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The Valenti Show

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Detroit Lions
Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Tigers
Michigan
Bryce Underwood
College Football
Minnesota Vikings
Green Bay Packers
Dylan Larkin
NFL
Detroit
National Football League
Sam Laporta
Michigan State Spartans Football
Michigan Wolverines Football
Detroit Pistons
Kelvin Sheppard
Dan Campbell
Jalen Duren
Scott Harris

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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Valenti and Rico honed in on one main question/topic for the majority of the show for Lions fans: did the Bears' dismantling of the Seahawks in Seattle last night catch your attention? The guys talked amongst themselves and with the people throughout... more

The guys came out of the gates firing with their thoughts about the Bears' dominant performance against the Seahawks in Seattle last night. They discussed the significance of this for the Lions and how, if at all, it changes their viewpoint on how wi... more

Mike and Rico carried over their first hour topic into the second and heard from more Lions fans as well.

Paul Serra asked the guys a few NFL questions now that we're at the midpoint of the season, and they responded. Then, they shifted their sights towards Michigan Football Coach Kyle Whittingham, who proved yet again that he doesn't understand the sign... more

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Recent Guests

TJ Lang
Former Detroit Lions offensive lineman
Detroit Lions
Episode: Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: Kerby Joseph Returns To Practice + Vikings Game Preview
Boomer Esiason
Former NFL quarterback and football analyst
Episode: Kickoff with Boomer Esiason and Mike Valenti for Week 8 in the NFL | 'Kickoff with Boomer & Valenti'
Marc Ryan
Sports radio host filling in for Mike Valenti
97.1 The Ticket
Episode: HOUR 4: Final Thoughts On Vikings-Lions/Brad Holmes
Jamar Anacel
Detroit Lions fan who called in to discuss the Vikings and the NFL schedule
Episode: Are Lions Fans Intimidated By The Vikings Going Into Sunday's Showdown?
T.J. Lang
Former Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers offensive lineman and NFL analyst.
97.1 The Ticket
Episode: TJ Answers Some Critical Questions
Kelvin Sheppard
Defensive coordinator who spoke at the podium
Detroit Lions
Episode: FULL SHOW: Thursday, October 8th
Dan Campbell
Lions head coach
Detroit Lions
Episode: Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: Dan Campbell/Jared Goff Join + Season Predictions
Jared Goff
Lions quarterback
Detroit Lions
Episode: Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: Dan Campbell/Jared Goff Join + Season Predictions
Thomas John Lang
Former NFL offensive lineman joining the show
Episode: HOUR 2: TJ Lang Joins To Talk Michigan/Bryce Underwood + Lions-Saints

Hosts

Mike Valenti
Host of The Valenti Show with Rico; long-time Detroit sports commentator known for blunt takes and high-energy banter.
Rico Beard
Co-host of the show; known for quick-witted reactions and complementary dynamic with Valenti.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • It’s what I think

    For years, when something happens in sports - or Detroit Sports specifically- and someone asks, “what do you think about that?” I say, wait until 2 o’clock tomorrow and Mike Valenti tells me what he thinks, then I’ll tell you what I think. I don’t know how he does it and seems to know everything. I never miss a day or a word that comes out of Valenti’s and Rico’s mouths and thanks to the Podcast, I don’t have to stop what I’m doing every day from 2p-6p straight

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheDonfromSpunkyBean
    United States3 months ago
  • Always having an opinion

    Listen to this show daily and recap on the weekends. They always have an honest opinion and don’t just give vague answers. A lot of sports talk shows will give open end statement or be very biased towards one specific team.

    You can always get some sort of fact and data that they have actually looked up to back up their opinion. Love the personalities and they’re going back-and-forth. The show literally feels like friends who work together that argue about sports and it makes me laugh all the ti... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hage77
    United States3 months ago
  • No Drops

    Great show overall. BUT…One of the best parts of the show is the drops. If it’s a copy right issue then they shouldn’t be played on the radio either. Either play the drops on all platforms or no platforms. You can’t even play the clips of your own colleagues when you do who said it? How dumb is that honestly?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    MPARE199
    Canada7 months ago
  • Garbage

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    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Pear of Pants
    United States10 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 Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Some critics wish for more balanced discussion and less negative banter, but overall sentiment is highly positive.
Listeners appreciate Detroit-centric insights and national sports business context, with strong calls for more drops in podcast formats.
Listeners value the show's blunt, honest takes and data-informed debates.
Many fans praise full episode availability and the hosts' chemistry, though some dislike podcast drops not being included.

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#160
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#5
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TJ Lang Previews Vikings-Lions
Q: Is Minnesota's defense a real threat to the Lions?
Lang says Detroit should not underestimate Minnesota, whose defense has confused opponents throughout the season. He expects the Lions to benefit from playing at home, and says they should use protections and adjustments that worked against Brian Flores's schemes in previous matchups.
TJ Lang Previews Vikings-Lions
Q: Are the Vikings and Lions two of the luckiest teams in the NFL right now?
Lang rejects the idea that either team's record is a fluke, saying both are well coached and have made plays in key moments. He notes that Minnesota's defense has consistently disrupted opponents, while Detroit has also earned results through execution.
TJ Answers Some Critical Questions
Q: Is Drew Petzing more valuable offensively or defensively for this game?
Lang says Petzing is more valuable offensively because he must build an effective run game and protection plan, though his familiarity with Kyler Murray's strengths and weaknesses may also help the defense.
TJ Answers Some Critical Questions
Q: What makes the Vikings so confounding to play against?
Lang says the defense is well coached and benefits from players' chemistry and understanding of their assignments. Flores disguises pressure and coverage, confusing quarterbacks and creating opportunities for takeaways.
HOUR 2: TJ Lang Joins To Preview Vikings-Lions, Answer Critical Questions, Do "The Picks"
Q: Am I wrong for thinking that? Or is this, no, it's just going to be strength versus strength and that's what's going to determine the game?
Lang expects a close, moderate-scoring game, around 24-20, and says Detroit's improving defense and ability to avoid mistakes could be decisive.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Valenti Show

What is The Valenti Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A lively Detroit-focused sports talk show known for its blunt takes and deep dives into local teams (Tigers, Lions, Red Wings) alongside national sports business and media topics. Episodes routinely mix game analysis with commentary on advertising saturation, NIL culture, media rights, and the evolving economics of college and pro sports, all delivered with rapid-fire banter and caller interaction. The show often pivots from on-field performance to broader questions about sponsorships, branding, and fan experience, making it a go-to for listeners who want opinion-led analysis anchored in data and local loyalties. Noteworthy is the consistent pairing of two hosts with a dynamic dynamic, plus frequent long-form conversations that thread humor... more

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Recent guests on The Valenti Show include:

1. TJ Lang
2. Boomer Esiason
3. Marc Ryan
4. Jamar Anacel
5. T.J. Lang
6. Kelvin Sheppard
7. Dan Campbell
8. Jared Goff

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