Valenti and Rico spent some time to open up the show on another update in the absurd Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel cheating scandal. They discussed their differing beliefs in the Pistons to come back in the Magic series in the second hour before doing a Kentucky Derby trivia segment and offering a few thoughts on the Tigers' recent injuries. Then, they returned to the Pistons talk in the final hour to wrap today's show.
HOUR 1: Another Chapter Of The Vrabel & Russini Saga + NBA Blitz
04/29/2026 | 37 mins.
Mike and Rico provided an update on the Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel scandal at the top of the show. They reacted to this before doing an NBA Blitz to wrap the first hour.
HOUR 2: Can The Pistons Do The Improbable And Win This Series?
04/29/2026 | 40 mins.
Mike offered his reasons why the Pistons can, and Rico/David offer the reasons why the Pistons can't come back and win their series against the Magic. They debated this and brought the people in on the conversation throughout the hour.
The guys did some Kentucky Derby trivia to open the third hour. Then, Mike explained why he's not expecting much from the Tigers in the next few weeks.
HOUR 4: Can The Pistons Come Back Question Revisited
04/29/2026 | 23 mins.
Valenti and Rico wrapped the show with a revisit of their belief in the Pistons tonight and in the first of the series.
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