The Last Show with David Cooper

Management and organizations professor ⁠Julianna Pillemer⁠ reveals ⁠the psychological burden of having a massive social media audience⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychology professor ⁠Ross Otto⁠ shares details of ⁠his study showing people can learn to say no to taking the bigger share⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cognitive science professor ⁠Federico Rossano⁠ outlines ⁠the science behind whether your pet can really say 'I love you' with a button⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Geologist ⁠Gordon Binkhorst⁠ from ⁠Pure Earth⁠ horrifies David as he walks us through ⁠what lies in a typical gross snowbank in New York City⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychology instructor Denée Buchko explains that ⁠if you have antipathy toward snakes, then your parents likely talked you into that at an early age⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For pop culture news, media personality ⁠Caitlin Green⁠ covers: Eric Dane's passing and ⁠his Netflix Famous Last Words episode⁠; How ⁠the trailer for Toy Story 5⁠ makes her feel old; and Warner Bros. allegedly paid 2,000+ social media influencers to 'post nice things' about Wuthering Heights⁠ – David gets mad over a Kate Bush related issue with the film. Listen to Caitlin co-hostThe Jann Arden Podcast here⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Geologist Gordon Binkhorst from Pure Earth horrifies David as he walks us through what lies in a typical gross snowbank in New York City. Management and organizations professor Julianna Pillemer reveals the psychological burden of having a massive social media audience. Psychology instructor Denée Buchko explains that if you have antipathy toward snakes, then your parents likely talked you into that at an early age. For pop culture news, media personality Caitlin Green covers: Eric Dane's passing and his Netflix Famous Last Words episode; How the trailer for Toy Story 5 makes her feel old; and Warner Bros. allegedly paid 2,000+ social media influencers to 'post nice things' about Wuthering Heights – David gets mad over a Kate Bush related issue with the film. (⁠⁠Listen to Caitlin co-hostThe Jann Arden Podcast here⁠⁠.) Cognitive science professor Federico Rossano outlines the science behind whether your pet can really say 'I love you' with a button. Psychology professor Ross Otto shares details of his study showing people can learn to say no to taking the bigger share. Developmental psychology researcher Iris Wahring discusses how moving in boosts happiness for older couples, but marriage adds no extra spark. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:43) Gordon Binkhorst (10:00) Julianna Pillemer (20:00) Denée Buchko (30:00) Caitlin Green (39:50) Caitlin Green (49:50) Federico Rossano (59:50) Ross Otto (1:09:50) Iris Wahring (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychiatry professor ⁠Jared W. Young⁠ explains how ⁠cannabis use is associated with better decision-making skills in people with bipolar disorder⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Vet Talk – which David confusingly also calls Pet Talk – veterinarian ⁠Dr. Cliff Redford⁠ talks about how he recently prescribed a dog a tiny blue pill and why. (Yes, that tiny blue pill.) Cliff then covers these animal news stories: How parents likely talked you into antipathy toward snakes at an early age⁠; and Pets can be silent witnesses and offer a fur-ensic tale⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Criminal Justice professor ⁠Justin Patchin⁠ from the ⁠Cyberbullying Research Center⁠ shares details of ⁠his new sexting study revealing an "alarming" reality for young people who share explicit images⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marketing professor ⁠Mathieu Lajante⁠ describes ⁠what dating apps are really optimizing for⁠. (Hint: it isn't love.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The show opens with astrophysics professor ⁠Jesse Rogerson⁠ covering these science news stories: Astronomers detect a solar system they say should not be possible⁠; The simple habit that can significantly ease depression and anxiety⁠; Scientists found a way to plant ideas in dreams to boost creativity⁠; and Deer create mysterious ultraviolet signals that glow in forests⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The show opens with astrophysics professor Jesse Rogerson covering these science news stories: Astronomers detect a solar system they say should not be possible; The simple habit that can significantly ease depression and anxiety; Scientists found a way to plant ideas in dreams to boost creativity; and Deer create mysterious ultraviolet signals