FULL EPISODE: Peek Into An Ancient Wolves' Stomach - January 14, 2026
The Birthday Blues
The Last Show with David Cooper
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Show Notes
For science news, professor Jesse Rogerson covers: An ancient wolf cub's last meal just rewrote the woolly rhino extinction story; Chimps reveal why teenagers are notorious for risky behaviors; and Record-breaking asteroid spins so fast it should tear itself apart. Jesse and David field a listener question about black holes that extends deep into the 'noodle-verse'. (Got a science question for The Last Show? Leave a voicemail at 1-888-505-6644.) History of science professor Marga Vicedo discusses the (mostly) positive impact of Mattel's new Autistic Barbie. For Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, therapist and social worker Gary Direnfeld goes over the birthday blues and how to manage travel stress. Toronto-based comedian Natalie Norman gives a visual demonstration of red lipstick theory (it's hard to see on a podcast),and weighs in on one couple's bathroom-based 'Am I the A-hole?' dilemma. Physics and astronomy professor Daniel Oblak explains how we emit a visible light that vanishes when we die. David has both Niagara Falls, Ontario mayor Jim Diodati and travel writer Emily Pogue on the show. David tries (and fails) to generate controversy, asking Emily to apologize directly to Jim for having written that her favorite side of Niagara Falls is the US one.
Segments:
- (00:00) Introduction
- (01:38) Jesse Rogerson pt. 1
- (10:00) Jesse Rogerson pt. 2
- (20:00) Marga Vicedo
- (30:00) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1
- (39:50) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2
- (49:50) Natalie Norman
- (59:50) Daniel Oblak
- (1:09:50) Mayor Jim Diodati & Emily Pogue
- (1:18:59) Sign-off
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