Fake Doctors, Real Friends with Zach and Donald
Episodes
111: My Own Personal Jesus
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Turk questions his faith after a particularly difficult Christmas in the ER. In the real world, Zach and Donald recount the in...
110: My Nickname With Bill Lawrence
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Scrubs, JD and Carla's friendship hits a rough patch, and recurring character Jill Tracy makes her debut. In the real world,...
109: My Day Off
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, JD gets a day off! Then he gets appendicitis. And Turk's going to operate?! In the real world, Zach and Donald share their mem...
108: My Fifteen Minutes with Judy Reyes
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD and Turk save a cameraman's life in this week's episode. But Turk doesn't like it when he's made to be the poster minority for the hospital. In rea...
107: My Super Ego with John C. McGinley
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Scrubs, there's a new hotshot intern at Sacred Heart. JD's place at the top of his class may be in jeopardy. Meanwhile, in t...
106: My Bad
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, JD doesn't trust Turk to perform surgery on him. Dr. Cox remains suspended, and his student just slept with his ex-wife. Back in reality, Z...
105: My Two Dads
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 105, JD's torn between the compassionate care of Dr. Cox and the financially practical Dr Kelso. Meanwhile, Turk gave Carla an ass pen as a...
104: My Old Lady with Sarah Chalke
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 104, Turk, JD, and Elliot try to save their dying patient. Hospital statistics predict at least one will die. In the real world, Zach and D...
103: My Best Friend's Mistake w/ Bill Lawrence
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The will they/ won't they that is JD and Elliot begins to simmer in episode three as Scrubs tackles "the friend zone." In the real world, Zach and Don...
102: My Mentor
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, JD tries to help a patient stop smoking, while Turk works up the nerve to ask Carla out. In reality, Zach and Donald continue their binge, ...
My Pilot/My First Day
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Donald discuss filming in an abandoned hospital, the audition process, and why they were so starstruck by Sarah Chalke, aka Dr. Eliot. S...
Real Friends Classic: 207: My First Step
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's classic episode, the crew becomes risk averse and Dr. Cox tries to ignore his feelings for the new pharmaceutical sales rep. In the rea...
Our Last Hurrah
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Fak...
Real Friends Classic: 206 - My Big Brother With Tom Cavanagh
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 C...
Real Friends Classic: 205 - My New Coat
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Real Friends Classic: 204 - My Big Mouth
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Real Friends Classic: 203 - My Case Study With Ken Jenkins
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks episode, JD defies Dr. Cox's wishes and strives for success in a competition Dr. Kelso is running amongst the residence. In the real wor...
Real Friends Classic: 202 - My Nightingale
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Carla stays at the hospital overnight to help her friends as then endure their first night in charge of the hospital. In the r...
Real Friends Classic: 201 - My Overkill
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, the crew deals with the fallout of Jordan's season one truth bomb. In the real world, Zach and Donald recap the summer they li...
Real Friends Classic: 124 - My Last Day with Bill Lawrence and Christa Miller
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, it is the season one finale! Kristen is back and she's ready to expose everyone's dirty little secret, In the real world, Zach...
Real Friends Classic: 123 - My Hero With Brendan Fraser
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Dr. Cox struggles to support his best friend through Chemotherapy. In the real world, Zach and Donald are joined by Brendan Fr...
Real Friends Classic: 122 - My Occurrence With Shea Serrano
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Dr. Cox's best friend (Brendan Fraser) shows up at the hospital and receives a horrifying diagnosis. In the real world, Zach a...
Real Friends Classic: 121 - My Sacrificial Clam With Neil Flynn
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, JD learns about the harsh realities of risking his life as a doctor. In the real world, Zach and Donald finally talk with Neil...
Real Friends Classic: 120 - My Way of the Highway With Scott Foley
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Eliot is swept off her feet by the handsome Sean. In the real world, Zach and Donald are swept off their feet as they recall t...
Real Friends Classic: 119 - My Old Man With Sarah Chalke
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, the big three are all visited by their parents, causing a wave of regression among the young doctors. In the real world, the b...
Real Friends Classic: 118 - My Tuscaloosa Heart with Christa Miller
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Turk and Eliot learn about Dr. Kelso's secret talent. In the real world, Zach and Donald are joined by actress Christa Miller....
Real Friends Classic: 117 - My Student
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, JD, Turk, and Eliot each get an intern to guide through their first weeks at Sacred Heart. In the real world, Zach and Donald ...
Real Friends Classic: 116 - My Heavy Meddle With John C. McGinley
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Scrubs, JD struggles to watch his mentor succumb to the pressures of the job. In the real world, Zach and Donald are once ag...
Real Friends Classic - 115: My Bed Banter and Beyond With Randall Winston
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Scrubs, JD and Eliot attempt to carry out a secret relationship while at work. In the real world, Zach and Donald are joined...
Real Friends Classic: 114 - My Drug Buddy
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, JD learns his new girlfriend has a secret drug habit. In the real world, Zach and Donald talk about theater camp.See omnystudi...
Real Friends Classic: 113 - My Balancing Act with Michael Spiller
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, JD tries to balance his new girlfriend, and his job as a medical intern. In real life, Zach and Donald speak with Michael Spil...
Real Friends Classic: 112 - My Blind Date
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, JD's stuck babysitting a patient, but the mystery patient could become a new love interest. In the real world, Zach and Donald...
Blockbuster Musicals with Jon M. Chu + Myron Kerstein of Wicked
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Donald welcome the director and editor of Wicked, Jon M. Chu and Myron Kerstein to the show. We try to get more information on Joseph and the...
Real Friends Classic: 111 - My Own Personal Jesus
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Turk questions his faith after a particularly difficult Christmas in the ER. In the real world, Zach and Donald recount the in...
Real Friends Classic - 110: My Nickname with Bill Lawrence
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Scrubs, JD and Carla's friendship hits a rough patch, and reoccurring character Jill Tracy makes her debut. In the real worl...
Judy Reyes, Queen of TV
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
All hail the return of our Queen! Judy Reyes, known to many of you as Carla, never stays off TV too long. She tells Zach and Donald about her latest h...
Real Friends Classic: 109 - My Day Off
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, JD gets a day off! Then he get's appendicitis. And Turk's going to operate?! In the real world Zach and Donald share their mem...
Leila George and the Secrets of Disney World
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leila George stunned audiences as Young Catherine in Alfonso Cuarón's Disclaimer on Apple TV+. Playing Cate Blanchette's younger self is a uniq...
Real Friends Classic: 108 - My Fifteen Minutes with Judy Reyes
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD and Turk save a cameraman's life in this week's episode. But Turk doesn't like when he's made to be the poster minority for the hospital. In real l...
Katie Lowes, Every Pretzel You've Ever had is a Piece of Crap
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Lowe's career is incredibly diverse. But when she was put into Waitress the Broadway musical, she relied on her experience giving birth to remin...
Real Friends Classic - 107: My Super Ego with John C. McGinley
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Scrubs, there's a new hotshot intern at Sacred Heart. JD's place at the top of his class may be in jeopardy. Meanwhile, in t...
Zach Cherry, Do a Flip Severance Guy
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zach Cherry found fame in an odd way, he had a single line in a Spider-Man film and became an overnight success. Of course, things always look differe...
Real Friends Classic -106: My Bad
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, JD doesn't trust Turk to perform surgery on him. Dr. Cox remains suspended, and his student just slept with his ex-wife. Back in reality, Z...
Jillian Turecki, Relationships are Projection
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jillian Turecki, aka the breakup fairy godmother, has been Zach's lifeline as he explores dating. Her unique approach to relationship advice, heavily ...
Real Friends Classic - 105: My Two Dads
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 105, JD's torn between the compassionate care of Dr. Cox, and the financially practical Dr, Kelso. Meanwhile, Turk gave Carla an ass pen as...
The Return of Johnny C.
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Cox makes his triumphant return to Fake Doctors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Real Friends Classic -104: My Old Lady with Sarah Chalke
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 104, Turk, JD, and Elliot try to save their dying patient. Hospital statistics predict at least one will die. In the real world, Zach and D...
Ted McGinley was Almost Dr. Cox?!
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ted McGinley is not a great auditioner. He's got dyslexia and the process of presenting for strangers doesn't come naturally to him. But once he has t...
Real Friends Classic -103: My Best Friend's Mistake w Bill Lawrence
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The will they/ won't they that is JD and Elliot begins to simmer in episode three as Scrubs tackles "the friend zone." In the real world, Zach and Don...
