
The Wire Stripped
Wow! The Wire at 20!?......20 years ago, HBO released a show that nobody was talking about. But then, everyone slowly realised that The Wire might be the most incredible show of all time. We're Dave and Kobi, returning to the Baltimore pits to rewatch EVERY EPISODE in our podcast – The Wire: Stripped. We’ll break down the lingo - like re-ups, burners and wiretaps. We’ll analyse critical scenes too. We talk to the creator David Simon, 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 to celebrity guests and superfans. So if you're watching for the first or the ninth time, join us as we revisit one of the greatest shows ever.Here is a short list of who we have lined up for Season 4:David Simon - Creator of The WireMaestro Harrell - Randy WagstaffJulito McCullum - NamondJermaine Crawford - DukieTristan Mack Wilds - MichaelNathan Corbett - DonutDelaney Williams - LandsmanAnwan Glover - Slim CharlesChad Coleman - CuttyPanama (Armando Cadogan Jnr)- Bubbles TormentorBrandy Burre - Theresa D'AgostinoSandi McCree - De'Londa BricePaul L Nolan - Hardware Store Employee Trey Chaney - PootAlexa Fogel - Casting DirectorJoilet Harris - Caroline Massey.Aiden Gillen - CarcettiThuliso Dingwall - Kenard Wendell Pierce - BunkClarke Peters - FreamonErnest Dickerson - DirectorDominic Lombardozzi - HercGet Subscribed now!
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Apr 15, 2022 • 30min
Cutty aka Chad Coleman joins us for an exclusive interview!
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 )👇👇👇👇👇https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped 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 30 seconds or fewer burner message, record using your favourite voice recorder app and email it to burner@theWireStripped.com or Whatsapp voice memo on our burner phone📞+447534 831 658 Thank-yousTheme tune by Sam and Martin from Song by Song Podcast: www.songbysongpodcast.comSeason 3 Images from Simon Devereux @DevzNoodles on InstagramTom Whalley - Exec Producer and EditorObe Joshua - ProducerBen Williams - Editing Follow Us OnlineWebsite: www.TheWireStripped.comEmail: Burner@TheWireStripped.comTwitter: @TheWireStrippedFacebook: www.facebook.com/TheWireStrippedInstagram: @TheWireStrippedLeave a Whatsapp voice memo on our burner phone 📞 +447534 831 658👇👇👇Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fundhttps://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 7, 2022 • 1h 5min
A special chat with Eric Deggans from NPR about the BBC article!
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 )👇👇👇👇👇https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped 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 30 seconds or fewer burner message, record using your favourite voice recorder app and email it to burner@theWireStripped.com or Whatsapp voice memo on our burner phone📞+447534 831 658 Thank-yousTheme tune by Sam and Martin from Song by Song Podcast: www.songbysongpodcast.comSeason 3 Images from Simon Devereux @DevzNoodles on InstagramTom Whalley - Exec Producer and EditorObe Joshua - ProducerBen Williams - Editing Follow Us OnlineWebsite: www.TheWireStripped.comEmail: Burner@TheWireStripped.comTwitter: @TheWireStrippedFacebook: www.facebook.com/TheWireStrippedInstagram: @TheWireStrippedLeave a Whatsapp voice memo on our burner phone 📞 +447534 831 658👇👇👇Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fundhttps://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 7, 2022 • 17min
Maestro Harrell - Randy Wagstaff - Teaser Conversation
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 )👇👇👇👇👇https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped 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 30 seconds or fewer burner message, record using your favourite voice recorder app and email it to burner@theWireStripped.com or Whatsapp voice memo on our burner phone📞+447534 831 658 Thank-yousTheme tune by Sam and Martin from Song by Song Podcast: www.songbysongpodcast.comSeason 3 Images from Simon Devereux @DevzNoodles on InstagramTom Whalley - Exec Producer and EditorObe Joshua - ProducerBen Williams - Editing Follow Us OnlineWebsite: www.TheWireStripped.comEmail: Burner@TheWireStripped.comTwitter: @TheWireStrippedFacebook: www.facebook.com/TheWireStrippedInstagram: @TheWireStrippedLeave a Whatsapp voice memo on our burner phone 📞 +447534 831 658👇👇👇Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fundhttps://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 14, 2021 • 34min
Catch up with Tray Chaney
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 )👇👇👇👇👇https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped 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 30 seconds or fewer burner message, record using your favourite voice recorder app and email it to burner@theWireStripped.com or Whatsapp voice memo on our burner phone📞+447534 831 658 Thank-yousTheme tune by Sam and Martin from Song by Song Podcast: www.songbysongpodcast.comSeason 3 Images from Simon Devereux @DevzNoodles on InstagramTom Whalley - Exec Producer and EditorObe Joshua - ProducerBen Williams - Editing Follow Us OnlineWebsite: www.TheWireStripped.comEmail: Burner@TheWireStripped.comTwitter: @TheWireStrippedFacebook: www.facebook.com/TheWireStrippedInstagram: @TheWireStrippedLeave a Whatsapp voice memo on our burner phone 📞 +447534 831 658👇👇👇Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fundhttps://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 21, 2021 • 55min
Michael K Williams / Omar Little Special - Rest In Power
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 )👇👇👇👇👇https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped Episode SynopsisA reticent Avon readies his troops for war against Marlo. The press descends on Hamsterdam and Royce finally realizes his delay was a mistake. Carcetti is there to capitalize on the bad publicity for the Mayor. A vengeful Burrell ensures Colvin's retirement is not comfortable. McNulty is devastated that Stringer was killed before he could arrest him but his spirits lift when he gets a chance to bring down Avon instead. With the information from Stringer, the Major Case Unit arrests Avon and most of his people. Cutty struggles to keep his young boxers off the corners as the Stanfield organization enjoys its victory. McNulty leaves the Major Case Unit to patrol the Western District.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 30 seconds or fewer burner message, record using your favourite voice recorder app and email it to burner@theWireStripped.com or Whatsapp voice memo on our burner phone📞+447534 831 658 Thank-yousTheme tune by Sam and Martin from Song by Song Podcast: www.songbysongpodcast.comSeason 3 Images from Simon Devereux @DevzNoodles on InstagramTom Whalley - Exec Producer and EditorObe Joshua - ProducerBen Williams - Editing Follow Us OnlineWebsite: www.TheWireStripped.comEmail: Burner@TheWireStripped.comTwitter: @TheWireStrippedFacebook: www.facebook.com/TheWireStrippedInstagram: @TheWireStrippedLeave a Whatsapp voice memo on our burner phone 📞 +447534 831 658👇👇👇Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fundhttps://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 30, 2021 • 1h 33min
Ella Thompson Fund Special with Carolyn Younce - Director of Development
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 )👇👇👇👇👇https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped Episode SynopsisA reticent Avon readies his troops for war against Marlo. The press descends on Hamsterdam and Royce finally realizes his delay was a mistake. Carcetti is there to capitalize on the bad publicity for the Mayor. A vengeful Burrell ensures Colvin's retirement is not comfortable. McNulty is devastated that Stringer was killed before he could arrest him but his spirits lift when he gets a chance to bring down Avon instead. With the information from Stringer, the Major Case Unit arrests Avon and most of his people. Cutty struggles to keep his young boxers off the corners as the Stanfield organization enjoys its victory. McNulty leaves the Major Case Unit to patrol the Western District.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 30 seconds or fewer burner message, record using your favourite voice recorder app and email it to burner@theWireStripped.com or Whatsapp voice memo on our burner phone📞+447534 831 658 Thank-yousTheme tune by Sam and Martin from Song by Song Podcast: www.songbysongpodcast.comSeason 3 Images from Simon Devereux @DevzNoodles on InstagramTom Whalley - Exec Producer and EditorObe Joshua - ProducerBen Williams - Editing Follow Us OnlineWebsite: www.TheWireStripped.comEmail: Burner@TheWireStripped.comTwitter: @TheWireStrippedFacebook: www.facebook.com/TheWireStrippedInstagram: @TheWireStrippedLeave a Whatsapp voice memo on our burner phone 📞 +447534 831 658👇👇👇Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fundhttps://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 16, 2021 • 1h 37min
Kermode on Film x The Wire Stripped
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 19, 2021 • 1h 9min
S3 Ep12: Mission Accomplished
"...we fight on that lie." - Slim CharlesOur Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire )👇👇👇👇👇https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped Episode SynopsisA reticent Avon readies his troops for war against Marlo. The press descends on Hamsterdam and Royce finally realizes his delay was a mistake. Carcetti is there to capitalize on the bad publicity for the Mayor. A vengeful Burrell ensures Colvin's retirement is not comfortable. McNulty is devastated that Stringer was killed before he could arrest him but his spirits lift when he gets a chance to bring down Avon instead. With the information from Stringer, the Major Case Unit arrests Avon and most of his people. Cutty struggles to keep his young boxers off the corners as the Stanfield organization enjoys its victory. McNulty leaves the Major Case Unit to patrol the Western District.