

30 for 30 Podcasts
ESPN
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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Jun 11, 2024 • 32min
The Sterling Affairs: Let’s Talk Clipped (E3)
Welcome to Let’s Talk Clipped, a companion podcast for FX’s Clipped, a Hulu sports drama based on the 30 for 30 Podcasts series, The Sterling Affairs. Each week, Ramona Shelburne, host and reporter of The Sterling Affairs and executive producer of Clipped, sits down with cast and writers from the show to talk about the latest episode. In this episode, Ramona chats with Cleopatra Coleman, the actor who plays V. Stiviano, and J. Alphonse Nicholson, who plays Chris Paul, about the third episode of Clipped, “Let the Games Begin.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 4, 2024 • 37min
The Sterling Affairs: Let’s Talk Clipped (E1 and E2)
Welcome to Let’s Talk Clipped, a companion podcast for FX’s Clipped, a Hulu sports drama based on the 30 for 30 Podcasts series, The Sterling Affairs. Each week, Ramona Shelburne, host and reporter of The Sterling Affairs and executive producer of Clipped, sits down with cast and writers from the show to talk about the latest episode. In this episode, Ramona chats with show runner, writer, and executive producer Gina Welch and writer and producer Rembert Browne about the first two episodes of Clipped, “White Party” and “A Blessing and a Curse.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 31, 2024 • 29min
THE STERLING AFFAIRS Bonus: 10 Years Later
It’s been ten years since Donald Sterling was banned for life from the NBA. In this very special bonus episode, we check in with our Sterling Affairs’ mainstays: Shelly, V., and of course, the Los Angeles Clippers. A whole lot has changed for the allegedly cursed team in the past decade, from a new owner to a new arena. But can they actually take home a title? Guests: Marc Spears, Zach Lowe, Steve Mason, John Ireland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 30, 2024 • 52min
THE STERLING AFFAIRS Part 5: Not Fit (2019)
The podcast discusses the final showdown in court between Donald and Shelly Sterling, the controversy surrounding Donald's offensive comments, the intense negotiation process for the sale of the L.A. Clippers, and the emotional unraveling during the legal battle over team ownership.

May 29, 2024 • 44min
THE STERLING AFFAIRS Part 4: Fallout (2019)
The podcast discusses the fallout from Donald Sterling's controversial remarks, the unity among NBA players against racism, Adam Silver's ban on Mr. Sterling, NBA players advocating for human rights, and the drama surrounding the ownership of the team with a celebrity bidding war.

May 29, 2024 • 53min
THE STERLING AFFAIRS Part 3: Property (2019)
Follow the journey of Donald and Shelly Sterling as they rise from poverty to become landlords. Learn about their controversial real estate empire and discriminatory practices. Dive into legal and personal controversies, racism in the NBA, and complex dynamics during the Clippers era.

May 28, 2024 • 50min
THE STERLING AFFAIRS Part 2: The Opposite of Showtime (2019)
Explore the rise and fall of Donald Sterling as the controversial owner of the San Diego Clippers, his financial partnership with Jerry Buss, lavish lifestyle of 80s LA, scandalous parties, and uncomfortable interactions with players.

May 28, 2024 • 36min
THE STERLING AFFAIRS Part 1: That Tape (2019)
The podcast dives into the scandal involving Donald Sterling and his mistress V. Stiviano, as leaked tapes shake the NBA. It explores the racist remarks, media frenzy, and fallout that ensued, sparking outrage and racial tensions.

May 28, 2024 • 2min
How The Sterling Affairs Became Clipped
The 30 for 30 Podcast, The Sterling Affairs, is turning into a TV show! It’s called Clipped. It starts streaming on Hulu on Tuesday, June 4. In anticipation of FX’s Clipped, we’re re-releasing The Sterling Affairs. If you’re new, check it out. If you’ve already heard the series, stick around. We have a brand new, never-been-aired bonus episode coming out on Friday, May 31. Finally, we’re releasing a Sterling Affairs spinoff podcast, Let’s Talk Clipped. Ramona Shelburne, host of the original series, will sit down with the cast and crew of FX’s Clipped in engaging, spoiler-filled conversations that follow along with the TV show. First episode drops Tuesday, June 4. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 20, 2024 • 54min
THROUGH THE FLAMES: REGGIE'S CHURCH
NFL Films producer Courtland Bragg investigates the mysterious 1996 burning of Reggie White’s church in Knoxville, Tennessee, and in the process, shines a light on the greater legacy of the NFL Hall of Famer.
In the midst of a rash of mid-1990s church burnings across the United States, White’s Inner City Church boasts a growing interracial congregation, and after the building is firebombed and reduced to ashes, White believes the attack is the work of racists. The NFL legend and pastor uses his platform to maintain public pressure on the investigation, even as the sensitive nature of the crime causes government officials to tread carefully.
As the story unfolds, questions are raised about the church’s financial status, along with the possibility of arson. The podcast brings the story to life through the voices of those involved with the church and the investigation – and in the process, draws a powerful parallel between these ugly incidents and the deeper challenges the nation still faces.
30 for 30 Podcasts and Andscape present Through the Flames: Reggie's Church. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices