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: I Thought We Cleaned That Thing! - April 24, 2026 25.04.2026 1:27:55
Astrophysics professor Jesse Rogerson joins us with the following science news stories: Platypus anatomy just got weirder, the egg-laying oddities are more birdlike than previously thought; Scientists traced interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS to an extremely cold origin; A fungus can survive deep-space conditions, and could hitch a ride to Mars; and Half of AI health answers are wrong even though they...
Is Viewing Depression as a Chemical Imbalance Harmful? 24.04.2026 19:51
Psychiatrist and psychiatry professor Joanna Moncrieff reveals how believing in a 'chemical imbalance' might keep patients on antidepressants longer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Music Makes Your Imagination More Vivid 24.04.2026 10:09
Music psychology researcher Ceren Ayyildiz explains how music and traffic noise make our imagination more vivid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Italy's Paid Leave for Sick Pets 24.04.2026 20:39
For the ambiguously named Pet Talk or Vet Talk it's all things animals and veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford goes over the following: Study finds sperm whales' communication closely parallels human language; The attention time your cat actually needs according to vets is 30 to 60 minutes a day; Italy becomes the first country in the world to give workers paid leave to care for sick pets; and Ext...
The Fastest Half-Marathon Runner: A Robot 24.04.2026 19:51
It's Time For Technology Time and tech analyst Carmi Levy joins David to cover these stories: Tim Cook to become Apple Executive Chairman, John Ternus to become Apple CEO; AI-generated Val Kilmer movie debuts trailer, creators defend digital resurrection of late actor; A Chinese android just ran a half-marathon faster than any human ever; and The RAM shortage could last years. Learn more abo...
FULL EPISODE: Is Your Emotional Support Goldfish in Crisis? - April 23, 2026 24.04.2026 1:27:55
It's Time For Technology Time and tech analyst Carmi Levy joins David to cover these stories: Tim Cook to become Apple Executive Chairman, John Ternus to become Apple CEO; AI-generated Val Kilmer movie debuts trailer, creators defend digital resurrection of late actor; A Chinese android just ran a half-marathon faster than any human ever; and The RAM shortage could last years. For the ambiguously...
Consequences of a Sexy Dating App Profile Pic 23.04.2026 10:33
Psychology professor Harry Reis outlines how sexualized dating profiles can sabotage long-term relationship prospects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Navigating a Dead Bedroom 23.04.2026 20:41
For Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, social worker and therapist Gary Direnfeld discusses how to deal with a dead bedroom (that is, a dramatic drop in intimacy in a romantic relationship). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Goodbye PTO, Parental Leave and Pensions 23.04.2026 10:47
Leadership and workplace correspondent Sarah E. Needleman reports on how some of the most prized benefits are on the chopping block for some major companies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Coachella Travel Nurse 23.04.2026 9:40
RN and travel nurse Brielle Brumfield chats about treating festival-goers at Coachella. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Casual Sex, Self-esteem, Men and Women 23.04.2026 10:43
Psychology professor Charlotte Kinrade reveals how casual sex is linked to lower self-esteem and weaker moral orientations in women but not men. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FULL EPISODE: RIP Bedroom - April 22, 2026 23.04.2026 1:27:55
Provost for University of Phoenix John Woods explains how workers are leveraging AI for career mobility as employers struggle to keep pace. Leadership and workplace correspondent Sarah E. Needleman reports on how some of the most prized benefits are on the chopping block for some major companies. For Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, social worker and therapist Gary Direnfeld discusses how to d...
Your Brain Understands Music Theory 22.04.2026 9:47
Cognitive science researcher Riesa Cassano-Coleman says how your brain might understand music theory better than you think, regardless of any formal training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why Thinking Hard Feels Bad 22.04.2026 10:33
Psychology professor Cédric Cortial outlines why thinking hard feels bad, and the emotional root of deliberation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What Happens When We Guarantee Income For Artists 22.04.2026 10:43
Social work professor Leah Hamilton reveals how guaranteed income improved artists' finances and fostered innovation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ultraprocessed Foods Turn Your Thighs into Well-Marbled Steaks 22.04.2026 10:49
Sylvain Charlebois – host of The Food Professor podcast – explains how ultraprocessed foods are turning human thighs into well-marbled steaks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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
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