Trapital is a business and culture podcast hosted by Dan Runcie, founder of Trapital, with rotating guests, covering tech, media, and entertainment economics. It has 337 episodes, released roughly every eight days, with a median length of about 31 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 3,000 to 9,000, giving an estimated sponsorship rate of $50 to $230 per episode.
Reach music and media business decision-makers during in-depth industry breakdowns
- Weekly episodes of about 31 minutes give sponsors a long, focused host-read window
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 169 ratings signals a highly engaged listener base
- Guests and topics centre on music rights, touring, and AI, suited to industry-focused brands
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Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted analysis, trailer and recap episodes
- Tone
- analytical, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 25 to 35 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the site promotes its own Summit and Chartmetric reports and a Partners page for inbound companies.
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Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and episode titles cover business, music rights, and technology with no adult, drug, or violence themes.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | trapital.com/podcast |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1470003061 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/ALIAL5947999035 |
Benchmark score: 76 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Business of Sold Out Tours and Festivals | 2026-10-14 | 21 min |
| KevOnStage Keeps It Real on Touring Economics, Tubi, and Ownership | 2026-10-08 | 32 min |
| Larry Mestel on What Makes a Song Worth Millions | 2026-09-30 | 26 min |
| What We Learned at Trapital Summit 2026 | 2026-09-18 | 21 min |
| Buyer Beware: The Rise of Debt in Music Rights Deals | 2026-09-14 | 15 min |
| Who Will Win in the AI Music Courtroom? | 2026-09-04 | 33 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 8 days.
Trapital is where technology meets culture. Hear breakdowns on the most important trends in tech, media, and entertainment. Trapital founder Dan Runcie and various guests break down the moves that shape the rest of society. Learn more
About Trapital
Trapital is a business and culture podcast hosted by Dan Runcie, who founded Trapital in 2018 according to the show's website. The show unpacks the business of music, media, and entertainment, with each episode covering trends in tech and culture alongside guest interviews. The feed lists 337 episodes with a release cadence of roughly every eight days and a median episode length of about 31 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 169 ratings with an average of 4.9 out of 5, which the feed data lists as the show's listener feedback. Listener figures are not published; based on the rating count and show profile, estimated downloads sit between 3,000 and 9,000 per episode. The audience is likely professionals in music, media, and technology, though this is an estimate.
No sponsors appear in the feed, so the show is open to host-read placements. At an estimated rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a mid-roll spot is estimated at $50 to $230 per episode. Brands in B2B software, fintech, and music industry services would be the most natural fit.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Trapital can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Trapital
How much does Trapital charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 3,000 to 9,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $50 to $230 per episode. Final pricing depends on the placement and the terms agreed with the show.
What is Trapital about?
Trapital is a podcast hosted by Dan Runcie covering the business of music, media, technology, and entertainment. Episodes include guest interviews and analysis of industry trends.
How do I contact Trapital about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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