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
The 2026 Oscars Rundown 17.03.2026 19:52
Media personality Caitlin Green and David go over the 2026 Academy Awards and discuss the dark world of popcorn bucket merch. Listen to Caitlin co-host The Jann Arden Podcast here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FULL EPISODE: Jerks and Jobs - March 16, 2026 17.03.2026 1:27:55
Media personality Caitlin Green and David go over the 2026 Academy Awards and discuss the dark world of popcorn bucket merch. (Listen to Caitlin co-host The Jann Arden Podcast here.) Psychology researcher Lea de Hesselle reveals how dark personality levels relate to people's job interests and chosen careers. Just like during the darker months, psychiatry professor Jared W. Young explains how for...
Raccoon Reasoning Research Revealed 14.03.2026 21:25
The world's foremost raccoon scientist – according to David, anyway – animal behavior and cognition researcher Hannah Griebling shares details of her research showing that trash pandas solve puzzles for the fun of it. Hannah then answers David's rapid-fire raccoon questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
$800 to Bully an AI 14.03.2026 10:01
Leadership and workplace reporter Ana Altchek tells us why a company wants to pay you $800 to bully AI for a day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Housefishing 14.03.2026 10:02
Real estate reporter Jordan Pandy explains how homebuyers have another thing to worry about: 'housefishing'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Does the 'Cry It Out' Strategy Work? 14.03.2026 10:54
Developmental psychology professor Dr. Dieter Wolke outlines the clash psychologists have over the 'cry it out' parenting strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Being Kind in a Complex World 14.03.2026 10:48
Psychology professor James Coan reveals why being nice matters in a complex world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Genes We Share With Golden Retrievers 14.03.2026 20:53
On Vet Talk or Pet Talk (we're unclear on the segment's exact name), veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford covers animal related stories: Golden Retriever genes linked to anxiety, aggression, and intelligence in humans; Why mammals aren't as colorful as reptiles, birds or fish; and Invasive crab adapts to almost any environment and competes with local fauna as if the river were its own. (Remember ki...
FULL EPISODE: Trash Panda Puzzles - March 13, 2026 14.03.2026 1:27:55
Real estate reporter Jordan Pandy explains how homebuyers have another thing to worry about: 'housefishing'. The world's foremost raccoon scientist – according to David, anyway – animal behavior and cognition researcher Hannah Griebling shares details of her research showing that trash pandas solve puzzles for the fun of it. Hannah then answers David's rapid-fire raccoon questions. Psychology prof...
Don't Waste Time with Dating App Filters, How to Find Love 13.03.2026 19:43
Psychology professor Paul Eastwick – co-host of the Love Factually podcast – challenges the idea that dating app filters are useful, and gives us tips on how to look for a partner without apps. Check out Paul's book Bonded by Evolution here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why Misinformation Feels So Good to Share 13.03.2026 11:03
Urban researcher Wes Regan reveals why misinformation feels so good to share, and what to do about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Where Does the Libido Gap Myth Come From? 13.03.2026 10:57
Psychology and brain science researcher Diana Peragine shares details of her study challenging beliefs on the 'libido gap' between men and women. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reactions to an RFK Food Pyramid Experiment 13.03.2026 10:42
Senior correspondent at Business Insider Emily Stewart describes how her RFK diet experiment went viral, and the backlash that turned it into a political food fight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
No Headphones on a Plane? Lifetime Ban For You! 13.03.2026 21:00
Tech analyst Carmi Levy joins David for It's Time For Technology Time covering stories: United Airlines can permanently ban passengers who don't wear headphones; Nintendo is suing the US government over tariffs; Apple launches the MacBook Neo – or is it the MacBook keyboard edition?; and Meta just bought the social network for AI bots everyone’s been talking about. Learn more about your ad c...
Smart Underwear To Measure Your Farts 13.03.2026 10:51
David hails microbiologist and professor Brantley Hall as one of the greatest scientific minds of our time. Brantley outlines why he created smart underwear. (Spoiler: it's farts. Lots of farts. And science. Science and farts.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FULL EPISODE: How to Find Love, Off-App - March 12, 2026 13.03.2026 1:27:55
Psychology professor Paul Eastwick – co-host of the Love Factually podcast – challenges the idea that dating app filters are useful, and gives us tips on how to look for a partner without apps. (Check out Paul's book Bonded by Evolution here.) David hails microbiologist and professor Brantley Hall as one of the greatest scientific minds of our time. Brantley outlines why he created s...
Self-Awareness, The Key to AI 11.03.2026 10:28
Economics professor Andrew Caplin explains how to improve your performance at work with AI: by understanding your own strengths and weaknesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What is Happiness? 11.03.2026 10:51
Philosophy professor Anné Verhoef sketches out what exactly happiness is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hairdressers, Secret Weapon in Tackling Climate Change 11.03.2026 10:15
Social scientist Sam Hampton reveals a secret weapon in tackling climate change: hairdressers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Black Mirror Becomes True; Predictions Markets, Our Downfall 11.03.2026 20:55
For Conspiracy Corner, professor of conspiracy studies Nathan Radke and David discuss the times that the near-future predicted by TV show Black Mirror has come to pass. Following that, Nathan outlines how prediction markets could unleash some pretty ugly stuff on humanity. Check out Nathan's podcast The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast here and follow the show on YouTube here. Learn mor...
FULL EPISODE: AI and Why Self-Awareness Never Hurts - March 10, 2026 11.03.2026 1:27:55
Social scientist Sam Hampton reveals a secret weapon in tackling climate change: hairdressers. Economics professor Andrew Caplin explains how to improve your performance at work with AI: by understanding your own strengths and weaknesses. For Conspiracy Corner, professor of conspiracy studies Nathan Radke and David discuss the times that the near-future predicted by TV show Black Mirror has come...
Banning Pajamas on Flights and The Oscars 10.03.2026 20:16
With Tampa International Airport's social media fueling the fire of the great pajamas and Crocs on airplanes debate, David weighs in with Caitlin Green – media personality and co-host on The Jann Arden Podcast. The two chat about the upcoming 2026 Academy Awards and its nominations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Natural Food Labels: Misleading or Not? 10.03.2026 10:28
Economist and professor Christoph Bauner reveals how 'natural' and 'healthy' food labels may mislead consumers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Science of Online Infidelity 10.03.2026 11:14
Social psychology researcher Dylan Selterman explains the psychology of Ashley Madison and the science of online infidelity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thinking of Switching Chatbots? 10.03.2026 10:54
Business news reporter Henry Chandonnet describes what you'd gain or lose from switching chatbot platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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