The Valenti Show

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  FULL SHOW: Thursday, September 17th 17.09.2026 1h 49min

  Valenti and TJ Lang (in for Rico) spent the majority of today's show with their reactions to what Dylan Larkin (didn't) have to say during his comments to the media today. They heard from a bunch of equally frustrated Red Wings fans while they also mixed in some Lions talk ahead of their Thursday Night Football matchup against the Bills.
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  HOUR 1: Larkin's Underwhelming Comments To The Media + NFL Week 1 Overreaction Or No Reaction? 17.09.2026 38min

  Mike and TJ jumped right into Dylan Larkin's comments to the media today, in which he refused to address his trade request from the Red Wings earlier this offseason. They closed out the first hour with some NFL takes and whether each was an overreaction or no reaction.
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  HOUR 2: Can The Lions Pull Off The Upset Tonight? + Further Reactions To Larkin's Comments 17.09.2026 38min

  The guys began to preview Lions-Bills to open the second hour, but the prevailing sentiment for today's show was frustration regarding Dylan Larkin, so they stuck with that.
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  HOUR 3: More Calls/Texts On Larkin & Lions-Bills 17.09.2026 31min

  People were still fed up about Larkin's comments to the press, so Mike and TJ continued to take your calls and read your texts on the topic. They also briefly talked about Lions-Bills before wrapping up the show.
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  More Thoughts + Calls On Larkin's Comments & Lack Of Clarity About Trade Request 17.09.2026 12min

  The guys continue to take your calls and react to Dylan Larkin's comments to the media earlier today.
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  This Red Wings Fan Is FURIOUS With The State Of The Franchise 17.09.2026 6min

  The guys take a call from a long-time die-hard Red Wings fan who is more than fed up with what's currently going on with the franchise.
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  Previewing Lions-Bills + More Thoughts/Calls On Larkin 17.09.2026 10min

  The guys mix in some Lions-Bills talk in their ongoing conversation about Dylan Larkin's comments today.
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  Are These NFL Week 1 Takes Overreactions Or Not? | In Football Today 17.09.2026 7min

  Mike has a list of NFL week 1 takes. Are they overreactions or proper reactions?
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  How Do Red Wings Fans Feel About Larkin's Comments? 17.09.2026 9min

  Valenti and TJ continue to check the pulse of Red Wings fans in response to Dylan Larkin's comments to the media today.
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  Larkin Comments Takeaways Part 2 17.09.2026 10min

  The guys continue to break down Dylan Larkin's comments and hear from the people for the first time.
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  Dylan Larkin Spoke And...Oh Boy 17.09.2026 10min

  Mike and TJ Lang (in for Rico) react to Dylan Larkin's comments to reporters today about his trade request, his new injury and more.
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  FULL SHOW: Wednesday, September 16th 16.09.2026 30min

  Mike and Rico opened and spent this extremely short show before Tigers baseball talking about the upcoming Shawn Horcoff press conference and whether Chris Ilitch needed to make an appearance.
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  Red Wings Fans Are Still FURIOUS 16.09.2026 9min

  Mike and Rico take a couple of calls from some extremely frustrated Red Wings fans.
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  Does Chris Ilitch Need To Be At Shawn Horcoff's Press Conference? 16.09.2026 13min

  The guys are still irate about the Red Wings' instability and question whether Chris Ilitch will be at Shawn Horcoff's press conference today.
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  FULL SHOW: Tuesday, September 15th 15.09.2026 2h 18min

  Valenti and Rico began today's show by immediately jumping into the latest Red Wings news with Chris Ilitch's interview with Wojo and the announcement that he is hiring an interim GM instead of a full-time one. They spent most of the show on this topic, briefly pausing to talk about Bryce Underwood and how Michigan can better use his arm talent.
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  HOUR 1: What Are The Red Wings/Chris Ilitch Doing?! + NFL Receipts Addendums 15.09.2026 41min

  Chris Ilitch sat down with Wojo, and let's just say Mike and Rico were perplexed by what the Red Wings owner said and just did by announcing an interim GM just 2 days before training camp. Then, Rico allowed the guys to adjust a few NFL receipts after the results of Week 1.
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  HOUR 2: More Thoughts + Calls On Ilitch's Interview/State Of Red Wings 15.09.2026 40min

  Mike and Rico carried over their first-hour Chris Ilitch/Red Wings topic into the second hour, looking at it in a few new ways.
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  HOUR 3: Lie Or Truth? + Thoughts On How Michigan Can Better Utilize Bryce Underwood 15.09.2026 30min

  The guys reacted to a few NFL takes from Rico to open the third hour. Then, they took a brief reprieve from their Red Wings talk to discuss Michigan and how they can unlock Bryce Underwood's downfield abilities.
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  HOUR 4: Final Calls + Thoughts On The Red Wings/Ilitch Controversy 15.09.2026 26min

  Valenti and Rico rounded out the show by resuming their conversation about Chris Ilitch's interview. Then, they were joined by Riger in cross-talk ahead of his show.
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  More Of The People Get Their Voices Heard About Ilitch's Interview 15.09.2026 11min

  Mike and Rico field a few more of your calls on the Red Wings.