David Cooper

The Last Show with David Cooper

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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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David Cooper

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In-Laws And Outlaws 07.02.2026 10:55

Comedian ⁠Kate Davis⁠ talks about how her mother-in-law moved into her home after a run-in with the law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More Vacation Could Keep You From Quitting 07.02.2026 10:50

Economics professor ⁠Bill Kosteas⁠ shares ⁠how more paid time off keeps workers from quitting⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Safe To Nuke An Asteroid After All 07.02.2026 19:57

Astrophysics professor ⁠⁠Jesse Rogerson⁠⁠ reports on science news with the following stories: Study shows some bottled water is worse than tap for microplastics⁠; A high-sugar breakfast may trigger a 'rest and digest' state that dampens cognitive focus⁠; Simulation suggests it may be safe to nuke an earthbound asteroid after all⁠; and Microbes in Fukushima found surprisingly unscathed by radiation...

FULL EPISODE: Don't Write An AI Love Poem - February 6, 2026 07.02.2026 1:27:55

Astrophysics professor ⁠Jesse Rogerson⁠ reports on science news with the following stories: Study shows some bottled water is worse than tap for microplastics; A high-sugar breakfast may trigger a 'rest and digest' state that dampens cognitive focus; Simulation suggests it may be safe to nuke an earthbound asteroid after all; and Microbes in Fukushima found surprisingly unscathed by radiation. Mar...

Photosynthesis In The Dark 06.02.2026 10:35

Microbial ecologist ⁠Lars Behrendt⁠ explains how ⁠strange microbes that photosynthesize in the dark of deep caves are transforming our search for extraterrestrial life⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nancy Screw, A Smutty Nancy Drew 06.02.2026 10:41

Jane Laboucane⁠⁠, indigenous author of the Kinky Screw novels, goes over ⁠the series' smutty, Nancy Drew-inspired protagonist⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cats Aren't Vegans 06.02.2026 21:12

For Vet Talk – or is it Cat Talk? – veterinarian ⁠Dr. Cliff Redford⁠ goes over the following: Cats aren't vegans, but why isotopic signatures of their fur could trick us into thinking that way⁠; The signs your cat may not want a feline sibling⁠; and Surge in rabies reports prompts public health concerns⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Preventing Loneliness With ChatGPT 06.02.2026 10:36

Therapist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laurel van der Toorn⁠ and David discuss ⁠how some of Gen Z are turning to ChatGPT to deal with loneliness⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hetero Relationship Crisis Loop 06.02.2026 10:33

Sociology researcher ⁠Meaghan Furlano⁠ reveals how ⁠frustration in hetero relationships has a long history, and that's why today's crisis looks so familiar⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Moltbook, AI-Only Social Media 06.02.2026 19:14

The show opens with It's Time For Technology Time and tech analyst ⁠Carmi Levy⁠ covers the following stories: Moltbook is a new social media platform exclusively for AI, and some of its bots are plotting humanity's downfall⁠; NASA used Claude to plot a route for its Perseverance rover on Mars⁠; A Toronto company is helping Uber go driverless⁠; and Apple just made its second-biggest acquisition eve...

FULL EPISODE: Alien Life, Right Here On Earth - February 5, 2026 06.02.2026 1:27:55

The show opens with It's Time For Technology Time and tech analyst Carmi Levy covers the following stories: Moltbook is a new social media platform exclusively for AI, and some of its bots are plotting humanity's downfall; NASA used Claude to plot a route for its Perseverance rover on Mars; A Toronto company is helping Uber go driverless; and Apple just made its second-biggest acquisition ever aft...

Miranda And David On Heated Rivalry 05.02.2026 10:51

Media personality ⁠Caitlin Green⁠ briefly takes over and hosts the show, interviewing David and his girlfriend Miranda about their recent watching of ⁠the romantic hit Heated Rivalry⁠. Listen to Caitlin co-hosting The Jann Arden Podcast here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dancing Plague Of 1518 05.02.2026 20:35

For Conspiracy Corner, political science professor Lee Kuhnle tells the cautionary tale of the ⁠dancing plague of 1518⁠, and uses it to show how more modern panics form. Check out Lee's podcast The Uncover Up here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rapid Fire Therapy 05.02.2026 20:37

On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, social worker and therapist ⁠Gary Direnfeld⁠ and David do rapid-fire therapy with the following topics: Are 'little white lies' okay?; Going from boss to consultant with your children; Crazy dog (and cat) owners; and When your kids come home looking for a fight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fire-loving, Charcoal-eating Fungi 05.02.2026 9:44

It's fungus time with microbiology professor and all-around fun gal ⁠Sydney Glassman⁠. (See what we did there?) Sydney describes ⁠the fire-loving fungi that have learned to eat charcoal⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FULL EPISODE: Straight Take On Gay Hockey - February 4, 2026 05.02.2026 1:27:55

It's fungus time with microbiology professor and all-around fun gal Sydney Glassman. (See what we did there?) Sydney describes the fire-loving fungi that have learned to eat charcoal. Then, media personality Caitlin Green briefly takes over and hosts the show, interviewing David and his girlfriend Miranda about their recent watching of the romantic hit Heated Rivalry. (Listen to Caitlin co-hosting...

The Vagina Whisperer On The Squatty Potty 04.02.2026 20:11

Board-certified pelvic health therapist ⁠Dr. Sara Reardon ⁠(⁠@the.vagina.whisperer⁠) explains ⁠the benefits of using a Squatty Potty⁠ and talks to David about pelvic floor health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Men And Beauty Culture 04.02.2026 10:52

Sociology professor ⁠Dr. Jordan Foster⁠ explains that ⁠men are embracing beauty culture, however many of them refuse to call it that⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Virtual Courtroom Juries 04.02.2026 10:30

Psychology professor ⁠Krystia Reed⁠ shares details of ⁠her study showing justice can happen on a laptop with virtual juries⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AI Overdiagnoses Mental Health Conditions 04.02.2026 10:10

AI in mental health researcher ⁠Dr. Karthik V. Sarma⁠ reveals how ⁠chatbots tend to overdiagnose mental health conditions when used without structured guidance⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Poop Pills To Cure Cancer 04.02.2026 10:50

It's poop pills with immunologist ⁠Dr. Saman Maleki⁠ who gives the exciting scoop on ⁠early trials of a medication that shows promise for cancer patients⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FULL EPISODE: What Kind Of Medication?! - February 3, 2026 04.02.2026 1:27:55

AI in mental health researcher Dr. Karthik V. Sarma reveals how chatbots tend to overdiagnose mental health conditions when used without structured guidance. Then, it's poop pills with immunologist Dr. Saman Maleki who gives the exciting scoop on early trials of a medication that shows promise for cancer patients. Sociology professor Dr. Jordan Foster explains that men are embracing beauty culture...

Catherine O'Hara Passing; The Grammys 03.02.2026 19:40

Media personality ⁠Caitlin Green⁠ joins David for pop culture news, including: Catherine O'Hara, Home Alone and Schitt's Creek actress, dies at 71⁠; and Moments from the 2026 Grammys⁠. You can hear Caitlin on The Jann Arden Podcast here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Takeout, A Reward And A Comfort 03.02.2026 10:55

Psychology professor ⁠Dr. Suzanna Forwood⁠ explains ⁠her study showing takeout meals serve as both reward and comfort after work⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cannabis Beverages Vs. Alcohol 03.02.2026 10:54

Professor of public health ⁠Jessica Kruger⁠ reveals how ⁠swapping a cold one for a cannabis beverage can help people drink less⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices