30 for 30 Podcasts

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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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20 episodes
Updated Thursday
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Episodes20

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Thursday · 45 min
THE BETRAYAL OF SHOHEI OHTANI Episode 3: Baseball Boy
Shohei’s life has been well-documented since he was a young baseball phenom in Japan, but digging into Ippei’s past reveals a more complicated picture than anyone knew. Next episode coming Tuesday, August 4th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tuesday · 48 min
THE BETRAYAL OF SHOHEI OHTANI Episode 2: The Interview
A surprising interview takes a strange turn and deepens the mystery around Shohei Ohtani and his long-time interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. Episodes drop every Tuesday and Thursday. Thank you for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tuesday · 31 min
THE BETRAYAL OF SHOHEI OHTANI Episode 1: The Letter O
ESPN Investigative Reporter Tisha Thompson receives a tip that, if true, could damage Shohei Ohtani’s picture-perfect reputation. Episodes drop every Tuesday and Thursday. Thank you for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 20 · 2 min
Introducing: The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani
On paper, Ippei Mizuhara was Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter. But he was so much more than that. They were a team, closer than brothers. Until it all went horribly wrong. From 30 for 30 Podcasts, The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani tells the story of a relationship that detonated into one of sports’ biggest scandals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 28 · 44 sec
MURDER AT THE U: Another Update
The State of Florida will re-try Rashaun Jones for the murder of Bryan Pata in September instead of in May as was originally planned.
March 25 · 47 sec
MURDER AT THE U: An Update
In May, the State of Florida will re-try Rashaun Jones for the murder of Bryan Pata. After that, we’ll be back with a bonus episode - hopefully with an end to this story. So stay tuned and thank you for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
March 12 · 50 min
MURDER AT THE U Episode 7: Gut Feeling
The State of Florida v. Rashaun Jones gets underway but nothing goes according to plan.
February 26 · 54 min
MURDER AT THE U Episode 6: The Missing Piece
After ESPN publishes an explosive article on the Miami-Dade police investigation’s shortcomings, the police arrest Rashaun Jones for Bryan’s murder.
February 24 · 38 min
MURDER AT THE U Episode 5: Open and Active
A dozen years after Bryan’s murder, the Pata family is frustrated. No arrests have been made, and yet the police say the case is far from cold.
February 19 · 50 min
MURDER AT THE U Episode 4: The Teammate
The night of Bryan’s murder, one other player failed to show up for the mandatory team meeting. From there, rumors began to swirl. Could that teammate have killed Bryan?
February 17 · 1 hr 2 min
MURDER AT THE U Episode 3: Everybody’s a Suspect
Paula and the reporting team begin asking who would have wanted Bryan dead, only to discover a long list of possible suspects.
February 12 · 40 min
MURDER AT THE U Episode 2: An Execution
ESPN Investigative Reporter Paula Lavigne and the team take a closer look at The Miami Hurricanes’ 2006 season, including the events that led to Bryan’s murder.
February 12 · 38 min
MURDER AT THE U Episode 1: Chillin’ with the Canes
In 2006, Bryan Pata – a football star at the University of Miami – was shot and killed outside his apartment.
January 27 · 2 min
Introducing: Murder at The U
In 2006, Bryan Pata was a senior defensive tackle for the University of Miami with a bright future ahead of him. The NFL was right around the corner, and he was months away from being able to buy his mom a house. Instead, one night in early November, Bryan was shot dead outside his apartment complex coming home from practice. From 30 for 30 Podcasts, Murder at The U tells the story of the shocking, high-profile murder investigation that rocked the college football world and what happened when a team of ESPN reporters brought that investigation into the light. Who killed Bryan Pata? Twenty years later, someone is finally on trial. First two episodes drop Thursday, 2/12. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 22, 2025 · 55 min
CHASING BASKETBALL HEAVEN Episode 6: Occasionally Brilliant
From the basketball-nerd mecca of the Sloan Conference to the always-brilliant mind of stats guru Bill James, Martin’s unusual legacy lives on—along with some of the questions that defined his life.
Jul 22, 2025 · 46 min
CHASING BASKETBALL HEAVEN Episode 5: The Last Manley
Our hosts take a trip to Kansas, where the women in Martin’s life speak about the man they knew and loved—and hunt for Martin’s buried treasure.
Jul 22, 2025 · 49 min
CHASING BASKETBALL HEAVEN Episode 4: Clock Management
Martin’s blog shines a light on a troubled but brilliant mind—and a tumultuous life defined by passion and obsession.
Jul 22, 2025 · 47 min
CHASING BASKETBALL HEAVEN Episode 3: Almost Vulcan
Martin’s compulsive number-crunching lays the groundwork for people like Daryl Morey and Dean Oliver to later transform the sport, while the hunt for statistical meaning impacts his own life in profound ways.
Jul 22, 2025 · 51 min
CHASING BASKETBALL HEAVEN Episode 2: Shoot Your Shot
A young Midwesterner becomes obsessed with basketball, with an opportunity to make history.
Jul 22, 2025 · 44 min
CHASING BASKETBALL HEAVEN Episode 1: The Imperfect Arc
The dominance of the 3-point shot in today’s NBA can be partially traced to strange and humble origins - the curious world of a Kansas genius named Martin Manley.

30 for 30 Podcasts

THE BETRAYAL OF SHOHEI OHTANI Episode 3: Baseball Boy

THE BETRAYAL OF SHOHEI OHTANI Episode 2: The Interview

THE BETRAYAL OF SHOHEI OHTANI Episode 1: The Letter O

Introducing: The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani

MURDER AT THE U: Another Update

MURDER AT THE U: An Update

MURDER AT THE U Episode 7: Gut Feeling

MURDER AT THE U Episode 6: The Missing Piece

MURDER AT THE U Episode 5: Open and Active

MURDER AT THE U Episode 4: The Teammate

MURDER AT THE U Episode 3: Everybody’s a Suspect

MURDER AT THE U Episode 2: An Execution

MURDER AT THE U Episode 1: Chillin’ with the Canes

Introducing: Murder at The U

CHASING BASKETBALL HEAVEN Episode 6: Occasionally Brilliant

CHASING BASKETBALL HEAVEN Episode 5: The Last Manley

CHASING BASKETBALL HEAVEN Episode 4: Clock Management

CHASING BASKETBALL HEAVEN Episode 3: Almost Vulcan

CHASING BASKETBALL HEAVEN Episode 2: Shoot Your Shot

CHASING BASKETBALL HEAVEN Episode 1: The Imperfect Arc