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Jemele Hill and Van Lathan recap, breakdown, and analyze every episode of the iconic HBO hit series, The Wire, starting from the beginning with season one.
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"Backwash" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan move along to the seventh episode of Season 2 of ‘The Wire’ to look at the class divide and the fallacy of the American dream (01:30), Frank Sobotka’s nobility (28:30), m...
Listen“All Prologue” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan look at the sixth episode of Season 2 of ‘The Wire’ and its themes (02:00), say goodbye to D’Angelo Barksdale (17:00), go through Omar’s court appearance (45:45), and more.
Listen“Undertow” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan dive into the fifth episode of Season 2 of ‘The Wire’ to examine the trust issues among the characters and who is going with or against the current (01:00), before taking...
Listen“Hard Cases” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan are onto the fourth episode of Season 2 of ‘The Wire’ to look at all the moves being made around Baltimore (02:00), Nick Sobotka and his relationships (10:00), trouble am...
Listen“Hot Shots” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan break down the third episode of Season 2 of ‘The Wire,’ its theme of desperation (02:00), union leader Frank Sobotka (17:15), McNulty getting played by Bunk and Lester (3...
Listen"Collateral Damage" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan are onto the second episode of Season 2 of ‘The Wire.’ They look at the overall feeling of powerlessness (01:00), the ruthless duo of “The Greek” and Spiros (13:00), Bria...
Listen"Ebb Tide" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan kick off Season 2 of ‘The Wire’ by looking at why the show focused on the Port of Baltimore (02:00), the introduction of the Sobotka family (10:45), Bodie’s new role in t...
ListenSeason 1 Awards from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan return to address some of the serious issues happening around the country before highlighting some of the most significant moments of the "best first season of television...
Listen“Sentencing” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan break down the season finale of ‘The Wire' Season 1 (01:00), including Daniels reprimanding Carver (12:00), Kima taking a stand in the hospital (30:00), D’Angelo being pu...
Listen"Cleaning Up" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan are on to the 12th episode of ‘The Wire' Season 1 to break down the ongoing consequences of Kima’s shooting (01:30), why Wallace was so significant (10:00), D’Angelo’s re...
Listen"The Hunt" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan return to analyze the 11th episode of ‘The Wire' Season 1 and discuss the fallout from the shooting of Kima (01:45), defense attorney Maurice Levy (09:15), the surprising...
Listen"The Cost" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan cover the shocking 10th episode of ‘The Wire' Season 1, looking at the risks everyone is willing to take (01:30), the events that lead to Kima getting shot and what makes...
Listen“Game Day” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan are on to Episode 9 of ‘The Wire' to break down Baltimore’s big game (02:00), the popular Shardene Innes (13:45), Poot getting “romantic” on a payphone (40:30), the impor...
Listen“One Arrest” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan dive into Episode 7 of ‘The Wire' and look at the progression of the detail (02:00), why Bubbles is so relatable (12:30), Walon’s powerful speech (32:30), how to look tou...
Listen"The Wire" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan get into the sixth episode of ‘The Wire' and examine the fallout from Brandon’s murder (02:00), the complex character of Wallace (09:30), Omar cooperating with the police...
Listen"The Pager" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan breakdown the fifth episode of ‘The Wire,’ including the most powerful “file this away for later” moment of the series (02:00), Pryzbylewski’s major breakthrough (19:30),...
Listen"Old Cases" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan discuss the fourth episode of ‘The Wire,’ including D’Angelo Barksdale’s story about Deirdre Kresson (02:00), an Omar Little deep dive (13:30), McNulty and Bunk’s epic tw...
Listen"The Buys" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan break down the third episode of ‘The Wire’ (02:00), including D’Angelo’s slipup during the re-up (07:00), one of the signature scenes of the first season (12:00), Bubbles...
Listen"The Detail" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan look at the second episode of ‘The Wire’ and discuss the assembly of the detail (03:00), what makes Jimmy McNulty tick (11:00), the McNugget scene (25:30), the interrogat...
Listen"The Target" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan look at the pilot episode of ‘The Wire’ and discuss the episode’s theme of “chain of command” (03:00), the fall of the Barksdale empire (08:00), a character deep-dive on ...
