The SPAC Podcast: Special Purpose Acquisition Company

The SPAC Podcast: Special Purpose Acquisition Company

Author: Joshua Wilson Language: English Episodes: 100
Tune into The SPAC Podcast: Special Purpose Acquisition Company for a clear-eyed look at one of finance's most talked-about vehicles. Hosts Michael Blankenship, a capital markets attorney and partner at Winston & Strawn LLP, and Joshua Wilson, an executive producer and capital markets advisor, steer these discussions with a practitioner's depth. They don't just report the news; they unpack the mechanics, the regulatory shifts, and the strategic plays behind each headline. You'll hear from the dealmakers, lawyers, and executives who are actively structuring these transactions, getting their unvarnished perspectives on what works, what doesn't, and what might be coming next. This podcast moves beyond the hype to examine the real-world implications of SPACs for investors, companies, and the broader market. It’s designed for anyone from seasoned professionals to curious observers who want to understand the nuances behind the acronym. Each episode feels like a detailed briefing, blending analysis with candid conversation to make a complex topic accessible. If you're navigating the SPAC landscape or simply trying to decipher its impact, this series provides the essential context you need.
Episodes
How Underwriters Evaluate Risk for SPAC and de-SPAC Coverage [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:35
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Machua “Motsch” Millett of Lockton Companies explains how underwriters assess risk when pricing D&O insurance policies for SPACs and their de-SPAC targets. The evaluation process is v…
Why D&O Insurance Prices Have Dropped 60% Since 2021 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:07
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Chaz breaks down why D&O insurance pricing has plummeted nearly 60% over the past nine quarters and why the market looks so different today compared to the 2021 peak. He explains how…
Why PIPEs Aren’t Dead, But Very Different Now [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:05
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, James breaks down the evolving role of Private Investments in Public Equity (PIPEs) and why they remain an essential but more challenging, tool for SPAC deals today. James explains ho…
His Years of Experience with SPACs and SEC Investigations [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:55
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Nick Morgan, Partner at Paul Hastings LLP and co-founder of ICAN (Investor Choice Advocates Network), reflects on his years of work in the SPAC space both with paying clients and in t…
Real-Time Reporting and Visibility for SPAC Sponsors [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Caitlyn Van Valin, Vice President at Odyssey Trust, highlights how technology and transparency are reshaping the SPAC transfer agent and trust process. She explains how Odyssey’s stat…
Why Global Companies Are Choosing U.S. Listings [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Adeel Rouf shares his perspective on U.S. vs. non-U.S. SPAC deal flow and why high-quality companies from Europe and Asia continue to choose NASDAQ and NYSE as their go-to listing des…
SPAC Guest Spotlight: Louis Camhi [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Louis Camhi, Chief Investment Officer of RLH Capital, shares his journey from Wall Street to launching his own SPAC-focused fund. He reflects on his early career at Credit Suisse in M…
Why Boards Need a Broker Who Does More Than Just Place Insurance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Machua “Motsch” Millett, Chief Innovation Officer at Lockton Companies, outlines the critical role brokers play in guiding boards through the D&O insurance process before, during, and…
How the Investor Base for De-SPACs Is Evolving [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, James shares how the investor base for de-SPACs has shifted and why sponsors must focus on attracting long-term, fundamental investors. James explains that while redemption risk is al…
Why Regulation by Enforcement Hurts Transparency [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Nick Morgan, Partner at Paul Hastings LLP and co-founder of ICAN (Investor Choice Advocates Network), critiques the SEC’s use of regulation by enforcement, particularly in the SPAC co…

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