Fake Doctors, Real Friends with Zach and Donald
- Episodes
- 374
- Released
- weekly
- Latest episode
- Nov 12, 2026
About the podcast
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.
Episodes 374
208: My Emergency (New)
Ava Bunn and Layla Mohammadi return to the podcast after a late-night wrap party where Donald gave fatherly words of wisdom to the up-and-coming cast. Meanwhile, Zach makes tough edits, including cutting one of …
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Ava Bunn and Layla Mohammadi return to the podcast after a late-night wrap party where Donald gave fatherly words of wisdom to the up-and-coming cast. Meanwhile, Zach makes tough edits, including cutting one of Ava’s close-ups. Turns out life in the ER can actually help some doctors perform better, and possums have some pretty cool superpowers.
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207: My Story (New)
The director of over twenty episodes of Scrubs, Michael Spiller, joins Zach Braff and Donald Faison to discuss one of the most technically difficult episodes in Scrubs’ history. How do you keep an octogenarian …
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The director of over twenty episodes of Scrubs, Michael Spiller, joins Zach Braff and Donald Faison to discuss one of the most technically difficult episodes in Scrubs’ history. How do you keep an octogenarian in the air for an entire scene? How much does a rotating room cost, really? And what influence has Spike Jones had on the design elements of this episode? The guys answer all these questions plus Donald tells us about the 5 a.m. wrap party with the interns, and Zach gets personal. He shares his childhood trauma and how he used it to motivate one of the most heartbreaking moments of JD’s life. Finally, should Elliot and JD be endgame, or is this a love that was too good to last?
SPECIAL THANKS:
Produced by James Howells
Director of Photography - Nate Magnuson
Production Designer - Roger FiresArt Director - Kat DomSet Decorator - Lizzi Pedersen
Construction Coordinator - Geoff McVarishPaint Coordinator - Matt Ward
Assistant Art Director - Jude HujaijGraphic Design - Katie JohnsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
222: My Dream Job
On this week's episode, it's the season 2 finale, Bill's directorial debut on the Scrubs series, and the crew has become disillusioned with their dream career. In the real world, Zach and Donald continue their …
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On this week's episode, it's the season 2 finale, Bill's directorial debut on the Scrubs series, and the crew has become disillusioned with their dream career. In the real world, Zach and Donald continue their plan to get Joelle a partner. Zach reveals the time he flew to Las Vegas for a bottle of water.
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206: My Halloween (New)
Halloween comes to Sacred Heart Hospital, which means Donald is dressing up, finding the gays with the best candy, and busting a move. In this week’s episode, Zach and Donald are joined by fan favorite Ava Bunn …
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Halloween comes to Sacred Heart Hospital, which means Donald is dressing up, finding the gays with the best candy, and busting a move. In this week’s episode, Zach and Donald are joined by fan favorite Ava Bunn (Dr. Sam Tosh) and newcomer John Higgins, who plays Grant, the intern. Together, this fabulous foursome recount Zach's daring and possibly life-threatening turn as Mary Poppins. They ponder the glory that would be Donald with hair. Plus, Grant details the wild world of SNL censors, while Ava teases a character we might see in the not-too-distant future.
Special Thanks:
EP - Jordan Runtagh
Vancouver Producer - James Howells
Video Producer - Dylan Unger
Director of Photography - Nate MagnusonSound Mixer - Craig Stauffer
Production Designer - Roger FiresArt Director - Kat Dom
Set Decorator - Lizzi Pedersen
Hair by - Amber HassaMakeup by - Jennifer Powell
Key Makeup Artist - Micah Gilbert
Construction Coordinator - Geoff McVarishPaint Coordinator - Matt Ward
Assistant Art Director - Jude HujaijGraphic Design - Katie Johnson
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205: My Best Friend's Birthday (New)
It’s Turk’s birthday, but JD and Elliot are a little preoccupied by their significant others. What’s supposed to be a chill night with friends ends in betrayal, and somehow, a laugh. How do they always do that? …
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It’s Turk’s birthday, but JD and Elliot are a little preoccupied by their significant others. What’s supposed to be a chill night with friends ends in betrayal, and somehow, a laugh. How do they always do that? On the podcast, Zach and Donald are joined by Doctor Dashana Trainor (Amanda Morrow) and Doctor Amara Hadi (Layla Mohammadi) to recount an episode heavily influenced by real-life events. Donald's love of all things steak, Zach's generous spirit, and the Scrubs cast's enduring friendships all take center stage in "My Best Friend's Birthday."
Special Thanks:
EP - Jordan Runtagh
Vancouver Producer - James Howells
Video Producer - Dylan Unger
Director of Photography - Nate MagnusonSound Mixer - Craig Stauffer
Production Designer - Roger FiresArt Director - Kat Dom
Set Decorator - Lizzi Pedersen
Hair by - Amber HassaMakeup by - Jennifer Powell
Key Makeup Artist - Micah Gilbert
Construction Coordinator - Geoff McVarishPaint Coordinator - Matt Ward
Assistant Art Director - Jude HujaijGraphic Design - Katie Johnson
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221: My Drama Queen
In this week's episode, Tasty Coma Wife wanted drama that JD struggled to deliver. In the real world, Zach and Donald bring back the Ask Bill segment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
204: Chief (New)
This episode required a lot from the cast. Donald had to whip out two iconic impressions, and Zach worked on his voices. Ava Bunn teaches Zach and Donald about the chic new trend called Winnie the Poohing. Zach …
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This episode required a lot from the cast. Donald had to whip out two iconic impressions, and Zach worked on his voices. Ava Bunn teaches Zach and Donald about the chic new trend called Winnie the Poohing. Zach tries to convince everyone Ava's Chicken Little tattoo is not real. It's really not! Donald talks about, like, BC (before Clueless), while Zach revisits his early days, vacillating between performer and on-set assistant. Sarah details the difference between a 360 shower and an everything shower, plus the joys of a shower beverage.
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220: My Interpretation
On this week's episode, Turk can't stop having sex dreams about Elliot. In the real world, Joelle gets a much better fan call (I'm so sorry.) https://amandakloots.com/subscription-preview-page See …
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On this week's episode, Turk can't stop having sex dreams about Elliot. In the real world, Joelle gets a much better fan call (I'm so sorry.) https://amandakloots.com/subscription-preview-page
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203: My Ex’s Ex (New)
Zach and Donald are mostly N*SYNC; Sean, aka Scott Foley, returns, and the podcast’s lore is now part of the TV series! Sarah Chalke returns to the pod with intern Dr. Sam Tosh, aka Ava Bunn. Chalke gives us …
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Zach and Donald are mostly N*SYNC; Sean, aka Scott Foley, returns, and the podcast’s lore is now part of the TV series! Sarah Chalke returns to the pod with intern Dr. Sam Tosh, aka Ava Bunn. Chalke gives us another classic Sarah story. Donald shows off his Denzel Washington impersonation, but he forgot his notes. It’s a real return to form at Fake Doctors, Real Friends.
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219: My Kingdom
On this week's episode, JD steps all over Turk as he tries to appear cool for the surgeons. In the real world, Zach and Donald return after a week-long hiatus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
201: My First Time in a While (New)
JD hasn’t… in a while, and neither have we. Zach Braff (JD) and Donald Faison (Turk) return to their beloved podcast Fake Doctors, Real Friends, now in video form. From their set in Vancouver, where they’re …
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JD hasn’t… in a while, and neither have we. Zach Braff (JD) and Donald Faison (Turk) return to their beloved podcast Fake Doctors, Real Friends, now in video form. From their set in Vancouver, where they’re filming season two of Scrubs, Zach and Donald recap the season two premiere, “My First Time in a While,” with special co-host Sarah Chalke (Elliot). They talk about the jokes left on the cutting room floor, September in Vancouver, and the absolute joy of watching John C. McGinley expertly deliver a perfectly written Dr. Cox speech.
