Best John C Mcginley Podcasts (2025)

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Real Friends Classic: 206 - My Big Brother With Tom Cavanagh 1:33:35

1M ago1:33:35

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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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…

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Real Friends Classic: 205 - My New Coat 1:10:40

1M ago1:10:40

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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 t…

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Real Friends Classic: 204 - My Big Mouth 1:13:23

1M ago1:13:23

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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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Real Friends Classic: 203 - My Case Study With Ken Jenkins 1:11:20

1M ago1:11:20

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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 world, Zach and Donald are joined by Kelso himself, Ken Jenkins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Real Friends Classic: 202 - My Nightingale 56:12

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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 real world, Zach and Donald remember their good friend Nick Cordero. Footnotes: Nick Cordero in Bullets Over Broadway Support for Nick's spouse and child. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…

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Real Friends Classic: 201 - My Overkill 1:22:43

2M ago1:22:43

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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 lived above Amy Tan and the horrible musical they performed for the season two upfronts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Real Friends Classic: 124 - My Last Day with Bill Lawrence and Christa Miller 1:33:50

2M ago1:33:50

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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 and Donald are joined by real-life couple goals - Bill Lawrence and Christa Miller. They talk about the first year of Scrubs and the beginning of friendships that would last a life time. See omnystud…

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Real Friends Classic: 123 - My Hero With Brendan Fraser 1:31:29

2M ago1:31:29

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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 Fraser! Brendan reveals his love of photography, that time he worked with Mos Def, and what it's like to be stopped by Scrubs fans nearly 20 years after his first appearance on the show. See omnystudio.…

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Real Friends Classic: 122 - My Occurrence With Shea Serrano 1:34:41

2M ago1:34:41

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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 and Donald are joined by writer Shea Serrano, who breaks down precisely what makes Scrubs so iconic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Real Friends Classic: 121 - My Sacrificial Clam With Neil Flynn 1:43:06

2M ago1:43:06

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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 Flynn, aka The Janitor! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Real Friends Classic: 120 - My Way of the Highway With Scott Foley 1:24:28

2M ago1:24:28

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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 the WB's Felicity, and their misunderstood TV series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Real Friends Classic: 119 - My Old Man With Sarah Chalke 1:37:26

2M ago1:37:26

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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 big three are back in action, as Sarah Chalke joins Zach and Donald for another trip down memory lane. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Real Friends Classic: 118 - My Tuscaloosa Heart with Christa Miller 1:41:59

2M ago1:41:59

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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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Real Friends Classic: 117 - My Student 1:22:04

2M ago1:22:04

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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 finally hear from the Scrubs Wiki guy, and Bill answers more questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Real Friends Classic: 116 - My Heavy Meddle With John C. McGinley 1:23:24

3M ago1:23:24

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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 again joined by the great John C. McGinley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Real Friends Classic - 115: My Bed Banter and Beyond With Randall Winston 1:20:24

3M ago1:20:24

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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 by Scrubs Producer Randall Winston. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Real Friends Classic: 114 - My Drug Buddy 1:20:07

3M ago1:20:07

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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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Real Friends Classic: 113 - My Balancing Act with Michael Spiller 1:31:47

3M ago1:31:47

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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 Spiller about directing episodes of Scrubs, and how he made the move from cinematographer on Sex and the City to directing his first episode of television. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…

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Real Friends Classic: 112 - My Blind Date 1:21:04

3M ago1:21:04

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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 discuss their eels. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Blockbuster Musicals with Jon M. Chu + Myron Kerstein of Wicked 1:35:39

3M ago1:35:39

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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 Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat, what it was like listening to Cynthia Erivo sing, and how Ariana Grande nailed the comedy for the Popular scene. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Real Friends Classic: 111 - My Own Personal Jesus 1:14:14

3M ago1:14:14

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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 inspirations behind one of the best dream sequences in Scrubs' history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Real Friends Classic - 110: My Nickname with Bill Lawrence 1:26:58

4M ago1:26:58

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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 world, Zach and Donald welcome back their first repeat guest, Bill Lawrence! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Judy Reyes, Queen of TV 55:20

4M ago55:20

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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 hit, High Potential. She also relays her fears about raising a trans child and shares her hopes for a new season of Scrubs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Real Friends Classic: 109 - My Day Off 1:04:01

4M ago1:04:01

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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 memories of the late great Sam Lloyd. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Leila George and the Secrets of Disney World 56:12

4M ago56:12

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Leila George stunned audiences as Young Catherine in Alfonso Cuarón's Disclaimer on Apple TV+. Playing Cate Blanchette's younger self is a unique challenge, particularly when they only had one day together. George talks to Zach and Donald about how she and her father, Vincent D'Onofrio, bonded at the most magical place in the world, Disney Land, he…

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Real Friends Classic: 108 - My Fifteen Minutes with Judy Reyes 1:12:57

4M ago1:12:57

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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 life, Donald and Zach are joined by Carla, aka Judy Reyes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Katie Lowes, Every Pretzel You've Ever had is a Piece of Crap 1:22:38

4M ago1:22:38

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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 remind herself nothing was impossible. She discusses how to get ready for a show in 18 days, her love of SMASH, plus how her side hustle Schappy Pretzle took off during the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/lis…

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Real Friends Classic - 107: My Super Ego with John C. McGinley 1:16:41

4M ago1:16:41

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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 the real world, John C. McGinley join Zach and Donald as they remember 9/11. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Zach Cherry, Do a Flip Severance Guy 1:00:36

4M ago1:00:36

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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 different on the inside. Zach and Donald discuss whether or not his second appearance in the MCU is connected to his first. Plus we talk all things Severance. The Apple TV+ show has gained a huge following s…

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Real Friends Classic -106: My Bad 59:07

5M ago59:07

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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, Zach and Donald discuss Scrubs early advocacy for therapy. Gather 'round to hear out Scrubs Rewatch Show! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Jillian Turecki, Relationships are Projection 1:16:47

5M ago1:16:47

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Jillian Turecki, aka the breakup fairy godmother, has been Zach's lifeline as he explores dating. Her unique approach to relationship advice, heavily influenced by her years as a yoga instructor, is to instill in her clients the ability to look into the mirror and confront their patterns with confidence. Zach and Donald discuss resentment, communic…

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Real Friends Classic - 105: My Two Dads 1:02:10

5M ago1:02:10

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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 gift. In the real world, Donald does a deep dive into his Star Wars obsession and Zach's got new boots! Gather 'round to hear our rewatch of My Two Dads. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf…

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The Return of Johnny C. 1:23:30

5M ago1:23:30

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Dr. Cox makes his triumphant return to Fake Doctors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Real Friends Classic -104: My Old Lady with Sarah Chalke 1:19:16

5M ago1:19:16

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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 Donald are joined by Sarah Chalke, as she shares her early experience with the show, watching her baby sister grow into a real doctor, and explains her harrowing trips to the grocery store. See omnystu…

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Ted McGinley was Almost Dr. Cox?! 1:19:16

5M ago1:19:16

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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 the job, he's golden. His long career is proof enough. He's the guy, for decades, that was brough into a sitcom to pump up a dying series. He did it for Happy Days, Married with Children and The Love B…

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Real Friends Classic -103: My Best Friend's Mistake w Bill Lawrence 1:29:22

5M ago1:29:22

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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 Donald talk to show creator Bill Lawrence about the first days of the series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Reid Scott Nearly Cast as JD on Scrubs?! 1:21:34

5M ago1:21:34

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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, Maryland. Despite frequently playing a jerk, he's got a big heart and shares his vulnerability around improving with some of the greatest comedians working. Plus Zach and Donald have an official dough…

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Real Friends Classic - 102: My Mentor 58:52

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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, sing the song that made Leroy famous, and share some never before told stories of what happened at the 2001 upfront Scrubs' party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Charlotte Lawrence, Out the Womb Singing 57:52

6M ago57:52

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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 beer and had a fabulous turn on Bad Monkey, where she sang a duet with THE Paul McCartney! She discusses her thoughts on being a nepo baby, why Johnny C kicked her and bestie Olivia Rodrigo out of his …

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Real Friends Classic - 101: The Pilot / My First Day 1:08:51

6M ago1:08:51

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Relive the very first episode where Zach and Donald talk about filming in an abandoned hospital, discuss the audition process, and explain why they were so starstruck by Sarah Chalke, aka Dr. Eliot. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Joel McHale, Straight to Offers 1:07:14

6M ago1:07:14

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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 live teleprompter readings navigating the rise and fall of daytime talk television, and how he juggles so many jobs concurrently and the "horrors" of working with Sarah Chalke. Plus he talks about th…

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Real Friends Classic - 503: My Day at the Races 1:03:34

6M ago1:03:34

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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 enters a triathlon. In the real world, we remember that time Tom Hanks became a superstar, the collapse of Victoria's Secret, and that Lord photo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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111: My Own Personal Jesus 1:14:14

6M ago1:14:14

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Welcome back to our annual relisten of the best Scrubs' Christmas episode. 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 inspirations behind one of the best dream sequences in Scrubs' history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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F-1, Vegas, and the DJ Booth 1:14:04

6M ago1:14:04

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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 road trip for the books, and they're breaking it all down for you. Plus, new Scrubs! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Saying Nice Things Makes Brett Goldstein Uncomfortable 1:28:55

7M ago1:28:55

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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 with Donald Faison on the pilot Spced Out. Zach tells us about the first time he met Brett while working on Ted Lasso. We also learned that Brett's mom likes to text during movies. Donald and Brett sha…

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Michael Urie, Dream Gay Best Friend 1:23:57

7M ago1:23:57

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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 discovering him in Shrinking. He laments the woes of auditioning and the awkwardness of announcing you went to Juliard. Plus, CaCee and Zach are watching Anatomy of a Lie and are enraptured by the national…

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Ronald Gladden From the Block (and Jury Duty) 1:05:38

7M ago1:05:38

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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 TV show where he was the main character. Since Jury Duty became a national sensation, Gladden moved to Los Angeles and began a new life. But he never forgot who he is: a down-to-earth, hard-working, …

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Professor Scott Galloway and the Future of Young Men 1:11:15

7M ago1:11:15

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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 to move on from the rat race and center his family. Professor Galloway discusses everything from how the culture can help produce healthier young men, the damage social media does to the psyche, how t…

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Nicole Sullivan 1:11:34

8M ago1:11:34

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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 her talent amongst a team of superstars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Sean Penn 1:19:52

8M ago1:19:52

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Sean Penn is a powerhouse film performer capable of intensely moving work, who has gone from strength to strength during a colorful film career, and who has drawn much media attention for his stormy private life and political viewpoints. Sean Justin Penn was born in Los Angeles, California, the second son of actress Eileen Ryan (née Annucci) and di…

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