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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Will Douglas Heaven: To Treat AI Like Aliens - January 16, 2026 17.01.2026 20:15

Will Douglas Heaven⁠, a senior editor for AI from ⁠MIT Technology Review⁠, introduces us to ⁠the ways certain scientists are treating AI models like aliens⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carmi Levy: Grok Doesn't Grok It - January 16, 2026 17.01.2026 29:59

Tech analyst ⁠Carmi Levy⁠ joins the show for It's Time For Technology Time covering stories: US senate passes Defiance Act for a second time to address Grok deepfakes⁠; US wants to integrate Musk's Grok AI into military networks this month⁠; Canadian advocacy group aims to break up Apple's App Store⁠; Big streamers challenging financial disclosure rules in CRTC CanCon decision⁠; and Iran's interne...

FULL EPISODE: Passing Gas, Medically Speaking - January 16, 2026 17.01.2026 1:27:55

Tech analyst Carmi Levy joins the show for It's Time For Technology Time covering stories: US senate passes Defiance Act for a second time to address Grok deepfakes; US wants to integrate Musk's Grok AI into military networks this month; Canadian advocacy group aims to break up Apple's App Store; and Big streamers challenging financial disclosure rules in CRTC CanCon decision. Gastroenterologist a...

Jesse Rogerson: The Noodle-verse, Black Holes - January 14, 2026 15.01.2026 19:36

For science news, professor ⁠Jesse Rogerson⁠ covers: An ancient wolf cub's last meal just rewrote the woolly rhino extinction story⁠; Chimps reveal why teenagers are notorious for risky behaviors⁠; and Record-breaking asteroid spins so fast it should tear itself apart⁠. Jesse and David field a listener question about black holes that extends deep into the 'noodle-verse'. Got a science question for...

Natalie Norman: Out Of The Shower, I Gotta Go! - January 14, 2026 15.01.2026 10:49

Toronto-based comedian ⁠Natalie Norman⁠ gives a visual demonstration of ⁠red lipstick theory⁠ (it's hard to see on a podcast),and weighs in on ⁠one couple's bathroom-based 'Am I the A-hole?' dilemma⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marga Vicedo: Mattel Launches Autistic Barbie - January 14, 2026 15.01.2026 10:48

History of science professor ⁠Marga Vicedo⁠ discusses ⁠the (mostly) positive impact of Mattel's new Autistic Barbie⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gary Direnfeld: How To Manage Travel - January 14, 2026 15.01.2026 20:51

For Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, therapist and social worker ⁠Gary Direnfeld⁠ goes over the birthday blues and how to manage travel stress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FULL EPISODE: Peek Into An Ancient Wolves' Stomach - January 14, 2026 15.01.2026 1:27:55

For science news, professor Jesse Rogerson covers: An ancient wolf cub's last meal just rewrote the woolly rhino extinction story; Chimps reveal why teenagers are notorious for risky behaviors; and Record-breaking asteroid spins so fast it should tear itself apart. Jesse and David field a listener question about black holes that extends deep into the 'noodle-verse'. (Got a science question for The...

Freeman Wu: The Social Cost Of Photos At Live Events - January 13, 2026 14.01.2026 10:51

Marketing professor ⁠Freeman Wu⁠ shares details of ⁠his study suggesting taking photos at live events can come at a social cost⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yonah Budd: Year-End Addition And Mental Health Report - January 13, 2026 14.01.2026 10:51

Addictions counselor ⁠⁠⁠Yonah Budd⁠ and David chat about ⁠a 2025 report from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nathan Radke: The Haunted Doll Industry - January 13, 2026 14.01.2026 20:49

For Conspiracy Corner, professor of conspiracy studies Nathan Radke gives an overview of ⁠the notorious doll Annabelle and its handler Dan Rivera⁠, as well as the haunted doll industry as a whole. Check out Nathan's show The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Five: Waymo No Go - January 13, 2026 14.01.2026 9:42

Foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ from London, England and David discuss autonomous vehicles and ⁠the Waymo passenger who fled one after it drove on light rail tracks in Phoenix⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura Danger: On Weaponized Incompetence - January 13, 2026 14.01.2026 20:39

Educator and author ⁠Laura Danger⁠ describes weaponized incompetence, ⁠the unpaid job many women shoulder in relationships, and how to make things more fair⁠. Check out Laura's book No More Mediocre here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FULL EPISODE: Use Your Phone, Lose Your Friends At Concerts - January 13, 2026 14.01.2026 1:27:55

Foreign correspondent Tony Five from London, England and David discuss autonomous vehicles and the Waymo passenger who fled one after it drove on light rail tracks in Phoenix. Marketing professor Freeman Wu shares details of his study suggesting taking photos at live events can come at a social cost. Educator and author Laura Danger describes weaponized incompetence, the unpaid job many women shou...

Mayor Jim Diodati & Emily Pogue: Tense US-Canada Waterfall Relations - January 12, 2026 13.01.2026 10:48

David has both Niagara Falls, Ontario mayor ⁠Jim Diodati⁠ and travel writer ⁠Emily Pogue⁠ on the show. David tries (and fails) to generate controversy, asking Emily to apologize directly to Jim for having ⁠written that her favorite side of Niagara Falls is the US one⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caitlin Green: Golden Globe Roundup - January 12, 2026 13.01.2026 21:12

Media personality ⁠Caitlin Green⁠ goes over the ⁠2026 Golden Globes and its winners⁠, outfits, controversies, and more. Listen to Caitlin as co-host of The Jann Arden Podcast here⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Five: The No Trousers Tube Ride - January 12, 2026 13.01.2026 9:40

UK-based foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ enthusiastically reports on ⁠London's No Trousers Tube Ride⁠ and ⁠the woman accused of swimming nude in her neighbor's pond/pool while 'trying to be a mermaid'⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Neely: Gen Z, High Anxiety And Screens - January 12, 2026 13.01.2026 11:00

Associate professor of public affairs ⁠Stephen Neely⁠ reveals that ⁠Gen Z reports very high anxiety levels as their screen time increases⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Soo Min Toh: Enjoy Your TV, It Helps With Stress - January 12, 2026 13.01.2026 10:58

Organizational behavior professor ⁠Soo Min Toh⁠ explains ⁠why after a long day at work, you can go ahead and watch some TV⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FULL EPISODE: Niagara Falls "Controversy" - January 12, 2026 13.01.2026 1:27:55

UK-based foreign correspondent Tony Five enthusiastically reports on London's No Trousers Tube Ride and the woman accused of swimming nude in her neighbor's pond/pool while 'trying to be a mermaid'. David has both Niagara Falls, Ontario mayor Jim Diodati and travel writer Emily Pogue on the show. David tries (and fails) to generate controversy, asking Emily to apologize directly to Jim for having...

Daniel Oblak: You Emit A Visible Light - January 9, 2026 10.01.2026 11:01

Physics and astronomy professor ⁠Daniel Oblak⁠ explains how ⁠we emit a visible light that vanishes when we die⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Timothy Schultz: What Winning The Lottery Is Really Like - January 9, 2026 10.01.2026 21:08

Timothy Schultz⁠ – host of podcast ⁠Lottery, Dreams, and Fortune⁠ – describes what it was really like to win a $28M lottery jackpot at age 21 while working at a gas station. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lindsay Duede: ADHD And Romantic Relationships - January 9, 2026 10.01.2026 10:45

Communication professor ⁠Lindsay Duede⁠ details how ⁠adults with ADHD crave more relationship support but often feel shortchanged⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Hawkins: What Star Trek Teaches Us Of Economics - January 9, 2026 10.01.2026 9:51

John Hawkins⁠ from ⁠The Canberra School of Government⁠ proposes that ⁠we can learn economics from Star Trek⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachael Funnell: Why Pets Eat Grass - January 9, 2026 10.01.2026 10:23

Science writer ⁠Rachael Funnell⁠ gives the scoop on ⁠why our pets eat grass⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices