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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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FULL SHOW: Tuesday, February 3rd

2026/02/03

Valenti and Rico dedicated today's show to two topics: the Pistons' trade deadline plans (and today's trade) & tomorrow's arbitration hearing between Tarik Skubal and the Detroit Tigers. They alternated between each conversation, pausing briefly to talk NBA rumors and the Super Bowl, before wrapping the show with your calls.

HOUR 1: Pistons Trade Talk + Super Bowl Numbers You Need To Know

2026/02/03

The guys discussed what the Pistons should be doing after the Jazz traded for Jaren Jackson Jr. Then, they reacted to the breaking news of Detroit's trade with the Bulls and Timberwolves before David joined to give some must-know Super Bowl numbers.

HOUR 2: Your Calls On The Pistons' Trade

2026/02/03

Mike and Rico spent the second hour hearing from the people on their thoughts about the Pistons' trade today. They briefly touched on Tarik Skubal before returning to your Pistons calls to round out the hour.

HOUR 3: David's Big Black Rumors + Tigers' Offseason Grade

2026/02/03

David joined to give some NBA Trade Deadline rumors before they did a segment on what they'd grade they'd give the Tigers' offseason thus far.

HOUR 4: Final Thoughts + Calls On Pistons' Deadline/Skubal's Arbitration Hearing

2026/02/03

Valenti and Rico opened the final hour revisiting their 2 main topics of the day.

Taking Your Final Calls On The Pistons/Tigers

2026/02/03

Mike and Rico hear from the people for the final time this show.

More Tigers Offseason Grades + Thoughts On Pistons Ahead Of NBA Trade Deadline

2026/02/03

The guys recycle their 2 main topics at the top of the final hour.

Grading The Tigers' Offseason Thus Far

2026/02/03

Valenti and Rico react to some comments from MLB Network's Jon Morosi and have a conversation about how they'd grade the Tigers' offseason thus far.

David's Big Black Rumors | 2-3-26

2026/02/03

David's rumors are back as he references a bunch of NBA Trade Deadline rumors.

More Pistons Thoughts + What Could The Fallout From The Skubal/Tigers Arbitration Battle Be?

2026/02/03

The guys continue their reaction to the Pistons trade before dishing on what could happen following the Skubal/Tigers arbitration hearing tomorrow.

Hearing From The People On The Pistons Trade

2026/02/03

Valenti and Rico take your calls on the trade the Pistons made earlier in the previous hour.

Significant Super Bowl Numbers You Need To Know

2026/02/03

David joins with some Super Bowl numbers concerning the Patriots and Seahawks.

Extended Reactions To The Pistons' Trade

2026/02/03

Valenti and Rico offer a few more thoughts on the Pistons trade and begin to take your calls on it as well.

The Guys React To The Pistons' 3-Team Trade

2026/02/03

Mike and Rico react in real time to the Pistons' trading of Jaden Ivey as part of a 3-team deal with the Bulls and Timberwolves.

Why Do The Pistons Continue To Be So Complacent?

2026/02/03

The guys react to the news of the Jaren Jackson Jr. trade to the Jazz and discuss a report from The Athletic that signals the high probability of no moves being made by the Pistons ahead of the trade deadline this Thursday.

Read The Valenti Show podcast reviews

4.3 out of 5

1166 reviews

JB Hauser 2025/07/17

Need drops in the segments

Single-handedly the best local sports radio show in the nation. In a city where sports teams’ performances often leave something to be desired, this s...

Pear of Pants 2026/01/02

Garbage

MA#123 2025/10/28

Love the show..but

I try to like Rico. Really try. But he’s just not a very good broadcaster. Mike is the goat.

Detmi25 2025/09/23

Solid show, podcast version not good.

Show is solid, but listening to the podcast version is awful. Any drops or audio from say a press conference just won’t be there, really annoying and ...

RichCgolfaholic 2025/09/17

The best in the business

Been listening for years, hand down the best you will find. Local detroit sports is covered with a great mix at the national level. They always call i...

Ape32400 2025/09/05

5 star show, but no drops does it no justice

Will always appreciate what Mike brings to the table as a radio host and just as a reasonable human. Hope he carries on here in Detroit for years to c...

Mariqood 2025/09/04

These guys are beauties

Valenti, Rico, and David are absolute beauties. It’s a pleasure that I can listen to these fellas anywhere/anytime. My only problem is Valenti is an S...

PettyPetitti 2025/08/27

Butthurt Michigan Fans

You know you’re a successful radio host when rival fans of the host’s alma mater continue to come back and listen to the show because they know deep d...

JimboBimbo31 2025/07/25

Valenti, Rico & Crew are A1

I’m a Jersey guy, but I love listening to this show. I’ve been an avid listener for almost a decade now & I enjoy the commentary & quirky segments. Ex...

Jjcucumberslice 2025/06/12

Best of the best Sport show

Detroit is lucky to have this local squad. However, can only give 4 stars because even after years the drops still aren’t in the show. Which results i...

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