The SPAC Podcast
🎙️ Welcome to The SPAC Podcast — your front-row seat to the dynamic world of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies.
Hosted by Michael Blankenship, a leading capital markets attorney and partner at Winston & Strawn LLP, and Joshua Wilson, executive producer and capital markets advisor, The SPAC Podcast brings you candid conversations, insider insights, and sharp analysis from the people shaping the future of the SPAC market.
Whether you’re a sponsor, investor, founder, attorney, banker, or just curious about the mechanics and momentum behind SPACs — this show is your go-to source for education, strategy, and real-world stories from the dealmakers behind the deals.
🚀 What You’ll Hear
In each episode, we’ll unpack:
- The structure, lifecycle, and mechanics of SPACs — from IPO to de-SPAC
- Legal and regulatory insights that matter to sponsors and targets
- Interviews with founders, investors, and advisors who’ve navigated successful transactions
- Trends and forecasts from the front lines of capital markets
- Lessons learned, deal strategies, and ways to leverage SPACs as a growth vehicle
We’re not just watching the SPAC market — we’re talking to the people building it.
🎧 Meet Your Hosts
Michael Blankenship is the Office Managing Partner of Winston & Strawn LLP (Houston) and Co-Chair of the firm’s Capital Markets practice. He has represented over 100 public companies, private equity firms, and SPACs in IPOs, M&A, de-SPACs, and securities offerings. Known for his clarity, legal acumen, and deal fluency, Michael brings unmatched insight into the regulatory, transactional, and strategic forces shaping the SPAC space.
Joshua Wilson is experienced in investment banking and the founder of multiple media brands, including The Investor Relations Podcast. With over 2,000 interviews under his belt and deep experience in real estate, private capital, and investor engagement, Josh brings a fresh voice and strategic lens to every conversation — helping connect deals with the stories and people behind them.
Together, they bridge law, finance, and media — guiding listeners through the world of SPACs with clarity, credibility, and curiosity.
🌎 Who This Show is For
- SPAC Sponsors & CEOs
- Institutional and Private Investors
- Investment Bankers & Corporate Attorneys
- Venture-backed Founders and Startups
- Private Equity & Family Offices
- Finance Professionals and Capital Markets Enthusiasts
đź”” Subscribe, Follow, and Join the Conversation
This isn’t just a show — it’s a platform for education, connection, and business development in the SPAC ecosystem. Subscribe now on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube. New episodes drop weekly.
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The SPAC Podcast
Where sponsors meet stories, markets meet momentum, and strategy meets execution.
Episodes
SPAC Guest Spotlight: Claudius Tsang
Avoiding Costly Mistakes in SPAC Transactions
Navigating De-SPAC Structures: Insights from a Cayman Counsel
Can Better Governance Save SPAC Deals?
How SPACs Blend Private Equity and Public Markets
SPAC Guest Spotlight: Adeel Rouf
Why Private Companies Consider Going Public
SPAC Guest Spotlight: Patrick Sturgeon
SPAC Talk with Derek Kearns
What Investors Look for in a SPAC Sponsor
SPAC Opportunities: Growth Areas and Global Demand
SPAC Guest Spotlight: Dimitre Genov
Determining D&O Insurance Needs with Real Market Data
SEC Enforcement and SPACs
SPAC Guest Spotlight: Nick Morgan
What’s Fueling New SPAC IPOs?
What Target Companies Should Do Before Merging with a SPAC
The Shift in SPAC Deal Fee Structures
What’s the Biggest Regulatory Challenge Facing SPACs Today?
How SPAC Teams Work Together To Close the Deal
What’s Driving Renewed Interest in the SPAC Market?
Why D&O Insurance Prices May Be on the Rise Again
Delaware or Cayman? What SPAC Sponsors Need to Know
