Valenti and Rico spent the majority of the first hour of the show discussing Mo Seider's comments in response to Red Wings fans' criticism of captain Dylan Larkin. They shifted gears in the second hour to some Pistons talk ahead of the playoffs starting next weekend, before they had a few Masters-infused conversations the rest of the show.
HOUR 1: Horse Betting/Moon Landing + Mo Seider's Comments Backing Larkin + In Football Today
04/10/2026 | 39 mins.
Mike and Rico covered a few miscellaneous topics in the first segment. Then, they dove into what Mo Seider had to say about Red Wings' fans' criticism of Dylan Larkin's job as captain before David joined for an "In Football Today".
HOUR 2: Pistons Playoff Preview + Mike Wants To Make A Finals Bet
04/10/2026 | 39 mins.
Mike and Rico opened the second hour with some Pistons talk in the context of their upcoming playoff run next week. They joked around about making a bet for Detroit to win the NBA Finals to benefit David's church before taking your calls.
HOUR 3: Masters Blitz, Are Sports Events Too Expensive?, Who Said It?
04/10/2026 | 32 mins.
David joined the guys at the top of the third hour with some stats and facts about The Masters. Then, Mike and Rico discussed the affordability crisis when it comes to the most special events in sports before they played "Who Said It?" to wrap the hour.
HOUR 4: The Masters + Other Special Sports Events
04/10/2026 | 31 mins.
Valenti and Rico wrapped the show discussing how special The Masters is and if any other sports events are remotely like it.
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