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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Gary Direnfeld: The "I'm Fine" Reflex - December 3, 2025 04.12.2025 20:29

On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, ⁠Gary Direnfeld⁠ chats about how men don't always monitor their health, and what to do about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Kaitlyn Harper: Why Do We End Up With Similar People? - December 3, 2025 04.12.2025 10:31

Psychology researcher Dr. Kaitlyn Harper shares ⁠how preferring a mating partner similar to oneself could be an inheritable trait⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Antonella Somma: Narcissism And Sexual Fantasies - December 3, 2025 04.12.2025 10:00

Psychology professor ⁠Antonella Somma⁠ reveals ⁠how different types of narcissism are linked to distinct sexual fantasies⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Five: A Raccoon Lush - December 3, 2025 04.12.2025 9:41

Foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ and David perform the show back in New York after their trip to Canada. Tony reports on a ⁠drunk raccoon that went on a rampage in a liquor store before passing out in the bathroom⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elise 't Hoen: Singlehood Ain't Static - December 3, 2025 04.12.2025 10:09

PhD researcher in sociology ⁠Elise 't Hoen⁠ explains that ⁠singlehood isn't a static state, but an evolving personal journey⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FULL EPISODE: Go To The Doctor, Man - December 3, 2025 04.12.2025 1:27:55

Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David perform the show back in New York after their trip to Canada. Tony reports on a drunk raccoon that went on a rampage in a liquor store before passing out in the bathroom. PhD researcher in sociology Elise 't Hoen explains that singlehood isn't a static state, but an evolving personal journey. On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, Gary Direnfeld chats about...

Tony Five: Reflections On The North - December 2, 2025 03.12.2025 10:09

Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David reflect on their travels to Toronto, Canada. Tony doesn't realize that a "dollar store" in North America is equivalent to a "pound store" in the UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Five: A Visit To Canada - December 1, 2025 02.12.2025 10:01

David and UK-based foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ discuss their current travels to Toronto, Canada, and meeting the city's former mayor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FULL EPISODE: To Meet A (Former) Mayor - December 1, 2025 02.12.2025 1:27:55

David and UK-based foreign correspondent Tony Five discuss their current travels to Toronto, Canada, and meeting the city's former mayor. Music psychologist ⁠Scott Bannister⁠ explains how ⁠musicians frequently experience frisson while performing⁠. Neuroscientist ⁠Carlos Coronel⁠ shares ⁠how creative activities are linked to slower brain aging⁠. Behavioral geneticist ⁠Dr. Laura Wesseldijk⁠ explains...

Tony Five: What Went Wrong With The Yorkshire Puddings - November 28, 2025 29.11.2025 9:49

Foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ does a not-so-foreign appearance in David's NYC studio to talk about their US Thanksgiving dinner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FULL EPISODE: Post-Thanksgiving Shenanigans - November 28, 2025 29.11.2025 1:27:55

Foreign correspondent Tony Five does a not-so-foreign appearance in David's NYC studio to talk about their US Thanksgiving dinner. Journalist ⁠Emmalyse Brownstein⁠ explains how ⁠megayachts, dog poop, and NDAs are all part of a new job trend for Gen Z's: being private staff for the ultra-wealthy⁠. Cognitive neuroscientist ⁠Utkarsh Gupta⁠ reveals ⁠how a simple illusion can unlock your childhood memo...

Dr. Francesco Pagnini: The Batman Effect Makes You More Altruistic - November 25, 2025 26.11.2025 10:43

Professor of clinical psychology ⁠Dr. Francesco Pagnini⁠ explains how (and why) he discovered ⁠the 'Batman effect', that the mere sight of Batman can make you more altruistic⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Lee Kuhnle: Conspiracies As Source Material For Stranger Things - November 25, 2025 26.11.2025 19:16

With Stranger Things season 5 coming out on November 26, for Conspiracy Corner, Dr. Lee Kuhnle walks us through the weird conspiracies that are the source material for the show, including ⁠Project MKUltra⁠. Listen to Lee's podcast The Uncover Up here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

George Homsy: To Keep Their Houses Warm, Black Families Pay More - November 25, 2025 26.11.2025 10:43

Environmental studies professor ⁠George Homsy⁠ reveals how in the US, ⁠Black families pay more to keep their houses warm than average families⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Eagan: Deep Friendships Fade - November 25, 2025 26.11.2025 10:50

Reporter ⁠Sam Eagan⁠ talks about how ⁠deep friendships often fade when boys become men⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emilie Nordby: ADHD, The Positive Parts - November 25, 2025 26.11.2025 10:08

Clinical psychologist ⁠Emilie Nordby⁠ identifies ⁠how creativity and resilience are positive aspects of an ADHD diagnosis⁠ that we don't often talk about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Artelle: A Wolf, A Crab Trap, And A Surprise - November 25, 2025 26.11.2025 10:41

Environmental biologist ⁠Kyle Artelle⁠ describes ⁠a video that reveals how far wolves will go to steal a meal⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FULL EPISODE: Good Deeds, Dark Knight - November 25, 2025 26.11.2025 1:27:55

With Stranger Things season 5 coming out on November 26, for Conspiracy Corner, Dr. Lee Kuhnle walks us through the weird conspiracies that are the source material for the show, including Project MKUltra. (⁠⁠Listen to Lee's podcast The Uncover Up here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.) Professor of clinical psychology Dr. Francesco Pagnini explains how (and why) he discovered the 'Batman effect', that the mere sight of Bat...

Tony Five: My Octopus Musician - November 24, 2025 25.11.2025 10:05

Tony Five from the UK covers ⁠the Swedish musician who taught an octopus to play piano⁠, and then talks about his upcoming trip to New York and Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Linnéa Chapman: Self-improvement Gifts Gone Wrong - November 24, 2025 25.11.2025 10:14

Marketing professor ⁠Linnéa Chapman⁠ reveals ⁠how self-improvement gifts may spark backlash⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taha Yasseri: Gender Bias And AI - November 24, 2025 25.11.2025 10:51

Professor of technology and society ⁠Taha Yasseri⁠ shares results from ⁠his study showing how humans bring gender bias to their interactions with AI⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew Alston: The Office Freeloader - November 24, 2025 25.11.2025 10:51

Freelance reporter ⁠⁠⁠Matthew Alston⁠ reports on how best – in the current job landscape – to deal with ⁠the office freeloader⁠ and ⁠feeling burned out but trapped in your job⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Miller: Social Media And Your Predictive Mind - November 24, 2025 25.11.2025 20:35

Cognitive scientist ⁠⁠⁠Mark Miller⁠⁠⁠ explains the neuroscience of ⁠why social media makes us feel terrible about who we really are⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FULL EPISODE: Tony Sails For The Americas - November 24, 2025 25.11.2025 1:27:55

Tony Five from the UK opens the show by covering the Swedish musician who taught an octopus to play piano, and then talks about his upcoming trip to New York and Toronto. Cognitive scientist ⁠⁠Mark Miller⁠⁠ explains the neuroscience of why social media makes us feel terrible about who we really are. Marketing professor Linnéa Chapman reveals how self-improvement gifts may spark backlash. Freelance...

Adam Taylor: What To Know About Esophagitis - November 21, 2025 22.11.2025 10:48

Anatomy professor ⁠Adam Taylor⁠ warns of ⁠the surprising threat of swallowing pills: esophagitis⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices