The Last Show with David Cooper

Happy New Year! David's top stories: Russia fines "gay-looking" partygoers; and Breathalyzer designer gets caught by breathalyzer. Then it's Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday (on a Thursday) with Gary Direnfeld with the heartfelt topic of: words of wisdom. Zoology professor Tim Coulson from Oxford explains how the humble octopus could give rise to the next civilization if humans die out. Finally, It's Time For Technology Time with Carmi Levy. Topics covered: Trump urging the Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban; Greece prevents children from doom scrolling; "smart" microwaves; CES 2025; and more. Segments: (00:25) Introduction (01:59) Russia fines "gay-looking" partygoers (05:30) Breathalyzer designer gets caught by breathalyzer (08:44) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (20:04) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (30:45) Tim Coulson pt. 1 (40:14) Tim Coulson pt. 2 (52:49) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (1:04:30) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (1:15:09) Carmi Levy pt. 3 (1:26:16) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David gives a quick update, then covers stories: Radioactive Floridian roads; and High-viz vest chicken. After that, it's Sex, Et Cetera with sex educator Samantha Bitty who shares a sobriety milestone with the show and then discusses sober sex. Veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford shows up for Pet Talk and covers a recent case of "avian bird flu" caused by a dog's diet and the alarming increase of pet exposure to cocaine since 2019. Comedian Natalie Norman chats about New Year's Eve and other holidays. Finally, professor Alan Fowler explains his recent article on the history of gift-giving. We'll see you in 2025! Segments: (00:26) Introduction (02:00) Monologue (3:29) Radioactive Floridian roads (7:11) High-viz vest chicken (10:16) Samantha Bitty pt. 1 (22:23) Samantha Bitty pt. 2 (34:04) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (45:52) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (57:18) Natalie Norman pt. 1 (1:07:56) Natalie Norman pt. 2 (1:19:08) Alan Fowler (1:30:18) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David's top stories: Flat Earther admits he's wrong; and Murder solved by Google Street View. Then it's Pop Cultured, Like Fungus with Caitlin Green, media personality and co-host of The Jann Arden Podcast. David and Caitlin discuss whether OnlyFans is cheating. After that, it's Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday (on a Thursday) with Gary Direnfeld on the very personal topic of dealing with the imminent death of loved ones. Economics professor Eric Kam explains president-elect Trump's recent comments about Canada becoming the 51st state. Finally, It's Time for Technology Time with Carmi Levy on Google's latest in AI, ChatGPT Search's general availability, and more. Segments: (00:24) Introduction (2:03) Flat Earther admits he's wrong (5:07) Murder solved by Google Street View (8:47) Caitlin Green pt. 1 (18:37) Caitlin Green pt. 2 (29:48) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (39:45) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (49:19) Eric Kam (1:00:47) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (1:11:24) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (1:22:37) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David shares how his cat Tomato loves, and has these top stories: NY town uses laser on crows; and Googly eye vandals. Then, it's The Science Appliance with Dr. Dan Riskin and the two discuss how David is a bad science communicator, how coffee can extend your life, and how math can help you move your mattress. (Sign up for Dan's newsletter here.) After that, it's neurologist, physicist, and author Kelly Clancy on how games have changed the world. Nathan Radke joins the show for Conspiracy Corner and sheds light on the drone hysteria in New Jersey. (Check out Nathan's podcast The Uncover Up here.) Finally, it's Sex, Et Cetera with Samantha Bitty with topics: New Years smooches and holiday expectations. Segments: (00:26) Introduction (02:00) NY town uses laser on crows (05:12) Googly eye vandals (08:48) Dan Riskin pt. 1 (20:22) Dan Riskin pt. 2 (32:28) Dan Riskin pt. 3 (45:08) Kelly Clancy (55:57) Nathan Radke pt. 1 (1:05:50) Nathan Radke pt. 2 (1:16:59) Samantha Bitty (1:26:12) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday (on a Thursday) with social worker Gary Direnfeld. Gary and David discuss dealing with difficult family members: setting boundaries and managing the pushback. Dr. Claire Guest of Medical Detection Dogs shares how she uses dogs to sniff out cancer. After that, it's sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty on orientations – sexual and relationship – for Sex, Et Cetera. Finally, It's Time For Technology Time with expert Carmi Levy. Topics discussed: Google's new quantum computing chip; a "green bubble" update from Apple; Amazon to sell cars; and more. (Drop Tony Five a line by leaving a voicemail at +1-888-505-6644 or at [email protected]!) Segments (00:26) Introduction (01:39) Gary Direnfeld (12:30) Gary Direnfeld, cont'd (22:59) Claire Guest (35:11) Samantha Bitty (46:13) Samantha Bitty, cont'd (57:10) Carmi Levy (1:07:36) Carmi Levy, cont'd (1:18:35) Carmi Levy, cont'd (1:30:35) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David's top stories: Star Trek plate legal mixup; Dead salmon hats for orcas; and Italian nun arrested for mafia ties. Then, it's surprising ant facts and more on The Science Appliance with Dan Riskin. (Sign up for Dan's newsletter here.) Former olympic skier Allison Forsyth goes over an alarming report showing coaches' positive views on hazing. Lunar geologist Kevin Cannon tells us how much asteroids are worth. After that, it's Dr. Thorsten Grohsjean with his research on the hidden tension when coworkers compete. Finally, soul coach Vivian Osal explains past life regression therapy to a somewhat skeptical David. (Tony Five was out sick, so send him a get well email: [email protected]!) Segments (00:26) Introduction (01:38) Star Trek plate legal mixup (04:30) Dead salmon hats for orcas (06:57) Italian nun arrested for mafia ties (10:01) Dan Riskin (20:57) Dan Riskin, cont'd (30:32) Dan Riskin, cont'd (41:00) Allison Forsyth (53:05) Kevin Cannon (1:02:59) Dr. Thorsten Grohsjean (1:15:14) Vivian Osal (1:23:31) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and foreign correspondent Tony Five's top story: The CEO of UnitedHealthcare killed in cold blood. After that, veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford goes over a rare tapeworm infecting pets that could harm you. (Check out Dr. Cliff's new podcast here.) Then it's Therapy Thursday's on a Wednesday (...on a Thursday) with Gary Direnfeld and the topic is: avoiding crisis after retirement. Psychology professor Derek Arnold shares research on the pink elephant test and outlines what aphantasia is – something he and David both share. Finally, It's Time For Technology Time with Carmi Levy who brings up an AI-assisted air traffic controller and more. Note: the show will be airing Mondays and Thursdays until the new year. Segments (00:26) Introduction (02:00) Tony Five (10:43) Dr. Cliff Redford (21:50) Gary Direnfeld (31:21) Gary Direnfeld, cont'd (41:57) Professor Derek Arnold (52:16) Professor Derek Arnold, cont'd (1:04:05) Carmi Levy (1:14:10) Carmi Levy, cont'd (1:25:30) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David's top stories: Banana costumes held ransom by russian mob; and Oxford's 2024 Word of the Year. Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David discuss the impact of being a picky eater, and then try out something new: Uncle Agony. Costa Manolchev at the University of Exeter Business School shares coping strategies for dealing with workplace bullying. Futurist Nikolas Badminton conveys his view on 2025 being the Year of Hope. The sexy penpal returns with Tony Five. Segments (00:26) Introduction (01:49) Banana costumes held ransom by russian mob (05:33) Oxford's 2024 Word of the Year (09:08) Tony Five (19:26) Tony Five, cont'd (29:58) Tony Five, cont'd (41:53) Costa Manolchev (51:36) Costa Manolchev, cont'd (1:03:04) Nikolas Badminton (1:13:49) Tony Five with the sexy penpal (1:22:20) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and foreign correspondent Tony Five describe their Thanksgiving in New York City. After that, it's "back to the basics" with a condom crash-course with sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty on Sex, Et Cetera. Astrobiologist and professor Sarah Rugheimer explores the question of whether Mars could one day be hospitable to human life. Optometry and vision professor Lyndon Jones talks about continuous drug delivery by a new kind of contact lens. Workplace resilience expert Allison Graham shares how 2025 is set to bring a potential manager crash. Segments (00:26) Introduction (01:59) Tony Five (09:44) Tony Five, cont'd (20:37) Samantha Bitty (30:44) Samantha Bitty, cont'd (41:56) Sarah Rugheimer (52:31) Sarah Rugheimer, cont'd (1:02:51) Lyndon Jones (1:13:36) Allison Graham (1:24:13) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and foreign correspondent Tony Five do a sign-off before their week of 2024 Thanksgiving festivities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The show begins with The Science Appliance with Dr. Daniel K. Riskin. David surprises Dan with a special guest, and they cover naming a Canadian lunar rover and why some bugs are so shiny. David and Dan discover in real-time a wild revelation about Dan's feet. (Subscribe to Dr. Riskin's newsletter here.) British musician Noemi Oberhauser discusses men wanting her for her apartment overlooking a football stadium. Foreign correspondent Tony Five completes his reporting from Gdansk, Poland. The sexy pen pal returns. Producer Dani joins us for Dani's Crime Den and shares silly crime stories of the day. Biological sciences professor Mark Fitzpatrick talks about traits we inherit from our parents. Segments (00:26) Introduction (01:10) The Science Appliance with Dan Riskin and special guest (13:06) The Science Appliance with Dan Riskin, cont'd (24:46) David and Dan Riskin with a wild revelation (34:50) Noemi Oberhauser (44:19) Tony Five (52:46) Tony Five, cont'd with the sexy pen pal (1:04:43) Dani's Crime Den (1:14:51) Mark Fitzpatrick (1:24:44) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David opens by covering a deadly spider breeding season with Emma Teni, spider keeper at the Australian Reptile Park. Foreign correspondent Tony Five continues his reporting from Gdansk, Poland. After that, It's Time for Technology Time with expert Carmi Levy, and he and David chat about Twitter/X's fall and Bluesky's rise. Dr. Jason Dyck outlines how a weight-loss drug was found to shrink heart muscle in mice and human cells. Raina Zhang at NYU Stern shares how unfair decisions by AI could make us indifferent to bad behavior by humans. Natalia Kononov explains her research showing that being kind can boost your attractiveness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David reads some fan emails and DMs. Top stories: Swedish bananaphobia; and The potato cartel. After that, it's Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday with Gary Direnfeld. Gary treats us to his odyssey of getting new Internet, then the two cover the topic of tiny spats or microfights. Foreign correspondent Tony Five does some real foreign corresponding and joins the show reporting live from Gdansk, Poland. Workplace expert Cal Jungwirth walks through someone getting in trouble for posting that they hated Mondays online. Registered nutritionist Lianne Phillipson talks about the nutrition and diet of astronauts on the International Space Station. (Check out Lianne's podcast EAT THIS with Lianne.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David talks about his "mood of the day." Then, top stories: People stuck on an amusement park ride; and Emus on the loose (that's "ee-MOOS"). David's cat Tomato makes an appearance. After that, UK-based foreign correspondent Tony Five discusses upcoming travels. Sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty tackles the question, "How do I know if I'm polyamorous?" on Sex, Etc. Dr. Natalie Spadafora shares her research showing students are ruder now in the classroom than they were before the pandemic. Elaine Hoan describes the findings from her excellently named paper showing women like being single more than men. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David's top stories: Macaques on the loose; Airport raccoon drops from ceiling; and Bear costume insurance fraud. Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David share their dreams. Toronto-based comedian Natalie Norman hosts Sex Smells. (Self-explanatory, they talk about sexual attraction based on smell.) After that it's Francis Syms for Cyber Slice with Syms, covering unfair decisions by AI potentially making us indifferent to bad behavior. Finally, it's Taylor Swift content. (You're welcome, producer Dani – resident Swiftie). It's lecturer Dr. Chris Koenig-Woodyard on Taylor visiting Toronto followed by economist Moshe Lander on "Swiftonomics." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The show begins with The Science Appliance with Dan Riskin. (Sign up for Dan's newsletter here.) Dan proposes that everything we thought we learned about Uranus might be wrong, and discusses how AI's progress could be slowing. After that, it's Conspiracy Corner with conspiracy theory expert Nathan Radke. (Check out Nathan's podcast The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast.) Nathan paints the picture of how we got to the current testimony before congress that the US is running secret UAP programs. Jingle-based contributor and foreign correspondent Tony Five and David chat about Thanksgiving. Psychology research professor Dr. Galena Rhoades goes over age gaps in relationships. Marketing professor David Soberman talks about toy company Mattel's pornography-based faux pas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent Tony Five discusses his character Blanta. David shares how Tony accidentally interviewed a... bad person. (Don't worry, the interview never made it to air.) After that, It's Time For Technology Time with Carmi Levy and he and David chat about the unfortunate news about the voice actor famous for 'You've Got Mail!', new technology for Amazon delivery drivers, and more. Author Diana McCallum tells us about her new book, Sex Lives of Superheroes. Marketing and psychology professor Sam Maglio goes over his study showing missed deadlines lead people to judge work more harshly. Estate lawyer Jonathan Ng educates us on what happens to your pets when you pass