Name: Mike Valenti

Age: 26

Birthday: 10/24/80

Hometown: Troy, New York

College: Michigan State University

Hobbies: Sports, XBOX360, Sports and oddly enough when I'm not watching ESPN, the Discovery Channel.

What’s your ride? 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX

Last Meal: Veal Parmigiana, Bolognese Lasagna, and some Tiramisu to finish.

Favorite TV Show: If ESPNEWS wasn't an option? Seinfeld, no question.

Favorite Movie: Too many to choose. Love rounders. gotta mention Life with Michael Keaton, solid flick. Godfather of course. Wedding Crashers in the mix as well. .

Favorite Band/Artist: Disturbed

CD’s in your car right now?

Disturbed-10,000 Fists

Red Hot Chili Peppers- Stadium Arcadium

Jimi Hendrix- The BBC Sessions

Bob Seger-- Live Bullet

Tool-- Personal Mix of all my favorites over the years.

Favorite Spot in the D for…

Drinks— Anywhere they are cold...I especially like Union Street and Town Pump.

Food— Mexican Town Resteraunt, Cypress Taverna, Mario's, too many to name. One good suburban spot? Try The Melting Pot in Troy....sweet.

Social— Love going Downriver...no joke. the people are real and the places are fun and loose. If I'm doing it up? I like Royal Oak, Downtown has some nice spots too including Deluxe Lounge.

Favorite Sport? Football…no question. My one regret is not being blessed with the ability to play it at a high level. Awesome game in all aspects.

Best Event you’ve been to as fan?

As a fan it would have to be Giants Eagles last season to clinch the NFC East.

Also Yankess vs. Cubs with Roger Clemens on the bump going for 300.

Favorite Detroit Athlete? You gotta ask? Granderslam!!!!!!!!

Least Favorite Detroit Athlete? Any Lion not named Kevin Jones, Pudge, and of course the departed Ben Wallace.

One night, one dinner, any athlete in any era?

Jackie Robinson, I need to know what the struggle was like, what he went through, from his mouth.

Celebrity Crush?

Older crowd—Catherine Zeta-Jones

Younger demo—Vida Guerra but man Scarlett Johanson is gaining ground...tasty.

Best part of your job?

The people and the idea that Terry and I can get them through the day faster.

Worst part of your job?

People, seriously, sometimes I question mankind and basic intelligence levels.

Best part of working with Terry?

Experience, he’s seen it all, done it all, lived it all, the man is rock solid in his convictions and is as good as they come in this business.

Worst part of working with Terry?

Attention span of a 12-year old. If you aren’t on your toes he will switch topic to clam chowder and communism.

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jabuck - join the NFL mock draft Registered | 2007-04-17 15:35:43 Mike - I'd like to be considered to be included in the NFL mock draft as team representative for the Cleveland Browns. My best friend and I, who have been doing fantasy for the past 10 years and keep up with all players religiously, Would like to be in a position to screw over the Lions through some shrewd draft day moves in simple protest to Matt Millon's continued role as President despite his complete incompetence. I hope you will allow us this great opportunity!!

ecook6 - NFL Mock Draft Contest! Registered | 2007-04-17 19:06:17 Mike - I would love the opportunity to show the Detroit Lions how to do their jobs! Its Not Stem Cell Research! I know I could, conduct a draft for any NFL team. Especially, the Detroit Lions. I'm not try to be cocky, but I love the NFL. I can't get enough of football, studying it on a daily basis. I'am the Alpha and Omega when comes to the NFL draft. I love the NFL that much! Nothing would give me more pleasure than to participate in your mock draft!

pbatway777 - fantasy baseball Registered | 2007-04-27 14:24:06 Hey mike who do think I should pick up for fantasy baseball at 1b I have Mark texira but he isnt doing nothing

smoekysmoke Registered | 2007-08-02 18:35:28 I must be fuckin blind? I cant find the pictures of you on the damn cannon...

Pacman - Tony Ortiz Registered | 2007-08-09 11:34:38 Why in the hell does your station keep that moron on the air??? He's a complete jackass, that is clearly a Lions lover! It's like he'll never say anything bad about the Lions, no matter how much of the truth it is. You and Terry need to continue to roast that guy because he looks like some pedophile. When I saw him on the news, I couldn't help but laugh. Terry should take him out shopping, as he looks like he shops at the Goodwill. I thought the Lions organization paid him better than that, for all the BS reporting that he does on their behalf. Clearly, I hate listening to this Lions slappy but I love hearing you and Terry rip "THE BLACK HUMPTY DUMPTY". PEACE AND KEEP UP THE WORK!

Sparty86 - MSU Disc's Registered | 2007-08-15 17:30:38 Mike, How can I get a copy of the disc's you talked about last Friday and you play at tailgates. Your ND rant has been a staple at ours since last year. Please< I would kill for them. Thanks and Go State. John

vercetti313 - fantasy football Registered | 2007-10-21 01:08:02 who should i start eli manning or drew brees and should i drop javon walker.thank you

gzc0ld - Fantasy Football Registered | 2007-10-25 15:09:21 Hey Mike, who should i start for my third receiver/TE, between Desmond Clark, Tony Scheffler & James Jones... I need one... Thanks!!!

gstewart1 - Fantasy Football Registered | 2007-10-27 11:25:07 Mike, Brandon Jacobs or Maurice Jones-Drew. I'm leaning towards Jacobs, due to Miami's weak defense. I'm just hoping the time change doesn't affect him. Thanks, and KEEP THE INFERNO WXYT!!!!!!!

Loomis - Redding Apology From Valenti Registered | 2007-10-29 15:22:50 I will start out by saying that this is merely an inquiry...not a demand to do so now, but when should Mike Valenti begin to think about apologizing to Corey Redding. If you recall, Valenti tore Redding a new one for his off-season presser where he sang the praises of Marinelli and the Lions team. Calling the words fake and a down right sham. However, as the Lions progress through the season it seems as though Redding's statements were truly from his heart and big reason as to why this team has come together to reach this 5-2 start. So the question begs...if not now, at what point does Valenti have to step down from the soap box he stood on to harpoon Redding and apologize for calling the guy a fake? Like I said, this is not a demand to do so now...merely an inquiry as to when he needs to do so? 6-2? 8-3? 10-5? Just wondering.

sterling silver - ffl keeper leage 2008 interest Registered | 2007-11-03 21:50:59 I have a keeper league of 6 teams(nfc). Our season will be ending in 4 wks.1 qb, 1 rb,2 wr, 1 te, 1 k, 1 p, 1 head coach, 1 de, 1dt, 1lb, 1cb, 1 s,are your starters.Keep 1 player per year. Free espn private league. More the better. If interested in joining email me at joinmyfootball@comcast.net

sterling silver - re: Redding Apology From Valen Registered | 2007-11-04 09:56:43 Loomis wrote: I will start out by saying that this is merely an inquiry...not a demand to do so now, but when should Mike Valenti begin to think about apologizing to Corey Redding. If you recall, Valenti tore Redding a new one for his off-season presser where he sang the praises of Marinelli and the Lions team. Calling the words fake and a down right sham. However, as the Lions progress through the season it seems as though Redding's statements were truly from his heart and big reason as to why this team has come together to reach this 5-2 start. So the question begs...if not now, at what point does Valenti have to step down from the soap box he stood on to harpoon Redding and apologize for calling the guy a fake? Like I said, this is not a demand to do so now...merely an inquiry as to when he needs to do so? 6-2? 8-3? 10-5? Just wondering. At the end of the season if needed. 9 games to go. alot could happen by then. they are the lions remember. so far they are way above expectations.

jack8132 - Michigan football Registered | 2007-11-05 17:00:43 Mike i am a Michigan football fan.I am not arrogant and agree with you on what you have said monday on air except for one thing i disagree on ( your comment about Michgan not being that good )In my opinion Michigan is not a great team but is a very good team and if they win out it will be a good year.I personally never thought we were a national championship team but top 10 yes.If we win these last 2 games we will be in a bcs game with a chance to finish maybe 4th or 5th nationally if we win the BCS game if we are lucky enough to be in one.I think your program is good for sure and i enjoy it.But to say Michigan is not good a good team is a little bit of a stretch.I hope both Michigan state and Michigan keep getting better i live here and root for them both.I hope you drop me a quick note and say thanks for listening to your program and also Terry your both really fun to listen to.

sterling silver - college football in this state Registered | 2007-11-05 18:54:02 msu disappoints during regular season. coach carr disappoints against tressle at osu. And U of M disappoints in bowl games 9 out of 10 times. When UM lost to a terrible nebraska a few years ago 9 to 6 I think it was. And the rose bowl against texas(vince young). the local media makes them out to be what they are not. I can't watch the wolverines anymore in bowl games. They just break your heart.

n2heaven - blasphemous!!!! Registered | 2007-11-12 18:16:38 Greetings Mr.Valenti First, I just want to say that I am a 33 Yr old Black Woman who is very serious and proclaims a devout belief as a Christian and follower of Jesus Christ. I mention that because I'm sure I don't fall as the majority in the masses of your listening base. I'm definitely of the miniority and theres been times I know that I shouldn't but, I enjoy the show. I listen to you and Terry Foster religiously. I absolutely enjoy your sports views and your sense of humor. I'm writing to ask of you, just one thing, that has really troubled me and I stopped listening to the inferno show, as a result. You made a statement comparing the 90210 cosmetic surgeon as doing greater works then Jesus Christ! This deeply offended me and I had to stop listening. I'm not trying to judge you, I just ask you to please stop using Jesus Christ name in such blasphemous ways on the air, you've done it quite a bit but, that was really extreme. I think your the greatest at what you do, I listened to many sports talk shows but, I think you are the best along with Terry Foster. I enjoy listening but, I can't return with the comments that you make with no regard to the listeners. Please consider to refrain from those comments so, I can return to my favorite radio station and my two favorite radio talk show host. Thank You, Ms. Jackson

thedetroitlistener - mock draft Registered | 2008-03-24 17:15:39 Yo Sparty - will there be a Mock Draft for 2008. If so, I want in. I picked Willis for the Niners last year and I gotta good hunch who they will roll with this year. Congrats on the NYG beatin' those cheatin' Pats. Holla

mickdaddy - Mcshay ESPN Registered | 2008-04-29 08:55:29 Did you see where Mcshay said the lions had the best 2nd day of the NFL draft,just wondring what ya thought of that

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