The Last Show with David Cooper

The Last Show with David Cooper

Welcome to The Last Show with David Cooper, where sanity takes a backseat and laughter rides shotgun. Join David and his UK partner-in-chaos Tony Five as they hurtle through a landscape of relationships, conspiracies, and raw confessions—where stand-up comedy crashes head-first into group therapy. From alien encounters to dating disasters, no topic is sacred. David's explosive energy and Tony's sharp insights create a mix of comedy and catharsis that'll leave you questioning everything – especially your life choices. Featuring an eclectic mix of guests, The Last Show is your weeknight escape into pure, unfiltered madness. It's magnetic, it's addictive, and it just might change your life. Tune in and let your mind be blown. But remember: what happens on The Last Show, stays on The Last Show... unless it goes viral. New episodes five days a week. No promises. Call or text anytime! (toll free in USA and Canada) or text (message and data rates may apply from your carrier; we do not charge for text messages): 1-888-505-6644 Follow The Last Show with David Cooper: https://www.tiktok.com/@lastshow.pizza https://www.instagram.com/lastshow.pizza https://www.youtube.com/@LastShowWithDavidCooper https://x.com/lastshowpizza

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October 18, 2025 36 mins
On The Science Appliance, evolutionary biologist ⁠Dan Riskin⁠ drops in for a podcast-only bonus episode of The Last Show. Dan talks about his upcoming – or perhaps current? – trip to The Galápagos Islands. The two discuss how neuroscientists found that musicians feel pain differently from the rest of us. Taping the show in advance of its release, David and Dan suffer from temporal displacement issues and can't wrap their heads arou...
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Foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ and David discuss how ⁠academic researchers say a non-rat is responsible for Chicago's rat hole landmark⁠. David and Tony's conversation turns into how they can engage with increasingly ridiculous research paper authors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Communication professor ⁠⁠Dr. David Markowitz⁠⁠ shares his findings on how ⁠most people rarely use AI, and that dark personality traits predict who uses it more⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Former rocket scientist and current stand-up comedian ⁠Sean Reilly⁠ talks about going from working on projectiles to punchlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Communication studies professor ⁠Dr. Leah Dajches⁠ explains how ⁠TikTok activity is linked to young women's views on body image and cosmetic surgery⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Psychology professor ⁠Dr. Jessica D. Ayers⁠ reveals ⁠why we help our friends when they need it⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David discuss how academic researchers say a non-rat is responsible for Chicago's rat hole landmark. David and Tony's conversation turns into how they can engage with increasingly ridiculous research paper authors. Communication studies professor Dr. Leah Dajches explains how TikTok activity is linked to young women's views on body image and cosmetic surgery. Psychology professor Dr. Jessica D. A...
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On It's Time For Technology Time, tech journalist ⁠Carmi Levy⁠ covers: ⁠Leading financial institutions are worried about a looming AI bubble⁠ (note David's rant on time travel); ⁠Windows 10 security updates will end on Tuesday⁠; ⁠Paper finds that when you reward AI for success on social media, it becomes sociopathic⁠; and ⁠OpenAI's ChatGPT will soon allow erotic content for adults⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
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Media personality ⁠Caitlin Green⁠ discusses stories: ⁠Kim Kardashian drops 'pubic hair panties'⁠; ⁠Taylor Swift is a GoFundMe guardian angel⁠; and What are the best food combinations? ⁠Listen to Caitlin on The Jann Arden Podcast here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On ⁠⁠⁠⁠Noah vs. The Unknown⁠⁠⁠⁠, TV personality ⁠⁠⁠Noah Cappe⁠⁠⁠ and David spiritedly debate whether ⁠interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS is of alien origin⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ and David are joined by a special guest: David's girlfriend Miranda to chat about Thanksgiving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David are joined by a special guest: David's girlfriend Miranda to chat about Thanksgiving. On It's Time For Technology Time, tech journalist Carmi Levy covers: Leading financial institutions are worried about a looming AI bubble (note David's rant on time travel); Windows 10 security updates will end on Tuesday; Paper finds that when you reward AI for success on social media, it becomes sociopat...
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On Vet Talk or Pet Talk, veterinarian ⁠Dr. Cliff Redford⁠ talks Tony through his pet loss grief journey, shares about how to adopt a pet, and explains how ⁠climate stress in adolescence can weaken bumblebees for life⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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October 16, 2025 10 mins
Foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ announces that ⁠ChatGPT will soon allow adults to have erotic interactions on the platform⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ecology and evolutionary biology professor ⁠Dr. Shelby Riskin⁠ explains how ⁠creatures buried in the soil for over a century burst back to life in the Toronto waterfront⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Therapist and social worker ⁠Gary Direnfeld⁠ and David discuss how to handle bad bosses on Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In science news, astrophysicist ⁠Dr. Jesse Rogerson⁠ covers: ⁠Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is spewing water like a cosmic fire hydrant⁠; ⁠Canada eying putting nuclear reactors on the moon⁠; and ⁠Geologists discover the first evidence of a 4.5 billion year-old proto-Earth⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Foreign correspondent Tony Five announces that ChatGPT will soon allow adults to have erotic interactions on the platform. Ecology and evolutionary biology professor Dr. Shelby Riskin explains how creatures buried in the soil for over a century burst back to life in the Toronto waterfront. In science news, astrophysicist Dr. Jesse Rogerson covers: Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is spewing water like a cosmic fire hydrant; Canada eying...
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Professor of medicine ⁠⁠Dr. Aaron Goodarzi⁠⁠ says why ⁠⁠he and his fellow scientists want your toenail clippings to help study (and fight) lung cancer⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Cognitive neuroscientist ⁠Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath⁠ tells David about ⁠his study on twins showing IQ is more linked to your schooling than genetics⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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