Jul 19, 202647 minS1
Drs. Jean Bismuth, Jonathan Cardella, and Benjamin Pearce present Episode 18 - Season Recap Episode 17 was intentionally skipped, in memorandum of our guest who passed. The aim of 'The Missing Needle' podcast is to...
About this Podcast:
Real and unfiltered talk. The Missing Needle hosts discuss a variety of provoking, and at times uncomfortable, topics within healthcare. It aims to entertain, inform, and amuse. Hosted by Vascular Surgeons Jean Bismuth, MD, Jonathan Cardella, MD, and Benjamin Pearce, MD. Produced by Andrew Matar, MD.
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Booking probability
30%
Guest openness
Selective
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What is The Missing Needle about?
Real and unfiltered talk. The Missing Needle hosts discuss a variety of provoking, and at times uncomfortable, topics within healthcare. It aims to entertain, inform, and amuse. Hosted by Vascular Surgeons Jean Bismuth, MD, Jonathan Cardella, MD, and Benjamin Pearce, MD. Produced by Andrew Matar, MD.
What has The Missing Needle covered recently?
Recent episodes include "The Missing Needle - Episode 18 - Season Recap" (19 July 2026, 47 minutes), "The Missing Needle - Episode 16 - Crossroad Between AI and Medicine" (6 June 2026, 65 minutes), and "The Missing Needle - Episode 16 - Crossroad Between AI and Medicine" (6 June 2026, 65 minutes).
How often does The Missing Needle publish?
The Missing Needle publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 60 minutes across 18 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Missing Needle?
Booking probability for The Missing Needle is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Missing Needle requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Missing Needle's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The Missing Needle?
The strongest fits for The Missing Needle are Doctors & Physicians and Health & Wellness Services. The Missing Needle has a health audience.
About the host
The Missing Needle is a health podcast with 18 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Jun 6, 20261h 5mS1Drs. Jean Bismuth, Jonathan Cardella, and Benjamin Pearce present Episode 16 - Crossroad Between AI and Medicine Dr. John R. Porterfield Jr., MD, FACS is a board-certified general surgeon with expertise in endocrine...
The Missing Needle
The Missing Needle - Episode 16 - Crossroad Between AI and Medicine
Jun 6, 20261h 5mDrs. Jean Bismuth, Jonathan Cardella, and Benjamin Pearce present Episode 16 - Crossroad Between AI and Medicine Dr. John R. Porterfield Jr., MD, FACS is a board-certified general surgeon with expertise in endocrine...
Episode #15
The Missing Needle - Episode 15 - DJ Howard
Apr 9, 202659 minS1Drs. Jean Bismuth, Jonathan Cardella, and Benjamin Pearce present Episode 15 - DJ Howard David Howard, PhD , is a scholar and professional affiliated with the University of South Florida (USF) in Tampa, Florida . He...
Jan 5, 20261 hourS1Drs. Jean Bismuth, Jonathan Cardella, and Benjamin Pearce present Episode 14 - The Sidelines are a Cockpit, too Stacy Case BSN, RN is the founder of Sideline Surgeons, a platform built on one simple belief: athletes...
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Nov 5, 20251h 6mS1Drs. Jean Bismuth, Jonathan Cardella, and Benjamin Pearce present Episode 13 - Born to Lead David A. Cole is a seasoned healthcare industry professional with broad expertise in generalist roles, currently serving with...
Oct 8, 20251 hourS1Drs. Jean Bismuth, Jonathan Cardella, and Benjamin Pearce present Episode 12 - Nickels and Dimes. Dr. Christopher DuCoin, MD, MPH, FACS, FSAGES, FASMBS, is a board-certified general surgeon and Professor of Surgery at...
Sep 18, 202555 minS1Drs. Jean Bismuth, Jonathan Cardella, and Benjamin Pearce present Episode 11 - Havana Oh Nana - Part 2 Dr. Ricardo “Rick” Gonzalez, MD, is a surgical oncologist at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, where he serves as...
Sep 3, 202557 minS1Drs. Jean Bismuth, Jonathan Cardella, and Benjamin Pearce present Episode 10 - Havana Oh Nana - Part 1 Dr. Ricardo “Rick” Gonzalez, MD, is a surgical oncologist at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, where he serves as...
Aug 19, 20251h 13mS1Drs. Jean Bismuth, Jonathan Cardella, and Benjamin Pearce present Episode 9 - FUPA (Florida Urology Partners and Associates) and Go Devils. Our guest on this episode is Raviender Bukkapatnam, MD. Dr. Raviender...
Aug 7, 20251h 9mS1Drs. Jean Bismuth, Jonathan Cardella, and Benjamin Pearce present Episode 8 - From the Heart - Part 2 Arvind Bhimaraj is an advanced heart failure cardiologist who claims no titles other than an aspirant of being a good...
Jul 15, 20251h 14mS1Drs. Jean Bismuth, Jonathan Cardella, and Benjamin Pearce present Episode 7 - Laissez les bon temps rouler. Dr. Malachi G. Sheahan III, MD, FACS is a distinguished vascular and endovascular surgeon based in New Orleans...
Jun 28, 20251h 19mS1Drs. Jean Bismuth, Jonathan Cardella, and Benjamin Pearce present Episode 6: From The Heart - Part 1 Arvind Bhimaraj is an advanced heart failure cardiologist who claims no titles other than an aspirant of being a good...
Jun 14, 20251h 2mS1Drs. Jean Bismuth, Jonathan Cardella, and Benjamin Pearce present Episode 5: Lucky Lucky London. London Guidry, MD is a respected colleague and friend of the Missing Needle Team and is affectionally our BV Needle...
Apr 24, 20251h 10mS1Drs. Jean Bismuth, Jonathan Cardella, and Benjamin Pearce present Episode 4 - Hygge Henrik 'Hygge' is Danish for enjoy, describing a cozy, contented mood evoked by comfort and conviviality, Our guest today is Dr. Henrik...
Apr 1, 202550 minS1Drs. Jean Bismuth, Jonathan Cardella, and Benjamin Pearce present Episode 3 - The Scarlet Scrub Cap. In this episode we give our take on industry in the surgical world. There are many ways to treat vascular disease, and...
Mar 15, 202555 minS1Drs. Jean Bismuth, Jonathan Cardella, and Benjamin Pearce are back for episode 2 to expand upon what it means when we say 'patients' are getting f**ked.' The aim of 'The Missing Needle' podcast is to discuss a variety...
Episode #1
The Missing Needle - Episode 1
Feb 16, 20251h 6mS1Drs. Jean Bismuth, Jonathan Cardella, and Benjamin Pearce introduce the new podcast 'The Missing Needle' and discuss a variety of provoking, and at times uncomfortable, topics within healthcare. This is episode 1 of a...
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The Missing Needle - Trailer
Feb 1, 20259 minS1The Missing Needle Podcast Trailer with Hosts Jean Bismuth, MD, Jonathan Cardella, MD, and Benjamin Pearce, MD. New series on the way, stay tuned!
Recent guests
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Ricardo Gonzalez
Head of Rural Banking in Argentina, Houston Methodist Urology Associates
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Dr. John R. Porterfield Jr.
University of Alabama at Birmingham
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Malachi G. Sheahan III
LSU Health Sciences Center
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