Wired and Rewired Podcast: A First Timer’s and Long Timer’s Rewatch of The Wire

Just before their tee time at Hilton Head, Ellie and Chris review Season 5, Episode 8: Clarifications. They spend time discussing Omar's finale, McNulty struggle to wriggle free from his own web of lies, Freamon FINALLY giving Clay Davis his comeuppance, and Gus dropping any last support for Templeton.   Chapters: Intro (0:00) Prediction Scorecard (2:42) A Man For This Town (5:31) Coming Clean (32:27) Time and Place (1:03:52) Clay Gets Played (1:12:17) Dukie Be A-Rabbin' (1:20:51) Carcetti Keeps Selling His Soul (1:22:45) Gus Stands His Ground (1:30:25) Killer Cameos, Mr. Nugget's Life Lessons, and Ellie's Predictions (1:50:02) Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired.

Ellie and Chris take a break from slowly losing their minds assembling Ikea furniture to cover Season 5, Episode 7: Took. They talk about the mayor finally turning on the faucet for the police to do police work, Clay Davis battling Bond in court, Gus' starting to poke larger and larger holes in Templeton's reporting, and Kima's experience listening to parents and becoming one.   Chapters: Intro (0:00) Prediction Scorecard (2:50) The Balmy Biter (6:19) Ship His Ass to a Trial Board (24:38) So Long Savino (38:57) What Feels True (50:50) The Incredible Clay Davis (1:04:21) Mama Kima (1:25:02) Killer Cameos, Mr. Nugget's Life Lessons, and Ellie's Predictions (1:39:22) Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired.

Ellie and Chris have some donuts and milk as they review Season 5, Episode 6: The Dickensian Aspect. They discuss the response to Omar's failed ambush of Monk and Marlo's crew's failed defense, Bunk's new approach to old cases, Carcetti and the Baltimore Sun stumbling on a new issue to focus on, and McNulty possibly going a bridge too far.   Chapters: Intro (0:00) Prediction Scorecard (3:32) The Hunter Becomes the Hunted (8:29) More Than One Way to Skin a Case (30:22) You Have His Word On This (56:54) Getting Dickensian Up In Here (1:07:13) The Kidnapping (1:21:27) Killer Cameos, Mr. Nugget's Life Lessons, and Ellie's Predictions (1:44:53) Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired.

Ellie and Chris take a break from listening to R&B psych-up songs to talk about Season 5, Episode 5: React Quotes. They cover McNulty's continued push for publicity, Dukie's and Davis' efforts at fighting back, Templeton's lying for likes, and Omar's vow for vengeance.   Chapters: Intro (0:00) Prediction Scorecard (2:20) New Wiretap (7:59) Hopeless Dukie (43:43) Davis on the Rebound (55:29) Front Page News (1:06:45) Tested (1:18:24) Unlimited Overtime ... Sorta (1:24:04) Shootout (1:36:42) Killer Cameos, Mr. Nugget's Life Lessons, and Ellie's Predictions (1:41:23) Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired.

Ellie and Chris return from their Glee Club rehearsal to cover Season 5, Episode 4: Transitions. They go over Clay Davis' legal troubles, Burrell's career troubles, the Sun's reporting troubles, and McNulty and Freamon trying to stir up trouble.   Chapters: Intro (0:00) Prediction Scorecard (1:41) I'm a Rat (3:58) Out for Blood (25:15) Carrying Water (36:57) A Collegial Atmosphere (55:21) Gilding the Lily (1:08:04) New Leadership (1:31:20) Vengeance (2:00:59) Killer Cameos, Mr. Nugget's Life Lessons, and Ellie's Predictions (2:08:48) Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired.

Ellie and Chris hit the Batman ride at Six Flags before reviewing Season 5, Episode 3: Not For Attribution. They cover McNulty's scheme to get the department to pay for important investigations, including bringing in Alma to help raise awareness of the "serial killer", Prop Joe's scheme to continue to stay on Marlo's good side, Marlo's scheme to bring out Omar, and Clay Davis' scheme to stay out of prison.   Chapters: Intro (0:00) Prediction Scorecard (2:26) Red Ribbon Ripper (4:29) No One Lives Forever (41:34) Bury the Lede (48:38) Day-day All Day (1:12:38) Civilized Mother-effers (1:19:32) Killer Cameos, Mr. Nugget's Life Lessons, and Ellie's Predictions (1:44:46) Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired.

Ellie and Chris take a trip to Six Flags before breaking down Season 5, Episode 2: Unconfirmed Reports. They cover Bubbs' continued journey in coming to grips with his past, Clay Davis preparing to face the music, Marlo's scheme to get to the Greeks, and McNulty reaching the end of his rope and finding a solution to the department's budget woes.   Chapters: Intro (0:00) Prediction Scorecard (2:00) Dirty Dishes and Penance (5:31) Down with Davis (18:30) Marlo Goes for the Greek (35:33) Shining Sh*t (51:47) Trust but Verify (55:20) The Serial Killer Solution (1:12:20) Killer Cameos, Mr. Nugget's Life Lessons, and Ellie's Predictions (1:35:39) Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired.

Ellie and Chris take a break from watching a fire to discuss the premiere of Season 5, More with Less. They cover the major crimes unit chasing Marlo, the city's budget struggles hitting the police department, potential turmoil at the New Day Co-op, and the introduction of the Baltimore Sun news room.   Chapters: Intro (0:00) Lie Detectors (10:19) Major Crimes, Major Pain (15:37) On the Western Front (39:47) The Well is Dry (48:28) Bubbles on the Wagon (1:04:16) The Baltimore Sun (1:08:32) Killer Cameos, Mr. Nugget's Life Lessons, and Ellie's Predictions (1:26:11) Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired.

Ellie and Chris graduate from Season 4 with their review of Episode 13: Final Grades. They tie up most of the loose ends by reviewing what happens with each of the 4 boys, the coda of Omar's caper against Prop Joe, the beginning of building the case looking into the bodies in the vacants, and Bubbles hitting rock bottom.   Chapters: Intro (0:00) Prediction Scorecard (2:12) Bubbles Bottoms Out (4:39) Tracking the Bodies (18:46) 20 on the Dollar (38:06) Randy's New Home (58:15) Namond's New Home (1:03:14) Carcetti's Blind Ambition (1:22:00) The Bodie McNulty Connection (1:30:24) The Dukie Michael Dichotomy (1:48:59) Final Grades (1:57:18) Closing Montage (2:01:42) Killer Cameos, Mr. Nugget's Life Lessons, and Ellie's Predictions (2:15:49) Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired.

Ellie and Chris have a couple of dogs with chili and sauerkraut as they review Season 4, Episode 12: That's Got His Own. They cover Michael's continued journey towards the Game, Dukie and Namond facing new realities, Randy facing the repercussions for past transgressions, and Omar's checkmate of Prop Joe and the Co-op.   Chapters: Intro (0:00) Prediction Scorecard (3:20) Training Day (6:24) Ready for High School (8:17) Empty the Houses (26:04) Patience Is a Virtue (44:33) Burn Notice (52:04) Hot Shot (1:16:18) Cheese Stands Alone (1:27:14) Killer Cameos, Mr. Nugget's Life Lessons, and Ellie's Predictions (1:39:28) Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired.

Ellie and Chris share a couple of coddies while looking back at Season 4, Episode 11: A New Day. They enjoy Officer Walker getting his comeuppance, Daniels taking more initiative with the police department to Rawls' chagrin, Prez and Michael standing up for Randy, and Omar's confrontation of Prop Joe.   Chapters: Intro (0:00) Prediction Scorecard (2:12) Walker's Just Reward (13:24) More Scotch (23:52) Trust Fall (51:39) New Day Coop (1:14:34) The Tomb (1:25:54) Sherrod's Homecoming (1:35:17) Killer Cameos, Mr. Nugget's Life Lessons, and Ellie's Predictions (1:40:34) Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired.

Ellie and Chris feast on some Tyrone's Chicken Wings while reviewing Season 4, Episode 10: Misgivings. They cover Burrell's attempt to retake control of the police department, Herc continuing to strain his relationship with Bubbles, Randy starting to encounter the ripple effects of him telling what he knows about Lex, and a resolution to Michael's troubles.   Chapters: Intro (0:00) Prediction Scorecard (1:52) Burrell Won't Budge (5:14) Baby Booking (24:55) McNulty Passes Adulting 101 (39:46) Snitches Get Stitches (43:22) Pedos Get Punished (1:01:10) Shepherdson Wants Scores (1:10:00) Herc in Hot Water (1:25:02) Killer Cameos, Mr. Nugget's Life Lessons, and Ellie's Predictions (1:35:17) Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired.

