The Wire at 20

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Length:

9 episodes

Language:

English

Format:

Podcast

Description

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.

Language:

English

Format:

Podcast

Episodes1 - 9 of 9 episodes

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	"The Bigger the Lie, The More They Believe" (with D. Watkins and Sonia Saraiya) In the end, The Wire offered a glimpse of where society was headed if nothing changed. ... 44 minutes	Jul 21, 2022
	“What Are All These Kids Doing Here?” (with Idris Elba and Jermaine Crawford) The Wire boldly wiped its slate clean in Season 3, rerouting the show moving forward. I... 46 minutes	Jul 14, 2022
	“Remembering Michael Kenneth Williams” The Wire created one of the most complex characters in the history of television in Oma... 39 minutes	Jul 07, 2022
	"A Dysfunctional Family" (with Dominic West and Clarke Peters) The Wire has historically been known for its tight-knit family environment behind the s... 31 minutes	Jun 30, 2022
	“We're Making it for Baltimoreans” (with Felicia “Snoop” Pearson) The Wire isn’t exactly a love letter to Baltimore, but you can’t deny the Charm City gi... 41 minutes	Jun 23, 2022
	“The Redheaded Stepchild” (with Wendell Pierce and Andre Royo) Casting director Alexa Fogel explains how tricky it was to cast one of The Wire’s lead ... 36 minutes	Jun 16, 2022
	“Free-Bey” (with Hassan Johnson) Hassan Johnson, who played Roland “Wee-Bey” Brice, joins The Wire at 20 for an animated... 49 minutes	Jun 09, 2022
	“They’re Going to Put This on TV?” (with David Simon) The Wire was far from a surefire hit from day one. Host Method Man walks through The Wi... 28 minutes	Jun 02, 2022
	Coming Soon: The Wire at 20 The official 20th anniversary podcast for the HBO Original Series The Wire. Hosted by M... 4 minutes	May 27, 2022

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The Wire at 20

The Wire at 20

Description

Episodes1 - 9 of 9 episodes

"The Bigger the Lie, The More They Believe" (with D. Watkins and Sonia Saraiya)

“What Are All These Kids Doing Here?” (with Idris Elba and Jermaine Crawford)

“Remembering Michael Kenneth Williams”

"A Dysfunctional Family" (with Dominic West and Clarke Peters)

“We're Making it for Baltimoreans” (with Felicia “Snoop” Pearson)

“The Redheaded Stepchild” (with Wendell Pierce and Andre Royo)

“Free-Bey” (with Hassan Johnson)

“They’re Going to Put This on TV?” (with David Simon)

Coming Soon: The Wire at 20

"The Bigger the Lie, The More They Believe" (with D. Watkins and Sonia Saraiya)

“What Are All These Kids Doing Here?” (with Idris Elba and Jermaine Crawford)

“Remembering Michael Kenneth Williams”

"A Dysfunctional Family" (with Dominic West and Clarke Peters)

“We're Making it for Baltimoreans” (with Felicia “Snoop” Pearson)

“The Redheaded Stepchild” (with Wendell Pierce and Andre Royo)

“Free-Bey” (with Hassan Johnson)

“They’re Going to Put This on TV?” (with David Simon)

Coming Soon: The Wire at 20