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Best Of The Valenti Show On 97.1 The Ticket: Warde Manuel Controversy, Home Run Derby Thoughts, & More!
07/19/2026 | 51 mins.
Mike and Rico react to the latest reports surrounding Warde Manuel's time at Michigan potentially coming to an end. Plus, they discuss the Home Run Derby, speculate on who could replace Steve Yzerman, and much more!
Best of Red Wings on 97.1 The Ticket: Yzerman out as Red Wings GM, what's next?
07/18/2026 | 1h 26 mins.
The Detroit Red Wings made major breaking news this week as Steve Yzerman is no longer the GM. Costa and Jansen, Karsch and Anderson and the Valenti Show with Rico all talk about the huge news and what exactly is next for the Detroit Red Wings?
Best Of The Lions On 97.1 The Ticket: Goff's QB Ranking, Lions Stacked Young Talent, & More!
07/18/2026 | 52 mins.
On this week's Best Of Lions, Costa & Jansen get us started with their reactions to the anonymous NFL QB ranking list put out this week that has Jared Goff at 9th. Valenti & Rico also discuss this ranking, but not before Karsch & Anderson debate whether the Lions are stacked with young talent.
FULL SHOW: Friday, July 17th
07/17/2026 | 2h 19 mins.
Marc Ryan (in for Valenti) and Rico kicked off the final show of the week with their thoughts on Jon Jansen's speculation that Jahmyr Gibbs could hold out/in for a new contract to begin training camp. They broke down the possible outcomes from this throughout the first few segments of the show before they transitioned into a discussion regarding the latest in the Tarik Skubal trade rumors. The guys ribbed Marc for not knowing what The Odyssey is about and did "Who Said It?" in the third hour and then rounded out the show talking with Jeremy Otto and giving their Christmas In July gift wish lists.
HOUR 1: Will Jahmyr Gibbs Hold Out/In To Start Training Camp? + Pick Your Theory
07/17/2026 | 39 mins.
Marc and Rico reacted to some comments from Jansen earlier today regarding Jahmyr Gibbs potentially holding out/in to begin training camp. They speculated what will actually happen and the outcomes that could stem from this. The guys wrapped the first hour with a little game from Paul Serra.

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About The Valenti Show

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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