I've said it before and I'll say it again. Jermaine played Dook so well. The kid had heart, so much heart. He'll always be one of my favorite characters from the season.
The Character Kevin on BMF reminded me of Dookie. It was really sad to see what he went through because he was an innocent civilian… same with Dookie and the other kids. I grew up in the 80’s in NYC, we all had a “dookie” and ”Kevin” in public school and those young men never had a chance. Since the wire, media have been showing young men in this light without and resolve on how we can help them be the kings that they are. We all see the emasculation of the black man but it is up to us to make sure these young men grown up to live in their purpose, avoid sucka shit and have knowledge of self.
crazy how the kids on The Wire held their own with and even outshined professional, well respected adult actors. Season 4 was the most emotional by far and these boys were at the heart of it
It was great to see them give Jermaine his praise for the work he put in with that character. He deserves an award for that role but it didn't get looked at as true art because the wire was just labeled a black show but it was truly a masterpiece and one of the greatest show every so many amazing characters and stories.
I mean his character in particular has stuck with me out of any of the kids. I forget he was literally a child killing it like that! Randy’s too!!! Coming out of Bmore I guess is why ! Those kids still running around the city😢😢😢😢
What makes this show amazing is because EVERY single character had their own story that we were invested in. We can give credit to the writing but the actors took it to another level. Glad to see you guys still rocking with each other. It’s like a high school clique reuniting and reminiscing. This was so needed!!!!!
Bro what are the odds I just started season 4 again and this is uploaded lmao. You guys are legendary, and must be proud to be part of one of the most important pieces of media in human history. I started The Wire thinking it was a police drama, just to be absolutely floored by the end that it was a microcosm of such a large picture of society.
Facts I don't think people understand the blueprint this show created for all of the current shows we watch today. From POWER, SNOWFALL, THE CHI etc. and not to mention has bread great, if not the best Black actors today who are still acting in our favorite current shows. RIP Michael Williams and Lance Reddick. Daaaamn there will never be another on like The WIRE. They set the bar with this one.
THE BOYS!!! Loved this podcast so much, really made my day. My wife and I have 5 cats, named Namond, Randy, Duquan, Mike and Omar (gotta show love to MKW) :-)
The scene where Bunk visits Randy in the group home is my fave ... just because when he was a kid, Randy wasn't street smart enough to know the games cops play ... but in the group home, he kept his mouth shut and knew how they operate, since Carv had told him he would look out for him, and he ended up getting beat up and landing in a group home
Craziest part about that whole part is that it was showing Randy turn into Bodie. Every kid had a parallel character by the end of the show. Dukie became bubbles, Namond becomes Clay Davis (They even had Clay Davis and Namond say the exact same line at different times). The writing on this show was something else.
Best part of this to me was that apology.... as a black man who struggled with taking accountability or "owing up" i think it's important to see other black men being fully transparent with each other 👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾
Man this makes my heart smile to see you guys together in this setting. MAESTRO the Randy character the one that made me want to jump through the TV and choke all of the adults that failed him. I saw so much of my childhood, families, and experiences through you all. You guys are like my lil brothers and you just don't know it. Love to see it!
Julito has such a sense of empathy and emotional maturity towards Jermaine that it’s admirable for any man that has not only experienced hardships but has also experienced the growth needed to be supportive of his fellow man.❤
i can't think of better performances by child actors, thats why season 4 will always be my favorite one. appreciate y'all sharing these stories, stay blessed!
Do a version of "Talking Sopranos". Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa hosted the definitive Sopranos re-watch podcast. You boys have got the chemistry to host a rewatch podcast dedicated to The Wire. You could introduce different guests for different episodes. What make The Wire so unique is the seasonal characters and the arcs that they share. You boys could create something very special. Best of luck and much love from Australia lads ❤
Yall have no idea how much I love this right now. Yalls season inspired me to become a teacher and I always sing the praises of this season. I continuously tell people that season four is the best season of television in history and I will die on that hill.
I can’t believe I rocked out almost three hours with y’all! It was amazing to see you actors as grown men reflecting on your time together on what is an amazing project. I was an educator in a Baltimore City high school and watching your characters’ trajectory was, in some cases, heartbreaking. The work you all did was top notch.
The dude I work for had never seen "The Wire" and we just started Season 5. Amazing show and you guys added such a unique element that isn't usually found in this genre. Glad to see y'all are doing well.
I call yall the “kids” season and the kids were one of my favorite seasons. Heartbreaking. I’m from DC and to see such a local display of my neighboring Baltimorean’s was beautiful. Good job fellas! ❤
I’m from London UK and hands down The Wire is the greatest piece of art, ever! Big up to you ‘Corner Boys’, you help to make The Wire as great as it is!
I've rewatched The Wire probably 6 times and S4 is definitley my favorite. Tremendous writing and all of you "little hoppers" were amazing. Looking forward to see what you all continue to do in the future.
This was everything too me. These young men and the talent they displayed on the show 🔥🔥💔. That Dukie makes me cry to THIS DAY! I wanted to rescue him 😭😭😭
What a great way to start my Mother's Day!! The Wire...what a time to be alive🔥. I remember after the 1st season seeing Idris lost in Harlem and trying to give him directions. Also, Johnny Nunez bringing Marlo (Jamie H.) to my Cinco De Mayo brunch. Running into Omar (Michael) at all the parties... the culture needed this podcast #BoysofSummer #GooniesNeverDie 🔥🔥🔥 #keepgoing ❤
The Wire was and still remains the most Reality based perspective of life for Black people in inner cities across America. Season 2 also showed the realities of other ethnicities, and their experiences. The Sobotkas and the Greeks business arrangement and storyline was super important to the success of the show. Anytime you remember every characters name from a show or Movie, it’s certified legendary. RIP MKW - (Omar) RIP LR - (LT. Daniels)
Yall did yall thing in this interview. I watch this interview several times, I love the wire and the fact that they still kickin and connecting the dots is so dope
I've watched The Wire countless times, like most people here watching this. This was SO delightful in so many ways. Seeing these men grown up, so transparent, so honest and organically speaking, continuing to bond, and continuing to create. I love the support of each other and I love them talking about The Wire and what it's meant to them. I'm so glad that it was a good experience for them and they can speak so fondly of that time. Thanks you for this Maestro, Julito, Jermaine!
let’s start by saying that these young men are part of the greatest show no matter the genre or subject matter to ever be filmed.. their acting made it so realistic and they were babies.. amazing, heartbreaking, realistic, endearing and unforgettable
Except the show wasn't solely about black people in inner cities. And not all black people in inner cities have this story. Also each season focused on a different group of people. Most of Season 2 was the white folks at the dock. Season 5 was about the reporters. One of the main characters was an alcoholic police officer.
So, I first started the wire live on season four. You four were my introduction to the whole series. I’ve rewatched the show multiple times since then and I always have the same feeling when I start season four: this is the new generation of everybody that is a main character on the show. I could sit here and go on and on about it but, I just want to say that I’m proud of y’all from where you started to where you are now. It’s amazing to see these photos and videos from back then and hear these stories. Dookie was an intricate character on the show and it was truly heartbreaking to see him fall into the loop rather than get out of the hood and become something better. Randy and Namond’s stories I think kinda played out the way most thought and Michael, I knew was going to be the next hitman. I wish they had developed another season with more on y’all’s characters but I’m glad they didn’t water it down with more seasons. I hope the next time y’all get to record a “reunion” that Tristan gets to pull up. I met him randomly while he was filming “swagger” and I was ridiculously hype. Peace and blessings and continued success to you guys
Really appreciated this. S4 of the Wire is still to me the best season of the greatest TV show of all time, and that was mainly because of you guys. Thank You. Good luck to yall and your future endeavors.
NAHH YALL ARE GOATED FOR THIS. I feel yall should bring in cast members from the show to speak on their favorite episodes and which one touched them the most.
You guys were my favorite season of the wire I can never make it through y’all season without crying the pain and hurt thank you for shining a light on black children who grow up in rough inner cities Like I did
watching this got me so emotional. I’m not go lie this conversation so beautiful and heartwarming. im only 23 but Yall boys’ performances inspired me to analyze & appreciate storytelling from multi dimensional perspectives. I want to write television because of season 4. yall will never understand but 💐💐💐💐💐 Man. yall deserve the highest levels of praise and admiration
You guys did something special and rarely done. The Wire was already great although few knew it at the time, but in Season 4 - you brought art to life, and made life a work of art. For many of us, The Wire was more like a documentary, than a tv series. We were gripped, shocked, sobered, heartbroken, reminded, angered, betrayed by personal emotion, changed, all of it, and we couldn't unsee it! Thank you all for your commitment and authenticity. Salute!
Yall did it for the culture. I watched y’all when I was in my early 20s and yall was on the show. I’m damn near 40 and watched it straight through. Bless yall lil brothers
I just gotta say, you guys made something special, something that touched our souls. Yeah it was gritty and gangster but I had soul and it was sometimes funny. You guys are great actors. Thanks for that.
