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The Last Show with David Cooper

Welcome to The Last Show with David Cooper, where sanity takes a backseat and laughter rides shotgun. Join David and his UK partner-in-chaos Tony Five as they hurtle through a landscape of relationships, conspiracies, and raw confessions—where stand-up comedy crashes head-first into group therapy. From alien encounters to dating disasters, no topic is sacred. David"s explosive energy and Tony"s sharp insights create a mix of comedy and catharsis that"ll leave you questioning everything – especially

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87:55

AI Lovers, Don't Judge - July 23, 2025

The Last Show with David Cooper ·

2025/07/24

London-based foreign correspondent Tony Five covers: Surgeon accused of lying about his own amputation in £466k insurance claim; and Indian police arrest man accused of running a fake embassy. Psychology professor Dr. Kenneth DeMarree extols the benefits of listening well. Philosophy professor Dr. Neil McArthur explains why we shouldn't judge someone for taking an AI lover. Agricultural economics professors Dr. Sofia Berto Villas-Boas and Dr. Rebecca (Becca) Taylor discuss how consumers prefer

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87:55

Love Bombs Away! - July 22, 2025

The Last Show with David Cooper ·

2025/07/23

With news you probably can't use, foreign correspondent Tony Five and David cover: Brain surgeon who lost a £14m snowmobile holiday crash claim after his text messages were read in court; and Coldplay kiss cam joke branded 'tone deaf' as Stroke Association issues apology. Dr. Andrea Vial explains that the ideal leader isn't hyper-masculine, rather that people shows preference for androgynous traits. Astrophysicist Dr. Jesse Rogerson discusses a top scientist's new UFO report and how the academic

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87:55

Are Memes Comics? - July 21, 2025

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2025/07/22

Tony Five – foreign correspondent from the UK – and David cover how British schoolchildren tunneled their way out of school and give an update on the Astronomer scandal. Dr. Michelle Ann Abate discusses whether memes are a form of comics. On Conspiracy Corner, Dr. Lee Kuhnle explains that scammers who call you can be victims themselves. (⁠⁠Check out Lee's podcast The Uncover Up here⁠⁠.) Dr. Rachel Engler-Stringer reveals much about school lunches and community, the French way. Psychology professor

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Black Holes, Merged - July 18, 2025

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2025/07/19

Wacky bird news "expert" and foreign correspondent Tony Five dives into the international relations crisis between Canada and the US over ostriches. Astrophysicist Dr. Maya Fishbach briefs us on the detection of the largest black hole merger yet. Media personality Caitlin Green – who co-hosts The Jan Arden Podcast – covers the tech CEO who was caught cheating on a kiss cam at a Coldplay concert. Marketing professor Dr. Caleb Warren gives David a guide to the things all cool people have in common

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What's With Medieval Health Influencers? - July 17, 2025

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2025/07/18

Cornering the media landscape of offbeat bird-related news, foreign correspondent Tony Five covers a hit and run road rage incident with bear spray and a chicken in Key West, FL. History professor Dr. Meg Leja explains how medieval medicine was smarter than you might think, and how it was weirdly similar to TikTok trends of today. Professor of sustainable enterprise Dr. Andrew Hoffman discusses rethinking how we teach MBAs. Tony Five and David accept advice based on their dreams during Advice For

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The Ancient Anunnaki - July 16, 2025

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2025/07/17

Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David's top stories: Nurse commutes 5,000 miles for work; and Court rejects drug dealers' claim that drugs, weapons, and cash found at their home wasn't theirs. On Noah vs. The Unknown, TV personality Noah Cappe and David discuss the ancient Anunnaki. Psychology and neuroscience researcher ⁠Gabriela Fernández-Miranda⁠ ⁠sheds light on how forgiveness does and doesn't reshape memories⁠. Tony Five and David speak with Amandine Ranson from sexual wellness and sex toy

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87:55

Are You Born Funny? - July 15, 2025

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2025/07/16

The show opens with David recalling a bad dream. UK-based foreign correspondent Tony Five reports on a new "healthy" trend involving walking with the wind behind you, sort of. Evolutionary psychologist Dr. Gil Greengross goes over his study suggesting the ability to be funny may not be genetic. Misinformation, trust, and social media researcher Dr. Sacha Altay explains that certain use of social media for two weeks can improve knowledge and fake news recognition. For Sex, Et Cetera, sexual health

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87:55

Forest Relaxation in VR - July 14, 2025

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2025/07/15

Foreign correspondent Tony Five reports on there being no jail time for the Wisconsin nurse who chopped off someone's foot without permission for a frostbite prop. Clinical psychologist Dr. Leonie Ascone explains how virtual reality forest bathing can alleviate stress. Dr. Neal Barnard of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine reveals that many people can't tell healthy processed foods from unhealthy ones. Psychology researchers Dr. Luca Pascolini and Dr. Natalie Wyer share how playing

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87:55

Oh Rats! - July 11, 2025

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2025/07/12

David and foreign correspondent Tony Five open with stories: Wisconsin officers find drugs, guns in bag labeled 'Definitely Not a Bag Full of Drugs'; and Ice pack after wisdom teeth removal gets woman fined for phoning while driving. Astrophysics professor Michael Garrett describes how radar at major airports could help aliens spot Earth. Experimental scientist of religion Dr. Jana Nenadalová sheds light on the mysterious feelings of presence you get while you're alone. The self-styled leader of the

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87:55

Revenge Donations - July 10, 2025

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2025/07/11

Foreign correspondent Tony Five covers the strange tale of the Sycamore Gap Tree and its trunk and the sorry state of X's Grok chatbot. Consumer behavior researcher Ethan Milne explains the rise of retributive philanthropy (or revenge donations). Evolutionary psychologist Dr. Carey Fitzgerald reveals that common sounds like coughs and sneezes can impair your learning. On It's Time For Technology Time, tech expert Carmi Levy discusses stories: China's new robot soccer league; Nvidia now at record $4

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The Robots Are Bad With Ethics - July 9, 2025

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2025/07/10

Foreign correspondent Tony Five reports on prospective fines for British supermarkets if they don't sell enough healthy food. Experimental psychology researcher Maximilian (Max) Maier reveals hidden biases in AI's moral advice. Dr. Grant Shields explains why people make riskier choices when they're stressed. On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, Gary Direnfeld and David discuss common boundaries people violate without even realizing it. Tony Five joins the show for another installment of Advice For

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The Buga Sphere - July 8, 2025

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2025/07/09

Foreign correspondent Tony Five reports that drones are dropping zombie knives and kilos of drugs into UK prisons. Noah Cappe joins David for Noah vs. The Unknown and describes the strange Buga Sphere object from Columbia. Cognitive and brain sciences researcher Christian Montag explains that positive attitudes toward AI are linked to problematic social media use. Retail analyst Bruce Winder gives the lowdown on Prime Day 2025. On Sex, Et Cetera, sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty

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Are Lefties More Creative? - July 7, 2025

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2025/07/08

Top stories on News You Can't Use with foreign correspondent Tony Five: Woman convicted of triple murder after serving a fatal beef Wellington; and Bees attack in French town. Psychology professor Dr. Daniel Casasanto reveals that the idea that lefties are more creative is a misconception. Evolutionary anthropology researcher Dr. Joseph Feldblum explains that chimpanzee babies do better when their moms have strong social connections. On Pet Talk (or is it Vet Talk?) with Dr. Cliff Redford we cover:

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87:55

Tattoo Judgement: Wrong - July 4, 2025

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2025/07/05

David's top stories: Snake on a plane delays a flight in Australia; and Hurdler gets modeling offer after shorts malfunction during race. Social-personality psychologist William Chopik explains what we get wrong in our misjudgments about people with tattoos. Foreign correspondent Tony Five joins in to chat with environmental psychologist Dr. Jim Uttley about why only certain types of crime, but not others, increases after dark. Mark – a man who saved a bumblebee – shares his story with Tony and

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87:55

A Great Band That Doesn't Exist - July 3, 2025

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2025/07/04

The show opens with News You Can't Use, and foreign correspondent Tony Five covering cryptic tears shed in British parliament causing economic turmoil. On It's Time For Technology Time, Carmi Levy dives into the following: Half a million Spotify users are unknowingly grooving to an AI-generated band; Microsoft's Blue Screen of Death dies after 40 years of memes, jokes, t-shirts; Amazon now has 1 million robots steadily pushing humans out; and Google launches Doppl, a new app that lets you

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87:55

The Mentalist - July 2, 2025

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2025/07/03

On News You Can't Use, foreign correspondent Tony Five explains how Superman was spotted 1,000ft over London, England. David talks about how he toasts his nuts. (Cashews – get your head out of the gutter!) Mentalist Mysterion the Mind Reader chats about his career breaking brains and reading minds. Therapist Gary Direnfeld joins the show for Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday and discusses how requesting childcare from grandparents can be fraught with trouble. Amina Yousaf shares how summer break

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What's In Your Bedside Drawer? - July 1, 2025

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2025/07/02

After wishing his audience a happy Canada Day, David is joined by foreign correspondent Tony Five to discuss their ideal power bands. After that, it's Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY). Psychology and neuroscience researcher Gabriela Fernández-Miranda sheds light on how forgiveness does and doesn't reshape memories. Comedian Natalie Norman acts as the show's special NBA draft correspondent on basketball player fashion. On Sex, Et Cetera, sexual health and consent educator Samantha

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Live From The Lonely Pole - June 30, 2025

The Last Show with David Cooper ·

2025/07/01

David's top stories: Rollercoaster stuck on opening day with riders hanging straight down; and Hotel ordered to stop their red panda wake-up service. For the inaugural Live From The Lonely Pole, David and foreign correspondent Tony Five interview tarot reader Ape Alexander. (If you see any interesting flyers posted on telephone poles, send pictures to david@lastshow.pizza!) Tony and David give themselves Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY). Therapist Laurel Roberts-Meese⁠ discusses

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Not So Hot Stuff - June 27, 2025

The Last Show with David Cooper ·

2025/06/28

It's News You Can't Use and foreign correspondent Tony Five⁠⁠ with stories: Pigeons in cowboy hats confuse Las Vegas; and A 'poop cruise' documentary. David interviews Harriet Goldberg about her jazzy tune you've probably heard while on hold. Astrophysicist Dr. Jesse Rogerson describes our first look from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory. Tony Five and David speak with Amandine Ranson from sexual wellness and sex stoy company LELO and discuss love making during heatwaves. On Pop Cultured, Like Fungus,

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Stuff In Spain Stolen Mainly On The Plain - June 26,...

The Last Show with David Cooper ·

2025/06/27

David tells his harrowing story of being on vacation with foreign correspondent Tony Five. Nathan Radke joins David and Tony for Conspiracy Corner, and explains why people who are feeling low can fall victim to conspiratorial thinking. (Check out Nathan's podcast here⁠.) Relationship scientist Dr. Marisa Cohen explains how to spot (and avoid dating) a "man child". Carmi Levy⁠⁠⁠ joins the show for It's Time For Technology Time and covers stories: 'Godfather of AI' says intellectually mundane jobs

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