30 for 30 Podcasts
Original audio documentaries from the makers of the acclaimed 30 for 30 film series, featuring stories from the world of sports and beyond. 30 for 30 offers captivating storytelling for sports fans and general interest listeners alike, going beyond the field to explore how sports, competition, athleticism and adventure affect our lives and our world. Sports stories like you've never heard before.
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S9, E2: THE LONGEST GAME
The Longest Game tells the story of a surreal baseball game, a record-breaking 33 innings. As they slug it out from dusk to dawn, the teams make history.
42 min
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S9, E1: A STREETBALL MIXTAPE
Drawing inspiration from hip hop mixtapes, this 30 for 30 Podcast explores the essence of streetball through a collection of legendary stories.
39 min
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THE KING OF CRENSHAW BONUS: The Xtra Lap
Nipsey’s life story lives on in his music, but only a handful of people witnessed Hussle in creation mode. Meet the brothers behind the beats and hear some of the secrets of the “slaps.”
25 min
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THE KING OF CRENSHAW Episode 4: Neighborhood Nip
Nipsey Hussle created a blueprint for this friends to follow, and through them, Nipsey’s prophetic mantra, ‘The Marathon Continues’ will do just that.
42 min
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THE KING OF CRENSHAW Episode 3: Songs in the Ke...
The highs, lows, joys, and pains of Nipsey’s decade-plus-long voyage to his debut album ‘Victory Lap.’ And how that marathon ran parallel with the NBA players who were in awe of his every move.
42 min
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THE KING OF CRENSHAW Episode 2: Where You From?
A look at the world that raised, bruised, and ultimately made Nipsey Hussle the man he became.
36 min
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THE KING OF CRENSHAW Episode 1: To Live and Die...
The death of rapper Nipsey Hussle reverberated throughout the NBA, where Hussle had deep ties. Why was this connection so deep and what made Nipsey such an inspiration?
43 min
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TRAILER: THE KING OF CRENSHAW
Coming August 23rd from 30 for 30 Podcasts and The Undefeated, The King of Crenshaw — a story of basketball, rap, and the legacy of Nipsey Hussle.
3 min
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MARCH 11 2020
March 11 2020 tells the story of a day that started in one reality and ended with a new one — the day the NBA shut down and the pandemic became real — as told by those who lived it.
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TRAILER: MARCH 11 2020
March 11 2020 will tell the story of a day that started in one reality and ended with a new one — the day the NBA shut down and the pandemic became real — as told by those who lived it. Full episode will be available December 22, 2020.
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HEAVY MEDALS Part 7: The Unraveling
As Martha is taking her final victory lap at the 2016 Olympics in Rio, the gymnastics community is rocked by a scandal that will shock the world.
48 min
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HEAVY MEDALS Part 6: The Rise of Martha
For years, Martha Karolyi avoided the spotlight — appearing only as the mysterious and subservient partner of her boisterous husband. But when she is tapped to take over the national team, Martha finally comes into full view.
38 min
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HEAVY MEDALS Part 5: The Karolyi Way
With the next Olympics less than a year away, USA Gymnastics turns to the one person they think can save the team: Bela Karolyi.
36 min
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HEAVY MEDALS Part 4: Home Games
Bela and Martha are all in on winning gold at the Atlanta Games. But when Dominique Moceanu falls on vault, everything rides on the shoulders of Bela’s long-overshadowed veteran, Kerri Strug, to bring home the gold.
30 min
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HEAVY MEDALS Part 3: The Bela Show
Growing his image as the most well-known coach in gymnastics, Bela builds his brand and aims for more gold medals, but accusations of abuse grow against the coach.
32 min
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HEAVY MEDALS Part 2: American Hustle
After defecting from Romania, the Karolyis begin to build their gymnastics empire in the U.S. But they need a champion. Enter Mary Lou Retton, whose perfect 10 at the 1984 Olympics will make her and her coach household names.
41 min
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HEAVY MEDALS Part 1: Made in Romania
In the middle of the Cold War, Romanian gymnastics coaches Bela and Martha Karolyi turn Nadia Comaneci, a 14-year-old gymnast from a Communist country, into a global symbol of excellence at the 1976 Olympics when she scores the first perfect 10.
38 min
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TRAILER: HEAVY MEDALS
30 for 30 Season Seven: Heavy Medals
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S6, E4: CURSED AND BLESSED
According to local legend, the Louisiana Superdome was always a haunted place. First plagued by construction problems, then years of bad luck for the host Saints team -- by 2005 those Saints were prepared to abandon the stadium in favor of a dreaded move
45 min
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S6, E3: THE FALL OF THE CONDOR
During qualifying for the 1990 World Cup, Chile's national team felt that it needed to be "more bandits than the bandits." Driven by an intense desire to eliminate rival Brazil, goalkeeper Roberto Rojas pushed his team past the brink. Hosted by Jody Avir
48 min
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S6, E2: OUT OF THE WOODS
World-class biathlete Kari Swenson was on an afternoon trail run in the mountains near Big Sky, Montana in July 1984 when two men blocked her path. Reported by ESPN's Bonnie Ford. Hosted by Jody Avirgan. | For more on the 1984 women's biathlon team, visi
46 min
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S6, E1: THE SPY WHO SIGNED ME
For legends Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird, life in the WNBA paled in comparison to the lavish treatment they received in Russian professional basketball, courtesy of their team owner and benefactor, Shabtai Kalmanovich. Kalmanovich spoiled his stars, shower
45 min
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TRAILER: SEASON SIX
The new season of 30 for 30 Podcasts launches November 12th, with four new stories spanning four sports and three continents. The new episodes will tell a range of fascinating stories about kidnappings, scandal, natural disasters, hope, and recovery, and
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THE STERLING AFFAIRS Part 5: Not Fit
The Donald Sterling story comes to an end where it all started -- with a showdown in court. This time, though, it was Donald vs. Shelly. The Sterling Affairs is hosted by Ramona Shelburne. Produced by 30 for 30 Podcasts and The Undefeated in collaboratio
48 min
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THE STERLING AFFAIRS Part 4: Fallout
When the explosive tape of Donald Sterling broke, it came at a moment when power in the NBA was changing. Players, owners, and a new commissioner were faced with a major test that would re-shape the league. The Sterling Affairs is hosted by Ramona Shelbu
39 min