Busted Open Podcast
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The podcast feed of SiriusXM's daily pro wrestling talk show, led by host Dave LaGreca and a rotating panel of wrestling legends and insiders.
This is the podcast and YouTube channel for a daily, three-hour pro wrestling radio show on SiriusXM Fight Nation. Host Dave LaGreca acts as the central moderator for a revolving panel of legitimate wrestling professionals who provide insider analysis on the day's news. The format shifts between breaking down recent matches and storylines, predicting outcomes for upcoming events, and conducting occasional interviews with wrestling talent.
“Its primary distinction is the daily live format and the credibility of its co-hosts—a roster of Hall of Famers and active wrestlers providing real-time analysis. Unlike weekly recap podcasts, Busted Open functions as a continuous, daily conversation within the wrestling world.”
Who hosts this show
Busted Open is the audio podcast of the daily live SiriusXM radio show, hosted by creator Dave LaGreca. He leads a rotating cast of co-hosts that includes WWE Hall of Famers Bully Ray and Mark Henry, ECW legend Tommy Dreamer, and current stars like Nic Nemeth and Thunder Rosa. The show, which began in 2009, covers news and analysis from WWE, AEW, and the independent scene, airing for three hours daily on SiriusXM Fight Nation. LaGreca, a lifelong wrestling fan and award-winning radio personality, positions himself as the voice of the fan, moderating debates and interviews.
Credentials & credits
- Creator and Host of Busted Open on SiriusXM
- Award-winning radio personality
- Former producer for SiriusXM NFL Radio
- Former broadcaster for the NHL Network
- College radio background at William Patterson College
Other ventures
- The Master's Class (podcast)
- Busted Open After Dark (podcast)
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01BOLD Predictions: 2026 Night of Champions | Busted Open WWEJun 26, 2026 · 19 min
- 02Natalya Neidhart Takes Dave LaGreca Behind The Scenes | Busted Open WWEJun 25, 2026 · 15 min
- 03Reaction to Lyra Valkyria TURNING HEEL on 'Monday Night RAW' | Busted Open WWEJun 24, 2026 · 17 min
- 04
- 05Night of Champions Predictions | Busted Open WWEJun 22, 2026 · 13 min
- 06Natalya Talks Beef with Jaida Parker | Busted Open NXTJun 18, 2026 · 17 min
- 07Oba Femi Calls Out Brock Lesnar, King of the Ring Reaction | Busted Open WWEJun 17, 2026 · 8 min
- 08Roman Reigns and The Bloodline Make a SPLASH | Busted Open WWEJun 16, 2026 · 16 min
Notable episodes
- 01Natalya Neidhart Takes Dave LaGreca Behind The Scenes
A clear example of the show's interview style, eliciting several funny and revealing behind-the-scenes stories about life in the WWE women's locker room. [J4WEvpP_X2k]
- 02Reaction to Lyra Valkyria TURNING HEEL on 'Monday Night RAW'
Showcases the analytical depth of the panel format, with Bully Ray providing expert insight into the psychology and execution of a proper heel turn. [K2R2B90QUPQ]
- 03BOLD Predictions: 2026 Night of Champions
Highlights the show's role as a preview and prediction hub, where the hosts analyze booking possibilities and debate likely outcomes for major events. [i-HkKz5R2gE]
What you'll be asked on this show
When conducting interviews, host Dave LaGreca adopts a casual, conversational tone, aiming to get personal anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories. He builds rapport by relating to the guest's experiences, such as commiserating with Nattie Neidhart about his wife being a bad photographer. [J4WEvpP_X2k] His questions are often lighthearted and personal, designed to prompt funny or revealing stories rather than focusing strictly on match analysis. [J4WEvpP_X2k] He listens for interesting details in a guest's answer and uses them as a springboard for follow-up questions.
The show is a multi-host panel discussion, not a solo act. Dave LaGreca serves as the passionate fan and lead anchor, teeing up topics for his co-hosts, who are typically former or current wrestlers like Bully Ray or Nic Nemeth. Episodes are either analytical deep dives into recent events, predictive previews of upcoming shows, or guest interviews.
Questions Busted Open keeps coming back to
5 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when Busted Open reaches for it.
future
2- Q.01
“What are your hopes for [this wrestler] moving forward and what should the follow-up be?”
Asks this to his expert co-hosts after analyzing a major character turn or event to get their booking perspective. [K2R2B90QUPQ]
- Q.02
“Who do you have winning this match/event?”
A standard question used in preview episodes to get direct predictions from his co-hosts for upcoming premium live events. [i-HkKz5R2gE]
mindset
1- Q.01
“Did you think [this wrestler] had it in them to do that?”
This question is used to open a discussion about a surprising character moment, gauging his co-host's initial reaction. [K2R2B90QUPQ]
personal
2- Q.01
“Is [your partner] a big dancer?”
An example of a personal, lighthearted question used to get a funny, behind-the-scenes anecdote from a guest. [J4WEvpP_X2k]
- Q.02
“Dare I ask who was the best on the stripper pole?”
A playful, follow-up question asked after a guest mentioned a party bus, showing his style of digging for humorous stories. [J4WEvpP_X2k]
Signature segments
- · The Master's Class
- · Daily Raw, Dynamite, & Smackdown reactions
- · Busted Open After Dark
- · Event Previews & Predictions
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show primarily books active professional wrestlers and legends from major promotions like WWE, AEW, and TNA. Guests, such as Nattie Neidhart, often appear to discuss a current feud, an upcoming match, or to share behind-the-scenes stories from their careers.
- Nattie Neidharton Natalya Neidhart Takes Dave LaGreca Behind The Scenes | Busted Open WWE
- Nic Nemethon BOLD Predictions: 2026 Night of Champions | Busted Open WWE
- Bully Rayon Reaction to Lyra Valkyria TURNING HEEL on 'Monday Night RAW' | Busted Open WWE
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast and YouTube clips are marketing funnels for the main subscription product: the live daily show on SiriusXM. SiriusXM is the primary producer and sponsor, with the podcast version offering ad-free listening and bonus content via a SiriusXM Podcasts+ subscription.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
Pitch Busted Open
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People also ask
- Who is the main host of Busted Open?
- The creator and lead host is Dave LaGreca, an award-winning radio personality.
- Is Busted Open a daily show?
- Yes, the full show airs live daily from 9am-12pm ET on SiriusXM Fight Nation, with clips and podcast versions released daily.
- What is the format of the show?
- It's a pro wrestling talk show where host Dave LaGreca moderates a rotating panel of wrestling legends and insiders who analyze news, preview events, and conduct interviews.
- How can I listen to the full, live show?
- The complete 3-hour show airs live on SiriusXM Fight Nation, channel 156.
- Who are the regular co-hosts?
- The rotating panel includes WWE Hall of Famers Bully Ray and Mark Henry, ECW's Tommy Dreamer, and active wrestlers like Thunder Rosa and Nic Nemeth.
- Is this just an interview podcast?
- No. While it features wrestler interviews, the primary format is topical discussion and analysis between the host and his panel of co-hosts.
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Sources & how this page was built
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- [01]Busted Open on SiriusXMsiriusxm.com
- [02]Busted Open Official Podcast Websitebustedopen.net
- [03]David LaGreca Booking Profilemn2s.com
- [04]Dave LaGreca Signs New Multi-Year Deal with SiriusXMinvestor.siriusxm.com
- [05]Dave LaGreca on starting Busted Open - Interview with Chris Van Vlietyoutube.com
- [06]Dave LaGreca Official Merchandise Pageprowrestlingtees.com
- [07]Busted Open on Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
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