The Wire at 20 - Podcast Rankings and reviews

I was just so thrilled when I saw that this podcast was up. I have watched all seasons of The Wire at least 6 times, and I love the interviews with the actors and creators behind the scenes. I love to hear all of the stories about what was going on during filming. I love to hear about how the series got started and about the message it was trying to convey of the culture and the struggles of Baltimore. I’m a fan of Homicide, and We Own This City, painting a clear picture of decades of life on the streets of Baltimore. Thank you for this podcast! Will recommend it to all of my friends who are fans of the show!

Insights from the producers, directors and some of the cast are of the sort that a Wire fanatic craves. Tales of the camaraderie and respect between cast members are also heartwarming and often pretty amusing.

Meth’s hosting can be a little contrived but he otherwise navigates the varied themes and interviews of the series well.

The biggest surprise is that Idris Elba’s swoll head is able to fit down the dodgy phone line he uses.

Not in Shakespeare or Tolstoy or any movie or series or anything. Absolutely stunning work of art. Almost unbearably poignant yet compulsively watchable. To have Method Man hosting and gathering cast and crew - literally delighted this is being produced.

I was a community based advocate in Baltimore for 6 years from Cherry Hill to Edmondson Village to Highlandtown literally every neighborhood in the city then a middle school teacher for 3 years at Highlandtown Middle School until 1999. This is by far the most realistic/best show to ever be produced. Everything is REAL. Love that Cheese is the host of this podcast and appreciate the guests and commentary from David Simon and Ed Burns. Can watch this show over and over.