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  • KevOnStage Keeps It Real on Touring Economics, Tubi, and Ownership

    October 8, 2026 · 32 min

    KevOnStage has millions of followers, a growing production company, and the largest creator deal Tubi has signed to date. But live touring still drives roughly 60% of his revenue, while his TV shows are more about building his long-term…

  • Larry Mestel on What Makes a Song Worth Millions

    September 30, 2026 · 26 min

    I sat down with Primary Wave CEO Larry at the Trapital Summit. When Larry started Primary Wave in 2006, the company had roughly $60 million to invest. Twenty years later, Primary Wave raised a record $2.2 billion fund dedicated. It has…

  • What We Learned at Trapital Summit 2026

    September 18, 2026 · 21 min

    The third annual Trapital Summit is officially in the books. We are joined by MIdiA Research's Tati Cirisano to look back on what happened in Los Angeles, from the standout moments on stage to the conversations that continued throughout…

  • Buyer Beware: The Rise of Debt in Music Rights Deals

    September 14, 2026 · 15 min

    In our final bold prediction before Trapital Summit, Guillaume de Chalendar, Executive Vice President and Head of Media and Entertainment Banking at Banc of California, joins us to discuss the growing wave of capital entering the music…

  • Who Will Win in the AI Music Courtroom?

    September 4, 2026 · 33 min

    AI music’s legal landscape is getting more complicated. We break down three questions at the center of the debate: whether AI can learn from copyrighted work, how companies obtain training data, and whether AI-generated outputs compete…

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  • What Dollywood Got Right About Artist-Led Businesses

    August 27, 2026 · 33 min

    Dolly Parton’s most valuable asset wasn’t her music, it was her theme park. We kickoff the episode with an exploration of Dollywood. Then on our road to Trapital Summit, Shot Tower Capital’s Rob Law and Antwyne DeLinde joins us…

  • Should Netflix Start Streaming Music?

    August 18, 2026 · 34 min

    Could music become Netflix’s next big content category? In this episode, we break down Warner Music Group CEO Robert Kyncl’s case for bringing music to Netflix, why it could give both Netflix and the music industry more leverage against…

  • Why Investors Are Looking Beyond Iconic Music Catalogs

    July 31, 2026 · 32 min

    The music business has changed dramatically over the past decade, especially in the independent sector. We sit down with Flexpoint Ford's Managing Director, Mike Morris, to discuss why independent music has become such an attractive…

  • Jay-Z’s Year of Offense, Explained

    July 22, 2026 · 32 min

    Jay-Z's 2026 has been a victory lap of sorts. Anniversary shows, stadium runs, and enemies put on notice. He’s focused on the music, yet less public on the business moves. But maybe that’s by design. For years, one of Jay Z’s goal was to…

  • Bold Predictions: The Future for Songwriters and Creators

    July 13, 2026 · 32 min

    Our third annual Trapital Summit is right around the corner, live September 15 at the Sunset Room Hollywood. We're kicking off a new segment called Bold Predictions, where you’ll hear from the executives from our sponsors who made this…

  • Remembering Clive Davis: 1932 - 2026

    July 1, 2026 · 17 min

    My April 2026 interview with Clive Davis (watch here or listen here) was one of his last before he passed away in June 2026. Here are my reflections on my interactions with Clive, and a few parts of his legacy that still get…

  • When AI Writes Code and Makes Music, What's Left for Humans?

    June 9, 2026 · 30 min

    AI keeps getting called music's biggest threat. Or its biggest opportunity. Both framings miss the point. The real question is harder: if AI can handle the cognitive work, what's left that actually matters? We're joined by Jessica…

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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