The Hockey Elite Chime In On The Lack Of Interest In Stanley Cup Finals
Mike and Rico take some calls and read some ticket texts from the hockey elite about why people aren't interested in the Stanley Cup Finals.
Jun 04, 2025•12 min
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What Will Keep You From Watching the Stanley Cup Finals?
The guys begin the second hour wondering where the hype is for the Stanley Cup Finals, and why people aren't more excited about Connor McDavid's quest for his first title.
Jun 04, 2025•9 min
Which Non-Playoff NFL Teams Will Make Playoffs In 2025? | In Football Today
Rico joins with the list of teams that didn't make the NFL Playoffs in 2024, asking which of them will make it in 2025.
Jun 04, 2025•11 min
Taking Your Calls On Ryan Day's Automatic Bids Proposal
The people chime in on the CFP automatic bids topic.
Jun 04, 2025•9 min
Is Ryan Day's Proposal The Path To The SEC + Big Ten Running The Show?
Mike and Rico continue their CFP automatic bids discussion, wondering what would happen to the format if Ryan Day got his way.
Jun 04, 2025•11 min
Automatic Bids In The College Football Playoff?!?
The guys open the show discussing Ryan Day's comments about wanting 4 automatic Big Ten bids in the College Football Playoff.
Jun 04, 2025•9 min
A Salute To Greatness | 'The Best Football Show'
From 'The Best Football Show' (subscribe here): Brian Baldinger congratulates Frank Ragnow as he announces he retirement from the NFL. But with that, how will the Lions replace the Pro Bowl Center? He then discusses Saquon Barkley being on the cover of Madden before updating you on the next stop on his OTA Reports. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoice...
Jun 04, 2025•15 min
FULL SHOW: Tuesday, June 3rd
Valenti and Rico kick off the show calling for the Tigers to trade for Blue Jays SS Bo Bichette. They shift gears at the top of the third hour, where they discuss a list of Pistons targets for this offseason and whether Valenti agrees with it or not. Then, they return to their Frank Ragnow conversation from yesterday until the end of the show.
Jun 03, 2025•2 hr 18 min
HOUR 4: Fallout From Frank Ragnow's Retirement Continued
Mike and Rico finish out the show revisiting their conversation regarding Frank Ragnow's retirement. They wonder if the Lions' biggest need is now the offensive line. Then, they're joined by Wojo and Riger to wrap up the show.
Jun 03, 2025•28 min
Is The Lions' Biggest Area Of Need Offensive Line After Ragnow's Retirement?
The guys return to Frank Ragnow's retirement, continuing their discussion on the impact on the Lions.
Jun 03, 2025•11 min
HOUR 3: Does Valenti Agree With The Proposed Pistons' Target List?
David shares a Pistons target list, which Valenti reacts to. They keep this conversation going throughout the third hour.
Jun 03, 2025•29 min
Is There Any Chance The Knicks Would Trade Towns To The Pistons?
The guys continue their Pistons' target list conversation, wondering if Trajan Langdon should attempt to trade for Karl-Anthony Towns from the Knicks.
Jun 03, 2025•10 min
List Of Players The Pistons Should Pursue
The guys discuss a list of players the Pistons should consider signing or trading for this summer.
Jun 03, 2025•10 min
HOUR 2: Tom Thibodeau Fired, More Bichette Calls, J. Batt's Press Conference, CFB Blitz
Mike and Rico start the second hour with a reaction to the Tom Thibodeau firing before fielding more of your calls on Bo Bichette. Then, they preview the J. Batt press conference tomorrow and David joins for a CFB Blitz.
Jun 03, 2025•39 min
College Football Teams With The Most Hall Of Famers
David joins with a list of college football teams with the most Pro Football Hall of Famers, which Mike and Rico try to guess.
Jun 03, 2025•9 min
Previewing The J. Batt Press Conference Tomorrow
The guys discuss what they're expecting from the J. Batt press conference, where he'll be introduced as Michigan State AD.
Jun 03, 2025•9 min
More Of The People Chime In On A Possible Bichette Trade
Mike and Rico go to more of the people on the hypothetical Bo Bichette trade.
Jun 03, 2025•11 min
The Knicks Fire Tom Thibodeau And The Guys Think He Should Fire His Barber
The guys continue their Bo Bichette talk before reacting to the breaking news that the Knicks have fired head coach Tom Thibodeau. They also take a few minutes to poke some fun at Thibs' haircut.
Jun 03, 2025•10 min
HOUR 1: Should The Tigers Trade for Bo Bichette?
Valenti and Rico start the show discussing why they believe the Tigers should inquire about trading for Blue Jays SS Bo Bichette. They break down the potential benefits of such a deal before taking a couple of your calls. Then, they round out the hour with a College Football Blitz.
Jun 03, 2025•42 min
Likelihood That CFB Teams Make Their First CFP | CFB Blitz
Rico has a list of CFB programs that haven't made the CFP yet, wondering which teams have a chance to finally do so.
Jun 03, 2025•11 min
Taking Your Bo Bichette Calls
Valenti and Rico go to the people on their hypothetical Tigers trade for Bo Bichette.
Jun 03, 2025•10 min
Why SHOULDN'T The Tigers Trade For Bo Bichette?
Mike and Rico continue their Bichette conversation, wondering if there are any reasons why the Tigers shouldn't trade for him.
Jun 03, 2025•11 min
Valenti: I Want The Tigers To Target Bo Bichette
The guys open the show discussing their interest in the Tigers pursuing Blue Jays SS Bo Bichette in a trade.
Jun 03, 2025•10 min
FULL SHOW: Monday, June 2nd
Valenti and Rico kick off the first show of the week reacting to Lions All-Pro C Frank Ragnow retiring from the NFL effective immediately. They spend the majority of the show discussing the impact of this news and what it means for the Lions' expectations in 2025. The guys mix in a few different segments (one about Michigan's hiring of J. Batt as new AD) before returning to the Ragnow conversation in the final hour.
Jun 02, 2025•2 hr 23 min
HOUR 4: Final Thoughts, Calls On The Impact of Frank Ragnow's Retirement
The guys dedicate the final hour of today's show to returning to their earlier conversation about what Frank Ragnow's retirement means for the expectations for the Lions in 2025. Then, they're joined by Wojo to wrap up the show.
Jun 02, 2025•28 min
Taking More Of Your Ragnow Calls
The guys go to a few more of the people on Frank Ragnow's retirement.
Jun 02, 2025•10 min
Revisiting The Impact of Frank Ragnow's Retirement
Mike and Rico begin the final hour of the show revisiting their conversation from earlier about the retirement of Lions All-Pro C Frank Ragnow.
Jun 02, 2025•12 min
HOUR 3: Vulnerable NFL Division Champs, Meadows Activated, Michigan State Hires A New AD
Valenti and Rico open a packed third hour joined by David for an In Football Today. Then, they get into the news that Parker Meadows has been activated off the IL before finishing the hour with a discussion on Michigan State hiring J. Batt as their new athletic director.
Jun 02, 2025•32 min
Michigan State Hires J. Batt as New AD
Mike and Rico react to Michigan State’s hiring of former Georgia State AD J. Batt as their new athletic director.
Jun 02, 2025•12 min
Parker Meadows Activated Off IL
The guys discuss what happens with the Tigers’ lineup now that Parker Meadows has been activated off the IL before continuing their Frank Ragnow conversation.
Jun 02, 2025•10 min
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