15 years ago, HBO released a show that nobody was talking about. But then, slowly, everyone started to realise that The Wire might just be the greatest show of all time. We're Dave and Kobi and we're going back to the Baltimore pits to rewatch EVERY EPISODE in our podcast – The Wire: Stripped. We’ll breakdown the lingo - like re-ups, burners and wiretaps.We’ll analyse key scenes too. We talk to key cast members, including Frankie Faison, better known as Deputy Commissioner Burrell, Lance Reddick who played Lieutenant Daniels, And of course, the one, the only… the Bunk. Wendell Pierce. Also listen out for celebrity guests and superfans. So if you're watching for the first time or the ninth time, join us as we revisit one of the greatest shows ever made.
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"Might as well dump 'em, get another." - Proposition Joe Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire )
This special episode is in tribute to Lance Reddick, who passed away on March 17th 2023, at 60. Dave, Kobi and Producer Tom talk about what Lance meant to them before releasing the full interview we recorded with him all those years ago. He talks about auditioning and joining The Wire and who he initially auditioned as Bunk and Bubble! We are eternally grateful to Lance, who joined us before we had any episodes out and paved the way for other cast and crew members to join our show. We really wouldn't be the same show without him. If you want to donate to a charity that Lance supported, please consider donating to https://www.momcares.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"We got our thing, but it's just part of the big thing." - Zenobia Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire )
"Aw yeah. That golden rule." - The Bunk Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire )
"Don't try this shit at home." - Norman Wilson Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire )
"If you with us, you with us." - Chris Partlow Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire )
"No one wins. One side just loses more slowly." - Prez Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire )
"I love the first day, man. Everybody all friendly an' shit." - Namond Brice Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire )
"I still wake up white in a city that ain't." - Carcetti Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire )
In this episode, we talk with D Watkins about the book "The Wire: The Complete Visual History", his life and how The Wire affected him and writing for We Own This City. You can buy "The Wire: The Complete Visual History" and all of D Watkins' Books, such as "Black Boy Smile" on AMAZON Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire )
This season is dedicated to Al Brown. "Lambs to the slaughter here." - Marcia Donnelly Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire )
"The Wire" turns 20 years old and we thought who better to speak to than Snot Boogie!! He kicked off the whole show!DaJuan Prince (@HomeOfTheWire on Twitter) was a fantastic guest. We love that he carried on being part of the show much longer than that one iconic scene!All together:"Got to. This America, man."If you like this and would like to support our nominated charity please do follow us on PatreonOur Patreon is 100% in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire)
"The Wire" turns 20 years old and with "We Own This City" out on HBO in The USA David Simon, the creator of both shows and much more in-between, agreed to join us to talk for nearly 2hrs!!! We talked about everything from "We Own This City", to his thoughts on Defunding The Police! This is Part 2 of a 3 part series and you guys here on our Patreon can listen to all parts TODAY whilst other listeners will have to listen to Part 2 next week! Part 3 will only ever be for our Patrons. Come and join us - the water's warm! https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStrippedIf you know anyone that would like to listen to these other parts do share the link below with them and on social media. Remember 100% of the money you guys generate from Patreon goes to The Ella Thompson Fund.Our Patreon is 100% in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire)
We talked to David Simon for nearly 2hrs! "The Wire" turns 20 years old and with "We Own This City" out on HBO in The USA David Simon, the creator of both shows and much more in-between talked about everything from "We Own This City", to his thoughts on Defunding The Police, to The Baltimore Orioles... This is Part 1 of a 3 part series and our Patreon Supporters (https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped 100% of which support The Ella Thompson Fund Charity in Baltimore) can listen to all parts TODAY whilst other listeners will have to listen to Part 2 next week! Part 3 will only ever be for our lovely Patrons. If you know anyone that would like to listen to these other parts do share the link below with them and on social media.NB - Our Patreon is 100% in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire). None of the team involved in making The Wire Stripped Podcast take any money from this.
