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. 44 MINS AGO

    FULL EPISODE: RIP Bedroom - April 22, 2026

    Provost for University of Phoenix John Woods explains how workers are leveraging AI for career mobility as employers struggle to keep pace. Leadership and workplace correspondent ⁠Sarah E. Needleman⁠ reports on how some of the most prized benefits are on the chopping block for some major companies. For Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, social worker and therapist Gary Direnfeld⁠ discusses how to deal with a dead bedroom (that is, a dramatic drop in intimacy in a romantic relationship). Psychology professor Charlotte Kinrade reveals how casual sex is linked to lower self-esteem and weaker moral orientations in women but not men. RN and travel nurse Brielle Brumfield chats about treating festival-goers at Coachella. Psychology professor Harry Reis outlines how sexualized dating profiles can sabotage long-term relationship prospects. Health economics researcher Laurence Roope shares how people view this public health dilemma: Should we save more lives or more years of life? Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:33) John Woods (10:00) Sarah E. Needleman (20:00) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (30:00) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (39:50) Charlotte Kinrade (49:50) Brielle Brumfield (59:50) Harry Reis (1:09:50) Laurence Roope (1:19:03) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  2. 12 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

  3. 14 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

  4. 16 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

  5. 17 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

  6. 19 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

  7. 21 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

  8. 22 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

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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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