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S3 Ep 767FULL EPISODE: She Wore a Prosthetic What?! - March 2, 2026

Media personality Caitlin Green updates us with the following pop culture news: Amanda Seyfried wore a 'prosthetic b*tthole' in Testament of Ann Lee nude scene; Rihanna confirms that she's back in the studio; ⁠Connor Storrie's SNL appearance⁠; and Pink sends pointed message while hosting Kelly Clarkson Show after divorce reports. (⁠⁠⁠Listen to Caitlin co-host The Jann Arden Podcast here⁠⁠⁠.) Senior economics reporter ⁠Juliana Kaplan⁠ details how you may have no choice but to pay $20 a month to find your true love. Journalist Valerie Fortney explains how it's the end of your personal privacy. Cybersecurity expert ⁠⁠Francis Syms⁠ covers the following lighthearted stories: User accidentally gains control of over 6,700 robot vacuums while tinkering, security flaw reveals floor plans and live video feeds; and Burger King will use AI to check if employees say 'please' and 'thank you'. Data scientist Olya Ibragimova reveals that mathematical symmetry helps explain why catchy melodies stick. Chief fire prevention officer Ryan Schell outlines how to prevent lithium-ion battery fires. Social-personality psychologist ⁠⁠⁠⁠William Chopik⁠⁠⁠⁠ explains that ⁠memories of childhood trauma may shift depending on current relationships⁠. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:41) Caitlin Green pt. 1 (10:00) Caitlin Green pt. 2 (20:00) Juliana Kaplan (30:00) Valerie Fortney (39:50) Francis Syms (49:50) Olya Ibragimova (59:50) Ryan Schell (1:09:50) William Chopik (1:19:24) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 3, 20261h 27m

S3 Ep 766The Upside of Tech in Therapy

When The Last Show producer searched far and wide for guests with the same name as your host, she stumbled upon clinical psychologist ⁠David Cooper⁠, who joins the program to tell us why the future of merging technology with therapy isn't so grim after all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 28, 202610 min

S3 Ep 765On-again Off-again Relationships and Their Risks

Communication studies professor ⁠René Dailey⁠ spells out how ⁠on-again, off-again relationships can take a toll on your mental and physical health⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 28, 20269 min

S3 Ep 764Survivor and its Legacy After 50 Seasons

The TV show Survivor celebrates its 50th season, so health sciences professor ⁠Hartley Jafine⁠ – who teaches a university course about the show – explains ⁠how it changed reality TV⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 28, 202610 min

S3 Ep 763Ozempic and GLP-1s to Treat Alcohol Abuse

Physician and scientist ⁠Lorenzo Leggio⁠ from the ⁠National Institutes of Health⁠ discusses how ⁠Ozempic and GPL-1 drugs show promise for alcohol abuse disorder, and why existing drugs to treat drinking problems are underutilized⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 28, 202611 min

S3 Ep 762Why Patience Can Be Transformative

Psychology professor ⁠Dr. Sarah Schnitker⁠ explains ⁠the importance of patience, and why it can be transformative⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 28, 202610 min

S3 Ep 761FULL EPISODE: Patience Really is a Virtue - February 27, 2026

Communication studies professor René Dailey spells out how on-again, off-again relationships can take a toll on your mental and physical health. When The Last Show producer searched far and wide for guests with the same name as your host, she stumbled upon clinical psychologist David Cooper, who joins the program to tell us why the future of merging technology with therapy isn't so grim after all. Psychology professor Dr. Sarah Schnitker explains the importance of patience, and why it can be transformative. Physician and scientist Lorenzo Leggio from the National Institutes of Health discusses how Ozempic and GPL-1 drugs show promise for alcohol abuse disorder, and why existing drugs to treat drinking problems are underutilized. The TV show Survivor celebrates its 50th season, so health sciences professor Hartley Jafine – who teaches a university course about the show – explains how it changed reality TV. Assistant professor of public health Haosen Sun describes how reading may protect older adults against loneliness better than some social activities. Experimental psychology researcher and flirting expert ⁠⁠Braden Hall⁠⁠ reveals how ⁠narcissistic students perceive student-professor flirting as less morally troubling⁠. Psychology professor ⁠Amy Muise⁠ explains how ⁠your attachment style predicts which activities boost romantic satisfaction⁠. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:38) René Dailey (10:00) David Cooper (clinical psychologist) (20:00) Dr. Sarah Schnitker (30:00) Lorenzo Leggio (39:50) Hartley Jafine (49:50) Haosen Sun (59:50) Braden Hall (1:09:50) Amy Muise (1:19:10) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 28, 20261h 27m

S3 Ep 760Zebra Finches Love Pink

Animal cognition researcher ⁠Julia Self⁠ explains how ⁠the zebra finch has a strong preference for pink in its nests⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 27, 202610 min

S3 Ep 759Punch the Monkey's Saga and Attachment Theory

On Vet Talk – or Pet Talk – veterinarian ⁠Dr. Cliff Redford⁠ covers the following stories: What viral monkey Punch and his plushie tell us about attachment theory⁠; Woman loses all her limbs after being licked by a dog⁠; and Completely new life form is wreaking havoc on deep-sea sharks⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 27, 202620 min

S3 Ep 758Teasing: Harmful or Playful?

Child and youth studies professor ⁠Naomi Andrews⁠ tackles the issue of ⁠whether teasing is playful or harmful⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 27, 202610 min

S3 Ep 757FULL EPISODE: What Color's Your Best Nest? - February 26, 2026

Animal cognition researcher Julia Self explains how the zebra finch has a strong preference for pink in its nests. Child and youth studies professor Naomi Andrews tackles the issue of whether teasing is playful or harmful. On Vet Talk – or Pet Talk – veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford covers the following stories: What viral monkey Punch and his plushie tell us about attachment theory; Woman loses all her limbs after being licked by a dog; and Completely new life form is wreaking havoc on deep-sea sharks. Health sciences and psychology professor Tony Bogaert discusses how he tracked the phrase "feeling sexy" across millions of books and uncovered a major difference in sexual psychology. Psychology researcher Samuli Linnunsalo reveals how the presence of eyes on a robot affects your perception of it. Psychology professor ⁠Paul Eastwick⁠, co-host of ⁠the Love Factually podcast⁠, challenges ⁠the idea that we should view dating as a marketplace⁠. (⁠Check out Paul's book Bonded by Evolution here⁠.) Media and tech reporter ⁠⁠⁠Sydney Bradley⁠⁠⁠ explains how ⁠Meta patented an AI that lets you keep posting from beyond the grave⁠. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:02) Julia Self (10:00) Naomi Andrews (20:00) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (30:00) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (39:50) Tony Bogaert (49:50) Samuli Linnunsalo (59:50) Paul Eastwick (1:09:50) Sydney Bradley (1:19:12) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 27, 20261h 27m

S3 Ep 756Dealing With Your Own BS

On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, ⁠Gary Direnfeld⁠ and David attack the problem of dealing with our own BS, and tackle the topics of self-sabotage and comparing yourself to others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 26, 202620 min

S3 Ep 755The Psychology of the 'Friend Zone'

Psychology researcher ⁠Marius Stavang⁠ shares ⁠the psychology of the 'friend zone' and how teenage boys experience it much more than girls⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 26, 202610 min

S3 Ep 754Grand Theft Chocolate

Sylvain Charlebois⁠⁠⁠ – host of ⁠⁠⁠The Food Professor podcast⁠⁠⁠ – explains why currently there's ⁠a spike in chocolate theft⁠ and ⁠a run on cottage cheese⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 26, 20269 min

S3 Ep 753Unemployment Changes the Way You Dream

Dr. Emily Cook⁠ and ⁠Kyle Napierkowski⁠ from the ⁠Center for Organizational Dreaming⁠ discuss ⁠how unemployment changes the you people dream⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 26, 202611 min

S3 Ep 752Math Anxiety of Parent and Child

Psychology and neuroscience professor ⁠David Geary⁠ reveals how ⁠parental math anxiety is linked to lower math skills in young children⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 26, 202610 min

S3 Ep 751Limerence and Breaking the Romantic Obsession Cycle

Neuroscientist and writer ⁠Tom Bellamy⁠ goes over ⁠the neuroscience of limerence and how to break the cycle of romantic obsession⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 26, 202611 min

S3 Ep 750FULL EPISODE: The Neurochemistry of Having a Crush - February 25, 2026

Sylvain Charlebois⁠⁠ – host of ⁠⁠The Food Professor podcast⁠⁠ – explains why currently there's a spike in chocolate theft and a run on cottage cheese. Neuroscientist and writer Tom Bellamy goes over the neuroscience of limerence and how to break the cycle of romantic obsession. Dr. Emily Cook and Kyle Napierkowski from the Center for Organizational Dreaming discuss how unemployment changes the you people dream. On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, Gary Direnfeld and David attack the problem of dealing with our own BS, and tackle the topics of self-sabotage and comparing yourself to others. Psychology and neuroscience professor David Geary reveals how parental math anxiety is linked to lower math skills in young children. Psychology researcher Marius Stavang shares the psychology of the 'friend zone' and how teenage boys experience it much more than girls. Marketing professor Mehak Bharti answers why people say they care about ethical shopping but often buy differently. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:24) Sylvain Charlebois (10:00) Tom Bellamy (20:00) Dr. Emily Cook & Kyle Napierkowski (30:00) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (39:50) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (49:50) David Geary (59:50) Marius Stavang (1:09:50) Mehak Bharti (1:19:18) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 26, 20261h 27m

S3 Ep 749Reframe Your Depression as Strength in Minutes

Social psychologist ⁠⁠Christina Bauer⁠⁠ unveils ⁠⁠a 20-minute tool to help you reframe your depression as a source of strength⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 25, 202610 min

S3 Ep 748Mid-career is a Dangerous Time for Burnout

Leadership lecturer ⁠⁠Dr. Katie Elizabeth Green⁠⁠ explains ⁠⁠why mid-career is such a dangerous time for burnout and workplace stress⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 25, 202611 min

S3 Ep 747The Benefits of Joint Savoring

Human development and family studies researcher ⁠⁠Noah Larsen⁠⁠ shares details of ⁠⁠his study showing how stressed couples may benefit most from joint savoring⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 25, 202610 min

S3 Ep 746On Your Romantic Partner's Spending

Financial planner and lecturer ⁠⁠Jamie Lynn Byram⁠⁠ uncovers how ⁠⁠your partner's spending habits can impact your relationship dynamics⁠⁠. Social psychologist ⁠⁠Christina Bauer⁠⁠ unveils ⁠⁠a 20-minute tool to help you reframe your depression as a source of strength⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 25, 202610 min

S3 Ep 745Prediction Markets: Should You Be Skeptical of Them?

Economics professor ⁠⁠Werner Antweiler⁠⁠ ran and researched what happened on a prediction market, and warns us ⁠⁠why we should be skeptical of them⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 25, 202610 min

S3 Ep 744Secret Doomsday Devices

For Conspiracy Corner, professor of conspiracy studies ⁠⁠Nathan Radke⁠⁠ gives details of secret doomsday devices that actually existed – or at least governments had plans for – that would be unbelievable if not for declassified reports. Check out Nathan's ⁠⁠⁠podcast The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast here⁠⁠⁠ and follow ⁠⁠⁠the show on YouTube here⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 25, 202620 min

S3 Ep 743FULL EPISODE: Simple Blueprints to End the World - February 24, 2026

Financial planner and lecturer ⁠Jamie Lynn Byram⁠ uncovers how ⁠your partner's spending habits can impact your relationship dynamics⁠. Social psychologist ⁠Christina Bauer⁠ unveils ⁠a 20-minute tool to help you reframe your depression as a source of strength⁠. Economics professor ⁠Werner Antweiler⁠ ran and researched what happened on a prediction market, and warns us ⁠why we should be skeptical of them⁠. For Conspiracy Corner, professor of conspiracy studies ⁠Nathan Radke⁠ gives details of secret doomsday devices that actually existed – or at least governments had plans for – that would be unbelievable if not for declassified reports. (Check out Nathan's ⁠⁠podcast The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast here⁠⁠ and follow ⁠⁠the show on YouTube here⁠⁠.) Leadership lecturer ⁠Dr. Katie Elizabeth Green⁠ explains ⁠why mid-career is such a dangerous time for burnout and workplace stress⁠. Human development and family studies researcher ⁠Noah Larsen⁠ shares details of ⁠his study showing how stressed couples may benefit most from joint savoring⁠. Personal health informatics researcher ⁠Zhuoran Huang⁠ reveals how ⁠AI chatbots generated weight loss coaching messages that were perceived as helpful as human-written advice⁠. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:11) Jamie Lynn Byram (10:00) Christina Bauer (20:00) Werner Antweiler (30:00) Nathan Radke pt. 1 (39:50) Nathan Radke pt. 2 (49:50) Dr. Katie Elizabeth Green (59:50) Noah Larsen (1:09:50) Zhuoran Huang (1:18:29) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 25, 20261h 27m

S3 Ep 742The Psychological Burden of a Massive Social Media Audience

Management and organizations professor ⁠Julianna Pillemer⁠ reveals ⁠the psychological burden of having a massive social media audience⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 24, 202611 min

S3 Ep 741Can You Be Taught to Reject an Unfair Advantage?

Psychology professor ⁠Ross Otto⁠ shares details of ⁠his study showing people can learn to say no to taking the bigger share⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 24, 202610 min

S3 Ep 740Can a Dog Say 'I Love You' With a Button?

Cognitive science professor ⁠Federico Rossano⁠ outlines ⁠the science behind whether your pet can really say 'I love you' with a button⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 24, 202611 min

S3 Ep 739What's Really in Urban Snow Piles?

Geologist ⁠Gordon Binkhorst⁠ from ⁠Pure Earth⁠ horrifies David as he walks us through ⁠what lies in a typical gross snowbank in New York City⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 24, 20269 min

S3 Ep 738Dislike of Snakes: Learned or Innate?

Psychology instructor Denée Buchko explains that ⁠if you have antipathy toward snakes, then your parents likely talked you into that at an early age⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 24, 202610 min

S3 Ep 737Famous Last Words

For pop culture news, media personality ⁠Caitlin Green⁠ covers: Eric Dane's passing and ⁠his Netflix Famous Last Words episode⁠; How ⁠the trailer for Toy Story 5⁠ makes her feel old; and Warner Bros. allegedly paid 2,000+ social media influencers to 'post nice things' about Wuthering Heights⁠ – David gets mad over a Kate Bush related issue with the film. Listen to Caitlin co-hostThe Jann Arden Podcast here⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 24, 202620 min

S3 Ep 736FULL EPISODE: Trapped by Your Millions of Followers - February 23, 2026

Geologist Gordon Binkhorst from Pure Earth horrifies David as he walks us through what lies in a typical gross snowbank in New York City. Management and organizations professor Julianna Pillemer reveals the psychological burden of having a massive social media audience. Psychology instructor Denée Buchko explains that if you have antipathy toward snakes, then your parents likely talked you into that at an early age. For pop culture news, media personality Caitlin Green covers: Eric Dane's passing and his Netflix Famous Last Words episode; How the trailer for Toy Story 5 makes her feel old; and Warner Bros. allegedly paid 2,000+ social media influencers to 'post nice things' about Wuthering Heights – David gets mad over a Kate Bush related issue with the film. (⁠⁠Listen to Caitlin co-hostThe Jann Arden Podcast here⁠⁠.) Cognitive science professor Federico Rossano outlines the science behind whether your pet can really say 'I love you' with a button. Psychology professor Ross Otto shares details of his study showing people can learn to say no to taking the bigger share. Developmental psychology researcher Iris Wahring discusses how moving in boosts happiness for older couples, but marriage adds no extra spark. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:43) Gordon Binkhorst (10:00) Julianna Pillemer (20:00) Denée Buchko (30:00) Caitlin Green (39:50) Caitlin Green (49:50) Federico Rossano (59:50) Ross Otto (1:09:50) Iris Wahring (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 24, 20261h 27m

S3 Ep 735Cannabis, Decision Making and Bipolar Disorder

Psychiatry professor ⁠Jared W. Young⁠ explains how ⁠cannabis use is associated with better decision-making skills in people with bipolar disorder⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, 202611 min

S3 Ep 734Animal and Human Prescriptions: Not So Different After All

For Vet Talk – which David confusingly also calls Pet Talk – veterinarian ⁠Dr. Cliff Redford⁠ talks about how he recently prescribed a dog a tiny blue pill and why. (Yes, that tiny blue pill.) Cliff then covers these animal news stories: How parents likely talked you into antipathy toward snakes at an early age⁠; and Pets can be silent witnesses and offer a fur-ensic tale⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, 202621 min

S3 Ep 733Facts on Young People Sharing Explicit Pics

Criminal Justice professor ⁠Justin Patchin⁠ from the ⁠Cyberbullying Research Center⁠ shares details of ⁠his new sexting study revealing an "alarming" reality for young people who share explicit images⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, 202610 min

S3 Ep 732Dating Apps Don't Optimize For Love

Marketing professor ⁠Mathieu Lajante⁠ describes ⁠what dating apps are really optimizing for⁠. (Hint: it isn't love.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, 202610 min

S3 Ep 731A Solar System That Shouldn't Exist

The show opens with astrophysics professor ⁠Jesse Rogerson⁠ covering these science news stories: Astronomers detect a solar system they say should not be possible⁠; The simple habit that can significantly ease depression and anxiety⁠; Scientists found a way to plant ideas in dreams to boost creativity⁠; and Deer create mysterious ultraviolet signals that glow in forests⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, 202620 min

S3 Ep 730FULL EPISODE: Hack Your Brain While You Sleep - February 20, 2026

The show opens with astrophysics professor Jesse Rogerson covering these science news stories: Astronomers detect a solar system they say should not be possible; The simple habit that can significantly ease depression and anxiety; Scientists found a way to plant ideas in dreams to boost creativity; and Deer create mysterious ultraviolet signals that glow in forests. Psychiatry professor Jared W. Young explains how cannabis use is associated with better decision-making skills in people with bipolar disorder. For Vet Talk – which David confusingly also calls Pet Talk – veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford talks about how he recently prescribed a dog a tiny blue pill and why. (Yes, that tiny blue pill.) Cliff then covers these animal news stories: How parents likely talked you into antipathy toward snakes at an early age; and Pets can be silent witnesses and offer a fur-ensic tale. Criminal Justice professor Justin Patchin from the Cyberbullying Research Center shares details of his new sexting study revealing an "alarming" reality for young people who share explicit images. Marketing professor Mathieu Lajante describes what dating apps are really optimizing for. (Hint: it isn't love.) Management professor Jeremy Beus reveals how pay differences among top NBA performers can erode their cooperation. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:19) Jesse Rogerson pt. 1 (10:00) Jesse Rogerson pt. 2 (20:00) Jared W. Young (30:00) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (39:50) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (49:50) Justin Patchin (59:50) Mathieu Lajante (1:09:50) Jeremy Beus (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, 20261h 27m

S3 Ep 729Attachment Styles and Ideal Dates

Psychology professor ⁠Amy Muise⁠ explains how ⁠your attachment style predicts which activities boost romantic satisfaction⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 20, 202610 min

S3 Ep 728AI is Reshaping Human Connection

Sociology and AI scientist ⁠James Evans⁠ discusses how as artificial intelligence is an increasing part of daily life, it is altering the landscape of human relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 20, 202610 min

S3 Ep 727Staying Together For the Kids

Therapist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laurel van der Toorn⁠⁠ weighs in on whether ⁠it's ever a good idea to stay together for the kids⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 20, 202610 min

S3 Ep 72699% Off MacBooks, For Criminals

Tech analyst ⁠Carmi Levy⁠ joins David for It's Time For Technology Time and covers the following stories: ByteDance says it will add safeguards to Seedance 2.0 following Hollywood backlash⁠; Cops say Best Buy worker used manager's code to get 99% off MacBooks⁠; There's a bar in New York where you can have "dates" with digital partners⁠; and Realtor, agency apologize for AI image that altered facade of Quebec home for sale⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 20, 202620 min

S3 Ep 725FULL EPISODE: A Bar Where You're Guaranteed a Robot Date - February 19, 2026

Tech analyst Carmi Levy joins David for It's Time For Technology Time and covers the following stories: ByteDance says it will add safeguards to Seedance 2.0 following Hollywood backlash; Cops say Best Buy worker used manager's code to get 99% off MacBooks; There's a bar in New York where you can have "dates" with digital partners; and Realtor, agency apologize for AI image that altered facade of Quebec home for sale. Psychology professor Amy Muise explains how your attachment style predicts which activities boost romantic satisfaction. Sociology and AI scientist James Evans discusses how as artificial intelligence is an increasing part of daily life, it is altering the landscape of human relationships. Therapist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laurel van der Toorn⁠ weighs in on whether it's ever a good idea to stay together for the kids. Medicine researcher Dr. Kim Meredith-Jones describes how evening screen use may be more relaxing than stimulating for teenagers. Cognitive scientist ⁠⁠⁠Mark Miller⁠⁠⁠ explains the neuroscience of ⁠why social media makes us feel terrible about who we really are⁠. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:17) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (10:00) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (20:00) Amy Muise (30:00) James Evans (39:50) Laurel van der Toorn (49:50) Dr. Kim Meredith-Jones (59:50) Mark Miller pt. 1 (1:09:50) Mark Miller pt. 2 (1:18:51) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 20, 20261h 27m

S3 Ep 724Dating Isn't Trading Stocks

Psychology professor ⁠Paul Eastwick⁠, co-host of ⁠the Love Factually podcast⁠, challenges ⁠the idea that we should view dating as a marketplace⁠. Check out Paul's book Bonded by Evolution here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 19, 202610 min

S3 Ep 723AI: Increased Productivity, Increased Burnout

AI and tech reporter ⁠Brent Griffiths⁠ explains ⁠the mental cost to all the AI productivity gains we've seen in the workplace⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 19, 202610 min

S3 Ep 722No More Condoms For The Olympians

For pop culture news, media personality ⁠Caitlin Green⁠ joins The Last Show covering stories: Why there's so much sex at the Winter Olympics after it faces a condom crisis⁠; Norwegian biathlete wins Winter Olympics bronze and then tells TV interviewer of affair⁠; Shia LaBeouf's Mardi Gras bar brawl: "He's terrorizing the city"⁠; and AI video of fake 'Tom Cruise' fighting 'Brad Pitt' goes viral⁠. Catch Caitlin co-hosting The Jann Arden Podcast here⁠⁠.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 19, 202619 min

S3 Ep 721Obama Says Aliens: They're Real!

For Conspiracy Corner, political science professor Lee Kuhnle and David go over ⁠former US president Obama stating that aliens are real⁠. Listen to Lee's podcast The Uncover Up here⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 19, 202610 min

S3 Ep 720FULL EPISODE: Dating's Not a Marketplace - February 18, 2026

For pop culture news, media personality Caitlin Green joins The Last Show covering stories: Why there's so much sex at the Winter Olympics after it faces a condom crisis; Norwegian biathlete wins Winter Olympics bronze and then tells TV interviewer of affair; Shia LaBeouf's Mardi Gras bar brawl: "He's terrorizing the city"; and AI video of fake 'Tom Cruise' fighting 'Brad Pitt' goes viral. (⁠Catch Caitlin co-hosting The Jann Arden Podcast here⁠.) Psychology professor Paul Eastwick, co-host of the Love Factually podcast, challenges the idea that we should view dating as a marketplace. (Check out Paul's book Bonded by Evolution here.) For Conspiracy Corner, political science professor Lee Kuhnle and David go over former US president Obama stating that aliens are real. (⁠Listen to Lee's podcast The Uncover Up here⁠.) AI and tech reporter Brent Griffiths explains the mental cost to all the AI productivity gains we've seen in the workplace. On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, therapist and social worker ⁠Gary Direnfeld⁠ and David discuss how to break up with your therapist. Health psychologist Maria Siwa explains how childhood inactivity is linked to depression in a vicious cycle. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:32) Caitlin Green pt. 1 (10:00) Caitlin Green pt. 2 (20:00) Paul Eastwick (30:00) Lee Kuhnle (39:50) Brent Griffiths (49:50) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (59:50) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (1:09:50) Maria Siwa (1:18:33) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 19, 20261h 27m

S3 Ep 719Meta's AI Patent Keeps You Posting After Death

Media and tech reporter ⁠⁠⁠Sydney Bradley⁠⁠⁠ explains how ⁠Meta patented an AI that lets you keep posting from beyond the grave⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 18, 202610 min

S3 Ep 718The Orgasm and Your Mind

Behavioral neuroscientist ⁠Dr. Jim Pfaus⁠ and David discuss where orgasms are formed, and ⁠his recent study that confirms non-genitally stimulated orgasms are biologically real⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 18, 202610 min