Ellie and Chris feast on some candy that they bought in bulk while discussing Season 4, Episode 9 Know Your Place. They go over Carcetti's moves as the Mayor Elect, Carver squaring off against Namond, Michael's efforts to get rid of his step-dad, and Marlo and Omar chasing the same prey.   Chapters: Intro (0:00) Prediction Scorecard (1:57) Shake-up at the Top (5:41) A Ham-handed Herc (18:44) Not the Same Heart (32:56) Randy Like Maths Now (49:35) Stepdad Stress (57:02) Teaching to the Test (1:03:55) Aunt Kima (1:07:40) Bye Bye Andre (1:13:48) Killer Cameos, Mr. Nugget's Life Lessons, and Ellie's Predictions (1:30:22) Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired.

Ellie buys Chris a bottle of 12-year-old Mylanta before sitting down to review Season 4, Episode 8: Corner Boys. They discuss the unchartered territory that Colvin navigates Namond's class towards, Bunk dismantling Andre's story about Omar, Herc's continued attempts to find his camera, and Carcetti's first-hand look into the Baltimore Po-lice.   Chapters: Intro (0:00) Prediction Scorecard (2:05) Unchartered Territory (5:22) On Account of Andre (43:54) Castaway Camera (1:03:01) Dropping New Yorkers (1:12:13) Carcetti Probes the Po-po (1:24:28) Killer Cameos, Mr. Nugget's Life Lessons, and Ellie's Predictions (1:51:08) Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired.

Ellie beats Chris in a game of poker with a flush to his three nines before they review Season 4, Epsiode 7 Unto Others. They cover Omar's plea to Bunk, Carcetti's planning for his mayoral term, Herc's web that entangles both him and others, and Bubbles' attempt at bringing Sherrod back home.   Chapters: Intro (0:00) Prediction Scorecard (1:57) Omar, a Man with a Bounty (4:13) A Talk with Wardell (14:09) Carcetti Makes Plans (28:05) For the Birds (37:59) Dennis Keeps It in His Pants (48:39) Namond Sets Up Shop (51:58) Marlo Steals a Camera (1:16:31) A Battered Bubbles (01:18:33) Killer Cameos, Mr. Nugget's Life Lessons, and Ellie's Predictions (1:28:17) Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired.

Ellie and Chris get paid up front and go get some lake trout and a strawberry soda before review Season 4, Episode 6 Margin of Error. They cover all the election activities, Randy getting in deeper with Ms Donnelly, Herc's failed attempt at Marlo, and Marlo's play against Omar.   Chapters: Intro (0:00) Prediction Scorecard (2:56) Smear Shmear (5:03) Namond Gets a Job (22:03) The Skinny Girl Shakedown (32:01) Backing Off Braddock Again (36:34) Classroom Confinement and Confessions (42:39) Election Day Affairs (58:47) An Arrested Omar (1:18:19) Killer Cameos, Mr. Nugget's Life Lessons, and Ellie's Predictions (1:47:20) Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired.

Ellie and Chris got out early from detention so that they could review Season 4, Episode 5 Alliances. They cover the boys' continued journey through the school year, their disturbing discovery of what Snoop and Chris are doing in the vacants, the final days of the mayoral race, and Bubs failed attempt to bring Sherrod back home.   Chapters:  Intro (0:00) Prediction Scorecard (2:14) Detention and Dead Bodies (4:36) A Repudiated Royce (48:31) Marimow's Busts Go Bust (1:06:46) Kima Caught in the Middle (1:17:39) Marlo Joins the Co-op (1:28:02) Shame, Shame Sherrod (1:39:14) Killer Cameos, Mr. Nugget's Life Lessons, and Ellie's Predictions (1:44:12)   Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired.

Ellie and Chris make a couple of prank calls before they review Season 4, Episode 4 Refugees. They go over Kima's initiation to Homicide, Marlo's education by and educating of others, Bubbles' attempt to help Sherrod re-enter middle school, and how each boy continues to navigate his world in his own way.   Chapters: Intro (0:00) Prediction Scorecard (2:55) Kima's Initiaton (5:51) Untouchable Marlo (31:38) The Unit Killer (1:09:08) Sherrod Social Promotion (1:12:50) Truants at Tillman (1:27:21) Royce Widens the Rift (2:03:28) Killer Cameos, Mr. Nugget's Life Lessons, and Ellie's Predictions (1:59:51) Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired.