that glow in forests. Psychiatry professor Jared W. Young explains how cannabis use is associated with better decision-making skills in people with bipolar disorder. For Vet Talk – which David confusingly also calls Pet Talk – veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford talks about how he recently prescribed a dog a tiny blue pill and why. (Yes, that tiny blue pill.) Cliff then covers these animal news stories: How parents likely talked you into antipathy toward snakes at an early age; and Pets can be silent witnesses and offer a fur-ensic tale. Criminal Justice professor Justin Patchin from the Cyberbullying Research Center shares details of his new sexting study revealing an "alarming" reality for young people who share explicit images. Marketing professor Mathieu Lajante describes what dating apps are really optimizing for. (Hint: it isn't love.) Management professor Jeremy Beus reveals how pay differences among top NBA performers can erode their cooperation. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:19) Jesse Rogerson pt. 1 (10:00) Jesse Rogerson pt. 2 (20:00) Jared W. Young (30:00) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (39:50) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (49:50) Justin Patchin (59:50) Mathieu Lajante (1:09:50) Jeremy Beus (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychology professor ⁠Amy Muise⁠ explains how ⁠your attachment style predicts which activities boost romantic satisfaction⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sociology and AI scientist ⁠James Evans⁠ discusses how as artificial intelligence is an increasing part of daily life, it is altering the landscape of human relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Therapist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laurel van der Toorn⁠⁠ weighs in on whether ⁠it's ever a good idea to stay together for the kids⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tech analyst ⁠Carmi Levy⁠ joins David for It's Time For Technology Time and covers the following stories: ByteDance says it will add safeguards to Seedance 2.0 following Hollywood backlash⁠; Cops say Best Buy worker used manager's code to get 99% off MacBooks⁠; There's a bar in New York where you can have "dates" with digital partners⁠; and Realtor, agency apologize for AI image that altered facade of Quebec home for sale⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tech analyst Carmi Levy joins David for It's Time For Technology Time and covers the following stories: ByteDance says it will add safeguards to Seedance 2.0 following Hollywood backlash; Cops say Best Buy worker used manager's code to get 99% off MacBooks; There's a bar in New York where you can have "dates" with digital partners; and Realtor, agency apologize for AI image that altered facade of Quebec home for sale. Psychology professor Amy Muise explains how your attachment style predicts which activities boost romantic satisfaction. Sociology and AI scientist James Evans discusses how as artificial intelligence is an increasing part of daily life, it is altering the landscape of human relationships. Therapist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laurel van der Toorn⁠ weighs in on whether it's ever a good idea to stay together for the kids. Medicine researcher Dr. Kim Meredith-Jones describes how evening screen use may be more relaxing than stimulating for teenagers. Cognitive scientist ⁠⁠⁠Mark Miller⁠⁠⁠ explains the neuroscience of ⁠why social media makes us feel terrible about who we really are⁠. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:17) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (10:00) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (20:00) Amy Muise (30:00) James Evans (39:50) Laurel van der Toorn (49:50) Dr. Kim Meredith-Jones (59:50) Mark Miller pt. 1 (1:09:50) Mark Miller pt. 2 (1:18:51) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychology professor ⁠Paul Eastwick⁠, co-host of ⁠the Love Factually podcast⁠, challenges ⁠the idea that we should view dating as a marketplace⁠. Check out Paul's book Bonded by Evolution here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AI and tech reporter ⁠Brent Griffiths⁠ explains ⁠the mental cost to all the AI productivity gains we've seen in the workplace⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For pop culture news, media personality ⁠Caitlin Green⁠ joins The Last Show covering stories: Why there's so much sex at the Winter Olympics after it faces a condom crisis⁠; Norwegian biathlete wins Winter Olympics bronze and then tells TV interviewer of affair⁠; Shia LaBeouf's Mardi Gras bar brawl: "He's terrorizing the city"⁠; and AI video of fake 'Tom Cruise' fighting 'Brad Pitt' goes viral⁠. Catch Caitlin co-hosting The Jann Arden Podcast here⁠⁠.