This Is Going Well, I Think with David Cooper

David's top stories: Cleaning is sexy; Man breaks Canadian political record; and The $175,000 payout for a middle finger. Then, it's Naked News anchor Eila Adams on flashing her chest at major NYC tourist attractions (in the name of gender equality). Chief field studies research scientist Dr. Heather Coatsworth at Canada's National Microbiology Laboratory shares the scoop on a new tick-borne disease that's on the rise. Foreign correspondent Tony Five brings us Proverbial Provincial News from the United Kingdom. Conspiracy theory expert Dr. Lee Kuhnle drops in for Conspiracy Corner. David has a surprise for Lee, then the two talk about the 2022 German coup d'état attempt and the Illuminati. (Check out Lee's podcast The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast.) Sociology professor Scott Schieman shares his research on actual workplace stress vs. perceived workplace stress. Finally, C2C Journal's senior features editor Peter Shawn Taylor talks about his opinion piece Junk Science Week: Does sex really count in the operating room?

David's top stories: A stinky Danish gas tax; An odd lawsuit; and Tickle orgasms. Astrobiology professor Sarah Rugheimer shares her story climbing Denali, the highest peak in North America. (Check out Sarah's audiobook Searching for Extraterrestrial Life.) Camille Testard, neuroscience research fellow at Harvard, monkeys around with the finding that Rhesus macaques got along better after an awful hurricane. Then, it's Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday with therapist Gary Direnfeld. David and Gary discuss aging, and why spanking is a terrible idea. Foreign correspondent Tony Five calls in live from a disaster unfolding north of London. David congratulates intern Zach Zhang and the two chat about making friends on apps.

David's top stories: The curious case of moon poop; Racecar rats; and Mail cancelled by seagulls. Then, it's Sex, Etc. with sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty where she and David navigate the topic of discussing your partner's sexual history. The two answer the question: Have dating apps, changed? After that, Mike Shekhtman on the fact that 4 in 10 hiring managers report regretting the people they've hired. Foreign correspondent Tony Five and a very sleepy David answer prompts from a game called 20 Questions For Idiots By Idiots. Women's wellness coach Kat Ostroumova talks about Thyroid Awareness Month.

David covers a racoon rescue, New York's Fat Beach Day, and cooperative monkeys. Then journalist and trauma researcher Tamara Cherry discusses her book The Trauma Beat: A Case for Re-Thinking the Business of Bad News. Tamara says due to the impact it has on victims and journalists: crime reporting needs to change. Then, it's how a shocking number of parents go into debt over trips to Disney with kids with personal finance expert and author Matt Schulz. Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David discuss "Hawk Tuah" girl and the British monarchy. Comedian Annick Adelle relays the difficulty of doing a podcast. Finally, the show's Intern Zach Zhang talks about a recent infestation in his room.

It's interview mayhem on This Is Going Well, I Think! David leads science man Dan Riskin on a meandering stream-of-consciousness journey about joysticks. Dan shares a study that implies those with celebrity obsessions may be better people to their friends. Competitive eater Nick Wehry – ranked #4 in the world – talks about his adventures stuffing down food, and how he met his wife Miki, also a competitive eater who's ranked #1 in women's. (Together they make the best competitive eating couple who ever lived!) Sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty discusses great first dates as well as standards and expectations in dating. Finally, technology expert Carmi Levy reveals the story behind a stroke he had at 46. Carmi announces a possible flip-phone comeback, and potential warning labels required for social media.

David and Tony Five try something new and interactive. Fungus expert Arturo Casadevall and author of What If Fungi Win? describes how The Last of Us could actually happen – that is, a zombie fungus apocalypse. Author and paramedic Matthew Heneghan relays his story about how admitting he was an addict was hard, but how the harder part came later. Millionaire mentor Bernadette Joy talks about crushing money goals, and shares a simple tip that'll help you decide what – and what not – to buy. Finally, psychologist Dr. Marlene Taube-Schiff, who works with Anxiety Canada chats about anxiety, PTSD, and OCD with David.

David reflects on his birthday and shares stories about a double death and a baking soda related courtroom drama. David interviews Glenn Robinson of Obscurest Vinyl, the hilarious "record label" with greatest hits (you've never heard) like I Glued My Balls to My Butthole Again and Rubbin' and a Tuggin' My Nips. Then, toy influencer Jay Glatfelter goes over why grown-ups surpass preschoolers as the biggest toy consumers. Foreign correspondent Tony Five calls the show from Sofia, Bulgaria. Toronto-based pilot John Tory, Jr. explains what a "dutch roll" is and how it happened recently on a Boeing airliner. Finally, gerontologist and author Sherri Snelling explains what The National Day of Joy on June 26th is, and why most Americans say their parent is their best friend.

David's top stories for the day: a litter box-based 911 call, the FAA sues an unruly passenger, and a photographer loses an award;Alan Gratz, the author of 20 novels for young adults including Refugee, Heroes, and Ground Zero talks about the latest controversy around a Florida school board banning his book, aptly named Ban This Book;Associate professor of biology at University of Toronto, Rosalind Murray addresses David's worry about dengue fever and summer travel;Foreign correspondent Tony Five and a sleepy David go over conversation topics suitable for radio as generated by AI;UK-based film critic (and cat daddy) Luke Hearfield goes shares picks from the Cannes Film Festival that are potentially Oscar material; and finallyDan calls the show's producer Dani and then he rants about Wham's music video for Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go.