The Last Show with David Cooper

The show opens with Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY) with Maya. (Call us at 1-888-505-6644 to give yourself advice from your yesterday's self for tomorrow!) Professor Luca Maria Aiello describes how urban highways are barriers to social ties. Dr. Katie Mehr and David extol the power of streaks. Social neuroscientist Julian Packheiser explains the lifelong impact of early touch. Zoology professor Tim Coulson from Oxford explains how the humble octopus could give rise to the next civilization if humans die out. David stokes the flames of the pineapple on pizza debate with Francis Woolf, owner of Lupa Pizza in Norwich that charges £100 for Hawaiian pizza. Social psychologist Kyle Conlon goes over his study on mate poaching.Segments:(00:00) Introduction(02:01) AFY-TSY: Maya(09:59) Luca Maria Aiello(19:59) Dr. Katie Mehr(29:59) Julian Packheiser(39:49) Tim Coulson pt. 1(49:49) Tim Coulson pt. 2(59:49) Francis Woolf(1:09:49) Kyle Conlon(1:19:30) Sign-off

Our top stories: Beavers bulldoze Czech bureaucracy; and The Excel world champion. Author Matthew Legge explains how you're not just you and that others shape your true self. Tech expert Carmi Levy joins the show for It's Time For Technology Time. Topics covered: 23andMe filing for bankruptcy protection; The messaging app Signal being targeted by hackers; and Napster selling for $207 million. On Sex, Et Cetera, sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty and David explore your fantasies that you dare not share, and would not act on. Dr. Sarah Hennessy goes over her study on what happens to your brain when you hear nostalgic music. Then, it's professor James Roberts on social media trapping us in a cycle of loneliness. Finally, Canadian History Ehx podcast host Craig Baird brings us back to the times Niagara Falls ran dry.Segments:(00:00) Introduction(01:47) Beavers bulldoze bureaucracy(04:59) Excel world champion(09:59) Matt Legge(19:59) Carmi Levy pt. 1(29:59) Carmi Levy pt. 2(39:49) Samantha Bitty(49:49) Dr. Sarah Hennessy(59:49) James Roberts(1:09:49) Craig Baird(1:19:06) Sign-off

David gives a cat update and then covers top stories: A Paddington Bear theft; and Real monster found under bed. Geophysicist and glaciologist Dr. Sasha Montelli shares his team's unprecedented discovery of a never-before-seen ecosystem under an Antarctic ice shelf. Therapist Gary Direnfeld joins the show for Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday. David and Gary discuss making new friends as adults. Professor Sam Maglio unravels the happiness paradox. On Pet Talk, veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford chats about when vets don't believe patients, and gives details about a pet-based super fungus that can pass on to humans. Olivia Stibolt shares her study revealing age-related differences in how children with social anxiety handle errors. David dispenses some extremely important advice.Segments(00:00) Introduction(02:40) Paddington Bear theft(06:03) Monster under bed(09:59) Dr. Sasha Montelli(19:59) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1(29:59) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2(39:49) Sam Maglio(49:49) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1(59:49) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2(1:09:49) Olivia Stibolt(1:19:06) Sign-off

David's top stories: DIY surgery gone wrong; and a Feral pig virus. Dimana Atanassova explains that because people with psychopathic traits feel less pain, they assume you do too. Professor of conspiracy studies Nathan Radke joins us for Conspiracy Corner and reveals what's in the recent massive JFK file dump. Gender studies PhD student Rotem Avgar provides insight into her research on why straight women watch lesbian porn. Writer Zac Hug shares how writing Hallmark rom-coms is his calling, and how you might find your calling too. Finally, human development and family studies professor Dr. Brian Ogolsky shares the good news that modern dating isn't broken.Segments:(00:00) Introduction(02:33) DIY surgery(05:44) Feral pig virus(09:59) Dimana Atanassova(19:59) Nathan Radke pt. 1(29:59) Nathan Radke pt. 2(39:49) Rotem Avgar pt. 1(49:49) Rotem Avgar pt. 2(59:49) Zac Hug(1:09:49) Dr. Brian Ogolsky(1:19:24) Sign-off

Our top stories: Parking lot run-over; Thief swallows earrings; and German pigeon birth control. TV host Noah Cappe joins the show for Noah vs. The Unknown and goes over super-structures discovered under Egypt's pyramids. University of Alberta's Dr. Dan Sameoto and Dr. Vivian Mushahwar explain the Batman-inspired smartwear they're creating. Dr. Caroline Ran discusses the connection she found with psychedelics and lowering the risk of headaches. Dr. Ahmed Mahmoud shares the link he discovered between heart attacks and cannabis use among young people. Economist Dr. Eric Kam digs into DoorDash's buy-now-pay-later feature. Finally, comedian Natalie Norman chats about a doctor not believing her.Segments:(00:00) Introduction(00:53) Parking lot run-over(03:28) Thief swallows earrings(07:08) pigeon birth control(09:59) Noah Cappe pt. 1(19:59) Noah Cappe pt. 2(29:59) Dr. Dan Sameoto & Dr. Vivian Mushahwar(39:49) Dr. Caroline Ran(49:49) Dr. Ahmed Mahmoud(59:49) Dr. Eric Kam(1:09:49) Natalie Norman(1:19:27) Sign-off