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Conspiracy Corner, political science professor Lee Kuhnle and David go over ⁠former US president Obama stating that aliens are real⁠. Listen to Lee's podcast The Uncover Up here⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For pop culture news, media personality Caitlin Green joins The Last Show covering stories: Why there's so much sex at the Winter Olympics after it faces a condom crisis; Norwegian biathlete wins Winter Olympics bronze and then tells TV interviewer of affair; Shia LaBeouf's Mardi Gras bar brawl: "He's terrorizing the city"; and AI video of fake 'Tom Cruise' fighting 'Brad Pitt' goes viral. (⁠Catch Caitlin co-hosting The Jann Arden Podcast here⁠.) Psychology professor Paul Eastwick, co-host of the Love Factually podcast, challenges the idea that we should view dating as a marketplace. (Check out Paul's book Bonded by Evolution here.) For Conspiracy Corner, political science professor Lee Kuhnle and David go over former US president Obama stating that aliens are real. (⁠Listen to Lee's podcast The Uncover Up here⁠.) AI and tech reporter Brent Griffiths explains the mental cost to all the AI productivity gains we've seen in the workplace. On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, therapist and social worker ⁠Gary Direnfeld⁠ and David discuss how to break up with your therapist. Health psychologist Maria Siwa explains how childhood inactivity is linked to depression in a vicious cycle. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:32) Caitlin Green pt. 1 (10:00) Caitlin Green pt. 2 (20:00) Paul Eastwick (30:00) Lee Kuhnle (39:50) Brent Griffiths (49:50) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (59:50) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (1:09:50) Maria Siwa (1:18:33) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Media and tech reporter ⁠⁠⁠Sydney Bradley⁠⁠⁠ explains how ⁠Meta patented an AI that lets you keep posting from beyond the grave⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Behavioral neuroscientist ⁠Dr. Jim Pfaus⁠ and David discuss where orgasms are formed, and ⁠his recent study that confirms non-genitally stimulated orgasms are biologically real⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Information systems researcher ⁠Jose Oros⁠ shares his research detailing how ⁠as AI-generated music advances, humans still lead in creativity⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reporters Sydney Bradley and ⁠Dan Whateley⁠ and outline how ⁠hitting the social media jackpot is harder than ever, and how that's changing the creator economy⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychology researcher ⁠Connor Leshner⁠ sheds light on ⁠the psychology behind the phenomenon of waifus and husbandos⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doing a job most of us could never do, paranormal investigator David Gibb⁠ – director of the Canadian Haunting and Paranormal Society – describes what his line of work entails. Media and tech reporter ⁠⁠Sydney Bradley⁠⁠ explains how Meta patented an AI that lets you keep posting from beyond the grave. Information systems researcher Jose Oros shares his research detailing how as AI-generated music advances, humans still lead in creativity. Psychology researcher Connor Leshner sheds light on the psychology behind the phenomenon of waifus and husbandos. Sydney Bradley rejoins the program along with reporter Dan Whateley and the two outline how hitting the social media jackpot is harder than ever, and how that's changing the creator economy. Behavioral neuroscientist Dr. Jim Pfaus and David discuss where orgasms are formed, and his recent study that confirms non-genitally stimulated orgasms are biologically real. Family estrangement and emotional healing expert ⁠Tania Khazaal⁠ explains why ⁠she believes that you should think twice before cutting off your parents completely⁠. Microbial ecologist ⁠Lars Behrendt⁠ describes how ⁠strange microbes that photosynthesize in the dark of deep caves are transforming our search for extraterrestrial life⁠. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:18) David Gibb (10:00) Sydney Bradley (20:00) Jose Oros (30:00) Connor Leshner (39:50) Dan Whateley & Sydney Bradley (49:50) Dr. Jim Pfaus (59:50) Tania Khazaal (1:09:50) Lars Behrendt (1:19:10) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychology professor ⁠⁠Dr. Claire Hart⁠⁠ shares ⁠her research showing how constantly checking your phone during conversation is more about deeper psychological needs than having bad manners⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York-based comedian and cat daddy ⁠Marty Cunnie⁠ talks about ⁠the stand-up comedy show he runs out of a cat cafe⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author and mental health and disability researcher ⁠Dr. Corey McAuliffe⁠ discusses grief and her new book: ⁠23 Dates with My Dead Dad⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychology and neuroscience professor ⁠Dorsa Amir⁠ goes over ⁠the study of 400 children in five societies that found culture shapes how kids cooperate⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Social-personality psychologist ⁠⁠⁠⁠William Chopik⁠⁠⁠⁠ explains that ⁠memories of childhood trauma may shift depending on current relationships⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Radio host ⁠Brad Smith⁠ and David talk about whether you should be a good neighbor, and share stories about neighbors they've had in the past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychology professor ⁠Dr. Claire Hart⁠ shares her research showing how constantly checking your phone during conversation is more about deeper psychological needs than having bad manners. Social-personality psychologist ⁠⁠⁠William Chopik⁠⁠⁠ explains that memories of childhood trauma may shift depending on current relationships. Psychology and neuroscience professor Dorsa Amir goes over the study of 400 children in five societies that found culture shapes how kids cooperate. Radio host Brad Smith and David talk about whether you should be a good neighbor, and share stories about neighbors they've had in the past. Author and mental health and disability researcher Dr. Corey McAuliffe discusses grief and her new book: 23 Dates with My Dead Dad. New York-based comedian and cat daddy Marty Cunnie talks about the stand-up comedy show he runs out of a cat cafe. Psychology professor ⁠Cendri Hutcherson⁠ discusses how ⁠daily mental sharpness can lead to a productivity boost equivalent to 40 extra minutes of work⁠. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:27) Dr. Claire Hart (10:00) William Chopik (20:00) Dorsa Amir (30:00) Brad Smith pt. 1 (39:50) Brad Smith pt. 2 (49:50) Dr. Corey McAuliffe (59:50) Marty Cunnie (1:09:50) Cendri Hutcherson (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's The Science Appliance and a special podcast-only episode of The Last Show. Man of science Dr. Daniel K. Riskin joins David to discuss Squatty Potties, echidna private parts, showers vs. growers, playing Jeopardy! together, and pizza. Oh, and they also cover the following science news stories: Why humans have unusually large penises compared to other primates; Horses can smell your fear, and it makes them afraid too; and Better off being a 'kind liar'? Why honesty isn't always the best policy. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for Dan's weekly science newsletter The Bat Signal⁠ by clicking here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Experimental psychology researcher and flirting expert ⁠⁠Braden Hall⁠⁠ reveals how ⁠narcissistic students perceive student-professor flirting as less morally troubling⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marketing professor ⁠Dr. Ashley Hass⁠ – cofounder of ⁠the [Dis]connect Collective⁠ – discusses ⁠social media burnout⁠ and digital wellbeing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's news from outer space and professor ⁠Sarah Rugheimer⁠ covering: First evidence of a subsurface lava tube on Venus⁠; and US astronaut to take her 3-year-old's cuddly rabbit into space⁠. Listen to Sarah's Audible Original Searching for Extraterrestrial Life here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Based on his upcoming book ⁠Turning Away⁠, author and English professor ⁠Benjamin Saltzman⁠ chats about the ancient gesture we sometimes do when someone is in need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian ⁠Natalie Norman⁠ and David wonder if Valentine's Day is overrated and talk about how they've spent (and will be spending) the day. The two cover the following offbeat news stories: British Airways passenger hands out drugged sweets to crew, 3 rushed to hospital⁠; and Fast-food chain Raising Cane's files lawsuit as landlord tries to evict them for chicken smell⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's news from outer space and professor Sarah Rugheimer covering: First evidence of a subsurface lava tube on Venus; and US astronaut to take her 3-year-old's cuddly rabbit into space. (⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to Sarah's Audible Original Searching for Extraterrestrial Life here⁠⁠⁠⁠.) Experimental psychology researcher and flirting expert ⁠Braden Hall⁠ reveals how narcissistic students perceive student-professor flirting as less morally troubling. Marketing professor Dr. Ashley Hass – cofounder of the [Dis]connect Collective – discusses social media burnout and digital wellbeing. Based on his upcoming book Turning Away, author and English professor Benjamin Saltzman chats about the ancient gesture we sometimes do when someone is in need. Psychiatrist Carol Vidal goes over what data from 560,000 students reveals: a disturbing mental health shift after 2016. Comedian Natalie Norman and David wonder if Valentine's Day is overrated and talk about how they've spent (and will be spending) the day. The two cover the following offbeat news stories: British Airways passenger hands out drugged sweets to crew, 3 rushed to hospital; and Fast-food chain Raising Cane's files lawsuit as landlord tries to evict them for chicken smell. In advance of Valentine's Day, experimental psychology researcher ⁠⁠⁠⁠Madison Williams⁠⁠ and David discuss high-tech sex toy options for couples and single folks to try out for the occasion. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:22) Sarah Rugheimer (10:00) Braden Hall (20:00) Dr. Ashley Hass (30:00) Benjamin Saltzman (39:50) Carol Vidal (49:50) Natalie Norman pt. 1 (59:50) Natalie Norman pt. 2 (1:09:50) Madison Williams (1:18:49) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Family estrangement and emotional healing expert ⁠Tania Khazaal⁠ explains why ⁠she believes that you should think twice before cutting off your parents completely⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professor of mental health research ⁠Richard Velleman⁠ shares details of ⁠his study showing that having a close friend with a gambling addiction increases personal risk⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Time For Technology Time with tech analyst ⁠Carmi Levy⁠ who covers stories: Google now lets users remove explicit images and other personal info from search results⁠; Abuse involving smartwatches and rings rising at ‘alarming’ rate, charity warns⁠; It turns out that when driverless Waymos are stumped, they get intervention from workers in the Philippines⁠; and Study finds deepfake fraud taking place on an industrial scale⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Vet Talk (or Pet Talk), veterinarian ⁠Dr. Cliff Redford⁠ fields a listener question about an aggressive dog – that is, a very specific listener: the technical producer of The Last Show, ⁠Adam Karch⁠. Then, Cliff discusses ⁠the surprising toll growing up with pets takes on children's mental health⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Time For Technology Time with tech analyst Carmi Levy who covers stories: Google now lets users remove explicit images and other personal info from search results; Abuse involving smartwatches and rings rising at ‘alarming’ rate, charity warns; It turns out that when driverless Waymos are stumped, they get intervention from workers in the Philippines; and Study finds deepfake fraud taking place on an industrial scale. Family estrangement and emotional healing expert Tania Khazaal explains why she believes that you should think twice before cutting off your parents completely. On Vet Talk (or Pet Talk), veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford fields a listener question about an aggressive dog – that is, a very specific listener: the technical producer of The Last Show, Adam Karch. Then, Cliff discusses the surprising toll growing up with pets takes on children's mental health. Associate professor of psychology Dr. Alex Jones explains how the 'macho' face ratio theory previously believed by evolutionary psychologists is flawed. Veterinarian Nadja Affenzeller reveals how hearing angry or happy human voices is linked to changes in dogs' balance. Professor of mental health research Richard Velleman shares details of his study showing that having a close friend with a gambling addiction increases personal risk. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:28) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (10:00) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (20:00) Tania Khazaal (30:00) Dr. Cliff Redford & Adam Karch (39:50) Dr. Cliff Redford (49:50) Dr. Alex Jones (59:50) Nadja Affenzeller (1:09:50) Richard Velleman (1:18:53) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Gary After Dark on Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday where therapist and social worker ⁠Gary Direnfeld⁠ and David walk through what to do when your Valentine's Day doesn't fit the narrow, commonly expected script. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marketing researcher ⁠Siti Suwanda⁠ defines ⁠consumption stigma and says why eating cheap chocolate feels so embarrassing, especially on Valentine's Day⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices