Todd Anderson, Head of Content, DealCatalyst

The Credit Clubhouse

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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 de...

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Todd Anderson, Head of Content, DealCatalyst

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Evergreen Funds, ABF & the Future of Private Credit Allocation with Robert Stark of Nomura Asset Management International 09.07.2026 48:33

This episode is presented by ⁠Cardo AI⁠, the operating system for asset-based finance. Curious to see the platform in action? Book a demo to learn more - https://cardoai.com/book-a-demo/ 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...

Technology, Capital & the Future of CRE with Samir Tejpaul of Madison Realty Capital 01.07.2026 50:11

This episode is presented by ⁠Cardo AI⁠, the operating system for asset-based finance. Curious to see the platform in action? Book a demo to learn more - https://cardoai.com/book-a-demo/ 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...

Transparency, Technology, and the Next Frontier of Private Credit with Altin Kadareja of Cardo AI 25.06.2026 54:46

This episode is presented by ⁠Cardo AI⁠, the operating system for asset-based finance. Curious to see the platform in action? Book a demo to learn more - https://cardoai.com/book-a-demo/ DealCatalyst Homepage DealCatalyst Events Private Credit Club Listeners can save 10 percent on conference tickets by using the promo code CREDIT at checkout. 00:00 - Welcome to The Credit Clubhouse with Altin Kada...

Specialization Wins: Navigating Today's Credit Markets with Ali Meli of Monachil Capital Partners 19.06.2026 44:30

Visit https://www.dealcatalyst.io/ to see our remaining events in 2026, non-conference opportunities, and much more. Listeners can save 10 percent on conference tickets by using the code CREDIT at checkout. This episode is presented by CARDO AI, the operating system for asset-based finance. Visit https://cardoai.com/ to learn more. 00:00 - Welcome to The Credit Clubhouse: episode introduction 01:5...

CLO Awards Series - Private Credit CLOs: Innovation, Expansion, and Opportunity with Monroe Capital 16.06.2026 18:11

This episode is presented by 9fin. The AI-native platform for modern credit teams. Head to https://www.9fin.com/demo to request a 30-minute personalised demonstration. 00:28 - Celebrating Monroe Capital's boutique CLO manager awards 02:31 - How Monroe Capital balances scale with innovation 06:08 - Private credit CLOs: A permanent shift 09:05 - Differentiating private credit CLOs and investor p...

Back to Basics: The Core Middle Market with Aaron Kless of Andalusian Credit Partners 11.06.2026 35:54

This episode is presented by 9fin. The AI-native platform for modern credit teams. Head to https://www.9fin.com/demo to request a 30-minute personalised demonstration. 00:00 - Introducing Aaron Kless and The Credit Clubhouse episode 01:57 - The core middle market opportunity 05:10 - The growing importance of covenants in private credit 07:33 - Differentiating through sports finance as an asset cla...

Private Credit Plus with Kanav Kalia of Oxane Partners 04.06.2026 45:49

This episode is presented by 9fin. The AI-native platform for modern credit teams. Head to https://www.9fin.com/demo to request a 30-minute personalised demonstration. 00:00 – Welcoming Kanav Kalia of Oxane Partners to discuss the evolution of private credit markets. 01:30 – Why private credit feels different in 2026 03:00 – The Rise of “Private Credit Plus” 04:00 – What’s driving the expansion be...

Democratizing liquidity in private markets with Khalil Hibri of Tangible 29.05.2026 45:04

This episode is presented by 9fin. The AI-native platform for modern credit teams. Head to https://www.9fin.com/demo to request a 30-minute personalised demonstration. 00:01:31 — Introducing Tangible and the mission to democratize liquidity 00:02:10 — Why individual investors need secondary market access 00:05:15 — Bringing technology and standardization to private market transactions 00:08:10 — T...

NAV Lending Moves Down Market with Tim Ivers & Dan Nolan of Warana Capital 21.05.2026 43:40

This episode is presented by 9fin. The AI-native platform for modern credit teams. Head to https://www.9fin.com/demo to request a 30-minute personalised demonstration. 00:00 – Introduction & the state of NAV lending 03:00 – NAV lending’s shift toward the middle market 07:00 – The evolution of NAV loan use cases 10:00 – A breakdown of buyout, venture, growth equity, infrastructure, and private...

TCC Live Series - Benchmarking Private Credit with S&P Dow Jones Indices and Lincoln International 14.05.2026 37:02

This episode is presented by 9fin. The AI-native platform for modern credit teams. Head to https://www.9fin.com/demo to request a 30-minute personalised demonstration. 00:00 - Kicking Off: Welcome to the Clubhouse and Guest Introductions 02:36 - Unpacking the S&P Lincoln Senior Debt Index: What It Is and Why Now 06:39 - Addressing Opacity: The Critical Need for Private Credit Benchmarking 09:5...

TCC Live Series - Liquidity, Leverage & IRR: The Borrower’s Toolkit in Fund Finance with Dina Kook of Monroe Capital 06.05.2026 25:44

This episode is presented by 9fin. The AI-native platform for modern credit teams. Head to https://www.9fin.com/demo to request a 30-minute personalised demonstration. 00:00 - Welcome to The Credit Clubhouse with Dina Kook of Monroe Capital 01:57 - Assessing today's borrower and lender fund finance market 06:00 - Dina Kook's lender-to-borrower insight and Monroe's differentiation 09:22...

TCC Live Series: Fraud, Covenants & Course Correction in Direct Lending with Tom Quinn of 9fin 04.05.2026 31:37

This episode is presented by 9fin. The AI-native platform for modern credit teams. Head to https://www.9fin.com/demo to request a 30-minute personalised demonstration. 00:00 - Kicking off with market status and sponsor insights 02:35 - Unpacking private credit's crisis and investor responses 04:56 - Getting to know 9fin's private credit reporter 06:02 - Understanding redemption requests an...

The Credit Convergence Happening in Plain Sight with Jeff Hobbs of Voya Investment Management 30.04.2026 49:01

This episode is presented by 9fin. The AI-native platform for modern credit teams. Head to https://www.9fin.com/demo to request a 30-minute personalised demonstration. Jeffrey Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer - Fixed Income, Voya Investment Management - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-hobbs-03b93712/ Todd Anderson, Head of Content & Programming, DealCatalyst - https://www.linkedin.com/in/to...

Kroll StepStone Partnership Brings Transparency to Private Markets 23.04.2026 32:25

This episode is presented by 9fin. The AI-native platform for modern credit teams. Head to https://www.9fin.com/demo to request a 30-minute personalised demonstration. Tod Trabocco, Head of Private Debt Advisory, StepStone Private Debt - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tod-trabocco-cfa-9a122a/ Nino Nicotra, Director - Private Capital Markets, Kroll - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nino-nicotra-5906515/ T...

Structured Capital in Focus: Flexibility in a Changing Market with Patrick Turner of VSS Capital Partners 17.04.2026 29:21

This episode is presented by 9fin. The AI-native platform for modern credit teams. Head to https://www.9fin.com/demo to request a 30-minute personalised demonstration. 00:00 – Welcome to the Credit Clubhouse, show setup, and listener promotion. 02:45 – Background on Patrick Turner and the firm’s history in structured capital. 05:30 – What structured capital means in practice and how it differs fro...

Filling the Credit Gap: ABF & the Lower Middle Market with Clark Briner at Revere Capital 10.04.2026 29:02

This episode is presented by 9fin. The AI-native platform for modern credit teams. Head to https://www.9fin.com/demo to request a 30-minute personalised demonstration. 00:00 - The Credit Clubhouse: Welcome and Clark Briner Introduction 01:55 - Founding Revere Capital: Addressing Lower Middle Market Gaps 05:07 - The Evolving Definition of the Lower Middle Market 06:45 - Lessons from 20 Years: Struc...

E57 - Navigating Liquidity in Private Equity with Yann Robard of Dawson Partners 03.04.2026 39:59

This episode is presented by 9fin. The AI-native platform for modern credit teams. Head to https://www.9fin.com/demo to request a 30-minute personalised demonstration. 00:00:11 – Welcome to the Credit Clubhouse with Yann Robard 00:00:46 – Yann’s Journey: From CPPIB to Founding Dawson Partners 00:02:05 – The Idea Behind Dawson: Better Liquidity Solutions for Private Equity 00:03:54 – Dawson Today &...

E56 - Trust but Verify: Fraud & Counterparty Risk with Fulcrum Diligence 27.03.2026 49:18

This episode is presented by 9fin. The AI-native platform for modern credit teams. Head to https://www.9fin.com/demo to request a 30-minute personalised demonstration. 00:00 - Kicking Off: Welcome to The Credit Clubhouse & Sponsor Messages 01:31 - Russell Corn on Founding Fulcrum Diligence and Objective Research 05:38 - James Devey Details the Patrick James First Brands Investigation 13:28 - W...

E55 - Separating Signal from Noise in Direct Lending with David Robbins of StepStone 21.03.2026 33:02

This episode is presented by 9fin. The AI-native platform for modern credit teams. Head to https://www.9fin.com/demo to request a 30-minute personalised demonstration. 00:00 - Introducing David Robbins and StepStone Group's Role 02:44 - Separating Signal from Noise in Private Credit Headlines 05:10 - Why Private Credit's Growth Attracts Scrutiny 07:27 - The Push for Retail Access to Privat...

E54 - A No Good Very Bad Week for Direct Lending 14.03.2026 27:08

This episode is presented by 9fin. The AI-native platform for modern credit teams. Head to https://www.9fin.com/demo to request a 30-minute personalised demonstration. 00:00 - Welcome to the Clubhouse: Special Offers & Sponsor 01:31 - Unpacking the 'No Good, Very Bad Week' for Direct Lending 04:34 - Understanding Redemption Requests and the Investor Education Gap 08:47 - AI's Unkno...

E53: Everything Is a Portfolio: Asset-Based Finance with Joel Holsinger of Ares 06.03.2026 46:16

This episode is presented by 9fin. The AI-native platform for modern credit teams. Head to https://www.9fin.com/demo to request a 30-minute personalised demonstration. 00:00 - The Credit Clubhouse: Episode Introduction and Sponsor Spotlight 01:31 - Joel Holsinger Defines Asset-Based Finance at Ares 02:16 - Joel Holsinger's Core Definition of Asset-Based Finance 03:18 - Key Drivers Behind Asset...

E52: The Three Main Verticals of ABF with Missy Dolski of Värde Partners 27.02.2026 31:54

This episode is presented by 9fin. The AI-native platform for modern credit teams. Head to https://www.9fin.com/demo to request a 30-minute personalised demonstration. 00:00 - Welcome, Sponsor Message, and Guest Introduction 01:58 - Värde's ABF Evolution, Verticals, and Middle Market Focus 06:53 - Identifying Compelling Segments and Sourcing ABF Opportunities 09:35 - Fund Finance: Rapid Evolut...

E51 - Capital in Motion: Navigating Today’s Credit Markets with Michael Haynes of Beach Point Capital 20.02.2026 46:21

This episode is presented by 9fin. The AI-native platform for modern credit teams. Head to https://www.9fin.com/demo to request a 30-minute personalised demonstration. 00:00 - Introduction to the Episode and Key Sponsor Announcements 01:31 - Navigating the Competitive Direct Lending Market Landscape 03:44 - Private Equity's Role and Segmenting Credit Markets 06:20 - Private Credit's Growin...

E50: How Credit is Moving On-Chain with Adrian Cachinero Vasiljevic of Steakhouse Financial 13.02.2026 48:52

This episode is presented by 9fin. The AI-native platform for modern credit teams. Head to https://www.9fin.com/demo to request a 30-minute personalised demonstration. 00:00 - Welcome to the Clubhouse: Understanding Crypto and DeFi 02:43 - Demystifying Crypto and DeFi: Settlement Layers and Applications 07:56 - Why the World is Moving to a Stablecoin Economy 10:39 - Overcoming Hurdles: Adoption, I...

E49 - Credit Crunch Quarterly with Nick Smith of Claret Capital Partners 06.02.2026 36:01

Sign up for the Credit Crunch Blog - https://www.creditcrunch.blog/ 00:00 - Welcome to the Clubhouse: Private Credit's Current State 02:58 - Why Big Funds Still Rule Private Credit Fundraising 06:56 - KSL's Niche: Capitalizing on the K-Shaped Economy 15:08 - From Evergreen Funds to 401Ks: Expanding Private Market Access 21:35 - Why Investors are Shifting from Private Equity to Credit 26:43...