Fake Doctors, Real Friends with Zach and Donald

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TV & Film Comedy

What's Fake Doctors, Real Friends with Zach and Donald about?

You know what's long, tedious and boring? Surgery. You know what isn't? This new podcast! Join Scrubs co-stars and real-life best friends Zach Braff and Donald Faison for a weekly comedy podcast where they relive the hit TV show, one episode at a time. Each week, these BFFs will discuss an episode of Scrubs, sharing behind-the-scenes stories and reminiscing on some of their favorite memories from filming. They’ll also connect with Scrubs super fans and feature beloved show cast members for exclusive interviews.

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Introducing: Survivors Heal...

11.23.2022

Hi, Fake Doctors, Real Friends fans! Survivors Heal is a podcast exploring the healing side of true crime from activist, advocate, and survivor Oya L. Sherrills. By tackling the constructs that keep cycles of violence spinning; Survivors Heal with Oya ...

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11.23.2022 Introducing: Survivors Heal with Oya L. Sherrills Hi, Fake Doctors, Real Friends fans! Survivors Heal is a podcast exploring the healing side of true crime from activist, advocate, and survivor Oya L. Sherrills. By tackling the constructs that keep cycles of violence spinning; Survivors Heal with Oya ...
11.22.2022 705: My Growing Pains On this week's episode, Cox challenges everyone to grow up but forgets the joy of nurturing his inner child. In the real world, we could never forget our inner children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11.15.2022 704: My Identity Crisis On this week's episode, the entire hospital suffers an identity crisis. Does Cox enjoy his free time or his family more? Is Carla losing her identity as a Latina? Is JD the janitor now?! In the real world, the whole ...
11.08.2022 703: My Inconvenient Truth On this week's episode, Ted and Janitor decide to make the hospital a green space and Dan returns to tell JD to grow up. In the real world, we refuse to grow up, and continue to have a blast despite ...
11.01.2022 702: My Hard Labor On this week's episode, Cox doesn't want his daughter to associate him with pain, Turk learns his wife is a vide game master, and JD welcomes a son. In the real world, we learn what everyone did on the break. ...
10.21.2022 A Zach's Mom Classic This week, we're revisiting one of our most heartfelt episodes - when Zach's mom dropped by to talk about her new book and give some parenting advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10.12.2022 A Shea Serrano Classic Revisiting Shea's first appearance on Fake Doctors. Mmm. So much basketball talk. Delicious. Welcome NBA fans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09.30.2022 A Sarah Chalke Classic This was recorded two full years ago AND Sarah Chalke came to visit. Talk about a classic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09.22.2022 A Johnny C. Classic On this week's episode, we open the vault to a Johnny C classic. Enjoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09.15.2022 701: Own Worst Enemy Hyundai Drive-In Special On this week’s episode, JD struggles with his life decisions when it comes to Kim. In the real world, Zach, Donald, and the gang head to a drive-in to watch the first episode of season 7! You can watch the ...
08.23.2022 622: My Point of No Return with Bill Lawrence On this week's episode, JD and Elliot realize they've backed themselves into a corner they no longer want to live in. In the real world, it's the season six finale, and we're going to take a brief break to recharge ...
08.16.2022 621: My Rabbit On this week's episode, JD's consciousness shows up in a bunny suit, and the hospital staff learns the value of the word no. In the real world, we're so happy to be back together. We talk about everything from Batgirl ...
08.09.2022 Real Friends Classic - 206: My Big Brother with Tom Cavanagh Remember when the dreamy Tom Cavanagh joined us. What a delight he was! Enjoy this recap of season 2 episode 6. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08.02.2022 Fake Doctors Classic - 123: My Hero With Brendan Fraser On this week's show, we remember that time Brendan Fraiser spoke to us! What a magical day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07.26.2022 620: My Conventional Wisdom On this week's episode, JD discovers his ex, Dr. Kim, at a surgical convention and learns she's still expecting his baby. In the real world, when Joelle's away the guys get wild. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07.19.2022 619: My Cold Shower On this week's episode, everyone is being rejected sexually and thus showers in "cold water" to starve off their desire. In the real world, we talk to a robotic surgeon and Zach explains what it's like directing superstar, Harrison Ford. ...
07.11.2022 618: My Turf War On this week's episode, JD feels threatened by Elliot's college roommate and tries to sabotage their relationship. In the real world, the guys get a fun surprise call from an old friend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07.05.2022 Off for the Holiday Hello, lovely listeners. We are taking a brief break. We hope you enjoyed your long weekend. We'll be back next Tuesday! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06.28.2022 617: Their Story On this week's episode, Ted, Todd, and Jordan take over JD's narrating duties. In the real world, we have another surprise Scrubs family guest! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06.21.2022 616: My Words of Wisdom On this week's episode, after Laverne's funeral, the hospital staff tries to take the lessons she left behind and implement them into their own lives. In the real world, we're introducing a new segment where we call cast and crew ...
06.14.2022 Scrubs Austin Television Experience Panel We took a break so the guys could go to Austin. So sit back and listen to the entire cast and Bill Lawrence discuss the history of our favorite show, Scrubs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06.07.2022 615: My Long Goodbye On this week's episode, the hospital staff learns how to say goodbye to Nurse Roberts. In the real world, Zach Braff was in a Star Wars and Donald Faison is more excited than anyone else on the planet. See omnystudio.com/listener ...
05.31.2022 614: My My No Good Reason On this week's episode, Laverne and Cox go head to head over chaos theory. In the real world, we're a little bit late to the party. But, better late than never. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05.24.2022 613: My Scrubs On this week's episode, Kelso takes the fun-colored hospital scrubs away when he discovers the staff of Sacred Heart is stealing them, forcing everyone to wear drab brown. In the real world, our giant water bottles are back baby! PS ...
