The Last Show with David Cooper

Anatomy professor ⁠Adam Taylor⁠ warns of ⁠the surprising threat of swallowing pills: esophagitis⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Christiane Hahn⁠ and ⁠Claudio Moratto⁠ from the European Space Agency reveal ⁠how astronauts could consume protein made from urine in the near future⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lecturer ⁠Allan Wright⁠ from The University of Alberta goes over his course that covers witchcraft and the occult. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ opens the show by covering ⁠the Kazakh man who divorced his actual doll wife for a new (human) lover⁠, but gets sidetracked discussing whether cash makes a good wedding gift. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois⁠ – host of ⁠The Food Professor podcast⁠ – explains how ⁠people misinterpret best before dates on food, leading to significant waste⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent Tony Five opens the show by covering the Kazakh man who divorced his actual doll wife for a new (human) lover, but gets sidetracked discussing whether cash makes a good wedding gift. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois – host of The Food Professor podcast – explains how people misinterpret best before dates on food, leading to significant waste. Lecturer Allan Wright from The University of Alberta goes over his course that covers witchcraft and the occult. Anatomy professor Adam Taylor warns of the surprising threat of swallowing pills: esophagitis. Former president of the Ontario Medical Association Dr. Sohail Gandhi describes the benefits and side effects of GLP-1 drugs, sexual and otherwise. Dr. Christiane Hahn and Claudio Moratto from the European Space Agency reveal how astronauts could consume protein made from urine in the near future. Psychology professor Konrad Jankowski shares details of his study showing how you view time may influence depression by shaping your sleep rhythm. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:23) Tony Five (10:00) Dr. Sylvain Charlebois (20:00) Allan Wright (30:00) Adam Taylor (39:50) Dr. Sohail Gandhi (49:50) Dr. Christiane Hahn, Claudio Moratto & Tony Five (59:50) Konrad Jankowski (1:09:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Conspiracy Corner, professor of conspiracy studies Nathan Radke uses the public discovery of ⁠MKUltra⁠, ⁠Watergate⁠, and the ⁠Iran-Contra scandal⁠ as examples of the awesome power of incompetence. That leads to a discussion of the ⁠Dunning-Kruger effect⁠ and its origins in analyzing ⁠the 1995 Greater Pittsburgh bank robberies⁠. Check out Nathan's podcast The Uncover Up here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Pet Talk – or perhaps Vet Talk – veterinarian ⁠Dr. Cliff Redford⁠ explains why he's traveling to Jamaica to assist animals in need after Hurricane Melissa. Cliff then shares ⁠how raccoons are showing early signs of domestication⁠. Listen to Cliff's podcast Vet Life here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On It's Time For Technology Time, tech expert ⁠Carmi Levy⁠ covers: Sales of AI-enabled teddy bear suspended after it gave advice on BDSM sex and where to find knives⁠; Robotic kitchen with AI cooks and serves 120 meals an hour without human help⁠; Nvidia beats earnings expectations, even as AI bubble concerns mount⁠; Jeff Bezos will head a new engineering-focused AI startup called Project Prometheus⁠; and How Epstein used SEO to bury news about his crimes⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ from the UK bashes into the show covering ⁠a New York City subway station ad that smells 'Christmassy'⁠. Tony says why certain small signs in life can feel huge, and David warns that misreading them can snowball into anxiety about future depression. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neuroscientist ⁠Carlos Coronel⁠ explains ⁠how creative activities are linked to slower brain aging⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent Tony Five from the UK bashes into the show covering a New York City subway station ad that smells 'Christmassy'. Tony says why certain small signs in life can feel huge, and David warns that misreading them can snowball into anxiety about future depression. On It's Time For Technology Time, tech expert Carmi Levy covers: Sales of AI-enabled teddy bear suspended after it gave advice on BDSM sex and where to find knives; Robotic kitchen with AI cooks and serves 120 meals an hour without human help; Nvidia beats earnings expectations, even as AI bubble concerns mount; Jeff Bezos will head a new engineering-focused AI startup called Project Prometheus; and How