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The Valenti Show

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Arizona State University
University Of Wyoming
East Carolina University

The Valenti Show with Rico is Detroit’s must-listen daily sports show — where strong opinions meet smart analysis. Hosted by Mike Valenti and Rico Beard, The Valenti Show brings unfiltered takes on the biggest national stories and dives deep into all-things-Detroit sports: the Lions, Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings, Michigan and Michigan State. Whether it's NFL drama, playoff stakes or college football... more

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On today's edition of the Valenti Show, Mike and Rico tackled 3 main topics: the legitimacy of the United States' gold medal win in men's hockey following the controversial 3v3 OT rule, whether they think Michigan-Duke mattered, and if their belief i... more

The guys began the show sharing their frustrations regarding the 3-on-3 OT rule in the men's hockey Gold Medal game at the Winter Olympics. They discussed whether this makes the US's first gold medal since 1980 less legitimate before doing the first ... more

Valenti expanded on his disdain for the state of college basketball as he gave a breakdown of Michigan-Duke.

Part 2 of today's "Can We Say That?" segments kicked off the third hour of the show. Then, the guys continued to take your calls on all of today's topics and then began a conversation about the Pistons and whether there's any reason to care about the... more

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Hosts

Mike Valenti
Host known for strong opinions and smart analysis.
Rico Beard
Co-host providing engaging commentary and analysis.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • Garbage

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    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Pear of Pants
    United States2 months ago
  • Love the show..but

    I try to like Rico. Really try. But he’s just not a very good broadcaster. Mike is the goat.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    MA#123
    United States4 months ago
  • Solid show, podcast version not good.

    Show is solid, but listening to the podcast version is awful. Any drops or audio from say a press conference just won’t be there, really annoying and it’s been like this for ages. Not to mention they will throw an ad in basically mid sentence these days, not even at a natural break point which makes for a very jarring listening experience.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Detmi25
    United States5 months ago
  • The best in the business

    Been listening for years, hand down the best you will find. Local detroit sports is covered with a great mix at the national level. They always call it how they see it, I don’t care what the bots or cultists say, they just don’t like the honest reporting and facts. Keep up all the great content and content, can’t get enough!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RichCgolfaholic
    United States5 months ago
  • 5 star show, but no drops does it no justice

    Will always appreciate what Mike brings to the table as a radio host and just as a reasonable human. Hope he carries on here in Detroit for years to come. Need more voices like him in the national media as well.

    I appreciate how Rico works off Mike, always makes for good comedy. I hope for a Roberto return one day, as it doesn’t get better than his song edits. Also hope there’s a way to integrate the drops into these episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ape32400
    United States6 months ago

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Some listeners express frustration with certain hosts' performance, suggesting a divide in audience preferences.
Many find the discussions engaging and relevant to current sports events.
Overall, the show garners a loyal following due to its authentic coverage of Detroit sports.
Feedback includes requests for better integration of audio drops in podcast versions.
Listeners appreciate the unfiltered opinions and smart analysis from the hosts.

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#233
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#15
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HOUR 1: Yaxel Lendeborg's Leaked Trash Talk About Purdue Basketball + Can We Say That?
Q: What are your thoughts on the comments from Yaxel?
Most callers support the trash talking and feel it's a good motivator if followed by performance, but also acknowledge the added pressure it brings.
HOUR 1: Yaxel Lendeborg's Leaked Trash Talk About Purdue Basketball + Can We Say That?
Q: Does this bother you as a sports fan? Do you want your athletes talking the smack before big time games?
The callers express mixed feelings on athlete bravado, with some enjoying the confidence while others worry about the implications of failing to back it up.
Can We Say That? | 2-16-26
Q: Can we say that this offseason is the biggest in Detroit Lions history?
No, the biggest offseason already happened after they missed out on the Super Bowl; this one could be significant but not the biggest.
Can We Say That? | 2-16-26
Q: Can we say that the Detroit Tigers are the favorites in the American League heading into the season?
Yes, because nobody in the American League really blows the socks off, although concerns about their offense remain.
Can We Say That? | 2-16-26
Q: Can we say that the NBA finally figured out a functional all-star game format?
No, they haven't because it remains confusing and overly complicated.

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This daily sports show is centered around candid discussions and strong opinions regarding a range of topics related to both local and national sports. The hosts cover major sporting events and team dynamics, focusing heavily on Detroit's prominent teams like the Lions, Tigers, Pistons, and Red Wings. Notable segments often include betting predictions and analysis of players and games, blending humor with insightful commentary. With a commitment to honesty, the show encourages lively listener interaction and showcases an engaging mix of serious sports analysis and light-hearted banter, making it appealing to dedicated sports fans looking for authentic coverage.

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2. David Musick
3. Will Burchfield
4. Ross Tucker
5. Robert Porcher
6. Jordan Robinson
7. Caroline Fitzgerald
8. Burchie Kid

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