The Credit Clubhouse

About The Credit Clubhouse

Welcome to The Credit Clubhouse — where the world of structured credit, direct lending, asset-based finance, and fund finance meets sharp insights and even sharper wit. Hosted by Todd Anderson, DealCatalyst’s Head of Content, this podcast dives deep into the complex world of alternative finance with a dash of humor and a lot of know-how. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just looking to sound smarter at your next industry event, Todd and his guests will break down the jargon and unpack the trends shaping the future of credit markets — one episode at a time. Grab your headphones; the deals are in the details!

Publisher

Todd Anderson, Head of Content, DealCatalyst

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Mar 2025

Latest episode

9 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

89 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Oct 2026

   The Coming Wave of Middle-Market Distress with Andrew Axelrod of Axar Capital

   Axos Bank brings you today’s episode. Axos Bank. (https://www.axosbank.com/commercial/banking?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=linkedin&utm_campaign=3475701&utm_content=na) Born digital, built on relationships. Check out DealCatalyst's 2027 event schedule, hot off the presses - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/events/2027-schedule DealCatalyst Homepage⁠ - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/ DealCatalyst Events⁠ - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/events⁠ Private Credit Club⁠ - https://www.dealcatalyst.io/private-credit-club Listeners can save 10 percent on conference tickets by using the promo code CREDIT at checkout. 00:00 - Diving into credit markets with Andrew Axelrod, Axar Capital 02:34 - Why distressed investing is thriving today 05:50 - Liability management exercises and their limitations 08:38 - Understanding Axar's approach to distressed companies 13:09 - Identifying what goes wrong in troubled businesses 17:49 - Where Axar finds opportunities in middle market 21:09 - The financials sector and M&A market dynamics 26:19 - Deleveraging and leadership in company turnarounds 32:41 - Dispelling myths and leveraging technology in turnarounds 37:58 - Predicting restructuring waves and addressing LP concerns 42:49 - Key learnings and a glimpse into AI's impact Andrew Axelrod. Founder and CEO, Axar Capital - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-axelrod-87ab661b9/ Todd Anderson, Head of Content & Programming, DealCatalyst - https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddanderson19/ https://linktr.ee/thecreditclubhousepodcast Important Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here reflects the judgments and opinions of the speaker(s), do not purport to be complete, and do not reflect the official position of any affiliated firm, employer, or organization. No obligation to update or otherwise revise such views and opinions is being assumed. The content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice. Statements regarding market or economic conditions, forecasts, and forward-looking expectations are inherently uncertain, and actual results may differ materially. This content does not constitute, and should not be construed as, an offer of advisory services, securities or other financial instruments, a solicitation of an offer to buy any security or other financial instrument, or a recommendation to buy, hold or sell a security or other financial instruments in any jurisdiction. References to specific securities, issuers, indexes, and strategies are for illustrative purposes only, may or may not be currently held by the hosts and guests in a direct or indirect capacity, and are not intended to be, and should not be interpreted as, an indication that an investment has been or will be profitable. Listeners should conduct their own due diligence and consult with a qualified financial, legal, or tax professional before making any investment decision.

2. 

   2 Oct 2026

   The Financing Gaps Hiding in Plain Sight with Aaron Krawitz of Bravo Capital

   Todd Anderson interviews Aaron Krawitz, CEO and Founder of Bravo Capital, about identifying overlooked financing gaps in real estate lending.

3. 

   25 Sept 2026

   The Colliding Risks in Credit with Vik Uppal of Mavik

   Todd Anderson interviews Vik Uppal, Founder & CEO of Mavik Capital Management, about colliding risks and unseen dangers in credit markets.

Who has been a guest on The Credit Clubhouse

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Aaron Krawitz
• Vik Uppal
• Dustin Goldstein
• John Kim
• Philip Bartow

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

1,274

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 62 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

84

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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