Shadow Kingdom

On New Year’s Eve 1969, Jock Yablonski, a union hero, is mysteriously gunned down in his bed. Jock’s son is convinced the head of the United Mine Worker’s Union is behind it. But why, and can he prove it? Decades later, lawyer Nicolo Majnoni embarks on a journey to find out who killed Jock and uncovers a conspiracy at the heart of the union. Shadow Kingdom is a series from Crooked Media and Campside Media. Each season starts with a crime, and as the layers are peeled back to find out who did it, a larger system at play is revealed. Get early access to the full season by joining Crooked’s Friends of the Pod at crooked.com/friends.

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A Sneak Preview of Shadow Kingdom: God’s Banker

March 7, 2025 • 5 mins

It’s been a minute since you heard from us on Crooked Minis—and, well, a lot has changed since 2022. With so much at stake in the next four years, Crooked will be here to break down the news with sharp analysis, a healthy dose of dumb jokes, and most importantly, ways to take action. But right now, we want to share our exciting new limited series made in partnership with Campside Media: Shadow Kingdom. Shadow Kingdom is a new ser...

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Introducing Shadow Kingdom: God’s Banker (coming March 17)

March 10, 2025 • 2 mins

Roberto Calvi, a man guarding a dangerous secret about the Vatican Bank’s criminal activities, sends a threatening letter to the Pope. A week later on June 17th, 1982 he’s found dead hanging from a bridge in London. British police call it suicide, but questions and conspiracies swirl. Forty years on, lawyer Nicolo Majnoni gets a tip there might be more to the story and embarks on a quest to uncover the truth. Was Roberto Calvi, aka...

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God’s Banker I 1. Death of a Banker

March 17, 2025 • 32 mins

In 2022, Attorney Nicolo Majnoni reconnects with an old friend, former White House reporter Mario Platero, who has been fixated for decades on the murder of Vatican banker Roberto Calvi. Mario suspects the Vatican, the Mafia, and other shadowy groups. What starts as a conversation sparks Nicolo's obsession, leading him to abandon his law firm and dive into one of history’s most notorious unsolved crimes. Get early access to the ful...

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God’s Banker I 2. Our Thing

March 17, 2025 • 40 mins

Mario claims Calvi laundered Mafia money through the Vatican Bank. Nicolo contacts Mafia hitman Vincenzo Calcara, who recounts smuggling suitcases of cash from Sicily to Rome, where Calvi waited. The story is unbelievable—but it might be true. Get early access to the full season now by joining Crooked’s Friends of the Pod at crooked.com/friends. Hear this episode in Italian by subscribing to Il Banchiere di Dio wherever you get yo...

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God’s Banker I 3. The Grandmaster

March 24, 2025 • 39 mins

A dawn raid on an Italian warehouse uncovers a secret far-right society, P2, just months before a planned coup. Prosecutor Giulano Turone, who led the raid, reveals how this discovery brought down Italy's government and exposed Roberto Calvi as P2's financier. Calvi, desperate to save himself, turns to God. Friends of the Pod get early access to the entire first season of Shadow Kingdom: God's Banker before it drops for everyone e...

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God’s Banker I 4. The Priest and the Spy

March 31, 2025 • 32 mins

As Pope John Paul II visits communist Poland, his defiance stuns the KGB. Behind the scenes, Calvi is financing the Pope's covert war on communism. Nicolo tracks down Francesco Pazienza, a spy who collaborated with Calvi. But then, a shocking call: “They’ve just shot the Pope!” Calvi senses danger closing in—who’s next? Friends of the Pod get early access to the entire first season of Shadow Kingdom: God's Banker before it drops f...

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God’s Banker I 5. The Fixers

April 7, 2025 • 34 mins

Calvi is arrested on a banking technicality, but after his release, he becomes paranoid. When his deputy is shot in the street, Nicolo uncovers secret tapes revealing Calvi’s mounting fear. The Bank of Italy finds a $1.2 billion hole in Calvi’s accounts—money meant for the Vatican, the Mafia, and P2. Now, it's gone. Friends of the Pod get early access to the entire first season of Shadow Kingdom: God's Banker before it drops for e...

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God’s Banker I 6. On the Run

April 14, 2025 • 33 mins

Calvi disappears as news of the missing funds breaks. He speeds through Austria under a false name, accompanied by Silvano Vittor, the last person to see him alive. Vittor agrees to an interview, revealing Calvi’s blackmail-filled briefcase. Nicolo wonders: was Vittor a protector or a hunter? Friends of the Pod get early access to the entire first season of Shadow Kingdom: God's Banker before it drops for everyone else—ads include...

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God’s Banker I 7. Discovery

April 21, 2025 • 37 mins

Calvi is found hanging from Blackfriars Bridge in London. The British police call it suicide, but Nicolo finds Antonio Cornacchia, an Italian officer who insists it’s murder. Years later, new forensic evidence reopens the case, leading to a trial with Silvano Vittor among the accused. Friends of the Pod get early access to the entire first season of Shadow Kingdom: God's Banker before it drops for everyone else—ads included. Get ...

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God’s Banker I 8. The Train Station

April 28, 2025 • 43 mins

Nicolo reviews trial transcripts in Rome and listens to Calvi's son, Carlo, finally making sense of a long-ignored interview. The investigation leads to the Bologna train station bombing, where the Mafia, the Vatican, and a fascist secret society intersect. The chilling truth behind Calvi’s murder emerges. Friends of the Pod get early access to the entire first season of Shadow Kingdom: God's Banker before it drops for everyone el...

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Coal Survivor I 1. The Invisible Crown

August 25, 2025 • 46 mins

It’s the mid-1960s and there is a succession crisis in America’s most powerful union - the United Mine Workers. Jock Yablonski and Tony Boyle - princes of the UMW - clash for their boss’ throne. Meanwhile, a killer hunts Jock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Coal Survivor I 2. The Secret

August 25, 2025 • 47 mins

A gigantic mine explosion catches the eye of a 60s celebrity. He reveals a conspiracy at the heart of the union, and pleads for Jock’s help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Shadow Kingdom Season 2: Coal Survivor (coming August 25)

August 28, 2025 • 2 mins

On New Year’s Eve 1969, Jock Yablonski, a union hero, is mysteriously gunned down in his bed. Jock’s son is convinced top brass at the United Mine Worker’s union are behind it. But why, and can he prove it? Decades later, lawyer Nicolo Majnoni embarks on a journey to find out who killed Jock and uncovers a conspiracy at the heart of the union. Shadow Kingdom is a series from Crooked Media and Campside Media. Each season starts wi...

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Coal Survivor I 3. Strike with All Thy Will

September 1, 2025 • 37 mins

Jock recruits his family and begins a campaign to take the presidency from Tony. An unlikely hitman tries to kill Jock…over and over again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Coal Survivor I 4. A Ticking Clock

September 8, 2025 • 39 mins

After the election - Jock breaks a taboo and threatens Tony. Hitman Paul Gilly races to kill Jock before it’s too late. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Coal Survivor I 5. New Year’s Eve

September 15, 2025 • 42 mins

Hitman Paul breaks into Jock’s house to finish the job. Then Jock’s son arrives and promises vengeance. A motley crew of 20-year olds arrives to back up the Yablonskis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Coal Survivor I 6. The Rebellion Lives On

September 22, 2025 • 37 mins

After the killers are arrested, Chip Yablonski must run a new election campaign against Tony. If he can take the presidency, then he can find out who ordered his father’s murder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Coal Survivor I 7. Storming the Bastille

September 29, 2025 • 31 mins

The election arrives and Chip’s miners force their way into the union’s headquarters. They are shocked by what they find. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Coal Survivor I 8. Trial

October 6, 2025 • 38 mins

Chip Yablonski and Tony Boyle face off, as Tony must take his day in court. He calls the prosecutor’s bluff and the fate of the union hangs in the balance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Shadow Kingdom

Episodes

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.css-r6mb8g{margin:0;word-break:break-word;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;box-orient:vertical;-webkit-line-clamp:1;overflow:hidden;}Introducing Shadow Kingdom: God’s Banker (coming March 17)

God’s Banker I 1. Death of a Banker

God’s Banker I 2. Our Thing

God’s Banker I 3. The Grandmaster

God’s Banker I 4. The Priest and the Spy

God’s Banker I 5. The Fixers

God’s Banker I 6. On the Run

God’s Banker I 7. Discovery

God’s Banker I 8. The Train Station

Coal Survivor I 1. The Invisible Crown

Coal Survivor I 2. The Secret

Shadow Kingdom Season 2: Coal Survivor (coming August 25)

Coal Survivor I 3. Strike with All Thy Will

Coal Survivor I 4. A Ticking Clock

Coal Survivor I 5. New Year’s Eve

Coal Survivor I 6. The Rebellion Lives On

Coal Survivor I 7. Storming the Bastille

Coal Survivor I 8. Trial

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A Sneak Preview of Shadow Kingdom: God’s Banker

Introducing Shadow Kingdom: God’s Banker (coming March 17)