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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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What is Shadow Kingdom about?

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?

What has Shadow Kingdom covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Coal Survivor I 8. Trial" (6 October 2025, 38 minutes), "Coal Survivor I 7. Storming the Bastille" (29 September 2025, 31 minutes), and "Coal Survivor I 6. The Rebellion Lives On" (22 September 2025, 37 minutes).

How often does Shadow Kingdom publish?

Shadow Kingdom publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 19 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Shadow Kingdom?

Booking probability for Shadow Kingdom is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Shadow Kingdom requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Shadow Kingdom's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Shadow Kingdom?

The strongest fits for Shadow Kingdom are Coal Mining and Associations, Unions & Political Groups. Shadow Kingdom has a history audience.

About the host

Shadow Kingdom is a history podcast with 19 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #8

    Coal Survivor I 8. Trial

    Oct 6, 202538 minS2

    <p>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.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

  • Episode #7

    Coal Survivor I 7. Storming the Bastille

    Sep 29, 202531 minS2

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

  • Episode #6

    Coal Survivor I 6. The Rebellion Lives On

    Sep 22, 202537 minS2

    <p>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.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your...

  • Episode #5

    Coal Survivor I 5. New Year’s Eve

    Sep 15, 202542 minS2

    <p>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.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices...

  • Episode #4

    Coal Survivor I 4. A Ticking Clock

    Sep 8, 202539 minS2

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

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  • Episode #3

    Coal Survivor I 3. Strike with All Thy Will

    Sep 1, 202537 minS2

    <p>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.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

  • Shadow Kingdom

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

    Aug 28, 20252 minS2

    <p>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...

  • Episode #2

    Coal Survivor I 2. The Secret

    Aug 25, 202548 minS2

    <p>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.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

  • Episode #1

    Coal Survivor I 1. The Invisible Crown

    Aug 25, 202547 minS2

    <p>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...

  • Episode #8

    God’s Banker I 8. The Train Station

    Apr 28, 202543 minS1

    <p>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...

  • Episode #7

    God’s Banker I 7. Discovery

    Apr 21, 202538 minS1

    <p>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...

  • Episode #6

    God’s Banker I 6. On the Run

    Apr 14, 202534 minS1

    <p>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...

  • Episode #5

    God’s Banker I 5. The Fixers

    Apr 7, 202534 minS1

    <p>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...

  • Episode #4

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

    Mar 31, 202532 minS1

    <p>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...

  • Episode #3

    God’s Banker I 3. The Grandmaster

    Mar 24, 202540 minS1

    <p>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...

  • Episode #2

    God’s Banker I 2. Our Thing

    Mar 17, 202541 minS1

    <p>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...

  • Episode #1

    God’s Banker I 1. Death of a Banker

    Mar 17, 202532 minS1

    <p>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...

  • Shadow Kingdom

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

    Mar 10, 20252 minS1

    <p>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...

  • Shadow Kingdom

    A Sneak Preview of Shadow Kingdom: God’s Banker

    Mar 7, 20255 minS0

    <p>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...

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