The Wire is considered by many to be the greatest television series in history. For 5 seasons, it kept viewers from a broad cross-section locked in and watching every move the complex characters made … including Michael, a role played by my guest today, the one and only Tristan Mack Wilds!

He’s a native New Yorker and a man who wears many hats and each time he graces the screen, mic, or stage, your eyes can’t help but gravitate toward his supreme talents. In today’s episode, we go deep inside The Wire, to find out how the show pushed him to become a better entertainer and helped set the stage for the next phase of his career. 

“I don’t think I’ve ever, or I haven’t yet been fully satisfied with where I am or what I’m doing.” - Tristan

He’s a husband and a father and a man who understands that none of us are perfect, but inside those imperfections … we only have one life to live … so get busy living it. He’s Tristan Mack Wilds, a man who wants it all … and he’s not afraid to go for it!

“Those uncomfortable positions are where actual growth happens and you can’t grow unless you’re comfortable in those uncomfortable situations.” - Tristan

 

In This Episode 

• (2:32)- Tristan opens up and discusses how he stays motivated following his role on “The Wire.”

• (4:15) – Tristan introduces us to the perfectionist that lives within

• (5:40) - The Wire: A crossover masterpiece as people from all walks loved, and still love the show. 

• (10:50) – How Tristan managed Michaels’ trauma on “The Wire”.

• (16:40) – “The Wire” was art imitating life. 

• (20:00) – The writing, timing, and authenticity of the writing on “The Wire” was pure genius. . 

• (28:00) – There were no special effects in “The Wire” …it was just hood!

• (29:28) – Danny and Tristan ponder that the show's most feared character was gay.

• (31:02) – Tristan tells how he loves writing that respects the intelligence of the audience. 

• (34:29) – You’ve only got one life … do it all!

• (35:26) – Danny touches on the value of Exposure Therapy. 

• (37:38) – Tristan wants to protect his daughter from any of his hidden pain. 

• (39:17) – A man’s world changes when he has a daughter. 

• (47:42) – Therapy: A life-changing decision for Tristan. 

• (48:44) – The importance of saying nice things to yourself.

 

Our Guest 

Tristan Mack Wilds is a man of many talents. He’s a record producer, songwriter, singer, and actor. He received critical acclaim for his role as Michael in the groundbreaking HBO series, “The Wire”. Over the years, his career has been a steady ascent into high-profile challenges roles, each proving to be rewarding, helping to shape and mold one of the industry’s premier talents. 

 

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