ZACH BRAFF: Stressed When Still, Missing Scrubs & ‘Garden State’ Chip on the Shoulder

[@celebro469]

I do a Scrubs marathon every couple of years. The episode where Brendan Fraser died in the beginning and Dr Cox is just imagining him until the end is absolute gold. All the emotions this show brings is fantastic.

[@ryandeffley7652]

Nice way to spoiler it for people who have never seen Scrubs. 😂

[@dash-x]

I only have seen random episodes but I was listening to men at work and my husband perked up and said he knows this song (overkill.) he then talked about the episode. I think that show is one of his faves.

[@grantpowell4135]

EAGLE

[@dresdenwarlock7978]

if you want that same pain but don't have the time for the episode, just play the song "winter" from joshua radin.

[@jedibrother]

@@ryandeffley7652 granted its 20 years old now so not really his fault if he's spoiling it, however that was the most unhinged way to give away that episode.

[@JoshuaSabre]

Your show is so genuine and pure with how authentic you are with your guests. The more episodes I watch I become a bigger fan. Keep on truckn

[@jkandte]

Zach Braff is just a genuinely pleasant and talented individual. And as always Michael, you're killing it with these!

[@DansDrives]

Scrubs is one of the very few shows that still holds up so well today. Rewatching it only makes it better. I genuinely believe it's one of the best shows ever made.

[@AK-ms5cm]

Scrubs is such an amazing show. That whole cast was crazy talented.

[@jamesbuckingham77]

Scrubs is one of my 'comfort' shows that I can put on when my head is not in a good place and it can drag me out, make me laugh, cry and feel.

[@dunkbiscuit]

The music on garden state is on another level. One of the best soundtracks

[@IanMcGarr]

Scrubs was one of the greatest shows, it had everything. You'd go from dying laughing to broken and crying. Those Brendan Fraser episodes are still top tier to me.

[@theresemarkham9387]

I just finished listening to this episode and it is delightful. Zach definitely opened up and had so many great stories. I definitely agree with him about things that you can’t control. I was sorry to hear about the loss of his dad. Have a great week everyone.

[@margaretwolfinbarger906]

This was a powerful interview. It really helped me to understand and process my own grief. I am thankful for Mr. Rosenbaum and Mr. Braff to be so vulnerable and genuine. The power of stories gives us strength to persevere when we feel so weak. It takes a lot of courage to share so openly in a culture that readily tears celebrities apart for no good reason. I love that these men are using their platforms to help others. Thank you. You are both making a difference.

[@bobbressi5414]

I was a massive Scrubs fan. "EAGLE!" Also Garden State is an amazing film. Love Zach!

[@dejatwixt9214]

Betrayal Five! Miracle Five!

[@ryandeffley7652]

Start - 3:54 After 1st Ad Break - 19:43 After 2nd Ad Break - 36:07 After 3rd Ad Break - 50:24

[@Ralph_Roberts]

Every podcast with ads and intros needs a commenter like you.

[@luckrequired5382]

Why post this crap? This awesome podcast needs its revenue to stay alive. Shame on you.

[@Ralph_Roberts]

@luckrequired5382 lmao. Yes they need to do it for the money to keep it going but I hope you realize us either skipping 10 seconds at a time through the video til we get to the interview compared to clicking these time stamps, makes no difference to the uploader. Without people like this, people like me would be more likely to just say F it and listen to something with less bs. So stfu.

[@ryandeffley7652]

@luckrequired5382 - It doesn't seem like you understand how marketing revenue works. Rosenbaum gets paid for plugging the services regardless. This would be like you trying to shame someone for fast-forwarding through commercials and claiming that effected a show's budget. 😆

[@ryandeffley7652]

@luckrequired5382 - I mean, please tell me that you don't think you have to sit through every ad because that's paying into the marketing revenue? 😆

[@reikakuze]

Garden State will always be a comfort film but right next to that is Wish I Was Here. I love both dearly as they really are different points and perspectives of life. Thank you Zach for everything and giving me a place to lay my mind while I put back pieces when needed

[@Barddas]

What a great program! I just discovered it. Listened to two of my all-time favourites, Zach Braff, and Cassandra Peterson.

[@alexiaspaedt-mcintosh5311]

I love Zach. Scrubs was one of my favorite shows of all time and still re-watch it all the time. Thank you for a wonderful interview!

[@lindamawdsley6130]

It was nice to see Zach back on the podcast, he definitely seems much more relaxed than the last time, life must be treating him well. I will definitely check out his work especially ”A Good Person” and “Garden State”. Thanks for another interesting and informative episode🤩

[@kyleg1464]

DIRECTOR: "All right everybody, that was a great first take. Let's do another one." MORGAN FREEMAN: "Why?" lmao

[@theresemarkham9387]

Listening to this episode now and I am learning so much about Zach. He is such a talented actor, writer, and director. I am glad that y’all got him to come back on the podcast.

[@implodingnerd]

Scrubs is the one show I can rewatch and laugh every time. It's my favourite.

[@GTMQ8]

Back in the day I only caught random episodes of Scrubs when it was on TV. About 4 years ago I found the entire show available for streaming so I decided to watch it and ended up watching most of it in a span of a few months and it became one of my favorite shows ever. You could tell they were having fun making it and the writing was just great and extremely funny.

[@IINoirII]

That was really entertining to watch. Thanks for this podcast, Michael!

[@tree3po]

Zach can pick songs for his projects like no other!

[@daveinportland]

Garden State is one of my all time favorite movies. Thanks Zach and inside of You.

[@akellerhouse83]

Zach was such a great guest! I was a big fan of Scrubbs and Garden State back in the day. His podcast with Donald allowed us to feel like we really got to know him, and he seems like a pretty great person. I enjoyed this podcast episode so much.

[@westonbfeatherin8741]

Scrubs is my happy place. I can quote it all but enjoy it every time

[@JohnDWJ]

Ah Scrubs kept me sane during a very difficult period of my life. Laughter always.

[@michelleking8302]

Yesss!! Looking forward to this interview. Zach is always a great guest! Thx for getting him on the show!

[@doctor_sixty]

This is my favorite episode, love Zack, on one level with Kevin Smith, great episode as well.

[@cryptyknyk]

Zach Braff's come a long way. I'm happy for him.

[@marcadams1]

I know have a list of movies and shows to watch. Thanks guys!

[@mscandylevar2444]

I just listen to this Episode yesterday I was at the doctors going over surgery, got you a few more listener to the podcast while I was there. Didn’t realize my headset wasn’t working oops 😬 😊 loved the Episode you Rock Michael!!

[@funjon]

Wish I Was Here was an absolute blast. I helped Kickstarter it, met Zach and Adam at the SF meet & greet, and it was the best date I ever took my wife on. Definitely see that if you haven't.

[@t3nn1nj4s]

I discovered one of my favorite artists from the Garden State soundtrack, Imogen Heap (Frou Frou). Love Scrubs, it was one of a kind. Thanks for your body of work, Zach!

[@acefoxuk]

Never actually been a fan of his but I have loved his latest projects. I've also never seen him interviewed before and he seemed really down to earth and nice. Great episode 👏🏻 👍🏻

[@magnifique909]

Never seen Scrubs, but I really enjoyed this conversation! One of my favorite episodes

[@FaunTasticManuel]

Seems like a good man.. good interview. Thanks

[@Offgridnerd-my6qm]

This episode was a hand blast!!

[@Halfrican-Jones]

For anyone reading, Garden State is a great grief/romance movie! SERIOUSLY Give it a chance!

[@joemckim1183]

Natalie Portman is really great in it.

[@cheezettegazette]

My Dad has 5 phrases that are daily reminders: 1) Be amazing 2) Do something that sucks everyday 3) Do something at your expense that benefits someone else. 4) Change your routine 5) Be amazing!

[@grapegeli817]

I haven't had an ad yet? that's weird! great interview so far!

[@marisolgreen]

Such a great guest 👌 thank you Michael 😊

[@Mr.ExtrodinUniverse]

Ooooh this is gonna be good! Thank you for this. Much love from South Africa.

[@TZone671]

Wow. Zach is a huge get. I love FDRF podcast. Just started listening. Zach is great to listen to, ehen he doesn't have to rein in Donald. Lol. Thanks for the upload.

[@joshguthriemusic8090]

Speaking of productions that’ve made me cry; When you were in “Smallville” and your father had you committed. The shot was of you suffering in that horrid place with your father watching you through (what I assumed was) a two way mirror. Then they played the Johnny Cash version on “Hurt”. I-BALLED. I mean, full on, ugly face cry, balled.

[@perschbacher]

Great episode!!

[@ninjason57]

This is gonna be epic! I was introduced to Zach Braff in Garden State and I hated him. I gave him a second chance in Scrubs and I fell in love with him! Scrubs got me through medical school and residency!

[@bigwilfybear5894]

Need to rewatch scrubs again

[@SO-ms9me]

great actor, great episode !

[@bruin313]

Garden State the movie and soundtrack is something that has stuck with me since it came out, I was 19 at the time and something about just hit and started with me. I know Zach said about "Wish I was here" that movie and soundtrack is also another one, it always gets to me. The one movie of his that is also my favorite and also has an amazing soundtrack is "The Last Kiss" he was great in that as well and he just makes you feel what his character is dealing with in that movie. Overall a great episode , I enjoyed watching and listening, oh yeah just one thing I wish you guys would have talked about is music because from the soundtracks to his movies he has a great taste in music and thanks to him I was out onto a lot of different artists, Rosie you have great taste in music as well, so I feel that's something you guys really could have had a conversation about. Thanks again, can't wait for next week's.

[@AlexisAlexandra44]

Michael, THANK YOU for having Zach Braff on your show❤

[@dominique9187]

Very happy that you’ve received the talented Zach again, Michael, fascinating IOU, thank you so much 💙💙💯 , Ryan 💖🙌 !!

[@WMABeaker]

watched The Comeback Trail (in Canada); really enjoyed it

[@scottybones]

I'll never forget the episode of Punk'D where he got Sooooo pissed and this kid for spray painting his car! 😂😂 Dude was livid haha then Ashton comes out...classic episode! But scrubs was quite possibly one of the best damn shows of its time. Bar none. Loved it..and can still watch it today.

[@Visqo1]

I loved scrubs

[@sandman297]

Gotta remind Zach about what his patient said in scubs. Even if it’s just taking the time to lie in the grass and think about all the things you still have left to do.

[@Brook11223]

Wow he got to direct Morgan Freeman thats just awesome.

[@Brook11223]

Zack Braff maybe would make a great Plastic Man for James Gunn-Peter Safran's DCU. James Gunn's style of whitty humor I feel Zack Braff would understand well. He can nail that performance if given the opportunity. When he speaks he sounds like Plastic Man.

[@tyreesecoleman7120]

i love him in chicken little

[@Agent-wn7le]

Yesssss

[@Agent-wn7le]

The sky is falling

[@DistantThunderworksLLC]

Exorcist III is the top of my list as well. Watched it twice in the theater back during release. The sheers scene freaks me out even today when I know it's coming. Not a big fan of jump scares, but that scene was expertly crafted. Brad Dourif is fun as Chucky, but in Exorcist III he was freakin' brilliant.

[@stewmott3763]

Really liked Garden State and Going in Style. Both such lovely movies.

[@brian-ld4vd]

Garden State was very similar to my life as it is right now. I saw it when it first came out and bought it on DVD and it was fantastic but mirrors what's going on in my life today. Fantastic Movie.

[@HealthHorror]

Braff and Dax Shepard need to do a movie together. They have similar characteristics to me.

[@ace360]

Another awesome guest 💙🤘

[@supafun33]

Everybody loves Garden State and Scrubs, but Wish I Was Here is one of my favorite movies!

[@CalebJacobs1981]

I even like Zach in that cheaper by the dozen remake with Gabrielle union as his wife.

[@jmsflora279]

I used to hope for Zach and Donald to guest together on Psych.

[@stewmott3763]

52:00 "Do something every day that sucks." Mate, that's everyone who has a job they hate. We get eight solid hours of that shit! 🙂

[@amritkaur9986]

ahhh love JD from scrubsss

[@AMD_101]

Good interview.

[@ProducerSophie]

I've got "The Comeback Trail" Zac is awesome in that movie 🥰

[@AndiDoubleV]

Its would be cool to get michael in as a guest if they do a scrubs limited reboot

[@Agent-wn7le]

Who else remembers him in chicken little?

[@anthonyward2433]

Missed opportunity for a perfect Nord VPN segment about the movie not being accessible in the us

[@kl3579]

What a lovely guy

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks to Rosey, Ryan and Zach! 🎙

[@stomp4tm971]

Zach played an architect in Last Kiss.

[@benjaminpetersen1952]

I love these podcasts, but boy do I find myself wishing they were timestamped into chapters!

[@finto182]

MSG for a Rangers game ! Cant beat it !

[@josearrocha3377]

Wish I was Here was great. I'm due for rewatch.

[@colinsimpkins3414]

I could listen to Michael do a whole show as Morgan Freeman. Fuck, i loved that!😅

[@stillsixstudios]

How "Good Person" isn't up for an Academy Award is BS. Those other pictures that were up this year paled in comparison. Great work Zach. Much love from Jersey!

[@LL-Coolio]

Starts at 3m 55s your welcome

[@magnifique909]

Ripley is sooo good!

[@morgenthaler]

On your last topic: Watch ‘The Wailing’ by Na Hong-jin. It’s remarkable

[@jg3435]

Other than my best friend who is a horror movie buff, nobody else has ever loved Exorcist 3 like me. You guys have great taste.

[@HlifeRomania91]

Where are the timestamps?

[@OlegKravcov-d9x]

Майкл Розенбаум 🤣🤣🤣😁😁😁👍👍👍

[@emeraldarcher4258]

Stress

[@carolkeen1014]

Yeah, I get this. What about directing in movies?

[@Slive-p3l]

聽到終端機叫人不要行來行去呀！

[@michaellucus9152]

The Comeback Trail blu ray is available in Australia and if you and zack are interested id be happy to send yous a copy each.

[@saijovierundachtzig6346]

Hey Judy is on the Podcast....😂 We're going stake night🎶We're going eat it right🎶🤓🍖 By the way, are these this janitor Shorts JD wear?!😂

[@MrMisuma]

I need that cap in my life.

[@ds-il7ik]

Michael 'Midroll' Rosenbaum

[@tammymiller69]

I enjoyed garden state I do miss scrubs

[@rufio86]

Original texas chainsaw massacre = correct answer. Great interview

[@luckrequired5382]

Sometimes when I think I don't like someone it takes an interview like this to make me put my bias away and admire them. Not a fan of Zach or Scrubs, but this was a very good episode. I promise I'm not a total bitter bish! 😉

[@emb613]

This is the most likeable/least contrived I've seen him be.

[@OlegKravcov-d9x]

Зак Брафф 😁😁😁🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍

[@kingcocacola1]

I don't know why but would love to see a movie with Ken Jenkins Morgan Freeman directed by Zach Braff ,i know its a odd combo (great name for a movie btw) but allways thought it's a pitty theese two legends haven't to my knowledge shared screen just once :)

[@peterpanparker7601]

Michael Rosenbaum, do you like the idea of doing a sequel to Smallville called Metropolis, where it follows Superman's early career, similar to how Smallville followed Clark's journey?