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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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High Hope During a Crisis - August 7, 2025

The Last Show with David Cooper ·

2025/08/08

It's bird news with foreign correspondent Tony Five: Drug dealer's pet parrot helps cops bring down crime gang. Computational neuroscientist Dr. Maria Balaet shares her study linking psychedelic use to mental health recovery in times of crisis. Environmental scientist Dan McCamish describes how to spot tarantulas during mating season. On It's Time For Technology Time, tech expert Carmi Levy covers: Uber Canada says it's changed emergency policies after driver left with child in backseat; Ontario

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A Power Plant on the Moon - August 6, 2025

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2025/08/07

David and foreign correspondent Tony Five cover a recent development in a strange alleged insurance fraud case involving a bear suit. Astrophysicist Dr. Jesse Rogerson reveals that NASA has issued a directive to speed up moon power reactor plans. For Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, Gary Direnfeld and David discuss how to deal with a bad day. Evolutionary psychologist Dr. Andrew Thomas explains that people judge a potential partner's sexual history by timing, not total number. Psychology and

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Being on Reality TV: Pros & Cons - August 5, 2025

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2025/08/06

It's back to the basics of bird-related news with foreign correspondent Tony Five and an almost breaking story (from 2016): Angry seagull terrorizes Tesco, causes evacuation after perching atop pet food aisle. Psychology researcher Emiliana Simon-Thomas explains how simple micro‑actions can boost psychological well‑being. On Vet Talk with Dr. Cliff Redford – or is it Pet Talk? – David and Cliff cover: Pet owners warned of ticks transmitting Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever; Genetic test detects early

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Why Does Ghosting Hurt - August 4, 2025

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2025/08/05

David and foreign correspondent Tony Five detail how a New Jersey man angry over being sold an eggplant sandwich returned to a store four years later and stabbed its owner. Social psychology researcher Amanda Szczesniak explains her study simulating ghosting, revealing why it's so damaging. Assistant professor of psychology Dr. Jillian O'Connor reveals that voice pitch influences who we trust with money. Reporter ⁠Matthew Alston⁠⁠ critiques how Gen Z is perceived as having poor etiquette and soft

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Conquer Your Fears With Nightmares - August 1, 2025

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2025/08/02

David and Tony Five in London, England discuss how Britain's most tattooed man can't watch adult content under new rules because it doesn't recognize his face. Dr. Louise Hecker from Baylor College of Medicine reveals that magic mushrooms help aging mice not just live longer, but also look better. ⁠⁠Laurel Roberts-Meese reviews ChatGPT CEO's warning that there's no legal confidentiality when using the platform – from a therapist's perspective. REM psychologist Zhanna Zhunusova explains that lucid

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Mom, Don't Meddle In My Love Life - July 31, 2025

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2025/08/01

David and foreign correspondent Tony Five's top story: The manhunt is on for a naked dog walker traumatizing Salisbury village in the UK. Communication studies professor Dr. Paul Schrodt goes over his research showing that when parents get involved in their kids' love lives, it can go sideways. On It's Time For Technology Time, tech expert Carmi Levy covers stories: Drones will be 'first responders' to 911 police calls in Mississauga and Brampton; and Hackers steal images from women's dating safety

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When Teens Befriend Chatbots - July 30, 2025

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2025/07/31

Foreign correspondent Tony Five begins with top story: WNBA game comes crashing to a halt as a sex toy is thrown on the court. Robbie Torney discusses how teens are turning to generative AI for social interaction. Relationship expert Dr. Wendy Walsh explains how Gen Z men are three times more likely than the older generations to prioritize 'dominance'. (Dr. Wendy's writings appear on DatingAdvice.com.) Philosopher of science Byron Hyde reveals that counterintuitively, lying increases public trust

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Curious Climate Control Conspiracies - July 29, 2025

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2025/07/30

It's News You Can't Use with foreign correspondent Tony Five and top stories: Police officer caught in compromising position by Google Street View camera; and Veteran celebrates long-awaited bar mitzvah at 101 years of age. Reporter from Business Insider Julia Pugachevsky explains why millennials are reluctant to have three or more children. Tony Five and Nathan Radke join the show for Conspiracy Corner and discuss the conspiracies of climate control. (⁠Check out Nathan's podcast The Uncover Up

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Swedish Death Cleaning - July 28, 2025

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2025/07/29

David and foreign correspondent Tony Five from London, England cover absurd stories: Man carrying home gardening tools arrested by armed police in Manchester; and Chuck E. Cheese handcuffed and arrested at... Chuck E. Cheese. After that, Swedish psychologist Katarina Blom from NBC's The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning walks Tony through how he might approach helping his mother downsize on her items before she passes – through Swedish death cleaning. Psychology professor Dr. Johanna Peetz walks

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Everyone's Hooking Up At Work - July 25, 2025

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2025/07/26

Foreign correspondent Tony Five ponders the privacy implications of new online age verification rules that came into effect in the UK today. Mia de Graaf and Julia Pugachevsky from Business Insider explain that everyone is hooking up at work – even bosses – and how HR departments should handle it. Dr. Isaiah Kletenik from Harvard Medical School describes how an injury to specific brain connections might explain some people's criminal behavior. Career coach Bill Hoogterp says that billionaires,

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An App For Women - July 24, 2025

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2025/07/25

Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David's top stories: Man smuggles 14 toucans stashed in his Volkswagen dashboard; and Florida man arrested for DUI on lawn mower on toll road. On It's Time for Technology Time, Carmi Levy covers: New research says AI search causes massive drop in search clicks; A new study just upended AI safety; Ring reintroduces video sharing with police; and Weak password allowed hackers to sink a 158 year-old company. Media personality Caitlin Green joins the show for Pop

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

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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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Love Bombs Away! - July 22, 2025

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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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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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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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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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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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