Stay Well with Dr. Zorba Paster

By Wisconsin Public Radio

A joyful take on healthy living with family physician Dr. Zorba Paster.

"When people ask me what I hope to achieve with my podcast, I sum it up in one sentence: “To help people liv

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How many episodes does Stay Well with Dr. Zorba Paster have?

The podcast currently has 540 episodes available.

Stay Well with Dr. Zorba Paster episodes:

September 11, 2026Promising breakthrough for kidney transplant patients
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Zorba discusses exciting news for folks looking for a kidney transplant. A patient was successfully kept alive with a pig kidney for 271 Days until he could receive a human kidney.
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Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson
Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.doctorzorba.org
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4min
September 09, 2026Football & Concussions | Kids & Viruses | AMA calls out Zorba | Mom Jokes | Zorba in Nepal
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On our 50th episode: Zorba looks at new research showing 1 in 4 NFL players have CTE, a progressive, degenerative brain disease linked to repetitive head trauma. He also talks about how this plays into youth sports. The American Heart Association calls out Zorba for something he said on the podcast. We hear a Mom Joke and Zorba talks about his recent time in Nepal, and how folks can help with the relief efforts following the recent disasters in the area.
Link to support Nepal disaster relief
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Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson
Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.doctorzorba.org
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44min
September 04, 2026The President's executive order on vaccines for children is far from the "Gold Standard"
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Zorba's thoughts on the President's new executive order that reduces the recommendations for childhood vaccinations.
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Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson
Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.doctorzorba.org
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6min
September 02, 2026Traffic fatalities spike when new music is released | Doctor advice vs. treatment | HRT | Grief & resilience | Baez Remorse | Zorba gets stumped!
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Zorba looks a study about distracted driving, and how traffic fatalities surge on days when popular artists release new albums. He helps a caller whose health insurance soared after getting "advice" from his doc. Zorba helps a listener with HRT questions, talks about grief and human resiliency, Karl's mom shares a Mom Joke, and Zorba gets stumped on a boozy question.
Support the show
Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson
Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.doctorzorba.org
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30min
August 28, 2026New cancer vaccine should be celebrated
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Zorba's thoughts on the groundbreaking mRNA therapeutic vaccine to combat melanoma.
Support the show
Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson
Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.doctorzorba.org
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4min
August 26, 2026First mRNA flu shot approved | Zorba on compassion and visiting the Dalai Lama | Lettuce update | Mom Jokes | Corn Report
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Zorba discusses the FDA's approval of the first mRNA flu vaccine, and how leadership in Washington DC will likely respond. He also talks about his recent humanitarian trip to India, and his visit (and his longtime friendship) with the Dalai Lama. A listener asks if Zorba is eating lettuce right now. We hear a mom joke and we deliver our first ever "corn report."
Support the show
Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson
Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.doctorzorba.org
Stay well!
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35min
August 21, 2026Measles cases soar and Washington DC leadership continues to call for less vaccinations
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Measles cases continue to skyrocket, yet POTUS and RFK call for less MMR vaccinations. Zorba breaks down the history of the MMR vaccine, and what you can do to help educate others who may be anti-vaccine.
Support the show
Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson
Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.doctorzorba.org
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8min
August 19, 2026Coffee may slow down aging | Most baby foods are not healthy | Melatonin | Zorba breaks down cholesterol numbers & reads reviews
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Good news for coffee lovers! It may slow down the aging process. Zorba also talks about how 4 out of 5 toddler foods are ultra-processed. He answers emails about melatonin, breaks down a listener's cholesterol numbers, and reads some podcast reviews.
Support the show
Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson
Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.doctorzorba.org
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22min
August 14, 2026Why is the US Military screening for testosterone levels?
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced that military personnel aged 30 and older will undergo testing for testosterone deficiency as part of annual health screenings. Zorba provides some history on testosterone levels, and explains why this policy is not necessary.
Support the show
Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson
Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.doctorzorba.org
Stay well!
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4min
August 12, 2026Heavy TV viewing linked to dementia | Family Reunion Rapid Fire: Mosquitos, Leeches & Knee injections | Sleep & Food cravings | Mom Jokes
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Zorba discusses a new study suggesting heavy TV watching may be linked to dementia risk. He is peppered with phone call questions from Karl's extended family who are at a northern Minnesota lake cabin. He answers emails about fatigue and blood pressure, and sugar and carb cravings. We get a fishing mom joke, and get listener feedback about Zorba's short "rapid response" podcast episodes.
Support the show
Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson
Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!):
Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.doctorzorba.org
Stay well!
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31min

FAQs about Stay Well with Dr. Zorba Paster:

How many episodes does Stay Well with Dr. Zorba Paster have?

The podcast currently has 540 episodes available.

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