Epstein used SEO to bury news about his crimes. Neuroscientist Carlos Coronel explains how creative activities are linked to slower brain aging. On Conspiracy Corner, professor of conspiracy studies Nathan Radke uses the public discovery of MKUltra, Watergate, and the Iran-Contra scandal as examples of the awesome power of incompetence. That leads to a discussion of the Dunning-Kruger effect and its origins in analyzing the 1995 Greater Pittsburgh bank robberies. (Check out Nathan's podcast The Uncover Up here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.) On Pet Talk – or perhaps Vet Talk – veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford explains why he's traveling to Jamaica to assist animals in need after Hurricane Melissa. Cliff then shares how raccoons are showing early signs of domestication. (Listen to Cliff's podcast Vet Life here⁠⁠⁠.) Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:35) Tony Five (10:00) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (20:00) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (30:00) Carlos Coronel (39:50) Nathan Radke pt. 1 (49:50) Nathan Radke pt. 2 (59:50) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (1:09:50) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, therapist and social worker ⁠Gary Direnfeld⁠ and David discuss how to break up with your therapist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Social psychologist and sexuality researcher Tanja Oschatz shares ⁠her studying connecting how a woman's choice of words for her privates is tied to her sexual well-being⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Social and personality psychology researcher ⁠Hanieh Naeimi⁠ talks about ⁠how friends' support protects intercultural couples⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astrophysics professor ⁠Jesse Rogerson⁠ joins David to cover the following science stories: Humans are evolving in front of our eyes on the Tibetan plateau⁠; Earliest chemical traces of life on Earth discovered in a 3.3 billion year-old rock⁠; Giant stars are eating planets, and we finally know why⁠; and The eye's maximum resolution is even higher than we thought⁠. Jesse fields a listener question. Got a science question for us? Leave a voicemail at ⁠1-888-505-6644⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Music psychologist ⁠Scott Bannister⁠ explains how ⁠musicians frequently experience frisson while performing⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astrophysics professor Jesse Rogerson joins David to cover the following science stories: Humans are evolving in front of our eyes on the Tibetan plateau; Earliest chemical traces of life on Earth discovered in a 3.3 billion year-old rock; Giant stars are eating planets, and we finally know why; and The eye's maximum resolution is even higher than we thought. Jesse fields a listener question. (Got a science question for us? Leave a voicemail at ⁠1-888-505-6644⁠.) Music psychologist Scott Bannister explains how musicians frequently experience frisson while performing. On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, therapist and social worker Gary Direnfeld and David discuss how to break up with your therapist. Computer scientist Zainab Iftikhar reveals how AI chatbots can often violate ethical standards in mental health contexts. Social psychologist and sexuality researcher Tanja Oschatz shares her studying connecting how a woman's choice of words for her privates is tied to her sexual well-being. Social and personality psychology researcher Hanieh Naeimi talks about how friends' support protects intercultural couples. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:41) Jesse Rogerson pt. 1 (10:00) Jesse Rogerson pt. 2 (20:00) Scott Bannister (30:00) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (39:50) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (49:50) Zainab Iftikhar (59:50) Tanja Oschatz (1:09:50) Hanieh Naeimi (1:18:40) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Behavioral geneticist ⁠Dr. Laura Wesseldijk⁠ explains ⁠how your musical tastes affect your well-being⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Biology professor ⁠Sara Brownell⁠ reveals how ⁠one sentence can make classrooms more inclusive⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ covers the following offbeat stories: ⁠Tom Kerridge's over £195 beef Wellington⁠; and ⁠What actual witches think of theWicked movie⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On ⁠⁠Noah vs. The Unknown⁠⁠, TV host ⁠⁠Noah Cappe⁠⁠ tries to convince David that we've been visited by extraterrestrials using Brazil's ⁠Varginha incident⁠⁠ as evidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent Tony Five covers the following offbeat stories: Tom Kerridge's over £195 beef Wellington; and What actual witches think of theWicked movie. Behavioral geneticist Dr. Laura Wesseldijk explains how your musical tastes affect your well-being. Cybersecurity expert Francis Syms goes over the following stories: Cloudflare outage knocks out parts of the internet; and Microsoft warns that Windows 11's agentic AI could install malware on your PC. Sparked by Pierce Brosnan reconciling with his estranged son after twenty years, addictions and counseling expert Yonah Budd and David discuss estrangement and reconciliation. Biology professor Sara Brownell reveals how one sentence can make classrooms more inclusive. On ⁠Noah vs. The Unknown⁠, TV host ⁠Noah Cappe⁠ tries to convince David that we've been visited by extraterrestrials using Brazil's Varginha incident⁠ as evidence. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:20) Tony Five (10:00) Dr. Laura Wesseldijk (20:00) Francis Syms (30:00) Yonah Budd pt. 1 (39:50) Yonah Budd pt. 2 (49:50) Sara Brownell (59:50) Noah Cappe pt. 1 (1:09:50) Noah Cappe pt. 2 (1:19:18) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kinesiology and neuroscience professor ⁠Craig Chapman⁠ explains how ⁠lack of touch impairs hand-eye co-ordination⁠, and how his research sets the groundwork for VR and prosthetics that feels real. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Economics professor ⁠Søren Leth-Petersen⁠ reveals ⁠how mothers think they will return to work quickly after maternity leave, but then how the reality is different⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lichenologist ⁠Diane Haughland⁠ gives details of ⁠the thirteen new species of fungi newly discovered in Alberta, Canada⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Workplace psychology professor ⁠Craig Jackson⁠ touches on the following: ⁠Committed a workplace gaffe? You will survive it (and you may even get promoted)⁠; and Do weighted blankets work for anxiety? Here's what the evidence shows⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Criminal justice and criminology professor ⁠Amelie Pedneault⁠ conveys ⁠how college women face a 75% higher risk of sexual violence than non-students⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Laura Duvall⁠ and ⁠Linhan Dong⁠ from the Department of Biological Sciences at Columbia University share ⁠how altering mosquitoes' internal clocks stops them from biting⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chaotic foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ descends on the program and tells David about ⁠a Florida man arrested after a chicken-egg argument ended in gunfire outside of a pub⁠. Tony talks about visiting Canada. If you have suggestions about what Tony should do in Canada, email ⁠[email protected]⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chaotic foreign correspondent Tony Five descends on the program and tells David about a Florida man arrested after a chicken-egg argument ended in gunfire outside of a pub. Tony talks about visiting Canada. (If you have suggestions about what Tony should do in Canada, email [email protected].) Kinesiology and neuroscience professor Craig Chapman explains how lack of touch impairs hand-eye co-ordination, and how his research sets the groundwork for VR and prosthetics that feels real. Economics professor Søren Leth-Petersen reveals how mothers think they will return to work quickly after maternity leave, but then how the reality is different. Dr. Laura Duvall and Linhan Dong from the Department of Biological Sciences at Columbia University share how altering mosquitoes' internal clocks stops them from biting. Lichenologist Diane Haughland gives details of the thirteen new species of fungi newly discovered in Alberta, Canada. Criminal justice and criminology professor Amelie Pedneault conveys how college women face a 75% higher risk of sexual violence than non-students. Workplace psychology professor Craig Jackson touches on the following: Committed a workplace gaffe? You will survive it (and you may even get promoted); and Do weighted blankets work for anxiety? Here's what the evidence shows. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:37) Tony Five (10:00) Craig Chapman (20:00) Søren Leth-Petersen (30:00) Dr. Laura Duvall & Linhan Dong (39:50) Diane Haughland (49:50) Amelie Pedneault (59:50) Craig Jackson pt. 1 (1:09:50) Craig Jackson pt. 2 (1:19:16) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's The Science Appliance with bat biologist Dan Riskin – a Last Show podcast-only special! Dan and David chat about rare insults, a midwifery conference, and the Sleeping Beauty problem. After executing one of the best "radio teases" of his career, David explains the finer points of obscenity, indecency, and profanity to Dan. Even with all of that, the two find time to cover the following science news stories: AI can't quite fake real people's rudeness – but David uses this as an excuse to just be plain rude; Trigger warnings don't work according to research; and Math proves that "No, we are not in a simulation". ⁠⁠Sign up for Dan's weekly science newsletter The Bat Signal⁠ by clicking here⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Journalist ⁠Emmalyse Brownstein⁠ explains how ⁠megayachts, dog poop, and NDAs are all part of a new job trend for Gen Z's: being private staff for the ultra-wealthy⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Therapist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laurel van der Toorn⁠⁠⁠ goes over the thorny landscape of fair and equal parenting when it comes to gifting money to your adult children, and there are no easy answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Industrial engineering professor ⁠Guy Laban⁠ shares ⁠his study that found users disclose more to AI chatbots when they're simply introduced as human⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Matthew Young⁠ from ⁠Greo Evidence Insight⁠ warns of ⁠the harm to young people online gambling can cause⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ explodes into the show and discusses two reasons that Kim Kardashian failed the legal bar exam: ⁠using ChatGPT to prepare⁠ and ⁠'pathological liar' psychics assuring her that she'd pass⁠. David talks about his cat scratch incident. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Communication studies professor ⁠Jeffrey Hall⁠ reveals ⁠how young adults say they're happy with their friendships, yet many still feel disconnected⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent Tony Five explodes into the show and discusses two reasons that Kim Kardashian failed the legal bar exam: using ChatGPT to prepare and 'pathological liar' psychics assuring her that she'd pass. David talks about his cat scratch incident. Communication studies professor Jeffrey Hall reveals how young adults say they're happy with their friendships, yet many still feel disconnected. Journalist Emmalyse Brownstein explains how megayachts, dog poop, and NDAs are all part of a new job trend for Gen Z's: being private staff for the ultra-wealthy. Industrial engineering professor Guy Laban shares his study that found users disclose more to AI chatbots when they're simply introduced as human. Therapist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laurel van der Toorn⁠⁠ goes over the thorny landscape of fair and equal parenting when it comes to gifting money to your adult children, and there are no easy answers. Dr. Matthew Young from Greo Evidence Insight warns of the harm to young people online gambling can cause. Planetary chemistry researcher ⁠Dr. Amy Hofmann⁠ explains what ⁠recently discovered oxygen isotopes on Mars tell us about the planet's early climate⁠. Clinical psychology researcher ⁠Simone Goldberg⁠ reveals ⁠the interpersonal benefits of sexual mindfulness⁠. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Tony Five (10:00) Jeffrey Hall (20:00) Emmalyse Brownstein (30:00) Guy Laban (39:50) Laurel van der Toorn (49:50) Dr. Matthew Young (59:50) Dr. Amy Hofmann (1:09:50) Simone Goldberg (1:18:06) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychology researcher ⁠Jackson Trager⁠ shares ⁠his study on when and why people see it as wrong to have too much money⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On It's Time For Technology Time, tech analyst ⁠Carmi Levy⁠ covers: ⁠Google is trying to take down a group sending you all those spammy texts⁠; ⁠Apple's new Siri will be powered by Google Gemini⁠; ⁠Project Suncatcher: Google's plan to put AI data centers in space⁠; and ⁠The ads that could be recording you on the way to Toronto's Union Station Bus Terminal⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Vet Talk or Pet Talk, veterinarian ⁠Dr. Cliff Redford⁠ gives his thoughts on ⁠H5N1 influenza and ostriches⁠, and then brings up a ⁠new treatment for severe spinal cord injury in small dogs achieving a exceptional success rate⁠. Cliff answers David's questions about performing surgeries on animals. Check out Cliff's podcast Vet Life here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Media personality ⁠Caitlin Green⁠ discusses ⁠Kim Kardashian potentially being the next Bond girl⁠ and ⁠a Reddit Thanksgiving football dilemma⁠. ⁠Listen to Caitlin co-hosting The Jann Arden Podcast here⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Five⁠ from London, England bashes into the show with ⁠the story of a Hamilton man who took a stolen bus for a joy ride, but did a great job driving⁠. David relays the joys of karaoke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Five from London, England bashes into the show with the story of a Hamilton man who took a stolen bus for a joy ride, but did a great job driving. David relays the joys of karaoke. On It's Time For Technology Time, tech analyst Carmi Levy covers: Google is trying to take down a group sending you all those spammy texts; Apple's new Siri will be powered by Google Gemini; Project Suncatcher: Google's plan to put AI data centers in space; and The ads that could be recording you on the way to Toronto's Union Station Bus Terminal. Media personality Caitlin Green discusses Kim Kardashian potentially being the next Bond girl and a Reddit Thanksgiving football dilemma. (⁠Listen to Caitlin co-hosting The Jann Arden Podcast here⁠.) On Vet Talk or Pet Talk, veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford gives his thoughts on H5N1 influenza and ostriches, and then brings up a new treatment for severe spinal cord injury in small dogs achieving a exceptional success rate. Cliff answers David's questions about performing surgeries on animals. (⁠⁠⁠Check out Cliff's podcast Vet Life here⁠⁠⁠.) Psychology researcher Jackson Trager shares his study on when and why people see it as wrong to have too much money. Employment lawyer Lior Samfiru explains how Bank of America is being sued over not paying workers for PC boot up time. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:16) Tony Five (10:00) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (20:00) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (30:00) Caitlin Green (39:50) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (49:50) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (59:50) Jackson Trager (1:09:50) Lior Samfiru (1:19:03) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ and David interview animal behaviorist ⁠Dr. Neeltje Boogert⁠ about ⁠her important research that proves shouting at seagulls stops them from stealing your food⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, therapist and social worker ⁠Gary Direnfeld⁠ discusses going no contact, and how to deal with it from both angles – being cut off, and doing the cutting off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AI ethics researcher ⁠Kyra Wilson⁠ covers ⁠the state of AI, hiring, and bias⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astrophysics professor ⁠Jesse Rogerson⁠ covers science news stories: ⁠Bees learn to read simple Morse code⁠; A sit-stand ratio sweet spot may boost office productivity⁠; ⁠Three giant solar outbursts explode towards earth, prompting aurora forecast⁠; and Scientists create digital twin of earth, accurate to a one-kilometer scale⁠. Got a science question for Jesse, leave a voicemail at ⁠1-888-505-6644⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The show opens with astrophysics professor Jesse Rogerson and science news stories: Bees learn to read simple Morse code; A sit-stand ratio sweet spot may boost office productivity; Three giant solar outbursts explode towards earth, prompting aurora forecast; and Scientists create digital twin of earth, accurate to a one-kilometer scale. (Got a science question for Jesse, leave a voicemail at 1-888-505-6644.) Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David interview animal behaviorist Dr. Neeltje Boogert about her important research that proves shouting at seagulls stops them from stealing your food. AI ethics researcher Kyra Wilson covers the state of AI, hiring, and bias. On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, therapist and social worker Gary Direnfeld discusses going no contact, and how to deal with it from both angles – being cut off, and doing the cutting off. Retail analyst Bruce Winder chats about Cineplex's 'Monday Surprise Premieres' and whether it'll help falling theater ticket sales. Trina Casey-Myatt reveals how workers in 2024 got lower (or no) bonuses and what to do about it for 2025. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:35) Jesse Rogerson pt. 1 (10:00) Jesse Rogerson pt. 2 (20:00) Dr. Neeltje Boogert & Tony Five (30:00) Kyra Wilson (39:50) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (49:50) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (59:50) Bruce Winder (1:09:50) Trina Casey-Myatt (1:18:35) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices