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Spy StoryWelcome to Spy Story: Meet Your Host, Sophie BaumannStarting in 2026, Spy Story introduces a new host - Sophie Baumann, the intelligence operative featured in Jim Stovall’s Nathan Tower novels. In this special introductory episode, Sophie shares her background as a German-American cryptologist working in 1880s naval intelligence, explains her fascination with the history of espionage, and discusses what draws her to exploring the hidden stories of spies, intelligence networks, and shadow wars that have shaped world events. She reflects on her own experiences in undercover work, code-breaking, and the difficult moral choices that define the intelligence profession.Sophie also previews the ambitious Napoleonic espionage se...
2026-01-0111 min
The Blasters and Blades PodcastEpisode 681: Chaos Theory: Biological Bedlam Anthology by Bayonet BooksThe Blasters & Blades Podcast We’ve got another group of authors on to talk about the Chaos Theory: Biological Bedlam Anthology that came out this year. We had on some of our authors to get nerdy with us about our holiday experiences and then we talked about our stories and the process that created them. We had on Hunter Kay Wallace, Jana S Brown (aka Jena Rey), Jesse James Fain, Logan Stovall and Nathan Pedde to discuss this fun collection of stories that explore the pitfalls of playing god. This was a fun interview, so...
2025-12-271h 09
The Town Square PodcastCapt. Bret Dunn: From Marine Corps Discipline to Georgia Senate Duty – Episode 64A Mansfield Native, Marine Captain, and Mission-Driven Attorney Steps Forward to ServeOn this special Veterans Day edition of The Town Square Podcast, host Trey Bailey sits down with Captain Bret Dunn, a Newton County native whose life story reads like a roadmap of service, faith, and conviction. Dunn grew up between Oak Hill and Mansfield, graduated from Alcovy High School in 2013, earned his law degree from Mercer University, and went on to serve as a U.S. Marine Corps officer—eventually becoming a defense counsel at Parris Island.Now a partner at Strauss & Dunn Law Fi...
2025-11-111h 06
Look ForwardEconomic Insights: Lessons from the Past with Nathan StovallIn this insightful episode of the Look Forward Podcast, Andy Critchlow sits down with Nathan Stovall, Director of FIG Research at S&P Global Market Intelligence and host of the Street Talk Podcast, to discuss the intricate dynamics of today's economy and the lessons learned from past financial crises. They delve into the historical parallels with the 1929 crash, the implications of private lending growth, and the current state of consumer finance. As they explore the resilience of the U.S. consumer amidst volatility and the potential risks posed by shadow banking, Nathan shares his expert insights on...
2025-10-2431 min
Next in TechStablecoinsThe world of cryptocurrencies has seen no shortage of upheaval, but regulatory clarity that has arrived with recent legislation has created opportunities. Stablecoins are an area that's seeing renewed interest in FinTech as a means of reducing friction for global payments. Jordan McKee, Sampath Sharma and Nathan Stovall return to the podcast with host Eric Hanselman to look at how stablecoins are being put to work and how they're being used. For applications like cross border trade and the remittances trade, stablecoins can increase speed and potentially reduce costs. They can be considered another payment rail through which to...
2025-10-1429 min
Spy StoryThe Culper Spy RingEpisode Notes: The Culper Spy Ring EpisodeEpisode Overview"The Culper Spy Ring: Washington's Secret Network" explores America's first professional intelligence network, established by Benjamin Tallmadge under George Washington's direction. The episode examines how this sophisticated operation transformed American espionage from amateur efforts like Nathan Hale's mission into systematic intelligence gathering that provided crucial strategic advantages throughout the Revolutionary War. Through detailed analysis of the ring's tradecraft, security procedures, and major intelligence coups, the episode reveals how professional intelligence networks operate and protect their members while serving national interests.Key Themes...
2025-09-1114 min
Spy StoryNathan Hale: 'I Only Regret That I Have But One LifeEpisode Notes: Nathan Hale EpisodeEpisode Overview"Nathan Hale: 'I Only Regret That I Have But One Life'" explores the story of America's first spy martyr, a twenty-one-year-old Connecticut schoolteacher who volunteered for a dangerous intelligence mission that experienced officers refused. The episode examines how Nathan Hale's capture and execution in 1776 transformed him from an unknown Continental Army captain into an enduring symbol of patriotic sacrifice, helping to establish intelligence gathering as honorable service to country.Key ThemesMoral Courage and Sacrifice: Hale's willingness to volunteer for dangerous work others refused...
2025-09-0113 min
The Community Bank PodcastThe Top Banking Trends Going Into Q3Today our own Chris Nichols sits down with Nathan Stovall from S&P Global Market Intelligence. They discuss current trends in the banking industry including the outlook for deposit growth and costs, the forecast for credit quality, bank M&A, regulation, and many other great topics. Learn more about The Deposit Conference! The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees. SouthState Bank, N.A. – Member FDIC
2025-06-3036 min
On the Balance Sheet®"They Don't Sit Still" with Nathan Stovall of S&P GlobalIn this episode, the guys are joined by Nathan Stovall, the Director of Financial Institutions Research for S&P Global. Nathan shares his observations on deposit trends, how banks are the "thermometers" of local economies, his outlook for M&A activity, and why it is so important for banks to "not sit still" in an ever-changing banking landscape. For more insights and ideas, visit DCG at DarlingConsulting.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
2025-03-2843 min
Locked On Oklahoma State - Daily Podcast On Oklahoma State Cowboys Football & BasketballEXCLUSIVE: Oklahoma State & Big 12 vs NCAA MUST Stay Relevant Under Brett YormarkOklahoma State MUST stay at the forefront of the Big 12 race for exposure while Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark continues to be the visionary keeping the conference squarely in the national conversation. The NCAA vs House lawsuit definitely has sparked for concern over the future of college athletics, so we bring on Nathan "Bomber" Brown to help us break it all down. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!NissanTake your adventures to new heights in the All-New Nissan Armada PRO-4X. Learn more at NissanUSA.com.Disclaimers: Optional features. Towing capacity varies by co...
2025-03-1939 minThe Community Bank PodcastThe State of the Banking Industry with Nathan Stovall & Chris NicholsToday we feature our final backstage episode from the Elevate Banking Forum. Chris Nichols (Director of Capital Markets at SouthState) and Nathan Stovall (Director of Financial Institutions Research at S&P Global Market Intelligence) discuss the current state of the banking industry. Download the Presentation Slide Deck Here The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC
2024-11-041h 05
CritRPG - A Podcast about LitRPG, Progression Fantasy, and their authors#71 - Writing Yu-Gi-Oh for adults with John Stovall!Hey hey, everyone!This week on the CritRPG podcast we have part two of a matched set! JOHN Stovall, author of Demon Card Enforcer, joins me to talk about system-based writing versus character-based writing, and of course, being mentored by his wife, Shami! -----------------------------------------We have our own website now! It has all the info you need, a merch store, and more!https://critrpgpodcast.com/If you want to listen to the entire podcast without ads, PLUS...
2024-11-041h 00The Community Bank PodcastThe State of the Banking Industry with Nathan StovallToday we're joined by Nathan Stovall, Director of Financial Institutions Research at S&P Global. We discuss deposit trends, the outlook for commercial credit, and outlook for interest rates. GET YOUR FREE STEP-UP EBOOK HERE The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC
2024-03-1829 min
Forward GuidanceJohn Toohig & Nate Stovall: Bank Loan Market Is “Very Frozen”John Toohig, managing director and head of whole loan trading at Raymond Jaymes, and Nathan Stovall, director of the financial institutions research team for S&P Global Market Intelligence, join Jack Farley on Forward Guidance to update listeners on the state of the U.S. banking industry. Surging deposit costs, steadily rising defaults, and a freeze on loan liquidity are just some of the topics discussed in this conversation. Filmed the afternoon of October 18, 2023.--MetaMask Portfolio is your one-stop shop for all things web3. Instead of connecting to multiple exchanges, dapps, and tools, you...
2023-10-191h 11
The Decisive Podcast: Insights and analysis to empower confident decision-making.A consumer carol: Outlook for US holiday spendingOur forecast for US holiday sales is looking "delightfully average," according to Michael Zdinak, director, US economics, S&P Global Market Intelligence. Consumer spending has shown resilience to tightening financial conditions, thanks to a strong labor market and rising wages. Banks, meanwhile, are eyeing deposit levels and delinquencies as interest rates have crept higher and inflation persists. Delinquencies are rising — but from historically low rates, said Nathan Stovall, director of financial institutions research at S&P Global Market Intelligence and host of the Street Talk podcast. Listen to Michael and Nathan talk about how the outlook for US holiday spending is l...
2023-10-1423 minThe Community Bank PodcastNathan Stovall from S&P Global on The State of Community BankingThis week we're sitting down with Nathan Stovall, Director of Financial Institutions Research at S&P Global. Nathan talks about the outlook for M&A, new de novo activity, and keys to remaining an independent community bank in today's environment. GET YOUR FREE COST OF FUNDING ANALYSIS HERE VIEW AGENDA AND REGISTER FOR BMC 2023 HERE The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees. SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC
2023-03-2730 min
2020-11-1225 min
Street Talk | S&P Global Market IntelligenceEp 28 - Despite investor concerns, KBW CEO sees more big bank M&A KBW CEO Tom Michaud discussed the disconnect between banks' fundamentals and investor caution toward the group. He also believes large bank M&A activity will pick up even though the Street reacted negatively to a handful of big-ticket deals.
2018-08-0623 min
Street Talk | S&P Global Market IntelligenceEp 27 - Looking for the cream of the crop in bank stocks Joe Fenech, head of equity research at Hovde Group, discussed current bank stock valuations, the growing importance of deposits in valuing franchises and the market's increased skepticism toward M&A, including transactions that appear favorable for the buyer.
2018-07-1620 min
Street Talk | S&P Global Market IntelligenceEp 26 - Financial consumer watchdog's powerful investigative tool faces overhaul Mick Mulvaney, the acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, has changed the way the agency operates and reduced enforcement actions against banks. Now, Mulvaney is turning his attention to a powerful tool used by the agency called the civil investigative demand. S&P Global Market Intelligence colleague Brian Cheung discusses how the CFPB uses the tool and what changes could mean for banks and consumers.
2018-07-1616 min
Street Talk | S&P Global Market IntelligenceEp 25 - Wake up savers, watch out banks - CDs back in vogue CD specials are back. More banks are offering the promotional rates on CDs, or certificates of deposits, to attract new customers. While that is good news for savers, it means funding costs likely will rise even more for banks. The episode shines a light on recent CD rates offered by banks and features commentary on smart deposit strategies from Bruce Hinkle of StoneCastle Cash Management and KeyCorp CFO Donald Kimble.
2018-06-2112 min
Street Talk | S&P Global Market IntelligenceEp 24 - Don't call it a comeback - Startup investors backing banks again De novo banks, or newly formed institutions, were all the rage before the credit crisis but virtually dried up in the years after the Great Recession. The tide is finally beginning to turn, with investors seeking to open banks across the country. Randy Dennis, president of DD&F Consulting, who has helped charter close to 100 banks in his career, discusses the new class of de novos and believes there will be considerably more activity.
2018-05-2326 min
Street Talk | S&P Global Market IntelligenceEp 23 - As more banks reach for yield, advisers urge caution More banks are reaching further out the yield curve in their loan portfolios to meet customer demands but, increasingly, advisers believe institutions need to proceed with caution. In the episode, experts from PIMCO, Sandler O’Neill, Chatham Financial and PrecisionLender discuss rate risk and how banks focused on funding will ultimately prove the winners.
2018-05-0813 min
Street Talk | S&P Global Market IntelligenceEp 22 - Blockchain reality check Blockchain has been touted as a revolutionary technology that change will financial services forever. But, so far, despite millions invested in research and development by incumbents, fewer use cases have emerged than some had expected. Tom Mason, fintech research analyst at S&P Global Market Intelligence, explains how blockchain technology works and discusses its practical applications in financial services, while dispelling the notion that it will displace large institutions.
2018-04-2624 min
Street Talk | S&P Global Market IntelligenceEp 21 - Bank investors finding winners in deposit-rich franchises Deposits have become far more important to banks over the last year, particularly acquirers looking to bolster their funding bases. Given the change, Piper Jaffray analysts Matthew Clark and Will Curtiss say bank investors might find the greatest upside putting their cash behind would-be sellers with strong deposit franchises.
2018-04-1816 min
Street Talk | S&P Global Market IntelligenceEp 20 - Accounting change will hit U.S. banks' capital but could prepare them for next downturn A new accounting provision changing the way U.S. banks reserve for loan losses will reduce the industry's capital by more than 10% and lead to greater volatility in earnings but might leave institutions better prepared for a downturn. Banks won't take the change in stride and are expected to respond by raising loan prices and slowing growth. Two colleagues from S&P Global Market Intelligence – Chris Vanderpool, a co-author of our bank projections, and Kiah Haslett, who reports on accounting issues – discuss the impact on the industry.
2018-04-1820 min
Street Talk | S&P Global Market IntelligenceEp 19 - Using festivals, coworking spaces to reach customers without branches Banks across the U.S. continue to shrink their branch networks but one community bank, Citizens Bank of Edmond, has gone a step further and replaced physical locations with innovative strategies, including the creation of a street festival and a coworking space for customers. Jill Castilla, the bank's CEO, discussed the transformation and how it has paid dividends.
2018-02-2722 min
Street Talk | S&P Global Market IntelligenceEp 18 - Tax Reform Opens the Door For Fiercer Bank Competition While tax reform will offer big boost to bank earnings, some bankers, including the CEOs of JPMorgan and Capital One, expect the windfall of profits to lead to increased competition. Fiercer competition could benefit consumers since they would receive lower prices on loans and higher rates on deposits but it would mean lower margins for banks, whose stocks have rallied on the prospect of higher profits.y newest episode and discover more fascinating content from my channel!
2018-02-2708 min
Street Talk | S&P Global Market IntelligenceEp 17 - Accounting change could create $70 billion capital hit for banks A new accounting standard that changes that way banks reserve for loan losses might not sound that earth-shattering but it could lead to a capital shortfall as large as $70 billion across the banking industry. Josh Siegel, CEO of StoneCastle Partners, an investor and adviser to community banks, and Ethan Heisler, president of the Bank Treasury Newsletter, discuss the impact of new standard, dubbed the current expected credit loss model, or CECL.
2018-01-2934 min
Street Talk | S&P Global Market IntelligenceEp 16 - Tax reform to add another wrinkle to bank M&A We spoke with Rick Childs, partner at Crowe Horwath LLP, about tax reform's impact on bank M&A activity. While tax reform has caused bank stocks to rise and could make a number of deals easier to ink, a lower tax rate will make one aspect of bank acquisitions more expensive.
2018-01-1021 min
Street Talk | S&P Global Market IntelligenceEp 15- Loan yield pressure limiting tax reform boost for US community banks In the episode, we offer our updated and more bearish outlook for community banks. While community bank earnings are still poised to grow higher, largely due to a boost from tax reform, hopes for considerable margin expansion have been dashed.
2018-01-0906 min
Street Talk | S&P Global Market IntelligenceEp 14 - An activist's view of US banks We spoke with PL Capital's Rich Lashley, longtime bank investor and shareholder activist, about his view of U.S. banks and how the increase in valuations has left fewer investment opportunities. He also offered his outlook for M&A activity and fundamentals, including the prospect of rising deposit costs that will likely separate the true "haves and have nots."
2017-12-1320 min
Street Talk | S&P Global Market IntelligenceEp 13- Good times rolling in bank IPO market We spoke with the co-heads of Stephens' financial institutions practice about the resurgence in bank IPO activity, what investors are looking for in new issuances, the current IPO pipeline and the success Stephens has enjoyed since ramping up its depository practice.
2017-11-2022 min
Street Talk | S&P Global Market IntelligenceEp 12 - Bank valuations looking rich amid weaker loan growth We spoke with Jeff Davis, managing director of Mercer Capital's financial institutions group, about banks' third-quarter earnings season, what results say about the current stage of the credit cycle, stock valuations and the prospect of higher deposit costs and future loan growth.
2017-11-2026 min
Street Talk | S&P Global Market IntelligenceEp 11- Where are we in the credit cycle, banks crossing over with fintech In the latest episode, we discussed the highlights of the Big Decisions in Banking Conference with S&P Global Market Intelligence colleagues Brian Cheung and Eric Turner. The conference covered the future of bank M&A, regulation and the current stage of the credit cycle as well as the crossover between fintech and traditional banking.
2017-10-1821 min
Street Talk | S&P Global Market IntelligenceEp 1 - What's ahead for bank stocks In mid-April 2017, we spoke with veteran bank analyst Nancy Bush about the change in investor sentiment toward the bank group over the last five months.
2017-10-0916 min
Street Talk | S&P Global Market IntelligenceEp 2 - Weighing chances of bank regulatory reform We spoke with Isaac Boltansky, director of policy research at Washington, D.C.-based Compass Point Research and Trading, on April 28 about the likelihood of proposed reforms seeing the light of day in their current form.
2017-10-0920 min
Street Talk | S&P Global Market IntelligenceEp 3 - What's next for bank M&A We spoke with bank investor Anton Schutz about the market's response to recent bank deals and his outlook for M&A activity, including the possibility for more big-ticket deals.
2017-10-0914 min
Street Talk | S&P Global Market IntelligenceEp 4 - Dishing on CCAR with RBC's Cassidy We spoke with veteran analyst Gerard Cassidy about recent rate hikes, the upcoming stress tests and how new bank-regulatory heads could clear the way for big bank mergers.
2017-10-0915 min
Street Talk | S&P Global Market IntelligenceEp 5 - What blockchain means for banks We spoke with fintech research analyst Eric Turner about the impact blockchain will have on banks and financial services as well as the practical uses and potential cost of ignoring the technology.
2017-10-0920 min
Street Talk | S&P Global Market IntelligenceEp 6 - Scale still matters for small banks, de novos We spoke with Jones Day Partner Chip MacDonald about the potential for regulatory reform and what certain carve-outs could mean for the smaller institutions, including de novo banks.
2017-10-0921 min
Street Talk | S&P Global Market IntelligenceEp 8 - Harvey hits Big Oil but banks, insurers should weather the storm We asked three members of S&P Global Market Intelligence team – Bill Holland, Tim Zawacki and Zach Fox – how Hurricane Harvey will impact the energy, insurance and banking sectors.
2017-10-0927 min
Street Talk | S&P Global Market IntelligenceEp 9 - Looking for value in bank stocks with KBW's CEO Listen to my newWe spoke with KBW President and CEO Tom Michaud about his outlook for bank stocks, what issues are of most importance to investors and how deposits are coming back in focus in bank M&A activity.est episode and discover more fascinating content from my channel!
2017-10-0914 min
Street Talk | S&P Global Market IntelligenceEp 10 - Bankers shouldn't get too comfortable with their deposit bases We spoke with Sandler O'Neill Chief Balance Sheet Strategist Scott Hildenbrand about the growing importance of deposits in bank M&A and what actions banks have taken to prepare their funding bases for rising rates.
2017-10-0912 min
Street Talk | S&P Global Market IntelligenceEp 7- How exposed are banks to the retail sector We spoke with Raymond James Managing Director Michael Rose about banks' exposure to the retail sector and whether investors' concerns over the issue are warranted.
2017-10-0917 min
FT Banking WeeklyBankers' pay, women in finance and US quarterly bank earningsPatrick Jenkins and Laura Noonan discuss bank chief executives' pay and the latest UK moves to get more women into finance, with special guest Harriett Baldwin, economic secretary to the UK Treasury, and in the US Ben McLannahan previews US banks' second quarter earnings with Nathan Stovall of S&P Global Market Intelligence.
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2016-07-1200 min
Goshen College PodcastConvocation: Black History Month ReflectionsMembers of the Goshen College Black Student Union will present this convocation, which includes personal stories, introductions to influential African-Americans of the past and present, and African-American song and dance. Presenters are Dominic Arrowwood-Fouce, Tyra Carver, Trevor Emery, Jerron Jamerson, Jesse Loewen, Nathan Orr, Malcolm Stovall, and Antianna Terrell. Faculty sponsor is DaVonne Harris.
2014-02-1750 min