Jennifer Wood, Editor of Mental Floss talked to Kobi about The Wire, and The Golden Age of television in general. We talked about Mental Floss' Book "The Curious Viewer" all about the most Bingeworthy Television! You can read more about the book here and buy it from all good book shops all around the world!Also, stay tuned for the opportunity to win a copy of "The Curious Viewer" follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheWireStrippedPS - Sorry about Kobi's Microphone - for some reason, it sounds no way near as good as it normally does.Our Patreon is 100% in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire)
Ahead of "We Own This City" coming out TOMORROW on HBO in The USA the glorious Delaney Williams agreed to join us to talk about his role in "The Wire" and "We Own This City".Settle in guys - this is a fun one!PS if anyone listening can make a show or film out of Delaney Williams and John Cena looking like each other let us know!!!Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire )
This is a special teaser episode ahead of Season 4 coming! We had a great chat with Chad Coleman aka AKA Dennis Wise aka "Cutty". We talk with Chad about his new podcast "Humble Hollywood" as well as talking about The Walking Dead, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and other shows before going DEEEEP into chat about The Wire!If you want to hear the full episode you can do so NOW on our Patreon (www.Patreon.com/TheWireStripped) where 100% of your money goes to the Ella Thompson Fund - the Charity supported by David Simon and ALL of the people behind The Wire.Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire )
Eric Deggans, esteemed pop culture writer at NPR, wrote the Definitive article for the BBC as to why The Wire is the Best TV Series ever!We chatted to him all about it, The Wire and other TV shows!Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire )
This is a special teaser episode ahead of Season 4 coming! We had a great chat with Maestro Harrell aka Randy. If you want to hear the full episode you can do so NOW on our Patreon (www.Patreon.com/TheWireStripped) where 100% of your money goes to the Ella Thompson Fund - the Charity supported by David Simon and ALL of the people behind The Wire.Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire )
This is a special episode with a Wire favourite Tray Chaney! Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire )
This is a special episode to mark the untimely passing of Michael K Williams.Hosts Kobi and Dave are joined by producers Tom and Obe as we remember Michael K Williams and recap our favourite Omar Scenes. Thanks our Patreon Contributors Rasul, Katy and Joe for giving their thoughtsOur Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire )
As we have been supporting The Ella Thompson fund for this whole season we reached out to them and asked if they were a fan of The Wire and Carolyn Younce, Director of Development, answered with a resounding "YES".We invited her on to talk about everything to do with The Wire, mainly around season 4, and the Ella Thompson fund and the kids that they support like Dukie, Michael, Randy, and Namond.If you want to donate DIRECTLY to The Ella Thompson Fund you can do so here http://www.parksandpeople.org/get-involved/donate/the-ella-thompson-fund/We hope you enjoy this episode and consider supporting The Ella Thompson Fund or other local community charities.Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire )
We have a very special episode featuring The UK's Premier Film Critic - Mark Kermode! Dave, Tom and Kobi enjoy a #Spoiler filled podcast chat to The Good Dr all about the greatest TV show in the world! That is, of course, The Wire!Mark famously didn't watch TV, that was until the pandemic happened and everything changed! He watched Breaking Bad first, and it proved to be a gateway drug to the best TV Show ever.We hope you enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
"...we fight on that lie." - Slim CharlesOur Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire )
"We ain't gotta dream no more, man." - Stringer BellOur Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire )
"Call it a crisis of leadership." - Proposition JoeOur Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire )
"...while you're waiting for moments that never come" - FreamonOur Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire )
We launched a Patreon
"Crawl, walk, and then run." - Clay DavisOur Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire )
"Conscience do cost." - ButchieOur Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire )
"Just a gangster, I suppose." - Avon BarksdaleOur Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire )
"I had such fuckin' hopes for us." - McNultyOur Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire )
We launched a Patreon
"Why you got to go and fuck with the program?" - FruitOur Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire )
"The gods will not save you." - BurrellOur Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund
"There's never been a paper bag." - ColvinOur Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund
Many people ask us about the full interviews that we splice up to make this podcast. They also ask how they can support the podcast! We decided to offer the interviews up as Patreon Gifts and use that money to support a charity connected to The Wire so...We launched a Patreon
"Don't matter how many times you get burnt, you just keep doin' the same." - BodieOur Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund
Hi guys Dave and Kobi here with some exciting news about Season 3 of The Wire Stripped with a very special guest Clarke Peters AKA Lester Freamon aka Cool Lester Smooth.The Wire Stripped has been taking longer than we anticipated to come out partly because we've been working on an EXCLUSIVE new podcast for Spotify called "His Darker Materials". It's a companion podcast to the HBO / BBC Show "His Dark Materials" which starts on Sunday 3rd November in UK and Monday 4th November in US and HBO worldwide.Fans of "The Wire" and "The Wire Stripped" will be pleased to see Clarke Peters both on the TV Show and on the Podcast.Subscribe now to His Darker Materials on Spotify Only with this link. If you haven't got Spotify don't worry - it's free!We promise that Season 3 of The Wire Stripped will follow shortly after :-) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
"Business. Always business." – The Greek This episode features the voices of:Chris Bauer (Frank Sobotka) on how Season 2 is the MacBeth of The WireRobert Hogan (Louis Sobotka) on how classy The Wire wasAlexa Fogel (Casting Director - The Wire) on casting people whose characters are going to dieJoe Kiely (Podcaster - Shitegeist) on bodies in the water bookending the seasonChris Hewitt (Empire magazine) on Chris Bauer's performanceKelly and Bailey (ReWired podcast) on the elusiveness of the GreekDamond Gordon (Production Assistant - The Wire) on not liking Season 2 the first time roundAndrew Johnstone (Podcaster) on Valchek's reaction to Frank's deathHannah and Jen (Standard Issue podcast) on how Season 2 is a WesternJesse Thorn (Maximum Fun podcast network) on how The Wire broke away from cop show tropesThanks to Sonix for helping transcribe all these interviews. Get your 100 free minutes of transcription with Sonix using this link https://sonix.ai/invite/stripped Kobi and DaveKobi's other podcast is FlixwatcherDave's other podcasts are The Cinemile and ShitegeistBurnerIf you want to leave us a 60 seconds or less burner message, record using your favourite voice recorder app and email it to burner@theWireStripped.com or Whatsapp voice memo on our burner phone
"I need to get clean." – Sobotka This episode features the voices of:Chris Bauer (Frank Sobotka) on whether Ziggy is his actual sonRobert Hogan (Louis Sobotka) on acting opposite Chris BauerKellie Brown (Kimmy) on being in Omar's CrewDamond Gordon (Production Assistant on The Wire) on working with SergeJesse Thorn (Maximum Fun Podcast Network) loving Beadie RussellDave Pickering (The Family Tree Podcast and Getting Better Acquainted) on what working class means in BaltimoreThanks to Sonix for helping transcribe all these interviews. Get your 100 free minutes of transcription with Sonix using this link https://sonix.ai/invite/stripped BurnerIf you want to leave us a 60 seconds or less burner message, record using your favourite voice recorder app and email it to burner@theWireStripped.com or Whatsapp voice memo on our burner phone
"It pays to go with the union card every time." – Ziggy This episode features the voices of:Chris Bauer (Frank Sobotka) on acting opposite James Ransone and Pablo SchreiberMelanie Nicholls King (Cheryl) on being pregnant during the showAl Brown (Major Valchek) on being punched by PrezJesse Thorn (Maximum Fun Podcast Network) on Ziggy not being a complete idiotKelly and Bailey (Rewired podcast) on Ziggy's confessionJames Dyer (Empire Magazine and Pilot TV Podcast) on Ziggy's BreakdownThanks to Sonix for helping transcribe all these interviews. Get your 100 free minutes of transcription with Sonix using this link https://sonix.ai/invite/stripped BurnerIf you want to leave us a 60 seconds or less burner message, record using your favourite voice recorder app and email it to burner@theWireStripped.com or Whatsapp voice memo on our burner phone
