The Last Show with David Cooper

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Welcome to The Last Show with David Cooper, We are the final word for the curious mind. We sit at the intersection of "need-to-know" and "can’t-believe-it," delivering high-res talk for a low-def world. Join David Cooper as he explores #sex, #science and #society. Of course there's a large slice of absurdity, providing the info you didn't know you needed. What to Expect: • Intelligent Banter: No scripts, just honest conversation. • Eclectic Guests: Thought Leaders and eccentrics. • Useful Info: Practical wisdom for the modern skeptic. Dinner party! • Total Transparency: Raw confessions and relatability. Have a story or something to say? Leave a comment or call toll-free from the US & Canada: 1-888-505-66-44 (message and data rates may apply from your carrier; we do not charge for text messages) Follow us everywhere: https://linktr.ee/lastshow.pizza New episodes five days a week. No promises.

  1. 5 HRS AGO

    Your Brain Understands Music Theory

    Cognitive science researcher ⁠Riesa Cassano-Coleman⁠ says how ⁠your brain might understand music theory better than you think, regardless of any formal training⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    10 min

  2. 7 HRS AGO

    Why Thinking Hard Feels Bad

    Psychology professor ⁠Cédric Cortial⁠ outlines ⁠why thinking hard feels bad, and the emotional root of deliberation⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    11 min

  3. 9 HRS AGO

    What Happens When We Guarantee Income For Artists

    Social work professor ⁠Leah Hamilton⁠ reveals how ⁠guaranteed income improved artists' finances and fostered innovation⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    11 min

  4. 10 HRS AGO

    Ultraprocessed Foods Turn Your Thighs into Well-Marbled Steaks

    Sylvain Charlebois⁠⁠⁠⁠ – host of ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Food Professor podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ – explains how ⁠ultraprocessed foods are turning human thighs into well-marbled steaks⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    11 min

  5. 12 HRS AGO

    Young, Retired and on a Cruise

    Economics professor ⁠Eric Kam⁠⁠⁠ and David state their opinion of ⁠the story of retired teachers in their 30s who live on cruise ships full-time for a little over $10,000 a year⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    10 min

  6. 14 HRS AGO

    What is a Death Doula?

    Motivated by ⁠Nicole Kidman revealing her surprising new career path⁠, death doula ⁠Darnell Lamont Walker⁠ talks about the specifics of the job. Check out Darnell's book Never Can Say Goodbye here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    11 min

  7. 16 HRS AGO

    Artemis II Conspiracies

    Professor of conspiracy studies ⁠Nathan Radke⁠⁠ joins the show for Conspiracy Corner and discusses some of the conspiracy theories people have been coming up with over the Artemis II moon mission. Check out Nathan's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast⁠ here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the show on YouTube here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    21 min

  8. 17 HRS AGO

    FULL EPISODE: Wave to Your Mind on Music - April 21, 2026

    Economics professor Eric Kam⁠⁠ and David state their opinion of the story of retired teachers in their 30s who live on cruise ships full-time for a little over $10,000 a year. Motivated by Nicole Kidman revealing her surprising new career path, death doula Darnell Lamont Walker talks about the specifics of the job. (Check out Darnell's book Never Can Say Goodbye here.) Professor of conspiracy studies Nathan Radke⁠ joins the show for Conspiracy Corner and discusses some of the conspiracy theories people have been coming up with over the Artemis II moon mission. (Check out Nathan's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast⁠ here⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the show on YouTube here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.) Cognitive science researcher Riesa Cassano-Coleman says how your brain might understand music theory better than you think, regardless of any formal training. Sylvain Charlebois⁠⁠⁠ – host of ⁠⁠⁠The Food Professor podcast⁠⁠⁠ – explains how ultraprocessed foods are turning human thighs into well-marbled steaks. Social work professor Leah Hamilton reveals how guaranteed income improved artists' finances and fostered innovation. Psychology professor Cédric Cortial outlines why thinking hard feels bad, and the emotional root of deliberation. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:05) Eric Kam (10:00) Darnell Lamont Walker (20:00) Nathan Radke pt. 1 (30:00) Nathan Radke pt. 2 (39:50) Riesa Cassano-Coleman (49:50) Sylvain Charlebois (59:50) Leah Hamilton (1:09:50) Cédric Cortial (1:19:02) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Welcome to The Last Show with David Cooper, We are the final word for the curious mind. We sit at the intersection of "need-to-know" and "can’t-believe-it," delivering high-res talk for a low-def world. Join David Cooper as he explores #sex, #science and #society. Of course there's a large slice of absurdity, providing the info you didn't know you needed. What to Expect: • Intelligent Banter: No scripts, just honest conversation. • Eclectic Guests: Thought Leaders and eccentrics. • Useful Info: Practical wisdom for the modern skeptic. Dinner party! • Total Transparency: Raw confessions and relatability. Have a story or something to say? Leave a comment or call toll-free from the US & Canada: 1-888-505-66-44 (message and data rates may apply from your carrier; we do not charge for text messages) Follow us everywhere: https://linktr.ee/lastshow.pizza New episodes five days a week. No promises.

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