The Last Show with David Cooper

The show opens with foreign correspondent Tony Five on the Penn & Teller magic show he attended in London, England last night. After that, It's Time For Technology Time with Carmi Levy and top tech stories: Spirit Airlines pilot reportedly warned after veering too close to Air Force One; A massive telecom threat was stopped near UN headquarters; iOS users say Liquid Glass is causing eye strain and...

London-based foreign correspondent Tony Five and David chat about Jimmy Kimmel's return. After that, it's Tuesdays with Gary on Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday. Motivated by the common answers boomers say are their life regrets, David and Gary Direnfeld cover the topic of regret. Psychiatry professor Dr. Błażej Misiak explains how loneliness can be closely tied to paranoid thought rather than to...

Foreign correspondent Tony Five covers: British scientists over the Moon after growing tea in lunar soil; and Shrimp recalled for possible radioactive contamination. Mosquito researcher Dr. Felix Hol reveals how he discovered beer, cannabis, and sex make you more attractive to mosquitos. Therapist ⁠Laurel van der Toorn⁠ discusses a man in hot water for buying a very terrible anniversary gift. Dr....

Foreign correspondent Tony Five does his signature UK-based reporting and explains why the World Conker Championship is in trouble, and last year's competition's controversy. Real estate reporter James Rodriguez goes over the rise and fall of the 'nepo' homebuyer. Psychology professor Dr. Maital Neta reveals how you perceive a surprised look on someone's face traces back to your parents. Associate...

It's the inaugural podcast-only Science Appliance bonus show with science communicator Dr. Daniel K. Riskin, Ph. D., DVD, RSVP. (Disclaimer: Dan says he only has some of those credentials.) Science stories covered: Scandal rocks the intriguing world of rock-skipping; To avoid mosquitoes: avoid beer, weed, and sex (and possibly rock-skipping competitions); and The rise of rodents was thanks to thei...

Foreign correspondent Tony Five closes off his trip to Croatia by reporting on the Florida woman who punched a gator to save her dog. Researcher in human understanding of algorithms and machines Prof. Dr. Nils Köbis explains how offloading our tasks to AI can increase dishonest behavior. Anthropology professor Dr. Jeffrey Cohen educates us on the tasty Oaxacan tradition of eating grasshoppers. (Ch...

From Croatia, foreign correspondent Tony Five covers: Finger-based spite architecture; and Strip club executives allegedly bribed tax auditor to avoid paying millions of dollars in taxes. Psychology professor Dr. Michael Varnum reveals that sisters often display more aggression than brothers toward their siblings. On It's Time For Technology Time, tech expert Carmi Levy goes over the following sto...

Foreign correspondent Tony Five reports on a British Columbia man charged with drunk driving while operating a children's Barbie Jeep at 5mph. David appeals to Tony not to let hearing horrible news weigh him down. On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, therapist and social worker Gary Direnfeld describes a conversation he had with his wife concerning bread – and how it could have gone very wrong. Ga...

UK-based Tony Five reports live from Croatia on the emotional support alligator that's no longer welcome at a Pennsylvania Walmart, and then David analyzes a dream Tony had. On Conspiracy Corner, Dr. Lee Kuhnle describes a few times when the CIA used sex, pornography, and sex dolls to run real-world operations. (⁠⁠⁠Check out Lee's podcast The Uncover Up here⁠⁠⁠.) Marshall Cunningham from Universit...

The show opens with Vet Talk or Pet Talk with Dr. Cliff Redford discussing the following pet-related topics: What owning a cat does to your brain (and theirs); Diagnostic system developed for identifying ADHD-suspected dog; and Dog spots suitcases being packed, what he does next changes everything. Pop culture writer Callie Ahlgrim explains how weaponized incompetence is back, and that it's drivin...

Foreign correspondent Tony Five describes a lizard that gave birth without mating in the UK. Astrophysicist ⁠Dr. Jesse Rogerson⁠ answers David's questions about 3I/ATLAS, the interstellar comet moving through our solar system. Media and communications researcher M. Sebih Oruç explains why you should put down your phone and engage in boredom, and how philosophy can help with digital overload. Thera...

Foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ announces ⁠a new koala chlamydia vaccine⁠ (seriously) and then talks about how he was trapped in Boston on 9/11. Associate professor of psychology Dr. Anna Weinberg explains how students with overprotective parents are more vulnerable to anxiety during their transition to university. On It's Time For Technology Time, Carmi Levy covers: Majority of middle-income pe...

Things kick off with foreign correspondent Tony Five and the show's technical producer Adam Karch going over the recent Apple Event. Tony dispenses some hobby-based advice on Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY). Financial coach Michael Madden explains why he collects rent from his 6 year-old daughter every month. Then, it's social psychologist Kristina Castaneto on why reluctance...

Foreign correspondent Tony Five shares an odd dream. Dr. Cameron Piercy discusses how artificial intelligence loses out to humans in credibility during corporate crisis responses. On Pet Talk (or Vet Talk), Dr. Cliff Redford covers: An attorney offering free pet prenups; Social media linked to a rise in abandoned large dogs; and Unhinged pet sitter instructions. On Sex, Et Cetera, sexual health an...

Host David Cooper returns from vacation at The Burning Man festival⁠ and discusses it with foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five. On ⁠Noah vs. The Unknown⁠, TV personality ⁠Noah Cappe⁠ and David chat about the strange Tunguska event. Future-of-work reporter ⁠Tim Paradis describes how applying for jobs has never been easier and why that's a problem. Senior economics reporter Juliana Kaplan shares how mi...

Today's guests with fill-in host Caitlin Green: Carmi Levi Lori Dyan Lisa Rideout Tracy & Martina Dr. Lee Kuhnle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight on The Last Show, Caitlin Green is in for David Cooper 🛋️ Therapist Gary Direnfeld — why actions speak louder than words in love, navigating tough breakups & managing back-to-school stress 🌍 Travel journalist & host Natalie Preddie — the rise of solo travel + tips for planning a trip for one 👟 Writer Michelle Cyca — what “obstacle parenting” is & how it can boost kids’ creativity and end...

🎙️ The Last Show with Caitlin Green (in for David Cooper) 💔 UK correspondent Tony 5 takes us inside the hellscape of online dating. From horrifying profile pics to romance scams and the bizarre trend of “shrekking.” 🌍 Media personality Meredith Shaw unpacks big trending headlines: a Polish CEO becoming the internet’s main character, Cracker Barrel’s rebrand gone wrong, and why Nelly Furtado is s...

📝 Episode Synopsis: Caitlin Green is in for David Cooper and we’re covering it all — from beauty 💉 to banking 💰 to the big screen 🍿.     •    First, we dig into the booming world of cosmetic dermatology with the COO of a renowned clinic to learn which procedures really deliver results — and which to skip.     •    Then, mortgage broker Ron Butler is back with a fiery take on the state of Canad...

🎙️ On today’s show with Caitlin Green in for David Cooper:     •    🇬🇧 UK Correspondent Tony 5 on the pressure to have kids — and the weird world of habit stacking.     •    📱 Tech expert Carmi Levy breaks down new proposed legislation that could ban social media for anyone under 16.     •    👵 Professor Steve McCarthy shares the joy and lasting value of being a grandparent.     •    😂 Comedy d...

🎙️ On today’s show with Caitlin Green in for David Cooper: ·       🇬🇧 Our UK Correspondent Tony Five digs into why we react so irrationally to celebrities ·       🎨 Designer Tiffany Pratt shares easy, creative ways to banish the dreaded “millennial grey” from your home. ·       💸 Personal finance pros Jen Smith & Jill Sirianni (Frugal Friends Podcast) help us talk about money in relationships —...

🎙️ On today’s show with Caitlin Green in for David Cooper:     •    🐶 Vet Dr. Cliff Redford on the billion-dollar doodle dog industry (and why it’s booming).     •    📱 Tech expert Amber Mac on what NOT to post on social media — without scaring you offline.     •    😴 Dr. Devon Price makes the case for why laziness doesn’t actually exist.  •    ✈️ Travel host and writer Natalie Preddie     •   ...

On today’s episode of The Last Show with David Cooper, guest host Caitlin Green takes the mic for a mix of humor, culture, and big ideas. UK Correspondent Tony 5 joins for the first-ever round of Happy, Sad or Mad and a chat about the comfort shows we can’t stop watching. TikTok star, comedian, and drag performer Tom Hearn drops in to talk about his viral Ina Garten impressions and the evolving wo...

It’s Fun and Frivolity Friday on The Last Show! Caitlin Green is in for David Cooper and kicks things off with media personality, podcaster, and TikTok star Jax Irwin, who shares the story behind the runaway success of her East Coast Cold Calls and what it’s like being a digital creator in 2025. Then, entertainment host and podcaster Danielle Graham joins to unpack the latest Taylor Swift fan theo...

Caitlin Green guest hosts The Last Show with David Cooper with a jam-packed episode. Tonight: what graysexual really means in dating, why having a signature dish makes you more attractive in relationships, and how celebrity deepfake scams are costing people real money. We’ll also cover what parents need to know about the dangers of Roblox and chatbots, the latest on workplace burnout, and how summ...