Crooked Minis

by Crooked Media
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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 God’s Banker, killed? And if so, by whom?Shadow Kingdom is a new series from Crooked Media and Campside Media. Each season starts with a crime, and as the layers are peeled back to find out who or what is at the center of 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. Hear the Italian language version of Shadow Kingdom: God’s Banker by subscribing to Il Banchiere di Dio wherever you get your podcasts.

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  • NatNixon
    Cinematic… & An Oversight IMO
    Really great true crime podcast with good investigative journalism and a cinematic feel- can’t wait to see the movie! But here’s the thing- why were no women interviewed? Considered? What I know to be true in life is that the women most intimately involved in a man’s life - especially these dudes!— may have insights and know truths that would have helped along this investigation. To me, this was the one oversight of the podcast. … never, underestimate women!
  • diane7111
    Great music
    Well researched fascinating story. I especially love the sound scape. Bravo! Well done!
  • Consumer19
    $10/mo for ads!!!!!
    It used to be if you paid for a subscription, you could listen ad free. However, this show, along with many others, doesn’t offer that option, or notify you of that until after you subscribed. I listened for 10 minutes until the first ad popped up then stopped the playback and deleted it. If you think I’m going to pay you to listen to ads, you’re out of your mind.
  • madswhitie
    Devouring it!
    Absolutely loving the storytelling of God’s Banker! The investigative reporting is fantastic and the presentation is excellent. I love the historical contexts provided. Cant wait for more!
  • PodcastListener-2020
    Great reporting
    Excellent reporting and story telling.
  • WordGirl22
    Fascinating story
    This was a fascinating story and very well-told. I learned so much about a place in a specific time in history to which I had no previous exposure. The setting was almost its own character and the storytelling left me curious to know more.
  • musta6
    Excellent story telling
    I learned so much listening to this podcast. Well researched, fast moving and compelling.
  • Crandon63
    Research done ✅
    I learned a lot. Shout out to the production team and host for making a compelling story.
  • Bhodi boy
    Save time
    So drawn out and repetitive.
  • Wagyulife
    So compelling
    What a cool story that grabs you from the start. Can’t wait for this to fully unfold. Love the pacing and production. It’s smart, interesting and fun
  • wmorr95
    Compelling
    I’m binge listening to all the episodes as a friend of the pod subscriber and loving it. Such compelling storytelling and interesting twists and turns.
  • digitalsuze
    Reminds me of Serial, but even better.
    For those of you who remember the early halcyon days of investigative podcasts, this pod is for you. Well done, and thank you!
  • 1967chevy
    Love a good mystery
    First episode hooked me. Can't wait for more.
  • loverofpodcasts
    Excited for this new show
    Im so innnn
  • wormiabeach
    so excited!
    awesome trailer, i’m a true crime lover and shadow kingdom sounds right my alley.
  • mellie_melly
    Yes We Dan!
    More Dan please! Also bought a ticket to his DC event and hoping that the accompanying book purchase counts towards pre-sales/his donation to Fair Fight!
  • Nicolewaves
    Dan Pfeiffer Episode - Terrible
    The Dan Pfeiffer advice episode was boring and unnecessary. Terrible.
  • Judily50
    More Dan Pfeiffer!
    I enjoyed the mini of "unsolicited advice". Dan says it like it is, a gentler James Carville. Come on People, Vote Blue!
  • cdrez
    Great advice!
    I really hope all Dem Campaign advisors are listening. This is sound advice and we need to do everything that we can to beat Trump!
  • RosLH
    My favorite mini so far.
    I loved this!!! And was sad when it was over. Thank you for the thoughtful approach and the guests.
  • b.Obe
    Thumbs Up
    Excellent.
  • SDSSTL
    Good, but...
    Enjoying the State of Conspiracy series, but sort yourselves out with the ads already. FIVE STRAIGHT MINUTES of advertising in one 30-minute episode? That's got to be a Crooked Media record. Also, Tommy and Favs hocking Third Love bras? No one wants to hear that. Just read the straight ad copy and keep the commentary to a minimum, and you'd probably cut the ad time in half - and annoy exactly that many fewer listeners in the process.
  • rmurchl
    Tired Retread
    Disappointingly trite rehash of previously reported views. Second episode traffics in generalities that are ultimately tiresome.
  • JJ phatt
    I want to here this.... but
    you profuse and over used connections to Trump is a consipiracy itself... to bad... I want to listen, i am just sick of both sides using each other...
  • cvcvc
    Full Series
    Very good podcast detailing the “small” corruptions that degrade our democracy one step at a time.
  • think globally, act locally
    Rigging N.C.
    Horrifying info well presented. Thank you.
  • Boomer from CA
    Refresher course on voter suppression in NC
    Most content is familiar if you’ve been paying attention but important to boost resolve to get out the vote for upcoming local (NC) and presidential elections.
  • Jlcod
    Rigging North Carolina
    Really informative 1st episode and looking forward to more - Thanks as always for helping my drive time
  • TwinCitiesEater
    Insightful and Informative
    I’m working my way through bouncing back and forth between new and old episodes. Keep the variety of hosts and guests.
  • Dhirst4
    Apparently only veterans know about patriotism
    In a total of 3 episodes, only 1 person was interviewed who hadn’t been in the military? I’m tired of hearing that the military is the only and best way to be patriotic. What about someone fighting for civil rights? What about people volunteering to help children? Etc, etc, etc. Because I wasn’t in the military, and don’t support the idea that we should be fighting wars all over the world, I’m not patriotic? I was excited about this series, and it turned out to be a huge disappointment.
  • Mary4227
    Thoughtful Interviews
    I just started listening with host Ken Harbaugh, interviewing MSGT Washington and General McCrystal. Very evocative conversations.
  • podcastsforever
    More Ken please!
    Ken’s insightful questions and commentary about patriotism and citizenship are just what this country needs right now. More Ken please!
  • Jillophd
    Exploring thoughts on patriotism
    Fantastically challenging conventional thoughts. Love it.
  • SJFrib
    Love this episode on patriotism...
    I hope we can continue it as a country..
  • MrsVK Gifted
    Ohio shout-out!!
    Ken Harbaugh inspired friends of mine while he ran for Congress in NE Ohio—folks who’d never been involved in activism. We all attended an event where he spoke, and Harbaugh completely impressed me, someone who has volunteered regularly since the Al Gore candidacy. I am so excited to hear this man’s important voice, and I appreciate Crooked Media’s wisdom in bringing Ken Harbaugh to a world-wide audience!
  • Nellviola
    Could be improved
    by some editing! Sound quality of guests especially. Compared to Tre'Vell they all sound like they're yelling. Their speaking tempos are all over the place too. It doesn't make for good pod, which is a shame.
  • Mzungu momma
    Love this new addition to Crooked pods
    Wow .. really loved this! Thank you at Crooked.. great new work and thank you!
  • ALKM10
    List of References
    I am listing to the Crooked Mini series episode 1, and I love it! I just wish I could get a list of all the movies, and tv shows that are being talked about!
  • DC3468
    Appreciate the Latinx series
    I greatly enjoyed the series a few months ago about the Latinx community, and suggest a more in-depth historical series about the Chicano movement in the US. We need to fill in our heritage education gaps, especially for those whose heritage is regularly portrayed as a liability.
  • floridaswanlady
    Too many ums
    I was interested in the recent interview with Maya Rupert. One minute in and couldn’t deal with every third word (exaggeration I know but it seemed that way) Shows me she wasn’t present to how she was speaking. Sorry.
  • kari8009
    It's a conversation, people
    AMC is doing a great job. Everyone who doesn't like it expects it to be a normal interview. Guess what, it's NOT. It's a conversation and both sides have valuable things to contribute! We love you Anna
  • AJofromPA
    Hit or Miss
    I subscribe but I've found that I only listen to the topic if the description interests me.
  • Libby.Brown
    Not up to Crooked Media Standards
    I am a huge fan of Crooked Media. I think the topics discussed are interesting. I have two BIG issues. 1. The hosts don’t introduce themselves and barely introduce the guests. I can’t always read the description of the Pod when I’m listening. 2. The theme is absolutely horrible. Makes me want to skip the pod every time it comes up in my playlist. But if the first issue is fixed, I’ll over look the theme.
  • Brooker
    Mostly junk
    Most of these episodes are superficial and ridiculously unaware of their flagrant bias. I’m a rabid progressive but many of these conversations ignore salient points that may be difficult or don’t fully square with the Crooked Bros Party Line. This is typically due to the experience and style of the Crooked Contributor. I will listen to Brittany or Symone, or Deray, or Ben Rhodes, or Tommy or Erin. I had to stop subscribing though because my feed was clogged with substandard faux intellectual drivel.
  • thewasofshall
    Love it!
    I enjoy the deep dive into pertinent issues and the rotating hosts.
  • Stacyhhhh
    Julissa Arce and Grace Parma’s Latinx Series
    I love Julissa and Grace’s Latinx 4-part series!! Give us more of these ladies! I have learned so much during this series and also laughed a lot with the levity and humor brought to the series. Julissa and Grace if you would like to hire a white lady to come on your next series to like, introduce you and then just listen, I volunteer! Keep up the excellent work and I look forward to reading and listening to both of you in the years to come!
  • JAJ1957
    Great Podcast!
    I love the diversity of hosts, guests, and the topics discussed.
  • Coach 33 22
    Well done, JF!
    This podcast brought me some much needed hope! The Wilderness was well written and presented. I am sad I heard the last episode. I sure looked forward to my Monday trip outta The Wilderness. I will miss my Monday podcast date with this podcast! Bravo, Wilderness Team! Way to end on a great (#44) note! 👏🏼😀👏🏼
  • Alizaks
    Fascinating
    I love Pod Save the World! It’s absolutely fascinating. Tommy’s guests are great. Nothing like learning from well conducted interviews of experts in their field. Thanks!
  • milehighmassive
    Wow
    This is for Grace and Julissa’s 1st Latinx episode. The poem at end rocked to the core. Holy smokes the whole episode was fantastic.
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