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30 for 30 Podcasts

ESPN
NBA
Donald Sterling
Martin Manley
Bryan Pata
Basketball
Los Angeles Clippers
Hobey Baker
Racism
V. Stiviano
Basketball Heaven
Shelly Sterling
Covid-19
Rashaun Jones
Epilepsy
Los Angeles
Rudy Gobert
Suicide
Princeton University
Magic Johnson
Bill James

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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Latest Episodes

Matt Bowyer was running one of the largest illegal sports betting operations in the country when he thought he scored the client of a lifetime.

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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.

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A surprising interview takes a strange turn and deepens the mystery around Shohei Ohtani and his long-time interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara.

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ESPN Investigative Reporter Tisha Thompson receives a tip that, if true, could damage Shohei Ohtani’s picture-perfect reputation.

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Recent Guests

Ippei Mizuhara
Interpreter for Shohei Ohtani
Self / Interpreter
Episode: Introducing: The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani
Paula Lavigne
ESPN investigative reporter
ESPN
Episode: Murder at The U on The Dan LeBatard Show with Stugotz
Dan Arruda
Investigative reporter
ESPN
Episode: Murder at The U on The Dan LeBatard Show with Stugotz
Edwin Patta
Brian Patta's father, family member interviewed for the episode
Patta family
Episode: MURDER AT THE U Episode 7: Gut Feeling
Rashauun Jones
Former University of Miami football player, defendant in the case
University of Miami; former player
Episode: MURDER AT THE U Episode 6: The Missing Piece
Paul Connor
Eyewitness who testified in earlier proceedings
University of Miami community
Episode: MURDER AT THE U Episode 6: The Missing Piece
George Jones
Jailhouse informant whose statements affected the case
Former inmate
Episode: MURDER AT THE U Episode 6: The Missing Piece
Sherry Abramson
Rashauun Jones's girlfriend at the time
Personal contact
Episode: MURDER AT THE U Episode 6: The Missing Piece
George (The con artist)
George Jones the con man referenced in the narrative
Criminal activity
Episode: MURDER AT THE U Episode 6: The Missing Piece

Hosts

Preeti Varathan
Host associated with 30 for 30 Podcasts and investigative reporting projects
Paula Levine
Investigator and host with extensive involvement in Murder at The U series and related reporting
Rich Levine
Co-host and reporter contributing to investigative series and sports journalism podcasts
Nick Altshuler
Co-host and reporter on long-form sports investigations
Dan LeBatard
Host of a related ESPN show; contributes to discussion and framing

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 11.8k ratings
  • Skip Murder at the U

    I love the quality of all the 30 for 30 seasons. Murder at the U needed an editor. This one was quantity over quality. Dragged on and no longer cared about the story. Will be unsubscribing.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Gbvallejo
    United States2 months ago
  • 10 minutes in nothing had been said

    Gave up waiting for content

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Life is too short to listen
    United States4 months ago
  • Murder At The U Series

    I think ESPN did any excellent job highlighting Miami Dade County Police Departments mishandling of this case. But I do feel that ESPN pushed the narrative of it being Rashawn Jones and prosecutors felt the pressure from the world now seeing the mishandling and the family pushing as well. After hearing an unbiased report from 20/20 I changed my mind that it was Rashawn. Keep in mind I listened to 30 for 30 first and that’s what made me think it was Rashawn. I think you breezed over the Haitian g... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    RTRVZW
    United States5 months ago
  • Irresponsible Journalism murder at the U

    So while yall are patting your selves of the backs for feeling like you moved a case forward the evidence that exists is really weak. You suing Dade County seems like it forced them to arrest a suspect. But he’s not a good suspect. He’s just relatively better than perhaps the next best one. Unfortunately he will probably get convicted just cause he’s accused and they I will listen to the next podcast about the question to exonerate him. I hope they have more than some suspicious activity that... more

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    1
    cbod1121
    United States5 months ago
  • Stop the Music!!!!! Please

    Love your podcasts. But the words are powerful enough. Why do you need this silly music constantly in the background? It is distracting and not needed. Let the words tell the story.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Jerseygirl from SC
    United States6 months ago

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The series is thoughtful and well-produced, but some listeners feel it drags in parts.
Some listeners praise investigative depth but question narrative balance and sourcing.
Overall positivity about deep-dive storytelling and credible reporting, with calls for tighter pacing.
Music choices in episodes draw mixed reactions, impacting focus for some hearers.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Spotify
#33
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Spotify
#117
United States/Trending
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#140
United States/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#7
United States/Sports
Spotify
#96
Canada/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#69
Canada/Top Podcasts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

MURDER AT THE U Episode 5: Open and Active
Q: Is there a main person of interest in the case?
Yes, Rashawn Jones emerged as a primary person of interest in the investigations discussed, though official status on that designation shifted over time due to redactions and evolving evidence.
MURDER AT THE U Episode 3: Everybody’s a Suspect
Q: What did your reporting find about the fight Bryan had a few months before his murder?
It served as a potential motive for violence, possibly leading to his murder.
MURDER AT THE U Episode 3: Everybody’s a Suspect
Q: Did the police ultimately look into Bryan's bank records?
No, they did not investigate his bank records at all.
MURDER AT THE U Episode 3: Everybody’s a Suspect
Q: Was Jada ever considered as a suspect in Bryan's murder?
Yes, she was one of the first people looked at closely by the prosecutors due to the volatility of their relationship.
MURDER AT THE U Episode 3: Everybody’s a Suspect
Q: Did Miami Dade PD know that he was allegedly receiving money from someone during his time at the university?
They knew about the information but were not able to confirm it.

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This series offers in-depth, archival-style investigations into sports-related stories that blend journalism, culture, and legal drama. Across episodes, listeners encounter rigorous reporting, on-the-ground interviews, and careful scrutiny of public narratives around high-profile cases and sports figures. The format leans into long-form storytelling with multiple contributors, forensic-style detail, and evolving developments that keep audiences returning for updates. A standout quality is the combination of investigative rigor with accessible storytelling, often challenging official accounts and inviting listener reflection on truth, justice, and media influence.

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1. Ippei Mizuhara
2. Paula Lavigne
3. Dan Arruda
4. Edwin Patta
5. Rashauun Jones
6. Paul Connor
7. George Jones
8. Sherry Abramson

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