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.
Fake Doctors, Real Friends with Zach and Donald
Claim This Podcastby iHeartPodcasts
4.8(25,142 reviews)
317 episodes
Updated Daily
Accepts GuestsHas SponsorsLocation 🇺🇸
87
Podcast Authority
BetaExcellentBased on show quality, social media presence, reviews, charts, and more
Quality98
Social0
YouTube93
Engagement100
Podcast Overview
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.
Language
🇺🇲
Publishing Since
3/31/2020
Unlock The Full Podcast Authority Score Report
See how your podcast performs across key metrics
87
Podcast Authority
BetaExcellentBased on show quality, social media presence, reviews, charts, and more
Quality98
Social0
YouTube93
Engagement100
11
Excellent Areas
3
Good Performance
5
Growth Opportunities
excellent
Publishing Consistency
Every 6 days
Performing excellently!
good
Show Notes Quality
3.0/5
Recommendations available
Unlock the full report to see detailed tips
poor
Episode Thumbnails
Recommendations available
Unlock the full report to see detailed tips
+16 More Metrics
Unlock comprehensive insights including:
- • YouTube presence analysis
- • Social media reach metrics
- • RSS compliance scoring
- • Podcast 2.0 features
- • Technical standards
What's Included in Your Full Report
Detailed Analytics
- Complete breakdown of all 19 authority metrics
- Personalized recommendations for each metric
- Industry benchmarks and comparisons
- Technical RSS feed analysis and compliance scoring
Growth Strategies
- Step-by-step action plans for improvement
- Quick wins to boost your score immediately
- Pro tips from successful podcasters
Get your free podcast insights report
See how your show performs across every key metric
Instant delivery
No spam
Attract Better Guests
High authority scores make your podcast more attractive to industry leaders and influencers who want to appear on credible shows.
Secure Sponsorships
Sponsors look for podcasts with proven authority and engagement. Your score demonstrates your podcast's value to potential partners.
Grow Your Audience
Understanding your strengths and weaknesses helps you make data-driven decisions to expand your listener base effectively.
1 verified contact email on file for Fake Doctors, Real Friends with Zach and Donald
Pitch yourself as a guest, propose sponsorships, or reach out directly to the host.
Recent Episodes
February 24, 2026
My Premiere Night Primer
Hosts Zach Braff and Donald Faison preview the relaunch of "Scrubs," sharing behind-the-scenes stories and unfiltered opinions on the premiere episode.
October 14, 2025
My Pilot/My First Day
<p>Zach and Donald discuss filming in an abandoned hospital, the audition process, and why they were so starstruck by Sarah Chalke, aka Dr. Eliot. </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
October 11, 2025
Real Friends Classic: 207: My First Step
<p>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 real world, Zach and Donald talk about their new adventures in video gaming, and Zach talks about his musical themed Bar mitzvah.</p> <p> </p> <p>Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
317 total episodes available with 53 transcripts
Recent guests on Fake Doctors, Real Friends with Zach and Donald
Guests from recent episodes — sign up to see every guest that has ever appeared on this show.
Ken Jenkins
Guest
Bill Lawrence
Guest
Christa Miller
Guest
Brendan Fraser
Guest
Shea Serrano
Guest
Neil Flynn
Guest
Scott Foley
Guest
Sarah Chalke
Guest
John C McGinley
Guest
Judy Reyes
Guest
JD
Guest
Turk
Guest
Similar Podcasts
Discover related shows you might enjoy
How We Made Your Mother
Audacy & Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas
Where Everybody Knows Your Name with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson (sometimes)
Team Coco & Ted Danson, Woody Harrelson
Welcome to Our Show
Headgum
Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend
Team Coco & Earwolf
The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast
The Lonely Island & Seth Meyers
Office Ladies
Audacy & Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey
Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum
Daylight Media
SmartLess
Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett
Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade
Audacy
The Psychologists Are In with Maggie Lawson and Timothy Omundson
Cloud10
Once We Were Spacemen
Nathan Fillion & Alan Tudyk
Pod Meets World
iHeartPodcasts
Good Hang with Amy Poehler
The Ringer
Literally! With Rob Lowe
Stitcher & Team Coco, Rob Lowe
Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers
Seth Meyers and Josh Meyers
Deep-dive analytics for Fake Doctors, Real Friends with Zach and Donald
Frequently asked questions
Have a different question and can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our support team by sending us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
- What is Fake Doctors, Real Friends with Zach and Donald?
- How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
Legal Disclaimer
Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.
All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.
We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at hey@podengine.ai for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.
By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.