The Valenti Show

Kenny has some updated overs and unders for some NFL teams which he shares with the guys.

Valenti is outraged about CBB player Dior Johnson and then the guys read some of your texts.

Should this hypothetical deal intrigue Brad Holmes?

Mike and Rico share their thoughts on this hypothetical trade for the Lions involving Sam LaPorta.

The guys spent this short show ahead of Tigers baseball lambasting the Red Wings for another embarrassing loss last night. They took your calls and read your texts before they wrapped the show.

Valenti and Rico hear from the people regarding another brutal Red Wings loss.

The guys discuss where the blame lies for another March Red Wings collapse.

Mike and Rico come out of the gates firing with their criticism of the Red Wings after their loss to the Penguins last night.

Valenti and Rico began today's show with the story concerning the Lions and Frank Ragnow. They discussed what this looks like from a Lions fan and an outside perspective before they transitioned into Red Wings talk in the second hour, where they addressed McLellan's comments and Dylan Larkin's role in the March struggles. Then, the guys revisited both of their main topics and took some of your calls to round out the show.

Mike and Rico spent the first hour of the show with their reactions to the report that the Lions refused to pay $3 million of Frank Ragnow's bonus after he originally retired. They discussed the perception of this move around the NFL and wrapped this conversation with an "In Football Today".

Red Wings talk hijacked the show, as the guys felt compelled to revisit Todd McLellan's criticism of his players and how much blame Dylan Larkin deserves as the captain of the team.

Mike and Rico opened the third hour with a "Mock Draft Mania". Then, they expanded on the Red Wings and Frank Ragnow conversations before they finally got the phone lines up and working.

Valenti and Rico closed out today's show with some more phone calls and thoughts on the Lions stiffing Frank Ragnow and their overall Red Wings sentiments. Then, they were joined by Wojo and Riger in cross-talk.

A few more of the people chime in before the end of today's show.

Mike and Rico continue their Lions and Red Wings conversations to begin the final hour.

The phone lines are back in order and the guys go straight to the people.

Mike has a mock draft, which he shares with the guys.

Valenti and Rico offer some more thoughts on the lack of leadership and talent on the Red Wings team.

How badly do the Red Wings need better leadership?

The guys go through the biggest news in the NFL, including the 49ers investigating the Substation and an update on the potential hiring of replacement refs.

With the phone lines down, Kenny reads some text communications, which the guys react to.

Does this situation warrant SOL complaints?

The guys give their thoughts on the viral news that the Lions may have disrespected Frank Ragnow when he retired.

The Ticket team breaks down a massive Elite Eight weekend, from Michigan State’s heartbreaking exit to Michigan’s statement victory. Plus, we look ahead and preview the massive Final Four showdown between Michigan and Arizona.

Valenti and Rico kicked off this week of shows with their thoughts on this past weekend in March Madness, specifically MSU's demise and Michigan advancing to the Final Four. They asked a question for each fanbase before getting into some Kevin McGonigle talk and whether the Tigers should have called him up last year. The guys spent the final 2 hours with their ongoing concerns for both the Lions and the Red Wings after some more worrying comments from heads of state of each organization.

The guys began with their reactions to Michigan State's defeat and Michigan advancing to the Final Four. They posed one question for each fanbase before ending the hour with "Can We Say That?"

Mike and Rico covered a few topics in the second hour, beginning with a question regarding the result of the Tigers' season last year potentially being different if they called up Kevin McGonigle. Then, they dished on Duke's stunning collapse against UConn.

The guys did part 2 of today's "Can We Say That?" before they reacted to some comments from Lions President Rod Wood, which backed up what we've heard and seen from Brad Holmes. Then, they touched on the Red Wings quickly to round out the hour.

The guys wrapped up today's show with some more thoughts on their Lions and Red Wings conversations from the previous hour.

Valenti and Rico have a few more thoughts on their Lions and Red Wings conversations.

Mike, Rico, and Kenny discuss the damning comments from Todd McLellan on his team.

It appears Rod Wood and Brad Holmes are on the same page...

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

Mike and Rico offer some more thoughts on what happened to Duke yesterday.

The guys read your texts and take your calls on today's topics thus far.

Valenti wants to know if he's going too far by asking if the Tigers' hypothetically bringing up Kevin McGonigle last year would have won them the Mariners series.

The guys do their weekly staple "Can We Say That?" segment, mainly surrounding the NCAA Tournament.

Valenti and Rico take a few of your calls on Michigan + MSU basketball.

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.