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.
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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. Clarke Peters and Dominic West discuss Season 5's divisive serial killer story arc,
Jul 21 2022 44 min
“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. Idris Elba discusses the slow dissolution of Stringer Bell and Avon Barksdale's rela
Jul 14 2022 46 min
“Remembering Michael Kenneth Williams”
The Wire created one of the most complex characters in the history of television in Omar Little, played by the late Michael Kenneth Williams. Casting director Alexa Fogel
Jul 7 2022 39 min
"A Dysfunctional Family" (with Dominic West and Clarke Peters)
The Wire has historically been known for its tight-knit family environment behind the scenes. Executive producer Nina Noble attributes their bond to the show's underdog s
Jun 30 2022 31 min
“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 gives the show its personality and energy. David Simon joins The Wire at 20 to descri
Jun 23 2022 41 min
“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 characters, Jimmy McNulty. We hear from Dominic West, Wendell Pierce, and Andre Roy
Jun 16 2022 36 min
“Free-Bey” (with Hassan Johnson)
Hassan Johnson, who played Roland “Wee-Bey” Brice, joins The Wire at 20 for an animated conversation between old friends. He and Method Man reminisce about growing up tog
Jun 9 2022 49 min
“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 Wire’s long journey to the screen and the initial challenges it faced. Series co-crea
Jun 2 2022 28 min
Coming Soon: The Wire at 20
The official 20th anniversary podcast for the HBO Original Series The Wire. Hosted by Method Man and featuring interviews with the show’s cast, crew, and creators, the 8-
May 27 2022 4 min
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A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.
I am re-watching “The Wire” for the umpteenth time and this podcast is a great supplement to the show. Method Man does a fabulous job of hosting and getting to the essence of why “The Wire” is one of the best shows (if not the best) of all time. Just quality all around.
Saffron Monsoon · Mar 2024
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!
mrs.lwright · Feb 2023
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.
TBone89plish · Aug 2022
This is a great podcast about the series. Better than the others celebrating the 20th anniversary of the show.
I didn’t realize Method Man was this good at the whole podcasting game, either. There have been a lot of tidbits about the show I first heard here.
You sort of see a lot of the characters/actors for who they are, specifically the stories about Michael K. Williams are best. Wendell Pierce, Clarke Peters and Andre Royo also seem like solid people and good storytellers about the show, probably the better ones in the podcast series.
I’m looking forward to the last few episodes of the series as they are going to be good.
Chichaser · Jul 2022
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