Ellie and Chris have their proper uniforms on as they review the first day of school for the boys in Season 4, Episode 3 Home Rooms. They cover the mayoral race between Royce and Carcetti, Prez's and the boys' first day at Tilghman Middle, Colvin's new career opportunity, and Omar's triumphant return.   Intro (0:00) Prediction Scorecard (3:36) Political Warfare (7:30) Old Times (22:40) Ultimatum for Bodie (26:33) New Day, New Deal ... (40:31) Domestic Life for Omar (43:57) New Leadership for Major Crimes (55:14) Once a Cop, Always a Cop (1:13:56) F Prezbo (1:34:32) Killer Cameos, Mr. Nugget's Life Lessons, and Ellie's Predictions (1:59:51)   Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired.

Ellie and Chris do a little grizzly bear hunting before they review Season 4, Episode 2, Soft Eyes. They review Herc interrupting Mayor Royce's ... meeting, Namond's family dynamic, Bunk's search for his shooter, and the Major Crimes unit serving up subpoenas.   Chapters: Intro (0:00) Prediction Scorecard (2:08) Blowjobs and Battleships (5:32) Back to School Shopping (18:09) Looking for Lex (38:29) Target Practice (46:17) Serving Up Subpoenas (48:04) Dennis' Prospects (1:07:00) The Math ain't Mathin' (1:14:08) Prez's Ring of Fire (1:21:03) The Debate (1:29:38) Killer Cameos, Mr. Nugget's Life Lessons, and Ellie's Predictions (1:36:09) Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired.

Ellie and Chris clock out early to get their school clothes before covering Season 4, Episode 1, Boys of Summer. They cover the introduction of the middle-schoolers, Bodie's new post-Barksdale corner, the Detail chasing Marlo, and Carcetti trying to survive the election.   Chapters:  Intro (0:00) Marlo's Mausoleum (6:37) Dialing for Dollars (14:16) Urine Trouble (34:16) The Wiretaps That Just Keep Giving (51:39) Carver makes Friends (59:59) Stand and Deliver ... sort of (1:09:35) Lex Loser (1:17:09) Killer Cameos, Mr. Nugget's Life Lessons, and Ellie's Predictions (1:38:35) Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired.

Ellie and Chris toss a couple more beer cans on the roof of the station after they review Season 3, Episode 12, Mission Accomplished. They cover the fallout from Stringer Bell, the Unit finally catching up with Avon, Brother Mouzone and Omar parting ways, and the political ramifications of Hamsterdam.   Chapters: Intro (0:00) Prediction Scorecard (2:08) Roiling Royce (5:08) Bell in a Body Bag (8:41) A Conflicted Avon (16:32) Mission Accomplished (19:40) Dante (50:39) Hamsterdamage (53:08) Dennis' Propsects (1:03:08) Fallout (1:06:09) Montage (1:31:07) Killer Cameos, Mr. Nugget's Life Lessons, and Ellie's Predictions (1:49:29) Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired.</description>

Ellie and Chris donate to join the Gold Circle Club as they review Emmy-nominated Middle Ground (Season 3, Episode 11). They discuss the culmination of the Detail's long-lived pursuit of Stringer Bell, Dennis and Bubs taking on new proteges, and the crossed paths of Avon and Stringer.   Chapters:     Intro (0:00)     Prediction Scorecard (3:56)     Tag Team (4:47)     Carcetti Sees the Ugly (10:27)     Stringer Is Hung Out to Dry (27:36)     Dennis and Bubs Proteges (57:47)     McNulty Is Beaten to the Punch (1:11:28)     Killer Cameos, Mr. Nugget's Life Lessons, and Ellie's Predictions (1:39:38)   Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired.

Even though they got the bingo tonight, Ellie and Chris take the time to review Season 3, Episode 10: Reformation. They cover the Coop's Crisis of Leadership, Colvin facing the music at Comstat, and the Detail finally breaking through the burner obstacles.     Chapters:     Intro (0:00)     Prediction Scorecard (2:05)     Call It a Crisis of Leadership (5:08)     Colvin Comes Clean (27:51)     With Friends Like Carcetti Who Needs Enemies (51:32)     Calvin's New Con (55:42)     Mouzone-ing In On Omar (1:24:31)     Coach Dennis (1:37:53)     Killer Cameos, Mr. Nugget's Life Lessons, and Ellie's Predictions (1:49:14)   Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired.

Ellie and Chris know better than to disrespect a Sunday morning as they recap Season 3, Episode 9, Slapstick. They cover among other things Prez' disastrous turn down the wrong alley, Dennis' journey through the bureacracy, and Stringer violating the Sunday truce.     Intro (0:00)     Prediction Scorecard (2:30)     A Racial Component to Consider (8:42)     Permits, Permits, Permits (52:25)     Herc Be Snitchin' (57:46)     Carcetti for Council President??? (1:09:53)     Breaking the Sunday Truce (1:12:49)     Don't Mess with Omar's Grandmama (1:43:24)     Killer Cameos, Mr. Nugget's Life Lessons, and Ellie's Predictions (1:48:29)     Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired.