"The world is a smaller place now." – The Greek This episode features the voices of:· MIchael Kostroff (Maurice Levy) on Season 2's shift of focus· Al Brown (Major Valchek) on finding out Dominic West was British· Deirdre Lovejoy (Rhonda Pearlman) on shooting sex scenes· Hannah (Standard Issue Podcast) on Dominic West's fake British accent· Joe Kiely (Shitegeist podcast) on the significance of the duck for Ziggy· Kelly and Bailey (Rewired podcast) on Ziggy playing the archetypal fool· Andrew Johnstone (Maryland native and podcaster) on the significance of the duck's name Thanks to Sonix for helping transcribe all these interviews. Get your 100 free minutes of transcription with Sonix using this link https://sonix.ai/invite/stripped BurnerIf you want to leave us a 60 seconds or less burner message, record using your favourite voice recorder app and email it to burner@theWireStripped.com or Whatsapp voice memo on our burner phone
"How come they don't fly away?" – Ziggy This episode features the voices of:· Chris Bauer (Frank Sobotka) on the relationship between Ziggy and Frank· Deirdre Lovejoy (Rhonda Pearlman) on auditioning for The Wire· Reign (Frog) on Nick confronting Frog· Kelvin Davis (LaLa) on Ziggy’s fight with Maui· Jill Redding (Delores) on bringing a duck to a bar· Kelly and Bailey (Rewired podcast) on why Ziggy throws away money Thanks to Sonix for helping transcribe all these interviews. Get your 100 free minutes of transcription with Sonix using this link https://sonix.ai/invite/stripped BurnerIf you want to leave us a 60 seconds or less burner message, record using your favourite voice recorder app and email it to burner@theWireStripped.com or Whatsapp voice memo on our burner phone
"Don't worry kid, you're still on the clock." – Horseface This episode features the voices of:· Reign (Frog) on Herc and Carver’s tennis ball bug· Kelvin Davis (LaLa) on the dock workers pranking Ziggy· Dave Pickering (Podcaster – The Family Tree) on the aftermath of D’Angelo’s death· Mark Searby (Film Critic) on similarities with The Godfather Thanks to Sonix for helping transcribe all these interviews. Get your 100 free minutes of transcription with Sonix using this link https://sonix.ai/invite/stripped BurnerOur burner message this week comes from Alex Lawson! If you want to leave us a 60 seconds or less burner message record using your favourite voice recorder app and email it to burner@theWireStripped.com or Whatsapp voice memo on our burner phone
"It don't matter that some fool say he different..." - D'Angelo This episode features the voices of: · Michael Kostroff (Maurice Levy) on being scared of Omar· Melanie Nicholls-King (Cheryl) on the strip club scene· Damond Gordon (Production Assistant – The Wire) on telling D'Angelo he might die· Joe Kiely (Shitegeist podcast) on D’Angelo being metaphorically suffocated· Hannah and Jen (Standard Issue podcast) on D’Angelo’s death Thanks to Sonix for helping transcribe all these interviews. Get your 100 free minutes of transcription with Sonix using this link https://sonix.ai/invite/stripped BurnerOur burner message this week comes all the way from a Wire fan in Mexico City! If you want to leave us a 60 seconds or less burner message record using your favourite voice recorder app and email it to burner@theWireStripped.com or Whatsapp voice memo on our burner phone
"They used to make steel there, no?" – Spiros VondasThis episode features the voices of:Reign (Frog) on rapping with Method ManAlexa Fogel (Casting Director on The Wire) on casting Method ManJeffrey Pratt Gordon (Johnny Fifty) on Chris Bauer's powerhouse performHannah and Jen (Standard Issue Podcast) on Beadie RussellLeo Fitzpatrick (Johnny Weeks) - on never having seen the Wire!Andrew Johnstone (Podcaster and Marylander) on community colleges in BaltimoreThanks to Sonix for helping transcribe all these interviews. Get your 100 free minutes of transcription with Sonix using this link https://sonix.ai/invite/strippedBurnerOur burner message this week is from Cheri her favourite character! If you want to leave us a 60 seconds or less burner message record using your favourite voice recorder app and email it to burner@theWireStripped or Whatsapp voice memo on our burner phone
