Zach Braff (Scrubs & Fake Doctors, Real Friends) on TYSO -

Zachary Israel Braff is an American actor, filmmaker, and all-around good energy. He is best known for his role as J.D Scrubs and as himself in the award-winning series, The Sixth Lead (which you can watch here: kzbin.info/aero/PLK...
Zach comes and takes his shoes off to discuss his childhood, which includes being a relatively successful kid-actor, through film school, making his directorial debut with Garden State (in which he also starred), as well as having animated diarrhea poured onto him by comedy genius, Rick.
The two discuss their personal as well as working relationship. From how Rick got Zach to act along side him in The Sixth Lead, to when Rick brought props in while auditioning for Zach.
Don't gorget to check out Zach's podcast, with his bff/co-star, Donald Faison, Fake Doctors, Real Friends with Zach and Donald.
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RICK GLASSMAN
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ZACH BRAFF
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Directed by: Rick Glassman
Edited by: JonMichael Pereira
Sound Mixing: George Krikes
Animation: ‪@TomBatesYT‬ & / tombates.films

[@kingcanadahi11]

11:46

[@DanRobards]

Half this years animation budget!

[@paulg1289]

Wow, I recognize this chap from the fan-favorite award-winning life-changing series directed by Rick Glassman, The Sixth Lead!

[@Bugdeek]

Episode 4.

[@pistolpete2803]

I was hooked ever since I saw that actually. He had that good joke about saying he thought his name was Nick the whole time 🤣🤣😂 he just showed it lol...I think about that joke often. Thanks Nick 😁

[@BryceLK]

I'm just realizing that this entire podcast hasn't been some meta performance art piece by David Schwimmer.

[@MixedMandy88]

He was the main character of scrubs

[@myname-mz3lo]

@@MixedMandy88 i wish .. this guy is going places

[@greenwizardneedsfood8852]

I love Zach's work, but I'm even more impressed by his ability to finish a story while Rick constantly interupts.

[@triggsnasty6066]

Omg his stories were so fken long though

[@aridian7787]

That’s what I’m talking about! 🙌

[@myname-mz3lo]

@@triggsnasty6066 its a podcast thats the entire point of the format .. longer stories without cuts

[@victorycupcake3061]

Just came here after your recent armchair expert episode. First of of all, you are CRIMINALLY under rated. So fucking funny. Secondly, THIS is the format you were meant to be viewed in. The edditing, animations, cuts etc. It's the perfect way to express this material as seen through the inner machinations of your mind. Simply beautiful.

[@jpierce2l33t]

Agreed! Absolutely criminal!! But he'll get there...it's inevitable

[@domingochavez2552]

The man is a fuckin comedic genius, what genius gets respected by his peers? its always the genereations after

[@TheFaipht]

@@domingochavez2552 yup so i feel super lucky to experience his work as he creates/lives thru it

[@EvilishDem0nic8732WhatItDo]

I'm thinking of doing something similar but with live actors moving backgrounds and never acknowledged with eventually ends the episodes with the actors slowly surrounding me as I take all the credit. Love your shit brah!

[@LBones01]

It's kind of crazy how good the casting of John Ritter was as JD's father in Scrubs. Zach looks more than more like John as he gets older.

[@crono782]

Holy cow, he really does

[@DarkDecimus]

You wanna talk about John Ritter...see: Pete Holmes. He is John Ritter incarnate lol

[@IIOver9000]

very good ovservation dang

[@codyleviwaffle]

Zach Braff looks like if Dax Shepard was Ray Romano

[@jaime7203]

Lol 😄

[@mkwilson38]

🤯🤯🤯

[@LuckySunbear]

Yasssss

[@arieldacruz2044]

Pretty much exactly, yes

[@MisssPeachykeen]

💯

[@DelToro7]

I hope Rick does that thing where he breaks into spoken word/slam poetry in this episode. I love that 😂

[@pistolpete2803]

Same here. I love that

[@pistolpete2803]

It always gets a smile out of the guest also ☺️

[@K8319M]

war time no time, im a soldier in the ghetto, making masterpieces of defense

[@charlieh.2260]

I have literally never heard of Rick before, until this interview. And now I am mesmerized by him. He is so friggin funny and interesting.

[@FJD894]

What a great guest. Adored this man growing up. Had the pleasure of meeting him once. Can’t wait to get into this episode!

[@shrutefarms4741]

I like the interviews where they have a history w/ Rick as a boss or producer and how frustrated they get with him😂

[@Eyekendraw]

Really sweet of you to give Jessica's Kirson's half brother an opportunity

[@amitabhsharma3916]

32:17 Lmao. These small gems are the reason why no podcast will ever be able to beat TYSO

[@dontnegotiatewithadterrorists]

Zach is not only one of my favorite actors, he's also seemingly one of best people working in Hollywood. Thanks for making this happen!

[@Illmatic973]

You've been killing it with the guests recently. Scrubs is a classic. You've got to get Jessica Kirson on the pod. She won't mind the bits.

[@B14k3]

That “Sorry I thought I had to sneeze” in the opening clip was hilarious

[@gabrielzebrower412]

I almost pissed myself laughing the moment you said “what happened?” after Zach brought up Woody Allen.

[@evandercaldwell9993]

Not everyone can keep up with Rick's elite style of comedy!! I'm here for exactly that and I absolutely love the pod!! #goatcast 🐐

[@drbo42]

Not sure how I wound up here but honestly the best podcast format I’ve experienced. Instantly someone I’d love to hang out with. Huge kudos to the animator.

[@rickglassman]

Welcome to TYSO. Give the animator’s KZbin a follow: @LT_Tom

[@kevinnorman1996]

You just gave me the crossover I had no idea I needed. This made my freaking day!!! I started listening to you about a month ago and I JUST started listening to the Scrubs rewatch podcast last week and I've watched Scrubs like 9 times over... Thank you RICKY

[@Amanda.StanofPodcasts]

Have been a fan of Zach’s for years. Thank you for getting together. This is gonna be fun! ♥️

[@iamPROTOTYPE]

the goal is not to stop thoughts in general. that is resisting the inevitable, the mind is going to produce thoughts. your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to objectively observe them. if you set up a chair on the side of the highway of your mind, the goal is to see how disciplined you can be in staying in your chair as the thoughts (cars) of your mind zoom by. we often either try to chase certain cars (thoughts), stop/resist them, or somehow find ourselves in one along for the ride when we didnt realize it. just notice. without judgement. and go sit back in the chair. the more you do that, the less traffic there is, the less youll be affected by traffic jams etc but there will always be cars.

[@timj4601]

Great explanation. So many people think that meditating is emptying your mind/stopping thought entirely, and so when they try to "meditate" and inevitably "fail" they conclude "I can't meditate".

[@jrjrjrjr7812]

Missed the blanketed statement? HE'S SLIPPING! love you ricky

[@ronwheeze]

tyso continues to be one of the best pod-casses in history, great work Rick

[@gnarlingtontx1]

Ricky G pulling legendary guests as always!!

[@robertfrost8264]

It's insane that he has some A LIST guests and still isn't at 100k subs. This is honestly one of the best shows out there. I've grown and changed and stopped listening to certain pods, but I know I'll be a fan of Rick as long as he provides me with material. Some shows I used to like have 500k+ subs and they're just simply not good anymore.

[@DaBomb970]

That was a fantastic episode, you did it again Rick

[@mommaspantrypodcast5486]

Thank you from a loyal bopper!! Always a great relief when I know you are back with more for my edification. RFM

[@carsonwieker]

Great interview/convo, cheers!

[@jacobgarcia9578]

Great episode as always and I came back just to hear the “I Am Phenomenal” track again. So good

[@korhanalparslan8730]

As a certified card carrying Bopper I must say Rick is really on a roll. I think ever since the episodes in NY with Normand and Kelly, he has found his groove.

