The Block and Tackle Show

Welcome to the Block and Tackle Show hosted by Karl Block, a seasoned corporate and corporate restructuring attorney in Los Angeles. During each episode of the Block and Tackle Show, Karl will be tackling some of the toughest issues in business today. Topics include general interest, public policy, societal issues, and more. Listen, learn and enjoy as Karl leaves no stone unturned during his deep conversations with some of today’s most amazing business leaders.

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  Episode #30

  Former FBI Cyber Chief James Turgal on M&A Blind Spots & AI Threats

  Apr 21, 202615 min

  Former FBI Executive Assistant Director James Turgal explains why cyber risk must be part of every M&A checklist. From startups being used as “free rides” to identity as the new battleground, this episode breaks down what boards and executives must understand now. Hosted by Karl Block. 00:00 – The Startup “Free Ride” Risk 01:17 – M&A Checklist Blind Spot 02:16 – Brand Damage Reality 03:56 – Identity Is the New Battleground 05:34 – Why Backups Matter 07:54 – The FBI Nuclear Reactor Story 09:56 – The Phishing Incident 10:59 – Response vs Mitigation 11:49 – Why Response Plans Fail . . . ===== FOLLOW ME ===== To view our new episodes: https://www.blockandtackleshow.com/ Subscribe to this channel: https://bit.ly/BATS-YTSubscribe IG: https://bit.ly/BATS-IGSubscribe LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/BATS-LISubscribe X: https://bit.ly/BATS-XSubscribe To view our new episodes, you may view them here: https://www.youtube.com/@blockandtackleshow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-block-and-tackle-show X: https://x.com/blocktackleshow

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  Former FBI Cyber Chief on AI, Ransomware & Nation State Attacks

  Apr 7, 202621 min

  Former FBI Executive Assistant Director James Turgal joins Karl Block to explain how AI-powered cyber attacks are evolving faster than most companies can defend. From ransomware-as-a-service to nation-state convergence, this conversation reveals what boards must understand now. 00:00 – AI Is Scanning the Internet 00:45 – Cybercrime Has Professionalized 02:05 – Ransomware Call Centers 03:32 – Nation States + Organized Crime 09:18 – Living Off the Land 11:34 – AI That Changes in Real Time 17:24 – Why Healthcare Is So Vulnerable 20:04 – The Real Risk of Data Breaches . . . ===== FOLLOW ME ===== To view our new episodes: https://www.blockandtackleshow.com/ Subscribe to this channel: https://bit.ly/BATS-YTSubscribe IG: https://bit.ly/BATS-IGSubscribe LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/BATS-LISubscribe X: https://bit.ly/BATS-XSubscribe To view our new episodes, you may view them here: https://www.youtube.com/@blockandtackleshow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-block-and-tackle-show X: https://x.com/blocktackleshow

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  Episode #31

  Patrick Healy: The Exchange Whisperer Breaking Into Sports Tech

  Apr 7, 202615 min

  In this powerful two-part episode, Patrick Healy, CEO of The Issuer Network, joins Karl Block to unpack what most companies get wrong about going public — and how smart operators unlock hidden value when negotiating with exchanges like Nasdaq and NYSE. 💼 In Part 1: - What drives trading volume - The true cost of exchange listings - How Patrick earned the nickname “Exchange Whisperer” - The hidden incentives at play in IPO negotiations 🎯 In Part 2: - How SEC Chair Paul Atkins is shaking up quarterly reporting - Why Patrick launched Ernie — a LinkedIn-style platform for sports fans - The dark side of prop betting and its impact on sports integrity If you're a founder, CFO, or board member making strategic decisions around scaling, spinoffs, or IPOs — or just someone who loves sports and finance — this episode is a must-listen. 🎧 Subscribe to more insights: www.blockandtackleshow.com . . . ===== FOLLOW ME ===== To view our new episodes: https://www.blockandtackleshow.com/ Subscribe to this channel: https://bit.ly/BATS-YTSubscribe IG: https://bit.ly/BATS-IGSubscribe LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/BATS-LISubscribe X: https://bit.ly/BATS-XSubscribe To view our new episodes, you may view them here: https://www.youtube.com/@blockandtackleshow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-block-and-tackle-show X: https://x.com/blocktackleshow

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  Episode #30

  Patrick Healy Reveals The Hidden Power of IPO Listings

  Apr 7, 202618 min

  Think a stock exchange listing is just about trading? Think again. In this episode of The Block and Tackle Show, Patrick Healy, founder and CEO of The Issuer Network, reveals the hidden strategies behind IPOs, exchange negotiations, and how companies can unlock millions in value most never realize is even on the table. Healy shares insider stories from brokering IPOs and corporate spinoffs for major brands — including how marketing, co-branding, and trading volume are just as important as fees and share price. 🔥 What you’ll learn: Why most CFOs leave money on the table when going public How Healy creates “bake-offs” between NYSE and NASDAQ to drive value What exchanges really want — and how companies can use that as leverage Why listing is as much about branding as it is about capital What to expect from the IPO market in 2026 🎯 If you’re a founder, CFO, investor or advisor — this is a masterclass in going public with strategy. 👉 Subscribe for Part 2 next week. 📍 Full show archive → https://www.blockandtackleshow.com #PatrickHealy #IPO #WallStreet #CapitalMarkets #GoingPublic #TheIssuerNetwork #BlockAndTackleShow #CFOInsights #IPOExpert #ListingStrategy . . . ===== FOLLOW ME ===== To view our new episodes: https://www.blockandtackleshow.com/ Subscribe to this channel: https://bit.ly/BATS-YTSubscribe IG: https://bit.ly/BATS-IGSubscribe LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/BATS-LISubscribe X: https://bit.ly/BATS-XSubscribe To view our new episodes, you may view them here: https://www.youtube.com/@blockandtackleshow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-block-and-tackle-show X: https://x.com/blocktackleshow

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  Episode #29

  From Chaos to Confidence: Lisa Gable’s Leadership for Uncertain Times

  Apr 7, 202623 min

  Is your leadership built to survive uncertainty? In Part 2 of our conversation, Lisa Gable—former U.S. Ambassador, Fortune 500 advisor, and bestselling author—dives deeper into the strategies she’s used to lead through global chaos, cyber threats, public health crises, and political division. You’ll hear how Lisa: - Builds trust across broken systems and polarized teams - Tackles disinformation, government inaction, and ethical decay - Champions women in leadership—beyond titles and into real impact - Uses data, discipline, and diplomacy to create change under pressure Whether you lead a company, campaign, or cause, this episode delivers real-world insight from someone who’s done it at the highest levels. 👂 Listen to Part 1 first? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJKpAFzLR-A&t=503s 🎧 Subscribe for more episodes! . . . ===== FOLLOW ME ===== To view our new episodes: https://www.blockandtackleshow.com/ Subscribe to this channel: https://bit.ly/BATS-YTSubscribe IG: https://bit.ly/BATS-IGSubscribe LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/BATS-LISubscribe X: https://bit.ly/BATS-XSubscribe To view our new episodes, you may view them here: https://www.youtube.com/@blockandtackleshow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-block-and-tackle-show X: https://x.com/blocktackleshow

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