The Last Show with David Cooper

Dr. David Shusterman joins the show to discuss cosmetic penis injections – though the conversation never quite gets there. David (your host) attempts to solicit free urology advice, when an offhand remark about the Canadian healthcare system completely derails the interview. This leads into a deep, hour-long political discussion between the Davids, where topics such as media control, vaccines, mon...

David records a brief episode about quotes that are both stupid and profound. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, David was tackling some homework in advance of the radio he does at the Burning Man event on Burning Man Information Radio (BMIR 94.5 FM). In the spirit of that, here's an archive clip from one of his shows on that station that includes David's girlfriend Miranda, George Stroumboulopoulos, and a "fungus hippie." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about y...

Today, we bring you everything you wanted to know (and lots you probably didn't) from Dr. Penis, a plastic surgeon specializing in penis injections, whose real name is Dr. Norman Rowe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, David seeks free medical advice about his bowel problems from gastroenterologist Dr. Benjamin Schmidt. Dr. Schmidt answers the question: How many bowel movements a day is normal? We discover the reasons why the doctor chose to specialize in gastroenterology. Additionally, we get a brief overview of the genetic history of bacteria within the gut. Surprisingly, we learn that travel may have a...

Once upon a time, David told a mediocre joke so many times on the radio that he got complaints. Rather than just stop telling it, he held a 22-minute funeral for it. Here's that funeral, from the archive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Toronto-based comedian Natalie Norman joins David for a salacious conversation about masturbation, edging, pornography, and sex toys – including the Hitachi Magic Wand and the (poorly named) Womanizer. Somewhere in the discussion, Natalie confirms she'll be cat-sitting for David and asks if she can have sex in his apartment. Shifting gears while discussing the Burning Man event, the tone becomes s...

It's science time! Evolutionary biologist Dan Riskin joins David to inform us that rattlesnakes enjoy cuddling. Then, it's tangent time as they discuss the fables of The Tortoise and the Hare, The Scorpion and the Frog, and a terrifying tarantula story – during which Riskin crescendos to profanity (bleeped by request). Due to Dan's use of the f-word, the two engage in a conversation about profanit...

French horn player David Cooper joins host David Cooper today (yes, it's confusing, we know). The musician discusses his upcoming departure from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Both Davids delve into failures and the loss of labels while trying to focus on creative work. David, the French horn player, reflects on his recently completed teaching stint and reveals a few potential career opportunitie...

Today, it's Chicago-based food writer Dennis Lee, the creator of Food Is Stupid. Dennis asks David how he's been since they last spoke. Then, the overarching topic for a serious conversation: What does it mean to do something as a creative? (The two get sidetrack down a smell-based rabbit hole.) Dennis shares how he got started as an independent creator. They talk about how comparing yourself to o...

Sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty joins David as he goes off about bad first impressions. Samantha talks about the Netflix series The Ultimatum: Queer Love. The two go over what "compersion" means, as well as other topics in polyamory and non-monogamy. They dive into some silly stuff, like a game of Would You Rather? Sex Edition, and have fun with "eggcorns." The conversation then...

It's Therapy Thursdays... on a Thursday?! Social worker Gary Direnfeld catches up with David without realizing the podcast has started. Then, there's an update on the Direnfeld v. Electrolux saga. Afterwards, Gary gives us insight into a harrowing hit-and-run car accident he was the victim of - he's okay! David mentions how his therapist blindsided him by suggesting he stop drinking non-alcoholic...

Today, an interview with the eccentric, elusive, and erotic fiction writer Chuck Tingle takes place. With titles such as Creamed In The Butt By My Handsome Living Corn, Chuck has become a cult figure in the wacky world of the Internet. He is here to spread an important message: love is real. Chuck explains what the "Tingleverse" is and how he navigates various timelines. He enlightens David about...

Insane footage of a footage of a Royal Caribbean cruise passenger surviving a fall from the 10th floor deck prompts David to discuss why on Earth anyone would ever go on one of the things. Broadcaster and cruise enthusiast Iain Grant of Ask The Experts joins for that conversation. The discussion also hits some wacky notes: anal fissures (of course), circumcision, and swingers. The episode ends wit...

Tonight, a mini-episode! David's hoping to bring interactivity to This Is Going Well, I Think. David shares what he misses about having a more interactive show and ponders how to bring and element of it to this one. If you have any thoughts or ideas on the subject, email David at david@jew.pizza. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

Things begin with Tony Five berating David for showing up late to the podcast taping. Tony brings up how the UK's civil servants are coming out against bullying. The two attack the deep question, "Why are people prejudiced?" – only they do it in the dumbest possible way. David shares what he thought when he broke the news that Russia had invaded Ukraine on commercial radio. The conversation turns...

Things are obviously not going well. Whatever this is, it involves fungus. Promise! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford engages with David, discussing the differences between being a doctor for animals vs. people. During their conversation, anal fissures come up (of course), leading to a discussion about an organ that many animals possess but humans do not: anal glands. They also discuss his film Dr. Cliff Worldwide Vet, which will be screened at the NYC TV Festival on July 17, 2023....

Evolutionary biology and science expert Dan Riskin confesses to being a listener of this podcast. He and David discuss astronaut Chris Hadfield. David then claims that Dan said the nicest thing anyone's ever said about him. Dan shares about his time working with Craig Ferguson and the Discovery Channel. The conversation turns to what it means to "do the work" vs. receiving recognition for your wor...

Things are getting spicy! David is joined by Isabella Mise, Senior Director of Communications from Ashley Madison ostensibly to talk about the top cities for summer affairs, but things quickly end up going a little deeper. The two talk about extramarital affairs and non-monogamy. They discuss how to be discreet and what it means to conduct an affair with "integrity." Should monogamous relationship...

It's cats, cats, cats with biology professor Dr. Jonathan Losos. He's the author of The Cat's Meow: How Cats Evolved from the Savanna to Your Sofa (available wherever books are sold). David and him discuss why cats make the sounds they do, the domestication of cats, and feline behavior. They share a little bit about their own furry friends. Because what interview would be complete without David me...

Today Tony Five shares a little bit about his job in drug enforcement – wait, is Tony a NARC?! That story involves being in the middle of a notorious British murder case. (This murder brought to you by Ring™ cameras.) After that, the two "educate" each other on their respective national politics. Tony then brings the content: according to British PM Rishi Sunak, China poses the biggest threat to t...

Science expert Dan Riskin joins David to confess he listens to the show. They go over the introduction music for the show, which leads to a spacetime odyssey about a voicemail from David's mom and an autotune remix. Other topics covered: Where an unborn child's poop goes; How your gut's microbiome contributes to your health; Heart attacks are more likely on Mondays; The post lunar landing quartine...

Natasha Vinik joins David and gets some disappointing news regarding Canadian celebrity Carly Rae Jepsen. Natasha, having recently come back from a wedding, the two discuss the topic of matrimony. Then, it's cats on planes. After that, it's science hour—Are we living in a simulation? The next topic is nudity. Did you grow up in a naked household? Do you go to naked stuff? David somehow manages to...

David's away on vacation all week so we're opening up the archive. Here's a call-in radio show with David, Tony Five, and Tony Tedesco. A segment called Sea Predator Aquarium evolved out of thin air, based on a ridiculous business idea – don't sue us, Shark Tank! (The concept eventually came to be called The Cod Pod). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about yo...