The Last Show with David Cooper
Welcome to The Last Show with David Cooper, where sanity takes a backseat and laughter rides shotgun.Join David and his UK partner-in-chaos Tony Five as they hurtle through a landscape of relationships, conspiracies, and raw confessions—where stand-up comedy crashes head-first into group therapy.From alien encounters to dating disasters, no topic is sacred. David's explosive energy and Tony's sharp insights create a mix of comedy and catharsis that'll leave you questioning everything – especially your life choices.Featuring an eclectic mix of guests, The Last Show is your weeknight escape into pure, unfiltered madness. It's magnetic, it's addictive, and it j...
Elevators, Elevators, Elevators! The Joy of Elevators
Bursting with contagious excitement for the ordinary, elevator enthusiast Andrew Reams – of popular YouTube channel DieselDucy – talks about his love of elevators, living with autism, and running an elevator museum.
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Plants Count Events, But Can They Think?
Psychological sciences professor Peter M. Vishton reveals how plants can count, and that they can track the number of events they experience. David calls Peter a plant psychologist and asks, "Are plants people, too?"
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Ferret Catching WonderDog
For Vet Talk or Pet Talk, veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford covers stories:
Pharmacies fill pet prescriptions, sparking debate among veterinarians; How an island became ferret free – thanks, in part, to Woody the wonderdog; and Be wary of these metal-related toxicities for pets.Cliff quizzes David with some veterinary trivia.
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Possible Evils Lurking in Your Router
On It's Time For Technology Time, tech analyst Carmi Levy covers the following news stories:
The US government just banned consumer routers made outside the country; OpenAI announces plans to shut down its Sora video generator; Teens are using AI to create 'slander' videos of their teachers; Judge says witness wore smart glasses to sneakily inform their testimony; and Publisher pulls novel over AI concerns.
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Could Star Eating Microbes Exist?
Computational biologist Nicholas Chia discusses whether the fictional star-eating 'astrophage' bacteria from sci-fi movie Project Hail Mary could plausibly exist out in the cosmos.
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Dating Simulator Helps With Romance
Psychology professor Ghayda Hassan details her testing of an AI dating simulator to help chronically single men practice romantic skills.
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FULL EPISODE: Have You Considered Dating a Robot? - March 26, 2026
On It's Time For Technology Time, tech analyst Carmi Levy covers the following news stories: The US government just banned consumer routers made outside the country; OpenAI announces plans to shut down its Sora video generator; Teens are using AI to create 'slander' videos of their teachers; Judge says witness wore smart glasses to sneakily inform their testimony; and Publisher pulls novel over AI concerns. Psychology professor Ghayda Hassan details her testing of an AI dating simulator to help chronically single men practice romantic skills. Computational biologist Nicholas Chia discusses whether the fictional star-eating 'astrophage' bacteria from sci-fi movie...
An Astrobiologist on Project Hail Mary
Straight from outer space (not actually), astrobiologist Sarah Rugheimer shares her take on blockbuster Project Hail Mary with David.
Check out Sarah's upcoming course Experiencing James Webb on Great Courses here.
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Neutrality Improves Group Decisions
Professor of mathematical biology and public engagement Kit Yates dives into what locusts teach us about how neutrality can speed up and stabilize collective decisions.
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Dave Cooper the Gaydio Breakfast Host
It's a rare find in our quest to interview people with the same name as your host: radio host Dave Cooper who is a presenter of a show called Gaydio Breakfast on the UK's LGBTQ+ radio station.
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On Mid-Life Crises
With his 40th birthday on the horizon, David discusses mid-life crises with social worker and therapist Gary Direnfeld on Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday.
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Guaranteed Pay For Delivery Drivers Doesn't Exactly Work
Economics professor Andrew Garin reveals how Seattle tried to guarantee higher pay for delivery drivers, and why it didn't work as intended.
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Social Media Influencers and Misinformation
Marketing professor Giandomenico Di Domenico (GD) explains how social media influencers increase the toxicity and power of misinformation.
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Rock Aliens and Sun Microbes - March 25, 2026
Straight from outer space (not actually), astrobiologist Sarah Rugheimer shares her take on blockbuster Project Hail Mary with David. (Check out Sarah's upcoming course Experiencing James Webb on Great Courses here.) Marketing professor Giandomenico Di Domenico (GD) explains how social media influencers increase the toxicity and power of misinformation. Economics professor Andrew Garin reveals how Seattle tried to guarantee higher pay for delivery drivers, and why it didn't work as intended. Professor of mathematical biology and public engagement Kit Yates dives into what locusts teach us about how neutrality can speed up and stabilize collective decisions. With his 40th...
Seals Risk Death For a Varied Meal
Arctic scientist Katie Florko describes how seals will risk death by a polar bear for a varied meal.
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Strange Titanic Conspiracies
Professor of conspiracy studies Nathan Radke joins the show for Conspiracy Corner and goes over the strange and weird conspiracies surrounding the sinking of the Titanic.
Check out Nathan's podcast The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast here and follow the show on YouTube here.
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Legal Jargon in Court Means More Guilty Verdicts
Advertising professor Olivia Bullock explains how legal jargon increases guilty verdicts and reduces trust in the judicial system.
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Gender Conformity Starts Young
Psychology professor Adam Stanaland reveals how gender conformity starts young, and how boys and girls fall in line in different ways.
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Dolls vs. Tablets: What's Better For Children
Developmental psychologist Sarah Gerson outlines how children playing with dolls beats out tablets when it comes to helping them build social understanding.
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FULL EPISODE: Risk Your Life For Fish - March 24, 2026
Professor of conspiracy studies Nathan Radke joins the show for Conspiracy Corner and goes over the strange and weird conspiracies surrounding the sinking of the Titanic. (Check out Nathan's podcast The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast here and follow the show on YouTube here.) Arctic scientist Katie Florko describes how seals will risk death by a polar bear for a varied meal. Advertising professor Olivia Bullock explains how legal jargon increases guilty verdicts and reduces trust in the judicial system. Developmental psychologist Sarah Gerson outlines how children playing with dolls beats out tablets when it comes to helping them build social understanding. Ps...
Big Flatus Reveal; Don't Know Why She Swallow the Botfly - Dan Riskin
Science man and bat biologist Dan Riskin joins us for a very special podcast-only episode of The Science Appliance. David unleashes huge news about his involvement with The Human Flatus Atlas and their sensor to track intestinal gas. The two discuss the following science stories:
Woman sneezes out maggots after fly larvae get trapped in her deviated septum; and The customer might always be right, but apologies actually backfire in customer service.David talks about how Americans perceive the Canadian accent, as described to him by a linguist. The strange design of many AI company logos is...
The Math Behind Fashion's Cycles
Mathematician Emma Zajdela unveils the math behind why clothes come back in style in 20 year cycles.
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The Mormon Housewives and Bachelorette Scandal
Media personality Caitlin Green – co-host of The Jann Arden Podcast – fills us in on the scoop with The Bachelorette being canceled.
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Independent Children: A Double-Edged Sword
Therapist Laurel van der Toorn tackles a parental dilemma where one raises their child to be independent and successful, and when they are they move away and are too busy to call.
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Teaching Students to Struggle Despite AI
English professor Kristi Girdharry outlines her new task for students in the age of AI: teaching them when to struggle.
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Why We Love Easter Eggs in Entertainment
Mass communications professor Judy Watts shares how finding Easter eggs in entertainment boosts enjoyment and fan behavior.
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FULL EPISODE: Bell-Bottoms May Never Die - March 23, 2026
Media personality Caitlin Green – co-host of The Jann Arden Podcast – fills us in on the scoop with The Bachelorette being canceled. Mathematician Emma Zajdela unveils the math behind why clothes come back in style in 20 year cycles. Mass communications professor Judy Watts shares how finding Easter eggs in entertainment boosts enjoyment and fan behavior. English professor Kristi Girdharry outlines her new task for students in the age of AI: teaching them when to struggle. Therapist Laurel van der Toorn tackles a parental dilemma where one raises their child to be independent and successful, and when they are they move away...
Gen Z Isn't Dating. Now They're Unprepared For Work.
Psychology professor Tessa West outlines how Gen Z is dating less and how the result is one of the most unprepared workforces.
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Louis: International Smuggler With Whiskers
Deb Tate, the owner of legend Louis the cat, tells David about her viral US-Canada border-hopping feline who comes and goes as he pleases.
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Trigger Warning: Our Psychological Response
Psychology researcher Hannah Willems describes how the wording of a trigger warning changes our psychological response.
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Problem Gambling and Suicidal Thoughts
Psychology professor Steve Joordens talks through a study showing the risk factors for suicidal thoughts in people with gambling problems.
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To Tax the Bots or Not
Economics professors Eric Kam and Moshe Lander assess whether it's a good idea to tax AI chatbots that take jobs. Eric and Moshe go over some messy money matters involving an airline gift card for a forced vacation, a broken laptop, and bailing out a significant other who overspends.
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Should Cats Be Allowed to Roam?
Ecology and conservation scientist Chris Lepczyk explains what the science has to say about whether you should let your cat roam the streets.
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FULL EPISODE: Border Jumping (Cat) Burglar - March 20, 2026
Deb Tate, the owner of legend Louis the cat, tells David about her viral US-Canada border-hopping feline who comes and goes as he pleases. Psychology professor Tessa West outlines how Gen Z is dating less and how the result is one of the most unprepared workforces. Ecology and conservation scientist Chris Lepczyk explains what the science has to say about whether you should let your cat roam the streets. Psychology professor Steve Joordens talks through a study showing the risk factors for suicidal thoughts in people with gambling problems. Economics professors Eric Kam and Moshe Lander assess whether it's a...
Dads and Jokes and Dad Jokes
Psychology professor Jean-François Bureau explains how laughter plays a unique role in building a secure father-child relationship.
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Extreme Heat's Effect On Wildlife
Marine ecology professor Julia Baum discusses how extreme heat has extreme effects on wildlife, but that some species actually like it hot.
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Pain During Sex and Speaking Up
Psychology researchers Terri Fisher and Mary Bullard outlines how a surprising number of men suffer pain during sex but are less likely than women to speak up.
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The Problem With ChatGPT's Erotic Mode
Tech analyst Carmi Levy joins David for It's Time For Technology Time and covers these news stories:
European retailers yank popular headphones after study reports trace amounts of hormone-disrupting chemicals; Video from lawsuit shows Cybertruck nearly drive a mom and baby off overpass; OpenAI's own mental health experts unanimously opposed the ChatGPT "naughty" mode launch; and Computer scientists and psychologists say AI is homogenizing human expression and thought.
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Difficult People Age You
Sociology professor Brea Perry reveals how the difficult people in your life might be making you biologically older.
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On French Horn and Resilience
For The Last Show's continuing search for other people named David Cooper, we find one who plays French horn with the LA Philharmonic who talks about classical music, resilience, and the value of practicing. Your host tries (and fails) to get the other David to share just how wild classical musicians can get at parties.
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