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
Dr. Monika Fischer: Fire-Loving Fungi - October 24, 2025 25.10.2025 10:44
Mycology professor Dr. Monika Fischer explains how fire-loving fungi help forests heal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FULL EPISODE: When Your Bed Attacks You - October 24, 2025 25.10.2025 1:27:55
Foreign correspondent Tony Five slams into the program with the following ridiculous news stories: Student handcuffed after AI system mistook bag of Doritos for a weapon; and Wild bear stealthily enters California zoo and visits the bear exhibit. On It's Time For Technology Time, tech expert Carmi Levy covers these stories: Amazon Web Services outage spotlights the global economy's fragile foundat...
Dr. Cliff Redford: Translating Dog Barks With AI - October 23, 2025 24.10.2025 21:04
On Vet Talk (or Pet Talk), Dr. Cliff Redford covers: Researchers aim to translate dog sounds with AI; Study shows illicit fentanyl is poisoning pets; and Older dog fathers linked to more new gene mutations in puppies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nathan Radke: Is This Story True? Or, Is This Story Not True At All, And Is Instead False - October 23, 2025 24.10.2025 20:23
For Conspiracy Corner, professor of conspiracy studies Nathan Radke discusses halloween-themed urban legends. Check out Nathan's podcast The Uncover Up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tony Five: Sunglasses To Save British Lives - October 23, 2025 24.10.2025 10:04
Foreign correspondent Tony Five crashes in with the following news stories: Family seeks a £180,000 tutor to turn one year-old son into an 'English gentleman'; and UK drivers urged to keep sunglasses in their cars after clocks go back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FULL EPISODE: Spooky Halloween Urban Legends - October 23, 2025 24.10.2025 1:27:55
Foreign correspondent Tony Five crashes in with the following news stories: Family seeks a £180,000 tutor to turn one year-old son into an 'English gentleman'; and UK drivers urged to keep sunglasses in their cars after clocks go back. On Vet Talk (or Pet Talk), Dr. Cliff Redford covers: Researchers aim to translate dog sounds with AI; Study shows illicit fentanyl is poisoning pets; and Older dog...
Bill Shea & Tony Five: What Lurks In The Sewer - October 22, 2025 23.10.2025 10:49
Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David are joined by Bill Shea from distribution and collection at Toronto Water to chat about sewers, water treatment, and whether London, England's fatberg could happen in your city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josie Cox: Trophy Husband Struggles - October 22, 2025 23.10.2025 10:48
Author Josie Cox goes over the plight of the trophy husbands. Find out about Josie's book Women Money Power here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Jesse Rogerson: AI Eyes For The Blind - October 22, 2025 23.10.2025 19:49
From our mouths to your ear holes it's The Rogerson Report: Science News with astrophysicist Dr. Jesse Rogerson who covers stories: Study links 99% of heart attacks and strokes with four risk factors; Some dogs are so ball-obsessed, it could mirror human addiction; Tiny AI-powered eye implant helps the blind see again; and Astronomers say 'no thank you' to giant mirrors in space to reflect su...
Gary Direnfeld: Held Hostage By Anxiety - October 22, 2025 23.10.2025 20:56
On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, Gary Direnfeld reveals how to avoid being held hostage by anxiety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Steve Taylor: Why Are The Rich Selfish? - October 22, 2025 23.10.2025 10:50
Psychology researcher Dr. Steve Taylor ponders why exactly rich people tend to be more selfish. You can find Steve's book DisConnected here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FULL EPISODE: Fatberg Coming At You! - October 22, 2025 23.10.2025 1:27:55
From our mouths to your ear holes it's The Rogerson Report: Science News with astrophysicist Dr. Jesse Rogerson who covers stories: Study links 99% of heart attacks and strokes with four risk factors; Some dogs are so ball-obsessed, it could mirror human addiction; Tiny AI-powered eye implant helps the blind see again; and Astronomers say 'no thank you' to giant mirrors in space to reflect sunligh...
