The Valenti Show

Episode

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  FULL SHOW: Thursday, July 23rd 23.07.2026 2j 31mnt

  Mike opened up the show incensed about a USA Today column about Caitlin Clark that was controversial, to say the least. The guys shifted gears to discuss the lack of information surrounding the Red Wings' GM search before giving their thoughts on the SEC potentially leaving the NCAA. They spent the entire last hour of the show with their immediate reactions to Tarik Skubal speaking yet again about wanting to stay on the Tigers for the rest of the season.
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  HOUR 1: Awful USA Today Caitlin Clark Column, CFB Blitz, Duren/Pistons Thoughts 23.07.2026 41mnt

  Mike felt compelled to begin the show with his thoughts on a USA Today column from Nancy Armour about Caitlin Clark's flopping. He expanded on how he feels that this is part of a bigger issue with sports media before the guys did a CFB Blitz and discussed what NBA executives have to say about Jalen Duren not having a contract yet.
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  HOUR 2: Lack Of Red Wings GM Search News + Which NFL QB Would You Want In The Last 2 Minutes? 23.07.2026 39mnt

  Mike and Rico opened the second hour with their thoughts on the lack of updates on the hiring process for the new Red Wings GM. They discussed whether the job is even desirable and then changed course topic-wise with a conversation about the QBs they'd rather have with the ball over Caleb Williams.
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  HOUR 3: Weird BBQ Recipes + Is The SEC Set To Leave The NCAA? 23.07.2026 29mnt

  The guys went through some wild BBQ recipes and then dove into the recent news about the SEC potentially leaving the NCAA.
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  HOUR 4: Tarik Skubal Speaks AGAIN & The Guys + Listeners React 23.07.2026 41mnt

  Tarik Skubal spoke as the guys were in the midst of a conversation about him, so naturally they spent the rest of the hour with their reactions to his comments.
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  The People React To Skubal's Recent Comments 23.07.2026 7mnt

  Mike and Rico let the listeners voice their frustrations about Tarik Skubal speaking again about not wanting the Tigers to sell at the deadline.
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  Oh Boy, Skubal Has Spoken Again 23.07.2026 8mnt

  Valenti is irate that Tarik Skubal can't keep his mouth closed.
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  Is The SEC News A Microcosm Of What Will Happen With CFB? 23.07.2026 7mnt

  What would the fallout be if the SEC left the NCAA?
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  Will The SEC Actually Leave The NCAA? 23.07.2026 11mnt

  The guys discuss the big news of last week concerning the SEC potentially breaking from the NCAA.
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  Would You Try These Wild BBQ Recipes? 23.07.2026 10mnt

  The guys talk about some unconventional things to barbecue.
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  Which QBs In The NFL Would You Want With The Ball Late-Game More Than Caleb Williams? 23.07.2026 10mnt

  Valenti and Rico upend their Red Wings talk for a conversation about Caleb Williams/other NFL QBs.
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  The Reasons Why We Haven't Gotten An Update On The Red Wings GM Search 23.07.2026 14mnt

  Why haven't we heard anything regarding the Red Wings' search for a new GM?
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  Is The Red Wings GM Role Even An Attractive Job? 23.07.2026 8mnt

  Mike and Rico discuss whether there's any appeal to the Red Wings' open GM role.
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  What Do Rival NBA Executives Think About Jalen Duren? 23.07.2026 10mnt

  The guys react to an article from The Athletic where rival NBA executives were asked about the value of Jalen Duren amidst his contract standoff with the Pistons.
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  2026 CFP Dark Horses | College Football Blitz 23.07.2026 10mnt

  Which teams could shock the CFB world by making the CFP with the new expanded format?
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  Is There An Issue With Sports Media Coverage? 23.07.2026 6mnt

  This Caitlin Clark column has Mike rethinking everything about sports media.
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  Reacting To ABSURD USA Today Column Critical Of Caitlin Clark 23.07.2026 14mnt

  Valenti is in disbelief over a USA Today column by Nancy Armour about Caitlin Clark.
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  FULL SHOW: Wednesday, July 22nd 22.07.2026 2j 22mnt

  Valenti and Rico spent the vast majority of today's show reacting to Tarik Skubal's recent tone-deaf comments and an article from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic detailing Scott Harris' thought process in trade discussions. They mixed in some football along the way as well.
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  HOUR 1: Addressing Skubal's Tone-Deaf Comments/Ken Rosenthal's Article + CFB Blitz 22.07.2026 41mnt

  Tarik Skubal said some interesting things and the guys had some interesting responses to him. Plus, Ken Rosenthal's article about the Tigers/Skubal trade situation raised some eyebrows about the asking price from Scott Harris and the Tigers. The guys wrapped up the first hour with a CFB Blitz.
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  HOUR 2: Skubal Continued + Fair Or Foul With Framber Valdez? 22.07.2026 39mnt

  Mike and Rico carried the Skubal conversation into the second hour. They took a bunch more of your calls before shifting to discuss Framber Valdez and whether that signing is approaching some of the worst in the tenure of Scott Harris.