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The SPAC Podcast
The SPAC Podcast
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.
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July 24, 2025

Key Ingredients of a Well-Executed SPAC Transaction

What separates a successful SPAC from one that struggles? In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , Mike Blankenship and Derek explore the key characteristics of high-performing SPACs in today’s market. With nearly 60 SPAC IPOs i...

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July 23, 2025

SPAC Guest Spotlight: Seth Farbman

In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , Mike Blankenship is joined by Seth Farbman, a seasoned entrepreneur and trusted name in the capital markets ecosystem. With a career spanning over two decades, Seth has founded and sold m...

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July 23, 2025

SPAC Sponsors & D&O Coverage: What You Need to Know

As securities litigation involving SPACs continues to rise, SPAC sponsors are increasingly finding themselves named in lawsuits. In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , Mike Blankenship and Chaz Churchwell break down what spons...

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July 22, 2025

SPAC Guest Spotlight: Chaz Churchwell

🎙️ SPAC Guest Spotlight — Meet Chaz Churchwell From the U.S. Army to the boardrooms of public companies, Chaz Churchwell has spent nearly two decades helping leaders manage risk with precision and integrity. A U.S. Army Reser...

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July 21, 2025

What is a Serial SPAC Sponsor?

What separates one-off SPAC sponsors from those who build lasting platforms? In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , Mike Blankenship speaks with James Graff, a veteran sponsor with over 14 years in the spac business, about wha...

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July 18, 2025

SPAC Guest Spotlight: James Graf

In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , co-host Mike Blankenship sits down with James Graff, CEO of Graff Global Corp and a veteran SPAC sponsor who’s been active in the space for over 14 years. James shares how he transitioned...

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About the Hosts

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Mike Blankenship

Podcast Host / Office Managing Partner / International Capital Mkts Co-Chair / Corporate Attorney

Mike is the managing partner of Winston’s Houston office, co-chair of the firm’s Capital Markets Practice, and a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. He focuses his practice on corporate finance and securities law, including securities offerings, public company advisory, special purpose acquisition company offerings, private equity and venture capital transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate representation.

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Joshua Wilson

Executive Producer / Podcast Host

Joshua Wilson is a licensed real estate broker, holds the series 79 & 63, and is Executive Producer of multiple strategic media brands. He has launched over 20 podcast and YouTube shows, with several reaching the top 3%, 5%, and 10% globally in their verticals. As a trusted connector among founders, family offices, and investment platforms, Josh brings a relational, strategic lens to SPACs, IPOs, M&A, and private placements—blending insight, curiosity, and communication to spotlight the people and deals shaping the capital markets.

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