The Last Show with David Cooper

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. 2 hrs ago

    How Athletes Deal With Stress and Cope

    Motivated by the World Cup, sport and exercise psychology professor ⁠Catherine Sabiston⁠ goes over stress and coping among athletes in must-win situations, and the superstitions, rituals, and routines of players (and fans). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    11 min

  2. 5 hrs ago

    FULL EPISODE: Radioactive Fungi, Assassin Fungi - July 8, 2026

    Astrophysics professor Jesse Rogerson brings us science news with the following: The same unknown chemical signature has been detected on Pluto and Titan; Physicists simulated a black hole in a lab, and then it started to evaporate; Inside Chernobyl, a fungus has been quietly feasting on radiation; Alzheimer's has been killing brain cells in a way scientists have never understood until now; and Scientists ranked 258 spider species by speed and the fastest can outrun you. Motivated by the World Cup, sport and exercise psychology professor Catherine Sabiston goes over stress and coping among athletes in must-win situations, and the superstitions, rituals, and routines of players (and fans). Fungi expert and entomology professor Raymond St. Leger educates us about an amazing fungus whose broad diet enables it to better kill insects and help plants. For Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, social worker and therapist Gary Direnfeld talks about who gets whom in a romantic breakup: specifically with kids and custody, as well as friends within social groups. Research fellow in law Temitope Lawal discusses AI in policing and why the safeguards in place can't keep up. Mathematician Emma Zajdela goes over the mathematics of poker and how bluffing is an essential part of a winning strategy. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (00:59) Jesse Rogerson pt. 1 (10:00) Jesse Rogerson pt. 2 (20:00) Catherine Sabiston (30:00) Raymond St. Leger (39:50) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (49:50) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (59:50) Temitope Lawal (1:09:50) Emma Zajdela (1:19:09) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 28m

  3. 17 hrs ago

    How Your Chair is Your Worst Enemy: Get Up and Move!

    Exercise scientist ⁠Keith Diaz⁠ illustrates why ⁠sitting at a desk for hours is terrible for our health and happiness, and extols the benefits of brief walking breaks⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    21 min

  4. 19 hrs ago

    On Inviting Students to Shape Their Support Systems

    Urban education professor ⁠Adam Alvarez⁠ discusses how ⁠inviting students to shape support systems can improve mental health and campus environments⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    11 min

  5. 22 hrs ago

    Are Overconfident People More Likely to Believe Fake News?

    Marketing professor ⁠Akshina Banerjee⁠ reveals that ⁠overconfident people struggle more to distinguish real headlines from false ones⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    10 min

  6. 1d ago

    Chronic Cluster Headaches? Psilocybin Can Improve Your Sleep

    Neurobiology researcher ⁠Kristoffer Brendstrup-Brix⁠ shares how ⁠psilocybin improves sleep quality in patients with chronic cluster headaches⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    11 min

  7. 1d ago

    What It Means for a Kid to Say 'I Hate You!'

    Psychologist and researcher ⁠Dr. Ali Fogarty⁠ outlines ⁠what little kids really mean when they say, 'I hate you!'⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    11 min

  8. 1d ago

    FULL EPISODE: Just Walk for Five Darn Minutes - July 7, 2026

    Marketing professor Akshina Banerjee reveals that overconfident people struggle more to distinguish real headlines from false ones. Exercise scientist Keith Diaz illustrates why sitting at a desk for hours is terrible for our health and happiness, and extols the benefits of brief walking breaks. Psychologist and researcher Dr. Ali Fogarty outlines what little kids really mean when they say, 'I hate you!' Neurobiology researcher Kristoffer Brendstrup-Brix shares how psilocybin improves sleep quality in patients with chronic cluster headaches. Urban education professor Adam Alvarez discusses how inviting students to shape support systems can improve mental health and campus environments. Coach, speaker, and author Lewis Raymond Taylor – a diagnosed psychopath – explains that there are parts of the psychopathic mindset that could actually improve our lives. (Check out Lewis's book Unlimited: Turn Your Adversity into an Asset here.) Segments: (00:00) Introduction (00:55) Akshina Banerjee (10:00) Keith Diaz pt. 1 (20:00) Keith Diaz pt. 2 (30:00) Dr. Ali Fogarty (39:50) Kristoffer Brendstrup-Brix (49:50) Adam Alvarez (59:50) Lewis Raymond Taylor pt. 1 (1:09:50) Lewis Raymond Taylor pt. 2 (1:19:06) 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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