Months before Suits became the most streamed show of 2023, original cast members Patrick J. Adams and Sarah Rafferty were already thinking about revisiting the legal drama. The show, which aired from 2011 to 2019 on the USA Network, had not been watched by either of them during its original run. However, as time passed, the idea of reliving their Suits memories became more appealing to them.
It was a conversation with Katie Lowes, a close friend of Adams and co-host of the Unpacking the Toolbox rewatch podcast with Guillermo Diaz, that sparked the idea of creating a podcast for Suits. Adams reached out to Rafferty to gauge her interest, and after some time, they decided to turn the idea into reality. The resurgence in the show’s popularity, particularly after it landed on Netflix in June 2023 and the curiosity surrounding former co-star Meghan Markle, further solidified their decision to move forward with the podcast.
Now, over a year later, Adams and Rafferty are ready to dive into the world of Suits with their new SiriusXM podcast, Sidebar: A Suits Watch Podcast, set to premiere on Sept. 24. In each episode, they will analyze different episodes of Suits, including the pilot, and provide insights into the creative process, share their unfiltered reactions to storylines, and discuss how the show impacted their careers and personal lives. They will also be answering fan questions and will be joined by special guests like series creator Aaron Korsh and co-star Gina Torres.
The idea behind the podcast was to create a space for fans to come together and engage with the show in a communal setting. With the resurgence of interest in Suits, Adams and Rafferty saw an opportunity to provide a platform for fans to connect and discuss the show.
In a saturated market of television-rewatch podcasts, Adams and Rafferty aimed to offer something unique with Sidebar. They wanted to provide a personal touch by sharing their experiences and challenges while working on the show. The podcast will not only delve into the audience’s reaction to Suits but also explore how the actors themselves reacted to newfound fame.
As they embark on this podcast journey, Adams and Rafferty are reflective and appreciative of the work they did on Suits. They have come to terms with their self-criticism and have learned to be kinder to themselves. Watching the show years later has filled them with gratitude and pride for their accomplishments.
Sidebar: A Suits Watch Podcast is scheduled to premiere on Sept. 24, with new episodes releasing every Tuesday. Join Patrick J. Adams and Sarah Rafferty as they take a trip down memory lane and explore the world of Suits in a whole new way.