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
How Cynical Are Your Friends? 03.06.2026 21:02
Social-personality psychologist William Chopik reveals how we aren't great at telling how cynical our friends are, and then how you can change your personality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When Aliens Attack 03.06.2026 21:05
For Conspiracy Corner, professor of conspiracy studies Nathan Radke goes over times in history when aliens allegedly attacked, namely the 1942 Battle of Los Angeles and 1955 Kelly-Hopkinsville encounter. Check out Nathan's podcast The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast here and follow the show on YouTube here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Tiny Facial Movements of Pain 03.06.2026 10:50
Cognitive science professor Dr. Elizabeth Torres explains how tracking tiny facial movements could offer a more objective way to measure pain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Billionaires in Jets: Apocalypse Early Warning System 03.06.2026 9:39
Los Angeles-based artist and coder Kyle McDonald shares how he created a billionaire jet tracker to warn people about a possible apocalypse, and then how the data started getting weird. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FULL EPISODE: How to Change Your Personality - June 2, 2026 03.06.2026 1:27:55
Los Angeles-based artist and coder Kyle McDonald shares how he created a billionaire jet tracker to warn people about a possible apocalypse, and then how the data started getting weird. Cognitive science professor Dr. Elizabeth Torres explains how tracking tiny facial movements could offer a more objective way to measure pain. Social-personality psychologist William Chopik reveals how we aren't gr...
A Huge Heterosexual Dating Myth 02.06.2026 20:33
Psychology professor Paul Eastwick – co-host of the Love Factually podcast – debunks a myth about dating troubles for high-earning women, and discusses why people are dating less and struggling to find partners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Turning a Job Loss Into an Opportunity 02.06.2026 11:04
Professor of strategy and organization Madeline Toubiana explains how playing the entrepreneurial game can turn job loss into opportunity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
iPad Rage and Kids 02.06.2026 11:00
Clinical psychologist Dr. Gabie Izralson goes over iPad rage and what parents should do about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FULL EPISODE: What Do Men and Women Want? - June 1, 2026 02.06.2026 1:27:55
Psychology professor Paul Eastwick – co-host of the Love Factually podcast – debunks a myth about dating troubles for high-earning women, and discusses why people are dating less and struggling to find partners. (Check out Paul's book Bonded by Evolution here.) Clinical psychologist Dr. Gabie Izralson goes over iPad rage and what parents can do about it. Professor of strategy and organization Made...
Power-Up With Profanity 30.05.2026 11:05
For an expletive-laden interview, psychology professor Richard Stephens reveals just how much swearing helps you perform better when peak performance is needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Conspiracy of Bureaucratic Incompetence 30.05.2026 21:20
On Conspiracy Corner, political science professor Lee Kuhnle explores bureaucratic incompetence as an explanation for major events that have sparked conspiracy theories. Pre-order Lee's upcoming book Uncover Up: How to Think Clearly in an Age of Conspiracies here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Probability of a Blue Moon 30.05.2026 9:51
With a full Blue Moon coming this weekend, statistics professor Jeffrey Rosenthal discusses the probability and associated superstitions of such an event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Reality TV Basically Sports? 30.05.2026 10:54
Media personality Caitlin Green covers the drama surrounding the Summer House reunion and questions whether we should treat reality TV like sports for girls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gen Z, Summer Jobs, and Gig Apps 30.05.2026 11:03
Retail reporter Alex Bitter reports on how Gen Z is turning to gig apps like Uber and GoPuff for summer jobs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Silent Divorce 30.05.2026 21:03
Divorce mediators Alex Howard and Amanda Silver, hosts of Dirty Laundry: The Divorce Podcast, chat about silent divorce and why divorce is instigated by women over 70% of the time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FULL EPISODE: Peak Performance, I Swear - May 29, 2026 30.05.2026 1:27:55
With a full Blue Moon coming this weekend, statistics professor Jeffrey Rosenthal discusses the probability and associated superstitions of such an event. Retail reporter Alex Bitter reports on how Gen Z is turning to gig apps like Uber and GoPuff for summer jobs. Divorce mediators Alex Howard and Amanda Silver, hosts of Dirty Laundry: The Divorce Podcast, chat about silent divorce and why divo...
Doggy Daycare Leptospirosis Outbreak; Helping Jamaican Animals 29.05.2026 20:24
For the ambiguously named Vet Talk or Pet Talk, veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford chats about his recent trip to Jamaica and goes over the following animal science items: Study finds more than 84% of dogs show signs of fear and anxiety; and Dog daycare leptospirosis outbreak in Los Angeles reveals broader public health risks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Adulthood, Friendship, and Loneliness 29.05.2026 10:45
Marie-Elisabeth Pihl who researches friendship discusses friend-making and why so many adults find themselves lonely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Travel With Us to Intercourse, PA 29.05.2026 10:50
Joining The Last Show's around the world travel series is Dan Auker from Barry's Car Barn, who details why Intercourse is great for the whole family... Intercourse, Pennsylvania, that is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Data Centers Make Neighborhoods Hotter 29.05.2026 19:55
It's Time For Technology Time with tech analyst Carmi Levy who covers these stories: Study shows data centers could make neighborhoods hotter; The dark patterns keeping you from opting out of data sharing are darker than ever; The neighborhood watch has given way to AI surveillance; FBI seeks US-wide access to license plate cameras, wants data in near real time; and Trump Mobile investigatin...
A Physicist's Look at the Prisoner's Dilemma 29.05.2026 10:54
Physicist Alexandre Morozov takes a fresh look at the prisoner's dilemma which shows hope for cooperation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FULL EPISODE: A Dangerous Run-In With Crabs - May 28, 2026 29.05.2026 1:27:55
It's Time For Technology Time with tech analyst Carmi Levy who covers these stories: Study shows data centers could make neighborhoods hotter; The dark patterns keeping you from opting out of data sharing are darker than ever; The neighborhood watch has given way to AI surveillance; FBI seeks US-wide access to license plate cameras, wants data in near real time; and Trump Mobile investigating pote...
The Female-Only Fish That Keeps On Cloning 28.05.2026 20:23
It's science news with professor Jesse Rogerson covering: AI slop is flooding science publishing, and one major site is fighting back; We finally know how an all-female fish keeps cloning itself; and NASA begins phase 1 of building its Moon base, and here's the full plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Icing Injuries Makes the Pain Linger Longer 28.05.2026 10:38
Neuroscientist and professor Jeffrey Mogil reveals that icing an injury may make pain last twice as long. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Handling Teenage Rites of Passage 28.05.2026 20:55
For Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, therapist and social worker Gary Direnfeld and David chat about teenage rites of passage, and how to handle them as a parent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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