Show Notes
This week we go back to where it all began. Patrick and Sarah share their Suits origin stories including who gave Sarah the script and what the audition process was like for Patrick. Then, Aaron Korsh, the creator of Suits, joins the chat to share what inspired him to create the show, the personal tragedy that pushed him to pursue his dream of writing, where Harvey and Donna’s names originated, which actor is least like their on-screen persona, and so much more.
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They asked, and you answered! This week, Sarah and Patrick are discussing YOUR theories behind the infamous can-opener scene in the Season 1 finale. They involve canned fruit, pure magic, cans of whoop-ass, and thumbtack juries? There are no bad theories (at least for Sarah), and we hear them all!
We are back with part 2 of our conversation about season 1 of "Suits" with creator Aaron Korsh, and producing director Kevin Bray. This week, we discuss how Kevin empowered Sarah and Donna, the challenges of making "Suits," Kevin and Aaron's can-opener theories, the story of casting Rachel Zane, and why Sarah almost wasn't cast as Donna.
Mom and Dad are in studio! That's right - this week we have creator Aaron Korsh and producing director Kevin Bray in studio to discuss ALL of season 1 of "Suits!" We cover what the early days of "Suits" felt like, hear Kevin's theory that Harvey wears Ugg boots at home, discuss which magical moments Aaron believes really made "Suits," point out Kevin's special connection with Patrick, and more. Come back next week to hear Aaron and Kevin share their theories on the can-opener, Rachel Zane chemistry reads, and Aaron's initial reaction to the "Suits: LA" pilot.
It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for... we finally take a deep dive into the can opener! We’ve reached the season 1 finale, "Dog Fight." Kevin Bray was back at the helm and Patrick and Sarah are ready to discuss. They play "who said it?" with the best one-liners, and Kiki’s day is made when Sarah casually drops intel about The Devil Wears Prada. Sarah breaks down one of the greatest scenes of the season for Patrick, and they reminisce about learning the show had earned a second season!
This week Sarah and Patrick dig into the penultimate episode of season 1 – Rules of the Game – which, lucky for us, includes multiple scenes with everyone’s favorite chaotic duo! Director Mike Smith shares his memories of working with Patrick and Sarah, we debate the correct way to pronounce "mentor," and our hosts share advice they received from veteran actors early in their careers. And on that note, how do we feel about Mike and Donna’s acting skills? It’s all leading up to the first season finale of Suits!