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.
Episodes
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Jul 11, 2017 • 49min
S1, E3: ON THE ICE
A group of ordinary women attempt to reach the North Pole, facing freezing water, personal struggles, and stormy weather. They also navigate collapsing ice and discuss the impact of climate change on the Arctic.
Jul 4, 2017 • 53min
S1, E2: YANKEES SUCK
Explore the intense Red Sox-Yankees rivalry and the creation of the iconic 'Yankees suck' shirt. Discover the controversial moments, the challenges faced by sellers, and the extravagant lifestyle of the shirt creators. Dive into the impact of 9/11 and the ultimate demise of their T-shirt empire.
Jun 27, 2017 • 56min
S1, E1: THE TRIALS OF DAN AND DAVE
Dan O'Brien, decathlete, and Dave Johnson, his competitor, discuss the 1992 Summer Olympics and the Reebok ad campaign that brought them to fame. The podcast explores the impact of the campaign, the pressure they faced during the Olympic trials, their experiences in the decathlon, and their subsequent successes and failures in the world of track and field.