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202: My Mentee (New)
JD gets a mentee, and we get to spend another day with Sarah Chalke. Part two of the Scrubs season two premiere, “My Mentee,” takes viewers into Dr. Cox’s frightening new reality as a patient at Sacred Heart …
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JD gets a mentee, and we get to spend another day with Sarah Chalke. Part two of the Scrubs season two premiere, “My Mentee,” takes viewers into Dr. Cox’s frightening new reality as a patient at Sacred Heart Hospital. Zach soft pitches bonus episodes of Scrubs. Donald shares a Flavor Flav behind-the-scenes story. While Sarah is left out of the group chat, but she still loves Michael James Scott. Knicks in five, a La La Land education, and hidden talents from the interns.
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Our Last Hurrah
You might have noticed we've been out of the office for a while. Zach and Donald return to tell you what they've been up to and what the future of Fake Doctors might look like. As we prepare to say our …
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You might have noticed we've been out of the office for a while. Zach and Donald return to tell you what they've been up to and what the future of Fake Doctors might look like. As we prepare to say our goodbyes, we want to thank you, beautiful humans, for going on this crazy ride with us. We love you beyond measure.
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My T.C.W. with Bill Lawrence
On this week's episode, JD falls for a comatose patient's wife. In the real world, Bill's back! Plus, the guys take their first fan call from India.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
217: My Own Private Practice Guy
On this week's episode, Jordan blocks JD from revealing that Perry is the father of her baby. In the real world, Zach reveals he's jumped the pond, while Donald remembers the rollerblading movies of the …
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On this week's episode, Jordan blocks JD from revealing that Perry is the father of her baby. In the real world, Zach reveals he's jumped the pond, while Donald remembers the rollerblading movies of the 1990s.
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216: My Karma
On this week's episode, JD and Turk cause a golf accident, and karma bites back with a vengeance. In the real world, Florence Pugh is back with her own segment AND new cooking tips.See omnystudio.com/listener …
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On this week's episode, JD and Turk cause a golf accident, and karma bites back with a vengeance. In the real world, Florence Pugh is back with her own segment AND new cooking tips.
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215: His Story
In this week's episode, Dr Cox takes over the narration from JD in the first of 9 "story" episodes. In the real world, Shea Serrano is back to discuss one of his favorite episodes, and Bill debuts a new …
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In this week's episode, Dr Cox takes over the narration from JD in the first of 9 "story" episodes. In the real world, Shea Serrano is back to discuss one of his favorite episodes, and Bill debuts a new segment.
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214: My Brother, My Keeper
On this week's episode, Turk invites his old brother to town to help convince Carla she should say yes to his proposal. In the real world, Zach and Donald discuss WAP, the best movie endings, and that time …
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On this week's episode, Turk invites his old brother to town to help convince Carla she should say yes to his proposal. In the real world, Zach and Donald discuss WAP, the best movie endings, and that time Donald sang Mary Poppins with Dick Van Dyke on the Scrubs set.
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213: My Philosophy
On this week's episode, JD learns how to let one of his favorite patients go. In the real world, Zach and Donald discuss all the behind-the-scenes goodness of their first fantasy musical moment on Scrubs.See …
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On this week's episode, JD learns how to let one of his favorite patients go. In the real world, Zach and Donald discuss all the behind-the-scenes goodness of their first fantasy musical moment on Scrubs.
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212: My New Old Friend w Bill Lawrence
On this week's episode, JD and Elliot try to be friends after ending the "with benefits" aspect of their relationship. In the real world, Bill Lawrence is back!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
211: My Sex Buddy
On this week's episode, JD and Elliot test their relationship as they attempt to be friends with benefits. In the real world, Zach and Donald are delighted to learn GQ UK thinks they're #2. An essential worker …
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On this week's episode, JD and Elliot test their relationship as they attempt to be friends with benefits. In the real world, Zach and Donald are delighted to learn GQ UK thinks they're #2. An essential worker gets a special gift from GT's Kombucha!
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210: My Monster
In this week's episode, JD asks out the Gift Shop Girl while Dr. Cox tries to satiate Jordan's appetite for curly fries. In the real world, we're talking Beyoncé's Black is King, Donald's helicopter parenting …
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In this week's episode, JD asks out the Gift Shop Girl while Dr. Cox tries to satiate Jordan's appetite for curly fries. In the real world, we're talking Beyoncé's Black is King, Donald's helicopter parenting, and the comedy panties Zach once gave to a co-star.
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209.5: My Happy Accident With John C. McGinley
In this episode - record scratch. So, remember how Zach thought Johnny C. would be on episode 209? Well, turns out, so did Johnny. He took notes and everything! So, instead of asking Johnny to come back later …
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In this episode - record scratch. So, remember how Zach thought Johnny C. would be on episode 209? Well, turns out, so did Johnny. He took notes and everything! So, instead of asking Johnny to come back later, we decided to have a conversation about one of his best performances and what it's like working with Oliver Stone.
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209: My Lucky Day
On this week's episode, JD correctly diagnoses a patient that Dr. Cox struggles with and gets cocky. In the real world, Zach and Donald geek out over Michelle Branch, following Zach, and the time Donald met …
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On this week's episode, JD correctly diagnoses a patient that Dr. Cox struggles with and gets cocky. In the real world, Zach and Donald geek out over Michelle Branch, following Zach, and the time Donald met Tony Shalhoub.
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208: My Fruit Cup With Heather Locklear
On this week's episode, Turk and JD reveal how they beg, borrow, and steal to make ends meet as medical residents. In the real world, Zach and Donald are joined by television legend, Heather Locklear. Locklear …
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On this week's episode, Turk and JD reveal how they beg, borrow, and steal to make ends meet as medical residents. In the real world, Zach and Donald are joined by television legend, Heather Locklear. Locklear recounts her days as a star on two prime-time television series and the #MeToo moment that led her to remove her name from The First Wives Club.
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207: My First Step
On this week's episode, the crew becomes risk averse, and Dr. Cox tries to ignore his feelings for the new pharmaceutical sales rep. In the real world, Zach and Donald talk about their new adventures in video …
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On this week's episode, the crew becomes risk averse, and Dr. Cox tries to ignore his feelings for the new pharmaceutical sales rep. In the real world, Zach and Donald talk about their new adventures in video gaming, and Zach talks about his musical-themed Bar mitzvah.
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206: My Big Brother With Tom Cavanagh
In this week's episode, JD's older brother drops by Sacred Heart and humiliates his little brother with his lack of ambition. In the real world, Tom Cavanagh joins Zach and Donald to reminisce about the good …
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In this week's episode, JD's older brother drops by Sacred Heart and humiliates his little brother with his lack of ambition. In the real world, Tom Cavanagh joins Zach and Donald to reminisce about the good ol' days, talk tattoos, and how to convince Greg Berlanti to put the guys in the DC Universe.
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205: My New Coat
In this week's episode, JD begins feeling like a doctor and upgrades his wardrobe to include a white medical coat. Meanwhile, Eliot discovers her new identity at the hospital. In the real world, Zach and Donald …
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In this week's episode, JD begins feeling like a doctor and upgrades his wardrobe to include a white medical coat. Meanwhile, Eliot discovers her new identity at the hospital. In the real world, Zach and Donald are all over the place discussing edibles, their love for Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn, and how many bugs are legally allowed in a can of tuna.
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204: My Big Mouth
In this week's episode, JD betrays Carla's trust, and Turk realizes he only advanced in Kelso's eyes because Kelso is sexist. In the real world, Zach and Donald discuss Donald's munchie problems and their …
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In this week's episode, JD betrays Carla's trust, and Turk realizes he only advanced in Kelso's eyes because Kelso is sexist. In the real world, Zach and Donald discuss Donald's munchie problems and their frustration with the lack of mask wearing in the USA.
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203: My Case Study With Ken Jenkins
On this week's episode, JD defies Dr. Cox's wishes and strives for success in a competition Dr. Kelso is running amongst the residents. In the real world, Zach and Donald are joined by Kelso himself, Ken …
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On this week's episode, JD defies Dr. Cox's wishes and strives for success in a competition Dr. Kelso is running amongst the residents. In the real world, Zach and Donald are joined by Kelso himself, Ken Jenkins.
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