Who To Blame For Red Wings March Swoon + Do You Put Any Stock Into Prior Success In April?
04/02/2026 | 12 mins.
Valenti and Rico revisit their Red Wings conversation from earlier.
Should The Tigers Extend Kevin McGonigle Long Term?
04/02/2026 | 11 mins.
Valenti breaks the news that the Pirates are re-signing top prospect Konnor Griffin to a $140 million contract and asks if the Tigers should give Kevin McGonigle a similar deal.
In Football Today | 4-2-26
04/02/2026 | 12 mins.
The guys go through the biggest CFB and NFL news, including OBJ returning to Mike's Giants.
Taking Your Calls On Who To Blame With The Red Wings
04/02/2026 | 10 mins.
The people chime in on the Red Wings.
Who Is Most At Fault For The Red Wings' March Collapse (Besides Yzerman)?
04/02/2026 | 11 mins.
The guys assign blame for the Red Wings transgressions.
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.