The Last Show with David Cooper

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

Psychology professor ⁠Dr. Claire Hart⁠ goes over ⁠her research into how narcissism ruins teamwork⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ brings up ⁠the missing British flamingo thought to be living in France⁠ and David talks about applying for US citizenship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Conspiracy Corner, political science professor Dr. Lee Kuhnle explains how ⁠the CIA ran a fake vaccination campaign in Pakistan to try to catch bin Laden⁠. ⁠⁠Listen to Lee's podcast The Uncover Up here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marketing professor ⁠Vamsi Kanuri⁠ reveals how ⁠customers can become more loyal if their banks solve fraud cases⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Primatologist ⁠Dr. Iulia Bădescu⁠ tells us ⁠how young chimpanzees invent tools and improve adult chimp designs⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent Tony Five brings up the missing British flamingo thought to be living in France and David talks about applying for US citizenship. Psychology professor Dr. Claire Hart goes over her research into how narcissism ruins teamwork. Primatologist Dr. Iulia Bădescu tells us how young chimpanzees invent tools and improve adult chimp designs. Marketing professor Vamsi Kanuri reveals how customers can become more loyal if their banks solve fraud cases. On Conspiracy Corner, political science professor Dr. Lee Kuhnle explains how the CIA ran a fake vaccination campaign in Pakistan to try to catch bin Laden. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(⁠Listen to Lee's podcast The Uncover Up here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.) Management professor Joanna Lin describes how happy hour with your coworkers can be a double-edged sword. David interviews ⁠Kelly Podlubny⁠ from Vancouver, Canada – 2025's ⁠World Laughing Champion⁠ –about his title and how laughter can be the best medicine. Behavioral science researcher ⁠George Melios⁠ shares ⁠his study showing that your politics are just as hot as your profile picture⁠. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:08) Tony Five (10:00) Dr. Claire Hart (20:00) Dr. Iulia Bădescu (30:00) Vamsi Kanuri (39:50) Dr. Lee Kuhnle (49:50) Joanna Lin (59:50) Kelly Podlubny (1:09:50) George Melios (1:19:11) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cognitive neuroscientist ⁠Utkarsh Gupta⁠ reveals ⁠how a simple illusion can unlock your childhood memories⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

oreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ and David issue a retraction, then cover: ⁠Florida on alert for falling iguanas as Arctic air dives south⁠; and ⁠Gen X and baby boomers having morning sex makes them better workers⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reporter ⁠Erin McDowell⁠ explains how ⁠Gen Z skips traditional restaurant reviews and recommendations for social media ones⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David issue a retraction, then cover: Florida on alert for falling iguanas as Arctic air dives south; and Gen X and baby boomers having morning sex makes them better workers. Cognitive neuroscientist Utkarsh Gupta reveals how a simple illusion can unlock your childhood memories. Reporter Erin McDowell explains how Gen Z skips traditional restaurant reviews and recommendations for social media ones. Social development researcher Dr. Nina Chmielowice-Szymanski tells David that popularity is not just something for children, it remains important among young adults too. Organizational neuroscience professor Sebastiano Massaro weighs in on companies potentially monitoring staff through wearable devices. Marketing professor Dr. Prachi Gala describes the consequences of a CEO apologizing with 'I' over 'we'. Emily the Recruiter⁠ (Emily Durham) explains how to get a raise, why offices are similar to high schools, how to apply for a job, and more. (⁠Check out the podcast Clock In with Emily Durham here⁠.) Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:25) Tony Five (10:00) Utkarsh Gupta (20:00) Erin McDowell (30:00) Dr. Nina Chmielowice-Szymanski (39:50) Sebastiano Massaro (49:50) Dr. Prachi Gala (59:50) Emily (Durham) the Recruiter pt. 1 (1:09:50) Emily (Durham) the Recruiter pt. 2 (1:19:14) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Conspiracy Corner, professor of conspiracy studies Nathan Radke tells the many tales of ⁠Hedy Lamarr⁠ – the most beautiful woman in the world and the godmother of modern technology. ⁠Listen to Nathan's podcast The Uncover Up here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ tornadoes into The Last Show with the following stories: ⁠Tribunal rules deducting stolen candy from BC man’s security deposit allowed⁠; and ⁠San Francisco to hold a rally for the cat killed by a self-driving car⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Experimental psychology researcher Gabriella Petruzzello reveals ⁠how disgust sensitivity is linked to a sexual double standard⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Social psychology researcher ⁠Jerry Richardson⁠ outlines ⁠the do-gooder dilemma: to disclose or not to disclose good deeds⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent Tony Five tornadoes into The Last Show with the following stories: Tribunal rules deducting stolen candy from BC man’s security deposit allowed; and San Francisco to hold a rally for the cat killed by a self-driving car. Social psychology researcher Jerry Richardson outlines the do-gooder dilemma: to disclose or not to disclose good deeds. Experimental psychology researcher Gabriella Petruzzello reveals how disgust sensitivity is linked to a sexual double standard. Psychology professor Robin Edelstein explains why being single is linked to lower well-being in two different cultures. On Conspiracy Corner, professor of conspiracy studies Nathan Radke tells the many tales of Hedy Lamarr – the most beautiful woman in the world and the godmother of modern technology. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(Listen to Nathan's podcast The Uncover Up here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.) Trainer of school psychologists Dr. Bradley Smith describes how his study found that challenging outdoor fun boosts youth development. Listen up! Management and organization professor Dr. Dani Yin says what an exclamation point does for your text. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:29) Tony Five (10:00) Jerry Richardson (20:00) Gabriella Petruzzello (30:00) Robin Edelstein (39:50) Nathan Radke pt. 1 (49:50) Nathan Radke pt. 2 (59:50) Dr. Bradley Smith (1:09:50) Dr. Dani Yin (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Microbiome researcher ⁠Dr. Sean Gibbons⁠ tells us what the frequency and length of our bathroom time says about our health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gen Z journalist ⁠Hannah Alper⁠ explains ⁠why her generation is addicted to location sharing⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Vet Talk – or Pet Talk – ⁠Dr. Cliff Redford⁠ covers pet related items: ⁠Cats can get dementia too, and here are the signs to look out for⁠; ⁠California bans cat declawing with signing of a new bill⁠; and ⁠Study evaluates the impact of fresh, human-grade food on senior dog health⁠. ⁠⁠⁠Check out Cliff's podcast Vet Life here⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Alan Davis⁠ – director for ⁠Center for Psychedelic Drug Research and Education⁠ – reveals that ⁠psilocybin therapy is linked to lasting depression remission even five years after treatment⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tech analyst ⁠Carmi Levy⁠ joins David on It's Time For Technology Time with stories: Study concludes cybersecurity training doesn't work⁠; ⁠Manufacturer issues kill command to smart vacuum after user stops it from collecting data, then the user revived it with custom hardware and software⁠; ⁠NASA's quiet supersonic jet takes flight⁠; and ⁠Nintendo wins lawsuit against player who kept streaming pirated Switch games⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ bashes head-first into the show with the following stories: ⁠Louvre's video surveillance password was 'LOUVRE', post-heist report reveals⁠; and ⁠'Vibe coding' to be named Collins dictionary’s word of the year⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent Tony Five bashes head-first into the show with the following stories: Louvre's video surveillance password was 'LOUVRE', post-heist report reveals; and 'Vibe coding' to be named Collins dictionary’s word of the year. Dr. Alan Davis – director for Center for Psychedelic Drug Research and Education – reveals that psilocybin therapy is linked to lasting depression remission even five years after treatment. Tech analyst Carmi Levy joins David on It's Time For Technology Time with stories: Study concludes cybersecurity training doesn't work; Manufacturer issues kill command to smart vacuum after user stops it from collecting data, then the user revived it with custom hardware and software; NASA's quiet supersonic jet takes flight; and Nintendo wins lawsuit against player who kept streaming pirated Switch games. Microbiome researcher Dr. Sean Gibbons tells us what the frequency and length of our bathroom time says about our health. Gen Z journalist Hannah Alper explains why her generation is addicted to location sharing. On Vet Talk – or Pet Talk – Dr. Cliff Redford covers pet related items: Cats can get dementia too, and here are the signs to look out for; California bans cat declawing with signing of a new bill; and Study evaluates the impact of fresh, human-grade food on senior dog health. (⁠⁠Check out Cliff's podcast Vet Life here⁠⁠.) Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:12) Tony Five (10:00) Dr. Alan Davis (20:00) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (30:00) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (39:50) Dr. Sean Gibbons (49:50) Hannah Alper (59:50) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (1:09:50) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (1:19:13) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SBS Swiss Business School professor ⁠Michael Gerlich⁠ explains how ⁠using AI for 'cognitive offloading' has negative effects⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's science news for The Rogerson Erudition with professor ⁠Jesse Rogerson⁠ covering stories: ⁠A continent is splitting in two, the rift is already visible, and a new ocean is set to form⁠; Large study finds memory problems are surging in adults under 40⁠; How record-breaking hurricane Melissa became a monster overnight⁠; and ⁠Artificial neuron that 'whispers' to real brain cells created in amazing first⁠. ⁠⁠Check out Jesse's book Daydreaming in the Solar System here⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Step aside huge romantic gestures! On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, therapist and social worker ⁠Gary Direnfeld⁠ and David go over ⁠ways to cultivate a mindset of micro-romance⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ discusses ⁠the recent NYC election⁠ and ⁠how actor Jesse Eisenberg is donating a kidney to a stranger⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Philosophy professor ⁠Martin Peterson⁠ weighs on ⁠whether AI can have morality⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's science news for The Rogerson Erudition with professor Jesse Rogerson covering stories: A continent is splitting in two, the rift is already visible, and a new ocean is set to form; Large study finds memory problems are surging in adults under 40; How record-breaking hurricane Melissa became a monster overnight; and Artificial neuron that 'whispers' to real brain cells created in amazing first. (⁠Check out Jesse's book Daydreaming in the Solar System here⁠.) SBS Swiss Business School professor Michael Gerlich explains how using AI for 'cognitive offloading' has negative effects. Philosophy professor Martin Peterson weighs on whether AI can have morality. Foreign correspondent Tony Five discusses the recent NYC election and how actor Jesse Eisenberg is donating a kidney to a stranger. Step aside huge romantic gestures! On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, therapist and social worker Gary Direnfeld and David go over ways to cultivate a mindset of micro-romance. Marketing professor Sarah Lee reveals why a quest for a psychologically rich life may lead us to choose unpleasant experiences. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:11) Jesse Rogerson pt. 1 (10:00) Jesse Rogerson pt. 2 (20:00) Michael Gerlich (30:00) Martin Peterson (39:50) Tony Five (49:50) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (59:50) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (1:09:50) Sarah Lee (1:19:16) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emily the Recruiter⁠ (Emily Durham) explains how to get a raise, why offices are similar to high schools, how to apply for a job, and more. Check out the podcast Clock In with Emily Durham here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Going over pop culture news, media personality ⁠Caitlin Green⁠ brings us: ⁠Grim-keeping, a Gen Z dating trend for haters⁠; ⁠Lily Allen and the chaos of her non-monogamous marriage gone bad⁠; and ⁠David Harbour accused of harassment and bullying on the Stranger Things set⁠. ⁠Listen to Caitlin co-hosting The Jann Arden Podcast here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ crashes into the show covering the following stories: ⁠Gravedigger of the Year says doing his job is the 'biggest honor'⁠; and ⁠Tyra Banks is launching 'hot ice cream'⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices