The Last Show with David Cooper

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

The show begins with Conspiracy Corner and Nathan Radke. David and Nathan discuss whether or not we are living in a simulation. Step aside, Sleeping Beauty! (Check out Nathan's podcast here.) Then, social-personality psychologist William Chopik shares how after years of remote work, everyone has forgotten how to behave in the office. Finally, Noémie Viens connects perfectionists and sexual wellbeing. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Nathan Radke pt. 1 (11:13) Nathan Radke pt. 2 (22:56) William Chopik (34:54) Noémie Viens (43:53) 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 evolutionary biologist Dan Riskin on The Science Appliance. David and Dan discuss how angry men are dumb, the science of interspecies animal friendship, and art and dark themes. After that, Dr. Erica Pensini gives us the latest in slime science. Segments: (00:00) Intro (01:54) Dan Riskin pt. 1 (13:21) Dan Riskin pt. 2 (24:52) Dan Riskin pt. 3 (37:14) Dr. Erica Pensini (46:24) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Time For Technology Time with Carmi Levy kicks off the show. David and Carmi cover Microsoft’s quantum computing breakthrough and a Google Maps naming gaffe. Dr. Gwinyai Masukume explains how major sporting events can influence birth patterns across the globe. Ching (Margo) Lee from Hong Kong Polytechnic University provides the scoop on an AI-enabled smart jacket. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:54) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (12:39) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (23:09) Dr. Gwinyai Masukume (34:40) Ching (Margo) Lee (42:53) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The program opens with Dr. Sarah Dermody going over her research into how couples fight. The conversation spills into Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday with Gary Direnfeld as he and David discuss strategies for fighting well with your significant other. Finally, new hot-sauce related Guinness Record holder Mike Jack describes his recent accomplishment. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:02) Dr. Sarah Dermody (12:51) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (21:59) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (31:55) Mike Jack (40:41) 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 Vet Pet Talk – it's like Car Talk, only about pets... and less helpful. Veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford chats about a recent story involving unexpected high vet bills. Sociology of gender lecturer Dr. Clare Stovell explains how parents' lack of discussion drives traditional gender roles when raising kids. Finally, professor Hermundur Sigmundsson shares how to teach teenagers grit. Segments (00:00) Introduction (01:45) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (12:28) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (23:29) Dr. Clare Stovell (33:27) Hermundur Sigmundsson (41:59) 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 associate professor Alex Jensen on who a parent's favorite child is. Then, it's Sex, Et Cetera with Samantha Bitty. Samantha and David discuss how to be friends with your partner's friends. After that, Dr. Rowena Packer explains what happened to all those puppies that were adopted during the pandemic. Finally, Heidi Corte, gives us the scoop on her viral cat, Felix Fitz. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:38) Alex Jenson (12:44) Samantha Bitty (23:43) Dr. Rowena Packer (36:14) Heidi Korte (46:33) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bat biologist Dr. Dan Riskin joins the show for The Science Appliance. David and Dan go over a new way to cook eggs and how afternoon naps make you smarter. (Sign up for Dan's newsletter here.) Rachel Van Nortwick discusses her dating app Vinylly – which matches you based on music compatibility. Dr. Christina Vogels explains her recent article about "tradwives": the social media trend where women choose to take up traditional gender roles at home, centred around serving their husband and children. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (1:34) Dan Riskin pt. 1 (12:12) Dan Riskin pt. 2 (23:49) Rachel Van Nortwick (33:37) Dr. Christina Vogels (44:39) 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 restaurateur Nahji Chu who explains the mix up she found herself in and her explicit fortune cookies. After that, it's Time For Technology Time with Carmi Levy. Topics covered: Gamestop selling off certain operations claiming "wokeness and DEI"; and ChatGPT now allowing erotica. Advanced media professor Shelly Palmer discusses how young people are increasingly choosing AI romantic companions. Social neuroscientist Eliane Deschrijver shares her study showing that we discriminate over seemingly random things, like coin tosses. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:50) Nahji Chu (11:19) Carmi Levy (22:41) Shelly Palmer (32:52) Eliane Deschrijver (42:13) 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 Gary Direnfeld on Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday. David and Gary discuss the stress of traveling: a traveler's dire reality. Human development and family studies professor Dr. Brian Ogolsky gives us the news that modern dating isn't broken. Neuroscientist Luis Lemus explains that macaques monkeys can learn language (kinda-sorta). Dr. Patricia Pendry shares her findings on therapy dogs boosting freshman students mental health. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:48) Gary Direnfeld (13:32) Dr. Brian Ogolsky (23:40) Luis Lemus (34:19) Dr. Patricia Pendry (44:33) 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 in bed with his cat Tomato. Dr. Samantha J. Shebib explains what type of emotional support works best. Adam Bode shares how contrary to popular belief, certain antidepressants don't dull romantic love. Journalist Mihika Agarwal provides insight into the AI-powered matchmaking boom in India. Finally, journalist Ravi Meah describes how the "five second rule" changed his life. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:02) Dr. Samantha Shebib (10:58) Adam Bode (19:33) Mihika Agarwal (29:59) Ravi Meah (37:58) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back from a couple weeks away. The show opens with conspiracy studies professor Nathan Radke on Conspiracy Corner discussing the UFO expert who says Trump could be "the best man for the job" of a UFO bombshell declassification. (Check out Nathan's podcast The Uncover Up here.) After that, it's writer Jacqueline Kehoe on the life lessons she learned taking a cruise with older folks. Finally, Erin Bury shares information you might want to know about your digital footprint after you die. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:01) Nathan Radke, pt. 1 (10:02) Nathan Radke, pt. 2 (21:47) Jacqueline Kehoe (34:02) Erin Bury (43:43) 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 Science Appliance with bat biologist Dr. Dan Riskin. After discussing a "bone guy," Dan and David chat about an newly discovered asteroid that could kill us all (spoiler: it probably won't) and how being nice makes you more happy. Then, we cover the French woman who got duped by a fake Brad Pitt for over $800,000 on Pop Cultured, Like Fungus with media personality Caitlin Green. After that, it's Paul Guilbeault and his remarkable tale of being reunited with his lost dog after 8 years. Anthropologist Dr. Caroline Smith shares her research showing that not only men but also women with higher upper body strength have more sexual partners. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:58) Dan Riskin pt. 1 (12:06) Dan Riskin pt. 2 (22:46) Dan Riskin pt. 3 (32:58) Caitlin Green pt. 1 (44:03) Caitlin Green pt. 2 (55:13) Paul Guilbeault pt. 1 (1:04:22) Paul Guilbeault pt. 2 (1:15:19) Dr. Caroline Smith (1:25:39) 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 It's Time For Technology Time with Carmi Levy. David and Carmi discuss a supersonic jet, backlash over Google renaming The Gulf of Mexico, used $50,000 phones with a certain app, and the latest in the TikTok saga. International Naturist Federation president Stéphane Deschênes explains National Working Naked Day and fields questions about being a naturist. Brossard, Quebec resident Sharon Lie tell us why you shouldn't be scared to take sick leave. (If you'd like to get in touch, you can email Sharon here: [email protected].) Travel expert Claire Newell goes over a heartbreaking story of a woman and her son who died by food poisoning while vacationing. Doug Newell chats about collecting over 25,000 Hot Wheels cars. Podcaster Sammy Younan shares the scariest horror movie of all time, according to Stephen King. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:58) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (13:09) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (23:56) Stéphane Deschênes pt. 1 (34:41) Stéphane Deschênes pt. 2 (45:35) Sharon Lie (56:34) Claire Newell (1:07:20) Doug Woods (1:15:44) Sammy Younan (1:24:54) 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 "de-influencer" Sharon (@sharon.a.life). After that, it's Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday with Gary Direnfeld. Gary and David discuss how to rebuild your life after trauma. Dr. Adam Wright explains how minimum wage hikes negatively impact students' summer employment. Then, it's Conspiracy Corner with Dr. Lee Kuhnle on the strange apocalyptic prophecies of Harold Camping. (Check out Lee's podcast The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast here.) Podcaster Craig Baird walks David through the surprisingly controversial history of Toronto's iconic jamaican patties. David's friend JJ Shultz explains what winter boat ownership and flashlights have to do with one another. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:50) Sharon (De-influencer) (13:07) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (25:49) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (34:17) Dr. Adam Wright (45:27) Dr. Lee Kuhnle pt. 1 (55:31) Dr. Lee Kuhnle pt. 1 (1:08:13) Craig Baird (1:18:54) JJ Shultz (1:29:03) 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 veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford who describes his recent trip to the arctic to help pets. Psychology professor Paul Eastwick explains how men and women are equally attracted to younger partners – surprisingly, it's not just men. (Check out The LOVE FACTUALLY Podcast by Paul here.) Kathy Koch tells David about "Onlypaws" – Toronto Zoo's Valentine's Day campaign. Subhabrata Moitra warns of the dangers of vaping during pregnancy for both mother and child. Professor of ageing and clinical psychology Joshua Stott breaks down the link between ADHD and shortened life expectancy. Producer Dani brings her grievances to the show. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:30) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (11:56) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (22:13) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 3 (32:43) Paul Eastwick (44:03) Kathy Koch (55:02) Subhabrata Moitra (1:05:03) Joshua Stott (1:15:58) Producer Dani (1:26:18) Sign-off w/ Producer Dani Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David's top stories: A robot boyfriend; and Brooklyn's stink flower Smelliot. Sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty joins David for Sex, Et Cetera for a few shorter sex-related topics. Cybersecurity expert Francis Syms goes over China's AI announcement. Toronto-based standup comedian Natalie Norman and David cover a pressing question: How does anyone function as an adult? Registered nutritionist Lianne Phillipson discusses coffee upgrades. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:36) A robot boyfriend (06:20) Brooklyn's stink flower Smelliot (9:57)) Samantha Bitty pt. 1 (20:04) Samantha Bitty pt. 2 (31:04) Francis Syms pt. 1 (41:20) Francis Syms pt. 2 (53:08) Natalie Norman pt. 1 (1:04:01) Natalie Norman pt. 2 (1:13:26) Lianne Phillipson (1:22:57) 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 lots of banter on The Science Appliance with science communicator Dr. Dan Riskin. Topics covered: Evolution and why we like celebrity gossip; COVID lockdowns (possibly) affecting the moon's temperature; and Why birds line their nests with snake skins. (Sign up for Dan's newsletter here.) Astrobiologist Sarah Rugheimer discusses new observations of black holes. (Check out Sarah's Audible Original Searching for Extraterrestrial Life here.) Associate professor of management and marketing Dr. Gamze Koseoglu goes over her findings on perfectionist bosses. Peter Vickers, a "science-first" philosopher of science shares how most scientists feel about whether aliens exist. Finally, Julia Wigmore tells David that despite the stereotype in Marvel and DC movies, rough childhoods do not doom characters to become villains. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:18) Dan Riskin pt. 1 (11:57) Dan Riskin pt. 2 (22:25) Dan Riskin pt. 3 (34:05) Sarah Rugheimer (44:42) Dr. Gamze Koseoglu (54:55) Peter Vickers pt. 1 (1:04:15) Peter Vickers pt. 2 (1:15:04) Julia Wigmore (1:23:01) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A legend in the art world, accountant Jamie Lee Matthias describes what it's like being the world's worst artist. 