
The Valenti Show
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Which Of These Possibilities Are You Most Confident In Happening?
Valenti poses 4 different local sports hypotheticals, and the guys have a discussion where they rank them 1-4.

FULL SHOW: Thursday, April 2nd
Valenti and Rico got today's show started with a mock trade involving Sam LaPorta, discussing if they'd make the deal if they were Brad Holmes. Then, they got into their main topic of the day: who to blame (besides Yzerman) for the Red Wings collapsing again in March. The guys paused briefly from this to wonder if the Tigers should extend Kevin McGonigle long-term before they returned to the Red Wings talk in the final hour.

HOUR 1: Hypothetical Lions Mock Trade + NFL Over/Unders
Mike had a Lions mock trade from NFL.com to begin today's show. The guys discussed whether they'd accept said trade if they were Brad Holmes and then offered some thoughts on a few post-free agency NFL over/unders.

HOUR 2: Who Is Most To Blame (Besides Yzerman) For Red Wings March Collapse?
Mike and Rico spent the second hour assigning blame for what we saw in March from the Red Wings.

HOUR 3: In Football Today + Should The Tigers Extend Kevin McGonigle Long Term?
The guys started the third hour with an "In Football Today" before spending the rest of it debating the idea of the Tigers locking up Kevin McGonigle to a team-friendly long-term deal.

HOUR 4: Final Thoughts + Calls On The Red Wings
Valenti and Rico rounded out the show with a reset of their Red Wings conversation.

Hearing From The People For The Final Time Today On The Red Wings
The guys take a few more of your calls ahead of the end of today's show.

Who To Blame For Red Wings March Swoon + Do You Put Any Stock Into Prior Success In April?
Valenti and Rico revisit their Red Wings conversation from earlier.

Should The Tigers Extend Kevin McGonigle Long Term?
Valenti breaks the news that the Pirates are re-signing top prospect Konnor Griffin to a $140 million contract and asks if the Tigers should give Kevin McGonigle a similar deal.

In Football Today | 4-2-26
The guys go through the biggest CFB and NFL news, including OBJ returning to Mike's Giants.

Taking Your Calls On Who To Blame With The Red Wings
The people chime in on the Red Wings.

Who Is Most At Fault For The Red Wings' March Collapse (Besides Yzerman)?
The guys assign blame for the Red Wings transgressions.

Post NFL Free Agency Over/Unders | In Football Today
Kenny has some updated overs and unders for some NFL teams which he shares with the guys.

Another Wild NIL/CBB Story + Reading Your Texts
Valenti is outraged about CBB player Dior Johnson and then the guys read some of your texts.

Would You Trade Sam LaPorta In This Trade Package?
Should this hypothetical deal intrigue Brad Holmes?

Reacting To This NFL.com Mock Trade For The Lions
Mike and Rico share their thoughts on this hypothetical trade for the Lions involving Sam LaPorta.

FULL SHOW: Wednesday, April 1st
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.

The People Chime In With Their Red Wings Frustrations
Valenti and Rico hear from the people regarding another brutal Red Wings loss.

Should We Blame The Coaches Or The Players For What's Happening With The Red Wings?
The guys discuss where the blame lies for another March Red Wings collapse.

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

FULL SHOW: Tuesday, March 31st
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.

HOUR 1: Thoughts On Frank Ragnow Getting Stiffed By The Lions + In Football Today
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".

HOUR 2: Dylan Larkin's Job As Captain + Overall Red Wings Concern Levels
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.

HOUR 3: Mock Draft Mania + More Red Wings/Ragnow Thoughts + Your First Calls Of The Day
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.

HOUR 4: Final Thoughts + Calls On Ragnow/Red Wings
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.

Hearing From The People For The Final Time Today
A few more of the people chime in before the end of today's show.

Revisiting Today's Main Topics
Mike and Rico continue their Lions and Red Wings conversations to begin the final hour.

Taking Your First Calls Of The Day On Today's Topics
The phone lines are back in order and the guys go straight to the people.

Mock Draft Mania | 3-31-26
Mike has a mock draft, which he shares with the guys.

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

How Much Blame Does Dylan Larkin Deserve For Red Wings' Collapses As Captain?
How badly do the Red Wings need better leadership?

In Football Today | 3-31-26
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.

The Guys Read Your Texts On Frank Ragnow/Lions
With the phone lines down, Kenny reads some text communications, which the guys react to.

Is The Ragnow Situation A Bad Look For The Lions?
Does this situation warrant SOL complaints?

Reacting To The Lions Forcing Frank Ragnow To Pay Part Of His Bonus Back
The guys give their thoughts on the viral news that the Lions may have disrespected Frank Ragnow when he retired.

Best of March Madness on 97.1 The Ticket: Michigan’s Final Four Bound & We’re Breaking It All Down
bonusThe 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.

FULL SHOW: Monday, March 30th
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.

HOUR 1: Mike's Question For MSU/Michigan Fans + Can We Say That? Part 1
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?"

HOUR 2: Should Tigers Have Called Up McGonigle Last Year + Thoughts On Duke's Collapse Yesterday
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.

HOUR 3: Can We Say That? Part 2 + Rod Wood's Comments + McLellan's Concerning Criticism
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.

HOUR 4: Red Wings + Lions Talk Continued
The guys wrapped up today's show with some more thoughts on their Lions and Red Wings conversations from the previous hour.

Expanding On Lions + Red Wings/McLellan Topics
Valenti and Rico have a few more thoughts on their Lions and Red Wings conversations.

Did Todd McLellan Hit The Nail On The Head With The Criticism Of His Team?
Mike, Rico, and Kenny discuss the damning comments from Todd McLellan on his team.

Lions President Rod Wood Offers CONCERNING Thoughts
It appears Rod Wood and Brad Holmes are on the same page...

Can We Say That? Part 2 | 3-30-26
The guys do the second part of today's "Can We Say That?"

Expanding On Duke's Historic Collapse Yesterday
Mike and Rico offer some more thoughts on what happened to Duke yesterday.

Hearing From The People On MSU/Michigan + McGonigle
The guys read your texts and take your calls on today's topics thus far.

Should The Tigers Have Called Up Kevin McGonigle Last Year?
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.

Can We Say That? | 3-30-26
The guys do their weekly staple "Can We Say That?" segment, mainly surrounding the NCAA Tournament.

Michigan & MSU Basketball Fans Answer The Question(s) At Hand
Valenti and Rico take a few of your calls on Michigan + MSU basketball.