Best Dr Zorba Paster Podcasts (2025)

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Breakthrough Study on Peanut Allergies | Fosamax & Osteoporosis | Mom Jokes | Which Statin to take? | Morton’s Neuroma | Grammar Cops 27:01

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Send Zorba a message! Dr. Zorba and Karl look at an important new study about peanut allergies, and how we've been looking at this the wrong way. Zorba helps a caller out with osteoporosis, and he digs into which statin is best to take. We learn about Morton’s Neuroma, we hear a joke from Karl's mom, and the Grammar Cops take issue with Zorba's nut…

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Dr. Zorba Paster shares holiday season health tips, Weather Guys talk snow, gales and Arctic warming 1:38:38

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First, Dr. Zorba Paster joins us again to talk about staying well during the holiday season. Then, Steve Ackerman and Jon Martin join us to cover weather and climate issues.

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Wildlife Wednesday, Improve your wild game cooking skills 1:39:05

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Scott Craven, emeritus professor and UW Extension wildlife ecologist, joins us for another Wildlife Wednesday. He'll answer your questions about the animals in your neck of the woods. Then, we talk about making delicious meals out of wild game with Madison-based Chef Joel Olson.

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School boards are bastions of democracy, and libraries face funding cuts 1:39:20

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A new book argues that school boards are essential for a democracy, yet often under fire. We talk to the author. Then, we'll also hear how libraries are fairing in these uncertain times.

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Songs of the season: Welcome winter with this festive playlist; Larry Meiller announces retirement 1:38:48

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Tom Wilmeth, our resident music aficionado, returns with a list of songs to get you into a wintery mood. Then Larry Meiller has some big news.

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Politicians are damaging public trust in science and immunizations 3:10

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Send Zorba a message! Zorba's thoughts on recent efforts by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to link autism to common immunizations. Zorba mentions a Dutch study that found no link between the MMR vaccine and autism. Here is that study: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov…

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Garden Talk: Foraging 101 49:33

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Foraging expert Sam Thayer is with us to tell you about food that you don't have to grow -- what to look for and how to use it.

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Health, Happiness, and Gratitude on Thanksgiving 3:29

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Send Zorba a message! Zorba shares his wisdom and well wishes for realizing a happy, healthy Thanksgiving. Plus some wise words from Ralph Waldo Emerson. (Recorded November 25, 2025) 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: askdoct…

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Insect update, ‘Heart of the Jaguar,’ Wisconsin business uses wool to improve soil health 1:38:48

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First, entomologist PJ Liesch returns to answer your questions about bugs. Then, we talk to Wisconsin author James Campbell about his latest, “Heart of the Jaguar.” Finally, we catch up with Elaine Becker and Karen Mayhew. They make wool pellets for gardeners in Argyle.

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The holidays are hazardous for our pets, and model train history 1:39:20

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Think before you share your Thanksgiving table scraps with the family dog. And try to make your Christmas decorations cat proof. Then, we’ll talk about the legacy of Lionel-made electric toy trains.

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Screen time vs. Book reading | Acupuncture | The Original Snake Oil Salesman | Alcohol & back pain | CBD risks | Karl's Yellowstone trip 19:00

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Send Zorba a message! Dr. Zorba and Karl look at a new study showing Americans spend less time reading for fun and more time on screens. Zorba talks about using acupuncture for balance issues. We learn about the OG snake oil salesman, and Zorba talks about alcohol use and back pain. Zorba also discusses a potential liver risk with using CBD product…

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Garden Talk: Perennials that need to be cut back; New book explores chainsaws 1:39:08

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We take a look at the plants that need to be cut back now and the best way to do it with our regular guest Diana Alfuth. Then we talk to the author of the new book “Chainsaw Love: Field Notes on the World's Most Dynamic Power Tool.”

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When Americans believed in Martians, and what the dark skies will really reveal this winter 1:39:00

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A new book details the widespread belief in Martians among Americans, and the theories that divided astronomers in the late 20th century. Then, we talk about the celestial bodies to look for as the nights get longer.

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Outdoor writers review the biggest issues in wildlife management and conservation 1:39:06

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Our outdoor writers are back for a roundtable discussion. Dean Bortz, Patrick Durkin and Tim Eisele will talk about the deer hunting season, what PFAS chemicals mean for duck hunters, news from Wisconsin’s Natural Resources Board and more.

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Is Social Media making us dumber? | Sinus & sleep woes | Little Debbie returns! | When do babies see color? | Pizza, Jet lag & Self care 25:03

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Send Zorba a message! Dr. Zorba and Karl look at new research linking social media use to lower cognitive performance in preteens. Zorba helps a caller with breathing and sleep issues, helps a listener with sinusitis, and talks about black crust pizza and jet lag after a trip to India. Zorba talks about the importance of self care, illuminates us o…

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Best new books to give as holiday gifts 1:39:20

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We talk about the top 20 books published this year recommended by Daniel Goldin, owner of the Boswell Book Company in Milwaukee, to give to others or buy for yourself this holiday season.

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Physical therapists talk about prehabilitation; Creating a vaccine for cancerous brain tumors 1:39:19

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Our physical therapists return to prehabilitation for hip and knee replacements. Then, we talk to a surgeon and a medical physics researcher at UW-Madison about their research into a treatment for burns.

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Garden Talk: Back to the roots of organic gardening; Selecting plants for winter color and texture 1:39:05

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The concept of growing organic has changed over the years, we talk about how with the author Eliot Coleman. And then Mark Dwyer is back to share his expertise on garden plant selection.

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Bonus Episode: Pharma Police - Generic drugs and what the FDA is hiding 4:03

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Send Zorba a message! ProPublica (an independent, non-profit news organization) recently reported on the FDA’s handling of potential safety issues concerning generic drugs we get from overseas manufacturers. Some of their findings include: · For decades, the FDA has blacked out the names of generic drugs on inspection reports for foreign factories …

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Upgrading kitchens and bathrooms, and search-and-rescue airboat named Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin 1:39:20

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From touchless faucets and bidets to in-home saunas and cold-plunge pools, the remodeling options for kitchens and bathrooms depend on your budget. We talk to two Madison-area home improvement experts about what’s possible.

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A look at phenology as fall fades into winter, “Birds of the Great Lakes,” How to see birds at Horicon Marsh 1:39:05

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We talk about the changing seasons with Stan Temple, a wildlife ecologist. Then, Dexter Patterson talks about his latest book, “Birds of the Great Lakes.” Finally, Liz Herzmann gives us an update from Horicon Marsh and shares about the Horicon Marsh Bird Club.

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Beta Blockers (the good & bad) | Sciatica relief | Sugar & Aging | Zorba gets corny! 17:52

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Send Zorba a message! Dr. Zorba and Karl look at new research about how beta blockers may raise a heart risk for women (we also hear from Robert Downey Jr.). Zorba helps a caller with sciatica, and talks about how our sugar habits need to change as we age. Zorba walks us through his tried and true method for preparing and storing corn so it stays t…

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Health Day: Lessening holiday stress, multiple sclerosis research and fundraising, and coping with menopause 1:39:20

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We get advice for dealing with anxiety around the holidays. Then, an MS researcher and advocate share their optimism. Then, a physician helps women through menopause.

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Tech update, Remembering the Edmund Fitzgerald on the 50th anniversary of its sinking 1:39:01

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We talk about improving your home’s Wi-Fi with tech expert Jesse La Grew. Then, Steve Ackerman, an emeritus professor in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, and Frederick Stonehouse, a maritime historian, talk about the Edmund Fitzgerald tragedy.

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Garden Talk: Adaptable plants; Growing pawpaw 1:39:29

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Climate change is affecting everything on earth, including where plants will thrive or barely survive. In this episode we talk about what plants are able to adapt to changing weather patterns and how we can make less adaptable species more sustainable. Then, we take a look at Wisconsin’s Project Pawpaw.…

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Bonus Episode: Is Melatonin use linked to heart failure? 3:56

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Send Zorba a message! Dr. Zorba Paster's thoughts on a new study that links long-term use of the popular sleep aid melatonin, to heart failure. Is it good science...or clickbait? (Recorded November 7, 2025) 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…

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Breakthrough Study on Peanut Allergies | Fosamax & Osteoporosis | Mom Jokes | Which Statin to take? | Morton’s Neuroma | Grammar Cops 27:01

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Dr. Zorba Paster shares holiday season health tips, Weather Guys talk snow, gales and Arctic warming 1:38:38

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Wildlife Wednesday, Improve your wild game cooking skills 1:39:05

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School boards are bastions of democracy, and libraries face funding cuts 1:39:20

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Songs of the season: Welcome winter with this festive playlist; Larry Meiller announces retirement 1:38:48

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Politicians are damaging public trust in science and immunizations 3:10

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Garden Talk: Foraging 101 49:33

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Health, Happiness, and Gratitude on Thanksgiving 3:29

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Insect update, ‘Heart of the Jaguar,’ Wisconsin business uses wool to improve soil health 1:38:48

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The holidays are hazardous for our pets, and model train history 1:39:20

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Screen time vs. Book reading | Acupuncture | The Original Snake Oil Salesman | Alcohol & back pain | CBD risks | Karl's Yellowstone trip 19:00

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Garden Talk: Perennials that need to be cut back; New book explores chainsaws 1:39:08

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When Americans believed in Martians, and what the dark skies will really reveal this winter 1:39:00

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Outdoor writers review the biggest issues in wildlife management and conservation 1:39:06

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Is Social Media making us dumber? | Sinus & sleep woes | Little Debbie returns! | When do babies see color? | Pizza, Jet lag & Self care 25:03

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Best new books to give as holiday gifts 1:39:20

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Physical therapists talk about prehabilitation; Creating a vaccine for cancerous brain tumors 1:39:19

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Garden Talk: Back to the roots of organic gardening; Selecting plants for winter color and texture 1:39:05

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Bonus Episode: Pharma Police - Generic drugs and what the FDA is hiding 4:03

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Upgrading kitchens and bathrooms, and search-and-rescue airboat named Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin 1:39:20

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A look at phenology as fall fades into winter, “Birds of the Great Lakes,” How to see birds at Horicon Marsh 1:39:05

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Beta Blockers (the good & bad) | Sciatica relief | Sugar & Aging | Zorba gets corny! 17:52

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Health Day: Lessening holiday stress, multiple sclerosis research and fundraising, and coping with menopause 1:39:20

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Tech update, Remembering the Edmund Fitzgerald on the 50th anniversary of its sinking 1:39:01

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Garden Talk: Adaptable plants; Growing pawpaw 1:39:29

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Bonus Episode: Is Melatonin use linked to heart failure? 3:56