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The SPAC Podcast

The SPAC Podcast

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🎙️ 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


🔔 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.


Follow us on LinkedIn and share the show with colleagues, clients, and fellow capital markets pros.


The SPAC Podcast

Where sponsors meet stories, markets meet momentum, and strategy meets execution.

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Episodios
  • Launch as a Public Company

    Launch as a Public Company
    Jun 21 2025

    “Welcome to the Public Markets”

    Welcome back to The SPAC Podcast. This is our final episode in the SPECIAL series — a framework covering the seven key stages of the SPAC process.

    We’ve walked through:
    S: Sponsor Setup
    P: Public Raise
    E: Evaluate Targets
    C: Combination Planning
    I: Investor Engagement
    A: Approval Process

    Now we arrive at L: Launch as a Public Company.

    Once the business combination is approved and closed, the private company officially becomes public. The merged entity begins trading under its new ticker symbol, and the SPAC structure dissolves.

    PIPE proceeds are funded, sponsor shares convert, and the company now steps into a new phase — reporting earnings, engaging shareholders, and scaling as a public business.

    For the founders, it’s just the beginning. For the SPAC sponsor, the mission is complete.

    That’s the SPECIAL journey — from blank check to public company.
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  • Approval Process

    Approval Process
    Jun 20 2025

    “Shareholder Vote & Redemption Window”

    Welcome back to The SPAC Podcast. We’re almost at the final stage of our SPECIAL series.


    So far, we’ve covered:

    • S: Sponsor Setup
    • P: Public Raise
    • E: Evaluate Targets
    • C: Combination Planning
    • I: Investor Engagement


    Now we’re at A: Approval Process.


    After marketing and regulatory filings, the deal goes to a shareholder vote. Public shareholders can choose to redeem their shares for their portion of the trust — with interest — regardless of whether they vote for or against the deal.


    Because of this, redemption risk is a key concern. PIPEs, backstop agreements, and minimum cash conditions all play a role in ensuring deal certainty.


    Once the vote is passed and redemptions are handled, the deal is nearly complete.
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  • Investor Engagement (The I in the SPECIAL Series)

    Investor Engagement (The I in the SPECIAL Series)
    Jun 19 2025

    Welcome back to The SPAC Podcast. We’re nearly through our walk through the SPECIAL stages of a SPAC.

    We’ve already covered:
    S: Sponsor Setup
    P: Public Raise
    E: Evaluate Targets
    C: Combination Planning

    Today, we focus on I: Investor Engagement.

    The SPAC team now prepares to bring the deal to market. This begins with “wall crossing” select institutional investors to preview the opportunity, followed by PIPE negotiations and an investor presentation.

    At this stage, the SPAC also files a proxy or registration statement and may launch a formal roadshow. Investor communication becomes front and center — and transparency, clarity, and confidence are critical.

    This is the make-or-break moment to build support for the transaction.
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