ListenIntroducing 'The Wire': Way Down In the Hole from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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ListenSeason 5 Awards from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On the final episode of the podcast, Jemele Hill and Van Lathan give their take on where ‘The Wire’ ranks all time in television history, and hand out some Season 5 awards. To close the episode, Va...
Listen"Late Editions" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan inch closer to the conclusion of 'The Wire' by eulogizing the character Snoop. Later in the show, they pick out their favorite scenes and decide who won the episode.
Listen“Clarifications” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan inch closer to the series finale of ‘The Wire’ with a eulogy of Omar Little (09:00). Later, the two pick some of their favorite scenes from Season 5, Episode 8 (36:00) an...
Listen"The Dickensian Aspect" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan push forward to the sixth episode of Season 5 of ‘The Wire’ with a character deep dive on detective Sydnor (14:00). Later, they recall some of their favorite scenes, incl...
Listen"React Quotes" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan move along to the fifth episode of Season 5 with a character deep-dive on Chris Partlow after discovering he has a family at home (10:00). Later in the episode, the two t...
Listen"Transitions" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan jump into the fourth episode of Season 5 of ‘The Wire’ with a deep dive on Prop Joe in response to the character’s death (09:00). Later, the two pick out some of the epis...
Listen"Not For Attribution" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Pushing forward to Episode 3 of Season 5, Jemele Hill and Van Lathan critically analyze the Baltimore Sun plot line (1:21) and how it lacks compared to other stories in the show. Scott Templeton is...
Listen"Unconfirmed Reports" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan move along to Episode 2 of the final season of ‘The Wire’ with a deep dive on sober Bubbles (09:00). Later, they dive into some of the best scenes of the episode, includi...
Listen"More With Less” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan return to close out the fifth and final season of ‘The Wire.’ Jemele discusses why she thinks it’s the most disappointing season of the show (1:20) before the duo does a ...
Listen"Final Grades" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
RIP to a real one. On this episode of ‘Way Down in the Hole,’ Jemele Hill and Van Lathan eulogize Preston “Bodie” Broadus (15:20). They run through some standout scenes from the Season 4 finale (38...
Listen"That's Got His Own" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan break down Episode 12 of Season 4 of ‘The Wire’ with a character deep dive on detective Ellis Carver. Later in the episode, the two pick some of their favorite scenes and...
Listen"A New Day" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan are just two episodes away from wrapping up this season of ‘Way Down in The Hole.’ As they unpack Season 4, Episode 11, they take a look at the beloved character Bubbles....
Listen"Misgivings" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan move along to Season 4, Episode 10 of ‘The Wire’ with a character deep dive on Clay Davis, which leads to a rare Jemele Hill sidebar on “ain’t shit” men. Later in the epi...
Listen"Know Your Place" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today’s episode of ‘Way Down in the Hole,’ Jemele Hill and Van Lathan analyze an iconic, yet slightly uncomfortable scene that takes place in a Ruth’s Chris Steak House. The two recap Episode 9 ...
Listen"Corner Boys" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan move on to Episode 8 of Season 4 of ‘The Wire’ with a deep dive into Michael Lee (18:30). Later in the episode, they pick out some of their favorite scenes (35:00) and Va...
Listen"Unto Others" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan inch closer to the end of the fourth season of ‘The Wire’ as they recap Episode 7 (5:36). Van shares one of his favorite scenes in ‘Wire’ history (32:22) and reminisces o...
Listen"Margin of Error" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan break down Episode 6 of the fourth season of ‘The Wire’ with a deep dive on De’Londa Brice (08:50). Later, they shine a light on some of their favorite scenes from the ep...
Listen"Alliances" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Voodoo, zombies, and a haunting suspicion that Chris Partlow is the mastermind behind the eerie disappearances in West Baltimore are just some of the topics mentioned in Episode 5 of Season 4 of ‘T...
Listen"Refugees" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan jump into the fourth episode of Season 4 of ‘The Wire’ with a deep dive on Randy Wagstaff (11:40). Later, the two pick out some standout scenes (33:45) and determine who ...
Listen"Home Rooms" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan discuss Season 4, Episode 3 of ‘The Wire.’ The two look back on their own middle school experiences (32:00), then break down Duquan "Dukie" Weems (11:20). They debate whi...
Listen"Soft Eyes" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan move on to Episode 2 of the fourth season of ‘The Wire’ with a character deep dive on Namond Brice (13:10). Later in the episode, they pick out some of their favorite sce...
