One physician. One long conversation at a time.
The Last Zebra runs long — sixty to ninety minutes with one physician who kept the parts of themselves that medical training tries to sand off.
The Last Zebra · 58 episodes
No. 062
What 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, hi
Aug 25, 2026
1h 15m
No. 061
What 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.
Aug 11, 2026
2h 3m
No. 060
Most people think a 20-week ultrasound is about finding out whether they're having a boy or a girl. Dr. Celeste Sheppard wants to change that.
Jul 28, 2026
1h 33m
No. 059
When most people think of heart surgery, they think of dramatic operations and life-or-death moments. Dr. Brian Pettiford sees something different.
Jul 14, 2026
1h 0m
No. 058
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 u
Jun 30, 2026
1h 3m
No. 057
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, 2026
1h 19m
No. 056
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. Now she’s a nephrologist, pract
Jun 2, 2026
1h 29m
No. 055
What does it really take to become a surgeon… and stay one? 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.
May 19, 2026
1h 26m
No. 054
What happens when you spend years building a career that looks perfect on paper… but doesn’t feel right anymore? In this episode of The Last Zebra, Dr. Effie Richardson shares a journey that doesn’t follow the script.
May 5, 2026
1h 25m
No. 053
What does it really mean to “put someone to sleep”? For Dr. Omotore Eruvwetere, it’s not just a procedure—it’s a moment of trust, fear, and responsibility… all happening in minutes.
Apr 21, 2026
1h 24m
No. 052
There are some stories that sound too surreal to be real — until you hear them from someone who lived every second of it. In this episode of The Last Zebra Podcast, Dr. Jay Miller shares the unbelievable story of getti
Apr 7, 2026
1h 55m
No. 051
So much of life is spent chasing outcomes. The promotion. The title.
Mar 24, 2026
1h 10m
No. 050
Most heart attacks don’t start in the cath lab. They start years earlier. In this episode of The Last Zebra, I sit down with Dr.
Mar 11, 2026
1h 19m
No. 049
Most of us grew up watching rocket launches on TV. Matthew Melerine grew up to help build them. In this episode of The Last Zebra, I sat down with Matthew — a New Orleans native and aerospace engineer who literally put
Feb 25, 2026
1h 12m
No. 048
with High Performance Medicine With
He thought he was going to play professional soccer. Instead, he ended up restoring sight. In this episode of The Last Zebra, I sit down with Dr.
Feb 10, 2026
1h 7m
No. 047
What does it mean to follow in your parent’s footsteps — and truly earn it? In this episode of The Last Zebra , I sit down with Dr. Joey Garcia , a Sports Medicine Physician born and raised in South Louisiana, whose jo
Jan 28, 2026
52 min
No. 046
with Annelise Senkowski
What happens when your first language is movement? In this episode of The Last Zebra , Dr. Ugo Ezema sits down with Annelise Senkowski —a lifelong dancer turned medical device professional who’s helping push the conver
Jan 13, 2026
1h 21m
No. 045
with Dr. Sebastian Del-Corral Winder
What happens when the system meant to protect our most vulnerable ends up failing them? In this powerful episode of The Last Zebra Podcast, Dr. Sebastian Del-Corral Winder - Clinical Psychologist and expert in infant a
Dec 17, 2025
1h 9m
No. 044
with Dr. Brittney Carman
What does it take to reclaim a dream you were told to abandon? In this remarkable episode, Dr. Brittney Carman shares her decades-long journey from a 16-year-old who fell in love with medicine on a pediatric oncology f
Dec 3, 2025
1h 26m
No. 043
In this powerful episode of The Last Zebra Podcast, Bivian “Sonny” Lee III, Founder & CEO of Son of a Saint, sits down with Dr. Ugo Ezema to share how losing his father at age three shaped his purpose and inspired h
Nov 18, 2025
1h 17m
No. 042
Stacy Ann Smith — therapist, nonprofit founder, and survivor — joins The Last Zebra Podcast to share a story of faith, forgiveness, and fierce compassion. From surviving childhood trauma to dedicating her life to helpin
Nov 5, 2025
1h 21m
No. 041
with MSgt Kevin Thompson
Kevin Thompson — Marine veteran, husband, father, and optimist — joins The Last Zebra Podcast for an unforgettable conversation about resilience, leadership, and finding purpose beyond the uniform. After nearly twenty y
Oct 21, 2025
1h 17m
No. 040
with Dr. Diana Espinoza
From a small town in Ecuador to the ICUs of New Orleans, Dr. Diana Espinoza’s story is one of courage, resilience, and discovery. 🇪🇨💙 In this episode of The Last Zebra, Dr.
Oct 7, 2025
1h 5m
No. 039
with Dr. Tyra Bryant-Stephens
How do you find peace after a deeply painful experience? Join us for a powerful conversation with Dr. Tyra Bryant-Stephens on overcoming trauma and forging a new path forward.
Sep 24, 2025
52 min
No. 038
with Ognjen Gajic
For Critical Care Intensivist Dr. Ognjen Gajic, avoiding burnout in a demanding medical career isn't about "work-life balance," but harmony. In a clip from The Last Zebra, Dr.
Sep 10, 2025
43 min
No. 037
with Dr. Dee Ford
This episode we speak to Dr. Dee Ford, MD, MSCR, ATSF (Pulmonary / Critical Care), as a Critical Care doctor, she's seen it all. But when her own near-death experience began with a single symptom—fatigue—she discov
Sep 3, 2025
1h 19m
No. 036
with Samantha Karlin
“The art of medicine allows for a personal touch in patient care that goes beyond just following algorithms. ” - Samantha Karlin MD Dr. Samantha Karlin is a prominent dermatologist, based in South Louisiana.
Jul 16, 2024
1h 1m
No. 035
with Stephanie Ferrell
"I was driven by a desire to understand not just the medications, but the entirety of patient health and the complexities involved. " - Dr. Stephanie Farrell On this episode of The Last Zebra Podcast!
Jul 9, 2024
56 min
No. 034
with Miles Williams
Welcome to another enlightening episode of The Last Zebra Podcast 🦓! In this episode, we sit down with Miles Williams, an inspiring educator and principal from New Orleans, to explore his fascinating journey from a div
Jul 2, 2024
1h 14m
No. 033
with Raney Antoine Jr
Welcome to another captivating episode of The Last Zebra Podcast 🦓! In this episode, we sit down with Raney Antoine Jr. , a trailblazer in hip-hop education, to explore his incredible journey from New Orleans to becomi
Jun 25, 2024
1h 31m
No. 032
with David Bush
In this episode of The Last Zebra Podcast 🦓 Ugo sits down with local New Orleans filmmaker David Bush to discuss his incredible journey in the film industry. From his beginnings in Baton Rouge to his multifaceted roles
Jun 18, 2024
1h 17m
No. 031
with Blake Thompson
Join us on this episode of The Last Zebra Podcast 🦓! This week, Ugo sits down with Blake Thompson, an inspiring educator and PhD student, to explore the transformative power of education and the pursuit of social justi
Jun 11, 2024
1h 23m
No. 030
with Percy Bell
Welcome to another captivating episode of The Last Zebra Podcast 🦓! In this episode, we sit down with Percy Bell, a rising star in the acting world, to discuss his incredible journey from a small village in North Louis
Jun 4, 2024
53 min
No. 029
with Denrick Cooper
Join us on this episode of The Last Zebra Podcast 🦓 with Dr. Denrick Cooper, an Assistant Program Director of Emergency Medicine and a passionate advocate for global health, takes us through his fascinating career jour
May 28, 2024
1h 10m
No. 028
with Amber Hardeman Milson
Join us on this episode of The Last Zebra Podcast 🦓 as we sit down with Dr. Amber Hardeman Milson, a physician whose journey from a global upbringing to a dual MD/MBA degree is nothing short of inspiring. Amber shares
May 21, 2024
48 min
No. 027
with Chanen Johnson
Join us on this episode of The Last Zebra Podcast 🦓 as we sit down with Chanen Johnson, who opens up about her life’s journey from a promising gymnast to embracing her role as an NFL wife and mother. Discover how she n
May 14, 2024
1h 8m
No. 026
with Juwan Johnson
Join us on this episode of The Last Zebra Podcast 🦓 as we sit down with Juwan Johnson. From his humble beginnings in Glassboro, New Jersey to the bright lights of professional football, Juwan shares his incredible jour
May 6, 2024
1h 7m
No. 025
with Producer Matthew Koesy
Join us on this episode of The Last Zebra Podcast 🦓 featuring Matthew Koesy, the mastermind behind the camera. Dive deep into the world of filmmaking and podcast production with Matthew as he shares his journey from th
May 1, 2024
2h 39m
No. 024
with Krystal Henry
Join us on this episode of The Last Zebra Podcast 🦓 as we sit down with Krystal Howard, a passionate Nurse Practitioner and educator who shares her comprehensive insights into the world of nursing. Discover Krystal’s j
Apr 23, 2024
1h 6m
No. 023
with Adrian Baudy IV
Join us on this episode of The Last Zebra Podcast 🦓 with guest Dr. Adrian Baudy, a multifaceted nephrologist with rich experiences in medicine, parenting, and life’s unexpected journeys. Dr.
Apr 16, 2024
1h 13m
No. 022
with Cidney McFarland
Join us on this episode of The Last Zebra Podcast 🦓 with Cidney McFarland, a remarkable individual with a story that spans from the heart of New Orleans to the disciplined life of the National Guard. Born and raised in
Apr 8, 2024
55 min
No. 021
with Olabode Agaja
Join us on this episode of The Last Zebra Podcast 🦓 with Dr. Olabode Agaja, a pediatric sports medicine specialist with a rich background in athletics and a deep commitment to youth mentorship. Born in Cleveland, Ohio
Mar 27, 2024
1h 8m
No. 020
with Norman Lee
Join us on this episode of The Last Zebra Podcast 🦓 as we sit down with Dr. Norman Lee, a physician with a unique journey from the bustling streets of New York to the vibrant culture of New Orleans. Dr.
