Telling sports stories like you've never heard before, through a combination of original reporting and archival sound, 30 for 30 Podcasts goes beyond the field to explore how sports, competition, athleticism and adventure affect our lives and our world.

Kings Ransom The first film, Peter Berg's Kings Ransom, a chronicle of Wayne Gretzky's trade from the Edmonton Oilers to the Los Angeles Kings, premiered on October 6, 2009, to poor ratings. Kings Ransom drew a 0.5 national rating and a total viewership of 645,000.

What if I told you that 30 filmmakers were able to capture 30 years of sports with 30 different unique stories? ESPN's critically acclaimed "30 for 30" documentary series did just that. By retelling the stories of the past, we earn an appreciation for how we got from where we were to where we are now.

October 6, 2009 (USA)30 for 30 / First episode date

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We dive deep into topics like modern spirituality to health and wellness, aliens to entrepreneurship, social justice, and self development. With every episode, our mission is to empower you, expand what you think is possible and, make you laugh - a lot.

ESPN launched on September 7, 1979, beginning with the first telecast of what would become the channel's flagship program, SportsCenter. Taped in front of a small live audience inside the Bristol studios, it was broadcast to 1.4 million cable subscribers throughout the United States.

On Sept. 7, 1979, Lee Leonard introduced sports fans to ESPN as the channel simultaneously debuted its first SportsCenter telecast.

Bill Simmons created 30 for 30 before leaving ESPN.

the 1982 Independence Bowl However, because bowl games operate outside the control of the NCAA, ESPN was able to air the 1982 Independence Bowl between Kansas State and Wisconsin live (through a simulcast with the Mizlou Television Network) – the first live football game televised on ESPN.

Right now you can watch 30 for 30 on fuboTV or Disney+. You are able to stream 30 for 30 by renting or purchasing on Amazon, Vudu, and Google Play.

The 30 for 30 documentary series, originally aimed to celebrate ESPN's 30-year anniversary with 30 of the best sports stories throughout history, has since soared past its original idea, with over 157 episodes and five different volumes.