Rico (solo without Valenti) opened today's show reacting to the Tigers' shocking sweep over the Rays. He, David, and Kenny discussed what they'll need to see in order to fully believe in the team. Then, the guys asked whether you're watching both the NBA and Stanley Cup Finals with spite before doing an "In Football Today" to finish things up.
HOUR 1: What Do The Tigers Need To Do To Draw You Back In? + Absurd Knicks Finals Ticket Prices
06/03/2026 | 41 mins.
Rico, David, and Kenny reacted to the Tigers' improbable sweep over the Rays to begin the show. They asked what Detroit needs to do to get you to believe again before they gave their thoughts on the prices to get into MSG for the NBA Finals.
HOUR 2: Are You Watching The NBA/Stanley Cup Finals With Spite? + In Football Today
06/03/2026 | 41 mins.
The guys talked about how they're feeling about watching the NBA Finals and the Stanley Cup Finals. Then, they took a quick detour to discuss the most and least improved NFL teams going into the 2026 season in an "In Football Today" before being joined by Wojo and Riger in cross-talk.
Most and Least Improved NFL Teams Going Into 2026 | In Football Today
06/03/2026 | 12 mins.
David has a list of the most and least improved NFL teams going into the 2026 season, which he shares with Rico and Kenny.
Is Aaron Donald Actually Thinking About Unretiring?
06/03/2026 | 12 mins.
The guys react to a rumor about Aaron Donald potentially unretiring in the wake of the Rams' trading for Myles Garrett.
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 storylines, Valenti and Rico tell it like it is — no fluff, no fan service, just real talk. Catch The Valenti Show with Rico live Monday through Friday 2pm - 6pm EST on 97.1 The Ticket (WXYT). Full episodes, individual hours and show highlights drop daily wherever you get your podcasts.
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