Homicide: Life On The Set

Join Chris and Susan for an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at “Homicide: Life on the Street,” with journalist, author, writer, and producer David Simon. David delves candidly into how his award-winning 1991 book, “Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets,” was translated to the screen, how he learned to write for teleplays, and how the real crimes and detectives from the book became the engaging...

Join Chris and Susan for a rousing discussion with actor Reed Diamond, who portrays Det. Mike Kellerman on the show, starting with his introduction in Season 4 and the two-part "Fire" episode in 1995. His last episode was in Season 7, in 1998, the two-part "Kellerman, P.I." "I've never had a creative experience at that level," Reed says. "And it formed me as an actor." So, listen in for a deep div...

Susan and Chris are joined by gaffer Josh Spring and key grip Joe Kurtz for a deep dive behind the scenes. They discuss how the show was lit and the many lighting and grip inventions necessary to keep up with the groundbreaking nature of the show's shooting. If you enjoy this podcast, please connect with us and share the episodes on social media. You can connect with us here:   BlueSky https://bsk...

Susan and Chris are joined by actor Kyle Secor, who played Det. Tim Bayliss for all 7 seasons of Homicide and the movie. Kyle shares his memories of working on the show as an actor and director. Kyle’s website: https://www.kylesecor.net/ Kyle’s substack https://kylesecor.substack.com/p/a-homicide-origin-story?r=1sw5l&utm_medium=ios&triedRedirect=true Kyle’s book “Death of the actor” https:...

Susan and Chris are joined by Homicide writers & producers Tom Fontana, Julie Martin, and Jorge Zamacona. Tom Fontana was the co-creator and showrunner of Homicide. Julie Martin and Jorge Zamacona were writers and later producers on the show. In this episode, we delve into the intricate art of crafting and producing gripping episodes of Homicide. We also discuss Julie and Jorge’s journey from...

Welcome to "Homicide: Life On The Set", a brand new monthly podcast offering an exclusive peek behind the curtains of the critically acclaimed series "Homicide: Life On The Street." Susan and Chris just wanted to thank you for listening to the podcast and engaging with us on social media. Mark your calendars for our upcoming episode, slated for release on April 4th. Tom Fontana, Julie Martin, and...

On our first episode of “Homicide: Life On The Set,” we're joined by Jean de Segonzac, the cinematographer for seasons 2-5 and director of six episodes and "Homicide: The Movie." Jean discusses the philosophy behind the lighting and distinctive camera movement in the show with Susan and Chris. He also shares his experience transitioning from Cinematographer to director on the show, managing its la...

Welcome to "Homicide: Life On The Set", which is a brand new monthly podcast that takes a look behind the scenes at the multi-award-winning show "Homicide: Life On The Street."  Each episode will feature an exclusive new interview with a member of the cast or crew of the show, looking at what made this show an enduring classic. Expect lots of fascinating insight and anecdotes as we revisit the str...