Latest Van lathan Podcast Episodes
Season 5 Awards
'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole - December 21, 2020 18:57 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 2K ratingsOn 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, Van delivers a very explicit sidebar on his prom night (1:07:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
"-30-"
'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole - December 16, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 2K ratingsJemele Hill and Van Lathan break down the series finale of ‘The Wire’ with a deep dive on several important characters as they reach the final stages of their personal story arcs (07:00). Then, the two go over some of their favorite scenes (51:30) as well as what about the episode aged the best a...
"Late Editions"
'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole - December 14, 2020 21:59 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 2K ratingsJemele 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
“Clarifications”
'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole - December 09, 2020 18:03 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 2K ratingsJemele 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) and discuss much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"Took"
'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole - December 07, 2020 19:59 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 2K ratingsNearing the end of 'The Wire,' Jemele Hill and Van Lathan conquer another episode of ‘Way Down in the Hole.’ This week, the duo dives in to corrupt senator Clay Davis and analyzes his brilliant courtroom scene (8:20). Then Van leads Jemele through an epic sidebar (36:30), which involves stripping...
"The Dickensian Aspect"
'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole - December 02, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 2K ratingsJemele 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, including the surprise returns of some important characters (27:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
"React Quotes"
'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole - November 30, 2020 18:08 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 2K ratingsJemele 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 take a deep look at how Omar survived his jump from the balcony (38:00), and of course Jemele and Van...
"Transitions"
'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole - November 25, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 2K ratingsJemele 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 episode’s best scenes and have a sidebar conversation involving clowns and pranks (30:00). Learn more ab...
"Not For Attribution"
'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole - November 23, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 2K ratingsPushing 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 deemed “the worst” by Jemele (16:16), plus an outrageous Van Lathan sidebar (47:00) and more, comin...
"Unconfirmed Reports"
'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole - November 18, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 2K ratingsJemele 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, including an appearance from Avon Barksdale (24:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...
"More With Less”
'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole - November 16, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 2K ratingsJemele 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 deep dive on a new character, newsroom editor Gus Haynes (14:30). Van jumps into a sidebar on a chal...
Season 4 Awards
'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole - November 04, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 2K ratingsJemele Hill and Van Lathan hand out several awards to close out Season 4 of ‘The Wire,’ including Rookie of the Year (40:30), Best Scene (35:00), MVP (1:09:00), and more. Stay tuned for another Van Lathan sidebar, involving corporal punishment and Janet Jackson (56:00). Hosts: Jemele Hill and Van...
"Final Grades"
'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole - November 02, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 2K ratingsRIP 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 (38:02) before Van receives a special phone call from actor J. D. Williams (1:08:15). Learn more about ...
"That's Got His Own"
'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole - October 28, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 2K ratingsJemele 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 Van delivers a sidebar on riding horses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...
"A New Day"
'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole - October 26, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 2K ratingsJemele 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. Then they reflect on a tearjerking scene and talk about a Dem Franchize Boyz song that has aged inc...
"Misgivings"
'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole - October 21, 2020 19:09 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 2K ratingsJemele 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 episode, the duo picks out some of their favorite scenes and discuss who was right, Bodie or Poot, in r...
"Know Your Place"
'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole - October 19, 2020 21:22 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 2K ratingsOn 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 before getting into some trivia, which includes a 'Wire' star who almost beat Daniel Craig out to be...
"Corner Boys"
'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole - October 14, 2020 18:33 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 2K ratingsJemele 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 Van provides a can’t-miss sidebar involving Jheri curls and father-son relationships (1:00:30). Hosts:...
"Unto Others"
'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole - October 12, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 2K ratingsJemele 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 on the time he saw ‘Brokeback Mountain’ in theaters (40:23) before the duo fill us in on some notable...
"Margin of Error"
'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole - October 07, 2020 19:09 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 2K ratingsJemele 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 episode (41:00) and look at what aged the worst (48:00). Hosts: Jemele Hill and Van Lathan Learn more ...
"Alliances"
'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole - October 05, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 2K ratingsVoodoo, 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 ‘The Wire.’ Jemele Hill and Van Lathan continue their marathon of the show, digging into the dysfuncti...
"Refugees"
'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole - September 30, 2020 18:11 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 2K ratingsJemele 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 won the episode (1:11:40). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"Home Rooms"
'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole - September 28, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 2K ratingsJemele 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 which scene absolutely stole the show (34:24) before Van divulges the one time he tried to dress like T...
"Soft Eyes"
'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole - September 23, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 2K ratingsJemele 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 scenes (35:35) and, of course, take some time for a Van Lathan sidebar. Learn more about your ad choice...
"Boys of Summer"
'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole - September 21, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 2K ratingsJemele 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 in the show (4:25). They also recap Episode 1 (7:13) and, of course, they discuss a Van Lathan sideba...
Season 3 Awards
'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole - September 07, 2020 16:32 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 2K ratingsJemele 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
“Mission Accomplished”
'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole - September 02, 2020 17:17 - 56 minutes ★★★★ - 2K ratingsJemele 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). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"Middle Ground"
'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole - August 31, 2020 17:19 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 2K ratingsJemele 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 Stringer and Avon balcony scene (20:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...
"Reformation"
'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole - August 26, 2020 15:02 - 59 minutes ★★★★ - 2K ratingsJemele 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 best scenes (27:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"Slapstick"
'The Wire': Way Down in the Hole - August 24, 2020 17:21 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 2K ratingsJemele 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 favorite scenes (32:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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