How Sustainable Is How The Pistons Played Last Night?
05/06/2026 | 10 mins.
The guys continue to give their reactions to last night's Pistons Game 1 win.
Valenti's Reaction To Pistons' Game 1 Win: "That Was A Tone-Setter"
05/06/2026 | 12 mins.
Mike and Rico discuss how sustainable the Pistons' nearly flawless play last night is going forward.
FULL SHOW: Tuesday, May 5th
05/05/2026 | 2h 21 mins.
Valenti and Rico tackled a multitude of topics on today's show. They started things off with a question posed to the new Maple Leafs GM that made them question whether Detroit sports media as a whole is too soft towards the players/teams. Then, they discussed their concern levels over the Tigers, with Tarik Skubal set to miss multiple months, before talking about U of D men's basketball's postseason ban. The guys wrapped up the show with a preview of Cavs-Pistons Game 1.
HOUR 1: Should Detroit Sports Media Be More Hard On The Teams? + In Football Today
05/05/2026 | 38 mins.
The guys reacted to a question posed to new Maple Leafs GM John Chayka in his introductory press conference, wondering why these types of hard-hitting questions are not asked to Detroit sports figures. Then, they wrapped up the first hour with the candidates for DPOY in the NFL in 2026.
HOUR 2: Are You Concerned About The Tigers Without Skubal?
05/05/2026 | 40 mins.
Mike and Rico had a conversation in the second hour on whether they're on the "ledge" when it comes to their anxiousness about the Tigers without Tarik Skubal for multiple months.
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