The Last Show with David Cooper

David shares how his cat Tomato loves, and has these top stories: NY town uses laser on crows; and Googly eye vandals. Then, it's The Science Appliance with Dr. Dan Riskin and the two discuss how David is a bad science communicator, how coffee can extend your life, and how math can help you move your mattress. (Sign up for Dan's newsletter here.) After that, it's neurologist, physicist, and author Kelly Clancy on how games have changed the world. Nathan Radke joins the show for Conspiracy Corner and sheds light on the drone hysteria in New Jersey. (Check out Nathan's podcast The Uncover Up here.) Finally, it's Sex, Et Cetera with Samantha Bitty with topics: New Years smooches and holiday expectations.Segments:(00:26) Introduction(02:00) NY town uses laser on crows(05:12) Googly eye vandals(08:48) Dan Riskin pt. 1(20:22) Dan Riskin pt. 2(32:28) Dan Riskin pt. 3(45:08) Kelly Clancy(55:57) Nathan Radke pt. 1(1:05:50) Nathan Radke pt. 2(1:16:59) Samantha Bitty(1:26:12) Sign-off

It's Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday (on a Thursday) with social worker Gary Direnfeld. Gary and David discuss dealing with difficult family members: setting boundaries and managing the pushback. Dr. Claire Guest of Medical Detection Dogs shares how she uses dogs to sniff out cancer. After that, it's sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty on orientations – sexual and relationship – for Sex, Et Cetera. Finally, It's Time For Technology Time with expert Carmi Levy. Topics discussed: Google's new quantum computing chip; a "green bubble" update from Apple; Amazon to sell cars; and more. (Drop Tony Five a line by leaving a voicemail at +1-888-505-6644 or at tony@lastshow.pizza!)Segments(00:26) Introduction(01:39) Gary Direnfeld(12:30) Gary Direnfeld, cont'd(22:59) Claire Guest(35:11) Samantha Bitty(46:13) Samantha Bitty, cont'd(57:10) Carmi Levy(1:07:36) Carmi Levy, cont'd(1:18:35) Carmi Levy, cont'd(1:30:35) Sign-off

David's top stories: Star Trek plate legal mixup; Dead salmon hats for orcas; and Italian nun arrested for mafia ties. Then, it's surprising ant facts and more on The Science Appliance with Dan Riskin. (Sign up for Dan's newsletter here.) Former olympic skier Allison Forsyth goes over an alarming report showing coaches' positive views on hazing. Lunar geologist Kevin Cannon tells us how much asteroids are worth. After that, it's Dr. Thorsten Grohsjean with his research on the hidden tension when coworkers compete. Finally, soul coach Vivian Osal explains past life regression therapy to a somewhat skeptical David. (Tony Five was out sick, so send him a get well email: tony@lastshow.pizza!)Segments(00:26) Introduction(01:38) Star Trek plate legal mixup(04:30) Dead salmon hats for orcas(06:57) Italian nun arrested for mafia ties(10:01) Dan Riskin(20:57) Dan Riskin, cont'd(30:32) Dan Riskin, cont'd(41:00) Allison Forsyth(53:05) Kevin Cannon(1:02:59) Dr. Thorsten Grohsjean(1:15:14) Vivian Osal(1:23:31) Sign-off

David and foreign correspondent Tony Five's top story: The CEO of UnitedHealthcare killed in cold blood. After that, veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford goes over a rare tapeworm infecting pets that could harm you. (Check out Dr. Cliff's new podcast here.) Then it's Therapy Thursday's on a Wednesday (...on a Thursday) with Gary Direnfeld and the topic is: avoiding crisis after retirement. Psychology professor Derek Arnold shares research on the pink elephant test and outlines what aphantasia is – something he and David both share. Finally, It's Time For Technology Time with Carmi Levy who brings up an AI-assisted air traffic controller and more. Note: the show will be airing Mondays and Thursdays until the new year.Segments(00:26) Introduction(02:00) Tony Five(10:43) Dr. Cliff Redford(21:50) Gary Direnfeld(31:21) Gary Direnfeld, cont'd(41:57) Professor Derek Arnold(52:16) Professor Derek Arnold, cont'd(1:04:05) Carmi Levy(1:14:10) Carmi Levy, cont'd(1:25:30) Sign-off

David's top stories: Banana costumes held ransom by russian mob; and Oxford's 2024 Word of the Year. Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David discuss the impact of being a picky eater, and then try out something new: Uncle Agony. Costa Manolchev at the University of Exeter Business School shares coping strategies for dealing with workplace bullying. Futurist Nikolas Badminton conveys his view on 2025 being the Year of Hope. The sexy penpal returns with Tony Five.Segments(00:26) Introduction(01:49) Banana costumes held ransom by russian mob(05:33) Oxford's 2024 Word of the Year(09:08) Tony Five(19:26) Tony Five, cont'd(29:58) Tony Five, cont'd(41:53) Costa Manolchev(51:36) Costa Manolchev, cont'd(1:03:04) Nikolas Badminton(1:13:49) Tony Five with the sexy penpal(1:22:20) Sign-off

David and foreign correspondent Tony Five describe their Thanksgiving in New York City. After that, it's "back to the basics" with a condom crash-course with sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty on Sex, Et Cetera. Astrobiologist and professor Sarah Rugheimer explores the question of whether Mars could one day be hospitable to human life. Optometry and vision professor Lyndon Jones talks about continuous drug delivery by a new kind of contact lens. Workplace resilience expert Allison Graham shares how 2025 is set to bring a potential manager crash.Segments(00:26) Introduction(01:59) Tony Five(09:44) Tony Five, cont'd(20:37) Samantha Bitty(30:44) Samantha Bitty, cont'd(41:56) Sarah Rugheimer(52:31) Sarah Rugheimer, cont'd(1:02:51) Lyndon Jones(1:13:36) Allison Graham(1:24:13) Sign-off