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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November 26, 2025 10 mins
Professor of clinical psychology ⁠Dr. Francesco Pagnini⁠ explains how (and why) he discovered ⁠the 'Batman effect', that the mere sight of Batman can make you more altruistic⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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With Stranger Things season 5 coming out on November 26, for Conspiracy Corner, Dr. Lee Kuhnle walks us through the weird conspiracies that are the source material for the show, including ⁠Project MKUltra⁠. Listen to Lee's podcast The Uncover Up here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Environmental studies professor ⁠George Homsy⁠ reveals how in the US, ⁠Black families pay more to keep their houses warm than average families⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Reporter ⁠Sam Eagan⁠ talks about how ⁠deep friendships often fade when boys become men⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Clinical psychologist ⁠Emilie Nordby⁠ identifies ⁠how creativity and resilience are positive aspects of an ADHD diagnosis⁠ that we don't often talk about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Environmental biologist ⁠Kyle Artelle⁠ describes ⁠a video that reveals how far wolves will go to steal a meal⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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With Stranger Things season 5 coming out on November 26, for Conspiracy Corner, Dr. Lee Kuhnle walks us through the weird conspiracies that are the source material for the show, including Project MKUltra. (⁠⁠Listen to Lee's podcast The Uncover Up here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.) Professor of clinical psychology Dr. Francesco Pagnini explains how (and why) he discovered the 'Batman effect', that the mere sight of Batman can make you more altruistic. C...
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Tony Five from the UK covers ⁠the Swedish musician who taught an octopus to play piano⁠, and then talks about his upcoming trip to New York and Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Marketing professor ⁠Linnéa Chapman⁠ reveals ⁠how self-improvement gifts may spark backlash⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Professor of technology and society ⁠Taha Yasseri⁠ shares results from ⁠his study showing how humans bring gender bias to their interactions with AI⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Freelance reporter ⁠⁠⁠Matthew Alston⁠ reports on how best – in the current job landscape – to deal with ⁠the office freeloader⁠ and ⁠feeling burned out but trapped in your job⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Cognitive scientist ⁠⁠⁠Mark Miller⁠⁠⁠ explains the neuroscience of ⁠why social media makes us feel terrible about who we really are⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tony Five from the UK opens the show by covering the Swedish musician who taught an octopus to play piano, and then talks about his upcoming trip to New York and Toronto. Cognitive scientist ⁠⁠Mark Miller⁠⁠ explains the neuroscience of why social media makes us feel terrible about who we really are. Marketing professor Linnéa Chapman reveals how self-improvement gifts may spark backlash. Freelance reporter ⁠⁠Matthew Alston reports ...
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Anatomy professor ⁠Adam Taylor⁠ warns of ⁠the surprising threat of swallowing pills: esophagitis⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dr. Christiane Hahn⁠ and ⁠Claudio Moratto⁠ from the European Space Agency reveal ⁠how astronauts could consume protein made from urine in the near future⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Lecturer ⁠Allan Wright⁠ from The University of Alberta goes over his course that covers witchcraft and the occult. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ opens the show by covering ⁠the Kazakh man who divorced his actual doll wife for a new (human) lover⁠, but gets sidetracked discussing whether cash makes a good wedding gift. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dr. Sylvain Charlebois⁠ – host of ⁠The Food Professor podcast⁠ – explains how ⁠people misinterpret best before dates on food, leading to significant waste⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Foreign correspondent Tony Five opens the show by covering the Kazakh man who divorced his actual doll wife for a new (human) lover, but gets sidetracked discussing whether cash makes a good wedding gift. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois – host of The Food Professor podcast – explains how people misinterpret best before dates on food, leading to significant waste. Lecturer Allan Wright from The University of Alberta goes over his course that...
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On Conspiracy Corner, professor of conspiracy studies Nathan Radke uses the public discovery of ⁠MKUltra⁠, ⁠Watergate⁠, and the ⁠Iran-Contra scandal⁠ as examples of the awesome power of incompetence. That leads to a discussion of the ⁠Dunning-Kruger effect⁠ and its origins in analyzing ⁠the 1995 Greater Pittsburgh bank robberies⁠. Check out Nathan's podcast The Uncover Up here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
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