05.17.2022 612: My Fishbowl On this week's episode, the doctors come together to try and save Private Dancer from depression. In the real world, Zach is back home and Donald got some fun new animation toys! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05.10.2022 611: My Night to Remember On this week's episode, it's a cheesy clip show! In the real world, Zach is going to the grand prix and Donald had several bong hits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05.03.2022 610: My Therapeutic Month with John C. McGinley On this week's episode, the staff at Sacred Heart learn how much they changed over the course of a month. In the real world, Joelle is away, Johnny C is back, and one of our favorite fan callers returns. See ...
04.28.2022 Introducing: Comic Con Meta Pod Joelle Monique's got a new show! Tune in to Comic Con Meta*Pod to hear celebrity interviews and catch up on the nerd news headlines. Hosts Hector Navarro and Joelle Monique guide you through the convention experience of discovering something new ...
04.26.2022 609: My Perspective On this week's episode, JD passes out when he goes twosies. In the real world, Zach is in Miami and Donald met Harrison Ford and hit the bong. Enjoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04.19.2022 608: My Road to Nowhere with Brian Klugman On this week's episode, Kelso gets an RV, but JD and the crew commandeer it for a road trip to Kim's first ultrasound before he can use it. In the real world, we've got a special guest on the show ...
04.12.2022 607: His Story IV On this week's episode, Dr. Kelso learns how his presence impacts the hospital and Scrubs gets political. In the real world, it's Zach's BIRTHDAY! https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-haedyn-fight-leukemia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04.05.2022 606: My Musical On this week's episode, a patient hears singing everywhere she goes. In the real world, we're celebrating one of the best episodes of television to ever hit the air waves. We recap the joy, struggles, and accomplishments of every song. ...
03.29.2022 605: My Friend with Money On this week's episode, Elliot goes home at 5:00 PM every day and Cox gets jealous. In the real world, Zach recalls a letter he wrote the NY landlord who owned the loft he and Donald rented in 2001, and ...
03.22.2022 Real Friends Classic: 118 with Christa Miller Guys, we've been premiering and hosting and filming, and unfortunately, that means we've had to release another classic episode. It's real work trying to be a multi-hyphenate. We hope you'll bear with us, and we look forward to joining you ...
03.15.2022 604: My House On this week's episode, Scrubs takes on House MD. In the real world, we're getting excited about our first red carpet experience for Cheaper by the Dozen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03.08.2022 Real Friends Classic: 109 - My Day Off We needed a wee break, but we'll be back next week better than ever. This week, we're traveling back, back, back to season one. Donald eulogizes Sam Lloyd, and the guys go deep on their stand-ins. JD is nervous about ...
03.01.2022 603: My Coffee In this week's episode, Kelso builds a coffee shop in the hospital, and Turk worries about providing for his new family. In the real world, we're trying out a new surprise segment! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener ...
02.22.2022 602: My Best Friend's Baby's Baby and My Baby's Baby On this week's episode, Carla goes in to labor! Turk's gonna be a daddy. In the real world, Zach's back, and we take a fun fan call! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02.15.2022 A Very Special Episode: Alabama Jackson w/ Seth Green and Friends We get animated on this week's episode as we dive into the pilot episode of Donald's new show Alabama Jackson! Join us as we break down the time-traveling comedy with the creative minds behind the show, including Seth Green, Chris ...
02.08.2022 601: My Mirror Image On this week's episode, JD tries to process his new reality as a father. In the real world, we're joined by writer Tim Hobert! He's an old friend of Bill's and he wrote this episode. Learn more about your ad-choices ...
02.01.2022 524: My Transition On this week's episode, JD tries to woo Kim but Elliot "Good Time Killer" Reid keeps getting in the way. In the real world, we've reached the end of season 5! What the hell are we going to do when ...
01.25.2022 523: My Urologist On this week's episode, JD develops a crush on a recently divorced urologist, but when she chooses her career stats over a patient's health he second-guesses his feelings. In the real world, we're reunited with our urologist. Dr. Penis is ...
01.18.2022 We're Back, 2022! After 100 years away, Zach, Donald, Joelle, and Danl return to their microphones. This week, we're just playing catch up. We'll be back next week with the penultimate season 5 recap. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for ...
01.11.2022 Fake Doctors Classic: 121 MY Sacrificial Clam with Neil Flynn We're hoping in the way back time machine, all the way to season one, to revisit a conversation with the beloved Neil Flynn. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01.11.2022 Real Friends Update! Joelle finally gives you guys an update on the show. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12.28.2021 Real Friends Classic: with Sarah Chalke Happy New Year! We will be back with new episodes soon. But this week, we want to revisit this conversation with THEE Sarah Chalke. Enjoy this replay of 402: My Office. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for ...
12.21.2021 Fake Doctors Classic: 217 MY TCW with Bill Lawrence It's time for another classic! We've got a twofer with a classic episode and. thee classic guest, Scrubs creator, Bill Lawrence. Enjoy!! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12.14.2021 Real Friends Classic with Brendan Fraser Danl hand-picked a classic for you while we're on break. Enjoy!! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12.07.2021 Real Friends Classic: Richard Kind Now that the holidays are here, we're revisiting some of our favorite moments of the series so far. Here's our conversation with Richard Kind, the surprising, hysterical, profoundly deep individual. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...
11.30.2021 522: My Deja Vu My Deja Vu On this week's episode, Carla is struggling with the limitation of being pregnant while JD feels stagnant at work. In the real world, we're struggling to remember what happened in the hospital. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See ...

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