Best Joshua Sharp Podcasts (2025)

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Copper & Code, The $53B Mining Merger and Europe’s $1.5B AI Bet 8:23

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This episode dives into two mega deals shaping our future: the $53B Anglo American–Teck merger creating a copper powerhouse fueling EVs, solar, and data centers, and ASML’s $1.5B bet on French AI startup Mistral to boost Europe’s tech edge. Discover how copper and AI are powering the electrified, intelligent world ahead.…

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Bad Gay Dating Advice: 5 Terrible Tips & How To Reframe Them 28:20

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Wanna chat!? Tap here to text HOT AIR! Let me know what you loved (or didn’t) love about this episode, suggest topics, share your story or just say “hi!” Think gay dating is hard? Try navigating it with a pocket full of terrible advice. In this episode of Hot Air, Joshua Robert dives into the 5 worst gay dating tips we’ve all heard—stuff passed dow…

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Raising Capital as an Asian SPAC Sponsor 1:04

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In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Claudius Tsang, CEO of A SPAC Holdings Group Corp, discusses the unique challenges and opportunities of raising capital in the U.S. as an Asian SPAC sponsor. Claudius explains the importance of educating U.S.-based investors on the credibility and track record of emerging market sponsors especially when those in…

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SPAC Guest Spotlight: Claudius Tsang 0:58

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In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, we spotlight Claudius Tsang, CEO of A SPAC Holdings Group Corp, and one of the most active SPAC sponsors in Asia. Claudius shares how he transitioned from private equity into the SPAC world, and what motivated him to launch seven Nasdaq-listed SPACs between 2021 and today. With over two decades of experience in …

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Episode 32: Unmasking Mold Illness: Andi Hembroff on Migraines, Brain Fog, and Mycotoxin Testing 57:41

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Send us a text Could hidden mold be stealing your health? In this powerful interview, I sit down with Andi Hembroff, a mold survivor who battled migraines, fatigue, eczema, anxiety, and even dementia-like symptoms caused by toxic mold exposure. Today, she’s not only recovered, she now works with Respirare Labs as a mold consultant, helping others u…

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Avoiding Costly Mistakes in SPAC Transactions 1:31

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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 preparing for a SPAC transaction. He explains why engaging experienced advisors early in the process is critical, and how cutting corners can create costly problems la…

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True LGBTQ+ Stories: Living Trans & Raising Trans 17:58

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Wanna chat!? Tap here to text HOT AIR! Let me know what you loved (or didn’t) love about this episode, suggest topics, share your story or just say “hi!” In this powerful HOT FLASH minisode of HOT AIR, host Josh shares two heartfelt listener stories that shine a light on the realities of being transgender and the importance of allyship. First, we h…

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Navigating De-SPAC Structures: Insights from a Cayman Counsel 2:48

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In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, co-hosts Michael Blankenship and Joshua Bruce Wilson are joined by Cayman Islands attorney Alexandra Low for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of De-SPAC structures. Alexandra shares her on-the-ground experience advising on a wide range of SPAC transactions—from TopCo listings and cross-border mergers to d…

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Can Better Governance Save SPAC Deals? 0:57

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In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, hosts Michael Blankenship and Joshua Wilson sit down with Dr. Daniele D’Alvia, a renowned lecturer in Banking and Finance Law at Queen Mary University of London, to unpack the critical role of governance in the success—or failure—of SPAC deals. Dr. D’Alvia explains how law and corporate governance provide the st…

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How SPACs Blend Private Equity and Public Markets 1:29

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In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Adeel Rouf, CEO of Voyager Acquisition Corp. and President & CFO of Titan Acquisition Corp., explains what makes SPACs so unique and exciting. Unlike hedge funds or private equity firms that manage portfolios of companies, SPACs focus on one transaction at a time — giving full attention to a single deal and indu…

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Letting Go of Control: Practical Tools for Everyday Life 26:00

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Wanna chat!? Tap here to text HOT AIR! Let me know what you loved (or didn’t) love about this episode, suggest topics, share your story or just say “hi!” Are you a little bit of a control freak? Or maybe you find yourself spiraling when life feels out of your hands? In this episode of HOT AIR, we’re talking all about control issues, letting go, and…

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SPAC Guest Spotlight: Adeel Rouf 1:41

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In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Adeel Rouf, CEO and President of Voyager Acquisition Corp. and President & CFO of Titan Acquisition Corp., shares his background and journey into the SPAC world. From his early career in investment banking at Sumitomo Mitsui and J.P. Morgan to learning the nuances of SPACs at Cohen & Company, Adeel has built ext…

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Episode 31: Your Body’s Secret Reset Button (Almost No One Uses It) Interview with Dr. Vaughn Lawrence, ND 45:09