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. After that It's Time for Technology Time with Carmi Levy who discusses the latest in the TikTok ordeal, Amazon shutting down operations not due to a union, and more. Professor of isotope geology Dr. Andreas Pack shares new science on how the moon formed. Medicine professor Dr. Stafford Lightman tells David how waking up isn't as stressful as you'd think (at least in terms of stress hormones). Boutique matchmaker and dating expert Shannon Tebb goes over dating trends for 2025. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:00) Jamie Lee Matthias (13:12) Francis Woolf (22:53) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (34:02) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (44:27) Carmi Levy pt. 3 (56:03) Andreas Pack (1:05:35) Stafford Lightman (1:15:40) Shannon Tebb (1:24:52) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday (finally) with Gary Direnfeld and the topic: advice for kids during stressful times. Science writer Lynne Peeples, author of The Inner Clock: Living in Sync with Our Circadian Rhythms tells David about circadian rhythms and her bunker experiment. Dr. Jessica Salvatore shares her research on the genetic risk for mental health issues being linked to higher divorce rates. Sex and relationship therapist Christine Rafe goes over what happens to your body when you stop having sex, and the disturbing fall of teen condom use. Dr. Terry Beavers warns of the cancer-causing potential of alcohol. Law and media professor Jane Roberts reveals what you need to know about "dupes". Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (12:09) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (22:22) Lynne Peeples (34:49) Dr. Jessica Salvatore (47:24) Christine Rafe pt. 1 (57:53) Christine Rafe pt. 2 (1:07:42) Dr. Therese Bevers (1:17:29) Alexandra Roberts (1:27:11) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David describes outrageous PDA he witnessed to sexual health and consent educator, Samantha Bitty on Sex, Et Cetera. Behavioral neuroscience professor Dr. Kelly Lambert explains how she taught rats to drive and that their joy suggests how anticipating fun can enrich us. Behavioural ecologist Frigg Speelman gives the scoop on why some birds choose divorce while others mate for life. Toronto-based comedian Natalie Norman and David discuss cold. Nipple Dave makes an appearance. Dr. Stefan Korber breaks down balance and variety in workplace friendships. Professor of accounting Dr. Nargess Golshan speaks to how she used AI–based voice analysis to assesses depression in business leaders. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (1:30) Samantha Bitty pt. 1 (12:03) Samantha Bitty pt. 2 (23:28) Dr. Kelly Lambert (35:38) Frigg Speelman (46:35) Natalie Norman pt. 1 (56:48) Natalie Norman pt. 2 (1:07:42) Dr. Stefan Korber (1:18:13) Dr. Nargess Golshan (1:26:59) 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 Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday (on a Friday) with Gary Direnfeld with two separate topics: burnout and forgiveness. After that, Casey Colvin, a man who lost everything in the Los Angeles fire and was miraculously reunited with his dog five days afterwards. Then, it's Joe Velaidum, the PEI homeowner who captured a meteorite on camera. Family science professor Matthew Johnson explains how women are still doing the bulk of the housework. Jessica Moorhouse tells David that bad money habits can stem from your childhood. Finally, Dr. Moustafa Haj Youssef discusses how learning to be an entrepreneur means building connections as well as studying business. Segments: (00:27) Introduction (01:42) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (11:42) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (21:45) Casey Colvin pt. 1 (33:08) Casey Colvin pt. 2 (47:46) Joe Velaidum (58:52) Matthew Johnson (1:08:48) Jessica Moorhouse (1:19:51) Dr. Moustafa Haj Youssef (1:31:28) 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 AFY-TSY: Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday. Then, it's The Science Appliance with Dan Riskin and tells us why we shouldn't trust an AI doctor. (Sign up for Dan's newsletter here.) Technology expert Carmi Levy gives us that latest with the Tiktok saga. Clinical assistant professor of psychiatry Dr. Petros Petridis talks about studies using magic mushrooms to improve mental health. Or Shemesh explains a link his team established between Alzheimer's and the herpes virus. Dr. Susan Hazel considers whether animals can make art. Segments: (00:25) Introduction (02:05) AFY-TSY (09:32) Dan Riskin pt. 1 (19:16) Dan Riskin pt. 2 (30:54) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (42:43) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (54:02) Dr. Petros