The Last Show with David Cooper

Psychology and sexuality researchers ⁠Dr. Sari van Anders⁠ and ⁠Carolina de Barros⁠ describe how ⁠romantic and platonic relationships might be more similar than you'd think⁠. 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. Creative writing lecturer Alice Vernon explains why we keep hunting ghosts, and what it says about us. (Check out Alice's book Ghosted here.) Dr. Ana Catalano Weeks reveals that successful career women still shoulder the majority of the 'mental load' at home. Psychology of education professor Neil Humphrey informs David why school isolation rooms are damaging pupil well-being. Bioengineering PhD Candidate ⁠Lara Weed⁠ says that ⁠a shift to 'permanent standard time' could prevent strokes and obesity⁠. Psychology and sexuality researchers Dr. Sari van Anders and Carolina de Barros describe how romantic and platonic relationships might be more similar than you'd think. Senior lecturer in education Joanne Taberner discusses her study looking at why a third of new teachers quit within five years. Professor of human resource management Dr. Rebecca Greenbaum chats about the hidden impact of social media in the workplace. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:22) Tony Five (10:00) Alice Vernon (20:00) Dr. Ana Catalano Weeks (30:00) Neil Humphrey (39:50) Lara Weed (49:50) Dr. Sari van Anders & Carolina de Barros (59:50) Joanne Taberner (1:09:50) Dr. Rebecca Greenbaum (1:18:55) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychology professor ⁠Dr. Simon Howard⁠ reveals ⁠that white people dance worse under stereotype threat⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent ⁠⁠Tony Five ponders when exactly it is time to call time on a friendship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ and David are joined by modern European history professor ⁠Dr. Laura O'Brien⁠ to share ⁠the turbulent history of the royal jewels stolen during the Louvre heist⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For ⁠Noah vs. The Unknown⁠, tv host ⁠Noah Cappe⁠ tells the strange tale of the ⁠Ariel School UFO incident⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astrobiologist ⁠Dr. Sarah Rugheimer⁠ explains ⁠why comet 3I/ATLAS was catalogued for interstellar defense⁠ – and no, it's not aliens. ⁠Check out Sarah's Audible Original Searching for Extraterrestrial Life here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In advance of Halloween, social psychologist ⁠Frank McAndrew⁠ tells David why people pay good money to have the living daylight scared out of them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The show opens with astrobiologist Dr. Sarah Rugheimer explaining why comet 3I/ATLAS was catalogued for interstellar defense – and no, it's not aliens. (Check out Sarah's Audible Original Searching for Extraterrestrial Life here.) In advance of Halloween, social psychologist Frank McAndrew tells David why people pay good money to have the living daylight scared out of them. Psychology professor Dr. Simon Howard reveals that white people dance worse under stereotype threat. For Noah vs. The Unknown, tv host Noah Cappe tells the strange tale of the Ariel School UFO incident. Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David are joined by modern European history professor Dr. Laura O'Brien to share the turbulent history of the royal jewels stolen during the Louvre heist. Tony ponders when exactly it is time to call time on a friendship. Strategy and organizational theory professor Leda Stawnychko discusses why we fear conflict (and what to do about it). Cognitive psychology researcher Emily Ives decribes how people with dark personality traits can use touch to manipulate their partners. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:11) Dr. Sarah Rugheimer (10:00) Frank McAndrew (20:00) Dr. Simon Howard (30:00) Noah Cappe (39:50) Laura O'Brien & Tony Five (49:50) Tony Five (59:50) Prof. Leda Stawnychko (1:09:50) Emily Ives (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On It's Time For Technology Time, tech expert ⁠Carmi Levy⁠ covers these stories: ⁠Amazon Web Services outage spotlights the global economy's fragile foundation⁠ (and causes Tony Five's smart bed to attack him); Steve Wozniak, Prince Harry and 800 others seek ban on AI 'superintelligence'⁠; ⁠YouTube is rolling out a likeness detection tool to combat deepfakes⁠; ⁠Miami police have a drone-launching car that can drive itself⁠; and ⁠OpenAI launches its new Atlas web browser⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Economist ⁠Dr. Corinne Low⁠ reveals that ⁠domestic work inequality is a factor in economic disparity and marriage trends⁠. ⁠Check out Corinne's book Having It All here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Criminology researcher ⁠Mags Lesiak⁠ shares ⁠her findings that certain domestic abusers forge 'trauma bonds' before abuse begins⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ slams into the program with the following ridiculous news stories: ⁠Student handcuffed after AI system mistook bag of Doritos for a weapon⁠; and ⁠Wild bear stealthily enters California zoo and visits the bear exhibit⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mycology professor ⁠Dr. Monika Fischer⁠ explains ⁠how fire-loving fungi help forests heal⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent Tony Five slams into the program with the following ridiculous news stories: Student handcuffed after AI system mistook bag of Doritos for a weapon; and Wild bear stealthily enters California zoo and visits the bear exhibit. On It's Time For Technology Time, tech expert Carmi Levy covers these stories: Amazon Web Services outage spotlights the global economy's fragile foundation (and causes Tony Five's smart bed to attack him); Steve Wozniak, Prince Harry and 800 others seek ban on AI 'superintelligence'; YouTube is rolling out a likeness detection tool to combat deepfakes; Miami police have a drone-launching car that can drive itself; and OpenAI launches its new Atlas web browser. Mycology professor Dr. Monika Fischer explains how fire-loving fungi help forests heal. Economist Dr. Corinne Low reveals that domestic work inequality is a factor in economic disparity and marriage trends. (Check out Corinne's book Having It All here.) Criminology researcher Mags Lesiak shares her findings that certain domestic abusers forge 'trauma bonds' before abuse begins. Sociologist Dr. Wenhao Jiang tells us that words matter when it comes to wages and prestige linked to female-associated jobs. Music cognition researcher Dr. Iballa Burunat Perez informs David why the songs from our teens leave a lasting mark on us. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:36) Tony Five (10:00) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (w/ Tony Five) (20:00) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (30:00) Dr. Monika Fischer (39:50) Dr. Corinne Low (49:50) Mags Lesiak (59:50) Dr. Wenhao Jiang (1:09:50) Dr. Iballa Burunat Perez (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Vet Talk (or Pet Talk), ⁠Dr. Cliff Redford⁠ covers: ⁠Researchers aim to translate dog sounds with AI⁠; ⁠Study shows illicit fentanyl is poisoning pets⁠; and ⁠Older dog fathers linked to more new gene mutations in puppies⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Conspiracy Corner, professor of conspiracy studies Nathan Radke discusses halloween-themed urban legends. ⁠Check out Nathan's podcast The Uncover Up here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ crashes in with the following news stories: ⁠Family seeks a £180,000 tutor to turn one year-old son into an 'English gentleman'⁠; and ⁠UK drivers urged to keep sunglasses in their cars after clocks go back⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent Tony Five crashes in with the following news stories: Family seeks a £180,000 tutor to turn one year-old son into an 'English gentleman'; and UK drivers urged to keep sunglasses in their cars after clocks go back. On Vet Talk (or Pet Talk), Dr. Cliff Redford covers: Researchers aim to translate dog sounds with AI; Study shows illicit fentanyl is poisoning pets; and Older dog fathers linked to more new gene mutations in puppies. For Conspiracy Corner, professor of conspiracy studies Nathan Radke discusses halloween-themed urban legends. (Check out Nathan's podcast The Uncover Up here.) Social inequality researcher Dr. Fabian Kratz explains that by removing common biases, his study debunks the U-shaped happiness curve with age. Professor Xinyu Zhang describes how performance feedback boosts teamwork when it highlights shared challenges, not rankings. Organizational psychology professor Dr. Liu-Qin Yang reveals when stress helps – or hurts – at work. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:12) Tony Five (10:00) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (20:00) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (30:00) Nathan Radke pt. 1 (39:50) Nathan Radke pt. 2 (49:50) Dr. Fabian Kratz (59:50) Prof. Xinyu Zhang (1:09:50) Dr. Liu-Qin Yang (1:19:10) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ and David are joined by Bill Shea from distribution and collection at ⁠Toronto Water⁠ to chat about sewers, water treatment, and whether ⁠London, England's fatberg⁠ could happen in your city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author ⁠Josie Cox⁠ goes over ⁠the plight of the trophy husbands⁠. ⁠Find out about Josie's book Women Money Power here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From our mouths to your ear holes it's The Rogerson Report: Science News with astrophysicist ⁠Dr. Jesse Rogerson⁠ who covers stories: Study links 99% of heart attacks and strokes with four risk factors⁠; Some dogs are so ball-obsessed, it could mirror human addiction⁠; Tiny AI-powered eye implant helps the blind see again⁠; and Astronomers say 'no thank you' to giant mirrors in space to reflect sunlight at night⁠. ⁠Check out Jesse's book Daydreaming in the Solar System here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, ⁠Gary Direnfeld⁠ reveals how to avoid being held hostage by anxiety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychology researcher ⁠Dr. Steve Taylor⁠ ponders ⁠why exactly rich people tend to be more selfish⁠. You can find Steve's book DisConnected here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From our mouths to your ear holes it's The Rogerson Report: Science News with astrophysicist Dr. Jesse Rogerson who covers stories: Study links 99% of heart attacks and strokes with four risk factors; Some dogs are so ball-obsessed, it could mirror human addiction; Tiny AI-powered eye implant helps the blind see again; and Astronomers say 'no thank you' to giant mirrors in space to reflect sunlight at night. (Check out Jesse's book Daydreaming in the Solar System here.) Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David are joined by Bill Shea from distribution and collection at Toronto Water to chat about sewers, water treatment, and whether London, England's fatberg could happen in your city. On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, Gary Direnfeld reveals how to avoid being held hostage by anxiety. Author Josie Cox goes over the plight of the trophy husbands. (Find out about Josie's book Women Money Power here.) Psychology researcher Dr. Steve Taylor ponders why exactly rich people tend to be more selfish. (You can find Steve's book DisConnected here.) Audiovisual communication researcher Nikolaj Fišer shares how our bodies react to AI-generated music. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:35) Dr. Jesse Rogerson pt. 1 (10:00) Dr. Jesse Rogerson pt. 2 (20:00) Bill Shea & Tony Five (30:00) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (39:50) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (49:50) Josie Cox (59:50) Dr. Steve Taylor (1:09:50) Nikolaj Fišer (1:19:21) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony and David then discuss the weirdest friends they have. Forensic epistemology professor ⁠Rasmus Rosenberg Larsen⁠ questions ⁠whether there is such a thing as a psychopath⁠. Check out Rasmus's book Psychopathy Unmasked here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychology professor ⁠Dr. Shane Bench⁠ explains how ⁠boredom drives people to seek new experiences – even when they're unpleasant⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ opens the show with top stories: ⁠Aggressive sea otter bites California surfer and hijacks their surfboard⁠; and ⁠Police break up a LEGO theft ring, recovering hundreds of beheaded figurines⁠. Tony and David then discuss the weirdest friends they have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent Tony Five opens the show with top stories: Aggressive sea otter bites California surfer and hijacks their surfboard; and Police break up a LEGO theft ring, recovering hundreds of beheaded figurines. Tony and David then discuss the weirdest friends they have. Forensic epistemology professor Rasmus Rosenberg Larsen questions whether there is such a thing as a psychopath. (Check out Rasmus's book Psychopathy Unmasked here.) Psychology professor Dr. Shane Bench explains how boredom drives people to seek new experiences – even when they're unpleasant. Reporter Kelsey Vlamis describes how Gen Z is desperate for landlines – and are creating their own makeshift versions with cellphones. Future-of-work reporter ⁠⁠⁠Tim Paradis says don't panic: AI isn't here for your job (yet). Associate professor of marketing Fabrizio Di Muro reveals how payroll-delivered emergency savings accounts could be a solution to your financial stress. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:46) Tony Five pt. 1 (10:00) Tony Five pt. 2 (20:00) Rasmus Rosenberg Larsen pt. 1 (30:00) Rasmus Rosenberg Larsen pt. 2 (39:50) Dr. Shane Bench (49:50) Kelsey Vlamis (59:50) Tim Paradis (1:09:50) Fabrizio Di Muro (1:19:05) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On The Science Appliance, evolutionary biologist ⁠Dan Riskin⁠ drops in for a podcast-only bonus episode of The Last Show. Dan talks about his upcoming – or perhaps current? – trip to The Galápagos Islands. The two discuss how neuroscientists found that musicians feel pain differently from the rest of us. Taping the show in advance of its release, David and Dan suffer from temporal displacement issues and can't wrap their heads around when "now" is. Sign up for Dan's weekly science newsletter The Bat Signal⁠ by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ and David discuss how ⁠academic researchers say a non-rat is responsible for Chicago's rat hole landmark⁠. David and Tony's conversation turns into how they can engage with increasingly ridiculous research paper authors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Communication professor ⁠⁠Dr. David Markowitz⁠⁠ shares his findings on how ⁠most people rarely use AI, and that dark personality traits predict who uses it more⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former rocket scientist and current stand-up comedian ⁠Sean Reilly⁠ talks about going from working on projectiles to punchlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Communication studies professor ⁠Dr. Leah Dajches⁠ explains how ⁠TikTok activity is linked to young women's views on body image and cosmetic surgery⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychology professor ⁠Dr. Jessica D. Ayers⁠ reveals ⁠why we help our friends when they need it⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David discuss how academic researchers say a non-rat is responsible for Chicago's rat hole landmark. David and Tony's conversation turns into how they can engage with increasingly ridiculous research paper authors. Communication studies professor Dr. Leah Dajches explains how TikTok activity is linked to young women's views on body image and cosmetic surgery. Psychology professor Dr. Jessica D. Ayers reveals why we help our friends when they need it. Communication professor ⁠Dr. David Markowitz⁠ shares his findings on how most people rarely use AI, and that dark personality traits predict who uses it more. Former rocket scientist and current stand-up comedian Sean Reilly talks about going from working on projectiles to punchlines. Philosophy professor Neil Levy reflects on why people fall for scams. Joseph Dahmen⁠ – director of the ⁠Biogenic Architecture Lab⁠ – tells David about ⁠the world's first mushroom-powered toilet⁠. Professor of communication ⁠⁠Dr. Amanda Denes⁠⁠ explains how ⁠affection deprivation may tell us why 'phubbing' (phone snubbing) harms relationship satisfaction⁠. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:32) Tony Five (10:00) Dr. Leah Dajches (20:00) Dr. Jessica D. Ayers (30:00) Dr. David Markowitz (39:50) Sean Reilly (49:50) Neil Levy (59:50) Joseph Dahmen (1:09:50) Dr. Amanda Denes (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On It's Time For Technology Time, tech journalist ⁠Carmi Levy⁠ covers: ⁠Leading financial institutions are worried about a looming AI bubble⁠ (note David's rant on time travel); ⁠Windows 10 security updates will end on Tuesday⁠; ⁠Paper finds that when you reward AI for success on social media, it becomes sociopathic⁠; and ⁠OpenAI's ChatGPT will soon allow erotic content for adults⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Media personality ⁠Caitlin Green⁠ discusses stories: ⁠Kim Kardashian drops 'pubic hair panties'⁠; ⁠Taylor Swift is a GoFundMe guardian angel⁠; and What are the best food combinations? ⁠Listen to Caitlin on The Jann Arden Podcast here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On ⁠⁠⁠⁠Noah vs. The Unknown⁠⁠⁠⁠, TV personality ⁠⁠⁠Noah Cappe⁠⁠⁠ and David spiritedly debate whether ⁠interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS is of alien origin⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ and David are joined by a special guest: David's girlfriend Miranda to chat about Thanksgiving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David are joined by a special guest: David's girlfriend Miranda to chat about Thanksgiving. On It's Time For Technology Time, tech journalist Carmi Levy covers: Leading financial institutions are worried about a looming AI bubble (note David's rant on time travel); Windows 10 security updates will end on Tuesday; Paper finds that when you reward AI for success on social media, it becomes sociopathic; and OpenAI's ChatGPT will soon allow erotic content for adults. Media personality Caitlin Green discusses stories: Kim Kardashian drops 'pubic hair panties'; Taylor Swift is a GoFundMe guardian angel; and What are the best food combinations? (Listen to Caitlin on The Jann Arden Podcast here.) On ⁠⁠⁠Noah vs. The Unknown⁠⁠⁠, TV personality ⁠⁠Noah Cappe⁠⁠ and David spiritedly debate whether interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS is of alien origin. Freelance reporter ⁠Matthew Alston and David celebrate International Bosses Day. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:40) Tony Five & Miranda (10:00) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (20:00) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (30:00) Caitlin Green pt. 1 (39:50) Caitlin Green pt. 2 (49:50) Noah Cappe pt. 1 (59:50) Noah Cappe pt. 2 (1:09:50) Matthew Alston (1:19:23) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Vet Talk or Pet Talk, veterinarian ⁠Dr. Cliff Redford⁠ talks Tony through his pet loss grief journey, shares about how to adopt a pet, and explains how ⁠climate stress in adolescence can weaken bumblebees for life⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ announces that ⁠ChatGPT will soon allow adults to have erotic interactions on the platform⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ecology and evolutionary biology professor ⁠Dr. Shelby Riskin⁠ explains how ⁠creatures buried in the soil for over a century burst back to life in the Toronto waterfront⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Therapist and social worker ⁠Gary Direnfeld⁠ and David discuss how to handle bad bosses on Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In science news, astrophysicist ⁠Dr. Jesse Rogerson⁠ covers: ⁠Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is spewing water like a cosmic fire hydrant⁠; ⁠Canada eying putting nuclear reactors on the moon⁠; and ⁠Geologists discover the first evidence of a 4.5 billion year-old proto-Earth⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent Tony Five announces that ChatGPT will soon allow adults to have erotic interactions on the platform. Ecology and evolutionary biology professor Dr. Shelby Riskin explains how creatures buried in the soil for over a century burst back to life in the Toronto waterfront. In science news, astrophysicist Dr. Jesse Rogerson covers: Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is spewing water like a cosmic fire hydrant; Canada eying putting nuclear reactors on the moon; and Geologists discover the first evidence of a 4.5 billion year-old proto-Earth. On Vet Talk or Pet Talk, veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford talks Tony through his pet loss grief journey, shares about how to adopt a pet, and explains how climate stress in adolescence can weaken bumblebees for life. Therapist and social worker Gary Direnfeld and David discuss how to handle bad bosses on Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:11) Tony Five (10:00) Dr. Shelby Riskin (20:00) Dr. Jesse Rogerson pt. 1 (30:00) Dr. Jesse Rogerson pt. 2 (39:50) Dr. Cliff Redford & Tony Five (49:50) Dr. Cliff Redford (59:50) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (1:09:50) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (1:19:24) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professor of medicine ⁠⁠Dr. Aaron Goodarzi⁠⁠ says why ⁠⁠he and his fellow scientists want your toenail clippings to help study (and fight) lung cancer⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cognitive neuroscientist ⁠Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath⁠ tells David about ⁠his study on twins showing IQ is more linked to your schooling than genetics⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former fighter pilot Ryan Graves from ⁠Americans for Safe Aerospace⁠ discusses how they're helping collect UAP reports as well as destigmatize the process of doing so. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices