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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FULL EPISODE: Tops Off At The Grammys - February 2, 2026 03.02.2026 1:27:55

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.) Psychology professor Dr. Suzanna Forwood explains her study showing takeout meals serve as both reward and comfort after work. Professor of public health Jessica Kr...

Can Science Get Political? 30.01.2026 10:50

Social and behavioral science researcher ⁠Nate Breznau⁠ reveals details of ⁠his study where scientists used the same data, but their politics predicted the results⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does Gender Matter To Readers? 30.01.2026 10:43

Information science researcher ⁠Federica Bologna⁠ explains how ⁠readers crave good stories, no matter the characters' gender⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tell Me When My Product Will Die 30.01.2026 19:47

It's stories from the tech sector with analyst ⁠Carmi Levy⁠ for It's Time For Technology Time, covering: Song banned from Swedish charts for being an AI creation⁠; Ring can now verify if a video has been altered⁠; Legislators push to make companies tell customers when their products will die⁠; and What does TikTok being saved really mean for you⁠? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

The Dogs Of Chernobyl 30.01.2026 20:27

On Vet Talk, veterinarian ⁠Dr. Cliff Redford⁠ reports on: Caring for and learning from the dogs of Chernobyl⁠; Llamas could be big pharma's secret weapon to find new drugs⁠; and One week in a foster home can dramatically improve shelter dogs' lives⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FULL EPISODE: Science Is Not An Exact Science - January 29, 2026 30.01.2026 1:27:55

First, it's stories from the tech sector with analyst Carmi Levy for It's Time For Technology Time, covering: Song banned from Swedish charts for being an AI creation; Ring can now verify if a video has been altered; Legislators push to make companies tell customers when their products will die; and What does TikTok being saved really mean for you? Social and behavioral science researcher Nate Bre...

Resist Rage Bait 29.01.2026 10:51

Political science professor ⁠Jared Wesley⁠ shares details of ⁠a new university course aimed at helping students resist rage bait⁠ along with its instructor and facilitator ⁠Pieter de Vos⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Forceful Health Advice Backfires 29.01.2026 10:57

Media psychology professor ⁠Nathan Walter⁠ explains why ⁠forceful language makes people resist health advice⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dealing With Bullies 29.01.2026 20:47

On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, social worker and therapist ⁠Gary Direnfeld⁠ says whether AI therapy worries him, then discusses how best an adult should deal with a bully. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your First Psychedelic Experience 29.01.2026 10:31

Psychedelics and cannabis researcher ⁠Dr. Daniel Kruger⁠⁠ reveals ⁠best practices for first psychedelic experiences, and gives us some harm reduction advice⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FULL EPISODE: Don't Tell Me What To Do - January 28, 2026 29.01.2026 1:27:55

The show opens on a discussion of why coaches get blamed (and fired) for poor team performance in sports with associate professor of kinesiology, sport, and recreation Brian Soebbing. Media psychology professor Nathan Walter explains why forceful language makes people resist health advice. Political science professor Jared Wesley shares details of a new university course aimed at helping students...

Dr. Wendi LeBrett: IBS, The 'S' Stands For Sexy - January 27, 2026 28.01.2026 10:50

Gastroenterologist and professional fart demystifier ⁠⁠⁠Dr. Wendi LeBrett⁠⁠⁠ provides information about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and answers David's questions about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse Rogerson: Spider Monkeys Know Things - January 27, 2026 28.01.2026 19:09

Astrophysics professor ⁠Jesse Rogerson⁠ drops in for science news, covering: Penguins may be adapting to a rapidly warming climate, but at a cost⁠; Spider monkeys pool knowledge for fruit⁠; People are swayed by AI-generated videos even when they know they're fake⁠; and Scientists reveal the oldest map of the night sky, previously lost to time⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

Nathan Radke: Famous Moments In Gaslighting - January 27, 2026 28.01.2026 20:01

On Conspiracy Corner, professor of conspiracy studies Nathan Radke goes over some famous moments in gaslighting history. Check out Nathan's podcast The Uncover Up here⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anuki Amarakoon: Casual Sex Might Boost Your Confidence - January 27, 2026 28.01.2026 10:56

Clinical psychology researcher ⁠Anuki Amarakoon⁠ explains how ⁠singles who have casual sex may get a boost in confidence⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FULL EPISODE: Oldest Map Of The Night Sky - January 27, 2026 28.01.2026 1:27:55

Astrophysics professor Jesse Rogerson drops in for science news, covering: Penguins may be adapting to a rapidly warming climate, but at a cost; Spider monkeys pool knowledge for fruit; People are swayed by AI-generated videos even when they know they're fake; and Scientists reveal the oldest map of the night sky, previously lost to time. Gastroenterologist and professional fart demystifier ⁠⁠Dr....

Caitlin Green: No Ropes, No Regrets, No Problem! - January 26, 2026 27.01.2026 19:48

Media personality ⁠⁠Caitlin Green⁠⁠ touches on pop culture topics: ⁠Climber dad Alex Honnold successfully scales 101-story building without ropes or harnesses⁠⁠; ⁠Heated Rivalry stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie carry the Olympic torch in Italy⁠⁠; and ⁠The 2026 Oscar nominations⁠⁠. ⁠Hear Caitlin co-hosting The Jann Arden Podcast⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

Jess Janz: Dining By Your Lonesome - January 26, 2026 27.01.2026 10:34

Writer and community facilitator ⁠Jess Janz⁠ goes over ⁠the finding that 27% of US adults reported eating all their most recent meals alone⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tin D. Vo: Heated Rivalry And Representation - January 26, 2026 27.01.2026 10:51

Professor ⁠Tin D. Vo⁠ gives a deep dive into what the romance show Heated Rivalry means for queer inclusion and representation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Johnson: Dread And Decision Making - January 26, 2026 27.01.2026 10:19

Cognitive science professor ⁠Sam Johnson⁠ shares ⁠research revealing how dread shapes your decision-making⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FULL EPISODE: A Steamy, Heated Rivalry - January 26, 2026 27.01.2026 1:27:55

Media personality Caitlin Green touches on pop culture topics: Climber dad Alex Honnold successfully scales 101-story building without ropes or harnesses; Heated Rivalry stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie carry the Olympic torch in Italy; and The 2026 Oscar nominations. (Hear Caitlin co-hosting The Jann Arden Podcast.) Cognitive science professor Sam Johnson shares research revealing how dre...

Dan Riskin: The Spider Car - January 25, 2026 26.01.2026 38:25

A podcast-only special of The Last Show with science man, bat biologist, and generally affable individual Dan Riskin. Dan sits down at David's apartment in New York to tape The Science Appliance. Dan recounts his recent travels to Australia heavily featuring a most terrifying 'spider car' – and it's worse than you think. After that, Dan covers the following science news stories: Study shows orange...

Steve Rathje: Chatbots Think You're Brilliant - January 23, 2026 24.01.2026 11:00

Human-computer interaction researcher ⁠Steve Rathje⁠ explains how ⁠sycophantic AI chatbots can inflate your perceptions that you're better than average⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Janice McCabe: Friendship Markets - January 23, 2026 24.01.2026 10:49

Based on her study of friendship, sociology professor ⁠Janice McCabe⁠ reveals ⁠how you make lasting friendships⁠. Check out Janice's book Making, Keeping, and Losing Friends here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laurel van der Toorn: Mom Judging Your Bank Account - January 23, 2026 24.01.2026 10:32

Therapist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laurel van der Toorn⁠ and David dig into ⁠a young woman's dilemma where her mother demanded to see her finances⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices