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FULL SHOW: Wednesday, July 15th
07/15/2026 | 2h 20 mins.
Valenti and Rico spent the majority of today's show breaking down Steve Yzerman's exit as Red Wings GM in multiple different ways. Plus, they mixed in a couple of "In Football Today" segments and revealed a potential suitor for Tarik Skubal.
HOUR 1: Enthusiasm Over Yzerman's Demotion + The Top 10 WRs In The NFL
07/15/2026 | 39 mins.
Mike and Rico got right down to business to begin the show, offering their reactions to Steve Yzerman being out as the Red Wings General Manager. They broke down the news from multiple angles throughout the hour and then discussed a recent list from anonymous NFL executives ranking the top 10 WRs in the league.
HOUR 2: Potential Replacements For Yzerman + More Of Your Reactions
07/15/2026 | 40 mins.
The guys stuck with the topic of the day/week regarding the Red Wings' demotion of Steve Yzerman. They wondered where Chris Ilitch will look to fill the shoes of the former GM, and took more of your calls.
HOUR 3: Top Trios In The NFL + Timing Of Yzerman Demotion + New Suitor For Tarik Skubal
07/15/2026 | 31 mins.
The guys took a brief pause from the Yzerman discussion to react to a list from CBS Sports of the top offensive trios in the NFL. Then, they speculated on the timing of Chris Ilitch's move before doing their only Skubal-related segment of the day on a potential suitor for the Tigers' ace.
HOUR 4: Final Reactions To Yzerman's Demotion From Red Wings
07/15/2026 | 28 mins.
Valenti and Rico rounded out the show with some more thoughts and calls on the Red Wings' unceremonious demotion of Steve Yzerman as Red Wings GM. They were then joined by Wojo and Riger in cross-talk in the final segment of the day.

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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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