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Send us a text In this episode of the Discover Health Podcast, I sit down once again with Dr. Vaughn Lawrence, ND, to dive deep into the world of fasting. We cover the powerful health benefits of fasting—from improved energy and mental clarity to better digestion and cellular repair—and explore different types of fasting so you can choose the appro…

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Why Private Companies Consider Going Public 1:46

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In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Patrick Sturgeon, Managing Partner at Brookline Capital Markets, explains why many private companies ultimately choose to go public. He highlights how listing on exchanges like the NYSE or NASDAQ can provide existing shareholders with liquidity, attract new types of investors, and expand access to capital. Patri…

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Minneapolis Mass Shooting: Why Being Trans Isn't A Mental Illness, Gun Reform & The Facts 17:10

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Wanna chat!? Tap here to text HOT AIR! Let me know what you loved (or didn’t) love about this episode, suggest topics, share your story or just say “hi!” A tragic mass shooting in Minneapolis has reignited America’s culture wars — but instead of focusing on gun reform, many online voices are scapegoating the shooter’s reported transgender identity.…

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SPAC Guest Spotlight: Patrick Sturgeon 1:02

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In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Patrick Sturgeon, Managing Partner at Brookline Capital Markets, introduces his background and shares his experience navigating the SPAC landscape. With a career spanning investment banking and hands-on leadership as CFO of three SPACs that each completed acquisitions, Patrick has gained valuable insights from b…

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SPAC Talk with Derek Kearns 7:02

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In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, host Mike Blankenship is joined by Derek from Centri to walk through what really happens behind the scenes of a SPAC transaction. From the importance of early-stage capital markets readiness to preparing pro forma financials and navigating the SEC comment process, this conversation covers the critical technical …

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What Investors Look for in a SPAC Sponsor 1:21

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In this SPAC Podcast Spotlight, Candice Beaumont, Chief Investment Officer of L Investments, shares the key fundamentals she evaluates when assessing SPAC sponsors. She explains why a proven track record in the SPAC space is critical, and why partnering with experienced operators — such as the Cohens — can make a significant difference in execution…

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LGBTQ News Roundup: Public Caning, Park Ranger Fired, NSA Firings Explained 31:19

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Wanna chat!? Tap here to text HOT AIR! Let me know what you loved (or didn’t) love about this episode, suggest topics, share your story or just say “hi!” In this week’s Hot Air, Joshua Robert dives into three shocking LGBTQ+ stories & news that reveal just how far rights, visibility, and safety are still under attack. From Indonesia, where two men …

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SPAC Opportunities: Growth Areas and Global Demand 1:42

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In this SPAC Podcast Spotlight, Managing Director Dimitre Genov of Brookline Capital Markets highlights the growth areas and global demand shaping SPAC activity in the coming months. He points to high-growth industries such as AI, nuclear energy, rare earths, digital assets, quantum computing, fintech, and digital health as sectors where SPACs coul…

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Episode 30: The Health Crisis Facing Our Kids | Natural Solutions with Dr. Vaughn Lawrence 58:01

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Send us a text In this powerful episode of the Discover Health Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Vaughn Lawrence, ND of Spirit of Health in Kansas City, to talk about one of the most urgent issues of our time: why children are getting sicker, younger than ever before. We dive into: The alarming rise in type 2 diabetes, childhood obesity, and autism The …

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Why Male Cheerleaders Broke the Internet (and Fragile Egos) - Blaize Shiek and Louie Conn of the Minnesota Vikings Cheer Team 15:02

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Wanna chat!? Tap here to text HOT AIR! Let me know what you loved (or didn’t) love about this episode, suggest topics, share your story or just say “hi!” This week on Hot Air, Joshua Robert dives into the viral story of the male cheerleader who broke the internet - Blaize Shiek and Louie Conn of the Minnesota Vikings Cheer Team - and fragile mascul…

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SPAC Guest Spotlight: Dimitre Genov 0:49

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In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, we welcome Dimitre Genov, Managing Director at Brookline Capital Markets. Dimitre brings over 25 years of investment banking and buy-side experience, including time at Lazard, JP Morgan, Julius Baer, Magnetar, and Balyasny. Having become one of the most prolific investors in the SPAC market, he now uses his expe…

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Determining D&O Insurance Needs with Real Market Data 2:35

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In this SPAC Podcast Spotlight, Chaz Churchwell, President of The Churchwell Agency, explains how he helps clients determine the right level of D&O insurance coverage. Rather than relying on vague estimates, Chaz emphasizes a data-driven approach, leveraging sources such as Stanford Law Review, Cornerstone Research, and peer analytics to assess lit…

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SEC Enforcement and SPACs 1:19

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In this SPAC Podcast Spotlight, Nick Morgan, President and Founder of the Investor Choice Advocates Network (ICAN), shares his perspective on how the SEC approaches SPAC enforcement. Drawing on past enforcement activity and rulemaking debates, he explains why Commissioner Hester Peirce’s dissents may offer insight into how the Commission views SPAC…

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SPAC Guest Spotlight: Nick Morgan 0:30

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In this SPAC Guest Spotlight, Nick Morgan introduces himself and shares his journey from serving as a Senior Trial Counsel at the SEC to founding the Investor Choice Advocates Network (ICAN). As President of ICAN, Nick leads a unique pro bono defense organization focused on SEC investigations and litigation, offering services at no cost to those wh…

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Anti-LGBTQ Politicians Caught in Their Own Crimes 18:15

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Wanna chat!? Tap here to text HOT AIR! Let me know what you loved (or didn’t) love about this episode, suggest topics, share your story or just say “hi!” In this explosive episode, Joshua Robert dives into the shocking hypocrisy of anti-LGBTQ politicians and religious leaders who publicly wage war against queer communities while secretly committing…

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What’s Fueling New SPAC IPOs? 1:56

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What’s behind the renewed interest in SPAC IPOs? In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, hosts Michael Blankenship and Joshua Bruce Wilson sit down with Cayman Islands attorney Alexandra Low to explore the current SPAC IPO landscape. Ali shares insights from the front lines—discussing sponsor behavior, timing considerations, and the growing momentum a…

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Episode 29: From Rock Bottom to Recovery: How Kyle Peche Beat Chronic Illness Without Drugs or Surgery 1:01:03

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Send us a text Can you really heal from chronic fatigue, brain fog, and gut issues without pharmaceuticals? Kyle Peche says YES, and he’s living proof. In this powerful interview, I sit down with natural health expert and chronic illness warrior Kyle Peche, who was struck with debilitating health issues at just 18 years old: Severe brain fog and fa…

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What Target Companies Should Do Before Merging with a SPAC 1:25

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In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Mike Blankenship and Derek discuss how target companies can effectively prepare for a SPAC transaction—and what often gets overlooked. Derek highlights the importance of completing a capital markets readiness assessment, a structured evaluation that helps management understand what’s required to become a public …

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Cutting Cords & Finding My Intuitive “Yes” with Chassidy Escobedo 18:42

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Wanna chat!? Tap here to text HOT AIR! Let me know what you loved (or didn’t) love about this episode, suggest topics, share your story or just say “hi!” What happens when you cut the cords to energy that isn’t yours? 🔮✨ In this HOT FLASH minisode, psychic healer Chassidy Escobedo helps me release energy I’ve been carrying that doesn’t belong to me…

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The Shift in SPAC Deal Fee Structures 2:07

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In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, James Graf, CEO of Graf Global Corp., shares his perspective on how backend deal costs and promote economics are evolving for SPAC sponsors and founders. With over a decade of experience leading multiple SPACs and a background in investment banking at Deutsche Bank and Merrill Lynch, James brings a seasoned view…

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What’s the Biggest Regulatory Challenge Facing SPACs Today? 0:56

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In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, legal scholar Daniele D’Alvia joins Michael Blankenship to break down one of the most pressing topics in the market today: regulation. Daniele explains that the biggest regulatory issue SPACs now face is ensuring proper disclosure and investor protection. He walks through how new SEC rules have shifted SPACs clo…

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Mind, Body, Spirit: A Psychic’s Path to Healing with Chassidy Escobedo 45:10

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Wanna chat!? Tap here to text HOT AIR! Let me know what you loved (or didn’t) love about this episode, suggest topics, share your story or just say “hi!” Ever wondered if a psychic could help you heal? 🌙✨ In this episode of HOT AIR, a gifted psychic healer shares her powerful journey — from discovering her calling to trusting her intuition and guid…

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How SPAC Teams Work Together To Close the Deal 0:52

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What really happens behind the scenes when a SPAC deal closes? In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, we speak with Seth Farbman, Chairman of Vstock Transfer, about how legal teams, underwriters, sponsors, and custodians coordinate during the final stages of a SPAC transaction. Seth shares how relationship management, trust, and experience come toget…

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What’s Driving Renewed Interest in the SPAC Market? 1:31

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In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Candice Beaumont, Chief Investment Officer of L Investments and Chairwoman of Salsano Group, shares her perspective on the renewed energy in the SPAC market. With deep experience in capital markets, M&A, and board leadership, Candice discusses how the SPAC cycle has evolved from a major cooldown to an emerging w…

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Episode 28: 6 Hindrances to Healing #6 Isolation 53:24

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Send us a text Are you trying to heal in isolation? In this final episode of the 6 Hindrances to Healing series, we unpack Isolation (a silent struggle for so many dealing with chronic illness, fatigue, mold, Lyme, gut dysfunction, and burnout.) I’ll show you why being isolated, whether physically, emotionally, or spiritually, can stall your progre…

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Why D&O Insurance Prices May Be on the Rise Again 1:37

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In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, we sit down with Chaz Churchwell, Founder & Principal of Churchwell Insurance Agency, to discuss the shifting landscape of public Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance. With nearly two decades in the insurance industry and a reputation for guiding clients through complex coverage needs, Chaz shares why current D&…

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Listener Story - Coming Out in Small Town America: From Rejection to Chosen Family 15:10

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Wanna chat!? Tap here to text HOT AIR! Let me know what you loved (or didn’t) love about this episode, suggest topics, share your story or just say “hi!” In this powerful episode of HOT AIR, we share a heartfelt coming out story from Caleb, a 25-year-old gay man who grew up in small-town Middle America. After years of hiding his true self, Caleb ma…

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Delaware or Cayman? What SPAC Sponsors Need to Know 1:51

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In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, co-hosts Michael Blankenship and Joshua Wilson are joined by Cayman-based attorney Alexandra Low to explore a key decision every SPAC sponsor must make: Where should the SPAC be incorporated—Delaware or Cayman? Alexandra draws from years of experience leading SPAC transactions in both jurisdictions, offering a g…

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SPAC Guest Spotlight: Alexandra Low 1:03

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In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Michael Blankenship sits down with Alexandra Low, Counsel in the Capital Markets and Corporate team at Appleby’s Cayman Islands office. Ali leads the firm’s SPAC practice and brings extensive experience advising on both SPAC IPOs and de-SPAC transactions for public and private companies, sponsors, and asset mana…

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The Biggest Misconception About SPAC Mergers 1:18

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In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Mike Blankenship and Derek break down one of the most common myths about going public through a SPAC: that it’s quicker and easier than a traditional IPO. While SPACs may provide access to capital up front, the reality is that operational readiness is critical to completing the merger. Companies still need to ha…

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SPAC Sponsors Face Tougher Roads Ahead — Here’s Why 1:33

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In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, hosts Michael Blankenship and Joshua Wilson sit down with seasoned SPAC sponsor James Graf to explore one of the most pressing issues facing the market today: why even strong private companies are hesitant to go public via SPAC. Graf shares candid insights into the challenges sponsors now face—from widespread re…

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Marriage Equality In Danger? Kim Davis & Religious Extremism 14:17

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Wanna chat!? Tap here to text HOT AIR! Let me know what you loved (or didn’t) love about this episode, suggest topics, share your story or just say “hi!” What do Kim Davis, gay marriage, and Christian hypocrisy all have in common? In this episode of Hot Air, we revisit the infamous Kentucky clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex c…

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The Evolution of SPACs: Governance, Incentives & the Road Ahead 1:08

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In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Michael Blankenship is joined by Daniele D’Alvia—legal scholar and corporate finance lawyer—to explore the long-term viability and evolution of SPACs. Daniele argues that SPACs are not disappearing but rather maturing into a more transparent and governance-driven vehicle for accessing the capital markets. From t…

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SPAC Guest Spotlight: Dr. Daniele D'Alvia 0:34

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In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Michael Blankenship welcomes Daniele D’Alvia, a globally recognized academic and legal expert in banking and finance law. Daniele serves as a lecturer at Queen Mary University of London and deputy director of the Institute of Banking and Finance. He is also an associate researcher with the European Banking Insti…

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Episode 27: 6 Hindrances to Healing #5 Ignorance 54:36

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Send us a text Feeling stuck in your healing journey? This might be why… In Episode 5 of the 6 Hindrances to Healing series, Dr. Joshua Sharp breaks down one of the most common (and sneaky) roadblocks for exhausted, health-conscious moms: ignorance caused by information overload. If you're a homeschool mom battling chronic fatigue, gut issues, burn…

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Elevating SPAC Sponsor Visibility 0:44

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In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, co-hosts Michael Blankenship and Joshua Wilson sit down with Seth Farbman, Chairman of Vstock Transfer and founder of ShareMedia, to explore the often-overlooked role of branding in SPAC success. Seth shares how today's SPAC sponsors—many of whom are serial dealmakers—must actively build visibility and trust to …

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What SPAC Teams Look for in a Potential Merger Target 1:16

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In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, Mike Blankenship and Derek dive into the due diligence process from the sponsor’s perspective. What does it really take to determine if a private company is ready for the public markets via a SPAC? Sponsors go beyond high-level growth narratives. They examine whether financials have been audited under PCAOB stan…

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Trump’s New Executive Order: Erasing Trans Existence 20:06

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Wanna chat!? Tap here to text HOT AIR! Let me know what you loved (or didn’t) love about this episode, suggest topics, share your story or just say “hi!” In this urgent episode we break down Donald Trump’s latest executive order and what it means for LGBTQ+ Americans—especially the transgender community. This isn’t just politics as usual. This is a…