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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Episodes
Young, Retired and on a Cruise 22.04.2026 9:59
Economics professor Eric Kam and David state their opinion of the story of retired teachers in their 30s who live on cruise ships full-time for a little over $10,000 a year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What is a Death Doula? 22.04.2026 10:47
Motivated by Nicole Kidman revealing her surprising new career path, death doula Darnell Lamont Walker talks about the specifics of the job. Check out Darnell's book Never Can Say Goodbye here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Artemis II Conspiracies 22.04.2026 21:05
Professor of conspiracy studies Nathan Radke joins the show for Conspiracy Corner and discusses some of the conspiracy theories people have been coming up with over the Artemis II moon mission. Check out Nathan's podcast The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast here and follow the show on YouTube here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FULL EPISODE: Wave to Your Mind on Music - April 21, 2026 22.04.2026 1:27:55
Economics professor Eric Kam and David state their opinion of the story of retired teachers in their 30s who live on cruise ships full-time for a little over $10,000 a year. Motivated by Nicole Kidman revealing her surprising new career path, death doula Darnell Lamont Walker talks about the specifics of the job. (Check out Darnell's book Never Can Say Goodbye here.) Professor of conspiracy stud...
The Sharenting Economy 21.04.2026 10:18
Angeles-based journalist Fortesa Latifi tells David about the sharenting economy, and discusses its perils. Check out Fortesa's book Like, Follow, Subscribe: Influencer Kids and the Cost of a Childhood Online here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Live Music and Your Brainwaves Synchronize 21.04.2026 10:49
Scientist Arun Asthagiri – who studies music and the brain – explains that live music causes brain waves to synchronize more strongly with rhythm than recorded music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When the Boss of a Perfectionist is a Perfectionist 21.04.2026 10:44
Management professor Brian Swider reveals how if you're a perfectionist at work, your boss's expectations may matter more than your own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Humor Helps as We Age 21.04.2026 10:26
Psychology researcher Heather Heap shares how humor helps older adults navigate aging. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Harnessing Serendipity to Generate Better Ideas 21.04.2026 10:56
Marketing professor Alexander Fulmer explores whether serendipity can be harnessed, and tells us how unplanned outcomes offer benefits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Parrots Know Names, They Really Know Names 21.04.2026 10:41
Biology professor Lauryn Benedict outlines how parrots don't just mimic words, some use proper names like humans to identify individuals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lobsters Feel Pain, Stun Before You Boil! 21.04.2026 9:48
Biology and environmental science researcher Eleftherios Kasiouras gives details of his study confirming lobsters can feel pain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Boring Conversations Aren't Boring, According to Science 21.04.2026 10:56
Behavioral scientist Elizabeth Trinh extols the benefits of small talk by saying how boring topics are more enjoyable than you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FULL EPISODE: Won't Anybody Think of the Lobsters?! - April 20, 2026 21.04.2026 1:27:55
Biology and environmental science researcher Eleftherios Kasiouras gives details of his study confirming lobsters can feel pain. Behavioral scientist Elizabeth Trinh extols the benefits of small talk by saying how boring topics are more enjoyable than you think. Biology professor Lauryn Benedict outlines how parrots don't just mimic words, some use proper names like humans to identify individuals....
On Dating an AI Companion 18.04.2026 10:57
Deputy executive producer A. C. Fowler from Business Insider's video team talks about the interview he had with a man who's been dating an AI companion for 3 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to Break Up Well 18.04.2026 9:56
Relationship researcher Erin McClung explains how to romantically break up well: which types of breakups tend to coincide with moving on more easily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why Bosses Reward the Office Snake 18.04.2026 9:42
Business professor Karl Aquino reveals why some bosses reward employees with 'dark traits' at work, and what it costs later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Justice vs. Healing When a Relationship Ends 18.04.2026 10:45
Motivated by actor Jennie Garth getting candid about her divorce and moving on, therapist Laurel van der Toorn shares how to move on from a breakup, and how to navigate the balance of justice vs. healing after one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coercive Control in Relationships 18.04.2026 10:53
Senior researcher Julie-Ann Jordan from the IMPACT Research Centre outlines how people view coercive control in relationships as less harmful when the victim is a man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Doomsday Clock, Don't Worry Too Much 18.04.2026 21:25
For Conspiracy Corner, political science professor Lee Kuhnle discusses the Doomsday Clock and whether things in the world are the worst they've ever been. Pre-order Lee's upcoming book Uncover Up: How to Think Clearly in an Age of Conspiracies here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FULL EPISODE: Fear Not, It's Been Bad Before - April 17, 2026 18.04.2026 1:27:55
Business professor Karl Aquino reveals why some bosses reward employees with 'dark traits' at work, and what it costs later. Deputy executive producer A. C. Fowler from Business Insider's video team talks about the interview he had with a man who's been dating an AI companion for 3 years. For Conspiracy Corner, political science professor Lee Kuhnle discusses the Doomsday Clock and whether things...
Gen Z Might Survive the Robots. Older Workers: Maybe Not. 17.04.2026 10:25
Business editor Nick Lichtenberg from Fortune describes how Goldman looked at 40 years of data on the 'scarring' effects of technological disruption and finds Gen Z isn't the most at risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Work Buddies and Well-being 17.04.2026 20:43
Organizational studies professor Stephen Friedman outlines how a work buddy can improve your well-being and your workplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From Gamer to Air Traffic Controller 17.04.2026 19:49
Tech analyst Carmi Levy joins David for It's Time For Technology Time covering the following stories: Developers say Anthropic's new AI model is too dangerous to release to the public; Politician wants to ban 'surveillance' pricing and here's what that means; The FAA says gamers are the answer to its air traffic controller shortage; Meta warned by dozens of organizations that facial recogniti...
Penguins Living the Good Life, a Cautionary Tale 17.04.2026 20:52
For Vet Talk – or Pet Talk – veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford reveals the disturbing pattern that emerges in zoo penguins with unlimited food. Then, Cliff gives us fast and fascinating fecal facts covering these stories from the animal kingdom involving…. ummm… waste: The economic and ecological value of Australian grey-headed flying fox droppings; Parrotfish expel sand and its responsible for...
FULL EPISODE: The AI Too Dangerous to Release - April 16, 2026 17.04.2026 1:27:55
Tech analyst Carmi Levy joins David for It's Time For Technology Time covering the following stories: Developers say Anthropic's new AI model is too dangerous to release to the public; Politician wants to ban 'surveillance' pricing and here's what that means; The FAA says gamers are the answer to its air traffic controller shortage; Meta warned by dozens of organizations that facial recognition on...
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