The Wire at 20

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  • Few shows are as beloved as the HBO Original Series The Wire. In honor of its 20th anniversary, HBO is releasing a brand new podcast hosted by musician and actor Method Man and featuring revealing interviews with the show’s most memorable voices. Over eight episodes, the podcast will look back at David Simon’s sprawling five-season drama and unpack its complex themes, cultural influence, and ongoing legacy. The Wire at 20 podcast is produced by HBO and Campside Media. Stream all five seasons of The Wire now on HBO Max.
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  • "The Bigger the Lie, The More They Believe" (with D. Watkins and Sonia Saraiya)

    "The Bigger the Lie, The More They Believe" (with D. Watkins and Sonia Saraiya)
    Jul 21 2022
    In the end, The Wire offered a glimpse of where society was headed if nothing changed. Clarke Peters and Dominic West discuss Season 5's divisive serial killer story arc, while Andre Royo recalls Bubbles' redemption. Idris Elba and TV critic Sonia Saraiya weigh in on how The Wire never won an Emmy. Author D. Watkins explores The Wire's social impact while David Simon and Ed Burns share their perspective on why the show still resonates so deeply. Lastly, Wendell Pierce sounds off on how one scene, in particular, speaks to The Wire and the state of the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • “What Are All These Kids Doing Here?” (with Idris Elba and Jermaine Crawford)

    “What Are All These Kids Doing Here?” (with Idris Elba and Jermaine Crawford)
    Jul 14 2022
    The Wire boldly wiped its slate clean in Season 3, rerouting the show moving forward. Idris Elba discusses the slow dissolution of Stringer Bell and Avon Barksdale's relationship and The Wire's use of humor. Then host Method Man goes deep on what many people consider The Wire's best season: Season 4. Jermaine Crawford recalls the pleasures and pains of playing Dukie, Alexa Fogel explains the challenge of casting child actors, and both Ed Burns and Jim True-Frost reflect on their portrayal of the Baltimore public education system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • “Remembering Michael Kenneth Williams”

    “Remembering Michael Kenneth Williams”
    Jul 7 2022
    The Wire created one of the most complex characters in the history of television in Omar Little, played by the late Michael Kenneth Williams. Casting director Alexa Fogel recalls what made her consider Williams for the role, and Ed Burns remembers his initial doubts and how Williams extinguished them when the cameras rolled. Idris Elba, Andre Royo, JD Williams, Wendell Pierce, Hassan Johnson, Domenick Lombardozzi, Clarke Peters, Karen Thorson and Jermaine Crawford also join The Wire at 20 to talk about the special type of person Williams was, his exceptional talent, their friendships with him, and how his performance added new depth to discussions of masculinity. Rest in peace, Michael Kenneth Williams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    39 mins

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The Cheese stands alone: A loving and fascinating retrospective of The Wire

Recently rewatched The Wire and was hungry for more, so was delighted to find this podcast series. Fascinating interviews with cast and crew. Method Man is a brilliant host, being both funny and sensitive to the subject matter. His love and enthusiasm for the show is infectious and is reflected by others throughout the podcast series. It’s a cosy, nostalgic love-in but hits all the right serious notes too, whilst also offering a contemporary slant on the issues dealt with on The Wire all those years ago. Highly recommend giving this a listen.

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