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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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All Episodes

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No British or Canadian Man - June 9, 2025

The Last Show with David Cooper ·

2025/06/10

David and foreign correspondent Tony Five open the show by following up with caller Gillian from London – not that London – and our hosts discuss the wedding gift they bought for her. David describes the role of a "bug guy." Comedian Natasha Vinik shares her take on dating men who have the queen on their money. David and Tony take umbrage. Psychology professor Dr. Michael Poulin explains that mindfulness boosts generosity, but only for group-oriented individuals. Therapist Laurel Roberts-Meese and

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Cosmic Colorado Campout - June 6, 2025

The Last Show with David Cooper ·

2025/06/07

David's top stories: DoorDash driver at O'Hare drives right onto the tarmac exposing a hole in airport security; and Protests over bar's goldfish races. Carmi Levy joins the show for It's Time For Technology Time and covers stories: University students built robot that solves a Rubik's Cube in just 0.103 seconds; Unlicensed law clerk fired after ChatGPT hallucinations found in filing; AI cheating is so out of hand in schools that blue books are coming back; AI could consume more power than Bitcoin

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87:55

What's In Your Robot's Stomach? - June 5, 2025

The Last Show with David Cooper ·

2025/06/06

It's News You Can't Use with foreign correspondent and Scottish-to-English translator Tony Five. Tony's top bird-related story: Golden eagles soar south back to English skies. David and Tony take a listener call from a nerd. David plays a jingle for Tony. David finds a fatal flaw in a dental floss that can measure stress described by engineer Dr. Sameer Sonkusale. James Pikul reveals what a robot that eats instead of having batteries would function like. Economics professor Ulf Zölitz explains that

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87:55

Soiling The Nest - June 4, 2025

The Last Show with David Cooper ·

2025/06/05

The show opens with News You Can't Use and foreign correspondent Tony Five covering the following: Woman in China sends 1,000kg of onions to cheating ex's home. Tony and David talk about why tourists aren't welcome in Spain, then take a listener call involving a drunken Zamboni driver. Matthew Alston explains how employees are sick and tired of engagement surveys. On Pet Talk, veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford covers: A warning about pets eating toxic flowers and plants; A study revealing how your cat

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The Bird Attacks Continue - June 3, 2025

The Last Show with David Cooper ·

2025/06/04

The show opens with bird-attack expert and foreign correspondent Tony Five with top story: Dive-bombing buzzard unleashes chaos at London school. Tony tells David about his visit to the ER. Astrophysicist Dr. Rafael Luque explains how our best evidence for life in the cosmos now faces new doubt. Dr. Johannes Jungwirth shares how magic mushrooms (psilocybin) increases emotional empathy in depressed individuals. Dr. Lee Kuhnle joins David for Conspiracy Corner and reveals how governments and

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87:55

The Most British Person in the World - June 2, 2025

The Last Show with David Cooper ·

2025/06/03

David's top stories: Millions of bees escape an overturned truck; Woman allegedly attacks over dirty dishes. David tells UK-Based foreign correspondent Tony Five a couple very British experiences that he recently had. Tony talks about life in England. Organizational psychology researcher Dr. Evy Kuijpers explains that poor sleep can bring out the 'dark side' of your personality at work. Social psychology and sex tech researcher Dr. Valérie Lapointe discusses the current state of AI-generated

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Speeches at a Funeral - May 30, 2025

The Last Show with David Cooper ·

2025/05/31

The show opens with evolutionary biologist at the University of Chicago Dr. Yara Haridy on the reason you can blame your sensitive teeth on an ancient fish. Dr. Sandra Peter and Dr. Kai Riemer discuss AI systems being too human-like and that posing a problem for us. Caitlin Green, media personality and co-host of The Jan Arden Podcast joins the show for Pop Cultured, Like Fungus and debates whether or not Brittany Spears should have smoked on a private jet and Justin Bieber should have aired his

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Delicious Food On Mars, Probably - May 28, 2025

The Last Show with David Cooper ·

2025/05/29

The show opens with Florida foul fowl correspondent Tony Five with top story: Rage-filled feral duck attacks elderly residents in Florida. Dr. Lenore Newman, co-author of Dinner on Mars, goes over the technologies that will likely transform the red planet into a place that grows food. On It's Time For Technology Time, Carmi Levy covers stories: Infrared contact lenses that let you see in the dark; Zoox issues another software recall for its robotaxis; Texas readying to ban social media for anyone

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1:19:40

Your Polygenic Index - May 27, 2025

The Last Show with David Cooper ·

2025/05/28

The show opens with foreign correspondent Tony Five and top story: Harvard researcher studying dishonesty is (allegedly) dishonest. Dominique McKoy from University of Chicago's To&Through Project discusses what matters for high school and college success. Tony Five and David interview viral sensation Crazy Auntie Ann who discusses her videos rocking out and dispensing mental health advice. Sociologist Dalton Conley reveals whether DNA can predict your individual future and what that means for

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1:19:40

The Nazca Lines - May 26, 2025

The Last Show with David Cooper ·

2025/05/27

The show opens with foreign correspondent Tony Five giving a dog update on Dony Dive's Dog Dilemma. Professor of organizations David Krackhardt shares how employees assigned more complex projects early in their work history had better career outcomes. Astronomer and University of Chicago professor Dr. Jacob Bean explains the current state of the alien life search on distant planets. Tony Five returns to the show for News You Can't Use with a morbid and very much (not) current story involving a

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1:19:40

Dony Dive's Dog Dilemma - May 23, 2025

The Last Show with David Cooper ·

2025/05/24

David talks about his cat (again) and covers top stories: Narco kitty apprehended; and Man arrested for vigilante spray-chalking a crosswalk. Foreign correspondent Tony Five talks about a dog-related dilemma he's having on Dony Dive's Dog Dilemma. (Explanation for terrible segment title: our comedy writers must be on vacation.) Tony and David take listener call (singular intended) from fan Lauren in Detroit. Emmy-winning city spokeswoman for Kansas City, Missouri Sherae Honeycutt goes over a letter

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Cuddle Deny, Anxiety: Hi! - May 22, 2025

The Last Show with David Cooper ·

2025/05/23

David and foreign correspondent Tony Five's top story for News You Can't Use: Firm posts lucrative office cat sitting job – Lisa Bond from the firm joins the show. Couples therapist Dr. Josh Novak goes over a study finding that couples who cuddle at bedtime feel more secure and less stressed. Tony Five rejoins the program to sing a jingle and discuss boundaries. On It's Time For Technology Time, Carmi Levy covers topics: Bankrupt DNA testing company 23andMe to be bought by Regeneron; Netflix will

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1:19:40

Onion Hate - May 21, 2025

The Last Show with David Cooper ·

2025/05/22

David's top stories: Chicago newspaper prints a fake summer reading list; and Woman sues adult websites after her son accesses them. Psychology researcher Dr. Owen Waddington reveals how a psychology experiment shows that children are more likely to delay gratification if a peer promises to wait too. David attempts to explain how ChatGPT works to foreign correspondent Tony Five. On News You Can't Use, Tony tells the tale of a man who is suing Whataburger for almost $1M over onions. Coral from the

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1:19:40

Cockney Rhyming Slang - May 20, 2025

The Last Show with David Cooper ·

2025/05/21

David's top stories: A naked 5k run; and Jennifer Lopez sued for posting photos of herself. Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David receive Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY) dealing with sleep hygiene and spinal health. Psychological science researcher Dr. Mitch Brown explains when and why we choose physically strong leaders. Political scientist Dr. Paul Platzman shares his study revealing that diversity in your social circle may come with a surprising trade-off. Tony Five

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1:19:40

Just Saying Words For No Reason - May 19, 2025

The Last Show with David Cooper ·

2025/05/20

The show opens with London-based foreign correspondent Tony Five reading a listener's texts. Tony's top story: British magic club rights a wrong. On Conspiracy Corner, Dr. Lee Kuhnle visats [sic] and goes over various papal conspiracies – past and present. (Check out Lee's podcast here.) Dr. Elisa Becker explains the difference between distaste and disgust, and what bacon and poop have in common. Psychology lecturer Dr. Jasmin Wertz shares how childhood maternal warmth predicts your key personality

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1:19:40

What About The Penguins? - May 16, 2025

The Last Show with David Cooper ·

2025/05/17

Foreign correspondent Tony Five revisits the Hertfordshire Harris hawk hero story from earlier in the week with the man himself, Steve Harris. Veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford tells us about his docuseries, Dr. Cliff – Worldwide Vet. Jessica Reif shares her research showing that people who use AI at work are perceived as lazier and less competent. Dr. Natalie Pennington says those that actually call their romantic partner their best friend are in the minority. Carmi Levy joins the show for It's Time

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1:19:40

Alien Abductions and Travis Walton - May 15, 2025

The Last Show with David Cooper ·

2025/05/16

David's top stories: WordPress CEO forces everyone to love pineapple on pizza; and Police find $600K in giant teddy bear during massage parlor raid. Entrepreneur Ramon van Meer reveals the sobering results from his test of customers paying more for American-made. On Conspiracy Corner, Nathan Radke gives an overview of the history of alien abductions and tells the Travis Walton story. (Check out Nathan's podcast here.) UK-based Foreign correspondent Tony Five gives us the latest provincial news

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1:19:40

AI Images Will Fool You - May 14, 2025

The Last Show with David Cooper ·

2025/05/15

David tells foreign correspondent Tony Five about getting out of the wrong side of the bed. Tony talks about a criminal, "repeat offender" Swiss duck. Cognitive psychologist Dr. Arryn Robbins explains why AI images fool so many people. Psychiatry professor Dr. Eric Garland shares his study finding that mindfulness therapy reduces opioid craving and addiction. Brendan Case from Harvard's Human Flourishing Program illuminates how and when humans flourish with age. Then, it's Therapy Thursdays on a

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1:19:40

Harris Hawk in Hertfordshire - May 13, 2025

The Last Show with David Cooper ·

2025/05/14

Tony Five and David receive advice from their yesterday's selves for tomorrow, today (AFY-TSY). Tony talks about Steve Harris who caught the Harris Hawk terrorizing Hertfordshire. Couple Sam Sova and Kaitlyn Dattoria describe accidentally proposing to each other at the same time. Psychology professor Paul Eastwick shares his study showing women also prefer younger romantic partners. On Sex, Et Cetera, sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty and David go over things nobody teaches you about

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1:19:40

The Return of Tony Five - May 12, 2025

The Last Show with David Cooper ·

2025/05/13

The show opens with the triumphant return of London-based foreign correspondent Tony Five, who discusses his absence from the show. On It's Time For Technology Time, Carmi Levy goes over topics: VR makes medical treatment more bearable; People trust advice from ChatGPT more than lawyers; TikTok hit with a €530M fine; and Lyft Silver to keep your aging parents off the road. Conservation scientist Joe Roman explains why whale urine is so important to life in the sea. (Check out Joe's book Eat, Poop,

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