David Cooper
The Last Show with David Cooper
Welcome to The Last Show with David Cooper , We are the final word for the curious mind. We sit at the intersection of "need-to-know" and "can’t-believe-it," delivering high-res talk for a low-def world. Join David Cooper as he explores #sex, #science and #society. Of course there's a large slice of absurdity, providing the info you didn't know you needed. What to Expect: • Intelligent Banter: No scripts, just honest conversation. • Eclectic Guests: Thought Leaders and eccentrics. • Useful Info: Practical wisdom for the modern skeptic. Dinner party!• Total Transparency: Raw confessions and rel...
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Episodi
The Boy-Girl Reading Gap 01.04.2026 10:43
Sociology professor Ea Hoppe Blaabæk shares details of her study showing that boys ditch books when schools close, and girls keep reading. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Freedom of a Cancelled Meeting 01.04.2026 9:36
Marketing professor Gabriela Tonietto explains why a canceled meeting feels so liberating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Where's the Funny in Science? 01.04.2026 10:54
Educator, improv comedian, and occasional scientist Dr. Vita Stout outlines how and why scientists aren't telling enough jokes at conferences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FULL EPISODE: Smart People, Bad Jokes - March 31, 2026 01.04.2026 1:27:55
Marketing professor Gabriela Tonietto explains why a canceled meeting feels so liberating. Psychological and brain sciences professor Brad Duchaine introduces us to prosopometamorphopsia (PMO), the rare neurological condition where people see distorted faces. Educator, improv comedian, and occasional scientist Dr. Vita Stout outlines how and why scientists aren't telling enough jokes at conference...
Romantic Indifference: The Relationship Disintegrator 31.03.2026 11:09
Social psychology researcher Mirna Đurić warns how romantic indifference can breed boredom, lower intimacy, and a wandering eye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BS Universities: The Future of Education? 31.03.2026 10:56
Philosophy professor Robert Sparrow shares his insights on a future with fully automated education leading to BS universities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why the Myth of Alien Architects Persists 31.03.2026 10:31
Egyptology professor Stefan Baumann outlines why some people still believe that aliens shaped ancient civilisations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lonely? Chat With a Person, Not a Bot 31.03.2026 10:44
Psychology researcher Ruo-Ning (Ronnie) Li reveals that chatting with people beats interactions with AI chatbots when it comes to reducing loneliness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are Famous Men Okay? 31.03.2026 19:34
Media personality Caitlin Green asks: Are famous men okay? To that end, her and David covers the following stories: Tiger Woods was ready for another comeback, but it ended in another car crash; Usher defends 'misrepresented' Sean 'Diddy' Combs amid prison stay; and 'Looksmaxxing' influencer arrested on battery charge in Florida. Listen to Caitlin co-hosting The Jann Arden Podcast here. Lear...
FULL EPISODE: A Boring Relationship Killer - March 30, 2026 31.03.2026 1:27:55
Media personality Caitlin Green asks: Are famous men okay? To that end, her and David covers the following stories: Tiger Woods was ready for another comeback, but it ended in another car crash; Usher defends 'misrepresented' Sean 'Diddy' Combs amid prison stay; and 'Looksmaxxing' influencer arrested on battery charge in Florida. (Listen to Caitlin co-hosting The Jann Arden Podcast here.) Social p...
Elevators, Elevators, Elevators! The Joy of Elevators 27.03.2026 10:52
Bursting with contagious excitement for the ordinary, elevator enthusiast Andrew Reams – of popular YouTube channel DieselDucy – talks about his love of elevators, living with autism, and running an elevator museum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Plants Count Events, But Can They Think? 27.03.2026 10:45
Psychological sciences professor Peter M. Vishton reveals how plants can count, and that they can track the number of events they experience. David calls Peter a plant psychologist and asks, "Are plants people, too?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ferret Catching WonderDog 27.03.2026 20:43
For Vet Talk or Pet Talk, veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford covers stories: Pharmacies fill pet prescriptions, sparking debate among veterinarians; How an island became ferret free – thanks, in part, to Woody the wonderdog; and Be wary of these metal-related toxicities for pets. Cliff quizzes David with some veterinary trivia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Possible Evils Lurking in Your Router 27.03.2026 19:31
On It's Time For Technology Time, tech analyst Carmi Levy covers the following news stories: The US government just banned consumer routers made outside the country; OpenAI announces plans to shut down its Sora video generator; Teens are using AI to create 'slander' videos of their teachers; Judge says witness wore smart glasses to sneakily inform their testimony; and Publisher pulls novel o...
Could Star Eating Microbes Exist? 27.03.2026 10:35
Computational biologist Nicholas Chia discusses whether the fictional star-eating 'astrophage' bacteria from sci-fi movie Project Hail Mary could plausibly exist out in the cosmos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dating Simulator Helps With Romance 27.03.2026 10:44
Psychology professor Ghayda Hassan details her testing of an AI dating simulator to help chronically single men practice romantic skills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FULL EPISODE: Have You Considered Dating a Robot? - March 26, 2026 27.03.2026 1:27:55
On It's Time For Technology Time, tech analyst Carmi Levy covers the following news stories: The US government just banned consumer routers made outside the country; OpenAI announces plans to shut down its Sora video generator; Teens are using AI to create 'slander' videos of their teachers; Judge says witness wore smart glasses to sneakily inform their testimony; and Publisher pulls novel over AI...
An Astrobiologist on Project Hail Mary 26.03.2026 9:56
Straight from outer space (not actually), astrobiologist Sarah Rugheimer shares her take on blockbuster Project Hail Mary with David. Check out Sarah's upcoming course Experiencing James Webb on Great Courses here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Neutrality Improves Group Decisions 26.03.2026 10:42
Professor of mathematical biology and public engagement Kit Yates dives into what locusts teach us about how neutrality can speed up and stabilize collective decisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dave Cooper the Gaydio Breakfast Host 26.03.2026 10:51
It's a rare find in our quest to interview people with the same name as your host: radio host Dave Cooper who is a presenter of a show called Gaydio Breakfast on the UK's LGBTQ+ radio station. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Mid-Life Crises 26.03.2026 20:55
With his 40th birthday on the horizon, David discusses mid-life crises with social worker and therapist Gary Direnfeld on Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guaranteed Pay For Delivery Drivers Doesn't Exactly Work 26.03.2026 10:51
Economics professor Andrew Garin reveals how Seattle tried to guarantee higher pay for delivery drivers, and why it didn't work as intended. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Social Media Influencers and Misinformation 26.03.2026 10:53
Marketing professor Giandomenico Di Domenico (GD) explains how social media influencers increase the toxicity and power of misinformation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FULL EPISODE: Rock Aliens and Sun Microbes - March 25, 2026 26.03.2026 1:27:55
Straight from outer space (not actually), astrobiologist Sarah Rugheimer shares her take on blockbuster Project Hail Mary with David. (Check out Sarah's upcoming course Experiencing James Webb on Great Courses here.) Marketing professor Giandomenico Di Domenico (GD) explains how social media influencers increase the toxicity and power of misinformation. Economics professor Andrew Garin reveals how...
Seals Risk Death For a Varied Meal 25.03.2026 10:23
Arctic scientist Katie Florko describes how seals will risk death by a polar bear for a varied meal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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