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November 15, 2023 47 mins

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On Episode 53, we delve into the complete true story behind The Wire, one of the greatest TV shows of all time, let alone in the crime genre, we'll be covering the real life inspiration behind not only the shows famed drug dealers, but also those of the police, the politicians, and one very famous stick up boy, more then that, we'll also talk about how the show came to be in the first place, and the general themes that it explored throughout it's time on air, I hope everyone enjoys today's show and tunes back in next week for Episode 54.


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Music: Dark Flashes by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com


Intro Music:

Music: Void Glider by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com


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Lufthansa clip belongs to The Fox Corporation

“New York City is a warzone” clip belongs to CBS Broadcasting Inc.

Joey Gallo and “Leave by violence” clip belongs to the American Broadcasting Company





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