The Last Show with David Cooper

David's top stories: A naked 5k run; and Jennifer Lopez sued for posting photos of herself. Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David receive Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY) dealing with sleep hygiene and spinal health. Psychological science researcher Dr. Mitch Brown explains when and why we choose physically strong leaders. Political scientist Dr. Paul Platzman shares his study revealing that diversity in your social circle may come with a surprising trade-off. Tony Five rejoins the broadcast just in time to interview sociolinguist Dr. Amanda Cole about Cockney rhyming slang. Comedian Natalie Norman and David discuss what people actually do when they travel. Dimana Atanassova explains that because people with psychopathic traits feel less pain, they assume you do too. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:00) The Naked 5k (06:16) J.Lo sued for pic of self (09:59) Tony Five pt. 1 (19:59) Tony Five pt. 2 (29:59) Dr. Mitch Brown (39:49) Dr. Paul Platzman (49:49) Dr. Amanda Cole & Tony Five (59:49) Natalie Norman (1:09:49) Dimana Atanassova (1:19:06) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The show opens with London-based foreign correspondent Tony Five reading a listener's texts. Tony's top story: British magic club rights a wrong. On Conspiracy Corner, Dr. Lee Kuhnle visats [sic] and goes over various papal conspiracies – past and present. (Check out Lee's podcast here.) Dr. Elisa Becker explains the difference between distaste and disgust, and what bacon and poop have in common. Psychology lecturer Dr. Jasmin Wertz shares how childhood maternal warmth predicts your key personality traits. Tony Five returns in time for caller Mike from Windsor to share his Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY). David gets angry when Mike's advice isn't really advice. Cancer epidemiologist Dr. Parveen Bhatti reveals that scrolling through screens at bedtime greatly increases your risk of insomnia. Atmospheric and oceanic sciences professor Brian Toon lists what would happen if WW3 broke out, and the safest countries to be in if it happens. Call us at 1-888-505-6644 to give yourself advice from your yesterday's self for tomorrow! Segments: (00:00) Intro (01:51) Tony Five (09:59) Dr. Lee Kuhnle pt. 1 (19:59) Dr. Lee Kuhnle pt. 2 (29:59) Dr. Elisa Becker (39:49) Dr. Jasmin Wertz (49:49) AFY-TSY: Mike from Windsor (59:49) Dr. Parveen Bhatti (1:09:49) Owen Toon (1:19:34) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent Tony Five revisits the Hertfordshire Harris hawk hero story from earlier in the week with the man himself, Steve Harris. Veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford tells us about his docuseries, Dr. Cliff – Worldwide Vet. Jessica Reif shares her research showing that people who use AI at work are perceived as lazier and less competent. Dr. Natalie Pennington says those that actually call their romantic partner their best friend are in the minority. Carmi Levy joins the show for It's Time For Technology Time. David rants about video projectors to Carmi, and the two cover the following stories: A countertop robot that cooks your meals for you; Pope Leo XIV names AI one of the reasons for his papal name; and Company now hires back human help after going all-in on AI. Etiquette expert Nick Leighton and David discuss whether it's rude to recline while seated on an airplane. (Check out Nick's etiquette podcast Were you raised by wolves? here.) Dr. Dean Miller explains a social media trend called "grounding". Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:59) Steve Harris & Tony Five (09:59) Dr. Cliff Redford (19:59) Jessica Reif (29:59) Dr. Natalie Pennington (39:49) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (49:49) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (59:49) Nick Leighton (1:09:49) Dr. Dean Miller (1:19:06) 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: WordPress CEO forces everyone to love pineapple on pizza; and Police find $600K in giant teddy bear during massage parlor raid. Entrepreneur Ramon van Meer reveals the sobering results from his test of customers paying more for American-made. On Conspiracy Corner, Nathan Radke gives an overview of the history of alien abductions and tells the Travis Walton story. (Check out Nathan's podcast here.) UK-based Foreign correspondent Tony Five gives us the latest provincial news. Sobriety coach Kelly France and David discuss addiction and sobriety. Dr. Jennifer Lansford explains that parental warmth – not poverty or danger – predicts positive world beliefs in adulthood. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:18) $600k found in teddy bear (04:58) CEO loves pineapple pizza (09:59) Ramon van Meer (19:59) Nathan Radke pt. 1 (29:59) Nathan Radke pt. 2 (39:49) Tony Five pt. 1 (49:49) Tony Five pt. 2 (59:49) Kelly France (1:09:49) Dr. Jennifer Lansford (1:19:06) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David tells foreign correspondent Tony Five about getting out of the wrong side of the bed. Tony talks about a criminal, "repeat offender" Swiss duck. Cognitive psychologist Dr. Arryn Robbins explains why AI images fool so many people. Psychiatry professor Dr. Eric Garland shares his study finding that mindfulness therapy reduces opioid craving and addiction. Brendan Case from Harvard's Human Flourishing Program illuminates how and when humans flourish with age. Then, it's Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday with Gary Direnfeld. Gary and David discuss how to rebuild your life after trauma. Forensic criminology researcher Dr. Miranda Baumann shares how mental illness doesn't exactly explain who owns or carries firearms. Segments (00:00) Introduction (02:06) Tony Five pt. 1 (09:59) Tony Five pt. 2 (19:59) Dr. Arryn Robbins (29:59) Dr. Eric Garland (39:49) Brendan Case (49:49) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (59:49) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (1:09:49) Dr. Miranda Baumann (1:19:06) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Five and David receive advice from their yesterday's selves for tomorrow, today (AFY-TSY). Tony talks about Steve Harris who caught the Harris Hawk terrorizing Hertfordshire. Couple Sam Sova and Kaitlyn Dattoria describe accidentally proposing to each other at the same time. Psychology professor Paul Eastwick shares his study showing women also prefer younger romantic partners. On Sex, Et Cetera, sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty and David go over things nobody teaches you about sex, but that you really ought to know. Sociology professor Chris Knoester explains that Americans overwhelmingly believe sports promote racial integration – but reality is more complex. Dr. Erez Freud reveals that AI can identify autism from tiny hand motion patterns. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:02) Tony Five pt. 1 (09:59) Tony Five pt. 2 (19:59) Sam Sova & Kaitlyn Dattoria (29:59) Paul Eastwick (39:49) Samantha Bitty pt. 1 (49:49) Samantha Bitty pt. 2 (59:49) Chris Knoester (1:09:49) Dr. Erez Freud (1:19:07) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The show opens with the triumphant return of London-based foreign correspondent Tony Five, who discusses his absence from the show. On It's Time For Technology Time, Carmi Levy goes over topics: VR makes medical treatment more bearable; People trust advice from ChatGPT more than lawyers; TikTok hit with a €530M fine; and Lyft Silver to keep your aging parents off the road. Conservation scientist Joe Roman explains why whale urine is so important to life in the sea. (Check out Joe's book Eat, Poop, Die: How Animals Make Our World.) On Noah vs. The Unknown, Noah Cappe tries to tell David his top ten UFO sightings of all time – David derails and they don't quite get through ten. Dr. Emily Impett explores sacrifice and strength in intercultural relationships. Sport coach James Thie shares why you should try "Jeffing" while running. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (00:45) Tony Five (09:59) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (19:59) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (29:59) Joe Roman (39:49) Noah Cappe pt. 1 (49:49) Noah Cappe pt. 2 (59:49) Dr. Emily Impett (1:09:49) James Thie (1:19:19) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The show opens with comedic musician Bungalow Jonathan (Jacob Anstey) on why he took a hiatus and what it means to be an artist. Professor Ken Hyland describes what happened when he pitted AI writing against student writing – and who came out on top. On Pet Talk, veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford explains why dogs consume doo-doo (Don't worry, Cliff's a vet. It's educational. We're not violating any broadcasting decency standards.) Dr. Michael Esterman shares his research showing that negative images hijack our attention and linger in our memory. Gabriela Küchler tells David that older adults reflect less on their personality traits than younger adults. Former WWE wrestling referee Jimmy Korderas joins the show. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:43) Bungalow Jonathan pt. 1 (09:59) Bungalow Jonathan pt. 2 (19:59) Ken Hyland (29:59) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (39:49) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (49:49) Dr. Michael Esterman (59:49) Gabriela Küchler (1:09:49) Jimmy Korderas (1:19:06) 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: 2nd grader accidentally orders over 70,000 lollipops; and Tourist impaled while climbing at the Colosseum. Comedian Aaron Karo goes over steps to make friends (and find a squad) as an adult. (Check out Aaron's Man Of The Year podcast here.) Dr. Emorie Beck explains that the secret to happiness... it all depends on who you are. Professor of conspiracy studies Nathan Radke joins David for Conspiracy Corner and describes the time in history when the United States almost fell victim to a fascist coup. (Check out Nathan's podcast The Uncover Up here.) On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, Gary Direnfeld and David cover the concept that you need to "adult up" and get your stuff done. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:17) Kid orders 70,000 lollipops (04:58) Colosseum tourist impaled (09:59) Aaron Karo pt. 1 (19:59) Aaron Karo pt. 2 (29:59) Emorie Beck (39:49) Nathan Radke pt. 1 (49:49) Nathan Radke pt. 2 (59:49) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (1:09:49) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (01:19:30) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The show opens with primatologist Dr. Jake Brooker on how chimpanzees and bonobos show empathy. Social personality psychologist Dr. Friedrich Götz explains that certain individuals show higher misinformation susceptibility. Angola Murdoch shares what it's like to be an aerialist and circus performer – a job a lot of us couldn't do. Marcia Bonato Warren goes over what functional freeze is, and how you can deal with it. Jacquelyn Harverson tells David that too much screentime can put young children at odds with their parents. Dr. Huanyu "Larry" Cheng shows off a high-tech sticker that can identify real human emotions. Animal lawyer V. Victoria Shroff reveals that a B.C. judge awarded custody of a pet in a divorce case. Guelph-based artiste extraordinaire Barbara Salsberg Mathews dines with David on her political meat art. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:31) Dr. Jake Brooker (09:59) Dr. Friedrich Götz (19:59) Angola Murdoch (29:59) Marcia Bonato Warren (39:49) Jacquelyn Harverson (49:49) Dr. Huanyu "Larry" Cheng (59:49) V. Victoria Shroff (1:09:49) Barbara Salsberg Mathews (1:19:25) 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: Luigi the Musical; and When the mayor of New York asked for photos of NYPD cops staring at their phones – the public delivered. Woodchopper Nicole Coenen chats about how she got started axing wood. (Check out Nicole's book Axe in Hand: A Woodchopper's Guide to Blades, Wood, and Fire.) Conservation scientist Lisa Wilkinson shares how she descends into the darkness of Alberta's largest bat cave to track a deadly bat fungus. Leyla Isik explains that AI is really bad at "reading the room". Toronto-based comedian Natalie Norman talks about being hit on after shows and at the thrift store. Therapeutic clown Mackenzie Muldoon of Red Nose Comedy tells us about her job. Psychology professor Dr. Martin Sellbom discusses how some people with psychopathic traits stay out of trouble, and why. Social psychologist Andrew Hales explains that narcissistic men enjoy being gossiped about – even when it's negative. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:30) Luigi the Musical (05:00) NYPD on their phones (09:59) Nicole Coenen (19:59) Lisa Wilkinson (29:59) Leyla Isik (39:49) Natalie Norman (49:49) Mackenzie Muldoon (59:49) Dr. Martin Sellbom (1:09:49) Andrew Hales (1:19:06) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The show opens with David's favorite new artist: American Idol contestant and Canadian musician Sophie Powers. (Check out her Idol appearance here.) After that, It's Time For Technology Time with Carmi Levy and topics: Ex-Disney worker who hacked menus gets hard time; World Password Day; Amazon launches their Kuiper internet satellites; and Netflix tries a new kind of subtitles. Grief and bereavement researcher Dr. Joshua Black shares his study showing most bereaved people dream of or sense the deceased. (Check out Joshua's podcast here.) Dr. Ashley Thompson explains how believing in the concept of soulmates can lead to post-breakup turbulence. Jack Kassewitz – lead researcher at SpeakDolphin.com – shares the news of an AI-powered dolphin translation launch, and how dolphins were found to make human vowel sounds. Planetary scientist Dr. Amanda Steckel reveals that an early Mars may have had rain or snow. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:26) Sophie Powers (09:59) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (19:59) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (29:59) Dr. Joshua Black pt. 1 (39:49) Dr. Joshua Black pt. 2 (49:49) Dr. Ashley Thompson (59:49) Jack Kassewitz (1:09:49) Dr. Amanda Steckel (1:19:06) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David talks about his cat, then covers top stories: ChatGPT update making the chatbot dangerously sycophantic pulled; and Turkish town of 25,000 gets involuntary high from cannabis burn. Perception psychologist Robert Walter-Terrill tells us that your microphone might be affecting your job prospects. On Conspiracy Corner, Dr. Lee Kuhnle explains the shadowy conspiracies (and pranks) that were the origins of The Men in Black. (Check out Lee's podcast here.) Therapist Gary Direnfeld discusses sleep hygiene on Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday. On Sex, Et Cetera, sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty outlines how to deal with sexual deflection. Tammy Lung, the owner of tinglesbar tells David about Toronto's first ASMR spa. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:27) ChatGPT dangerously sycophantic (05:40) Town high from cannabis burn (09:59) Robert Walter-Terrill (19:59) Dr. Lee Kuhnle pt. 1 (29:59) Dr. Lee Kuhnle pt. 2 (39:49) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (49:49) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (59:49) Samantha Bitty (1:09:49) Tammy Lung (1:19:06) 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: Workers warn of rat infestation in British nuclear plant; Fart spray causes chaos at carnival in Connecticut; and Man discovers he bought his own stolen car. Dr. Jessica Gaby describes the role smell has in our friendship preferences. On Noah vs. The Unknown, Noah Cappe tells David about the Voynich manuscript. Covering jobs most of us couldn't do, David asks performer Maggie Haze about being a fire eater. Jodi Wellman explains the psychology of wanting to leave things early. On Pet Talk, David explains his ballot situation to veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford. Cliff tells David why cats make good therapy animals (with some issues) and why some say it's not safe for dogs to drink from communal water bowls. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:39) Rats in nuclear plant (04:37) Fart spray carnival panic (06:42) Man buys own stolen car (09:59) Dr. Jessica Gaby (19:59) Noah Cappe pt. 1 (29:59) Noah Cappe pt. 2 (39:49) Maggie Haze (49:49) Jodi Wellman (59:49) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (1:09:49) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (1:19:24) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David talks about a missing ballot, then covers stories: Man discovers he bought his own stolen car; and ChatGPT CEO says "please" and "thank you" costs millions in computing power. Jodi Wellman explains the psychology of wanting to leave things early. On Pet Talk, David explains his ballot situation (again) to veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford. Cliff tells David why cats make good therapy animals (with some issues) and why some say it's not safe for dogs to drink from communal water bowls. (Check out Cliff's podcast here.) Caitlin Green, media personality and co-host of The Jann Arden Podcast joins the show on Pop Cultured, Like Fungus and shares why Justin Beiber is asking for change when it comes to paparazzi and why people think Katy Perry's new tour stinks. David and Caitlin go over what the Internet thinks people are 100% brainwashed into believing they need. Ovya Barani talks about her viral treadmill cat Oliver. (Follow Oliver here or here.) Dr. Avery Haviv reveals that YouTube game videos paradoxically decrease demand for games. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:37) Ballot rant (03:10) Man buys own stolen car (06:16) Politeness costs ChatGPT (09:59) Jodi Wellman (19:59) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (29:59) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (39:49) Caitlin Green pt. 1 (49:49) Caitlin Green pt. 2 (59:49) Ovya Barani (1:09:49) Dr. Avery Haviv (1:19:17) 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: Andy Warhol thrown out in Dutch town hall reno; and If you see a northern snakehead, cut off its head. Animal science professor Ermias Kebreab explains how he wants to use seaweed to dramatically reduce methane emissions from livestock. Clinical psychologist Dr. Ken Fogel shares with David that your pacing during phone calls has an explanation. TV host Noah Cappe joins the show for Noah vs. The Unknown and discusses how a recently discovered fingerprint from Stonehenge changes what we know about its origins. On Sex, Et Cetera, sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty and David explore your fantasies that you dare not share, and would not act on. Dr. Sarah Hennessy goes over her study on what happens to your brain when you hear nostalgic music. Then, it's professor James Roberts on social media trapping us in a cycle of loneliness. Finally, Canadian History Ehx podcast host Craig Baird brings us back to the times Niagara Falls ran dry. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:00) Warhol thrown out (05:43) Kill the northern snakehead (09:59) Ermias Kebreab (19:59) Dr. Ken Fogel (29:59) Noah Cappe (39:49) Samantha Bitty (49:49) Dr. Sarah Hennessy (59:49) James Roberts (1:09:49) Craig Baird (1:19:06) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The show opens with close relationships researcher Kirby Sigler on how expressing negativity improves support fromyou romantic partner. After that, It's Time For Technology Time with Carmi Levy with topics: The late Pope Francis' technology warning; Hertz using AI to inspect rental returns; Tesla accused of messing with odometers; and Google using AI to talk to dolphins. Dr. Olivia Harrison educates David on how anxiety is linked to reduced insight into your bodily sensations. Phil Lempert goes over the pepperoni price index and what that means for how consumers are feeling about the economy. Dr. Lily Moor from the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society shares the "monogamy superiority myth" and her research suggesting unconventional relationships are just as satisfying as monogamous ones. Author Lee Glickstein talks about his method for combatting stage fright. Advanced media professor Shelly Palmer discusses how young people are increasingly choosing AI romantic companions. David gives advice directly from his cat. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:48) Kirby Sigler (09:59) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (19:59) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (29:59) Dr. Olivia Harrison (39:49) Phil Lempert (49:49) Dr. Lily Moor (59:49) Lee Glickstein (1:09:49) Shelly Palmer (1:19:06) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The show opens with the latest international condiment scandal headline: Found Coffee owner Leighton Walters' turbulent Vegemite tale. Family science professor Matthew Johnson explains how many times of week is the sweet spot for sex, and how there's hope for sexless couples to be happy. On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, Gary Direnfeld and David discuss the therapy-related concepts of transference and countertransference. Dog behavior researcher Dr. Holly Root-Gutteridge tells us how dogs eavesdrop on people. René Mõttus goes over his research showing you life satisfaction and personality share strong genetic roots. On our continuing series of jobs you and David could probably never do, we interview death doula Roula Said about the job. Geophysicist and glaciologist Dr. Sasha Montelli shares his team's unprecedented discovery of a never-before-seen ecosystem under an Antarctic ice shelf. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:47) Leighton Walters (09:59) Matthew Johnson (19:59) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (29:59) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (39:49) Dr. Holly Root-Gutteridge (49:49) René Mõttus (59:49) Roula Said (1:09:49) Dr. Sasha Montelli (1:19:28) 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: Uber loses child, then isn't helpful at all; and YouTuber in Indian custody after attempting to visit an uncontacted indigenous tribe. On Conspiracy Corner, Nathan Radke and David chat about conspiracy theories saying Katy Perry faked her recent space mission. (Check out Nathan's podcast The Uncover Up here.) Human-computer interaction researcher Anna Fang explains how VR and AR simulations can help users practice stress management. Dr. Isaac Bogoch gives David the prognosis on how bad measles outbreaks are getting and what you can do about it. Author Chloe Combi says Gen Z women are increasingly in favor of age-gap relationships. Workplace psychology professor Craig Jackson goes over how the "work wife" is extinct, and how to bond with your co-workers in today's age. Finally, Yonah Budd and David discuss the signs that your loved one is grappling with addiction and how to help. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:38) Uber loses child (06:01) YouTuber arrested (09:59) Nathan Radke pt. 1 (19:59) Nathan Radke pt. 2 (29:59) Anna Fang (39:49) Dr. Isaac Bogoch (49:49) Chloe Combi (59:49) Craig Jackson (1:09:49) Yonah Budd (1:19:08) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David talks about forgetting to feed his cat, then cover's top stories: ChatGPT CEO says "please" and "thank you" costs millions in computing power; and Tennis player says of another, "She really smells bad". Astrobiologist Dr. Sarah Rugheimer describes what some scientists are calling the "strongest evidence yet" of life on a distant planet. Management professor Daniel Peat gives insight into contagious quitting. Musher (dogsledder) Willie Poll talks about her career of running dogs outside of Yellowknife. Owner of Alex the Great – the giant 30-pound therapy rabbit – Josh Row chats about his bunny. Dr. Ashley LeBaron-Black explains that obsession with money leads to poorer communication and lower marital satisfaction. Finally, social worker Yassie Pirani shares her study linking antidepressants to long-lasting genital numbness in young people. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:12) Politeness costs ChatGPT (05:50) Tennis player stinks (09:59) Dr. Sarah Rugheimer (19:59) Daniel Peat (29:59) Willie Poll pt. 1 (39:49) Willie Poll pt. 2 (49:49) Josh Row (59:49) Dr. Ashley LeBaron-Black (1:09:49) Yassie Pirani (1:19:19) 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: Nose-picking linked to Alzheimer's; and Ontario woman at her wits' end after squirrels damage her SUV... again. Technology expert Carmi Levy joins David on It's Time For Technology Time and goes over LinkedIn posting doll pictures from ChatGPT, AI slop and the dead Internet theory, and DoorDash using delivery robots. Dr. Andreas Tolias explains how he built a computer model of a mouse brain, and how that could give rise to digital twins. Food researcher Dr. Joshua Evans tells David about strange miso made in space. Mechanical engineers Randy Hurd, Zhao Pan, and Kavee Thurairajah announce that they cracked the problem of designing a zero-splashback urinal! Biologist Dr. Katerina Johnson discusses your gut bacteria and how probiotic supplements may reduce negative moods. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:39) Nose-picking & Alzheimer's (06:07) Squirrels damage SUV, again (09:59) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (19:59) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (29:59) Dr. Andreas Tolias (39:49) Dr. Joshua Evans (49:49) Randy Hurd, Zhao Pan & Kavee Thurairajah (59:49) Dr. Katerina Johnson pt. 1 (1:09:49) Dr. Katerina Johnson pt. 2 (1:19:10) 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: Sperm racing – the latest in sports betting; and Sports reporter faces backlash for picking up a woman on live TV. Cosmologist Dr. Alexander Ji gives insight into how stars die and create the stuff we're made of. Dr. Janet McMordie chats about her peculiar job as a surgical hand double, and about transitioning into creative work later in life. (Check out Janet's podcast Second Act Actors here.) On Pet Talk, veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford goes over breeds of cats you shouldn't own. (Check out Cliff's podcast here.) Dr. Matthew Lyle explains how workplace drama can bring people closer together. Dr. Sharyn Bistre Dabbah explores how optimistic and pessimistic medical detection dogs perform differently. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:36) Sperm racing (04:46) Sports reporter pickup (09:59) Dr. Alexander Ji (19:59) Dr. Janet McMordie pt. 1 (29:59) Dr. Janet McMordie pt. 2 (39:49) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (49:49) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (59:49) Dr. Matthew Lyle (1:09:49) Dr. Sharyn Bistre Dabbah (1:19:05) 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: Dystopian Silicon Valley crosswalk hack; and Agnostics are more neurotic. Gary Direnfeld joins the show for Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday. David reads A Narcissist's Prayer, and he and Gary discuss strategies for dealing with narcissists. Dr. Zachary Neal presents childfree living and how the number of nonparents who never want children is growing. Dr. Julian Givi explains that when you invite yourself somewhere, you're more welcome than you think. On Sex, Et Cetera, David asks Samantha Bitty whether inviting someone to a wedding is rude. (Check out Samantha's podcast here.) Finally, Boris Maciejovsky shares the nuances of whether knowing how much your co-workers make is good or not. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:00) Tech crosswalk hack (06:15) Neurotic agnostics (09:59) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (19:59) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (29:59) Dr. Zachary Neal pt. 1 (39:49) Dr. Zachary Neal pt. 2 (49:49) Dr. Julian Givi (59:49) Samantha Bitty (1:09:49) Boris Maciejovsky (1:19:10) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The show begins with Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY) with Eric from Guelph. (Call 1-888-505-6644 now to give your future self advice from today!) Chloe Yin from The University of Southern California goes over her research on the "ick". Dr. David Zweig describes the impact of people stealing credit for others' work. On Conspiracy Corner, Dr. Lee Kuhnle explains how oil companies launched a disinformation campaign around the 1980s to confuse voters about climate science. (Check out Lee's podcast here.) John Warner from the Marine Mammal Care Center tells David why sea lions are attacking people in the west coast. Writer Sari Caine shares why she left the chaos of NYC for small-town Tennessee. Finally, clinical psychologist Dr. Nicholas Lawless tells us how he found that pornography use leads to a decline in relationship satisfaction and stability. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:18) AFY-TSY: Eric from Guelph (09:59) Chloe Yin (19:59) Dr. David Zweig (29:59) Dr. Lee Kuhnle pt. 1 (39:49) Dr. Lee Kuhnle pt. 2 (49:49) John Warner (59:49) Sari Caine (1:09:49) Dr. Nicholas Lawless (1:19:06) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David's cat has a new friend. Top stories tonight: Rescued parrot screamed "f--- you" and was lured to safety with cigarettes (translation); and Dolphins communicate with a "fountain of pee". Neuroanesthesiologist Dr. Joseph Cichon gives an overview of how laughing gas appears to reduce depression. TV host Noah Cappe joins the show for Noah vs. The Unknown and chats about the mystery of Atlantis. Dr. Adelina Gschwandtner explains how pets can boost wellbeing as much as a spouse. Dr. Laura Lavertu reveals that we trust pets more than people to sell us things on the Internet. Lawyer Ian Hull urges us to add our pets to our will. Dr. Kelli King shares how swimming in cold water can change you on a cellular level. David plays a historic voicemail from his mother. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:15) Profane smoking parrot (06:12) Dolphin pee communication (09:59) Dr. Joseph Cichon (19:59) Noah Cappe pt. 1 (29:59) Noah Cappe pt. 2 (39:49) Dr. Adelina Gschwandtner (49:49) Dr. Laura Lavertu (59:49) Ian Hull (1:09:49) Dr. Kelli King (1:18:53) David's Mom's voicemail (1:19:31) 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: Geese terrorize an Ontario town; and The UK creates a "murder prediction" tool to identify those likely to kill. Astrophysicist Dr. Jesse Rogerson reveals a wild way to terraform the planet Mars. Technology expert Carmi Levy joins David on It's Time For Technology Time and covers stories: Tariff-related Nintendo Switch 2 delays; H&M using AI clones as models; Instagram requiring parental consent for kids to livestream; and more. Psychology researcher Dr. Leah Sharman explains how many young people mistakenly believe choking during sex can be done safely. Dr. Kerry Bowman describes how they've (kinda-sorta) brought back the dire wolf from extinction. Writer Gail Cornwall gives an overview of how her quaker parents were ahead of their time. Dr. Carlijn van den Boomen shares her study on pandemic-era children showing altered brain responses to facial expressions. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:26) Geese terrorize town (04:49) Murder prediction tool (09:59) Dr. Jesse Rogerson (19:59) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (29:59) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (39:49) Dr. Leah Sharman (49:49) Dr. Kerry Bowman (59:49) Gail Cornwall (1:09:49) Dr. Carlijn van den Boomen (1:19:28) 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: NASA's wasteful moon offer; and Viral trading cards of middle-aged men. Guelph-based artiste extraordinaire Barbara Salsberg Mathews dines with David on her political meat art. Ritvik Basant shares the news of four newly discovered and very strange nearby planets. On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, Gary Direnfeld tackles the topic of: getting along with your ex around the holidays (especially when kids are involved). Science communicator and former NASA insider Laura Faye Tenenbaum blows the lid on space sex and what space agencies might be hiding about the dirty deed. Mike Shekhtman and David discuss the "coffee cup test" that a potential boss might use during an interview. Journalist Kachelle Pratcher explains how moving in with her grandparents was the best decision of her life. David signs off strangely. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:13) Wasteful moon offer (05:28) Middle-aged trading cards (09:59) Barbara Salsberg Mathews (19:59) Ritvik Basant (29:59) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (39:49) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (49:49) Laura Faye Tenenbaum (59:49) Mike Shekhtman (1:09:49) Kachelle Pratcher (1:19:06) 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: Man arrested with seven emotional support tigers; and A diner's harrowing table rescue story. Dog researcher Holly Molinaro tells us we don't know our dogs as well as we think we do. On Conspiracy Corner, Nathan Radke and David goes over the history of Nessie – The Loch Ness Monster, and then shares potential new evidence of the mythical beast. (Check out Nathan's podcast The Uncover Up here.) Sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty joins the program for Sex, Et Cetera, and goes over the "ick" and attachment styles. (Check out Samantha's podcast here.) Sexual communication scholar Dr. Chelsea Reynolds explains the Internet's obsession with sexy chefs. Dr. Darwin Guevarra describes the surprising link between mindset and vaccine outcomes. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:23) Emotional support tigers (06:36) Table rescue story (09:59) Holly Molinaro (19:59) Nathan Radke pt. 1 (29:59) Nathan Radke pt. 2 (39:49) Samantha Bitty pt. 1 (49:49) Samantha Bitty pt. 2 (59:49) Dr. Chelsea Reynolds (1:09:49) Dr. Darwin Guevarra (1:19:01) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David talks about shelves, then covers top stories: Birthday card money thief; and Feral goldfish with herpes. Social psychologist Andrew Hales explains that narcissistic men enjoy being gossiped about – even when it's negative. The "ovaries professor" Suzannah Williams from Oxford discusses saving white rhinos by producing their eggs from ovarian tissue. Dr. Darren Schreiber outlines how brain activity reveals your political party while going grocery shopping. Psychologist Dr. Amy Hoffmann shows how victory can fuel sexual aggression in psychopathic men. Astronomer Andrea Weibel shares the strange observation that galaxies die earlier than we expected: just 700 million years after the Big Bang. Finally, Comedian Natalie Norman talks about how to get rich (or just slightly richer) selling your old junk. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:17) Birthday card thief (05:28) Goldfish herpes (09:59) Andrew Hales (19:59) Prof. Suzannah Williams (29:59) Dr. Darren Schreiber (39:49) Dr. Amy Hoffmann (49:49) Andrea Weibel (59:49) Natalie Norman pt. 1 (1:09:49) Natalie Norman pt. 2 (1:19:06) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The show opens with Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY) with Kacy and Robbie. (Call us at 1-888-505-6644 to give yourself advice from your yesterday's self for tomorrow!) After that, the world champion of spreadsheets Michael Jarman graces The Last Show with his presence. Jennifer Mills of Jennifer Mills News explains why she publishes a newspaper that's barely fit to print. On Pet Talk, veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford goes over the finding that 99% of dogs have behavioral problems, gives David free cat advice, and reveals the real cost of French bulldog ownership. (Check out Cliff's podcast here.) Dr. Masoud Kianpour discuss "brain rot". Neil Davenport says work is for pay, not for wellbeing. Finally, Dr. Geraint Harvey shares how personal trainers work unpaid like medieval serfs. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:02) AFY-TSY: Kacy & Robbie (09:59) Michael Jarman (19:59) Jennifer Mills (29:59) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (39:49) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (49:49) Dr. Masoud Kianpour (59:49) Neil Davenport (1:09:49) Dr. Geraint Harvey (1:19:06) 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: Booze makes fruit flies more attractive; and Do people have sex in space? Astrophysicist Dr. Jesse Rogerson goes over the evidence that we're trapped inside a black hole. (Check out Jesse's book Daydreaming in the Solar System here.) Carmi Levy joins for It's Time For Technology Time goes over the tech stories of the day including: Why ChatGPT makes stuff up; Facebook to show content from your actual friends; and the US TikTok ban deadline approaching. Caitlin Green, media personality and co-host of The Jann Arden Podcast joins the show on Pop Cultured, Like Fungus and discusses the men who are addicted to OnlyFans and "loud looking" – a new dating trend. Former homicide detective Hank Idsinga explains what his job was like. Finally, Åsa Engström speaks to the health benefits of a shvitz. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:00) Hot drunk fruit flies (06:17) Space sex (09:59) Dr. Jesse Rogerson (19:59) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (29:59) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (39:49) Caitlin Green pt. 1 (49:49) Caitlin Green pt. 2 (59:49) Hank Idsinga (1:09:49) Åsa Engström (1:19:06) 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 travel update then covers top stories: Amish stick up; and OnlyFans "chatter" scam lawsuit. Therapist Gary Direnfeld stops in for Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday. David describes an experience he had with a rideshare driver as he and Gary cover those moments in life where your problems are put in perspective. On Noah vs. The Unknown, Noah Cappe discusses The Great Sphinx and the ancient underground city of Derinkuyu. Geoff Tomaino explains how AI doesn't make a great research scientist. The Food Professor Dr. Sylvain Charlebois and David chat about coffee. Finally, Édouard Perron gives us just how much a homegrown hockey player is worth. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:23) Amish stick up (05:22) OnlyFans "chatter" scam (09:59) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (19:59) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (29:59) Noah Cappe pt. 1 (39:49) Noah Cappe pt. 2 (49:49) Geoff Tomaino (59:49) Dr. Sylvain Charlebois (1:09:49) Édouard Perron (1:19:06) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David's stuck in Miami. Our top stories: Space ads anger astronomers; and Busking deemed psychological torture. On Conspiracy Corner, Dr. Lee Kuhnle gets personal as he discusses with David how to talk to a conspiracy theorist. (Check out Lee's podcast here.) Journalist Jared Lindzon conveys the benefits of the four-day work week. Mechanical engineering professor Dr. Eric Diller explains how tiny magnetic robots could one day be brain surgeons who don't cut your skull. After that, it's Sex, Et Cetera with sex educator Samantha Bitty and topic: Breakup sex. (Check out Samantha's podcast here.) Dr. Sebastian Kurten goes over research showing that teens in poverty use social media more – but don't suffer more because of it. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:26) Space ads (04:56) Busking is torture (09:59) Dr. Lee Kuhnle pt. 1 (19:59) Dr. Lee Kuhnle pt. 2 (29:59) Jared Lindzon (39:49) Dr. Eric Diller (49:49) Samantha Bitty pt. 1 (59:49) Samantha Bitty pt. 2 (1:09:49) Dr. Sebastian Kurten (1:19:06) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The show opens with Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY) with Maya. (Call us at 1-888-505-6644 to give yourself advice from your yesterday's self for tomorrow!) Professor Luca Maria Aiello describes how urban highways are barriers to social ties. Dr. Katie Mehr and David extol the power of streaks. Social neuroscientist Julian Packheiser explains the lifelong impact of early touch. Zoology professor Tim Coulson from Oxford explains how the humble octopus could give rise to the next civilization if humans die out. David stokes the flames of the pineapple on pizza debate with Francis Woolf, owner of Lupa Pizza in Norwich that charges £100 for Hawaiian pizza. Social psychologist Kyle Conlon goes over his study on mate poaching. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:01) AFY-TSY: Maya (09:59) Luca Maria Aiello (19:59) Dr. Katie Mehr (29:59) Julian Packheiser (39:49) Tim Coulson pt. 1 (49:49) Tim Coulson pt. 2 (59:49) Francis Woolf (1:09:49) Kyle Conlon (1:19:30) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our top stories: Beavers bulldoze Czech bureaucracy; and The Excel world champion. Author Matthew Legge explains how you're not just you and that others shape your true self. Tech expert Carmi Levy joins the show for It's Time For Technology Time. Topics covered: 23andMe filing for bankruptcy protection; The messaging app Signal being targeted by hackers; and Napster selling for $207 million. On Sex, Et Cetera, sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty and David explore your fantasies that you dare not share, and would not act on. Dr. Sarah Hennessy goes over her study on what happens to your brain when you hear nostalgic music. Then, it's professor James Roberts on social media trapping us in a cycle of loneliness. Finally, Canadian History Ehx podcast host Craig Baird brings us back to the times Niagara Falls ran dry. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:47) Beavers bulldoze bureaucracy (04:59) Excel world champion (09:59) Matt Legge (19:59) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (29:59) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (39:49) Samantha Bitty (49:49) Dr. Sarah Hennessy (59:49) James Roberts (1:09:49) Craig Baird (1:19:06) 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 cat update and then covers top stories: A Paddington Bear theft; and Real monster found under bed. Geophysicist and glaciologist Dr. Sasha Montelli shares his team's unprecedented discovery of a never-before-seen ecosystem under an Antarctic ice shelf. Therapist Gary Direnfeld joins the show for Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday. David and Gary discuss making new friends as adults. Professor Sam Maglio unravels the happiness paradox. On Pet Talk, veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford chats about when vets don't believe patients, and gives details about a pet-based super fungus that can pass on to humans. Olivia Stibolt shares her study revealing age-related differences in how children with social anxiety handle errors. David dispenses some extremely important advice. Segments (00:00) Introduction (02:40) Paddington Bear theft (06:03) Monster under bed (09:59) Dr. Sasha Montelli (19:59) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (29:59) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (39:49) Sam Maglio (49:49) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (59:49) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (1:09:49) Olivia Stibolt (1:19:06) 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: DIY surgery gone wrong; and a Feral pig virus. Dimana Atanassova explains that because people with psychopathic traits feel less pain, they assume you do too. Professor of conspiracy studies Nathan Radke joins us for Conspiracy Corner and reveals what's in the recent massive JFK file dump. Gender studies PhD student Rotem Avgar provides insight into her research on why straight women watch lesbian porn. Writer Zac Hug shares how writing Hallmark rom-coms is his calling, and how you might find your calling too. Finally, human development and family studies professor Dr. Brian Ogolsky shares the good news that modern dating isn't broken. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:33) DIY surgery (05:44) Feral pig virus (09:59) Dimana Atanassova (19:59) Nathan Radke pt. 1 (29:59) Nathan Radke pt. 2 (39:49) Rotem Avgar pt. 1 (49:49) Rotem Avgar pt. 2 (59:49) Zac Hug (1:09:49) Dr. Brian Ogolsky (1:19:24) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our top stories: Parking lot run-over; Thief swallows earrings; and German pigeon birth control. TV host Noah Cappe joins the show for Noah vs. The Unknown and goes over super-structures discovered under Egypt's pyramids. University of Alberta's Dr. Dan Sameoto and Dr. Vivian Mushahwar explain the Batman-inspired smartwear they're creating. Dr. Caroline Ran discusses the connection she found with psychedelics and lowering the risk of headaches. Dr. Ahmed Mahmoud shares the link he discovered between heart attacks and cannabis use among young people. Economist Dr. Eric Kam digs into DoorDash's buy-now-pay-later feature. Finally, comedian Natalie Norman chats about a doctor not believing her. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (00:53) Parking lot run-over (03:28) Thief swallows earrings (07:08) pigeon birth control (09:59) Noah Cappe pt. 1 (19:59) Noah Cappe pt. 2 (29:59) Dr. Dan Sameoto & Dr. Vivian Mushahwar (39:49) Dr. Caroline Ran (49:49) Dr. Ahmed Mahmoud (59:49) Dr. Eric Kam (1:09:49) Natalie Norman (1:19:27) 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 cat update and reads some listener texts. Our top stories: Zombie deer disease (sorry, scientists); and Pirate's Booty founder takes over village. Dr. David Samson – a rebel in studying sleep – explains that we might be on the verge of a sleep enlightenment. Microbiome researcher Dr. Sean Gibbons tells you what your poop schedule says about your health. David interviews Wilder "The Bone Guy" Duncan about an interaction they had at a party, and what it's like to be a skeletal specialist and taxidermist. Astrophysicist Dr. Jesse Rogerson shares why satellites are a problem for astronomers and how we might find aliens by sniffing for their flatulence. (Check out Jesse's book Daydreaming in the Solar System here.) Finally, Dr. Eva Oberle outlines how youth are not exercising enough in British Columbia. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:57) Zombie deer disease (05:26) Pirate's Booty takeover (09:59) Dr. David Samson (19:59) Dr. Sean Gibbons (29:59) Wilder Duncan pt. 1 (39:49) Wilder Duncan pt. 2 (49:49) Dr. Jesse Rogerson pt. 1 (59:49) Dr. Jesse Rogerson pt. 2 (1:09:49) Dr. Eva Oberle (1:18:57) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David covers a fake dentist arrest and wishes everyone a National Alien Abduction Day. Dr. Daniela Pirani and Dr. Vera Hoelscher reveal why women seldom propose to men – and what happens when they do. Tech expert Carmi Levy joins the show for It's Time For Technology Time and covers these stories: Apple's upcoming live translation Airpod feature; Google acquiring cybersecurity firm Wiz; and Hollywood rallying against AI companies. Psychology PhD student Vasileia Karasavva explains that ADHD misinformation runs rampant on TikTok. Dr. Caroline Taylor shares her study connecting kids' kindness and fish. Comedian Natasha Vinik and David go over some click bait. Finally, Dr. Erica Pensini gives us the latest in slime science. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:56) Fake dentist arrest (05:02) National Alien Abduction Day (09:59) Dr. Daniela Pirani & Dr. Vera Hoelscher (19:59) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (29:59) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (39:49) Vasileia Karasavva (49:49) Dr. Caroline Taylor (59:49) Natasha Vinik (1:09:49) Dr. Erica Pensini (1:19:06) 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 cat update then covers top stories: Pilot rehired after cocaine-related dismissal; and Golden toilet thieves found guilty. Oxford professor Suzannah Williams explains the "poo zoo" and how dung could be used in animal conservation. On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, Gary Direnfeld and David tackle the topic of loneliness. Georgia Huntley shares her experiences creating speed-friending meetups. Neuroscientist Laura Elin Pigott outlines why you can't stop scrolling and how social media rewires your brain. Then, it's Brian Windrope on how he got his county to declare loneliness a public health crisis. Finally David dives into the weird world of animal psychic mediums with J. Morgan Saifer. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:25) Cocaine pilot rehired (06:02) Golden toilet thieves guilty (09:59) Prof. Suzannah Williams (19:59) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (29:59) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (39:49) Georgia Huntley (49:49) Laura Elin Pigott (59:49) Brian Windrope (1:09:49) J. Morgan Saifer (1:19:11) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David talks about his cat and covers comedian Matt Puzhitsky's idea for Canada's secret weapon. The Donut Daddy (Anthony Randello-Jahn) explains what it's like being a sexy pastry influencer. Dr. Lee Kuhnle on Conspiracy Corner goes over conspiracies for obedience and control. (Check out Lee's podcast here.) On Sex, Et Cetera, Samantha Bitty and David discuss when "types" are fine or problematic. (Check out Samantha's podcast here.) Buzzfeed's Megan Liscomb lists common résumé mistakes. Dr. Vanessa Lapointe outlines behaviors of parents who raise rebellious kids. Finally, Débora Constantino tells David how blue light exposure can improve (or ruin) sleep. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:59) Matt Puzhitsky on Canada's Secret Weapon (09:59) The Donut Daddy (19:59) Dr. Lee Kuhnle pt. 1 (29:59) Dr. Lee Kuhnle pt. 1 (39:49) Samantha Bitty (49:49) Megan Liscomb (59:49) Dr. Vanessa Lapointe (1:09:49) Débora Constantino (1:18:52) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David talks about his appearance on Global's The Morning Show, then covers stories: Everyone's getting dumber; and Giant German school graffiti. Neuroscientist Dr. Ganesh Babulal explains how AI can detect depression by analyzing your driving. TV host Noah Cappe goes into the strange Antikythera mechanism and more on Noah vs. The Unknown. For Pop Cultured, Like Fungus, media personality Caitlin Green discusses The White House turning into a golden gilded gallery, office workers logging shorter work days, and what one person did in an interview when asked them if they'd work unpaid overtime. (Check out Caitlin on The Jan Arden Podcast here.) Mike Shekhtman gives an overview of Gen Z workplace demands. Finally, we have Dr. Sarah Dermody going over her research into how couples fight. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:59) Everyone's getting dumber (05:53) German school graffiti (09:59) Dr. Ganesh Babulal (19:59) Noah Cappe pt. 1 (29:59) Noah Cappe pt. 2 (39:49) Caitlin Green pt.1 (49:49) Caitlin Green pt. 2 (59:49) Mike Shekhtman (1:09:49) Dr. Sarah Dermody (1:19:20) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After wishing everyone a happy Pi Day (3/14), David shares the news that lack of sleep leads to belief in conspiracy theories. (Note that e Day is on February 71st – a recurring theme.) Sexual communication scholar Dr. Chelsea Reynolds explains the Internet's obsession with sexy chefs. Astrophysicist and astrobiologist Dr. Sarah Rugheimer reveals the evidence of ancient sandy beaches found on Mars. After that, it's breaking snooze live from the snooze room with Dr. David Greenberg who discusses World Sleep Day and "sleepmaxxing". Veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford describes how we can tell if our dogs are mad at us, and why cats make the weird cat face. (Check out Dr. Cliff's podcast here.) Sex therapist Dr. Xtine Milrod and David chat about how erotic webcam viewers experience conflicting emotions and ethical tensions. Toronto-based comedian Natalie Norman overshares in answering the question: What to do when your boyfriend has a girlfriend? Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:59) Happy Pi Day (05:28) Bad Sleep Conspiracy (09:59) Dr. Chelsea Reynolds (19:59) Sarah Rugheimer (29:59) Dr. David Greenberg (39:49) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (49:49) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (59:49) Dr. Xtine Milrod (1:09:49) Natalie Norman (1:19:09) 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: Wombat crime; and Toxic slushies. Carmi Levy joins the show for It's Time For Technology Time. Carmi reports on flying cars, a robot vacuum's uncertain future, Twitter/X going down, and more. Jason "The Germ Guy" Tetro shares details about a murder-plotting chatbot gone off the rails. Then, its' associate professor Alex Jensen on who your parent's favorite child is. Junwen Hu shares his research on why your friends may be better for your mental health than your partner. Ewa Miedzobrodzka relates self-control on apps to your sleep hygiene. (David – yet again – claims plugging your phone away from bed is the best thing since sliced bread.) Finally, Dr. Megan Earle discusses landlord discrimination. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:53) Wombat crime (06:03) Toxic slushies (09:59) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (19:59) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (29:59) Jason Tetro (39:49) Alex Jenson (49:49) Junwen Hu (59:49) Ewa Miedzobrodzka (1:09:49) Dr. Megan Earle (1:18:53) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David opens with top travel stories: Demon on a plane; and Man with a turtle in his pants. Radio host Ben Mulroney discusses the human side of the current trade war. Therapist Gary Direnfeld joins the show for Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday. David and Gary have a heartfelt chat about people who are going through "it" (having a tough time). Mia Radovanovic shares her results that people-pleasing is linked to gender differences in problem-solving. Dr. Allison Foilb explains how sleep disruption can help with unpleasant memories. Future of work expert Nirit Cohen describes how to reinvent your career. Finally, Dwight Corcoran chats about 3D-printed houses. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:19) Demon on plane (06:11) Turtle in pants (09:59) Ben Mulroney (19:59) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (29:59) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (39:49) Mia Radovanovic (49:49) Dr. Allison Foilb (59:49) Nirit Cohen (1:09:49) Dwight Corcoran (1:18:50) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David opens with top stories: An $88,000 Cheeto; and Cross-border egg smuggling. A legend in the art world, accountant Jamie Lee Matthias describes what it's like being the world's worst artist. Conspiracy theory expert Nathan Radke joins the show for Conspiracy Corner and outlines the ingredients for authoritarian stew. (Check out Nathan's podcast The Uncover Up here.) Professor Randall Hansen explains what happened with the unexploded ordinance under a Paris train station. Dr. Harriet de Wit answers David's questions as to whether drinking together is more fun. Sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty joins the show for Sex, Et Cetera and goes over the do's, don’ts, and the what-on-earth-were-you-thinking's of dating apps. Finally, cybersecurity expert Francis Syms and David discuss dystopian ways people are using AI: as therapists, and to create a fake you. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:54) $88,000 Cheeto (05:31) Cross-border egg smuggling (09:59) Jamie Lee Matthias (19:59) Nathan Radke pt. 1 (29:59) Nathan Radke pt. 2 (39:49) Randall Hansen (49:49) Dr. Harriet de Wit (59:49) Samantha Bitty (1:09:49) Francis Syms (1:18:47) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David calls his mom, and covers top stories: An orange cone epidemic in New Zealand; and Japanese employers calling people's parents. Sara Dommer outlines her study on why we cheat ourselves. Relationship coach Dawn Smith and David celebrate the benefits of going to bed angry. Media personality Caitlin Green on Pop Cultured, Like Fungus discusses Lady Gaga's engagement "ring", a new app, and someone who felt abandoned by their friends having kids. (Hear Caitlin on The Jan Arden Podcast here.) Dr. Chelom Leavitt shares how to feel less lonely in your marriage or relationship. Finally, Kristine Seguin, owner of Axel "Biggie Smalls" a once mega-chonker cat explains how she opened The Big House Sanctuary for overweight cats. Segments: (00:00) Cold Open with Clara Cooper (00:59) Introduction (03:18) Orange cone epidemic in New Zealand (06:31) Japanese employers calling parents (09:59) Sara Dommer (19:59) Dawn Smith pt. 1 (29:59) Dawn Smith pt. 2 (39:59) Caitlin Green pt. 1 (49:49) Caitlin Green pt. 2 (59:49) Dr. Chelom Leavitt (1:09:49) Kristine Seguin (1:18:54) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David makes an exciting announcement about the show and then does top stories: Citigroup's $81 trillion "inputting error"; and A regrettable sex parlor bust. Science man Dan Riskin joins David for The Science Appliance and explains how you should trust your gut. Criminology professors Dr. Eric Piza and Dr. Brandon Welsh reveal whether CCTV cameras really deter crime significantly. Psychology student Hyewon Yang tells us whether our friends know if we're ready for love. Find out more how to hear the show live on Corus' Talk Network here. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:41) Citigroup's $81 trillion error (06:26) Regrettable sex parlor bust (09:13) Dan Riskin (23:06) Dr. Eric Piza and Dr. Brandon Welsh (32:36) Hyewon Yang (42:06) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Social psychologist Kyle Conlon goes over his study on mate poaching. Olivia Breedin explains the science of sexual afterglow. Aubrey – the owner of viral golden retriever Senior Boy Bruce – shares everything you need to know about the lovable dog. Finally, Dr. Kelsey Lucca answers whether babies know right from wrong. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (001:50) Kyle Conlon (13:37) Olivia Breedin (22:08) Aubrey Turner (32:53) Dr. Kelsey Lucca (43:20) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices