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
FULL EPISODE: Border Jumping (Cat) Burglar - March 20, 2026 21.03.2026 1:27:55
Deb Tate, the owner of legend Louis the cat, tells David about her viral US-Canada border-hopping feline who comes and goes as he pleases. Psychology professor Tessa West outlines how Gen Z is dating less and how the result is one of the most unprepared workforces. Ecology and conservation scientist Chris Lepczyk explains what the science has to say about whether you should let your cat roam the s...
Dads and Jokes and Dad Jokes 20.03.2026 10:52
Psychology professor Jean-François Bureau explains how laughter plays a unique role in building a secure father-child relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Extreme Heat's Effect On Wildlife 20.03.2026 10:51
Marine ecology professor Julia Baum discusses how extreme heat has extreme effects on wildlife, but that some species actually like it hot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pain During Sex and Speaking Up 20.03.2026 10:19
Psychology researchers Terri Fisher and Mary Bullard outlines how a surprising number of men suffer pain during sex but are less likely than women to speak up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Problem With ChatGPT's Erotic Mode 20.03.2026 19:30
Tech analyst Carmi Levy joins David for It's Time For Technology Time and covers these news stories: European retailers yank popular headphones after study reports trace amounts of hormone-disrupting chemicals; Video from lawsuit shows Cybertruck nearly drive a mom and baby off overpass; OpenAI's own mental health experts unanimously opposed the ChatGPT "naughty" mode launch; and Computer sci...
Difficult People Age You 20.03.2026 10:20
Sociology professor Brea Perry reveals how the difficult people in your life might be making you biologically older. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On French Horn and Resilience 20.03.2026 21:23
For The Last Show's continuing search for other people named David Cooper, we find one who plays French horn with the LA Philharmonic who talks about classical music, resilience, and the value of practicing. Your host tries (and fails) to get the other David to share just how wild classical musicians can get at parties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FULL EPISODE: Naughty Mode - March 19, 2026 20.03.2026 1:27:55
Tech analyst Carmi Levy joins David for It's Time For Technology Time and covers these news stories: European retailers yank popular headphones after study reports trace amounts of hormone-disrupting chemicals; Video from lawsuit shows Cybertruck nearly drive a mom and baby off overpass; OpenAI's own mental health experts unanimously opposed the ChatGPT "naughty" mode launch; and Computer scientis...
Her AI Boyfriend: Falling in Love and Getting Intimate 19.03.2026 20:41
Author Sarah Griffin joins the program as Sarah reveals how she fell in love (and gets intimate) with her AI boyfriend Sinclair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The 2025 UFO Survey Results 19.03.2026 19:35
On Conspiracy Corner, political science professor Lee Kuhnle and David go over the results from the 2025 Canadian UFO Survey – notwithstanding the Hotmail address of the survey's author. Check out Lee'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
Bear Sightings on the Rise: Here's Why 19.03.2026 21:07
Veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford stops in for Pet Talk or Vet Talk covering animal-related stories: You're not alone if you spotted a bear lately, and why sightings are on the rise; and Veterinarians in Japan and the UK view animal welfare through different cultural lenses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to Express Gratitude and Appreciation 19.03.2026 21:03
For Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, therapist and social worker Gary Direnfeld chats about strategies for expressing gratitude and appreciation for others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FULL EPISODE: So You're In Love With a Robot - March 18, 2026 19.03.2026 1:27:55
On Conspiracy Corner, political science professor Lee Kuhnle and David go over the results from the 2025 Canadian UFO Survey – notwithstanding the Hotmail address of the survey's author. (Check out Lee's podcast The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast here and follow the show on YouTube here.) Author Sarah Griffin joins the program as Sarah reveals how she fell in love (and gets intimate) with her AI bo...
Having a Crush on Your Therapist 18.03.2026 10:32
Therapist Laurel van der Toorn talks through the surprisingly common, but definitely uncomfortable situation where someone is attracted to their therapist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Socioeconomic Status Alters Your Brain Structure 18.03.2026 10:33
Genetic epidemiology researcher Dr. David Hill discusses how socioeconomic status is linked to white matter changes in the brain, which can shape brain health in later life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fantastic Fungi Freeze Water, Control the Weather 18.03.2026 9:59
Chemistry professor Konrad Meister amazes David by revealing a previously unrecognized fantastic fungi found with the ability to freeze water. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Asexual Partner Preferences 18.03.2026 9:53
Personality researcher Paula Bange outlines how asexual women tend to prioritize different traits in a partner compared to heterosexual women. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why Child Prodigies Rarely Become Great Adults 18.03.2026 10:58
Sports science professor Arne Güllich shares details of his study showing why child prodigies rarely become elite performers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How Vegans Navigate Social Situations 18.03.2026 10:51
Associate professor of marketing Aya Aboelenien explains how vegans develop complex skills to navigate an omnivorous society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FULL EPISODE: Ice, Ice, Fungus! - March 17, 2026 18.03.2026 1:27:55
Chemistry professor Konrad Meister amazes David by revealing a previously unrecognized fantastic fungi found with the ability to freeze water. Therapist Laurel van der Toorn talks through the surprisingly common, but definitely uncomfortable situation where someone is attracted to their therapist. Associate professor of marketing Aya Aboelenien explains how vegans develop com...
Seasonal Affective Disorder in the Spring 17.03.2026 21:07
Just like during the darker months, psychiatry professor Jared W. Young explains how for people with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), more daylight can have its own challenges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Your Dark Personality and Your Career 17.03.2026 10:26
Psychology researcher Lea de Hesselle reveals how dark personality levels relate to people's job interests and chosen careers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You Remember Music, Not Why You Entered the Room 17.03.2026 10:47
Anatomy professor Michelle Spear details why you can remember every word of a song from 25 years ago, but not why you walked into the room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
So You Want AI Compute as Compensation? 17.03.2026 10:44
Tech reporter Alistair Barr goes over the new idea Silicon Valley is buzzing about: AI compute as compensation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Exploitative People Treat You Like an Object 17.03.2026 10:50
Organizational psychology professor Jolanta Babiak describes how entitled and exploitative people are more likely to treat others as objects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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