Show overview
30 for 30 Podcasts has been publishing since 2017, and across the 9 years since has built a catalogue of 117 episodes, alongside 15 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 70 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence, with the show now in its 16th season.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 32 min and 48 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. The publisher flags most episodes as explicit, so expect adult themes or strong language throughout. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 weeks ago, with 24 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2026, with 24 episodes published. Published by ESPN.
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
View all 117 episodesTHE FASTEST GIRL IN SOMALIA Bonus: Minneapolis
THE FASTEST GIRL IN SOMALIA Episode 5: The Sea
THE FASTEST GIRL IN SOMALIA Episode 4: Libya
THE FASTEST GIRL IN SOMALIA Episode 3: The Sahara
THE FASTEST GIRL IN SOMALIA Episode 2: Nowhere to Run
THE FASTEST GIRL IN SOMALIA Episode 1: Nine Seconds
Introducing: The Fastest Girl in Somalia
THE BETRAYAL OF SHOHEI OHTANI Episode 6: Footnote
THE BETRAYAL OF SHOHEI OHTANI Episode 5: The Feds
THE BETRAYAL OF SHOHEI OHTANI Episode 4: The Bookie
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
bonusEIn 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
S16 Ep 7MURDER AT THE U Episode 7: Gut Feeling
EThe State of Florida v. Rashaun Jones gets underway but nothing goes according to plan. After the trial, a juror talks and Paula learns what happened inside a heated deliberation room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S16 Ep 6MURDER AT THE U Episode 6: The Missing Piece
EAfter ESPN publishes an explosive article on the Miami-Dade police investigation’s shortcomings, the police arrest Rashaun Jones for Bryan’s murder. Soon after, they get a lucky break: a person in the same jail as Rashaun tells them exactly what they want to hear. But there seems to be more to his testimony than what is presented. Meanwhile, Rashaun sits in jail for years, awaiting trial. But his day in court is finally coming. We’ll be back with the final episode of Murder at The U when The State of Florida v. Rashaun Jones wraps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S16 Ep 5MURDER AT THE U Episode 5: Open and Active
EA 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. Meanwhile, relations between the detectives and our team of ESPN reporters have grown strained. That’s when the team takes matters into their own hands, suing the Miami-Dade police to force the release of unredacted case files. Next episode coming Thursday, February 26th Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S16 Ep 4MURDER AT THE U Episode 4: The Teammate
EThe 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? His family seems to think so, but some coaches and players aren’t so sure. Over ten years later, Paula and the team dig into the mountain of circumstantial evidence pointing the police towards Rashaun Jones. But with no physical evidence linking Rashaun to the crime, the team begins to wonder: is Rashaun guilty or did he fall victim to an unfortunate set of circumstances? Next episode coming Tuesday, February 24th Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices