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Everyone has a podcast, but Vinnie Paz finally has one about the thing that changed his life: Music. “Pop the Trunk” is Vinnie’s first podcast where he’s actually going to talk about music and all the different realms it touches from pop culture to sports, movies, books...it’ll be a free-flowing conversation from his scattered brain. So, come join Vinnie , Brendan, and Billy for what’ll be an unhi... more

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Boots Ennis and Xander Zayas finally collide for two junior middleweight titles, and the boys can't wait any longer to break it all down. From the questionable promotion (thanks, Knicks playoff run and World Cup chaos) to the undercard sleepers worth... more

Hip-hop runs on competition and nothing fuels it like a good beef. In this episode, the fellas do a deep dive into the genre's most legendary rivalries, tracing the lineage from the earliest battles through the records, subliminals, and feuds that sh... more

The boys are back, and this week there's an elephant in the room the size of Madison Square Garden. Vinnie and Billy are doing their best to ignore it, but Brendan isn't making it easy. The Knicks just won the championship and someone in the studio i... more

The crew weighs in on the NBA Finals and what it really costs to be a New York Knicks fan these days. From there, the conversation shifts into hip hop beef culture and where the line is between sport and disrespect.

Then Vinnie tells the story of a ... more

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Recent Guests

Seven Soprano
Beat-maker/producer who checked in with feedback
Episode: Mailbag II - Heelys, Perfect Albums, and No Rite of Passage | Episode 15 | Pop the Trunk
Carl Betancourt
Listener who asked a featured question
Episode: Mailbag II - Heelys, Perfect Albums, and No Rite of Passage | Episode 15 | Pop the Trunk
Grandmaster Nate
Listener acknowledging support
Episode: Mailbag II - Heelys, Perfect Albums, and No Rite of Passage | Episode 15 | Pop the Trunk
Scott Vogel
musician, Terra
Terra
Episode: Episode 10: Scott-Free
Scott Stallone
Musician, producer, multi-instrumentalist
Various including Rough House, iCulture, J Treads/Indelibles
Episode: Episode 9 - Great Scott
Crypt the Warchild
Philadelphia-based rapper in the Army of the Pharaohs circle
Army of the Pharaohs / Outerspace
Episode: Episode 8 - Space Jam
Vic Grimes
Long-time guest, horror-movie conversation participant
Pro wrestler turned interviewer
Episode: Episode 7 - Cheesesteaks
MC Esoteric
Member of Czarface, Army of the Pharaohs, and guest on the show
Czarface, Army of the Pharaohs
Episode: Episode 4 - "Czarmy of the Pharaohs"
Tommy Rainone
Boxer and analyst
Episode: Episode 192 - Jawbox

Hosts

Vinnie Paz
Host of Pop the Trunk and primary on-air presence; rapper and producer with deep roots in hip-hop culture
Brendan Long
Co-host on Pop the Trunk; contributes as a key on-air presence and discussions
Billy Bindlesticks
Co-host with recurring on-air contributions; participates in ongoing show dynamics

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 306 ratings
  • Wu tang!

    Really enjoying this show and listening to the crew talk about hip hop from an era that I love. Especially the wu tang forever album. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SethPeters
    United Statesa month ago
  • Vinnie is the best

    Stoked to have a podcast with Vinnie talking music, this is what we’ve been waiting for

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cRudeBAsteRd
    United States4 months ago
  • Another banger

    Learning A lot about music and early Vinnie Paz career. My favorite work podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @grenade89
    United States4 months ago
  • Hands up🥊

    If you lobe boxing or just getting into boxing, gotta check this out. They are on point with the ins and outs. Straight fire 🔥

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    akepa_ni_gubaybay
    United States8 months ago
  • Best boxing podcast hands down!!

    In an entertaining way they cover all facets of boxing. Everything from personalities, to style and technique, promoters, contract negotiations, prospects and everything in between. They are insightful boxing historians with great chemistry and humor. I always look forward to a new episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J.Me.Jame
    United Statesa year ago

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Fans value authenticity and knowledge about hip-hop history and touring.
Keeps it 100 – listeners appreciate the industry insight and banter.
Listeners praise the hosts' chemistry and unfiltered perspectives.
Boxing-focused episodes draw cross-audience interest and hype.
Shows strong nostalgia and deep-dive discussions on crews and labels.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Mailbag II - Heelys, Perfect Albums, and No Rite of Passage | Episode 15 | Pop the Trunk
Q: What would you love to see as a future collaboration in a hypothetical perfect world?
They discuss not wanting a pure rap-rock fusion but rather cross-genre collaborations that respect each world's integrity, with a preference for collaborations that bring new audiences rather than producing a disliked hybrid.
Mailbag II - Heelys, Perfect Albums, and No Rite of Passage | Episode 15 | Pop the Trunk
Q: Does the process start with a beat or a lyric, and has it changed with age?
The guests explain that writing rhythms and lyrics has become more streamlined with experience; they can write to a beat or craft a complex flow around an unorthodox beat, and they frequently revise to fit syllable counts and musicality.
Episode 195 - Slow Motion
Q: How does Bam stack up against Jinto and Inoue?
Bam is not at Bantam weight yet, but on a pound-for-pound level he can compete with anyone. Size matters, and he may need to move up, but he has the skill and timing to do well in future matchups.
Episode 197 - Threshold of Punishment
Q: Do you have any predictions for this fight?
Brendan predicts Dalton Smith will stop Subrial Matias late in the fight.
Episode 191 - Jake the Fake?
Q: What percentage of you believes this Anthony Joshua fight is real?
Brendan confidently believes 100% that the fight is real.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pop the Trunk

What is Pop the Trunk about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show blends candid conversations about music with sharp, wide-ranging takes on pop culture, sports, and the touring life. Episodes commonly center on hip-hop history, independent and major-label dynamics, regional scenes, and the grind of building a career in music, often peppered with personal anecdotes, humor, and provocative opinions. A standout aspect is the trio's chemistry and willingness to riff across disparate topics—from boxing and wrestling to comics and live-event plans—creating a distinctly candid, irreverent style that still covers technical aspects of the industry and artist trajectories. This mix makes it appealing to listeners who want unvarnished industry insight, nostalgia, and a fast-paced hangout vibe, plus occasion... more

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2. Carl Betancourt
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5. Scott Stallone
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