Petridis (1:04:19) Or Shemesh (1:15:42) Dr. Susan Hazel (1:23:28) 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 a triumphant return of AFY-TSY: Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday. Career advisor Elizabeth Baxter describes what Nottingham College is doing to combat telephobia. Urban resilience lecturer Dr. Milad Haghani shares his findings on road rage. Marketing and psychology professor Sam Maglio tells David that using abbreviations in texts reduces the chance of getting a reply. (LOL!) Toronto-based comedian Natalie Norman debates whether "bed eating" is disgusting. Author Tracey Williams educates us as to why Lego octopus pieces are washing up on beaches in England. Economics professor Dr. Eric Kam reveals what happens when teachers tailor their lessons to students' individual learning styles. Segments: (00:26) Introduction (01:43) AFY-TSY (08:56) Elizabeth Baxter (19:29) Dr. Milad Haghani (31:11) Sam Maglio (42:59) Natalie Norman pt. 1 (52:53) Natalie Norman pt. 2 (1:03:33) Tracey Williams (1:13:54) Dr. Eric Kam (1:25:15) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The show kicks off with Nathan Radke on Conspiracy Corner with some of the various "end of the world" conspiracy theories over the last millennia or so. (Check out Nathan's podcast, The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast here.) After that, it's Sex, Et Cetera with sex educator Samantha Bitty with topic: breakup sex. Tech expert Carmi Levy on It's Time For Technology Time breaks down Facebook/Meta eliminating fact-checking on their platform and Microsoft's massive $80 billion spend on its data centers. Finally, bioethicist Dr. Evie Kendal and David consider the ethics of mining the moon for resources. Segments: (00:25) Introduction (01:36) Nathan Radke pt. 1 (13:01) Nathan Radke pt. 2 (22:44) Nathan Radke pt. 3 (32:20) Samantha Bitty pt. 1 (42:42) Samantha Bitty pt. 2 (52:30) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (1:02:23) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (1:14:29) Dr. Evie Kendal (1:25:10) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The show opens with The Science Appliance with science communicator Dr. Dan Riskin. Dan shares the mathematical wonders of 2025, how to be more believable, and how pooping can make you smarter and faster. (Sign up for Dan's newsletter here.) Then, it's Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday (on a Thursday) with therapist Gary Direnfeld. Despite David's many tangents, Gary and David tackle the topic of navigating stressful life events. Professor Ronnie Shachar shares insights into how storytelling may be the key to a meaningful life. Finally, social psychologist from VU Amsterdam Leonard Peperkoorn discusses how and why wearing the colour red once gave better results in sports, and how that's now no longer the case. See you on Monday! Segments: (00:25) Introduction (01:12) Dan Riskin pt. 1 (10:47) Dan Riskin pt. 2 (21:28) Dan Riskin pt. 3 (32:55) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (43:20) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (54:20) Ronnie Shachar pt. 1 (1:04:38) Ronnie Shachar pt. 2 (1:15:49) Leonard Peperkoorn (1:25:56) 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 media personality Caitlin Green on the hilarious captions used during The Golden Globes on Pop Cultured, Like Fungus. David talks about Golden Globe winner A Real Pain with its unique genre of Holocaust comedy. (It's not as bad as it sounds.) The two debate the merits of safety/cancer warnings on alcohol. (Check out Caitlin on The Jann Arden podcast.) After that, it's Conspiracy Corner with Dr. Lee Kuhnle with the strange LSD cult that changed America. (Listen to Lee's podcast The Uncover Up here.) Then, it's veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford on Pet Talk covering pet diabetes and his upcoming trip to the arctic. Cybersecurity expert Francis Syms chats about illegal and dangerous items ending up on Facebook disguised as car parts. Finally, associate professor Dr. Irfan Mehmood shares how bot detection is broken. Segments: (00:26) Introduction (01:29) Caitlin Green pt. 1 (12:26) Caitlin Green pt. 2 (23:44) Dr. Lee Kuhnle pt. 1 (35:35) Dr. Lee Kuhnle pt. 2 (48:06) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (58:12) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (1:09:03) Francis Syms (1:20:13) Dr. Irfan Mehmood (1:30:37) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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