"The Target"

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"The Target"

From'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole

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77 minutes

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Apr 15, 2020

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Jemele Hill and Van Lathan look at the pilot episode of ‘The Wire’ and discuss the episode’s theme of “chain of command” (03:00), the fall of the Barksdale empire (08:00), a character deep-dive on D’Angelo Barksdale (30:30), their favorite scenes from the episode (44:00), the greatest snitch in history (51:00), and more.
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Released:

Apr 15, 2020

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Titles in the series (67)

Jemele Hill and Van Lathan recap, breakdown, and analyze every episode of the iconic HBO hit series, The Wire, starting from the beginning with season one.

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"Ebb Tide": Jemele Hill and Van Lathan kick off Season 2 of ‘The Wire’ by looking at why the show focused on the Port of Baltimore (02:00), the introduction of the Sobotka family (10:45), Bodie’s new role in the Barksdale organization (25:15), Major Valchek’s vendetta (35:00), some casting trivia (58:30), and more. by 'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole
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"The Target": Jemele Hill and Van Lathan look at the pilot episode of ‘The Wire’ and discuss the episode’s theme of “chain of command” (03:00), the fall of the Barksdale empire (08:00), a character deep-dive on D’Angelo Barksdale (30:30), their favorite scenes from the episode (44:00), the greatest snitch in history (51:00), and more. by 'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole
77 min listen
"Old Cases": Jemele Hill and Van Lathan discuss the fourth episode of ‘The Wire,’ including D’Angelo Barksdale’s story about Deirdre Kresson (02:00), an Omar Little deep dive (13:30), McNulty and Bunk’s epic two-word conversation at a murder scene (37:45), Bubbles in the suburbs (42:30), the most versatile cuss word (58:45), and much more. by 'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole
70 min listen
Prologue: Before diving into Season 1, Jemele Hill and Van Lathan discuss how they first got into ‘The Wire’ (04:00), the show’s unique authenticity (15:30), the TV landscape in 2002 (24:30), initial reviews from critics (35:15), how close it came to cancellation (01:04:00), and more. by 'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole
77 min listen
Introducing 'The Wire': Way Down In the Hole: Coming April 15th. by 'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole
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"Cleaning Up": Jemele Hill and Van Lathan are on to the 12th episode of ‘The Wire' Season 1 to break down the ongoing consequences of Kima’s shooting (01:30), why Wallace was so significant (10:00), D’Angelo’s reaction to Wallace’s death (34:30), and more. by 'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole
77 min listen
"Lessons": Jemele Hill and Van Lathan look at Episode 8 of ‘The Wire' and the lessons that various characters learned (02:00), the homicidal Wee-Bey Brice (15:15), the best scenes (36:15), Omar’s most memorable line (48:00), and more. by 'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole
77 min listen
"The Buys": Jemele Hill and Van Lathan break down the third episode of ‘The Wire’ (02:00), including D’Angelo’s slipup during the re-up (07:00), one of the signature scenes of the first season (12:00), Bubbles’s fashion review (33:30), the complicated Lieutenant Daniels (48:45), the phrase of the episode (01:04:00), and much more. by 'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole
84 min listen
"The Wire": Jemele Hill and Van Lathan get into the sixth episode of ‘The Wire' and examine the fallout from Brandon’s murder (02:00), the complex character of Wallace (09:30), Omar cooperating with the police (33:00), a romantic conversation between D’Angelo and Shardene (51:00), trivia (01:08:15), and much more. by 'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole
74 min listen
"Duck and Cover": Jemele Hill and Van Lathan look at the eighth episode of Season 2 of ‘The Wire’ and the danger of a lack of self-worth (01:30), self-destructive McNulty (11:00), the dynamic between the Sobotkas (31:15), who won the episode (01:11:00), and more. by 'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole
78 min listen
"The Detail": Jemele Hill and Van Lathan look at the second episode of ‘The Wire’ and discuss the assembly of the detail (03:00), what makes Jimmy McNulty tick (11:00), the McNugget scene (25:30), the interrogation of D’Angelo Barksdale (34:15), the “We Love This Show … But” moment of the episode (40:30), Stringer Bell’s flirtatious actions (48:30), the late-night visit from Herc, Carver, and Pryzbylewski (55:15), a shocking fact (59:30), and more. by 'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole
72 min listen
"The Pager": Jemele Hill and Van Lathan breakdown the fifth episode of ‘The Wire,’ including the most powerful “file this away for later” moment of the series (02:00), Pryzbylewski’s major breakthrough (19:30), Lester Freeman’s path to the detail (24:45), a comparison between Wire characters and NBA players (29:45), three pivotal scenes that stood out (45:00), and much more. by 'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole
74 min listen
“One Arrest”: Jemele Hill and Van Lathan dive into Episode 7 of ‘The Wire' and look at the progression of the detail (02:00), why Bubbles is so relatable (12:30), Walon’s powerful speech (32:30), how to look tough while ordering an iced tea (56:00), the Madame LaRue story line (01:09:00), and much more. by 'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole
77 min listen
“Game Day”: Jemele Hill and Van Lathan are on to Episode 9 of ‘The Wire' to break down Baltimore’s big game (02:00), the popular Shardene Innes (13:45), Poot getting “romantic” on a payphone (40:30), the importance of going hungry (01:02:45), and more. by 'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole
76 min listen
“Sentencing”: Jemele Hill and Van Lathan break down the season finale of ‘The Wire' Season 1 (01:00), including Daniels reprimanding Carver (12:00), Kima taking a stand in the hospital (30:00), D’Angelo being pushed to the brink (37:15), the emergence of Brianna Barksdale (54:45), and more. by 'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole
70 min listen
"The Cost": Jemele Hill and Van Lathan cover the shocking 10th episode of ‘The Wire' Season 1, looking at the risks everyone is willing to take (01:30), the events that lead to Kima getting shot and what makes her such a foundational piece of the series (11:15), Walon and Bubbles furthering their friendship (44:15), and more. by 'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole
78 min listen
"The Hunt": Jemele Hill and Van Lathan return to analyze the 11th episode of ‘The Wire' Season 1 and discuss the fallout from the shooting of Kima (01:45), defense attorney Maurice Levy (09:15), the surprising actions of Rawls (41:45), the origin of the Wee-Bey GIF (01:03:15), and more. by 'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole
87 min listen
"Back Burners" by 'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole
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Season 1 Awards: Jemele Hill and Van Lathan return to address some of the serious issues happening around the country before highlighting some of the most significant moments of the "best first season of television ever." They give out awards such as Best Boss (30:00), Best Quote (52:00), Rookie of the Year (01:04:45), Best Scene (01:12:00), MVP of Season 1 (01:23:00), and more. by 'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole
90 min listen
“All Prologue”: Jemele Hill and Van Lathan look at the sixth episode of Season 2 of ‘The Wire’ and its themes (02:00), say goodbye to D’Angelo Barksdale (17:00), go through Omar’s court appearance (45:45), and more. by 'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole
91 min listen
“Undertow”: Jemele Hill and Van Lathan dive into the fifth episode of Season 2 of ‘The Wire’ to examine the trust issues among the characters and who is going with or against the current (01:00), before taking a closer look at Beadie Russell (09:45), the moment between Avon and Stringer that changed D’Angelo’s life (28:45), Donette moving on (55:00), and more. by 'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole
70 min listen
“Hard Cases”: Jemele Hill and Van Lathan are onto the fourth episode of Season 2 of ‘The Wire’ to look at all the moves being made around Baltimore (02:00), Nick Sobotka and his relationships (10:00), trouble among the Barksdales (34:30), and more. by 'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole
63 min listen
"Port in a Storm": Jemele Hill and Van Lathan break down the Season 2 finale of ‘The Wire’ and the episode’s inevitable ending (01:30), if Nicky Sobotka was a victim (17:45), Stringer’s visit to Brother Mouzone in the hospital (36:00), the Greek’s goodbye (53:15), and more. by 'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole
78 min listen
"Collateral Damage": Jemele Hill and Van Lathan are onto the second episode of Season 2 of ‘The Wire.’ They look at the overall feeling of powerlessness (01:00), the ruthless duo of “The Greek” and Spiros (13:00), Brianna Barksdale’s visit to Avon in prison (30:45), Wee-Bey’s cell getting tossed by the guard (40:45), and more. by 'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole
65 min listen
“Bad Dreams”: Jemele Hill and Van Lathan jump into the 11th episode of Season 2 of ‘The Wire’ and its theme of the american dream (01:30), Frank Sobotka’s struggle with his life (17:45), the best scenes of the episode (34:00), and more. by 'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole
57 min listen
Season 2 Awards: Jemele Hill and Van Lathan wrap up the second season of ‘The Wire’ by giving out awards such as Best Performance (01:30), Best Boss (21:00), Best Scene (32:15), Rookie of the Year (41:45), MVP of Season 2 (01:06:15), and more. by 'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole
74 min listen
“Hot Shots”: Jemele Hill and Van Lathan break down the third episode of Season 2 of ‘The Wire,’ its theme of desperation (02:00), union leader Frank Sobotka (17:15), McNulty getting played by Bunk and Lester (34:45), Stringer Bell’s latest move (44:15), What Aged the Best? (58:45), and more. by 'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole
71 min listen
"Stray Rounds": Jemele Hill and Van Lathan explore the ninth episode of Season 2 of ‘The Wire’ and its unintended consequences (01:15), the rise of Stringer Bell (09:30), McNulty’s trip to the brothel (39:00), and more. by 'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole
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