Reid Scott Nearly Cast as JD on Scrubs?!
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reid Scott might be best known for his role as Dan Egan on Veep. He tells Zach and Donald about the early days of working on the comedy in Baltimore, ...
Real Friends Classic - 102: My Mentor
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, JD tries to help a patient stop smoking, while Turk works up the nerve to ask Carla out. In reality, Zach and Donald continue their binge, ...
Charlotte Lawrence, Out the Womb Singing
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Donald have known Charlotte Lawrence since before she was a baby. Now, she's all grown up. Charlotte recently completed a tour with Madison b...
Real Friends Classic - 101: The Pilot / My First Day
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Relive the very first episode where Zach and Donald talk about filming in an abandoned hospital, discuss the audition process, and explain why they we...
Joel McHale, Straight to Offers
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joel McHale's built his career with guest comedy host spots and catapulted to The Soup. He tells us about how he worked through his dyslexia and doing...
Real Friends Classic - 503: My Day at the Races
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, JD finds a list of things he wanted to accomplish before he turned 30. When he discovers he has accomplished none of them, he ...
111: My Own Personal Jesus
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our annual relisten of the best Scrubs' Christmas episode. In this week's episode, Turk questions his faith after a particularly diffi...
F-1, Vegas, and the DJ Booth
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Donald went to Vegas and shut the F1 circuit down. They partied with Snoop Dog and had an awkward encounter with Michael Fassbender. It's a r...
Saying Nice Things Makes Brett Goldstein Uncomfortable
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brett Goldstein's been listening to Fake Doctors since the beginning, and we may have a new number-one fan. He tells us about his first time working w...
Michael Urie, Dream Gay Best Friend
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Urie of Shrinking and Ugly Betty fame joined us and shared his storied career, from being booted from his Broadway debut to straight men disco...
Ronald Gladden From the Block (and Jury Duty)
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ronald Gladden looked for a job online and wound up in a real-life Truman Show when he learned the documentary he signed up for was actually a reality...
Professor Scott Galloway and the Future of Young Men
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Galloway, also known as Professor G, made a career in business. In today's episode, he discusses how he made his first million and why he chose ...
Nicole Sullivan
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole Sullivan walks us through her break out role on Mad TV, her loving relationship with our favorite gal, Christa Miller, and how she discovered h...
Rick Glassman, Take Your Shoes Off
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rick Glassman is an actor and comedian. You know him from the TV show Undateable and the film A Futile and Stupid Gesture. But you probably know Rick ...
Matthew Hussey Goes Deep on Relationships
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach and Donald are joined by relationship guru and British heartthrob Matthew Hussey to discuss all things meeting, courting, and figuring out love. ...
Isabelle Fuhrman Will Try to Fix You
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Isabelle Fuhrman got her big break when she was cast as the titular character in the horror film The Orphan. Not to be undone, she quickly followed th...
Brian Baumgartner's Not Kevin IRL
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Baumgartner is best known as Kevin from The Office. He outlines the series' rapid growth on DVDs, streaming, and the video iPod after its origin...
Get Into Our Car, Heather Graham!
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Heather Graham gets out of our dreams and into our podcast. She tells us about working with the Coreys, Vince Vaughn, Eddie Murphy, and Mark Wahlberg ...
Henry Winkler, Let it Percolate
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Henry Winkler learned he was dyslexic while helping his son with a school project. He and Donald discuss what it's like to be an actor who frequently ...
Still Talkin' Bout Sex, Baby with Vanessa and Xander Marin
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Vanessa and Xander make their triumphant return to Fake Doctors to tell us about butt stuff, and how to keep the wife happy. Just a reminder - this on...
Aisha Tyler for President!
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Queen of the Internet, the video game icon, and the Friends color barrier breaker, Aisha Tyler, breaks down her career from Talk Soup to her new brand...
Our Surgeon Friend with Dr. Deren Bagsby
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Deren Bagsby isn't your typical surgeon. He's an orthopedic surgeon who, for charity, marathons performing surgery. Working near Fort Brag, Dr. Ba...
Craig Robinson, Can You Take My Name Off the List, Please?
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Robinson took the bit role of Darryl on The Office into a career-launching mainstay in the ensemble. After years of sharpening his skills on the...
"Do You Accept This Assignment?" with Mission Implausible
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder how the CIA gets an informant to trust them? Do you want to know which movies get the CIA right? Former high-level CIA operatives John Sip...
Tony Hale, Fear is Here to Help You
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Hale went from weird guy on the commercials to co-lead in Arrested Development to starring in Veep, arguably one of the most influential comedies...
You Might Want to Buckle Up, Baby with Billy Dee Williams
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our second interview, we welcome the legendary Billy Dee Williams to the show. Mr. Williams tells us about his passion for painting, how to play he...
Jon Cryer, Donald's Real Best Friend
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Cryer's been a star since he was a teenager, but there were a few years in the middle when he wasn't sure if anyone cared about him as a performer...
115: My Bed Banter and Beyond with Randall Winston.
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Scrubs, JD and Elliot attempt to carry out a secret relationship while at work. In the real world, Zach and Donald are joine...
317: My Moment of Un-Truth
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Carla has a date, and it's not with Turk! In the real world, Donald shares his love of Gravitrax, we discuss holiday streaming...
524: My Transition
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 ...
Our Favorite Guests with Heather Graham
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're still on break, but we wanted to share some of our favorite guests with you. So we're kicking it off with the stunning Heather Graham. We'll be ...
913: Our Thanks with Michael Mosley
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, the doctors must give a speech to their cadaver's family. In the real world, we say goodbye to Scrubs with Michael Mosley.See ...
912: Our Driving Issues
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Kelso's license is revoked after an accident and Cole discovers he has skin cancer. In the real world, we're still processing ...
911: Our Dear Leaders
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Drew quits being the study group's leader, causing a complete breakdown in the group's dynamics, and a hotshot surgeon makes T...
910: Our True Lies with Kerry Bishé and Eliza Coupe
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Dr Cox finds a cheat sheet during a test and locks up the study group until one of them admits the cheating. In the real world...
909: Our Stuff Gets Real
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, JD tries to do something special for a very pregnant Elliot while Lucy tries to dissect the heart of a former patient. In the ...
908: Our Couples
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Lucy discovers she's in love with Cole. In the real world, we discover Donald doesn't like lotion. See omnystudio.com/listene...
907: Our White Coats
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Cox forces Lucy to explain why she wants to become a doctor. In the real world, it's Wilder's birthday, and some of us get to ...
906: Our New Girl-Bro
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Lucy tries to simulate Elliot's seemingly effortless approach to life as a doctor but becomes disillusioned when Elliot lies t...
905: Our Mysteries
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, JD and Turk deal with the emotional turmoil of JD's last day at the hospital. In the real world, we're getting robot deliverie...
904: Our Histories
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, JD and Turk do everything in their power to prove they're not getting older, while the med students must work together to get ...
903: Our Role Models
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Lucy seeks out Dr. Mahoney as a mentor and Drew lets Dr. Cox down. In the real world, Beyoncé goes country, we pray for seaso...
902: Our Drunk Friend
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, JD and Dr. Cox decide to teach Lucy a hard lesson in the most challenging way possible. In the real world, we're thrilled to a...
901: Our First Day of School
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Winston Med School's first and last semester begins with a new rotating cast and a few familiar faces. In the real world, we w...
Real Friends Classic: The Pilot My First Day
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the conclusion of season eight, we decided to turn the clock back to the very first episode. Enjoy this most classic of classic episodes. We'll...
818: My Finale with Sarah Chalke, John C. McGinley, Christa Miller, and Bill Lawrence
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, JD contemplates his future as he prepares to leave Sacred Heart. In the real world, we say a mega goodbye to Scrubs as we know...
817: My Chief Concern
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, JD announces he's moving. Turk and Dr. Cox struggle to express their feelings about it. In the real world, Zach and Donald fin...
Real Friends Classic - 613: My Scrubs
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 everyon...
816: My Cuz
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode, Kim dates Elliot’s ex, Sean. In the real world, Zach and Donald make another musical superbowl spot for T-Mobile. See omn...
815: My Soul on Fire Part 2
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, the exciting conclusion of Janitor's wedding. In the real world, we ponder the spider-verse, getting 10k steps a day, and the ...
814: My Soul on Fire Part 1
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, the Sacred Heart crew head to the Bahamas to celebrate Janitor's wedding. In the real world, we can't stop talking about our w...