Zebra Morning Show

On this Wild Card Wednesday episode of the Zebra Morning Show, Mr. Nesi is joined by Mr. Alex and Jaden for a fast-paced game called the 10-Second Challenge . The rules are simple: name five items within a category before the ten-second timer runs out. The game leads to plenty of laughs as the group races to list pizza toppings, animals that fly, rhyming words, beach essentials, and breakfast cere...

On this Motivational Monday episode of the Zebra Morning Show, Mr. Nesi is joined by Jaden and Oscar to kick off the week after the time change. While everyone is feeling the effects of losing an hour of sleep, the conversation quickly shifts toward motivation and goal-setting for the remainder of the school year. Jaden shares his goal of finding a job in auto mechanics, inspired by his grandfathe...

It’s Feel Good Friday on the Zebra Morning Show, and the focus is all about celebrating the wins. Mr. Nesi kicks things off by sharing a personal family victory: his son Miles being accepted to a high school program that aligns with his passion for technology and content creation. Later in the show, three students join the conversation to share their own wins of the week. Anaya talks about improvi...

It’s Throwback Thursday on the Zebra Morning Show, and today’s game explores life before smartphones. Mr. Nesi is joined by Oscar and first-time guest Jayden, a junior who proudly describes himself as a gaming and programming nerd. Together they take on the “Before the Smartphone” trivia challenge, guessing everyday technology and habits from the pre-digital era — from portable CD players and answ...

It’s a White Day Fact or Fiction showdown on the Zebra Morning Show. Mr. Nesi challenges listeners to keep their own score across three fast-paced rounds: school edition, pop culture speed round, and random ridiculous facts. From goldfish memory myths to Venus time distortion, from TikTok origins to octopus anatomy, students are invited to think fast and test what they really know. The episode wra...

It’s Motivation Monday at New Brunswick High School, and in honor of Read Across America Day and Dr. Seuss’s birthday, Mr. Nesi delivers a powerful, Seuss-inspired message about the courage to try. Through a creative riff on Green Eggs and Ham , the episode explores what happens when students choose growth over fear. From raising your hand in class to trying out for a team, applying for something...

It’s Feel Good Friday on the Zebra Morning Show, and this episode is packed with milestones and momentum. Genesis celebrates turning 18 on a snow day, officially entering voting age (and getting a passionate reminder about civic duty). Angel shares his win of the week — multiple days off thanks to snow and late arrival — and talks about his upcoming college plans at Raritan Valley. The crew also l...

It’s Throwback Thursday , and today’s game is all about nostalgic sweets. Mr. Nesi puts Mr. Levy to the test in “Dessert Detectives,” a multi-round snack showdown featuring Otter Pops, pudding cups, ice cream sandwiches, and classic school lunch throwbacks. From finishing iconic snack slogans to debating whether Choco Tacos deserved better, the episode blends humor, childhood memories, and just en...

It’s Feel Good Friday on the Zebra Morning Show, and the energy is all about small wins and big growth. Angel joins the show to share his Win of the Week — attending Cinderella through the Metropolitan Opera screening with theater and chorus students. From funny glass slipper moments to appreciating live performance, it was a cultural highlight. Adriel jumps in to talk about his first boxing sparr...

It’s Wild Card Wednesday , and things get nerdy in the best way possible. Mr. Levy joins the Zebra Morning Show and casually drops that he’s officially part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe — having appeared as an extra in Captain America: The First Avenger during the Stark Expo scene. From there, the episode dives deep into superhero debates: Marvel vs. DC, best villains, favorite portrayals of S...

It’s Friday, February 13th, and love is officially in the air at the Zebra Morning Show. Mr. Nesi kicks things off by sharing his Win of the Week — surprising his wife with secret Valentine’s Day flowers — before walking listeners through his family’s fondue tradition (yes, steak, cheese, and chocolate are all involved). Angel and Genesis join the show to talk about their own Valentine’s plans, fr...

It’s Throwback Thursday on the Zebra Morning Show, and today’s game is all about classic commercial jingles and slogans. Mr. Nesi puts Genesis to the test with a rapid-fire round of iconic lines from TV and radio ads — and let’s just say… the results were mixed. From confidently crushing “Like a Good Neighbor” to completely blanking on “I’m Lovin’ It,” Genesis battles through cereal mascots, coffe...

It’s Wild Card Wednesday, but since Trivia Tuesday didn’t happen, Mr. Nesi turns the studio into a surprise trivia battleground. Oscar and Genesis go head-to-head in a rapid-fire round covering chemistry, movies, books, geography, history, music, and art — and things get intense fast. From confusing O₂ with “O” to forgetting Leonardo DiCaprio’s role in Titanic , the competition starts rocky. But G...

It’s Maestro Monday on the Zebra Morning Show, and the spotlight is on Mrs. Cooper, the new 12th Grade Vice Principal at New Brunswick High School—who is also a familiar face returning home. Joined by Oscar and Genesis, Mrs. Cooper shares her journey from teaching history at NBHS years ago to returning as an administrator, explaining what drew her back to the community and why this school still ma...

It’s a Feel Good Friday on the Zebra Morning Show, and we’re welcoming a special guest — Mr. Romagnuolo, NBHS history teacher and coach — to talk about an exciting new elective coming to the high school: Sports and Politics in a Socially Unjust World. In this episode, we break down what the course is all about, who should take it, and why sports are such a powerful lens for understanding history,...

It’s Wild Card Wednesday on the Zebra Morning Show, and with only a few minutes before the day officially starts, the conversation goes exactly where Wild Card Wednesdays always go— everywhere . Mr. Ness and Mr. Alex check in on what’s top of mind, starting with Super Bowl excitement and unexpected Seahawks fandom before drifting into the surprisingly wholesome side of Reddit. The episode turns re...

It’s Trivia Tuesday on the Zebra Morning Show, and once again…the soundboard is not working. With Chuckles “locked in the closet,” Mr. Nesi steps in to host a full science-themed trivia showdown featuring Mr. Alex as today’s lone contestant. From easy questions about planets and cheetahs to harder science covering meteorology, chemistry, space, and noble gases, this episode is packed with learning...

It’s February 2nd on the Zebra Morning Show, and the second half of the school year is officially underway. With Marking Period 2 coming to a close, Mr. Nesi and Mr. Alex reflect on just how fast the year is moving—and how much is still ahead. The conversation jumps from grades and early dismissal to Super Bowl plans, food debates (wings vs. ribs), and bold football takes. The episode wraps with t...

It’s Feel Good Friday on the Zebra Morning Show, and this episode is all about school spirit, perspective, and enjoying the moment. As January wraps up and winter drags on, the message is simple: don’t let the cold, gloomy days stop you from showing up and getting involved. The Win of the Week goes to Spirit Week, celebrating students who stepped out of their comfort zone, dressed up, painted thei...

It’s Throwback Thursday on the Zebra Morning Show, and Mr. Nesi sits down with senior Oscar to reflect on Spirit Week, school pride, and what it feels like to be nearing the end of high school. From class color day and getting painted up in pink to the unmatched energy of fall pep rallies, this episode is all about memories, hype, and community. Oscar talks about his experience as a three-season a...

It’s Feel Good Friday on the Zebra Morning Show, and this episode is all about reflection, encouragement, and ending the marking period on a strong note. With the second marking period coming to a close, the focus is on taking advantage of every opportunity—whether that means making up work, revising assignments, or simply doing your best for yourself . Senior guest Angel joins the show to share h...

On this Wild Card Wednesday, the Zebra Morning Show delivers a much-needed motivational reset for the cold, dark stretch of winter. With Monday missed, this episode steps in as a reminder that even when motivation is low, showing up still matters. This episode focuses on momentum, consistency, and small intentional choices. Listeners are encouraged to stop waiting to “feel ready” and instead take...

It’s Trivia Tuesday on the Zebra Morning Show, and things get competitive fast. Mr. Nesi hosts another fast-paced round of trivia with Mr. Alex and student guest Jeffrey, testing their knowledge across science, sports, animals, and random facts that definitely should have been known. From blue whales and blood types to shuttlecocks, Tiger Woods, and Wimbledon, this episode delivers laughs, playful...

It’s Feel Good Friday on the Zebra Morning Show, and the good vibes are strong. Mr. Nesi kicks things off by sharing his win of the week: Alumni Day 2026, celebrating former Zebras who’ve gone on to college, careers, and meaningful lives—and who are willing to come back and give advice to current students. The message is clear: once a Zebra, always a Zebra . The episode also features a student spo...

It’s Throwback Thursday on the Zebra Morning Show, and the spotlight is on Oscar’s first-ever theater performance. After years of being around productions, Oscar finally steps on stage for real—and discovers he actually loves it. Mr. Nesi digs into what pushed Oscar to finally join drama club, how encouragement from teachers made a difference, and what it felt like to perform in front of a full au...