Every season of the wire was fire but season 4 was a moment in time for me in real life.The show was fire and I was 21 just getting out into the real world.Salute
@@hybrid1339 oh for real? Them boys had the real grit and emotion. They did a lot for the show, they really made it hit home. I grew up just like them in the Bay Area in California, Id say if you put both of them together as one person , that’s my life. I was that dirty kid, with way too many adult responsibilities when it came to my little sister, but I was hard as hell..
@NajeeMckay no he not related to meth ,he just knew method man since he was a kid...Mike's father had a barbershop and he would cut wu tang members heads...but mike not related to meth...but him and dukie are cousins for real
I really hope this isn’t the last time we see y’all sit down and talk like this! I fell in love with y’all’s characters and stories but who y’all are as people, actors, and artists is so fascinating to see. Any content you can give us surrounding The Wire would be a treasure! All love for the boys of summer 🫶🏼
Reflecting on this podcast and reminiscing about "The Wire's" portrayal of children navigating the gritty streets of Baltimore takes me back to my own upbringing. Growing up in Harm City, I forged strong bonds with friends and associates who eventually went their separate ways. Yet, those of us who remain always find it easy to reconnect, speak on the ones we've lost, meanwhile slipping back into our carefree ways and boyish endeavors whenever we're together. Recently, I returned to town unannounced and unexpectedly encountered a childhood friend in traffic. Despite the late hour, we found ourselves pulled over immersed in conversation, standing on the street corner, observing the pulse of West Baltimore at 1 am. It's not the safest place to linger, but he's my buddy, and time is ticking away; we're not getting any younger. Living out of state means I rarely see them, so it's a risk worth taking for the chance to catch up and reminisce about old times!
I was a bit young when the Wire came on, and for almost all my life since, I’ve been wanting to watch this damn show. I’ve watched so much commentary on it over the years, that if I spent that much time watching the actual show, I’d be done by now! Love this reflection y’all did! Keep it coming!
I got a chance to work with David Simon when I got out of the Air Force. I remember telling him that Boys of summer was my favorite season because that was the most relatable to my experiences growing up in New Orleans. I got hurt in Iraq in late 05. I went through 2 years of therapy at Walter Reed in DC and had 16 surgeries a Johns Hopkins but I'll never forget September of 06 when that season aired. It got me through a lot.
It's so amazing that one series can cultivate over 20+ years of great conversations. It was that phenomenal of a show. Layers upon layers to unpack. Season 4 was my favorite. It brought home how much ones childhood plays such a crucial role in who someone will be as an adult. I am so proud of each and every one of you guys. Many blessings to you all for years to come ❤
Season four is maybe the best season of TV ever & you all were pillars to that season. Nothing but good wishes for you all & thank you for posting this reunion.
Great to see what at the time were the younger members of the cast!!!!! Kudos for bringing them together! I still watch clips from the wire all the time! Too great!
This was awesome! I loved watching The Wire and often circle back every few years to re-immerse in the storyline. Watching this felt like being a fly on the wall amongst friends just reminiscing about a point(s) in their lives freely. Not putting on a show for who may/may not be watching, being themselves. Us viewers got watch a friendship evolve through the characters in that season. To now seeing many years later into their adulthood, that that friendship is still there.
Way to go Maestro!!! I've watched all 53 of your podcast. This goes on my list of favorites. I can hardly wait for Tristan to join you guys the next time. Keep them coming!!!
Damn, so all of their lives imitated art, except Jermaine thankfully. Maestro became the entrepreneur/hustler that Randy was Julito had to leave home because of his mom’s issues like Naymond And Tristan seems to have forgotten about them or grown beyond the friendship the same way Michael did in the show
It's hard to pick a favourite season of The Wire, but Season 4 may well be it. I've watched and re-watched it at least 5 times, and you guys gave it so much heart. It's crazy that I can watch something where you were all just kids, and at no point do I stop and think, "this is just acting" -- it feels completely real. The casting was perfect, and all of the characters could've had successful lives had it not been for their circumstances. Season 4 being focused on the kids also reminds me of Ella Thompson (RIP) from The Corner and all of the people out there who make the sacrifices for their community that keep the lights on. David Simon and Ed Burns had done so much legwork by the time they wrote The Wire that they could join up so many parts of life seamlessly. It still amuses me that they smuggled The Wire into HBO as a police procedural. Thanks for being part of making the greatest season of the greatest television show.
If We did a Podcast Rewatching and discussing all the episodes would yall be into it??? 🤔🤔Drop a comment lmk!!!
Definitely!
💯 Dude, we need this!
I would love to hear a rewatch from your perspectives- please see if you can get additional guests as well as fan questions about specific scenes!
Absolutely
Yes!
Namond with the ponytail 20 years later is 🔥 😂
Weebey was cut from a different cloth but namond didn't have it in him
Pause
@@jeromebass7878 WEEBEY WALKED IN JESSUP A MAN, and HE GON WALK OUT ONE, BUT YOU OUT HERE WEARING HIS NAME ACTIN LIKE A BITCH
He needs to braid that up. Police could spot him from the other side of Baltimore with that hair 😅
Mum couldn't cut it
You can tell the real reunion started before the cameras were rolling 💨💨😂😂
They high as a miniskirt!!
them boys baked😭
😂😂😂
Lmao. I thought I was the only one who noticed
I watch the wire once every 6 months. Just finished it again this past week. You young men killed all of your roles.
🙌🏾🙌🏾 love bro!
same here, def my shit
YO I DID THE SAME THING STOPPED AT 2 YEARS AGO BUT IT WAS LIKE 4 TIMES A YEAR
I watch it once a year from start to finish. I pick up something i missed every time. Classic cinema
I watch it once a year from start to finish. I pick up something i missed every time. Classic cinema
Randy after the 🔥 “you gone look out for me sgt carver” might be one of the most chilling lines in tv show history 💯🔥💯🔥💯🔥
They don’t know about that frfr
Facts sad part is he really did wanna help but instead he mad it worse
Man that scene was devastating.
Man that was some emotion in that scene
Manner I had to go watch that scene again
Idk how this popped in my feed but definitely glad it did. Glad the young brothers still out here.
Facts!!!
This fr, I watched it so fast🥰
I've said it before and I'll say it again. Jermaine played Dook so well. The kid had heart, so much heart. He'll always be one of my favorite characters from the season.
The Character Kevin on BMF reminded me of Dookie. It was really sad to see what he went through because he was an innocent civilian… same with Dookie and the other kids. I grew up in the 80’s in NYC, we all had a “dookie” and ”Kevin” in public school and those young men never had a chance. Since the wire, media have been showing young men in this light without and resolve on how we can help them be the kings that they are. We all see the emasculation of the black man but it is up to us to make sure these young men grown up to live in their purpose, avoid sucka shit and have knowledge of self.
Omg yes his character broke my heart watching his downfall was hard
Best acting on the show with royo
Agreed 👍
His story arc is soul crushing. It pains me every time.@@Bre-dm8go
The Wire is the BEST show to EVER hit TV
EVER!!
The realest show
EVERRRRRRRR!! Can’t touch it with a 10ft pole 🎯🎯
Hyperbole cringe 😬
Nah OZ was better
Naymond’s mom being mad aggressive in real life like the show is funny af lol
Yea I feel like his role was made for him.. and the actress that played his mom actually watched her and mimicked her in the show
That's his godmother in real life his real mother looks nothing like delonda..the one who plays delonda is really really nice
@@ethershakur4768 I’m sorry…I don’t recall mentioning looks at all
Why did I dead ass think of Julito's real mom being his mom on the show when he told the stories. 🤣
crazy how the kids on The Wire held their own with and even outshined professional, well respected adult actors. Season 4 was the most emotional by far and these boys were at the heart of it
As a young Baltimore dude, this is heartwarming.
Thank you brother
@@maestroharrell nah, thank you. Thank all of yall. ✊🏾
It was great to see them give Jermaine his praise for the work he put in with that character. He deserves an award for that role but it didn't get looked at as true art because the wire was just labeled a black show but it was truly a masterpiece and one of the greatest show every so many amazing characters and stories.
So true. He did a wonderful job and it the show was a masterpiece
I mean his character in particular has stuck with me out of any of the kids. I forget he was literally a child killing it like that! Randy’s too!!! Coming out of Bmore I guess is why ! Those kids still running around the city😢😢😢😢
Idk about jermaine specifically but ‘the wire’ as a show was nominated for and won hella awards
You definitely couldn’t have been around when the wire dropped. In no way was the wire broadcasted as a “black show” it won hella awards just stop
@@josmine2never won or was nominated for any of the major awards, only nominated once for a Emmy, and that was for writing
“When you walk through the garden” 🎶
Watch yo back!
Gotta keep the devil...
I still play this song 🔥
Well I beg your pardon
What makes this show amazing is because EVERY single character had their own story that we were invested in. We can give credit to the writing but the actors took it to another level. Glad to see you guys still rocking with each other. It’s like a high school clique reuniting and reminiscing. This was so needed!!!!!
