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. 55M AGO

    A Conspiracy of Disappearing Scientists; Alternative 3

    For Conspiracy Corner, political science professor Lee Kuhnle brings up a forgotten Cold War-era conspiracy theory about scientists disappearing to build a colony on Mars – and tells David how it's still applicable today. Pre-order Lee's upcoming book Uncover Up: How to Think Clearly in an Age of Conspiracies here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    21 min

  2. 2H AGO

    The Power of Volunteering

    On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, therapist ⁠Gary Direnfeld⁠⁠⁠ fittingly celebrates ⁠National Volunteer Week⁠⁠⁠ on the wrong week, and discusses the power volunteering can have on you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    20 min

  3. 4H AGO

    Fake Medicine, Surprisingly Real Results

    Psychology professor ⁠Diletta Barbiani⁠⁠⁠ reports ⁠the surprisingly real results that fake (placebo) medicine has on the memory and stress levels of older adults⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    10 min

  4. 6H AGO

    Why Being Certain About Your Love Matters

    Psychological scientist ⁠Andy Luttrell⁠⁠⁠ explains how ⁠certainty in your feelings toward your partner predicts relationship happiness and mental well-being⁠⁠⁠. ⁠Listen to Andy's podcast Opinion Science here⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    10 min

  5. 8H AGO

    FULL EPISODE: Are You Sure You're Sure About Me? - April 29, 2026

    Psychology professor Diletta Barbiani⁠⁠ reports the surprisingly real results that fake (placebo) medicine has on the memory and stress levels of older adults⁠⁠. On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, therapist Gary Direnfeld⁠⁠ fittingly celebrates National Volunteer Week⁠⁠ on the wrong week, and discusses the power volunteering can have on you. For Conspiracy Corner, political science professor Lee Kuhnle brings up a forgotten Cold War-era conspiracy theory about scientists disappearing to build a colony on Mars – and tells David how it's still applicable today. (Pre-order Lee's upcoming book Uncover Up: How to Think Clearly in an Age of Conspiracies here⁠⁠⁠⁠.) Psychological scientist Andy Luttrell⁠⁠ explains how certainty in your feelings toward your partner predicts relationship happiness and mental well-being⁠⁠. (Listen to Andy's podcast Opinion Science here⁠⁠.) Professor of transportation Jeff Casello⁠⁠ outlines the interesting ways that AI traffic lights can be use to ease congestion. Computer science professor Dongwook Yoon⁠⁠ reveals how AI chatbots can be extremely addictive, and their design may be partly to blame⁠⁠. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:15) Diletta Barbiani (10:00) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (20:00) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (30:00) Lee Kuhnle pt. 1 (39:50) Lee Kuhnle pt. 2 (49:50) Andy Luttrell (59:50) Jeff Casello (1:09:50) Dongwook Yoon (1:18:59) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 28m

  6. 20H AGO

    Informal Leaders Trigger the Boss's Jealousy

    Business professor ⁠Lingtao Yu⁠ discusses how ⁠informal leaders trigger jealousy in their bosses⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    10 min

  7. 22H AGO

    Autonomy: The Key to Happiness

    Psychology researcher Jason Payne shares details of ⁠his study that found autonomy is the key to happiness⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    10 min

  8. 1D AGO

    Crowded Supermarket Aisles Make You Shop Less

    Consumer scientist ⁠Mathias Streicher⁠ outlines how ⁠clearing crowded supermarket aisles can boost product sales⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    11 min
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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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