Ellie and Chris play around with the Make-a-Face while they recap Season 3, Episode 8, Moral Midgetry. They discuss the state of Hamsterdam, Dennis' (former Cutty) first steps on his new journey, the Detail's pursuit of the Trac phones, and the fractures starting to form in the Barksdale organization.   Chapters:  Intro (0:00) Prediction Scorecard (2:33) Carcetti Gets Schooled (6:29) Help for Hamsterdam (13:15) My Dennis (29:22) Tracking Trac Phones (43:11) Home, James (1:09:56) The Chump Brothers (1:10:50) Killer Cameos, Mr. Nugget's Life Lessons, and Ellie's Predictions (1:59:25) Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired.

Ellie and Chris do a taste test of Bushmills versus Jamesons while they cover Season 3, Episode 7, Back Burners. They unpack Omar's gift to Bunk, Carcetti's and Marlo's chess moves, Carver and Colvin doing for Hamsterdam while McNulty and Kima discover it, and Ellie reignites her love of Cutty thanks to his search for a second chance.   Chapters:  Intro (0:00)  Prediction Scorecard (3:50)  Neatly Wrapped Present for Bunk (7:03)  Carcetti's Next Power Play (17:27)  Hamsterdam Needs a Babysitter's Club (28:45)  Marlo Raises Rats with Wings (51:19)  Avon's Threats and Stringer Sweats and Frets (56:08)  Break-ups and Booty Calls (1:12:58)  Ellie Hearts Cutty Again (1:49:20)  Killer Cameos, Mr. Nugget's Life Lessons, and Ellie's Predictions (1:59:25) Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired.

Ellie and Chris don a couple of big, white t-shirts as they review Season 3, Episode 6, Homecoming. They cover the war starting between Avon and Marlo, the continuing evolution of Hamsterdam, Bunk meeting with Omar, and Kima and McNulty's last-ditch effort to have the unit turn its focus back to Stringer.   Chapters: Baghdad and Businessmen (7:46) Hamsterdam Heats Up (47:35) Carcetti Lays the Groundwork (59:35) Bunk is Back (1:11:43) Kima and McNulty's Workaround (1:27:11)   Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired.

Ellie and Chris crack open a case of PBR while they cover Season 3, Episode 5, Straight and True. They discuss Stringer's attempt to woo Marlo, Colvin's attempt to woo the mid-level dealers, and Carcetti's attempt to woo the mayor into protecting witnesses.   Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired.

Ellie and Chris ain't getting their heads up as they discuss Season 3 Episode 4, Amsterdam. They cover Cutty's attempt to stay on the straight, Colvin's attempt to offer the corner boys amnesty for selling drugs, and McNulty's attempt to reel Stringer back in.   Chapters: Intro (0:00) Welcome to Hamsterdam (4:05) Looking for a Glock in a Haystack (23:15) Stringer: Dealer to Developer (31:02) Carcetti for Mayor (1:16:32) Welcome Back Cutty (1:20:57) Killer Cameos, Mr. Nugget's Life Lessons, and Ellie's Predictions (1:36:30) Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired.

Ellie and Chris reviewing Season 3, Episode 3 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 in the Western, Omar's heist gone wrong, and the legacy left behind by producer Bob Colesberry (aka Ray Cole).   Chapters:  Intro (0:00) Cutty's Closed Door (6:30) Omar 1, Barksdale 1 (14:06) Colvin at Comstat (42:57) Major Crimes Moves On (58:33) Carcetti the Cheater (1:12:36) Rest in Peace Ray (1:15:46) Killer Cameos, Mr. Nugget's Life Lessons, and Ellie's Predictions (1:26:19)   Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired.

Ellie and Chris go looking for the Edwin Allen Poe house as they discuss Season 3, Episode 2: All Due Respect. They discuss the dog fight and ensuing war between Cheese and Daz, the bond beginning to form between Burrell and Colvin, Cutty's attempt to stay legit, and the unusual relationship between Herc and Carver and Poot and Bodie.   Chapters: Intro (0:00) Listener Mail (woo-hoo!) (3:05) Prediction Scorecard (5:30) Cutty for Hire (7:28) Make Way for Marlo (10:15) Who's Your Dog (24:05) Carcetti Wheels and Deals (1:07:20) Power Hitters to Paper Bags (1:15:42) Killer Cameos, Mr. Nugget's Life Lessons, and Ellie's Predictions (1:46:01)   Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired.

Chair recognizes Ellie and Chris as they keep doing the same thing over and over, this time reviewing Season 3, Episode 1: Time After Time. They cover Stringer's New Business Model (10:44), What Cutty is Up To (16:46), Bubs and Johnny Keep Getting Burnt (27:51), The Detail's Diminishing Returns (34:51), Marla Daniels for City Council (58:11), and Colvin's Got No Effs Left to Give (1:01:50).   Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired.

Ellie and Chris take a field trip to a hotel at the harbor to discuss the season 2 finale, Port in a Storm. They wrap up all the Season 2 story lines and take a peak at what may be coming in Season 3.   Chapters: (04:30) Frank's Fate (19:20) Nick and the Detail (47:13) Closing the Case on the Can (01:03:04) The Barksdales and Brother (01:25:46) The World Keeps Turning Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired.

Ellie and Chris enjoy two hot dogs and a strawberry soda while discussing Season 2, Episode 11, Bad Dreams. They review the showdown between Omar and Brother Mouzone and follow Frank's efforts to protect his union and his family after the Unit makes its final push to take down the Greeks' organization.   Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired.

Ellie and Chris feed the meter before diving into Season 2, Episode 10, Storm Warnings. They cover Ziggy's final, disastrous act, Brother Mouzone establishing his presence with authority, and Valchek's deploying of the Feds and ultimate descent on the Unit.   Chapters: Don't Mess with Mouzone (3:40) Zig Takes a Zag (24:00) FBI Are Friends (45:45) Music, Killer Cameos, and Mr. Nugget's Life Lessons (1:24:15) Predictions (1:29:20)   Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired.

Ellie and Chris go undercover as out-of-town salespeople as they discuss Season 2, Episode 9, Stray Rounds. They discuss the tragic events surrounding Bodie's attempt at a hostile takeover, McNulty's "successful" sting at the brothel, and Stringer's decision to partner with Prop Joe while Avon brings in muscle to defend their territory.   Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired.   Chapters: Previous Predictions (1:45) Broadus to Brother (3:53) Ziggy's Next Play (38:32) Lazy Boys and Davinas (47:36) Killer Cameos, Music Drops, and Mr. Nugget's Life Lessons (1:18:08) Ellie's Predictions (1:22:48)

Ellie and Chris hit an all-night diner and enjoy some scrapple as they discuss Season 2, Episode 8, Duck and Cover. They go over how the different threads of Season 2 are now 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.   Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired.   Chapters: Previous Predictions (1:52) Squatters' Rights (4:35) What the Duck? (10:43) The Too-Big-For-A-Title Chapter (19:00) Daniels Throws McNulty a Lifeline (46:48) Killer Cameos, Music Drops, and Mr. Nugget's Life Lessons (1:04:49) Ellie's Predictions (1:10:48)

Ellie and Chris stand up to the modern urban crime environment as they discuss Season 2, Episode 7: Backwash. They cover the fallout from D'Angelo'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.   Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired.

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.   Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired.

Ellie and Chris fight against getting pulled under as they cover Episode 5 of Season 2. They talk through Frank making a devil's bargain for his union while Nick and Ziggy trying to get Ziggy out from under his debts to Cheese. They also cover McNulty's two journeys, the Detail getting started, and Bunk and Beadie finding a lead into the Jane Does.   Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired.

When Ellie and Chris watch Hard Cases, they gonna dance. We cover all the details as the season starts to pick up speed, with the Unit coming back together, Nick and Zig taking on another caper, and McNulty roping in Bubs to track down Omar.   Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired.

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, Ziggy and Nick's camera caper, and Frank doing everything he can to keep his union together.   Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired.

Episode 2, you look like you could use a good cup of coffee. Ellie and Chris 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. Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired.

Yo, that be the Season Premiere of the second season of The Wire. Let's hear that sh*t. Ellie talks through her experience of learning about a whole new set of characters the season will follow 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. Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired.

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.   Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired.

Ellie and Chris review Episode 12, Cleaning Up, in which the title pretty much says it all. Even though the Barksdale organization 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.   Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired. | Bluesky | Instagram

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.   Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired: Bluesky | Instagram

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.   Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired.

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. Send feedback to our e-mail: [email protected]. You can follow us on all social media by searching for @wiredandrewired.