
Join Rico Beard from the Valenti Show and Harold Shelton as they break down all the hottest action in college sports every week.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 593 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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The Big Ten has Illinois and Michigan in the Final Four, is this the year the Big Ten gets another Natty? Rico Beard takes a look at both Final Four matchups and what needs to happen for both teams to get victories. Download the latest episode of the... more
Michigan State's season came to an end in the Sweet Sixteen against UConn. Rico Beard talks through what is next for the Spartans and the answer might not make every Spartan fan happy. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today.
With six teams from the Big Ten in the Sweet Sixteen with one guaranteed a spot in the Elite Eight, Rico previews the 5 matchups. How many teams do you believe will make the Elite Eight? Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today.
Rico reacts to the good and the bad of the Big Ten in day one of NCAA Tournament action. There was plenty of the good, bad and everything in between. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today.
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Love the pod. Great content.
Love Rico, he’s the man. But I can’t get behind a 20 minute podcast with roughly 6 minutes of ads.
Why is it split up into 3 minute segments? And why do ads just randomly come on right in the middle of when Rico is talking? Such a strange podcast.
Love the pod love the msu deep dives keep it up Rocky lol
Great basketball and football insight from local Detroiter and Spartan RL Beard😂👊🏽🙌🏾
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Two hosts deliver deep dives into college sports, with a strong focus on Big Ten basketball and football, tournament implications, and team-by-team breakdowns. Episodes mix tactical analysis, player highlights, and brackets projections, often weaving in recruiting notes and conference-wide storylines. A recurring strength is clear, opinionated takes on conference rivals, coaching changes, and postseason chances, making it valuable for listeners who want fast-paced, opinionated coverage with actionable takeaways for fans, teams, and brands aligned with college athletics.
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Recent guests on 5 Star Zone include:
1. Joe Rexrode
2. Harold Shelton
3. Brett Ciancia
4. Brandon Brown
5. Dave Softy Mahler
6. Dave Softy
7. Jonathan Smith
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