Best of The Valenti Show on 97.1 The Ticket: May 18-22
05/24/2026 | 44 mins.
Mike Valenti and Rico criticize the potential expansion of the college football playoff to 24 teams, vent about the Detroit Tigers' struggling lineup management, and react to the Detroit Pistons' tough playoff elimination against the Cavaliers.
Best of the Pistons on 97.1 The Ticket: Why Trajan Langdon's presser has Pistons fans divided
05/23/2026 | 1h 1 mins.
The hosts break down the polarizing fallout from Pistons President Trajan Langdon's recent press conference and debate the team's urgent need for outside star power. They also dissect the financial risks of a massive contract extension for center Jaylen Duren, drawing cautionary parallels to past NBA roster blunders.
FULL SHOW: Thursday, May 21st
05/21/2026 | 1h 9 mins.
Mike and Rico began today's short show following another pathetic Tigers performance talking about, you guessed it, the abysmal offense exhibited from Detroit's lineups recently. They heard from the people on this topic, taking your calls and reading your ticket texts throughout the rest of the show.
How Improbable Would A Playoff Appearance Be For The Tigers?
05/21/2026 | 7 mins.
Mike has some stats to back up his negative sentiment regarding the Tigers the rest of this season.
Hearing From The People On Tigers' Offensive Incompetence
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.
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