Listen"Boys of Summer" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan are back to analyze Season 4 of ‘The Wire.’ In today’s episode, the two break down what to expect from Season 4 (0:54) and also take a look at the child actors who star i...
ListenSeason 3 Awards from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan wrap up the third season of ‘The Wire’ by giving out season awards such as Defensive Player of the Year (59:00), Best Scene (27:50), Season 3 MVP (1:04:00), and more.
Listen“Mission Accomplished” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan breakdown the season finale of Season 3 of ‘The Wire’ and the demise of the Barksdale dynasty (1:40). Later, they pick out some of the best scenes of the episode (12:20).
Listen"Middle Ground" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan react to Episode 11 of the third season of ‘The Wire’ and eulogize Stringer Bell (6:50). Later in the show, Bill Simmons joins the conversation to break down the famous S...
Listen"Reformation" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan break down Episode 10 of Season 3 of ‘The Wire’ by diving deep on Bunny Colvin (7:50), analyzing the success of Hamsterdam (23:30), and picking out some of the episode’s ...
Listen"Slapstick" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan jump into the ninth episode of Season 3 and discuss characters caught between two worlds (1:50), dive deep on Detective Pryzbylewski (11:05), and pick some of their favor...
Listen"Moral Midgetry" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan break down Episode 8 of the third season of ‘The Wire’ and the unintended consequences of many characters’ actions (1:30), the fallout between Avon Barksdale and Stringer...
Listen"Back Burners" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan push forward to Episode 7 of the third season of ‘The Wire’ to break down the impact of Bernard and Squeak’s romance on the Barksdale organization (12:30), and some of th...
Listen"Homecoming" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan turn their attention to Episode 6 of the third season of ‘The Wire’ and break down the character of Marlo Stanfield, analyze the ongoing differences between Avon and Stri...
Listen"Straight and True" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan dive into Episode 5 of the third season of 'The Wire' to explore Avon's return home from jail, the politics of Mayor Clarence Royce, best scenes from the episode, and more.
Listen“Hamsterdam” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan get into Episode 4 of the third season of ‘The Wire’ to explore the "Hamsterdam" experiment (4:00), the intentions of Howard "Bunny" Colvin (11:45), scenes that stood out...
Listen"Dead Soldiers" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan return for Episode 3 of the third season of ‘The Wire’ to look at the gradual setup for later episodes (03:00), the more information we learn about Councilman Carcetti (1...
Listen“All Due Respect” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan sit down for Episode 2 of the third season of ‘The Wire’ to analyze the foundation of the Barksdale-Stanfield war (03:00), the story of Tommy Carcetti (18:00), their favo...
Listen“Time After Time” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan kick off the third season of ‘The Wire’ by debating the overall theme (01:30), then they look into Dennis “Cutty” Wise (16:30), the opening scene of Bodie and Poot (32:30...
ListenSeason 2 Awards from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan wrap up the second season of ‘The Wire’ by giving out awards such as Best Performance (01:30), Best Boss (21:00), Best Scene (32:15), Rookie of the Year (41:45), MVP of S...
Listen"Port in a Storm" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan break down the Season 2 finale of ‘The Wire’ and the episode’s inevitable ending (01:30), if Nicky Sobotka was a victim (17:45), Stringer’s visit to Brother Mouzone in th...
Listen“Bad Dreams” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan jump into the 11th episode of Season 2 of ‘The Wire’ and its theme of the american dream (01:30), Frank Sobotka’s struggle with his life (17:45), the best scenes of the e...
Listen"Storm Warnings" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan jump into the 10th episode of Season 2 of ‘The Wire’ to identify the issue of fitting in (01:30), the uniqueness of Brother Mouzone (14:45), Valchek pushing Pryzbylewski ...
Listen"Stray Rounds" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan explore the ninth episode of Season 2 of ‘The Wire’ and its unintended consequences (01:15), the rise of Stringer Bell (09:30), McNulty’s trip to the brothel (39:00), and...
Listen"Duck and Cover" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jemele Hill and Van Lathan look at the eighth episode of Season 2 of ‘The Wire’ and the danger of a lack of self-worth (01:30), self-destructive McNulty (11:00), the dynamic between the Sobotkas (3...
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