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: A Deep Look At Cloned Voices - January 5, 2026 06.01.2026 1:27:55

Norwegian golf expert (probably) Tony Five reports on a bandit plaguing a golf course in Norway and the January blues. Management professor Madeline Kneeland explains how your workplace's next offsite can help you with your career. Music researcher and lecturer Hussein Boon chats with David about the current state of AI voice synthesis, the ethics of its use, and the social issues around recreatin...

Toby Stuart: AI In Academic Publishing - January 2, 2026 03.01.2026 10:51

Business school professor ⁠Toby Stuart⁠ highlights how ⁠scientists who use AI tools are publishing more papers than ever before⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carmi Levy: The Memory Crunch - January 2, 2026 03.01.2026 21:21

Tech analyst ⁠Carmi Levy⁠ joins David for It's Time For Technology Time to cover: Robot taxis get stuck, and a secret army of humans comes to the rescue⁠; The US has officially banned new, foreign-made drone models⁠; IDC warns of major PC market downturn due to memory crunch⁠; and CES 2026: What to expect from tech's biggest conference⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

Sarah Jefferson: Kids And Holidays - January 2, 2026 03.01.2026 11:11

Senior lecturer in education ⁠Sarah Jefferson⁠ answers whether ⁠kids should at least do a little bit of school work over the holidays⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Five: Birmingham Fireworks Fake Out - January 2, 2026 03.01.2026 9:59

Foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ in London, England reports on ⁠Birmingham's second annual fake New Year's Eve celebration⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FULL EPISODE: Happy New Year - January 2, 2026 03.01.2026 1:27:55

Foreign correspondent Tony Five in London, England reports on Birmingham's second annual fake New Year's Eve celebration. Tech analyst Carmi Levy joins David for It's Time For Technology Time to cover: Robot taxis get stuck, and a secret army of humans comes to the rescue; The US has officially banned new, foreign-made drone models; IDC warns of major PC market downturn due to memory crunch; and C...

Tony Five: On British-Mexican Baking Relations - December 30, 2025 31.12.2025 10:01

UK-based foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ reports on the following delightfully ridiculous stories: British baker's criticism of Mexican 'ugly' bread triggers social media outrage⁠; and Flight unable to make final stop after stowaway rat leaves passengers squirming⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Natalie Norman: Heartbreak From Your Best Friend The TV - December 30, 2025 31.12.2025 20:40

Toronto-based comedian ⁠Natalie Norman⁠ joins the show to chat about why she hasn't been on the program in a while, Jewish Christmas, and what happened when she lost her best friend: her television. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taylor Menzies: Stuffed Animal Tattoos And Charity - December 30, 2025 31.12.2025 10:12

Vancouver-based tattoo artist ⁠Taylor Menzies⁠ explains why ⁠for every tattoo of a stuffed animal she does, she'll donate one to charity⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laurel van der Toorn: The Science Of Resolutions - December 30, 2025 31.12.2025 10:51

Therapist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laurel van der Toorn⁠⁠⁠ and David take a scientific approach to New Year's resolutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

McKell Jorgensen-Wells & Miranda: The Psychology Of Taylor Swift's Songs - December 30, 2025 31.12.2025 10:51

Psychology researcher McKell Jorgensen-Wells is joined by David's partner Miranda (of all people) to go over ⁠the psychology map of romance in Taylor Swift's songs⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FULL EPISODE: Beware The Rat Stowaway - December 30, 2025 31.12.2025 1:27:55

UK-based foreign correspondent Tony Five reports on the following delightfully ridiculous stories: British baker's criticism of Mexican 'ugly' bread triggers social media outrage; and Flight unable to make final stop after stowaway rat leaves passengers squirming. Therapist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laurel van der Toorn⁠⁠ and David take a scientific approach to New Year's resolutions. Psychology researcher McKell Jorg...

Madison Williams: Sextech And Double Standards - December 29, 2025 30.12.2025 11:02

David covers the stigma of teledildonics with experimental psychology researcher ⁠Madison Williams⁠ who reveals ⁠the reverse sexual double standard in sextech use⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Five: The Lobster Heist - December 29, 2025 30.12.2025 19:41

Foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ kinda, sorta hosts the show and covers a ⁠$400K lobster heist⁠. David and Tony define the made-up holiday In Betwixt'mas. Tony goes over celebrities who you wouldn't think are related. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mariel Marcano-Olivier: Mental Health And Why We Pick A Partner - December 29, 2025 30.12.2025 10:56

Lecturer in social psychology ⁠Mariel Marcano-Olivier⁠ shares ⁠why romantic couples are more likely to be diagnosed with the same mental health conditions⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlie Keil: Why Aren't People Going To The Movies? - December 29, 2025 30.12.2025 10:56

Charlie Keil⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠The Cinema Studies Institute⁠ ⁠explains why people aren't going out to watch movies anymore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Zech: Alcohol Use Disorder And LSD - December 29, 2025 30.12.2025 10:49

Clinical psychology researcher ⁠James Zech⁠ describes how ⁠LSD use is linked to lower odds of alcohol use disorder⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gary Direnfeld: The Secret To New Year's Resolutions - December 29, 2025 30.12.2025 21:29

On Therapy Thursdays On a Wednesday (On A Monday), David tells social worker ⁠Gary Direnfeld⁠ about his fool-proof way to succeed at New Year's resolutions. Gary talks about how best to go about your January divorce (should you be unfortunate enough to have one). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FULL EPISODE: Merry In Betwixt'mas! - December 29, 2025 30.12.2025 1:27:55

Foreign correspondent Tony Five kinda, sorta hosts the opening of the show by covering a $400K lobster heist. David and Tony define the made-up holiday In Betwixt'mas, which ends up being a recurring theme throughout the show. Lecturer in social psychology Mariel Marcano-Olivier shares why romantic couples are more likely to be diagnosed with the same mental health conditions. On Therapy Thursdays...

Adam Lankford: Cheaters And Criminals Think Alike - December 22, 2025 23.12.2025 10:46

Professor of criminology ⁠Adam Lankford⁠ reveals how ⁠the thought processes of cheaters closely resemble those of criminals⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gigi Engle: Hot Santa In Your Bedroom - December 22, 2025 23.12.2025 9:17

Much to David's dismay, sex and relationships psychotherapist ⁠⁠Gigi Engle⁠⁠ breaks down the finer points of having a sexy Santa kink. Pre-order Gigi's book Kink Curious here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nina Dours: Household Labor In Heterosexual Vs. Same-Gendered Partnerships - December 22, 2025 23.12.2025 10:50

Psychology researcher ⁠Nina Dours⁠ shares details of ⁠her study on household labor dynamics for women partnered with women vs. women partnered with men⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Cliff Redford: 2025's Top Stories According To Vets - December 22, 2025 23.12.2025 21:22

Vet ⁠Dr. Cliff Redford⁠ goes over the top 2025 stories as rated by veterinarians. Listen to Cliff's podcast Vet Life here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Five: Confessions From The Vatican - December 22, 2025 23.12.2025 10:33

Foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ reports live from the Vatican's 2025 Jubilee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steven Marwaha: Laughing Gas To Treat Depression - December 22, 2025 23.12.2025 10:53

Psychiatry professor ⁠Steven Marwaha⁠ explains how ⁠laughing gas may offer rapid relief for treatment-resistant depression⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices