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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.

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 )👇👇👇👇👇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.

"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.

"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.

"...while you're waiting for moments that never come" - FreamonOur Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire )👇👇👇👇👇https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped Episode SynopsisA Barksdale crew member violates the long-standing but unspoken Sunday morning truce when he tries to kill Omar. There is increasing discontent among the co-op over the Barksdale/Stanfield turf war. The deacon convinces Colvin to introduce public health programs in the tolerant zones and the Western District officers are dismayed at the apparent permanence of the endeavor. A murder takes place in the "Hamsterdam" tolerant zone and Carver moves the body out of loyalty to Colvin. Carver's partner Herc reaches a breaking point and calls the press about the tolerant zones. The Major Case Unit begin to build probable cause for their wiretaps but are worried that the dealers change phones too frequently. Roland "Prez" Pryzbylewski shoots another officer in a case of night time mistaken identity. Carcetti finds a potential ally in State Delegate Odell Watkins and organizes state funding for witness protection.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.

We launched a Patreon 👉WWW.PATREON.COM/THEWIRESTRIPPED 👈 and will be donating money to the Ella Thompson Fund, which is supported by The Wire and its production team.We were lucky enough to talk to Domenick "Herc" Lombardozzi. He was kindly gave us time in his busy schedule to talk about all things "The Wire" and his role as Herc!Dom has just started his own podcast called Dom's Den.Links for Dom's Den Podcast - tell him we (@TheWireStripped) sent you!:SPOTIFYiTunesYou can follow Dom on his Instagram @domenicklombardozzi - where you can also find the links to his podcast and site.This is a preview of that episode if you want to listen to the whole interview go to our Patreon WWW.PATREON.COM/THEWIRESTRIPPED to listen right now!The first Patreon exclusive interview there is a full interview with Chris Bauer talking exclusively to us about his role as "Frank Sobotka" in Season 2.To listen now head to 👉WWW.PATREON.COM/THEWIRESTRIPPED 👈!Follow Us OnlineWebsite: www.TheWireStripped.comTwitter: @TheWireStrippedFacebook: www.facebook.com/TheWireStrippedInstagram: @TheWireStripped See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"Crawl, walk, and then run." - Clay DavisOur Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire )👇👇👇👇👇https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped Episode SynopsisCarcetti flouts his advisors' counsel and pressures Burrell over witness protection. The Major Case Unit track the buyer of phones for the Barksdale Organization. Brianna and McNulty sit down for a heart-to-heart. Avon dispatches the troops to track Omar and tries to ensnare Marlo in a trap. Avon is wounded when Marlo senses the trap and then wrestles with a revelation by Stringer. A local deacon helps Cutty to plan a new life and is dismayed at the standard of life for drug users in Colvin's tolerant zones. Stringer reveals to Avon that he arranged for the murder of D'Angelo.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.

"Conscience do cost." - ButchieOur Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire )👇👇👇👇👇https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped Episode SynopsisDaniels sees the reason his unit was reassigned and tells McNulty he will have to leave as he cannot trust him. The unit find that the drug dealers are using disposable phones and begin to formulate an investigative strategy. Marlo dispatches a drive-by on a Barksdale corner from the calm of his pigeon coop. Carcetti pressures the mayor over witness protection. The Western District officers begin to become dissatisfied with policing Colvin's tolerant zones.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.

"Just a gangster, I suppose." - Avon BarksdaleOur Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire )👇👇👇👇👇https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped Episode SynopsisStringer gets an education in construction management and explores the opportunities of Colvin's new drug tolerant zones. Meanwhile Avon initiates a war over territory with Marlo but is dismayed at the ineptitude of his people when several are killed while attempting a drive-by shooting. Cutty realises that he is unable to kill and leaves Barksdale with Avon's blessing. A frustrated Colvin unleashes the troops on the corner boys ignoring his new edict. Carcetti manipulates another councilman into joining the mayoral race in order to divide the city's black votes while concealing his own intention to run. McNulty and Greggs are ready to give up on targeting Stringer when the new violence gives them another reason. However, they must go behind Daniels' back to have the unit reassigned as he is angry about their disloyalty to date.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.

"I had such fuckin' hopes for us." - McNultyOur Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire )👇👇👇👇👇https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped This episode features the voices of:Robert Wisdom - Bunny ColvinBrian Anthony Wilson - Detective HolleyAiden Gillen - CarcettiProfessor David Nutt - Drug expertAndy Brassel - PodcasterThanks 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 Episode SynopsisFrustrated in his grass-roots reform efforts, Colvin arms himself with intelligence from the Major Case Unit and approaches the mid-level drug dealers instead. McNulty sees Stringer is now unreachable as a drug target because of his ties to a legitimate business. Stringer throws a welcome home party for Avon and launches a citywide co-op for drug dealers but fails to recruit West side rival, Marlo. Greggs follows Stanfield to his meeting with Stringer. Dissent spreads in Omar's crew over his bloody-minded pursuit of the Barksdale Organization.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.

We launched a Patreon 👉WWW.PATREON.COM/THEWIRESTRIPPED 👈 and will be donating money to the Ella Thompson Fund, which is supported by The Wire and its production team.We were lucky enough to talk to the lead casting director of The Wire, Alexa Fogel.The first question that we ask our cast members that come onto the show is "how did you get onto The Wire". The almost always say "Alexa Fogel got me that part" - so we thought it would be great to hear first hand from her about how she cast the show! This is a preview of that episode if you want to listen to the whole interview go to our Patreon WWW.PATREON.COM/THEWIRESTRIPPED to listen right now!NB - most of these interviews were never meant to be aired fully and in particular Kobi's rambling questions were never supposed to be heard, but we thought it would be more real, raw and fun for you to hear that he's perhaps not as composed as on the show.The first Patreon exclusive interview there is a full interview with Chris Bauer talking exclusively to us about his role as "Frank Sobotka" in Season 2.To listen now head to 👉WWW.PATREON.COM/THEWIRESTRIPPED 👈!Follow Us OnlineWebsite: www.TheWireStripped.comTwitter: @TheWireStrippedFacebook: www.facebook.com/TheWireStrippedInstagram: @TheWireStripped See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"Why you got to go and fuck with the program?" - FruitOur Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire )👇👇👇👇👇https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped This episode features the voices of:Robert Wisdom - Bunny ColvinThuliso Dingwall - KenardBrian Anthony Wilson - Detective HolleyAiden Gillen - CarcettiProfessor David Nutt - Drug expertAndrew Johnstone -Andy Brassel - PodcasterThanks 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 Episode SynopsisWest Baltimore residents get some surprising straight talk from Colvin at a community meeting. Colvin has little success convincing area drug dealers to relocate to his tolerant zones. Carcetti reveals his mayoral political ambitions and pursues a campaign manager. Cutty gives up his attempts at straight work and joins the Barksdale Organization. Avon is paroled after 26 months of incarceration. Stringer continues to invest in property development.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.

"The gods will not save you." - BurrellOur Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund👇👇👇👇👇https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped This episode features the voices of:Robert Wisdom - Bunny ColvinDeirdre Lovejoy - Rhonda PearlmanThuliso Dingwall - KenardBrian Anthony Wilson - Detective HolleyAiden Gillen - CarcettiProfessor David Nutt - Drug expertAndrew Johnstone -Andy Brassel - PodcasterThanks 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 Episode SynopsisColvin attends the weekly comstat meeting, when another Major is fired as a result of Carcetti's pressure to reduce crime. Carcetti then uses the press to defer heat from the police department onto the mayor, to test his tenacity. Colvin looks for areas where he can turn a blind eye to drug dealing, unbeknownst to his superiors. Omar and his crew scope out a Barksdale stash house, and decide to attack it despite its heavy fortifications. A shootout ensues, with deaths on both sides. When the Major Case Unit is instructed to pursue a new, unrelated target McNulty refuses to divert his attention from the Barksdale Organization.Cutty visits an old flame. Bodie's crew are beaten for encroaching on Marlo Stanfield's territory.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.

"There's never been a paper bag." - ColvinOur Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund👇👇👇👇👇https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped This episode features the voices of:Robert Wisdom - Bunny ColvinMelanie Nicholls King - CherylClarke Peters - Lester FreamonFrankie Faison - BurrellAiden Gillen - CarcettiLeo Fitzpatrick - Johnny WeeksProfessor David Nutt - Drug expertAlexa Fogel - Casting Director for "The Wire"Dave Pickering - (Podcaster)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 Episode SynopsisThe season starts midway into the Major Case Unit's unsuccessful investigation into the Barksdale criminal enterprise. With their recent efforts fruitless, to the dismay of the squad, Pearlman and Daniels consider dropping the wiretaps. Carver finds himself in command of an incompetent group of policemen in the Western District. Bodie, Poot, and Puddin reminisce about their days living and working in the 221 tower before it is demolished in an effort to curb the drug trade.At a Barksdale Organization meeting, new head enforcer Slim Charles suggests that more territory is required and should be taken by force if needed; Stringer maintains that product is the cornerstone of their operation. Dennis "Cutty" Wise, a legendary enforcer, is released from incarceration with an offer of work from Avon.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.

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 👉WWW.PATREON.COM/THEWIRESTRIPPED 👈 and will be donating money to the Ella Thompson Fund, which is supported by The Wire and its production team.This episode is a repost and an example of the types of interviews that we will be sharing ONLY with our Patreon supporters! We hope you enjoy it and decide to join us there!The first Patreon exclusive interview there is a full interview with Chris Bauer talking exclusively to us about his role as "Frank Sobotka" in Season 2.To listen now head to 👉WWW.PATREON.COM/THEWIRESTRIPPED 👈!**Spoilers for all 5 seasons of The Wire - proceed with caution**We were lucky enough to speak with Wendell Pierce aka "The Bunk" about his time before, during and after The Wire. We chat about how he first got the part of Bunk Moreland, his favourite scenes and season and what he initially thought of the show after watching the first episodes!Wendell talks candidly about his relationship with Dominic West and how they bounced off each other from the start through to, his regrets and the moment that he nearly quit the show.You can follow Wendell Pierce on Twitter (Tell him we sent you!)@WendellPierceFollow Us OnlineWebsite: www.TheWireStripped.comTwitter: @TheWireStrippedFacebook: www.facebook.com/TheWireStrippedInstagram: @TheWireStripped See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"Don't matter how many times you get burnt, you just keep doin' the same." - BodieOur Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund👇👇👇👇👇https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped This episode features the voices of:Robert Wisdom - Bunny ColvinWendell Pierce - BunkJoilet F Harris - Officer Caroline MasseyAiden Gillen - CarcettiJohn Doman - RawlsMelvin Jackson Jr - BernardJoe Kiely (Podcaster - Shitegeist)Andrew Johnstone (Podcaster)Andy Brassell (Podcaster - The Football Ramble)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 Episode SynopsisThe season starts midway into the Major Case Unit's unsuccessful investigation into the Barksdale criminal enterprise. With their recent efforts fruitless, to the dismay of the squad, Pearlman and Daniels consider dropping the wiretaps. Carver finds himself in command of an incompetent group of policemen in the Western District. Bodie, Poot, and Puddin reminisce about their days living and working in the 221 tower before it is demolished in an effort to curb the drug trade.At a Barksdale Organization meeting, new head enforcer Slim Charles suggests that more territory is required and should be taken by force if needed; Stringer maintains that product is the cornerstone of their operation. Dennis "Cutty" Wise, a legendary enforcer, is released from incarceration with an offer of work from Avon.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.

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 📞+447534 831 658 Episode SynopsisThe stevedores gather for work as a floating corpse is pulled from the water. Once it is ashore, they all recognize the body as Frank Sobotka.The Greek stops pursuing Nick because the police are on his heels, and walks away from Baltimore. Nick talks to the police and positively identifies The Greek. Sergei sings and the police solve the Jane Does.The FBI visits the union hall and tells them that they need to change their leadership or face decertification. The union remains loyal and seals the destruction of their future. Urban reform begins to hit Baltimore as the docks undergo construction.Omar vows revenge against Stringer. Stringer cements his deal with Proposition Joe now that Mouzone is out of the way.Bubbles is arrested and alerts Greggs and McNulty to the relationship between Proposition Joe and Stringer Bell in exchange for his release.ThankyouTheme tune by Sam and Martin from Song bySong Podcast: www.songbysongpodcast.comSeason 2 Images from Cris Sutera:www.crissutera.co.uk 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"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 📞+447534 831 658 Episode SynopsisThe stevedores gather for work as a floating corpse is pulled from the water. Once it is ashore, they all recognize the body as Frank Sobotka.The Greek opts to stop pursuing Nick because the police are on his heels, and walks away from Baltimore.The FBI visits the union hall and tells them that they need to change their leadership or face decertification. The union remains loyal and seals the destruction of their future. Urban reform begins to hit Baltimore as the docks undergo construction.Omar vows revenge against Stringer. Stringer cements his deal with Proposition Joe now that Mouzone is out of the way.Bubbles is arrested and alerts Greggs and McNulty to the relationship between Proposition Joe and Stringer Bell in exchange for his releaseThankyouTheme tune by Sam and Martin from Song bySong Podcast: www.songbysongpodcast.comSeason 2 Images from Cris Sutera:www.crissutera.co.uk 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.