A lot of people I’ve talked to saw this show differently ( all positive) that is what I thought was so special.
Bro what are the odds I just started season 4 again and this is uploaded lmao. You guys are legendary, and must be proud to be part of one of the most important pieces of media in human history. I started The Wire thinking it was a police drama, just to be absolutely floored by the end that it was a microcosm of such a large picture of society.
Man all in perfect timing!! And thank you for the kind words. Really is special and it means a lot that its still making that kind of impact today🙏🏾
Right 😂🔥
As a young black actor, it's so refreshing to see some living legends chopping it up about the greatest TV show of all time. Keep it up yall
Facts I don't think people understand the blueprint this show created for all of the current shows we watch today. From POWER, SNOWFALL, THE CHI etc. and not to mention has bread great, if not the best Black actors today who are still acting in our favorite current shows. RIP Michael Williams and Lance Reddick. Daaaamn there will never be another on like The WIRE. They set the bar with this one.
THE BOYS!!! Loved this podcast so much, really made my day. My wife and I have 5 cats, named Namond, Randy, Duquan, Mike and Omar (gotta show love to MKW) :-)
When he creep up for them treats - 'Omar comin' y'all!' 😆
No Way!!!! You two are 🐐🐐
😂😂 love this community
The scene where Bunk visits Randy in the group home is my fave ... just because when he was a kid, Randy wasn't street smart enough to know the games cops play ... but in the group home, he kept his mouth shut and knew how they operate, since Carv had told him he would look out for him, and he ended up getting beat up and landing in a group home
Craziest part about that whole part is that it was showing Randy turn into Bodie. Every kid had a parallel character by the end of the show. Dukie became bubbles, Namond becomes Clay Davis (They even had Clay Davis and Namond say the exact same line at different times). The writing on this show was something else.
And Mike becomes Omar@@emmanueloppong9778
It’s crazy to think about everyone that is not here with us today that played a major part of this iconic show is mind blowing .. RIP to all of them
There’s a few
Maestro has a beautiful smile . Everyone is so grown and handsome!! 🎉
Best part of this to me was that apology.... as a black man who struggled with taking accountability or "owing up" i think it's important to see other black men being fully transparent with each other 👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾
Can you post the time stamp for that part
@@Airvirgo 1:39:23
@@Airvirgoalso a Virgo looking for an apology is crazy
@@deandraipervis6471 🤣🤣
Yea ju was a real one for that for sure you can tell that was on his mind for a while
Man this makes my heart smile to see you guys together in this setting. MAESTRO the Randy character the one that made me want to jump through the TV and choke all of the adults that failed him. I saw so much of my childhood, families, and experiences through you all. You guys are like my lil brothers and you just don't know it. Love to see it!
Julito has such a sense of empathy and emotional maturity towards Jermaine that it’s admirable for any man that has not only experienced hardships but has also experienced the growth needed to be supportive of his fellow man.❤
I’m literally screaming! Y’all were my favorites in high school! DOOOOKKKKKIEEEEE
Y’all don’t understand how much we needed this ❤❤❤
This needs to be a regular thing. The dynamic is wild. I can see this pop off crazy.
i can't think of better performances by child actors, thats why season 4 will always be my favorite one. appreciate y'all sharing these stories, stay blessed!
Do a version of "Talking Sopranos".
Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa hosted the definitive Sopranos re-watch podcast.
You boys have got the chemistry to host a rewatch podcast dedicated to The Wire.
You could introduce different guests for different episodes. What make The Wire so unique is the seasonal characters and the arcs that they share.
You boys could create something very special.
Best of luck and much love from Australia lads ❤
Thank you so much!!!
Yall have no idea how much I love this right now. Yalls season inspired me to become a teacher and I always sing the praises of this season. I continuously tell people that season four is the best season of television in history and I will die on that hill.
I can’t believe I rocked out almost three hours with y’all! It was amazing to see you actors as grown men reflecting on your time together on what is an amazing project. I was an educator in a Baltimore City high school and watching your characters’ trajectory was, in some cases, heartbreaking. The work you all did was top notch.
The dude I work for had never seen "The Wire" and we just started Season 5. Amazing show and you guys added such a unique element that isn't usually found in this genre. Glad to see y'all are doing well.
I enjoyed this. I showed up as a Wire fan and Baltimorean and left respecting these guys’ artistry.
Just see you brothas together got me wanting to go watch the wire the whole series for a 4th time...
I watch The Wire at least once a year the whole series....you guys killed your roles and owned them....much respect
I call yall the “kids” season and the kids were one of my favorite seasons. Heartbreaking. I’m from DC and to see such a local display of my neighboring Baltimorean’s was beautiful. Good job fellas! ❤
Omg I thought I was the only one that did that😂
I call it “the kids” season too
I call it the "school" season
OMG I watch all seasons of The Wire everyyyyyy year!! My heart is happy! Love all you guys!!
I’m from London UK and hands down The Wire is the greatest piece of art, ever! Big up to you ‘Corner Boys’, you help to make The Wire as great as it is!
these three need to do a podcast
I want to make it happen!!!
Lil bro y’all’s conversation was so smooth and organic and filled with insight!
@@maestroharrellMost Definitely lil brother
Id absolutely sub to that in a heartbeat
Dawg that’s be hard
I've rewatched The Wire probably 6 times and S4 is definitley my favorite. Tremendous writing and all of you "little hoppers" were amazing. Looking forward to see what you all continue to do in the future.
damn that apology was real. Dookie's character was a heavy too.
Hell yea it was real and that apology was from the heart I'm sure he forgave them but it was me I wouldve
I don't know how i missed this one, but i had a smile on my face the whole 3 hours. Glad y'all are doing great. keep grindin 🔥
The Wire is a HOF show and y’all season was my favorite by far…
Mr Chew is Robert F Chew who played “Prop Joe” died back in 2013.
Man bro you don’t know how the show and more so your season touched my soul. Thank you for all your iconic work and this reunion!
My pleasure!! Appreciate you!
This was everything too me. These young men and the talent they displayed on the show 🔥🔥💔. That Dukie makes me cry to THIS DAY! I wanted to rescue him 😭😭😭
So happy we could make this happen🙏🏾 thx for all your love and support over the years
Thank you for all your wonderful work. Best wishes
What a great way to start my Mother's Day!! The Wire...what a time to be alive🔥. I remember after the 1st season seeing Idris lost in Harlem and trying to give him directions. Also, Johnny Nunez bringing Marlo (Jamie H.) to my Cinco De Mayo brunch. Running into Omar (Michael) at all the parties... the culture needed this podcast #BoysofSummer #GooniesNeverDie 🔥🔥🔥 #keepgoing ❤
For a while, i wondered what these guys have been up to. It is so good to see them. The Wire will always be That Show.
The Wire was and still remains the most Reality based perspective of life for Black people in inner cities across America. Season 2 also showed the realities of other ethnicities, and their experiences. The Sobotkas and the Greeks business arrangement and storyline was super important to the success of the show. Anytime you remember every characters name from a show or Movie, it’s certified legendary. RIP MKW - (Omar) RIP LR - (LT. Daniels)
Now We need a episode with Tristan 💪🏻💪🏻🔥🔥
Who is that, Donut?
@@Dobad415no Michael
@@Dobad415 no that’s Michael
@@Dobad415Mac wilds
This Reunion was what I needed 🔥
Yall did yall thing in this interview. I watch this interview several times, I love the wire and the fact that they still kickin and connecting the dots is so dope
Legendary, classic, cultural vid dropped outta nowhere 🔥🔥🔥👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
These guys will always have a special place in my heart!! I'm so happy to see them doing well and striving
the episode we were all waiting on since announced on IG a few days ago
I've watched The Wire countless times, like most people here watching this. This was SO delightful in so many ways. Seeing these men grown up, so transparent, so honest and organically speaking, continuing to bond, and continuing to create. I love the support of each other and I love them talking about The Wire and what it's meant to them. I'm so glad that it was a good experience for them and they can speak so fondly of that time. Thanks you for this Maestro, Julito, Jermaine!
let’s start by saying that these young men are part of the greatest show no matter the genre or subject matter to ever be filmed.. their acting made it so realistic and they were babies.. amazing, heartbreaking, realistic, endearing and unforgettable
Except the show wasn't solely about black people in inner cities. And not all black people in inner cities have this story.
Also each season focused on a different group of people. Most of Season 2 was the white folks at the dock. Season 5 was about the reporters. One of the main characters was an alcoholic police officer.
Man, I appreciate the nostalgic feeling y’all provided through this. Definitely one of the most iconic series of all time.
Just happen to be looking up old wire videos & found this. I love it.
I love everything about this. To see yall grown is crazy. To be an adult and we all in the same age range is even crazier. This show was life changing
So, I first started the wire live on season four. You four were my introduction to the whole series. I’ve rewatched the show multiple times since then and I always have the same feeling when I start season four: this is the new generation of everybody that is a main character on the show. I could sit here and go on and on about it but, I just want to say that I’m proud of y’all from where you started to where you are now. It’s amazing to see these photos and videos from back then and hear these stories. Dookie was an intricate character on the show and it was truly heartbreaking to see him fall into the loop rather than get out of the hood and become something better. Randy and Namond’s stories I think kinda played out the way most thought and Michael, I knew was going to be the next hitman. I wish they had developed another season with more on y’all’s characters but I’m glad they didn’t water it down with more seasons. I hope the next time y’all get to record a “reunion” that Tristan gets to pull up. I met him randomly while he was filming “swagger” and I was ridiculously hype. Peace and blessings and continued success to you guys
Nammond is the same 😂😂
This is the dopest thing I've seen in a minute. Just finished The Wire for like the 3rd time through, seeing them grown up is super cool
@1:39:20 That apology was deep. He’s probably been waiting for that for soooo long. Damn😢💪🏽🫡♥️
Really appreciated this. S4 of the Wire is still to me the best season of the greatest TV show of all time, and that was mainly because of you guys. Thank You. Good luck to yall and your future endeavors.
Are they in season 5?
@@donovanjohnson4279 yes
@@donovanjohnson4279 randy and nayman appeared in season 5 for one scene each and Duquan played a more noticable role on par with Michael
@@kanabis134appreciate it
Used to watch the wire with my pops when I was younger. Season 4 still our favorite y’all did a great job 💪🏼
NAHH YALL ARE GOATED FOR THIS. I feel yall should bring in cast members from the show to speak on their favorite episodes and which one touched them the most.
This was like getting up with your homies you ain’t seen in YEARS. And just shooting the shit! We all around the same age and this was fulfilling
Bro this popped up in my feed & Im damn glad it did. Its good to see Randy/Dook laughing & smiling.
The way i just smiled seeing them all together is crazy
Man, I miss The Wire. Good to see you guys 🖤
You guys were my favorite season of the wire I can never make it through y’all season without crying the pain and hurt thank you for shining a light on black children who grow up in rough inner cities Like I did
watching this got me so emotional. I’m not go lie
this conversation so beautiful and heartwarming. im only 23 but Yall boys’ performances inspired me to analyze & appreciate storytelling from multi dimensional perspectives. I want to write television because of season 4. yall will never understand but 💐💐💐💐💐
Man. yall deserve the highest levels of praise and admiration
You guys did something special and rarely done. The Wire was already great although few knew it at the time, but in Season 4 - you brought art to life, and made life a work of art. For many of us, The Wire was more like a documentary, than a tv series. We were gripped, shocked, sobered, heartbroken, reminded, angered, betrayed by personal emotion, changed, all of it, and we couldn't unsee it! Thank you all for your commitment and authenticity. Salute!
Where’s Dookie’s hoodie? His people sold it? All jokes aside, this is beautiful. I missed y’all.
His people sold it lol 😭😭 too soon!
🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣
Yall did it for the culture.
I watched y’all when I was in my early 20s and yall was on the show. I’m damn near 40 and watched it straight through.
Bless yall lil brothers
Man thank you for all the love. We appreciate you 🙏🏾🙏🏾 fr
I just gotta say, you guys made something special, something that touched our souls. Yeah it was gritty and gangster but I had soul and it was sometimes funny. You guys are great actors. Thanks for that.
Great episode!! Take a bow fellas. Y’all led arguably the best season of an all-time great tv show. The Wire. Shout out to the boys of summer.
Every season of the wire was fire but season 4 was a moment in time for me in real life.The show was fire and I was 21 just getting out into the real world.Salute
Season 4 was my favorite
This is so incredibly important. I drive for work and had to pull over to wipe the tears. Thanks for this.
Duke , and Michael were the best characters on the show when we’re talking about the kids.
They are cousins in real life as well
@@hybrid1339 oh for real? Them boys had the real grit and emotion. They did a lot for the show, they really made it hit home. I grew up just like them in the Bay Area in California, Id say if you put both of them together as one person , that’s my life. I was that dirty kid, with way too many adult responsibilities when it came to my little sister, but I was hard as hell..
You gotta give a special mention to Donut.. he was the unofficial comic relief lol
@@hybrid1339mikes related to method man too
@NajeeMckay no he not related to meth ,he just knew method man since he was a kid...Mike's father had a barbershop and he would cut wu tang members heads...but mike not related to meth...but him and dukie are cousins for real
This put a smile on my face. Thank you fellas.
