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.  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. Support "Take Your Shoes Off" by supporting our sponsors: Everlywell's at-home lab tests can help you on the path to living your healthiest life. Our TYSO listeners get a special discount of 20% off an at-home lab test at https://www.everlywell.com/tyso.   RICK GLASSMAN https://www.rickglassman.com https://www.patreon.com/takeyourshoesoff https://www.instagram.com/rickglassman https://discord.gg/Z2v4HTC   ZACH BRAFF https://www.instagram.com/zachbraff https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-fake-doctors-real-friends-60367049Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/takeyourshoesoff