on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this show Foreign correspondent Tony Five Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday with Gary Direnfeld Marketing professor Leonard Berry – Do no harm: Researchers help doctors identify words they should never say to patients Behavioural addiction professor Dr. Mark Griffiths – I research sexual perversions and paraphilias - here's what we’ve learned about them Cybersecurity expert Francis Syms on cyber crime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David has a special musical surprise for foreign correspondent Tony Five. Then, it's Sex, Etc. with sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty. David asks what ever happened to 1-900 numbers. The two discuss recovering from an fidelity breach. Scientist Dhananjay Thakur shares his research on a novel way to prevent mosquitoes from having sex, to stop the spread of dengue fever. Dr. Joseph Dzierzewski from The National Sleep Foundation explains some findings on the dangers of drowsy driving. Finally, Ricardo Wolff at INNOCEAN Berlin talks about digital condoms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The show starts with bat biologist Daniel Riskin on The Science Appliance. David gushes over an AI toilet camera startup. Dan talks about vampire bats (surprise). Fish tongue parasites are mentioned. UK-based foreign correspondent Tony Five and David give themselves Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday. After that, Tony's Ahead of the Curve (In Reverse) as he discovers the band New Kids On The Block. A "sexy pen pal" calls the show from the north of England and tells us of the craft of writing erotic letters. Michelle Hanlon, attorney at space law breaks down what it means to be a space lawyer, and where the field is headed with the increasing commercialization of space. Assistant professor of computer science Matthew Guzdial discusses using video games to test AI models' ingenuity. We're off Monday, so we'll catch you on November 12th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David opens The Last Show with tech expert Carmi Levy on It's Time For Technology Time. Topics discussed: A post-election Google search cliché; The government of Canada forcing TikTok to shutter its doors; A fired Disney employee; and more. David's hero and the sh*ttiest CEO around Scott Hickle describes his startup Throne that snaps pics of your poop, mixes them with AI, and improves your gut health. Foreign Correspondent Tony Five hops on to give Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday. Psychology professor Norman Farb discusses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and cycles of depression with David. Psychiatry professor Dr. Bernard Lerer shares his promising study showing that psilocybin (magic mushrooms) could be a viable treatment option for OCD and Tourette's syndrome. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent Tony Five discusses the United Kingdom's response to the election. David and Tony play AFY-TSY: Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self Yesterday. Sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty joins David for Sex, Etc. After answering rapid fire sex questions, Samantha outlines some baselines for what you ought to say to people when breaking up with them. After that, we tackle when it might be a good idea to see a therapist on Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday with Gary Direnfeld. Meteorologist and paleoclimate modeler Dr. Alex Farnsworth shares predictions for how and when humans and mammals will face extinction. Associate professor of psychology Adriano Lameira goes over a hypothesis of where kissing comes from. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David give birth to a new segment AFY-TSY: Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self Yesterday (see album cover). David loses it. Veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford tells the sad tale of Peanut the Squirrel. Rat exterminator Kurtis Brown from Orkin Canada shares that Toronto is the "rattiest" city in the country. Psychology professor Luke Hyde shares study results stating parenting affects kids' brains differently at different ages. Recent biology grad Emma Kominek who works in wildlife rehab reveals the most Canadian animals. The show's producer Dani joins David for Dani's Crime Den. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent Tony Five – having a great day – tells the tale of the Poo Hands Girlfriend. David goes off on what to do to prepare for a future bad day. Sex worker and model Katija Cortez educates us on controlled cheating. Postdoctoral research fellow studying animal behavior Dr. Erin Siracusa shares her findings that keeping fewer friends protects aging monkeys from disease. Professor of ecology at Oxford Dr. Rob Salguero-Gómez shares his (complementary) findings that species which are more social live longer. Toronto-based comedian Natalie Norman and David chat about adult hobbies. Canadian ghost hunter Curtis Riersgard introduces himself and his trade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent Tony Five confirms the so-called "infinite monkey theorem" has been disproven. Then, it's The Science Appliance (complete with a theme song) with science communicator Dan Riskin. David tells Dan that the color brown isn't real, and the two discuss geostationary orbits and the horrors of the daylight to standard time switch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David discuss Halloween in the UK vs. North America. Physics professor Neil Johnson dives into his study on how hate speech spread online after the 2020 US election. Psychology and neuroscience lecturer Dr. Pablo Arias-Sarah shares his research on how AI filters can influence our perceived attractiveness. Biological sciences professor Bruce Jayne tells David how an invasive Python in Florida can eat larger prey than previously thought. Finally, writer and and voice actor Emily Kellogg gives us an introduction to Parkdale Haunt – a horror fiction podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Conspiracy Corner on The Last Show and David interviews political science professor Dr. Lee Kuhnle about the strange disappearance of Korean Air Lines Flight 007 in the 1980s. (Check out Lee's podcast The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast.) 15 year old reporter Wyatt Sharpe describes what it's like to be a young journalist. David shares what heights of fame he wants to reach with London-based foreign correspondent Tony Five. On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday Gary Direnfeld tells us when it's a bad idea to go to therapy. Finally, it's poet and english professor at the University of Toronto, Ian Williams on how to talk to people when you live alone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David's top stories: a cheese heist; the Timothée Chalamet lookalike contest in NYC; and a new mascot for the Vatican. Carmi Levy joins the show for It's Time For Technology Time and discusses an AI daydreaming and one startup's claims of linking dreaming brains. Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David review crisps (chips) around the world! Professor of marketing at Baylor University Jim Roberts shares his new study that reveals people turn to social media out of weakness, not ego. Finally, marine geophysicist and distinguished professor emeritus at UC Santa Barbara Ken Macdonald tells us how to spot the early signs of Earth's sixth ocean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David's top stories: Lily Allen's foot income; A $1.5M art banana; and Apple awarded just $250. Foreign correspondent Tony Five discuss why TV actors put their shoes in the bed, embarrassing workplace stories, and the Madison Square Garden political rally. New York and Berlin-based comedian Annick Adelle goes over their time at a dancing meditation retreat (complete with nude hot springs). The show's producer Dani walks David through a clickbait article. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cultural history professor Nathan Radke joins for Conspiracy Corner and shares the strange tale of Paul Bennewitz, a cautionary one of skepticism gone too far. (Check out Nathan's podcast The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast.) London-based foreign correspondent Tony Five and David discuss American Thanksgiving and the long pause between telling an off colour joke and it being received – either well or badly. Tech expert Carmi Levy joins for It's Time for Technology Time to go through a myriad of headlines from the IT sector. University of Sussex professor emeritus of animal behaviour and cognition Karen McComb goes over research on cat communication. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David's top stories: White blobs on Canada's shores; AI radio hosts in Poland; and Aussie woman wedged upside down. David concludes the thrilling saga of sheep noises in his apartment with foreign correspondent Tony Five. Tony explains that someone yelled "Not my king!" at King Charles in Australia. ETH Zurich postdoctoral researcher in experimental atmospheric physics, Dr. Sandro Vattioni shares his research on injecting diamond dust into the atmosphere to cool the planet. US economist Daniel Hamermesh breaks down his findings on high school yearbook photos predicting longevity. Columnist at Inc. Jessica Stillman says the secret to productivity may be working less. Toronto-based comedian Natalie Norman and David discuss Halloween costumes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David shares a sheep dilemma with producer Dani, who then lists: The subtle signs someone has a low opinion of you. Dr. Justin Barterian explains how a quarter of adults in the US think they have undiagnosed ADHD, but only 13% have sought out a diagnosis. David asks social worker Gary