"If I hear the music, I'm gonna dance." – GreggsThis episode features the voices of:Alexa Fogel (Casting Director on The Wire) on casting ZiggyMelanie Nicholls-King (Cheryl) on the similarities between Cheryl and Kima compared to Daniels and MarlaKelli R Brown (Kimmi) on joining Omar's crewChris Bauer (Frank Sobotka) on Frank's nephew NickyMichael Kostroff (Maury Levy) on the phrase "you people"Leo Fitzpatrick (Johnny Weeks) - on his character nearly being killed in the first 3 episodesDamond Gordon (Production Assistant on the Wire) on Avon being a smart killerAndrew Johnstone (Podcaster and Marylander) on millenials trying to buy houses in BaltimoreThanks to Sonix for helping transcribe all these interviews. Get your 100 free minutes of transcription with Sonix using this link https://sonix.ai/invite/strippedBurnerOur burner message this week is from Graham from Sydney on ignoring his friend! If you want to leave us a 60 seconds or less burner message record using your favourite voice recorder app and email it to burner@theWireStripped or Whatsapp voice memo on our burner phone
"What they need is a union." – RussellThis episode features the voices of:Isiah Whitlock Jr (Clay Davis) on corruptionGerard Ender (Sam) on being on The Red CarpetKelli R Brown (Kimmi) on why she was perfect to play KimmyDeirdre Lovejoy (Rhonda Pearlman) on disenfranchisement in the white communityAl Brown (Stan Valcheck) on working with black copsJill Redding (Delores) on the state of the industryDamond Gordon (Production Assistant on the Wire) on shooting in a prisonJames Dyer (Empire Magazine and Pilot TV Magazine) on McNultyChris Hewitt (Empire Magazine) on Amy RyanAndrew Johnstone (Podcaster and Marylander) on dredging the CanalThanks to Sonix for helping transcribe all these interviews. Get your 100 free minutes of transcription with Sonix using this link https://sonix.ai/invite/strippedBurnerOur burner message this week is from Ryan on growing to love season 2! If you want to leave us a 60 seconds or less burner message record using your favourite voice recorder app and email it to burner@theWireStripped or Whatsapp voice memo on our burner phone
"They can chew you up, but they gotta spit you out." – McNultyThis episode features the voices of:Gerard Ender (Sam) on his famous death in The WireAl Brown (Stan Valcheck) on his son in law, Prez.Jeffrey Pratt Gordon (Johnny Fifty) - on trying to cheat on Irish breakfastsAntonio D Charity (Prison Offices Tilghman) - on vendettasJames Dyer (Empire Magazine and Pilot TV Magazine) on human traffickingChris Hewitt (Empire Magazine) on pettinessAndrew Johnstone (Podcaster and Marylander) on the can of "dead girls"Dave Pickering (Podcaster on Getting Better Acquainted and The Family Tree) on stained glass windowsThanks to Sonix for helping transcribe all these interviews. Get your 100 free minutes of transcription with Sonix using this link https://sonix.ai/invite/strippedBurnerOur burner message this week is from Ryan on growing to love season 2! If you want to leave us a 60 seconds or less burner message record using your favourite voice recorder app and email it to burner@theWireStripped or Whatsapp voice memo on our burner phone
"Ain't never gonna be what it was." - Little Big RoyThis episode features the voices of:Chris Bauer (Frank Sobotka) - on playing Frank and his head to head with ValcheckAl Brown (Stan Valcheck) on Valchek's son in law, PrezJohn Doman (Major Bill Rawls) - on conflict in the systemJill Redding (Delores) on running a bar on "The Wire"Jeffrey Pratt Gordon (Johnny Fifty) - on Frank SobotkaDamond Gordon (Production Assistant on "The Wire") on coming back for Season 2James Dyer (Empire Magazine and Pilot TV Magazine) on the transition from season 1 to season 2Chris Hewitt (Empire Magazine) on the new theme tune and Tom Waits as Frank SobotkaJoe Kiely (Dave’s co-host on Shitegeist) on this season's new catchphraseAndrew Johnstone (Podcaster and Marylander) on stained glass windows and the fate of the guys on the docksThanks to Sonix for helping transcribe all these interviews. Get your 100 free minutes of transcription with Sonix using this link https://sonix.ai/invite/strippedBurnerOur burner message this week is from Brendan - who was liberal with the "C-bomb" and unsure about the state of his marriage! If you want to leave us a burner message use Whatsapp voice memo on our burner phone
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