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
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SPACs. Are They Really Back?
In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Louis Camhi offers a nuanced take on the state of the SPAC market and why it’s still too early to say, “SPACs are back.” Rather than chasing headlines, Louis explains that SPACs are best understood as cyclical tools within the capital markets, just like IPOs, M&A, or direct listings.
He highlights that the IPO market has been largely dormant in recent years, and SPAC performance is directly tied to overall market health. Louis also shares his view that SPACs can be a strategic path for companies that may not be top-tier underwriter favorites especially players ranked second or third in competitive industries. As deal activity starts to show signs of life, verticals like crypto and nuclear energy are beginning to see renewed SPAC interest.
Connect with the Guest:
Louis Camhi – SPAC Investor & Fund Manager
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-camhi-aa3464b/
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https://www.thespacpodcast.com/guests/louis-camhi/
Connect with the Hosts & The SPAC Podcast:
Michael Blankenship LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeblankenship/
Joshua Wilson LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabrucewilson/
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https://www.youtube.com/@Thespacpodcast
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The views, opinions, and statements expressed by the guest are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of The SPAC Podcast, its hosts, or affiliated organizations. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice.
Disclaimers:
The views, opinions, and statements expressed by the guest are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of The SPAC Podcast, its hosts, or affiliated organizations. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice.
Michael J. Blankenship is a licensed attorney and is a partner at Winston & Strawn LLP. Joshua Wilson is a licensed Florida real estate broker and holds FINRA Series 79 and Series 63 licensure. The content of this podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as legal, financial, or compliance advice. The views and opinions expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of any regulatory agency, law firm, employer, or organization.
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Michael Blankenship:
So in your view, you mentioned the SPAC bubble, are SPACs back?
Louis Camhi:
I think it’s premature to declare that SPACs are back. At the end of the day, SPACs are part of the capital markets cycle just like IPOs, direct listings, or M&A. And all of those are cyclical.
Until very recently, capital markets have been relatively dormant. And when IPOs or direct listings aren’t active, you can’t expect SPACs to be either. But now that we’re seeing some early signs of activity returning, I think you’ll see SPACs come back as a functional tool to go public.
For example, the #1 player in a $10B sector might go public through a traditional IPO with Goldman or Morgan Stanley. But the #3 player might not get that level of attention. That’s where SPACs come in. A quality sponsor team can take that company public and help them piggyback off of their competitor’s momentum.
We’re already seeing this happen in a few verticals crypto and nuclear energy, for instance. But to call SPACs “back,” we need to see the broader capital markets truly stabilize.