Insightful, unique conversations. Valuable perspectives around the crossroads of music and business, in which only Trapital can provide. Keep up the great work, Dan!

Dan is an expert and a great communicator. Guest are always on point and engaging!

Trapital dives deep into the intricacies of the entertainment business, delivering insightful analysis and commentary that’s both engaging and informative. Each episode provides music business and broader entertainment industry knowledge. Dan and the quality guests bring depth to the discussion that’s rare to find elsewhere. Trapital is a must-listen for anyone who wants to understand the behind-the-scenes strategic moves.

I stumbled upon this podcast by learning about Dan / Trapital via LinkedIn. I listen to A LOT of podcasts and I decided to give it a listen. First, Dan has a calm and authentic demeanor, which are great qualities. When he’s talking to his guests it’s very conversational and easy flowing. I’m a former music industry vet so the topics are right up my alley. I’m writing this review after listening to the Splice episode. Things like YouTube, Spotify, and Splice are the now and the future of the music business. There will always be the new talent walking through the door and busting onto the scene, but the “real money” in the music business is going to be made in a very different fashion. Keep up the great work Dan!

As a lifelong hip-hop fan, I’ve always been intrigued and interested about how the genre intersects with culture and business. Even though I’m not in the music industry, the lessons are pragmatic for my own business as a solo creator.

Stratechery is my favorite best b/c how thorough Ben Thompson covers tech and media. I listen to Joe Budden’s podcast to stay in the know about happenings and changes across music (especially hip-hop, R&B, pop). Dan Runcie podcast is educating & entertaining in away that enhances all my other knowledge about media, tech, music, and business model.

Dan’s vision is AMAZING! He’s bringing a crucial element to the music industry with TRAPITAL that’s been missing from day one. FINANCIAL LITERACY!!!!! Thank you Dan! I hope to connect with you soon!

Love the podcast, Dan! Your insights are valuable, commentary is informed, and foresight is a superpower. Keep going, bro! For the culture!

I love Dan’s ability to bring diverse and timely perspectives to the show while asking deeply insightful questions that engage the audience on so many interesting levels. I’ve learned so much in just a short period of listening. Excited for what Dan has in store for the show in the future!

As a guy who came up in NYC during the late 90s / early 2000s rap scene, I appreciate the history revisited by Dan, who obviously has an authentic and unique perspective on the culture. But he’s not only a hip hop historian; he’s also a visionary of art, technology and culture who curates other trend setters from across the globe. Salute!

So much powerful information in this podcast. You can feel the passion in the episodes because of the way he articulates and goes into extreme detail. It’s changing my perspective on the entertainment business for the better. It’s also answering a lot of questions I had lingering in my mind for a while. 🔥🫡

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Dan’s interviews are full of knowledge!

I love hip hop and grew up on it and love business too, love seeing the intersection and a great compliment to the newsletter all around great content

Great podcast with the people that run point in the entertainment and music industry. Also his articles and infographics are amazing!

Nah Dan you the man fr. The amount of education this podcasts provides on a weekly basis. I’m 1000x over grateful. As long as you keep making episodes I’m going to continue listening.

I’ve been following Dan from medium to periodical, to journal, to social platform as I have been honored to delve into his contextual insight of the Hip-Hop Music Business, as it is an industry and economy all onto itself. As a professional-underground-commercially -versatile rap artist myself, I submerge into the angles in which he pitches questions to his guests, and allows the experts to explain the nuisances in a science most consumers are too nose blind and tone deaf to comprehend. But more than that? He’s a representative of Black Talent repping in a space that few can, and probably will, occupy from now and for years to come.

Dan, you are killing it! I’m so impressed with the level of professionalism AND PASSION you bring to this podcast. Much success as you grow! 💪🏽

THANK YOU DAN RUNCIE! I keep coming back to Trapital to learn more about the music industry from the accomplished guests. Dan is great interviewer and a thought leader in the space. His Trapital emails are also gems and are written in a clear and concise way. Please keep doing what you’re doing and let us know how us fans can support your channel more. Thank you!

Trapital provides an awesome email newsletter and the podcast is engaging, informative, and inspiring!

I am a real estate investor and came across this podcast after a recommendation from a friend who shares my loves for both hip hop and business. Often, those two interests have such polar opposite “voices” - but Dan’s podcast brings those two together for me. The result is magical. Great guests, too!

A good friend of mine put me on this podcast and it took me some time to tap in, but once I did, I couldn’t stop listening! Dan has a talent for pulling out the narratives between lines, connecting it to the culture and then making it make sense. I’m a loyal subscriber and am thankful for the podcast!

The podcast definitely provides its listened with unbiased insight on the ever changing music industry.

If you work in — or have an interest in — the music business, Trapital is a must.

Super dope podcast giving away gems on the house. You don’t have to be in the industry to appreciate these insights.

Very informative podcast that does a good job of taking complex issues and distilling into accessible info. Plus the newsletter is great!

Dan always loads up on relevant guests and has smart, prepared conversations. The Rick Ross ep is must listen!

This show is the intersection of Hip Hop Culture and Business!

Great episode with Ali!

If you are a creator - or someone who aspires to guide the career of creators - this is a must LISTEN. I’m blown away with how deep and informative Dan and his guests are.

Very awesome guests; the interviewer ask super informed questions that bring you closer to the business of music & the many companies that surround it.

If you’re looking for a podcast with a wealth of info on the business of hip hop, then Trapital is your new home. Dan is an excellent host who has a myriad of of experienced guests to talk their role in the business of hip hop. Check it out!

Hip-hop mirrors the business world in a lot of ways. While I’ve always thought and known that, it’s great to see those ideas brought to life by someone so knowledgeable about both of those things. Huge fan of Trapital.

Awesome pod

Really enjoyed the episode with Weissman on the future direction of SoundCloud.

If you're looking for in depth business analysis of the hip-hop industry, look no further, Dan Runcie is the king of the game. I've always wanted an MBA Student / Management Consultant style financial analysis for the Hip-hop industry, and now I finally have it. For the full PPT analysis, check Trapital.co 👌

If you’re interested in business strategy and you love music, this is your show. Dan is extremely knowledgeable and passionate. I really like the way he takes startup, entrepreneurial and tech principles and applies them to modern artists, with an emphasis on hip hop. Can’t wait to hear more.

Great podcast! Quickest, most informational, 10 minutes of hip-hop finances going in the mean time. Hoping for more interviews!

Looking forward to future episodes of Trapital. I’ve been following the newsletters for awhile and always learn something new that’s relevant to hip hop and business. Great job getting the nuggets of info from Matthew Knowles on the 1st episode, can’t wait until the next one!

My favoriate newsletter now has a podcast! Very excited to hear more about the business of hip hop.