Oct 20, 20261h 20m
What happens when the people caring for everyone else are the ones who need support? Nurse Practitioner Jade Carrere joins Dr. Ugo Ezema on The Last Zebra Podcast for an honest conversation about the realities of...
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The Last Zebra
Hosted by Ugo Ezema, MD · society · EN
About this Podcast:
“The Last Zebra” draws its essence from the timeless medical adage: “When you hear hoofbeats, think of horses, not zebras.” Coined by Dr. Theodore Woodward in the 1940s, this maxim reminds us to prioritize common diagnoses over rare and improbable ones. In a medical world often defined by seeking the most likely causes, “The Last Zebra” podcast takes a different approach. Here we are looking for the common in all of us. The common focuses on the unique, diverse, and individual experiences of medical professionals. We hope to showcase the stories of these individuals, highlighting how they infuse their backgrounds, beliefs, and characteristics into their medical practice. By doing so, they add an artistic and personal touch that goes beyond the clinical norms and transforms their work into a deeply profound and meaningful endeavor.Through these stories, “The Last Zebra” aims to reveal the extraordinary side of medicine— "heavy on the ordinary".The stories that deviate from d
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What is The Last Zebra about?
“The Last Zebra” draws its essence from the timeless medical adage: “When you hear hoofbeats, think of horses, not zebras.” Coined by Dr. Theodore Woodward in the 1940s, this maxim reminds us to prioritize common diagnoses over rare and improbable ones.
Who hosts The Last Zebra?
The Last Zebra is hosted by Ugo Ezema, MD. The show has published 66 episodes to date.
What has The Last Zebra covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Nurse Practitioner: The Equation That Explains Healthcare Burnout" (20 October 2026, 80 minutes), "I Was a Side Character in My Own Story: Ugo & Uzo Njoku on Identity & Public Health" (6 October 2026, 126 minutes), and "Money Expert: Yes, Money Buys Happiness. Here's Why." (22 September 2026, 128 minutes).
How often does The Last Zebra publish?
The Last Zebra publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 85 minutes across 66 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Last Zebra?
Booking probability for The Last Zebra is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Last Zebra requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Last Zebra's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The Last Zebra?
The strongest fits for The Last Zebra are Health & Wellness Services. The Last Zebra has a society audience.
About the host
Ugo Ezema, MD hosts The Last Zebra, a society podcast with 66 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 6, 20262h 6m
Can storytelling change the way we understand health, identity, and community? Siblings Ugo and Uzo Njoku, co-founders of The Social Boot Network, join Dr. Ugo Ezema for a conversation about public health, filmmaking...
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Money Expert: Yes, Money Buys Happiness. Here's Why.
Sep 22, 20262h 8mWhat if everything you've been taught about money... is backwards? Andrea Ewalefo, Founder and CEO of Modern Lady Vibes, believes many of us are following financial advice that was never designed for the lives we're...
- Sep 8, 20261h 20m
Is buying a home still the American Dream—or has the market changed the rules? Mike Domangue, Senior Mortgage Loan Officer, breaks down what today’s housing market means for buyers, from interest rates and rising...
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The Chef Proving That Creole Cuisine Has Always Been African Food | Chef Serigne Mbaye | The Last Zebra
Aug 25, 20261h 16mWhat happens when the food you grew up on finally gets the recognition it deserves? For Chef Serigne Mbaye, Executive Chef and Co-Owner of Dakar NOLA, it’s been a lifelong journey. Raised between Harlem and Senegal, his...
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From the Lab to a Startup: Fighting Heart Disease and the Gap He Won't Ignore | The Last Zebra
Aug 11, 20262h 3mWhat if we could understand hearing damage before it becomes permanent? For Dr. Marcus Brown, that question sits at the intersection of engineering, medicine, research, and entrepreneurship. A biomedical engineer and...
- Jul 14, 20261h 1m
When most people think of heart surgery, they think of dramatic operations and life-or-death moments. Dr. Brian Pettiford sees something different. He sees an opportunity to diagnose cancer earlier, treat it with less...
- Jun 30, 20261h 3m
Calvin Carr thought success looked like wearing a suit and working on Wall Street. Instead, he ended up building a marketing agency called Trash Marketing. In this conversation, we trace Calvin’s journey from growing up...
- Jun 16, 20261h 19m
Murray Morella didn’t start out as an elite endurance athlete. In fact, there was a point in his life when he was overweight, unhealthy, struggling with bad habits, and questioning the direction of his career. One day...
- Jun 16, 20261h 19mS0
<p>Murray Morella didn’t start out as an elite endurance athlete.</p><p>In fact, there was a point in his life when he was overweight, unhealthy, struggling with bad habits, and questioning the direction of his career...
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Every Diet Coke Is One Hour of Stress, and Other Things Your Kidney Doctor Won't Tell You | Dr. Oksana Nimkevych
Jun 2, 20261h 30mS0<p>Dr. Oksana Nimkevych came to the United States with a six-month-old baby, spent 18 months studying for Step 1 in a library after Katrina, and built a life in medicine from the ground up.</p><p>Now she’s a...
- May 19, 20261h 27mS0
<p>What does it really take to become a surgeon… and stay one?</p><p>In this episode of *The Last Zebra*, I sit down with Dr. Barton Wax, a hand surgeon whose journey didn’t follow a straight line. It took him three...
- May 5, 20261h 26mS0
<p>What happens when you spend years building a career that looks perfect on paper… but doesn’t feel right anymore?</p><p>In this episode of The Last Zebra, Dr. Effie Richardson shares a journey that doesn’t follow the...
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The Pediatric Anesthesiologist Who Coded a Baby While Having One at Home | #TheLastZebraPodcast
Apr 21, 20261h 24mS0<p>What does it really mean to “put someone to sleep”?</p><p>For Dr. Omotore Eruvwetere, it’s not just a procedure—it’s a moment of trust, fear, and responsibility… all happening in minutes.</p><p>From getting rejected...
- Apr 7, 20261h 56mS0
<p>There are some stories that sound too surreal to be real — until you hear them from someone who lived every second of it.</p><p>In this episode of The Last Zebra Podcast, Dr. Jay Miller shares the unbelievable story...
- Mar 24, 20261h 11mS0
<p>So much of life is spent chasing outcomes.</p><p>The promotion.</p><p>The title.</p><p>The win.</p><p>The moment you think will finally make everything feel worth it.</p><p>But what if getting there isn’t what...
- Mar 11, 20261h 20mS0
<p>Most heart attacks don’t start in the cath lab.</p><p>They start years earlier.</p><p>In this episode of The Last Zebra, I sit down with Dr. Vinod Nair — interventional cardiologist and one of the most experienced...
- Feb 25, 20261h 13mS0
<p>Most of us grew up watching rocket launches on TV.</p><p>Matthew Melerine grew up to help build them.</p><p>In this episode of The Last Zebra, I sat down with Matthew — a New Orleans native and aerospace engineer who...
- Feb 10, 20261h 7mS0
<p>He thought he was going to play professional soccer.</p><p>Instead, he ended up restoring sight.</p><p>In this episode of The Last Zebra, I sit down with Dr. Jonathan Carrere, a board-certified ophthalmologist from...
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Growing Up in the Hospital: How Dr. Joey Garcia Became the Doctor He Always Wanted to Be #TheLastZebraPod
Jan 28, 202652 minS0<p>What does it mean to follow in your parent’s footsteps — and truly earn it?</p><p>In this episode of The Last Zebra, I sit down with Dr. Joey Garcia, a Sports Medicine Physician born and raised in South Louisiana...
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Jay Miller
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Steve Mellor
Olympic Collegiate Swim Coach to Executive Coach and Podcaster, Calvary Chapel Christian Center
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Joey Garcia
Chief Strategy, Policy & Regulatory Affairs Officer, Xapo Private Bank
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