[@alexe3354]

Scrubs was my first ever favorite sitcom. This episode means a lot and I can't believe it's taken me until Friday night to watch. Rick. You're the man as always

[@Max-zr7hr]

Great guest and such funny editing as always

[@RomanLilija]

Zach totally picks his nose at 56:58 and slowly proceeds to wipe it on the blanket. Hey it happens but Rick is totally justified in having the blanket on the couch.

[@thedavidjscott_]

This comment needs more acknowledgment because that shit is funny

[@kaylacote5376]

Amazing episode as always!

[@SinaSyndrome]

The, "be nice" at 30:12 was so sincere! I loved that whole conversation lmao.

[@Emzsterhamster]

Can’t wait to watch this one! 😱

[@alexoakford6307]

I've been commenting about this "I am Phenomenal" content for months now. So excited to see it coming soon to the channel. Now it can only control my thoughts for a little longer

[@paulmelcerii]

Been waiting years for this episode, bravo glassman!

[@DarkDecimus]

The ad for your hat merch, as you put your hat on, without interrupting not only Zach, but the video itself...smooth, so smooth. Lol

[@robsmentalplayground]

I love Zach. Such a wonderful writer, actor, and seemingly great dude. Scrubs is my favorite show of all time! And 5, 6, 7, 8!

[@zina2435]

1:43:47 the way his smile left his face as soon as zach said he thought of smth funny in his head. (and refused to share) 😭😭 totally threw him off i love it LOL

[@skinblanketed]

That low-volume "fucker" voice-over when Rick pulls out the ice got me good. 😂

[@MJ-qh2su]

Zach is a sweetie! The Dax and Zach movie idea sounds hilarious.

[@Flowlosopha]

Incredible episode. Love both of these guys

[@toastedjoe1013]

What helped my insomnia was putting the TV on at night, but setting a 60 minute timer on it. I would focus on the audio of the TV and not my own thoughts and it'd help me fall asleep. Just don't leave on Ancient Aliens or you'll have weird dreams.

[@andrewyanez2657]

What an amazing episode!

[@craigroberts6722]

Zach is a weird combination of Pete Holmes, Dax Shepard and Harland Williams. All TYSO alumni

[@bayndyn3551]

Guest list has been fire every week lately🔥 thanks again Rick

[@InfernalBleeding1]

Thanks for opening up about you and Betty a little bit! Was interesting to hear

[@Crimb]

Another amazing episode!

[@goochmcnuts2846]

Scrubs is one of my fave shows of all time love Zach Braff

[@dyl_out]

11:43 wow SOOOOO good lollll best random edit yet Ricky

[@matthewrawle1013]

Scrubs is great, but Garden State to this day is one of my all-time favorite movies. Pleasure to watch an episode with Zach.

[@sprflyy]

Love the extended intro on here that wasnt on Spotify. Gotta tune into both for all the good stuff

[@benjamming8866]

@ Rick , new sub (month) just wanted to say ty for the laughs buddy. I believe you're about to do big things out there! Peace

[@dustindaimar8441]

so good loved the dismount

[@jpierce2l33t]

This is great...Scrubs is one of my favorite shows of all time! Love everything he does...plus his step sister is Jessica Kirson!!!

[@kerner9]

this is amazing!

[@brettthompson5081]

the intro... good shit man. and damn it... the entourage/Johnny Drama reference so good.

[@darklorddysart]

As an ex Richmond residence can I just say what a trip it is to hear the hill referred to as a cliff. So exotic!

[@FilthyCasual867]

Gettin that comment in. Pod in queue right after Tuesdays with Stories!

[@sydneyrebello3949]

Man! the last 30 minutes went full throttle fun!

[@jpierce2l33t]

Ohhhh man the taps 🤦‍♂️. I don't do it nearly as bad as I did when I was a child, but I still catch myself doing it some. Like when I'm walking, if I drag my foot or step on something, then I have to do it with the other. Madness!

[@robwright8949]

There are times where Zach is trying to be serious and Rick completely disarms him (1:05:02). This was a great conversation!

[@timmmychanga]

Thank you 🔥❤️🙏

[@hhunstad2011]

It's a good point, don't say "I don't want to offend anyone to I want to respect everyone". Nuanced but important shift!

[@Humblemumble7]

I really liked this episode, watched the whole thing

[@codiak34]

Literally the only podcast where I'll watch the ads.

[@AnthonyMichaelMunoz]

Another 🔥 guest

[@KomodoYoyo]

Rick, Rick. I hope there’ll be future Rick & Momma Glassman singalongs. 😊

[@alexblue1989]

This was entertaining af.

[@sirpropsthedoc]

The facial hair snapping bit was so funny

[@BushTurkeyProduction]

An akward but absolutely delightful podcast as always! keep them coming

[@suizideking7987]

Stay after the credits and catch a rendition of “guy love” that will move you to tears.

[@jasonvanderveen2129]

I also picked that pause up when Zach mentioned Rick on his podcast Real Doctors, Fake Friends.

[@UDCMComedy]

I love Zach Braff.

[@lewchootrain]

This was my latch key kid childhood. Thank you Zach

[@kurir000]

This is great

[@sloopcards]

Love it!

[@jackee_]

Never watched Scrubs but know Zach is beloved by everyone. Weird how he’s a bit uptight about how funny and casual Rick can be lol

[@Adamnemo743]

fantastic episode.

[@aacegeo]

I'm only 10 minutes in but Zach is serving some intense inner man thigh

[@tmontes1974]

Great podcast

[@willloman812]

Zach is responsible for indie kids in the ‘00’s.

[@90745]

Alot for damn sure lol

[@thedavidjscott_]

As a indie teen of the 00’s, you’re goddamn right.

[@BoneFungus]

Bill as the camera man is my favorite reoccurring bit

[@JDSharar13]

July is officially quirky month! All the goats of goofy!

[@Merkaba4203]

the michael jackson joke from the 6th Lead ep is 1000% absolute solid gold

[@wolfandbigbearcomedy]

Nice podcast / show!!

[@beatsbydare]

“What, did you forget the fourth letter?” has me dying

[@bryantreed9147]

Immediately watch

[@pablo-tr5jm]

I just about jumpped out of my chair when I saw this. Im rewatching scrubs again on season 5. This is great !

[@HealthHorror]

I've never seen a person play with their foot for an hour, like a cat.

[@greenwizardneedsfood8852]

"We'll never play opposite of Margo Robbie," says the man who played opposite of Natalie friggin Portman

[@sonicadam1007]

Oh my god that one second shot of Bill directing them

[@pedrovea3755]

You and Sue Ann Pien should have been nominated for the Emmys

[@colinquinn8173]

No way! You’re lit!

[@BryceLK]

Scrubs is one of a small handful of shows that I'd say I do a full series binge watch through at least once every year, two years maximum; even the final season that they tried to do a soft reboot. Community is on that list with Parks and Rec and The Good Place and probably a few others that deserve to be there but don't immediately jump to my mind. It's one of the easiest ways to determine if I'm likely going to be able to become close friends with someone. If they don't appreciate that kind of humor while being able to soften up enough when it's called for, you're not getting into my scooter gang, and your cheeks _definitely_ aren't getting anywhere near my rooftop epiphany toilet.

[@eddieslone]

Man I’m laughing so much lol

[@HWRogue]

Your gonna love this episode.

[@HWRogue]

You're*

[@cowperm]

Ur* 🤣

[@SebastianOwlMusic]

The cuts to a moustached Bill Lawrence had me GONE

[@SchoolforBrian]

OK, this is quite a guest. Must watch.

[@benmilligan9355]

My arms are tired for this one