Rasmus Rosenberg Larsen: The Myth Of The Psychopath - October 21, 2025 22.10.2025 20:33
Tony and David then discuss the weirdest friends they have. Forensic epistemology professor Rasmus Rosenberg Larsen questions whether there is such a thing as a psychopath. Check out Rasmus's book Psychopathy Unmasked here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Shane Bench: Boredom Drives New Experiences - October 21, 2025 22.10.2025 10:29
Psychology professor Dr. Shane Bench explains how boredom drives people to seek new experiences – even when they're unpleasant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tony Five: Otter Attacks Surfer - October 21, 2025 22.10.2025 20:16
Foreign correspondent Tony Five opens the show with top stories: Aggressive sea otter bites California surfer and hijacks their surfboard; and Police break up a LEGO theft ring, recovering hundreds of beheaded figurines. Tony and David then discuss the weirdest friends they have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FULL EPISODE: Your Weirdest Friends - October 21, 2025 22.10.2025 1:27:55
Foreign correspondent Tony Five opens the show with top stories: Aggressive sea otter bites California surfer and hijacks their surfboard; and Police break up a LEGO theft ring, recovering hundreds of beheaded figurines. Tony and David then discuss the weirdest friends they have. Forensic epistemology professor Rasmus Rosenberg Larsen questions whether there is such a thing as a psychopath. (Check...
Dan Riskin: Galápagos Adventure, Musician Brain Pain - October 18, 2025 18.10.2025 36:56
On The Science Appliance, evolutionary biologist Dan Riskin drops in for a podcast-only bonus episode of The Last Show. Dan talks about his upcoming – or perhaps current? – trip to The Galápagos Islands. The two discuss how neuroscientists found that musicians feel pain differently from the rest of us. Taping the show in advance of its release, David and Dan suffer from temporal displacement iss...
Tony Five: Ridiculous Research - October 17, 2025 18.10.2025 10:07
Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David discuss how academic researchers say a non-rat is responsible for Chicago's rat hole landmark. David and Tony's conversation turns into how they can engage with increasingly ridiculous research paper authors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. David Markowitz: Are The Few Using AI Sociopaths? - October 17, 2025 18.10.2025 10:53
Communication professor Dr. David Markowitz shares his findings on how most people rarely use AI, and that dark personality traits predict who uses it more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sean Reilly: From Rocket Science To Comedy - October 17, 2025 18.10.2025 10:33
Former rocket scientist and current stand-up comedian Sean Reilly talks about going from working on projectiles to punchlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Leah Dajches: TikTok And Body Image - October 17, 2025 18.10.2025 11:04
Communication studies professor Dr. Leah Dajches explains how TikTok activity is linked to young women's views on body image and cosmetic surgery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Jessica D. Ayers: On Friendship Science - October 17, 2025 18.10.2025 10:54
Psychology professor Dr. Jessica D. Ayers reveals why we help our friends when they need it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FULL EPISODE: Why You'd Help A Friend - October 17, 2025 18.10.2025 1:27:55
Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David discuss how academic researchers say a non-rat is responsible for Chicago's rat hole landmark. David and Tony's conversation turns into how they can engage with increasingly ridiculous research paper authors. Communication studies professor Dr. Leah Dajches explains how TikTok activity is linked to young women's views on body image and cosmetic surgery. Ps...
Carmi Levy: AI's Sociopathy On Social Media - October 16, 2025 17.10.2025 21:39
On It's Time For Technology Time, tech journalist Carmi Levy covers: Leading financial institutions are worried about a looming AI bubble (note David's rant on time travel); Windows 10 security updates will end on Tuesday; Paper finds that when you reward AI for success on social media, it becomes sociopathic; and OpenAI's ChatGPT will soon allow erotic content for adults. Learn more abo...
Caitlin Green: Kim's Pubic Wigs - October 16, 2025 17.10.2025 21:31
Media personality Caitlin Green discusses stories: Kim Kardashian drops 'pubic hair panties'; Taylor Swift is a GoFundMe guardian angel; and What are the best food combinations? Listen to Caitlin on The Jann Arden Podcast here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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