The SPAC Podcast: Special Purpose Acquisition Company

Joshua Wilson

SPAC

Special Purpose Acquisition Company

Spacs

Nasdaq

Tactical Resources

Initial Public Offering

United States

New York Stock Exchange

De-Spac

Artificial Intelligence

Rare Earth Elements

MP Materials

Rare Earths

SPAC Warrants

SPAC 2.0

Technology

Data Centers

China

Peak Project

West Texas

🎙️ 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 Taylor, 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 futu... more

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The First Bank de-SPAC? Old Glory Bank's Business Combination with Mike Ring

Mike Ring spent 30 years as a corporate securities lawyer. Then he co-founded a bank — and took it through a de-SPAC that required something almost no SPAC target faces: Federal Reserve approval.

Mike Ring, Co-Founder, President, and CEO of Old Glor... more

16 Jul 2026 • 14 min

What Private Companies Get Wrong About Going Public via SPAC with Larry Swets

"Do you really want to be public?" It's the first question Larry Swets asks any company eyeing a SPAC — and the one most founders answer wrong. After 30 years in capital markets and more than a dozen SPACs sponsored, he's watched companies chase bill... more

7 Jul 2026 • 20 min

IQM's Billion-Dollar-Plus SPAC: Taking Quantum Computing Public with Jan Goetz & Peter Ort

What does it take to bring a billion-dollar-plus quantum computing company to the public markets? In this episode, IQM co-founder and CEO Jan Goetz and SPAC sponsor Peter Ort reveal why a European quantum leader chose a SPAC over a traditional IPO, a... more

22 Jun 2026 • 14 min

How Institutional Capital Reshaped the SPAC Market — Vik Mittal, Meteora Capital

Vik Mittal has been investing in SPACs for 22 years. His verdict on the 2020–21 boom: roughly 60–70% of vehicles liquidated, and a majority of those that closed went bankrupt before their lockups expired — what he flatly calls "a real destruction of ... more

10 Jun 2026 • 24 min

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Recent Guests

Jan Goetz

Co-founder of IQM, quantum computing expert

IQM

Episode: IQM's Billion-Dollar-Plus SPAC: Taking Quantum Computing Public with Jan Goetz & Peter Ort

Peter Ort

SPAC sponsor, venture investor, partner at Cambium Capital

Cambium Capital; RAC sponsor

Episode: IQM's Billion-Dollar-Plus SPAC: Taking Quantum Computing Public with Jan Goetz & Peter Ort

Vik Mittal

Managing member of Meteora Capital

Meteora Capital

Episode: How Institutional Capital Reshaped the SPAC Market — Vik Mittal, Meteora Capital

Greg Twinney

Executive/Technologist from General Fusion

General Fusion

Episode: Taking Fusion Energy Public: General Fusion's SPAC Deal — Greg Twinney

Michael Brown

Co-founder and CEO of Teamshares

Teamshares

Episode: Going Public to Buy Main Street: Teamshares SPAC Merger— Michael Brown

Michael Moscarelli

Fairness opinions specialist, Houlihan Capital

Houlihan Capital

Episode: The Fairness Opinion Process SPAC Sponsors Should Know — Michael Moscarelli

Brandon Sun

SPAC practitioner with Cohen & Company

Cohen & Company

Episode: After 130 SPACs and 140 DESPACs Here's What I've Learned with Brandon Sun

James Tunkey

Background check due diligence specialist; fraud investigator focusing on international due diligence around SPAC IPOs

Episode: The Due Diligence Step Most First-Time SPAC Sponsors Get Wrong — James Tunkey

Steve Kann

Head of US Investment Banking for Arc Stone Securities; partner in Ocean Street Partners

Arc Stone Securities; Ocean Street Partners

Episode: Family Office vs Hedge Fund Money: What SPAC Sponsors Need to Know — Steve Kann

Hosts

Michael Blankenship

Host of The SPAC Podcast; Office Managing Partner at Winston Taylor; Capital Markets practice leader with extensive SPAC experience.

Joshua Wilson

Co-host and executive producer; capital markets advisor with broad experience in investor relations and deal storytelling.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 3 ratings

We have the best guests!
Mike is great for sure, but really the huge win is the guest lineup. We are talking with the top deal makers about massive deals. Some of these transactions are in the billions. Its amazing to hear the stories and strategies these investors and deal makers share with us. Truly honored.
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SmoothStoneCapital
United States6 months ago
All things SPAC
Great show. Love the hosts.
Apple Podcasts
5
David Jackson
United States6 months ago
Solid content…
Solid content from people in the trenches putting SPAC/DeSPAC deals together.
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United Statesa year ago

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Structural Shifts in SPAC IPOs

Q: Have you seen any sort of structural shifts in how SPAC IPOs are being launched today, versus five years ago, and what has changed in terms of terms, timeline and sponsor alignment?

There has been a clear shift toward greater sponsor discipline and investor alignment, with non-managing anchor investors providing early risk capital and supporting experienced sponsors, point to a more mature market. Serial sponsors now lead the vast majority of new SPAC IPOs, warrants are regaining appeal for upside, and hybrid PIPE structures are replacing some traditional financings as the market tests new structures before potentially returning to straight equity. Timelines have lengthened to about 9–12 months, indicating a more deliberate de-risking process.

Guest Spotlight: Chris Cottone

Q: Chris, why don't you tell us a little about yourself?

I am a partner in a family office called Greentree Financial, with two locations in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Charlotte, North Carolina, plus a satellite location in Hong Kong. I manage the day-to-day operations for clients pursuing IPOs or follow-on offerings, working with audit firms, attorneys, and underwriters to ensure a seamless process and ongoing compliance.

What “Risk Capital” Really Means for SPAC Sponsors

Q: So Chris, we hear the term risk capital. Can you tell us what that is, and how much risk capital would SPAC sponsor need?

Risk capital refers to the at-risk funds that cover IPO and de-SPAC costs beyond the idle trust money, including legal, accounting, underwriting, NASDAQ fees, and ongoing management. In practice, total at-risk costs can range from about 1.8 million to 2.3 million, and sponsorship can be reduced by forming syndicates where others contribute a portion of the at-risk amount, potentially lowering the sponsor's own required upfront to a smaller figure while maintaining overall deal viability.

How the SPAC Model Has Matured, What Still Gets Misunderstood

Q: How has the SPAC model evolved from the boom years to today, and what are the key misconceptions that still need correction for sponsors and investors to succeed?

The SPAC model has moved toward a more disciplined approach, emphasizing use cases where the company should be public, has solid cash flow or high-quality fundamentals, and operates in growth industries with long‑term investor appetite. The era of premature deals has cooled, normalization has occurred, and the focus is on repeat, high‑quality issuers rather than a rush to public market entry.

Why Now Is the Moment for Rare Earths And Why Tactical Resources

Q: Why does Plum believe now is the right moment to back a Rare Earths company like Tactical Resources?

Plum points to overwhelming demand across tech sectors, limited supply Availability, and geopolitically driven push for US-sourced Rare Earths, with Tactical Resources and MP Materials being among the few operating at scale in the near term.

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A finance-forward show that centers SPACs, de-SPACs, and the broader capital markets mechanics. Episodes feature dealmakers, sponsors, and advisors sharing practical strategies, deal execution anecdotes, and regulatory insights, with emphasis on SPAC issuance, valuation, fairness opinions, and cross-border activity. Notable is the hands-on, practitioner-focused approach that pairs legal, financial, and operational perspectives to explain how SPACs move from IPO to listing and beyond. The format tends to attract sponsors, investors, founders, and corporate attorneys looking for actionable guidance and real-world stories from dealmakers shaping the space.

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