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Wired and Rewired @wiredandrewired.bsky.social · 9d

As mentioned in our latest episode covering "Middle Ground", here's the article covering the Queens-based Drug Ring that devised their tactics by watching The Wire: www.nytimes.com/2005/01/15/n...

Police Say a Queens Drug Ring Watched Too Much Television (Published 2005)

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Wired and Rewired @wiredandrewired.bsky.social · 22d

Ellie and Chris know better than to disrespect a Sunday morning as they recap S3, Ep9, Slapstick. They cover Prez’ disastrous turn down the wrong alley, Dennis’ journey through the bureacracy, and Stringer violating the Sunday truce. #wiredandrewired #wiredandrewiredpodcast #thewire #thewirepodcast

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Wired and Rewired @wiredandrewired.bsky.social · Aug 30

Ellie and Chris crack open a case of PBR while they cover S3, Ep5, Straight and True. They discuss Stringer’s attempt to woo Marlo, Colvin’s attempt to woo mid-level dealers, and Carcetti’s attempt to woo the mayor into protecting witnesses. #thewire #wiredandrewired #wiredandrewiredpodcast

Wired and Rewired @wiredandrewired.bsky.social · Aug 22

Ellie and Chris ain’t getting their heads up as they discuss S3 Ep 4, Amsterdam. They cover Cutty’s attempt to stay straight, Colvin’s amnesty offer to the corner boys, and McNulty’s attempt to reel Stringer back in. #thewire #thewirepodcast #wiredandrewired #wiredandrewiredpodcast #thewirefans

Wired and Rewired @wiredandrewired.bsky.social · Aug 14

Ellie and Chris reviewing S3, Ep3 Dead Soldiers ain’t no 40-degree day. They follow Cutty’s attempt to return to regular life, Colvin’s plan to bring the crime rate down, Omar’s heist gone wrong, and the legacy left behind by producer Bob Colesberry (aka Ray Cole). #thewirepodcast #wiredandrewired

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Wired and Rewired @wiredandrewired.bsky.social · Aug 7

Ellie and Chris look for the Edwin Allen Poe house as they discuss S3, Ep2: All Due Respect. They discuss the dog fight, the bond forming between Burrell and Colvin, Cutty's staying legit, and the relationship between Herc and Carver and Poot and Bodie. #thewirepodcast #thewire #wiredandrewired

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Wired and Rewired @wiredandrewired.bsky.social · Aug 2

Chair recognizes Ellie and Chris as they keep doing the same thing over and over, this time reviewing S3, Ep1: Time After Time. E-mail us: [email protected].

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Wired and Rewired @wiredandrewired.bsky.social · Jul 18

Ellie and Chris enjoy two hot dogs and a strawberry soda while discussing S2, Ep11, Bad Dreams. They review the showdown between Omar and Mouzone and follow Frank's efforts to protect his union after the Unit makes its final push to take down the Greeks.

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Wired and Rewired @wiredandrewired.bsky.social · Jun 25

Ellie and Chris hit an all-night diner and enjoy some scrapple as they discuss S2ep8, Duck and Cover. They go over how the threads of S2 are being weaved together as they discuss the detail's pursuit of Frank and the Greeks, Frank's response, and Ziggy's continued self-destructive behavior.

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Wired and Rewired @wiredandrewired.bsky.social · Jun 19

Ellie and Chris discuss S2, Ep7: Backwash. They cover the fallout from Dee’s death, Nick’s foray into drug dealing, Herc and Carver’s doomed surveillance attempt, and the Unit first steps towards uncovering the Greeks’ operations. #wiredandrewired #wiredandrewiredpodcast #thewire #thewirepodcast

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Wired and Rewired @wiredandrewired.bsky.social · Jun 12

S2E6 is here! Chris is gonna hear about how he spilled the beans come Thanksgiving time, but he and Ellie forge on as they cover D’Angelo’s Second Act, McNulty’s Retirement, and Nick’s negotiations with both the Greeks and his own principles. #wiredandrewired #thewire #thewirepodcast

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Wired and Rewired @wiredandrewired.bsky.social · Jun 6

Ellie and Chris fight against getting pulled under as they cover Ep5 S2. In this one Frank makes a devil’s bargain for his union while Nick tries to get Zig out his debts.They also cover McN’s two journeys, the Detail’s start, and Bunk and Beadie’s lead.
#wiredandrewired #thewire #thewirepodcast

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Wired and Rewired @wiredandrewired.bsky.social · May 30

When Ellie and Chris watch Hard Cases, they gonna dance. We cover the Unit coming back together, Nick and Zig taking on another caper, and McNulty roping in Bubs to track down Omar. E-mail: [email protected]. #wiredandrewired #wiredandrewiredpodcast #thewire #thewirepodcast

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Wired and Rewired @wiredandrewired.bsky.social · May 22

Omar back!
We wear plainclothes while covering Episode 3 to offset the tweedy impertinence and pinstripe lawyerly affectation of Freamon and Bunk. Ellie and Chris also discuss the investigation into the deaths of the women in the can and McNulty’s futile attempt to help.

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Wired and Rewired @wiredandrewired.bsky.social · May 14

Has Bunk ever been sexier?
Join us for ep 2 season 2 in which we first acknowledge Ellie’s amazing predicting skills before covering McNulty’s shenanigans with Beattie to get Rawls to eat the murders and the beef between Valchek and Sabotka gets cooking. #wiredandrewired #thewire #thewirepodcast

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Wired and Rewired @wiredandrewired.bsky.social · May 10

We’re baaaack! It’s time for season 2! Ellie learns about a whole new set of characters while Chris tries to provide as much spoiler-free info as he can to clear up any confusion. They also follow up on some familiar faces from Season 1 and discuss what’s in store for the season.

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Wired and Rewired @wiredandrewired.bsky.social · Apr 19

“Real POlice.” That’s our Kima.
Ellie and Chris wrap up Season 1 by recapping Episode 13, Sentencing. They cover both the Unit’s successes and failures in their pursuit of the Barksdale organization, and they discuss the setup for the future of some of the characters for Season 2.

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Wired and Rewired @wiredandrewired.bsky.social · Apr 11

RIP Wallace! Ellie and Chris review S1ep12, Cleaning Up. Even though the Barksdale org does its best to tie up loose ends, it still can't evade the Unit entirely. Meanwhile, Daniels tries to prevent Burrell and the department from cleaning up the Unit before their work is done.

two young men are standing next to each other and one of them is saying this is me . right here .

ALT: two young men are standing next to each other and one of them is saying this is me . right here .

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Wired and Rewired @wiredandrewired.bsky.social · Apr 1

Everyone is in reaction mode after Kima’s shooting during the failed bust with Orlando. The Barksdales circle the wagons while also giving up one of their own, and the police department looks for retribution. Ellie and Chris cover both angles as they recap Episode 11, The Hunt.

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Wired and Rewired @wiredandrewired.bsky.social · Mar 25

Ms Kima… gotta give her some love.

Ellie and Chris cover one of the most difficult episodes of Season 1, The Cost. They discuss all the ways that the cost is now coming due, and they work through their feelings brought up by the dramatic climax of the episode.

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Wired and Rewired @wiredandrewired.bsky.social · Mar 22

Season 1, ep 9: Game Day - Ellie and Chris have some fun following games that the unit, the Barksdale Organization, and Omar play in Episode 9, Game Day. We also meet a new player in the game who might be the opposing king on the game’s chess board.

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Wired and Rewired @wiredandrewired.bsky.social · Mar 7

We could all use a statue of St Anthony now and again. 🙏 In S1 ep7 Ellie and Chris cover shakeups in the Barksdale organization and say bye-bye Birdy! Find us wherever you listen to podcasts. #thewire #thewirequotes #thewirefans #thewirepodcast #wiredandrewired #wiredandrewiredpodcast

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Wired and Rewired @wiredandrewired.bsky.social · Feb 25

Sure you are Bodie. Sure you are. 😉 This and other whoppers told on S1 Ep6: The Wire. Check out our take on Dee and Shardeen, Daniel’s calling BS, and Omar’s surprising turn to informant. Find us wherever you find podcasts. #thewire #wiredandrewired #thewirepodcast #thewirequotes #thewirefans

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Wired and Rewired @wiredandrewired.bsky.social · Feb 18

And the cheese stands alone. (I mean, I’d give him a wide berth too.) Our take on Season 1, Episode 5 The Pager just dropped. Join us as we say bye to Bailey, welcome back to Bodie, and be careful to Brandon! #thewire #thewirefans #wiredandrewired #thewirepodcast #thewirequotes

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Wired and Rewired @wiredandrewired.bsky.social · Feb 12

Our take on season 1, episode 4, Old Cases just dropped. Find out why Chris thinks if you don’t like this episode, you’re just not going to like the Wire. Join us wherever you listen to podcasts. #thewire #thewirequotes #thewirefans #thewirepodcast #wiredandrewired #wiredandrewiredpodcast

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