Mar 18, 2024
1h 9m
No. 019
with Allison Cazenave
Join us on this episode of The Last Zebra Podcast 🦓, where we sit down with Allison Cazenave, a dedicated dietitian with an enlightening story. From her early days as a soccer player to her transition from nursing to d
Mar 12, 2024
1h 3m
No. 018
with Caitlin Bacon
Join us on this episode of The Last Zebra Podcast 🦓, where host Dr. Ugo Ezema reconnects with an old college friend, Caitlin Bacon, NP. Caitlin shares her journey from studying biology at Nicholls State University to
Mar 4, 2024
1h 22m
No. 017
with Britni Wilson
Join us on this episode of The Last Zebra Podcast 🦓 with Dr. Britni Wilson, a chiropractor with a remarkable and wonderful story of resilience, determination, and success. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, and facing the
Feb 26, 2024
1h 10m
No. 016
with Chantal Simons
Join us on this episode of The Last Zebra Podcast 🦓 where we sit down with the remarkable Dr. Chantal Simons. Raised in Ghana and now a trailblazer in the field of Urology, Dr.
Feb 19, 2024
1h 20m
No. 015
with Vivian Cortes
Join us on this episode of The Last Zebra Podcast as host Ugo Ezema welcomes Vivian Cortes, a dedicated ICU nurse with a story of resilience, cultural heritage, and passion for healthcare. Born in Honduras and migrating
Feb 12, 2024
1h 0m
No. 014
with Rahul Kamat
Join us on this episode of The Last Zebra Podcast 🦓 as we dive into an interesting and unique perspective of medicine with Dr. Rahul Kamat. This episode explores Dr.
Feb 5, 2024
1h 29m
No. 013
with Ramsy Abdelghani
🦓 Join us on Episode 13 of The Last Zebra Podcast as we navigating the world of interventional pulmonology and engage in a captivating conversation with Dr. Ramsy Abdelghani, an expert in Interventional Pulmonology. T
Jan 30, 2024
1h 12m
No. 012
with Bryan Wilson
Dive into Episode 12 of The Last Zebra Podcast as we explore the intriguing worlds of molecular biology, PhDs, pharmaceuticals and more with Bryan Wilson, a scientist at heart now applying his knowledge and experience in
Jan 22, 2024
59 min
No. 011
with Raven Jackson
In an enlightening conversation with Dr. Raven Jackson, a pharmacist with a fascinating and unique journey into the field. Join us as we revisit and dive into the multifaceted world of pharmacy, from retail to clinical
Jan 16, 2024
1h 5m
No. 010
with Jerry Zifodya
In this insightful episode with Dr. Jerry Zifodya, a remarkable figure with a rich background and deep passion for medicine and global health. From his early days in Zimbabwe to making significant strides in the medica
Jan 8, 2024
1h 18m
No. 009
with Avaneesh Jakkoju
Join us in this captivating episode of The Last Zebra Podcast, where we meet and engage in a profound conversation with Dr Avaneesh Jakkoju, a Cardiologist with a rich cultural background and a journey that spans contine
Jan 2, 2024
57 min
No. 008
with Matt Finn
Join us in this episode of The Last Zebra Podcast with guest Dr. Matt Finn, an Interventional Cardiologist. Delve into an engaging conversation that covers the vast landscape of cardiology, the transformative journey f
Dec 18, 2023
1h 7m
No. 007
with William Kotler
Join us in this captivating episode of The Last Zebra Podcast, where we sit down with the Dr. William Maxwell Kotler. Dive into the world of emergency medicine as Dr.
Dec 11, 2023
59 min
No. 006
with Moriah Thompson
Join us on this episode of The Last Zebra Podcast as we delve into the nurturing world of lactation consulting with our special guest, Moriah Thompson. In this enlightening episode, Moriah, a dedicated lactation consult
Dec 4, 2023
1h 1m
No. 005
Join us on this episode of The Last Zebra Podcast with Dr. Ashley Brown, a dedicated radiation oncologist. This episode offers a deep dive into Dr.
Nov 27, 2023
1h 19m
No. 004
with Tania Kohal
Join us in this episode, with our guest Dr. Tania Kohal for an enriching and inspiring conversation. Dr.
Nov 20, 2023
1h 16m
No. 003
with Peomia Chela Brown
In this inspiring episode, Dr. Peomia Brown, a specialist in pulmonary critical care and sleep medicine, shares her unique journey through the medical field. From her early interest in nephrology to her passion for pul
Nov 13, 2023
1h 6m
No. 002
with Shami Gupta
Join us in this enlightening episode as Dr. Shami Gupta, a seasoned nephrologist, shares his profound experiences and wisdom on balancing a demanding medical career with a fulfilling personal life. Dive deep into the h
Nov 6, 2023
55 min
No. 001
with Kachi Eke
Join us in the inaugural episode of The Last Zebra Podcast as we dive deep into the art and science of pharmacy with our esteemed guest, Kachi Eke, RPh. From childhood friends to professionals in the medical field, host
Oct 30, 2023
57 min