Direnfeld who a sober person is in social situations without drinking on Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday. The founders of The Puppy Sphere join the show to discuss puppy therapy and puppy yoga. Dr. Anna Fiveash answers the question: Does listening to music make you more productive at work. Foreign correspondent Tony Five delves deeper into David's sheep problems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David returns from time off. The show rebrands as The Last Show. David's top stories: a man who got unlucky with a dolphin; a three minute time limit on hugs; and the Georgia sheriff who called the cops on Burger King. Erotic expert Kelly Swartz explains how to talk to your kids about sex. David shares his most recent weight loss technique with foreign correspondent Tony Five, and the two discuss food. Senior research assistant at The Canadian Museum of Nature Paul Sokoloff goes over space lichens at Mars analog stations. King's College London professor of drug use, genetics, and psychosis Marta Di Forti explains how cannabis leaves molecular marks on DNA which are linked to psychosis. Professor Makarand Mody at Boston University, an expert in hospitality marketing, speaks to how some travellers are falling out of love with Airbnb. Do you like the show's changes? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David says goodbye for a short while. A heavily sedated foreign correspondent Tony Five joins the show having just visited the dentist. David and Tony discuss the state of politics in the United Kingdom and the US. Astrobiologist professor Sarah Rugheimer talks about what's really behind newly detected possible life signs on Venus, and educates us on Dyson spheres (no, they're not vacuum cleaners). Sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty relays how she ended up in an accidental sexting situation on Sex, Et Cetera. Psychology PhD candidate at the University of Durham, Louise Hanson shares her research on how women from western countries are less confident about their bodies than other women. Cat mom Areli tells her story of returning a mattress to Costco after five years of use. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David calls producer Dani. Determining whether Dani dislikes David, they go through eight subtle behaviours someone who doesn't like you will display. London-based foreign correspondent Tony Five shares what he makes of the riots in England. Comedian Natalie Norman talks about stand-up comedy, seeing David in Canada, cat sitting, and more. PhD student in theoretical philosophy at Lund University, Sweden, Melina Tsapos discusses her paper: Should We Worry About Conspiracy Theorists Rejecting Experts? Associate physics professor at the Technical University of Denmark, Kaare H. Jensen tells David what kind of paper produces the worst paper cuts. Joe Fraser from the NHS in London talks about social prescribing and why it's good for your health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The show starts with The Science Appliance with bat biologist Dan Riskin. Dan and David talk about how they hung in Toronto last week. Dan goes over the deadliest paper cuts. Foreign correspondent Tony Five goes into a wild tale of a date gone wrong due to a near-homonym. David reveals how he dates with IBS. Another bat biologist, assistant professor of urban ecology at CUNY, Dr. Joanna Coleman warns of endangered bats being sold as decorations on Etsy. Doctoral student with the Division of Speech, Music & Hearing at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Axel Ekström shares his research on how chimpanzees may be capable of speech. Mathematician and author Amandine Aftalion shares facts you don't know about sports and science from her book of the same name. As is Friday tradition, David sings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David calls producer Dani to chat about cockroaches and reality survival shows. Nathan Radke joins for Conspiracy Corner and tells us why people rushing out to by 'medbeds' is a cautionary tale. (Check out Nathan's podcast The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast.) Foreign correspondent Tony Five gives us another installment of TRTTTA: Tony's Random Topics To Talk About. Tissue engineers Dr. Sheila MacNeil from the University of Sheffield and Dr. Muhammad Yar from COMSATS University Islamabad share their new, novel baldness remedy breakthrough. Economics professor Dr. Eric Kam at Toronto Metropolitan University has a spirited debate with David about greedflation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David interviews technology expert Carmi Levy on It's Time For Technology Time. Carmi goes over powered pants, US border agents now needing warrants to search phones, the video game voice actor strike, and Elon Musk sharing a manipulated video on Twitter. After that, foreign correspondent Tony Five talks about the Southport tragedy. Tony brings a new game to the show: Tony's Random Things To Talk About (TRTTTA). Therapist Gary Direnfeld joins the show for Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday to discuss bad mouthing. Simpsons fanatic Chris Brazeau talks about the times the cartoon predicted the future. Finally, Ernestine Perkins from Purr & Bark Talent talks about what a pet talent agency can do for your dog or cat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David explains that NYC stinks this summer and calls producer Dani. Dani goes over eight habits of low quality people who never move forward in life. Assistant professor of psychology at MacEwan University Scott Semenyna explains his research that shows bisexual woman have dark personality traits, similar to straight men. Then, it's Sex, Et Cetera with sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty. Samantha discusses how and when we should set our friends up on dates. Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David chat about The Burning Man Event. Medicine professor at the University of Colorado James DeGregori talks about the risk of cancer increasing as we age and its link with inflammation. Finally, bioinformatician from the University of Bath, Benjamin Padilla-Morales walks us through research showing size doesn't matter for mammals with bigger brains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David jumps into a discussion with foreign correspondent Tony Five about ChatGPT's potential financial losses and an incident with the Manchester police. David takes the Trolly Problem and modifies it for high gravity situations. After that, it's Sam McKee, a doctoral researcher in history & philosophy of science at Manchester Metropolitan University on his article on how we'll need to modify our DNA to settle on other planets. Chicago-based Jennifer Peepas, author of advice blog Captain Awkward gives us tips for going home for the holidays when your family is a bit much. Graduate from the University of Waterloo in physics & astronomy Ben Nichol talks about an element created with a new kind of particle beam, and a newly discovered super Jupiter and hot Jupiter. Finally, intern Zach Zhang talks about gen Z's yearning for pre-digital dating. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David covers a story about cocaine sharks, then calls producer Dani who shares common phrases that selfish people say. After that, it's The Science Appliance with science communicator Dan Riskin. Dan talks about a recent car part theft he fell victim to. David talks about "ninja rocks." Then it's Sex, Et Cetera with sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty. The two discuss how early childhood sexual shame can shape adulthood kinks and interests. David overshares, Samantha goes flush. London-based foreign correspondent Tony Five takes an interest in David's vacation and his father's friend. Finally, it's the latest outrageous stories from the travel industry on Travel, Travel, Travel with vacation expert Claire Newell, president of Travel Best Bets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David's top stories: A depressed black bear in Florida; Salmon sperm facials; and A physicist honored very, very late. After that, It's Time For Technology Time with tech expert Carmi Levy. Carmi and David cover the CrowdStrike-caused outages, Pornhub "pulling out" of Nebraska, and Apple telling users not to use Google Chrome. Then, foreign correspondent Tony Five and David discuss fish odor syndrome (trimethylaminuria), Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential race, and accent discrimination. Dr. Shir Atzil shares her research about how "super synchronizers" are more attractive. Finally, it's Ten Questions About NASCAR From An Idiot Who Knows Nothing About NASCAR with news manager and morning news anchor at 640 Toronto, Dave Bradley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David's top stories: Orange lobster avoids slaughter; Harvard study says aliens may walk among us; and 14ft boa constrictor found in NY plumbing. Then, professor of electrical engineering and computer science at University of Michigan, Rada Mihalcea dives into her research seeking to interpret dog barks using AI. After that, San Francisco-based stand-up comedian Natasha Vinik talks about men who play guitar in the bedroom, comedy roasts, and her recent breakup. Then foreign correspondent Tony Five and David go over the greatest days in Internet history. Finally, iHeartRadio Talk Network producer and beard wearing Tony Tedesco shares a study claiming men with beards make better romantic partners. As is now custom at the end of the week, David sings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shirking his duty to go over the offbeat news of the day, David calls producer Dani to go over ten subtle ways to tell if someone dislikes you. Then, science communicator at the department of physics at University of Guelph, professor Orbax talks