Episodes

Are SPACs still worth investing in? The answer depends on how you use them. James explains why SPACs can be a strong portfolio addition for investors who understand capital timing, yield floors, and upside optionality. Stabil...

SPAC selection isn’t about volume. It’s about sponsors. James C. breaks down the SPACs he’s invested in and why sponsor quality has become the defining factor in today’s market. From Churchill to Betsy Cohen and Cantor-backed...

From the NYSE trading floor in 1994 to navigating multiple SPAC booms and pullbacks, James Campanella has seen capital markets from every angle. In this opening clip, James shares his background, how his perspective evolved b...

In this SPAC Podcast Spotlight , Managing Director Dimitre Genov of Brookline Capital Markets outlines the structural changes reshaping SPAC IPOs since 2020. From the rise of non-managing anchor investors and the dominance of...

In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , co-hosts Michael Blankenship and Joshua Wilson speak with Dr. Daniele D’Alvia, Lecturer in Banking and Finance Law at Queen Mary University of London and Deputy Director of the Institute ...

PIPE investors act as a real-time market check on a SPAC deal. Ryan McGuire explains what their participation (or hesitation) reveals about a transaction’s fairness and long-term outlook. Guest: Ryan McGuire: https://www.link...

In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , transfer agent veteran Seth Farbman explains when founders, CFOs, and pre-IPO companies should engage a transfer agent. Whether you're considering a traditional IPO or a SPAC transaction,...

How can SPACs evolve to better serve investors and ensure long-term success after the merger? In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , co-hosts Michael Blankenship and Joshua Wilson are joined by Dr. Daniele D’Alvia, Lecturer in...

In this SPAC Podcast Spotlight , Managing Director Dimitre Genov of Brookline Capital Markets explains how small- and mid-cap equity markets directly affect SPAC redemptions and aftermarket performance. He highlights how “ris...

DCF or Market Approach? Ryan McGuire explains how analysts decide which valuation method carries more weight in SPAC transactions and when financial forecasts can (or can’t) be trusted. Guest: Ryan McGuire: https://www.linked...

Chris Sorrells shares why Spring Valley remains committed to the energy and decarbonization sectors. From AI infrastructure to power security, he discusses how global shifts are reshaping the energy landscape and where the ne...

From taking NuScale Power public to launching Eagle Energy Metals, Chris Sorrells explains how nuclear energy and SMRs (small modular reactors) are reshaping the energy sector. He connects decades of experience to the growing...

What’s next for the SPAC market? Chris Sorrells predicts a period of rationalization, cleaner vehicles, and more experienced sponsors. He also shares why greater skin in the game could drive healthier deals and investor trust...

In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , Seth Farbman shares a cautionary tale that underscores the importance of responsive and modern transfer agents in the SPAC ecosystem. Drawing from personal experience, Seth recounts a sce...

In this SPAC Podcast Spotlight , Managing Director Dimitre Genov of Brookline Capital Markets explains why SPACs provide a level of flexibility that traditional IPOs often lack. He shares how SPACs allow sponsors and companie...

In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , Michael Blankenship asks legal scholar Daniele D’Alvia a provocative question: are European SPACs more trustworthy than those in the U.S.? Daniele explains that the answer isn’t found in ...

Looking ahead, Chris Sorrells shares his “crystal ball” on where Spring Valley and the SPAC market are headed. From nuclear and AI to rare earths and defense tech, he outlines where the next generation of SPAC opportunities w...

Chris Sorrells discusses how reshoring, critical minerals, and energy security are shaping U.S. investment trends. He shares how investor sentiment is aligning around domestic production, rare earths, and defense resilience. ...

In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , we sit down with Seth Farbman, Chairman of Vstock Transfer, to explore the evolving landscape of international SPAC activity. Seth shares real-world observations from regions like Singapo...

In this SPAC Podcast Spotlight , Managing Director Dimitre Genov of Brookline Capital Markets explains how the SPAC investor base has evolved over the last five years. While event-driven and arbitrage-focused funds remain cor...

What signals should investors watch for in SPAC valuations? Ryan McGuire highlights the key red flags, from difficulty attracting PIPE investors to high redemption rates, that can point to declining sentiment or questionable ...

In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , Mohammad Hasham, Partner and West Region Leader for Capital Markets & IPO at CohnReznick, shares best practices for sponsors and management teams considering a SPAC transaction. He emphas...

In this SPAC Podcast Spotlight , Managing Director Dimitre Genov of Brookline Capital Markets breaks down the rise, fall, and correction of the SPAC market. He explains how SPACs were once primarily used for special situation...

In this episode of The SPAC Podcast , co-hosts Michael Blankenship and Joshua Wilson are joined by Alexandra Low , Counsel at Appleby Global in the Cayman Islands. Alexandra leads the SPAC team at her firm and brings a wealth...