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Love the show
Great breakdowns on the most important trends in tech and entertainment. Trapital is always one step ahead!
BigFan25!
SO VALUABLE
Insightful, unique conversations. Valuable perspectives around the crossroads of music and business, in which only Trapital can provide. Keep up the great work, Dan!
B TO THE THIRD
Love it
Dan is an expert and a great communicator. Guest are always on point and engaging!
p_monti4
Adding Context & Depth To Entertainment Business
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.
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Sincere_fella
Great podcast! Keep it up!
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!
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Phil Stolaronek
My only source for the business of hip-hop
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.
K HH
If Ben Thompson & Joe Budden had a baby
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.
Steph geez
Filling a Great Void
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!
ABInTX
Extremely intelligent
Love the podcast, Dan! Your insights are valuable, commentary is informed, and foresight is a superpower. Keep going, bro! For the culture!
ghost_operator
One of my fave podcasts hands down
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!
Greg0188
Golden Age Goodness
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!
Mrkamal
Excellent Podcast
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. 🔥🫡
Madeking5
Dope podcast!
🔥🔥🔥🔥
Swift Sloan
Trapital 4 the Culture
Dan’s interviews are full of knowledge!
KnowTheScope
Focused and interesting
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
Hing256
Insightful podcast!
Great podcast with the people that run point in the entertainment and music industry. Also his articles and infographics are amazing!
Pgsfinest301
The BEST Music business podcast out rn no lie
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.
Inkay2x
“The Champion in Direct, Hip-Hop Corp Talk”
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.
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IndieBrokers
Super Dope!
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! 💪🏽
djMazeOne
Love Trapital!
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!
DiceReview29
New fan here!
Trapital provides an awesome email newsletter and the podcast is engaging, informative, and inspiring!
Rjacksxu
Dan is such a great interviewer!
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!
Gabriel Blue
Subject Matter Expert on the Biz of Hip Hop
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!
Zealous Advocate
Great Content, Substance
The podcast definitely provides its listened with unbiased insight on the ever changing music industry.
KD Twenty Mil
The best music business podcast
If you work in — or have an interest in — the music business, Trapital is a must.
Samu Rast
Gotta love it
Super dope podcast giving away gems on the house. You don’t have to be in the industry to appreciate these insights.
Shada_
Great Pod
Very informative podcast that does a good job of taking complex issues and distilling into accessible info. Plus the newsletter is great!
dojoyoshi
Boss Up!
Dan always loads up on relevant guests and has smart, prepared conversations. The Rick Ross ep is must listen!
TANG451
Great Content
This show is the intersection of Hip Hop Culture and Business!
Easton Thomas
MixedbyAli
Great episode with Ali!
K.Dooot
Nothing like it
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.
ACE3316
Great Content
Very awesome guests; the interviewer ask super informed questions that bring you closer to the business of music & the many companies that surround it.
CoreyMurakami
Phenomenal Podcast!
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!
RoyalSkegee
Intersection of Hip-Hop + Business
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.
PPLS CHAMP
Fives stars
Awesome pod
Numbaaaaa 1
Super Insightful
Really enjoyed the episode with Weissman on the future direction of SoundCloud.
Tbench90
The Business💰 of Hip-hop🎤 DEFINED
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 👌
andrew Furman
Money Moves 🎤💸📈
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.
B ❤️ Pods
Awesome
Great podcast! Quickest, most informational, 10 minutes of hip-hop finances going in the mean time. Hoping for more interviews!
Goupats
Perfect intersection of business and entertainment
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!
Cburns08
Hip Hop, Guac and 🔥
My favoriate newsletter now has a podcast! Very excited to hear more about the business of hip hop.
ccarella
