put a bow on today's proceedings with more Red Wings talk amidst another brutal season collapse.
Taking Your Final Red Wings Calls
Mike and Rico heard from the people about the Red Wings for the final time of the show.
Revisiting Red Wings' Gutless Loss Last Night
Valenti and Rico open the final hour returning to their disgust towards the Red Wings from earlier in the show.
What Roster Moves Do The Red Wings Need To Make?
The guys return to their Red Wings conversation from the previous hour.
NFL Draft Rumors | In Football Today
The guys gloss over some of the biggest NFL Draft rumors circulating right now.
Where Do The Red Wings Even Go From Here?
The guys try to come up with some resolutions to the Red Wings' brutal stretch since Steve Yzerman took over and begin to look for some help from the people.
The Guys Share Their Dejection After Another Pathetic Red Wings Loss
Things have to change for the Red Wings. Mike, Rico, and Kenny explain what or how.
How Likely Are These NFL Players To Get Traded? | In Football Today
David joins with a list of NFL players who could be on the trade block ahead of the NFL Draft and the guys discuss how likely each of them is to be dealt.
Hearing From The People On Tigers Concern Levels
Valenti and Rico go to the people on the Tigers.
Is There Cause For Concern With The Tigers?
The guys continue their conversation regarding the Tigers' rough start to the season and hear from the people for the first time.
Reacting To Rough Start Of The Season For The Tigers
Mike and Rico wonder if there's cause for concern yet with the Tigers.
Best of college basketball on 97.1 The Ticket: Where this Michigan team ranks in history
bonusMichigan stands alone at the top! Join 97.1 The Ticket as we recap the win over UConn and debate this team’s place in the history books. We also show some love to second-year coach Dusty May as he builds the next Wolverines powerhouse.
FULL SHOW: Tuesday, April 7th
Valenti and Rico kicked off the show with their reactions to Michigan securing the NCAA Tournament National Championship last night. They asked a few related questions and took your phone calls on the subject for the majority of the show, pausing briefly to discuss their care factor in the Red Wings and whether they've reached the point of not rooting for them anymore.
HOUR 1: Michigan's NCAA Tournament Win + Do Fans Feel Better About It Than 2023 CFP Title? + Mock Draft Mania
With Michigan clinching the NCAA National Championship last night, the guys opened up today's show offering their thoughts on this monumental win. They asked Michigan fans if they feel better about this win over the 2023 CFP win and then finished the hour reacting to a new NFL Mock Draft.
HOUR 2: Your Calls + Texts On Michigan's National Championship Win
The guys heard from the people throughout the second hour about Michigan winning the NCAA Tournament last night.