The Always Sunny Podcast

What It Is

The Always Sunny Podcast was a hit rewatch podcast hosted by Glenn Howerton, Charlie Day, and Rob McElhenney, the creators and stars of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. It launched in November 2021 with producer Megan Ganz. Each episode offered fans a deep dive into the show’s history, behind-the-scenes stories, character breakdowns, and hilarious conversations. The podcast also featured guests like Kaitlin Olson and Mary Elizabeth Ellis.

🕒 History & Origins

The podcast was created to celebrate the legacy of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and give fans an inside look at each episode from the people who made it. The hosts wanted to connect with their audience and share stories that never made it onto the screen.

  • Launch Date: November 2021

  • Hosts: Glenn Howerton, Charlie Day, Rob McElhenney, Megan Ganz (producer)

  • Uniqueness: Deep dives into episodes, cast chemistry, and special guest appearances

They even went on tour, recording live shows in places like Louisville, New York, Philadelphia, London, and Dublin.

🔍 Why It Stopped

Although the podcast was popular, it stopped for several reasons:

  1. Busy Schedules: All three hosts were involved in multiple other projects (Mythic Quest, movies, TV shows), making it difficult to find time to record.

  2. Studio Shutdown: The hosts shut down their podcast studio and did not want to record remotely, which made new episodes harder to produce.

  3. Hollywood Strikes (2023): The WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes made it legally tricky for actors to talk about their work, so the podcast went on pause.

  4. Official End: By July 2024, Glenn Howerton confirmed in interviews that the podcast is not coming back and the group has moved on.

📌 Timeline At-a-Glance

Date Event
Nov 2021 Podcast launch
2022 Live shows in Louisville and city tours
July 2023 Live episode put on hold (strike)
July 2024 Confirmed permanent end

🧩 Why Fans Loved It

    • Honest and hilarious behind-the-scenes stories

    • The natural chemistry and banter of the hosts

    • Great guest appearances and unique takes on classic episodes

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