In 1857, a ship carrying 13 tons of gold sank off the eastern coast of the United States, a treasure that today is valued at approximately 20 billion kronor. The fate of this fortune has intrigued many, particularly after parts of the treasure were salvaged in the late 1980s. Tommy Thompson, the mastermind behind the recovery of the gold, became embroiled in a legal saga when he disappeared with some of the riches. After being missing for years, he was eventually discovered and imprisoned, spending nearly a decade incarcerated before his recent release.

The narrative raises critical questions about the whereabouts of the still-missing gold. Was all the treasure ultimately recovered, or do remnants lay hidden at the ocean's bottom, waiting for their discovery? The story not only delves into Thompson's eccentric character but also explores the broader implications of treasure hunting and the ethical dimensions of treasure recovery, especially concerning historic shipwrecks.

In conversations surrounding the treasure, there are reflections on the allure of lost wealth and adventure, alongside a consideration of the environmental and cultural impacts of treasure hunting practices. With the guests, like Aftonbladet reporter Minna Haqanyar, the podcast invites listeners to ponder the mysteries that still linger around the sunken gold and the adventurous minds that pursue such treasures today.