Obsessed: The Podcast

How ‘Scrubs’ Star Nearly Lost Career-Launching Role

April 16, 2026·36 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Sarah Chalke joins Kevin Fallon for a funny, nostalgic, and insightful conversation about her career—from landing Roseanne at just 16 to returning to Scrubs after 25 years. She shares behind-the-scenes stories from the reboot, explains why JD and Elliot’s relationship changed, and reflects on working on fan-favorite shows like How I Met Your Mother and Rick and Morty. Plus, Chalke opens up about taking on more personal, emotional roles and what it’s like to be part of TV series that have left a lasting cultural impact. She also reveals what it was like stepping back onto a recreated Scrubs set and how quickly she fell back into the role of Elliot. It’s a must-watch for fans of iconic TV, reboots, and behind-the-scenes Hollywood stories. Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram ⁠@kpfallon⁠ Follow Matt Wilstein on Instagram ⁠@mattjwilstein⁠ New episodes every Thursday, and Saturday; ⁠early drops on YouTube⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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