David gives a cat update and reads some listener texts. Our top stories: Zombie deer disease (sorry, scientists); and Pirate's Booty founder takes over village. Dr. David Samson – a rebel in studying sleep – explains that we might be on the verge of a sleep enlightenment. Microbiome researcher Dr. Sean Gibbons tells you what your poop schedule says about your health. David interviews Wilder "The Bone Guy" Duncan about an interaction they had at a party, and what it's like to be a skeletal specialist and taxidermist. Astrophysicist Dr. Jesse Rogerson shares why satellites are a problem for astronomers and how we might find aliens by sniffing for their flatulence. (Check out Jesse's book Daydreaming in the Solar System here.) Finally, Dr. Eva Oberle outlines how youth are not exercising enough in British Columbia.Segments:(00:00) Introduction(01:57) Zombie deer disease(05:26) Pirate's Booty takeover(09:59) Dr. David Samson(19:59) Dr. Sean Gibbons(29:59) Wilder Duncan pt. 1(39:49) Wilder Duncan pt. 2(49:49) Dr. Jesse Rogerson pt. 1(59:49) Dr. Jesse Rogerson pt. 2(1:09:49) Dr. Eva Oberle(1:18:57) Sign-off

David covers a fake dentist arrest and wishes everyone a National Alien Abduction Day. Dr. Daniela Pirani and Dr. Vera Hoelscher reveal why women seldom propose to men – and what happens when they do. Tech expert Carmi Levy joins the show for It's Time For Technology Time and covers these stories: Apple's upcoming live translation Airpod feature; Google acquiring cybersecurity firm Wiz; and Hollywood rallying against AI companies. Psychology PhD student Vasileia Karasavva explains that ADHD misinformation runs rampant on TikTok. Dr. Caroline Taylor shares her study connecting kids' kindness and fish. Comedian Natasha Vinik and David go over some click bait. Finally, Dr. Erica Pensini gives us the latest in slime science.Segments:(00:00) Introduction(01:56) Fake dentist arrest(05:02) National Alien Abduction Day(09:59) Dr. Daniela Pirani & Dr. Vera Hoelscher(19:59) Carmi Levy pt. 1(29:59) Carmi Levy pt. 2(39:49) Vasileia Karasavva(49:49) Dr. Caroline Taylor(59:49) Natasha Vinik(1:09:49) Dr. Erica Pensini(1:19:06) Sign-off

David gives a cat update then covers top stories: Pilot rehired after cocaine-related dismissal; and Golden toilet thieves found guilty. Oxford professor Suzannah Williams explains the "poo zoo" and how dung could be used in animal conservation. On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, Gary Direnfeld and David tackle the topic of loneliness. Georgia Huntley shares her experiences creating speed-friending meetups. Neuroscientist Laura Elin Pigott outlines why you can't stop scrolling and how social media rewires your brain. Then, it's Brian Windrope on how he got his county to declare loneliness a public health crisis. Finally David dives into the weird world of animal psychic mediums with J. Morgan Saifer.Segments:(00:00) Introduction(02:25) Cocaine pilot rehired(06:02) Golden toilet thieves guilty(09:59) Prof. Suzannah Williams(19:59) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1(29:59) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2(39:49) Georgia Huntley(49:49) Laura Elin Pigott(59:49) Brian Windrope(1:09:49) J. Morgan Saifer(1:19:11) Sign-off

David talks about his cat and covers comedian Matt Puzhitsky's idea for Canada's secret weapon. The Donut Daddy (Anthony Randello-Jahn) explains what it's like being a sexy pastry influencer. Dr. Lee Kuhnle on Conspiracy Corner goes over conspiracies for obedience and control. (Check out Lee's podcast here.) On Sex, Et Cetera, Samantha Bitty and David discuss when "types" are fine or problematic. (Check out Samantha's podcast here.) Buzzfeed's Megan Liscomb lists common résumé mistakes. Dr. Vanessa Lapointe outlines behaviors of parents who raise rebellious kids. Finally, Débora Constantino tells David how blue light exposure can improve (or ruin) sleep.Segments:(00:00) Introduction(01:59) Matt Puzhitsky on Canada's Secret Weapon(09:59) The Donut Daddy(19:59) Dr. Lee Kuhnle pt. 1(29:59) Dr. Lee Kuhnle pt. 1(39:49) Samantha Bitty(49:49) Megan Liscomb(59:49) Dr. Vanessa Lapointe(1:09:49) Débora Constantino(1:18:52) Sign-off