about lava tubes and bases on the moon and an icy and newly discovered planet. After that it's Proverbial Provincial News with foreign correspondent Tony Five. Finally, Toronto-based comedian Natalie Norman and David discuss web browser tab addiction, and the Burning Man festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Because of a slow news day, David calls producer Dani to go over eight morning habits of unsuccessful people. After that, it's tardy therapist Gary Direnfeld for Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday. David shares the concept of a "bank account of goodwill," and Gary talks about yelling. Richard Binzel, a professor of planetary science at MIT, educates us on a special meteorite's 100th birthday. Veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford goes over an awful story of a dog poisoned by narcotics. (Don't worry, the puppy is okay!) Foreign correspondent Tony Five, feeling wistful, discusses public pools and Trump's VP running mate. Tony hatches a plan to become rich on OnlyFans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David's top stories: Brawl at the gynecologist office; The US national anthem, drunk; and Planet Stank. Then, Triin Randloo joins David to discuss her dating website SizeHim.com – which takes in a picture of a man's privates and predicts his size and shape. Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David try out SizeHim, and talk about how your super powers can be your "super weaknesses." After that, it's Sex, Et Cetera where sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty covers how to have a loving exit from a relationship. Finally, it's Jason "The Germ Guy" Tetro on whether ancient germs could trigger a plague today and how the mayor of Paris will swim in the polluted Seine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David's top stories: Space urine to space water; Etsy bans sex toys; and The curious case of hugging robbers. Music publicist and commentator Eric Alper discusses a K-pop AI experiment and the future of artificial intelligence in music. Licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist Chase Cassine goes over functional freeze. (Check out Chase's book The Sweetest Therapy.) Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David chat about the weekend's busy news cycle. Photographer Carmi Levy walks us through the dramatic photographs from the attempt on former president Trump's life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent Tony Five takes over the show. Tony's top stories: Mom's on mushrooms; and Dog-to-human communication with AI. After that, Stéphane Deschênes, the first Canadian President of the International Federation of Naturists discusses International Skinny Dip Day and shares his nude beach etiquette tips. Then, it's psychotherapist Jourdan Travers on the question: Are crushes in relationships harmless or concerning? Tony Five returns to go over two separate Biden gaffes. Toronto-based comedian Natalie Norman shares details about her karaoke birthday. Finally, intern Zach Zhang discusses Pokemon Go, and he and David dive into a clickbait article. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David's top stories: Nudists tackle pirate; Man stopped with 104 snakes in his pants; and British police dislike TV show named Piglets. Then, it's Conspiracy Corner with cultural history professor Nathan Radke. (Check out Nathan's podcast The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast.) David and Nathan touch upon the bizarre Havana Syndrome. After that, It's Time for Technology Time with Carmi Levy. Topics covered from the tech industry: A large password leak; A Ticketmaster data breach; The new social media app "noplace"; and Nintendo's promise not to use generative AI. After that, it's Dr. Jennifer K. Peterson, medical entomologist and assistant professor at University of Delaware on the "deadly" kissing bugs discovered in Delaware. Finally, it's London-based foreign correspondent Tony Five on Britain's soccer success and Trump threatening to jail a certain billionaire, if elected. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David's back from vacation with top stories: Spanish man takes six years off work unnoticed; and Mom steals candy from juvey. Then, it's The Science Appliance with Dan Riskin. Dan tells David how ants amputate their nest-mates, about a man getting stung by a bea in the eyeball, that high ceilings make bad students, and about "The Puppy Blues." After that, it's Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday with therapist and social worker Gary Direnfeld. David and Gary take on the serious topic of childhood sexual abuse, sparked by the article in the Toronto Star by Alice Munro's daughter. Finally, professor of global geophysics at University of Leeds Jonathan Mound discusses how the Earth's core has slowed so much it's moving backward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices