The Last Show with David Cooper

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

David talks about his appearance on Global's The Morning Show, then covers stories: Everyone's getting dumber; and Giant German school graffiti. Neuroscientist Dr. Ganesh Babulal explains how AI can detect depression by analyzing your driving. TV host Noah Cappe goes into the strange Antikythera mechanism and more on Noah vs. The Unknown. For Pop Cultured, Like Fungus, media personality Caitlin Green discusses The White House turning into a golden gilded gallery, office workers logging shorter work days, and what one person did in an interview when asked them if they'd work unpaid overtime. (Check out Caitlin on The Jan Arden Podcast here.) Mike Shekhtman gives an overview of Gen Z workplace demands. Finally, we have Dr. Sarah Dermody going over her research into how couples fight.Segments:(00:00) Introduction(01:59) Everyone's getting dumber(05:53) German school graffiti(09:59) Dr. Ganesh Babulal(19:59) Noah Cappe pt. 1(29:59) Noah Cappe pt. 2(39:49) Caitlin Green pt.1(49:49) Caitlin Green pt. 2(59:49) Mike Shekhtman(1:09:49) Dr. Sarah Dermody(1:19:20) Sign-off

After wishing everyone a happy Pi Day (3/14), David shares the news that lack of sleep leads to belief in conspiracy theories. (Note that e Day is on February 71st – a recurring theme.) Sexual communication scholar Dr. Chelsea Reynolds explains the Internet's obsession with sexy chefs. Astrophysicist and astrobiologist Dr. Sarah Rugheimer reveals the evidence of ancient sandy beaches found on Mars. After that, it's breaking snooze live from the snooze room with Dr. David Greenberg who discusses World Sleep Day and "sleepmaxxing". Veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford describes how we can tell if our dogs are mad at us, and why cats make the weird cat face. (Check out Dr. Cliff's podcast here.) Sex therapist Dr. Xtine Milrod and David chat about how erotic webcam viewers experience conflicting emotions and ethical tensions. Toronto-based comedian Natalie Norman overshares in answering the question: What to do when your boyfriend has a girlfriend?Segments:(00:00) Introduction(01:59) Happy Pi Day(05:28) Bad Sleep Conspiracy(09:59) Dr. Chelsea Reynolds(19:59) Sarah Rugheimer(29:59) Dr. David Greenberg(39:49) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1(49:49) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2(59:49) Dr. Xtine Milrod(1:09:49) Natalie Norman(1:19:09) Sign-off

David's top stories: Wombat crime; and Toxic slushies. Carmi Levy joins the show for It's Time For Technology Time. Carmi reports on flying cars, a robot vacuum's uncertain future, Twitter/X going down, and more. Jason "The Germ Guy" Tetro shares details about a murder-plotting chatbot gone off the rails. Then, its' associate professor Alex Jensen on who your parent's favorite child is. Junwen Hu shares his research on why your friends may be better for your mental health than your partner. Ewa Miedzobrodzka relates self-control on apps to your sleep hygiene. (David – yet again – claims plugging your phone away from bed is the best thing since sliced bread.) Finally, Dr. Megan Earle discusses landlord discrimination.Segments:(00:00) Introduction(01:53) Wombat crime(06:03) Toxic slushies(09:59) Carmi Levy pt. 1(19:59) Carmi Levy pt. 2(29:59) Jason Tetro(39:49) Alex Jenson(49:49) Junwen Hu(59:49) Ewa Miedzobrodzka(1:09:49) Dr. Megan Earle(1:18:53) Sign-off

David opens with top travel stories: Demon on a plane; and Man with a turtle in his pants. Radio host Ben Mulroney discusses the human side of the current trade war. Therapist Gary Direnfeld joins the show for Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday. David and Gary have a heartfelt chat about people who are going through "it" (having a tough time). Mia Radovanovic shares her results that people-pleasing is linked to gender differences in problem-solving. Dr. Allison Foilb explains how sleep disruption can help with unpleasant memories. Future of work expert Nirit Cohen describes how to reinvent your career. Finally, Dwight Corcoran chats about 3D-printed houses.Segments:(00:00) Introduction(02:19) Demon on plane(06:11) Turtle in pants(09:59) Ben Mulroney(19:59) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1(29:59) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2(39:49) Mia Radovanovic(49:49) Dr. Allison Foilb(59:49) Nirit Cohen(1:09:49) Dwight Corcoran(1:18:50) Sign-off

David opens with top stories: An $88,000 Cheeto; and Cross-border egg smuggling. A legend in the art world, accountant Jamie Lee Matthias describes what it's like being the world's worst artist. Conspiracy theory expert Nathan Radke joins the show for Conspiracy Corner and outlines the ingredients for authoritarian stew. (Check out Nathan's podcast The Uncover Up here.) Professor Randall Hansen explains what happened with the unexploded ordinance under a Paris train station. Dr. Harriet de Wit answers David's questions as to whether drinking together is more fun. Sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty joins the show for Sex, Et Cetera and goes over the do's, don’ts, and the what-on-earth-were-you-thinking's of dating apps. Finally, cybersecurity expert Francis Syms and David discuss dystopian ways people are using AI: as therapists, and to create a fake you.Segments:(00:00) Introduction(01:54) $88,000 Cheeto(05:31) Cross-border egg smuggling(09:59) Jamie Lee Matthias(19:59) Nathan Radke pt. 1(29:59) Nathan Radke pt. 2(39:49) Randall Hansen(49:49) Dr. Harriet de Wit(59:49) Samantha Bitty(1:09:49) Francis Syms(1:18:47) Sign-off