Loved it. Y’all lowkey calling Mack Hollywood though. lol😂
Hey man.. all SBI podcast are rooted in fact one way or another lol 😉Appreciate the love🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 means a lot
I really hope this isn’t the last time we see y’all sit down and talk like this! I fell in love with y’all’s characters and stories but who y’all are as people, actors, and artists is so fascinating to see. Any content you can give us surrounding The Wire would be a treasure! All love for the boys of summer 🫶🏼
Reflecting on this podcast and reminiscing about "The Wire's" portrayal of children navigating the gritty streets of Baltimore takes me back to my own upbringing. Growing up in Harm City, I forged strong bonds with friends and associates who eventually went their separate ways. Yet, those of us who remain always find it easy to reconnect, speak on the ones we've lost, meanwhile slipping back into our carefree ways and boyish endeavors whenever we're together.
Recently, I returned to town unannounced and unexpectedly encountered a childhood friend in traffic. Despite the late hour, we found ourselves pulled over immersed in conversation, standing on the street corner, observing the pulse of West Baltimore at 1 am. It's not the safest place to linger, but he's my buddy, and time is ticking away; we're not getting any younger. Living out of state means I rarely see them, so it's a risk worth taking for the chance to catch up and reminisce about old times!
I was a bit young when the Wire came on, and for almost all my life since, I’ve been wanting to watch this damn show. I’ve watched so much commentary on it over the years, that if I spent that much time watching the actual show, I’d be done by now! Love this reflection y’all did! Keep it coming!
Its crazy how i remember that entire 106 and park episode so vividly 😂
My favorite scene in the Wire is Avon and Stringer Bell on the roof! That was so deep
"It's just business."
I got a chance to work with David Simon when I got out of the Air Force. I remember telling him that Boys of summer was my favorite season because that was the most relatable to my experiences growing up in New Orleans. I got hurt in Iraq in late 05. I went through 2 years of therapy at Walter Reed in DC and had 16 surgeries a Johns Hopkins but I'll never forget September of 06 when that season aired. It got me through a lot.
It's so amazing that one series can cultivate over 20+ years of great conversations. It was that phenomenal of a show. Layers upon layers to unpack. Season 4 was my favorite. It brought home how much ones childhood plays such a crucial role in who someone will be as an adult. I am so proud of each and every one of you guys. Many blessings to you all for years to come ❤
33:30 damn maestro got the whole episode lmao 🔥🔥🔥
😂😂🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Season four is maybe the best season of TV ever & you all were pillars to that season. Nothing but good wishes for you all & thank you for posting this reunion.
Can we get a part 2? I like how yall were breaking down other films. It’s dope to hear the perspective from black actors like yourselves.
Great to see what at the time were the younger members of the cast!!!!! Kudos for bringing them together! I still watch clips from the wire all the time! Too great!
Def smoking the spliff to this after work great content preciate y’all 🤝
Ayy light one for me🙏🏾
This was awesome! I loved watching The Wire and often circle back every few years to re-immerse in the storyline. Watching this felt like being a fly on the wall amongst friends just reminiscing about a point(s) in their lives freely. Not putting on a show for who may/may not be watching, being themselves. Us viewers got watch a friendship evolve through the characters in that season. To now seeing many years later into their adulthood, that that friendship is still there.
I actually lived the Wire, it was crazy how I was like a cross between Michael and Randy at that time.
I know I’m late…. But this episode is LEGENDARY 🔥🔥🔥
Way to go Maestro!!! I've watched all 53 of your podcast. This goes on my list of favorites. I can hardly wait for Tristan to join you guys the next time. Keep them coming!!!
Thank you so much for all the love and support, means a lot🙏🏾
I used this show for a couple classes I taught! The students always love season 4. Thank you so much for your hard work
Thank you for sharing means so much!
Damn, so all of their lives imitated art, except Jermaine thankfully.
Maestro became the entrepreneur/hustler that Randy was
Julito had to leave home because of his mom’s issues like Naymond
And Tristan seems to have forgotten about them or grown beyond the friendship the same way Michael did in the show
It's hard to pick a favourite season of The Wire, but Season 4 may well be it. I've watched and re-watched it at least 5 times, and you guys gave it so much heart. It's crazy that I can watch something where you were all just kids, and at no point do I stop and think, "this is just acting" -- it feels completely real. The casting was perfect, and all of the characters could've had successful lives had it not been for their circumstances.
Season 4 being focused on the kids also reminds me of Ella Thompson (RIP) from The Corner and all of the people out there who make the sacrifices for their community that keep the lights on. David Simon and Ed Burns had done so much legwork by the time they wrote The Wire that they could join up so many parts of life seamlessly. It still amuses me that they smuggled The Wire into HBO as a police procedural.
Thanks for being part of making the greatest season of the greatest television show.