Valenti and Rico kicked off the first show of the week by sharing their immense disappointment in the Red Wings after a brutal weekend. They all took turns explaining why they're out on Yzerman, Larkin, and most of the players on the team throughout the first two hours. Then, the guys dedicated the rest of the show to both previewing and discussing Michigan-UConn in the NCAA Tournament national championship game tonight.
HOUR 1: Is It Time To Give Up On The Red Wings? + Can We Say That? Part 1
04/06/2026 | 39 mins.
Mike started the show solemnly declaring the end of the Red Wings season and a willingness to come over to Kenny's side of the fold. The guys went back and forth throughout the hour, discussing whether they'll be spite watching the team through the rest of the regular season. Then, they did a college basketball "Can We Say That?" to wrap the hour.
HOUR 2: Red Wings Spite Talk Continued
04/06/2026 | 40 mins.
Mike and Rico spent the second hour with a continuation of their opening topic of the day.
HOUR 3: Can We Say That? Part 2 + Previewing Michigan-UConn
04/06/2026 | 32 mins.
The guys did another "Can We Say That?" to open the third hour. Then, they began their conversation previewing Michigan-UConn later tonight.
HOUR 4: Final Thoughts + Calls On Michigan-UConn Tonight
04/06/2026 | 30 mins.
Mike and Rico continued to preview Michigan-UConn in the final hour. They also let the people in on the conversation before Riger joined them in cross-talk to round out the show.
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