The Last Show with David Cooper

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

Behavioral science researcher ⁠George Melios⁠ shares ⁠his study showing that your politics are just as hot as your profile picture⁠. 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'. 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.) Behavioral science researcher George Melios shares his study showing that your politics are just as hot as your profile picture. 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.) Marketing professors Goldar Chefor and Ellis Chefor reveal that the 'beauty bias' in the service industry is inconsistent and sometimes backfires. Psychology researcher Tobias Harvey describes the spill-over effects of nature visits on daily happiness. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:31) Tony Five (10:00) Caitlin Green pt. 1 (20:00) Caitlin Green pt. 2 (30:00) George Melios (39:50) Emily (Durham) the Recruiter pt. 1 (49:50) Emily (Durham) the Recruiter pt. 2 (59:50) Goldar Chefor & Ellis Chefor (1:09:50) Tobias Harvey (1:19:05) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Planetary chemistry researcher ⁠Dr. Amy Hofmann⁠ explains what ⁠recently discovered oxygen isotopes on Mars tell us about the planet's early climate⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ from London, England and David talk about their Halloween weekends. David describes line-dancing, and Tony brings up ⁠a national tragedy his friend directly experienced⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dawn Dines from ⁠Stamp Out Spiking⁠ goes over how ⁠two-thirds of spiking victims do not speak out about their experience⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Economics professor ⁠⁠Dr. Eric Kam⁠⁠ hammers home that you shouldn't spend more than you have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clinical psychology researcher ⁠Simone Goldberg⁠ reveals ⁠the interpersonal benefits of sexual mindfulness⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astrobiologist ⁠Dr. Sarah Rugheimer⁠ covers the following space-related news stories: Halloween fireballs could signal increased risk of cosmic impact or airburst in 2032 and 2036⁠; and Astronomers discover hidden 'moon' shadowing Earth⁠. Check out Sarah's Audible Original Searching for Extraterrestrial Life here⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astrobiologist Dr. Sarah Rugheimer covers the following space-related news stories: Halloween fireballs could signal increased risk of cosmic impact or airburst in 2032 and 2036; and Astronomers discover hidden 'moon' shadowing Earth. (⁠Check out Sarah's Audible Original Searching for Extraterrestrial Life here⁠.) Planetary chemistry researcher Dr. Amy Hofmann explains what recently discovered oxygen isotopes on Mars tell us about the planet's early climate. Economics professor ⁠Dr. Eric Kam⁠ hammers home that you shouldn't spend more than you have. Clinical psychology researcher Simone Goldberg reveals the interpersonal benefits of sexual mindfulness. Biomedical engineering professor Charlie Ren describes how tiny living robots made from lung cells could one day deliver medicine inside your body. Psychology researchers Dr. Rachel Leshin and Reut Shachnai share how a sense of support helps fuel children's ambitions to become political leaders. Dawn Dines from Stamp Out Spiking goes over how two-thirds of spiking victims do not speak out about their experience. Foreign correspondent Tony Five from London, England and David talk about their Halloween weekends. David describes line-dancing, and Tony brings up a national tragedy his friend directly experienced. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:15) Dr. Sarah Rugheimer (10:00) Dr. Amy Hofmann (20:00) Dr. Eric Kam (30:00) Simone Goldberg (39:50) Charlie Ren (49:50) Dr. Rachel Leshin & Reut Shachnai (59:50) Dawn Dines (1:09:50) Tony Five (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Science communicator Dan Riskin joins David for The Science Appliance. The two discuss Dan's belly button lint problem and David declares 'winningest' a word. Dan regales us with details of his trip to the Galápagos, and describes a harrowing tale of being stung by a jellyfish. Even with all of that, the two still make time to cover the following science stories: How to keep your eyes dry when cutting onions; and Breaking news: it's safe to breathe through your butt! ⁠Sign up for Dan's weekly science newsletter The Bat Signal⁠ by clicking here⁠. Alternate podcast title: Urine For A Jelly Sting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cognitive scientist ⁠⁠Mark Miller⁠⁠ explains ⁠⁠a theory on why horror films help us manage uncertainty⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Conspiracy Corner, political science professor Dr. Lee Kuhnle brings up ⁠the many strange and bizarre CIA assassination attempts of Fidel Castro⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out Lee's podcast The Uncover Up here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Environmental economist ⁠Eyal Frank⁠ reveals to David and Tony Five ⁠the many benefits of bats⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent from the UK ⁠Tony Five⁠ covers some actual, current, and relevant news by discussing ⁠⁠Prince Andrew being stripped of his royal title⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychology professor ⁠⁠Igor Grossmann⁠⁠ shares ⁠⁠the key to making wise choices⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent from the UK Tony Five covers some actual, current, and relevant news by discussing ⁠Prince Andrew being stripped of his royal title⁠. Cognitive scientist ⁠Mark Miller⁠ explains ⁠a theory on why horror films help us manage uncertainty⁠. Psychology professor ⁠Igor Grossmann⁠ shares ⁠the key to making wise choices⁠. Leisure researcher ⁠Emily Messina⁠ examines ⁠how Dungeons & Dragons is more than just a game⁠. Environmental economist Eyal Frank reveals to David and Tony the many benefits of bats. For Conspiracy Corner, political science professor Dr. Lee Kuhnle brings up the many strange and bizarre CIA assassination attempts of Fidel Castro. (⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out Lee's podcast The Uncover Up here⁠⁠⁠⁠.) For Halloween, social psychologist ⁠Frank McAndrew⁠ tells David why people pay good money to have the living daylight scared out of them. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:18) Tony Five (10:00) Mark Miller (20:00) Igor Grossmann (30:00) Emily Messina (39:50) Eyal Frank & Tony Five (49:50) Dr. Lee Kuhnle pt. 1 (59:50) Dr. Lee Kuhnle pt. 2 (1:09:50) Frank McAndrew (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David interviews ⁠Kelly Podlubny⁠ from Vancouver, Canada – 2025's ⁠World Laughing Champion⁠ –about his title and how laughter can be the best medicine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Vet Talk (or is it Pet Talk?), ⁠Dr. Cliff Redford⁠ reports on: Why the rise of 'fur baby' culture is fueling overtreatment and major animal welfare issues⁠; ⁠Study links cockroach infestations to higher household allergens and endotoxins⁠; and ⁠Paralysis ticks prefer heads and necks of pets⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On It's Time For Technology Time, tech analyst ⁠Carmi Levy⁠ covers the following stories: ⁠Airbnb Rolls out anti-party system for Halloween⁠; Nike says its first 'powered footwear' is like an e-bike for your feet⁠; Son asked Tesla's Grok AI chatbot about soccer, his mother says it told him to send nude pics⁠; and ⁠US TikTok deal was supposed to close today⁠ (it didn't). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Therapist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laurel van der Toorn⁠⁠ goes over ⁠when to tell a friend you don't like their significant other, and when you shouldn't⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On It's Time For Technology Time, tech analyst Carmi Levy covers the following stories: Airbnb Rolls out anti-party system for Halloween; Nike says its first 'powered footwear' is like an e-bike for your feet; Son asked Tesla's Grok AI chatbot about soccer, his mother says it told him to send nude pics; and US TikTok deal was supposed to close today (it didn't). Therapist ⁠⁠⁠⁠Laurel van der Toorn⁠ goes over when to tell a friend you don't like their significant other, and when you shouldn't. David interviews Kelly Podlubny from Vancouver, Canada – 2025's World Laughing Champion –about his title and how laughter can be the best medicine. On Vet Talk (or is it Pet Talk?), Dr. Cliff Redford reports on: Why the rise of 'fur baby' culture is fueling overtreatment and major animal welfare issues; Study links cockroach infestations to higher household allergens and endotoxins; and Paralysis ticks prefer heads and necks of pets. Social psychology researcher Christophe Gagné reveals how the science is complicated on the matter of whether pets make us happier. Mycology professor ⁠⁠Dr. Monika Fischer⁠⁠ explains ⁠⁠how fire-loving fungi help forests heal⁠⁠. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:11) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (10:00) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (20:00) Laurel van der Toorn (30:00) Kelly Podlubny (39:50) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (49:50) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (59:50) Christophe Gagné (1:09:50) Dr. Monika Fischer (1:18:57) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, therapist and social worker ⁠Gary Direnfeld⁠ tackles the topic of parents' expectations of children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professor of communication studies ⁠Dr. Stephen Monteiro⁠ reveals how ⁠smartphones manipulate our emotions and trigger our reflexes⁠. ⁠Find out more from Stephen's book Needy Media here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychology professor ⁠Dr. Claudia Haase⁠ explains human synchronization to Tony Five and David and describes how ⁠spouses from less privileged backgrounds tend to share more synchronized heartbeats⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ ransacks the show with offbeat news: The furloughed IRS lawyer living out his dream of being a hot dog vendor⁠; and Ohio bill would ban AI from marrying humans and owning property⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For science news astrophysicist and professor ⁠Jesse Rogerson⁠ joins the show for stories: People who love horror movies tend to exhibit certain personality traits⁠; ⁠Romantic partner status determines changes in fertility desires⁠; Short exercise intervention helps teens with ADHD manage stress⁠; and ⁠Study links mysterious lights in the sky to historic nuclear tests⁠. ⁠Check out Jesse's book Daydreaming in the Solar System here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For science news astrophysicist and professor Jesse Rogerson joins the show for stories: People who love horror movies tend to exhibit certain personality traits; Romantic partner status determines changes in fertility desires; Short exercise intervention helps teens with ADHD manage stress; and Study links mysterious lights in the sky to historic nuclear tests. (Check out Jesse's book Daydreaming in the Solar System here.) Foreign correspondent Tony Five ransacks the show with offbeat news: The furloughed IRS lawyer living out his dream of being a hot dog vendor; and Ohio bill would ban AI from marrying humans and owning property. Psychology professor Dr. Claudia Haase explains human synchronization to Tony and David and describes how spouses from less privileged backgrounds tend to share more synchronized heartbeats. For Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, therapist and social worker Gary Direnfeld tackles the topic of parents' expectations of children. Professor of communication studies Dr. Stephen Monteiro reveals how smartphones manipulate our emotions and trigger our reflexes. (Find out more from Stephen's book Needy Media here.) Psychology PhD student Botond László Kiss answers the question of why people enjoy horror movies. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:31) Jesse Rogerson pt. 1 (10:00) Jesse Rogerson pt. 2 (20:00) Tony Five (30:00) Dr. Claudia Haase & Tony Five (39:50) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (49:50) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (59:50) Dr. Stephen Monteiro (1:09:50) Botond László Kiss (1:19:16) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychology of education professor ⁠Neil Humphrey⁠ informs David why ⁠school isolation rooms are damaging pupil well-being⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Ana Catalano Weeks⁠ reveals that ⁠successful career women still shoulder the majority of the 'mental load' at home⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Creative writing lecturer ⁠Alice Vernon⁠ explains ⁠why we keep hunting ghosts, and what it says about us⁠. Check out Alice's book Ghosted here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bioengineering PhD Candidate ⁠⁠Lara Weed⁠⁠ says that ⁠⁠a shift to 'permanent standard time' could prevent strokes and obesity⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Five⁠ – correspondant étranger – brings top stories: New public toilets make you watch ads to get toilet paper⁠; and ⁠Police officer charged after going for pizza instead of responding to a shooting⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices