Coining It
True crime podcast review — 2026
"Coining It is a six-part documentary podcast from Global, hosted by Lewis Goodall, about a Blackpool man and a Bitcoin platform glitch."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish
- ✓Listeners interested in British cases and the UK criminal justice system
Pros
- +Serialized format builds a compelling, sustained narrative arc across episodes
About the host
Lewis Goodall
Host of Coining It.
About this podcast
Coining It is a documentary podcast from Global, hosted by journalist Lewis Goodall. It tells the story of James Parker, a man from Blackpool who, according to the show, discovered a glitch in a Bitcoin trading platform that put millions into his account. The series follows what he did with the money and how the police became involved. It is a six-part series and is best heard in order. Contains strong language (marked explicit on Apple).
Best episode to start with
Episode 1 — best heard in order
Serialized format — listen from the beginning for the full experience
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What is Coining It about?
Coining It is a documentary podcast from Global, hosted by journalist Lewis Goodall. It tells the story of James Parker, a man from Blackpool who, according to the show, discovered a glitch in a Bitcoin trading platform that put millions into his account. The series follows what he did with the money and how the police became involved. It is a six-part series and is best heard in order. Contains strong language (marked explicit on Apple).
Is Coining It worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "For fans of the genre". The community has rated it 7.0/10 overall. Coining It is a six-part documentary podcast from Global, hosted by Lewis Goodall, about a Blackpool man and a Bitcoin platform glitch. Episode guide and where to listen.
Who is Coining It for?
Coining It is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish; Listeners interested in British cases and the UK criminal justice system.
What is the best episode of Coining It to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1 — best heard in order. As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.
What podcasts are similar to Coining It?
If you enjoy Coining It, you might also like: Crime Writers On, The Lazarus Heist, CounterClock, Accused. See our full "Podcasts Like Coining It" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo host
- Style
- Atmospheric; documentary style
- Episode length
- about 32 to 38 min
- Episodes
- 6 episodes
- Country
- United Kingdom
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