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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Dr. Cliff Redford: Stop Feeding Your Pet Raw Food - October 3, 2025 04.10.2025 21:54

On Vet Life (or Pet Life), veterinarian ⁠Dr. Cliff Redford⁠ covers: ⁠The passing of Jane Goodall⁠; ⁠Why some people are more and more worried about the mental health of their pets⁠; and ⁠How pathogens found in commercial raw pet food can harm you⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joseph Dahmen: The MycoToilet - October 3, 2025 04.10.2025 11:03

Joseph Dahmen⁠ – director of the ⁠Biogenic Architecture Lab⁠ – tells David about ⁠the world's first mushroom-powered toilet⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Five: The Great Canadian Dip Heist - October 3, 2025 04.10.2025 9:26

While feeling under the weather, foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ reports on ⁠a salsa and dip heist⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danielle: School Bus Living - October 3, 2025 04.10.2025 10:44

'Magic' school bus owner ⁠Danielle⁠ explains ⁠why she bought her bus and converted it into her dream home⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carmi Levy: Waymo Pulled Over - October 3, 2025 04.10.2025 21:32

On It's Time For Technology Time, ⁠Carmi Levy⁠ covers: ⁠Bay Area police pull over Waymo robotaxi during DUI operation⁠; ⁠What we know about who's buying TikTok's US business⁠; ⁠The AI 'actress' who will be signed by an agency in the coming months⁠; and ⁠OpenAI to give you a morning brief⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FULL EPISODE: The Mushroom Toilet - October 3, 2025 04.10.2025 1:27:55

While feeling under the weather, foreign correspondent Tony Five reports on a salsa and dip heist. Joseph Dahmen – director of the Biogenic Architecture Lab – tells David about the world's first mushroom-powered toilet. On It's Time For Technology Time, Carmi Levy covers: Bay Area police pull over Waymo robotaxi during DUI operation; What we know about who's buying TikTok's US business; The AI 'ac...

Laurel van der Toorn: Enneagram of Personality - October 2, 2025 04.10.2025 10:26

Therapist ⁠⁠⁠Laurel van der Toorn⁠⁠⁠ explains what the enneagram of personality is and how couples can use it to decrease conflict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Five: Doggy Prozac - October 2, 2025 03.10.2025 20:27

Foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ covers ⁠an older story about Stephen King legendarily trolling his wife⁠ and ⁠the Mortal Kombat tournament by a woman holding her newborn⁠. After that, Tony talks about putting his dog on Prozac. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Andreas Fischer: Smelly Spider Mating - October 2, 2025 03.10.2025 10:39

Despite being terrifying of spiders, David learns from biology and chemistry professor ⁠Dr. Andreas Fischer⁠ that ⁠black widow lure males with the smell of cheesy feet⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew Alston: $1000 LEGO - October 2, 2025 03.10.2025 10:53

Freelance tech reporter ⁠Matthew Alston⁠ describes ⁠why LEGO's new $1000 Death Star set has caused a great disturbance in the force⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FULL EPISODE: Black Widows Love Cheesy Feet - October 2, 2025 03.10.2025 1:27:55

Foreign correspondent Tony Five covers an older story about Stephen King legendarily trolling his wife and the Mortal Kombat tournament by a woman holding her newborn. After that, Tony talks about putting his dog on Prozac. Therapist ⁠⁠Laurel van der Toorn⁠⁠ explains what the enneagram of personality is and how couples can use it to decrease conflict. Despite being terrifying of spiders, David lea...

Tony Five & Adam Karch: A Strange Dream - October 1, 2025 02.10.2025 9:42

Foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ joins David as the show's technical producer ⁠Adam Karch⁠ drops in sharing a strange dream he had about Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gary Direnfeld: Don't Let Your Mood Rule You - October 1, 2025 02.10.2025 21:29

On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, therapist and social worker ⁠Gary Direnfeld⁠ and David discuss ways not to act upon your turbulent moods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Jesse Rogerson: Microlife On Mars - October 1, 2025 02.10.2025 10:50

Astrophysicist ⁠Dr. Jesse Rogerson⁠ covers: ⁠NASA's stunning discovery is the best evidence yet for life on mars⁠; and ⁠Ice is more flexible than you think according to a new study⁠. (⁠Check out Jesse's book Daydreaming in the Solar System here⁠.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FULL EPISODE: Feelings As Facts (Or Not) - October 1, 2025 02.10.2025 1:27:55

Foreign correspondent Tony Five joins David as the show's technical producer Adam Karch drops in sharing a strange dream he had about Tony. Astrophysicist Dr. Jesse Rogerson covers: NASA's stunning discovery is the best evidence yet for life on mars; and Ice is more flexible than you think according to a new study. (Check out Jesse's book Daydreaming in the Solar System here.) On Therapy Thursdays...

Sarah E. Needleman: Asking Old Connections For Job Help - September 30, 2025 02.10.2025 10:51

Leadership and workplace correspondent ⁠Sarah E. Needleman⁠ reveals ⁠the best way to ask old connections for help with your job search⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erika Wasserman⁠⁠: Financial Advice For Fighting Couples - September 30, 2025 01.10.2025 10:51

Certified financial therapist ⁠Erika Wasserman⁠ covers how to get along with your partner when you don't see eye to eye financially. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Lee Kuhnle: Famous Death Conspiracies - September 30, 2025 01.10.2025 21:28

On Conspiracy Corner, Dr. Lee Kuhnle discusses famous people who've faked their own deaths. (Check out Tony Five on ⁠the most recent episode of Lee's podcast, The Uncover Up⁠.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Five: Lille and a Peacock - September 30, 2025 01.10.2025 9:32

Foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ reports live from Lille, France about ⁠the Florida man arrested on accusation of eating his pet peacock⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FULL EPISODE: To Fake Your Own Demise - September 30, 2025 01.10.2025 1:27:55

Foreign correspondent Tony Five reports live from Lille, France about the Florida man arrested on accusation of eating his pet peacock. Urban labor researcher Dr. Émile Baril explains the rough working conditions for food delivery drivers and how the app companies treat them. On Conspiracy Corner, Dr. Lee Kuhnle discusses famous people who've faked their own deaths. (Check out Tony Five on the mos...

Noah Cappe: A Stonehenge Argument - September 29, 2025 30.09.2025 22:15

On ⁠⁠⁠Noah vs. The Unknown⁠⁠⁠, TV personality ⁠⁠Noah Cappe⁠⁠ and David debate the origins, use, and construction of Stonehenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Riley Krotz: Win At Work With Snacks - September 29, 2025 30.09.2025 10:44

Marking professor ⁠⁠Dr. Riley Krotz⁠⁠ reveals that ⁠⁠the perk that motivates employees most of all is free food⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Five: Fractional Ferrari - September 29, 2025 30.09.2025 10:05

While attempting to report on ⁠⁠the man who traveled to Isles of Scilly in a bathtub⁠⁠, foreign correspondent ⁠⁠Tony Five⁠⁠ abruptly takes a phone call about fractional ownership of a car. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FULL EPISODE: Socially Rejected? Schadenfreude! - September 29, 2025 30.09.2025 1:27:55

While attempting to report on ⁠the man who traveled to Isles of Scilly in a bathtub⁠, foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ abruptly takes a phone call about fractional ownership of a car. Marking professor ⁠Dr. Riley Krotz⁠ reveals that ⁠the perk that motivates employees most of all is free food⁠. Experimental psychology researcher Sarah Mohammadi explains why karma feels good after being unfairly ex...

Breaking Shark Suit News - September 26, 2025 27.09.2025 1:27:55

David solicits your calls at 1-888-505-6644. (Call even if you're a podcast listener, and we'll call you back when the show airs!) London-based foreign correspondent Tony Five covers new bite-resistant wetsuits that can reduce shark bite injuries and the one in five people who now regularly get news on TikTok. Researcher in human understanding of algorithms and machines ⁠Prof. Dr. Nils Köbis⁠ expl...