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. more

Former boxing champion and proud Evertonian Tony Bellew delves into the brutal world of football hooliganism. At its height in the 1970s and 1980s, it was labelled 'the English Disease,' a time when violence on the terraces was as much a part of the game as a half-time Bovril. Bellew hears from those who lived for the trouble, the men and women whose Saturdays weren't complete without a brutal punch-up.He speaks to the innocent victims caught up in the mayhem, the families of those who lost their lives at the hands of thugs, and the undercover police officers who risked everything to infiltrate some of England's most notorious firms.He also explores how government crackdowns, tougher laws, and the introduction of all-seater stadiums helped bring an end to widespread hooliganism.Presenter: Tony BellewSeries Producer: Emma FordeProducer: Patrick KiteleyTechnical Producer: Nicky EdwardsDevelopment Producer: Holly ClemensProduction Co-ordinator: Ellie DoverAssistant Commissioner: Lorraine Okuefuna & Sarah GreenCommissioning Editor: Louise KattenhornEditor and Executive Producer: Carl Johnston more

When sport collides with true crime.

In 2007, NBA referee Tim Donaghy was arrested for betting on games he officiated. It was the biggest scandal in American sports history, but it quickly faded from the headlines. Why? Because everyone in this scandal has something to hide. This isn't a story about basketball - it's a story about money, and a conspiracy that spans far beyond one referee. Sports journalist Tim Livingston takes you inside his eight-year odyssey to find the truth at the heart of the scandal. This is Whistleblower. more

Blind Landing is an award-winning independent documentary podcast. Hosted by Ari Saperstein, the series goes behind the scenes in the world of Olympic sports including gymnastics and figure skating. Blind Landing has been featured in dozens of publications around the world, including The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Vulture and Elle. The series was named one of The Atlantic's Best Podcasts of 2021, a 2022 Webby Awards & AIPS Awards honoree, and won the 2023 Ambie Award for Best Independent Podcast. more

Showcasing 5 Live Sport's one-off specials, featuring in-depth interviews and documentaries around the biggest names from the world of sport. more

Legacy Season 4: Defiant | Available Monday 10th November Eric Morante was a boy torn between boxing and the Marines when on September 11th, 2001 the decision became clear. Defiant traces Eric's journey to the US Marines, through deserts, disasters, and one life-changing day where a whole new struggle began. It asks us to consider what can be achieved when sport becomes therapy, when we strive to push past the limits we place on ourselves, and when community is valued above all else. Defiant is not just a story about boxing it's about what it means to lose everything and still choose to fight. Episode One drops Monday, 10th November. Subscribe now. Extraordinary sporting stories that really matter. From Stak, this is Defiant , the fourth series of the award-winning Legacy . You can listen to Seasons 1-3 right now. Season 3: Dancing With Shadows New York City Ballet is celebrated as one of the world's greatest ballet institutions. But behind the beauty, there's a more complicated history. Season 2: The English Disease There was a time when football hooliganism was everywhere. For decades it dominated headlines, merging the two things England loves most: football and fear . We dig deeper beyond the stereotypes and tabloid headlines to understand what first brought people to this violent, sprawling subculture, and how it has forced its way back into our society today. 'Best Podcast' winner at the 2025 Sports Journalism Association Awards. Season 1: Inside the Qatar World Cup Ahead of football's showpiece event controversially landing in Qatar, we hear from those whose lives have been touched by it and speak to migrant workers who were sold a dream and then lured into a nightmare. 'Best Audio Documentary' winner at the 2023 Sports Journalism Association Awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Welcome to The Open Podcasts, the home for golf's greatest stories and documentaries from golf's original major.From feature length documentary episodes telling some of the most incredible stories in sport, to relaxed chats with some of golf's biggest stars, there is something for everyone with The Open Podcasts.Be sure to subscribe to never miss an episode. You can also stay in touch with The Open via our website and social channels, and you can email us at podcasts@theopen.com or join the conversation at https://www.facebook.com/groups/theopenpodcasts. more

In the Midnight Library of Baseball, Ben Orlando offers a unique perspective to historic and modern aspects of the game. He does so with no loud music and no jarring sounds. Tune in to discover the untold stories that make baseball so much more than a game. more

We hold speeches from the world of sports deep in our hearts and minds as timeless moments that continue to bring us inspiration, historical context, empathy, education and more. Welcome to It Was Said: Sports, a documentary podcast that guides you through six of the most impactful and timeless speeches in sports history, including Jack Buck's 'For America' poem following the 9/11 attacks, Muhammad Ali protesting the Vietnam War, Billie Jean King championing equal pay, Tim Tebow's promise, Hank Aaron's Hall of Fame acceptance speech, and co-captain Harry Flournoy's powerful statement on race during Texas Western's Basketball Hall of Fame induction. From the team that brought you the Webby Award-winning Best Series of 2021, It Was Said, comes the sports version of the franchise. Narrated by NBA legend Doc Rivers and written by Pulitzer Prize winning and best-selling historian Jon Meacham.It Was Said: Sports is an Audacy original presented in partnership with Shining City Audio. more

Sports Explains the World unveils some of the wildest and most surprising sports stories you've never heard. And they're all true. From the unemployed history teacher turned CIA agent and Uganda national basketball coach, to the teenager who invented a mythical athlete…then watched him sign a million-dollar deal, these stories will amaze and move you at every turn. From award-winning journalists across the globe, Sports Explains the World reveals the human side of sports in provocative and unusual ways. Whether you've ever thrown a spiral or been in one, prepare to experience the action on and off the field from an unexpected and sometimes shocking vantage point.Listen to Sports Explains the World on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/sports-explains-the-world/ now. more

Sport but not as you know it.Forget the champions. Amazing Sport Stories is about courage, underdogs, drama and myths and legends. These are global stories you'll wish you'd known about and now probably won't forget. There are other podcasts about gold medals and millionaire superstars. Expect the unexpected. Tales from around the world, all told in mini-seasons and one-off episodes. #AmazingSportStories more

It was a dream-turned-nightmare, for former American football star, Wendell Brown when he began coaching his beloved sport to Chinese citizens. After being attacked by multiple men, in a Yuzhong District nightclub, the Detroit legend, is the one who finds himself in one of the harshest prisons in China, facing a nearly impossible battle against a legal system with a 99% conviction rate.Yet, hope arises in the most unexpected form: a group of strangers from around the world who, using the WeChat app, come together to form 'Team Wendell.' Scattered across the globe, they must fight against all odds to bring the American home before more harm finds him.Behind bars in one of China's harshest prisons, Wendell is the only Black man, American, and foreigner in a cell with 30 men. Isolated and targeted, he must survive not just the horrid conditions but also the danger from fellow prisoners. To survive, Wendell and his team need the perfect game plan.  Binge the full season of 'Game Plan: The Wendell Brown Story' now. Available wherever you listen to podcasts!A production of Entropy Media. more

Welcome to The Athletic's home of audio documentaries and special series Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Playing Dirty: Sports Scandals is a podcast from Dan Patrick, hosted by ESPN broadcaster Jay Harris. It explores some of the most mind-blowing sports scandals throughout history.  We blend them up into a weekly show that shines a light on the dark side of sports. You'll get the inside scoop while we serve up the juicy details. If you have an appetite for real reporting, join us as we uncover behind-the-scenes details of your favorite sports scandals.Playing Dirty: Sports Scandals is a production of Dan Patrick Productions, Never Ever Productions, and Workhouse Media from executive producers Dan Patrick, Paul Anderson, Nick Panella, Maia Glikman and Jennifer Clary. Hosted by Jay Harris. Written and produced by Jenn Brown, Francey Hakes, Maia Glikman, and Jennifer Clary. more

NFL Films Tales from the Vault is a weekly podcast that takes you on a deep dive into NFL History. Season 1 features conversations with Steve Sabol. These full-length interviews between the Hall of Fame former Head of NFL Films and some of the game's all-time legends have never before been heard in their entirety. Season 1 will include Steve's conversations with Andy Reid, Brett Favre, Troy Aikman and many more. Host Andrea Kremer, who began her career as a producer at NFL Films, will provide context and insight into these all-time NFL time capsule conversations. more

In sports, there are moments that transcend a single game. But what if we told you how that on-field moment was created? If you knew the myriad of people who make sacrifices, choices if you knew the full messy, complicated, gut-wrenching truth- it might change your opinion of those legendary plays. In Making of a Moment Season 1 - The RSL Story - host Amy Donaldson looks at the unlikely 2021 playoff run of Real Salt Lake. That post-season performance from a team expected to finish last is much more than the Cinderella story witnessed by RSL faithful. It's the story of an underdog club engaged in a fight for survival off the field, while trying to prove they deserved to compete for a championship.  more

Don King killed two men. The first case was ruled justifiable homicide. In 1967 he was found guilty of stomping to death an employee, Sam Garrett, on the street. Garret owed him $600. Released just five years later and later pardoned, King entered the world of boxing, promoting some of the biggest fights in sports history, including The Rumble in the Jungle, and managing the most famous names in the fight game, including Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson. Former heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis and boxing writer Steve Bunce tell the story of the controversial life of Don King. more

ESPN's Cassidy Hubbarth and Titan's Nikko Ramos explore how the Philippines came to be a nation of Hoop Heads, from the origins of the world's second professional basketball league, to the Filipino-Americans in the NBA today. Coach Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat, ESPN's Pablo Torre, legendary PBA coach Tim Cone, the first Filipino-American to play in the NBA, Raymond Townsend, and more, join Cassidy and Nikko to figure out how the Philippines developed such a unique love affair with basketball.  more

Women's professional sports is happening, and it's taking off right here, in the Bay. In the third season of BOUNCE, we're still here, covering the Valkyries. But we're also putting our focus on all of the other women's professional sports teams exploding in and around the Bay. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. more

For more than four decades, the Seattle SuperSonics were among the NBA's most iconic franchises. But in 2008, they packed their bags for Oklahoma. 'Sonic Boom' tells a story of basketball and politics, wealth and power—revealing new truths about the NBA's greatest heist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Closer Mentality is a peak performance-focused, documentary podcast. Each episode tells the stories of elite athletes, coaches, and sport psychologists and their relationships with the mental side of the game. more

The Olympics are meant to welcome the world, but who are they really for? Meet the people who are moved out, pushed out, and priced out in the name of sports. Host Andie Crossan brings you to Paris, Vancouver, and Los Angeles on a surprising journey into the long shadows cast by the Olympic torch.Produced by the Global Reporting Centre (GRC) and distributed by PRX. The GRC is an editorially independent journalism organization based at the UBC School of Journalism, Writing, and Media. Founded in 2016, we are leaders in doing global journalism differently. We innovate industry practice, educate the next generation, and promote greater equity in journalism. Learn more about the GRC: globalreportingcentre.org | Make a tax-deductible donation: globalreportingcentre.org/donate more

From 1959 to 1986 Virginia City High School captured 16 Nevada State Boys Basketball State Championships. Listen to the players and coaches as they reminisce about the good, the bad, and the ugly during this historic run of success.   Created and produced by the students and staff at Virginia City High School, this podcast chronicles and preserves a landmark achievement in the history of Nevada high school athletics. more

San Diego F.C. is a club being built from the ground up - in record time. But joining as the 30th team for MLS' 30th year, they aren't here to make up the numbers. They've got a plan to rock American soccer to its foundations.  Join local boy, and network sportscaster Adrian Garcia Marquez as we go behind the scenes to meet the people involved in their race to build a brand, grow a fanbase and recruit a team from scratch.  This is Behind the Flow - the origin story of San Diego F.C. more

An unlikely champion who has captured the public's imagination. Yet his story was nearly over before it began. How has this horse come to compete for a unique place in sporting history? A 7-part podcast series from RTÉ Documentary On One in Ireland.  more

Where the game gets personal. From world championships to everyday athletes, we dig into the human side of sports told by the athletes, coaches and industry insiders that lived those career-changing moments, near misses, unexpected wins, season-ending injuries and inevitable transitions. more

Three sports fans break down and review a new 30 for 30 documentary each week. Hosted by Sam Anderson, Ren Clayton, and Nic Rudolph. more

Taking a more in-depth look at the personalities and events that have shaped the world of sports. We endeavour to take the audience closer to the action in ways that will spark memories and emotions for some. Others will gain new insight into the players and games that makes the essence of sports about so much more than just a score. more

HOOPS ON FILM is a journey back to the moments where basketball and storytelling collide. Hosted by Uriah Young, Warren Shaw, Reginald Ponder, and Ben Franczuszki, the show revisits classic basketball films and documentaries that blend nostalgia with insight, breaking down characters, themes, and the real-life parallels behind the stories.From playground dreams to professional pressure, HOOPS ON FILM connects what we saw on screen to what we know about the sport—and ourselves. Because sometimes, the most powerful basketball stories aren't played… they're told. more

The stories behind the medals. As the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics approach, comedian Eliza Skinner and athletics commentator Ed Harry interview remarkable athletes about the journeys they took to the Games. Basketball champion Breanna Stewart and shot-putter Raven Saunders explain why they use the platform sport gives them to act as advocates. Swimmer Anastasia Pagonis and rower Brigit Skarstein share how sport helped them rebuild their futures after life-changing events, while John McFall, Markus Rogan and Maarten van der Weijden talk about the lives they have found after leaving competition behind. Multi-sport stars like Oksana Masters and Jana Pittman reveal what it's like to compete at both the summer and winter Games. There's stories of memorable victories, like the moment high jump champion Gianmarco Tamberi chose to share his gold medal, and Shaunae Miller-Uibo putting everything on the line to reach the top step of the podium. Plus, the triumphs nobody predicted, including Molly Seidel's shock marathon bronze, and the day Anna Kiesenhofer rode away from cycling's biggest names to claim gold in Tokyo. more

Biggest Rivalries of All Time is a documentary-style series covering the most epic and dramatic rivalries in women's sports, hosted by broadcaster Cari Champion. Each season unpacks a rivalry, beat by beat, and explores how it shaped women's sports, and the larger culture, then and now. Season 1 explores the rivalry between Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert, the two tennis giants who faced each other 80 times over 15 years. Billie Jean King has called it the greatest rivalry in the history of all sports. This season delves into not just their rivalry, but their unusual friendship, and how it transformed the sport and our culture. more

A thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the intersection of aquatics, swimming, sports, technology, and human potential. more

Between May 2000 and October 2001, NASCAR faced its darkest hour. In a span of just seventeen months, the sport lost five drivers in on-track accidents, forever changing the face of stock car racing.Firestorm is a 10-episode documentary series from The Scene Vault that investigates this unprecedented period of tragedy and transformation. We go beyond the headlines to tell the human stories of the drivers we lost: Adam Petty, Kenny Irwin Jr., Tony Roper, the legendary Dale Earnhardt, and Blaise Alexander.This series dissects the controversies that raged behind the scenes—from the 'soft wall' debates to the HANS device resistance—and explores how grief turned into a revolution in driver safety. We examine the legacy of those two incredibly dark years and how the sport rebuilt itself from the ashes of tragedy.Featuring: Detailed profiles of the five fallen drivers The mechanical and political controversies of the era The safety innovations that save lives todaySubscribe to The Scene Vault and hit the bell to never miss an episode of Firestorm. more

About Hall of TeamsThe Hall of Teams is where history's greatest sports teams are remembered, honored, and brought to life — across sport, across time, and across the world. Legendary teams have shaped not only the games we love, but also the cultures and communities that surround them.Through our cinematic visual and audio podcasts, we go beyond the scores and trophies. We uncover the origins of crests, the meaning of colors, the voices of songs, and the legacies that endure. Each episode inducts a team into the Hall — a place where triumphs and traditions live side by side, and where the story of sport becomes the story of humanity itself.Founded and hosted by renowned sports historian Kirk Jensen, Hall of Teams blends historical accuracy with dramatic narrative, pairing archival research, sound design, and visual storytelling to rival the greatest sports documentaries. From the traditions of football and the dynasties of baseball, to the spirit of rugby, the battles of hockey, the legends of cricket, and the icons of basketball — every team's journey reveals why they matter, then and now.The Hall of Teams is more than a podcast. It's a legacy project. It's a celebration. It's where teams become timeless.Across Sport. Across Time. Across the World. more

Football360 is proud to host the Bruce Originals documentary Breaking Barriers and its accompanying podcast, Building Blocks. The doco charts a club's rise from grassroots obscurity with the aim of making it to the A-League, all in the name of changing Australian football. This podcast will follow each episode to dive into the weeds and discuss all the key issues raised by this historic project. Join Matt Windley for regular episodes with updates on the club's progress, plus interviews with key movers and shakers in Australian football. more

EventsDC, in association with Hometown Podcasts, presents Echoes of RFK - a six-part podcast documentary commemorating Washington's RFK Stadium highlighting the raw, unique emotion that created an impassioned relationship between the stadium and its fans. Narrated by legendary broadcaster and DC sports historian Andy Pollin. more

Former athletes trying to return to professional competition after years away—some successful, most not. Document the training, tryouts, and harsh reality of aging bodies competing against younger talent. more

Tactical Touch is a football history podcast exploring the inspirational stories behind the game. From how clubs were founded to moments that shaped nations, each episode dives into powerful tales of identity, passion, and resilience. No match reports, no punditry, just the stories that made football what it is today. more

BenchMarks is an audio-first documentary series from the Empty the Bench Network, where the biggest moments in sports aren't just remembered — they're re-examined.Hosted by Callan McClurg and joined by voices from across the Empty the Bench Network, BenchMarks lives at the intersection of E60, 30 for 30, and Real Sports. Each episode digs deep into the controversial moments, polarizing figures, and defining games and plays that refuse to fade with time. These are the stories that sparked debate, shaped careers, altered leagues, and still echo through locker rooms, broadcasts, and barroom arguments years — sometimes decades — later.Through immersive storytelling, original reporting, archival sound, and thoughtful conversation, BenchMarks revisits the moments that history never settled. Not to sensationalize them, but to understand them — the context, the consequences, and why they continue to matter. This is sports history told with humanity, curiosity, and a willingness to ask the uncomfortable questions.If you believe the best sports stories don't end at the final whistle, subscribe to BenchMarks wherever you get your podcasts and join us as we revisit the moments that defined the game — and the people inside it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Ed is the grandson of footballing legend Gordon Banks. He was a national icon, the only goalkeeper ever to win the soccer World Cup for England. But Ed's heard a rumour: that in 1970, while defending the title, his granddad, his hero, was poisoned… by the CIA. All part of a Cold War plot to bolster a military dictatorship in Latin America, supposedly. Could this possibly be true? Banks did get ill in Mexico in 1970 with food poisoning. And England crashed out, marking the start of decades of hurt. Ed enlists the help of investigative journalist Gabriel Gatehouse. Together they embark on a journey into the bewildering world of Cold War espionage, a journey that threatens to unravel 60 years of sporting history; or possibly… to knock Ed's granddad off his pedestal. Episodes 1 & 2 out May 28th, then released weekly. Want to skip the wait between episodes? Subscribe to Audible from launch to binge the entire series in one go - completely ad-free.Foul Play is an Audible Original, produced for Audible by Grayhouse Productions. more

Leyton Orient were founded in 1881 by a cricket club in East London. They named themselves after a shipping company. They have spent most of their existence in the lower reaches of the Football League, winning nothing that anybody outside of E10 would consider significant.They have also survived two world wars, a string of financial disasters, an Italian owner who appointed eleven managers in three years, and relegation from the Football League after 112 consecutive years of membership.Orient Through the Ages is a ten-episode series — roughly thirty minutes each — covering the full history of the club from Victorian East London to the present day. Players who went to the Somme and didn't come back. Tommy Johnston, who scored 121 league goals and asked for his ashes to be interred at Brisbane Road. Laurie Cunningham, who arrived from Archway and was at Real Madrid within five years. The 1978 FA Cup semi-final. A Channel 4 documentary Forbes named one of the five greatest sports films ever made. Justin Edinburgh, who won the National League title and was dead nine days later.Not the story of a glamour club. The story of a club that has endured — and why that turns out to matter more. more

Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the HBO docu-series, 'Born to Bowl', with host an co-executive producer Jared Polin. The podcast offers weekly episode breakdowns and recaps, interviews with the bowlers and more! more

Greece's Euro 2004 Miracle: The Greatest Underdog Triumph in Football HistoryRelive the greatest shock in European football history—Greece's stunning Euro 2004 victory. Against all odds, the 150-to-1 outsiders defeated Portugal to claim the trophy, rewriting football history in one of the most inspiring underdog stories ever. more