Reviving Giants

What does it take to rescue a company from the brink of collapse? In Reviving Giants, veteran turnaround expert Drew Mcmanigle takes you behind the closed doors of boardrooms and courtrooms to find out.

Reviving Giants is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 8 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Reviving Giants, a business show with 8 episodes published.

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  Why Liability Maneuvers Fail: Judge Kaplan on Spirit Airlines, Rite Aid, and Overleveraged Giants

  May 7, 202647 minS0

  <p>In this episode, we sit down with Hon. Michael B. Kaplan of the District of New Jersey to go inside the rarely seen world of bankruptcy from the judge’s chair. Drawing on years of overseeing high-profile Chapter 11s and small consumer cases, Judge Kaplan talks through what actually happens in those “first day” hearings, why so many liability management deals and quick restructurings fall short, and how often operational problems get ignored in favor of balance-sheet fixes. The conversation explores the human side of the work: what it’s like to carry the weight of decisions that affect jobs, co...

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  Corporate Crisis Playbook: The Turnaround Strategy Becky Roof Uses to Save Businesses

  Apr 2, 202652 minS0

  <p>Drew sits down with turnaround veteran Becky Roof to explore the high-stakes world of corporate restructuring and the accidental career paths that lead people into it. Becky shares stories from decades of crisis leadership, including stepping in as interim CFO during Kodak’s bankruptcy and navigating complex negotiations with creditors, pensions, and global stakeholders to preserve value and jobs. The conversation dives into what it really takes to lead when companies run out of liquidity, employees fear for their futures, and the path forward isn’t clear. Becky also looks back on mentorship, the evolution of the restructuring industry, and...

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  When the Banks Failed: Lessons from the 1980s Texas Oil Bust Part 2

  Mar 5, 202653 minS0

  <p>In part two of this episode, Drew, Berry, and Charlie look back on the cases that shaped modern restructuring: from the chaotic El Paso refinery bankruptcy to the high-stakes battles inside Enron. They share firsthand stories of IRS shutdowns, courtroom showdowns, copper price crashes, and creditor warfare that redefined how Chapter 11 works in practice. The episode explores how bankruptcy evolved from a scrappy, Wild West profession into a complex, high-dollar industry driven by sophisticated capital structures and venue strategy. Along the way, they debate lender-on-lender violence, mass tort bankruptcies, and whether the system still rewards creativity or just balance...

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  When the Banks Failed: Lessons from the 1980s Texas Oil Bust Part 1

  Feb 25, 20261h 5mS1

  <p>This episode looks back at the historic Texas oil crash of the early 1980s, bringing with it a full-scale financial collapse that reshaped careers, communities, and an entire industry. In the midst of it all were Berry Spears, Charlie Beckham, and host Drew McManigle who were just starting out as young lawyers and operators in West Texas. Over four decades later, they recount firsthand stories of failing banks, collapsing rig</p> <p>counts, FDIC interventions, and the monumental changes that followed in bankruptcy and restructuring law. This conversation sets the stage for how survival, trust, and hard lessons in...

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  Rock N Roll Judge: Former Chief Judge of Southern TX Talks Law’s Spirit, Evolution & Future

  Jan 8, 202637 minS1

  <p>They call him the Rock and Roll Judge; a man who could go from a courtroom to a concert stage without missing a beat. He's run marathons, played tuba, directed Broadway musicals, and reshaped how bankruptcy law is practiced in America— but Judge Richard Schmidt is known above all else for his deep respect for people and having a courtroom that ran like a symphony. In today’s episode, the retired Chief Judge of the Southern District of Texas discusses the evolution of Chapter 11, the human side of financial collapse, and the “rock and roll” spirit behind the bench.</p> <p><b...

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