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 30 seconds or fewer burner message, record using your favourite voice recorder app and email it to burner@theWireStripped.com or Whatsapp voice memo on our burner phone📞+447534 831 658 Thank-yousTheme tune by Sam and Martin from Song by Song Podcast: www.songbysongpodcast.comSeason 3 Images from Simon Devereux @DevzNoodles on InstagramTom Whalley - Exec Producer and EditorObe Joshua - ProducerBen Williams - Editing Follow Us OnlineWebsite: www.TheWireStripped.comEmail: Burner@TheWireStripped.comTwitter: @TheWireStrippedFacebook: www.facebook.com/TheWireStrippedInstagram: @TheWireStrippedLeave a Whatsapp voice memo on our burner phone 📞 +447534 831 658👇👇👇Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fundhttps://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 12, 2021 • 1h 11min
S3 Ep11: Middle Ground
"We ain't gotta dream no more, man." - Stringer BellOur Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire )👇👇👇👇👇https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped Episode SynopsisCutty convinces Avon to give him money to fund his gym. Brother Mouzone forms an alliance with Omar when he discovers that Stringer betrayed him. Royce continues to delay closing down the tolerant zones alienating Burrell and Watkins. Burrell leaks the story to Carcetti. Stringer learns that he has been conned into making political contributions for no return and tries to convince Avon to order the murder of Senator Clay Davis. The wiretaps begin to yield information about the Barksdale organization and the unit gets a recording of Stringer discussing contract killers. Stringer meets with Colvin and gives him the location of Avon's safehouse believing that returning Avon to prison is the best way to end the war. Meanwhile, Brother Mouzone meets with Avon and convinces him to give Stringer's whereabouts away so that he can exact his revenge. Omar and Mouzone ambush and kill Stringer.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 30 seconds or fewer burner message, record using your favourite voice recorder app and email it to burner@theWireStripped.com or Whatsapp voice memo on our burner phone📞+447534 831 658 Thank-yousTheme tune by Sam and Martin from Song by Song Podcast: www.songbysongpodcast.comSeason 3 Images from Simon Devereux @DevzNoodles on InstagramTom Whalley - Exec Producer and EditorObe Joshua - ProducerBen Williams - Editing Follow Us OnlineWebsite: www.TheWireStripped.comEmail: Burner@TheWireStripped.comTwitter: @TheWireStrippedFacebook: www.facebook.com/TheWireStrippedInstagram: @TheWireStrippedLeave a Whatsapp voice memo on our burner phone 📞 +447534 831 658👇👇👇Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fundhttps://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 5, 2021 • 1h 3min
S3 Ep10: Reformation
"Call it a crisis of leadership." - Proposition JoeOur Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire )👇👇👇👇👇https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped Episode SynopsisThe Barksdale/Stanfield war continues to intensify with deaths on both sides. Avon refuses to accept Stringer's advice to follow the co-op's proposal for a truce. Brother Mouzone returns to Baltimore on a mission of revenge and casts a wide net in his search for Omar. Omar has his own plan for vengeance against Stringer. Carver gets some frank advice about his failings as an officer from Colvin. Colvin persuades the reporter that Herc has spoken with to hold his story on the tolerant zones. Colvin finally reveals his actions to his superiors. Burrell is incensed and takes the information straight to Mayor Royce. Royce is reluctant to shut the project down because of its success in reducing crime. When their first wiretaps go dead after just a few days the Major Case Unit are dismayed. Lester Freamon overcomes the problem by organizing to supply the Barksdale Organization with pre-wiretapped phones. Cutty opens a boxing gym for local children but finds his poor equipment and their behavior difficult to deal with.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 Kobi and DaveKobi's other podcast is FlixwatcherDave's other podcasts are The Cinemile and ShitegeistBurnerIf you want to leave us a 30 seconds or fewer burner message, record using your favourite voice recorder app and email it to burner@theWireStripped.com or Whatsapp voice memo on our burner phone📞+447534 831 658 Thank-yousTheme tune by Sam and Martin from Song by Song Podcast: www.songbysongpodcast.comSeason 3 Images from Simon Devereux @DevzNoodles on InstagramTom Whalley - Exec Producer and EditorObe Joshua - ProducerBen Williams - Editing Follow Us OnlineWebsite: www.TheWireStripped.comEmail: Burner@TheWireStripped.comTwitter: @TheWireStrippedFacebook: www.facebook.com/TheWireStrippedInstagram: @TheWireStrippedLeave a Whatsapp voice memo on our burner phone 📞 +447534 831 658👇👇👇Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fundhttps://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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