This Is Going Well, I Think with David Cooper
Descend on chaos and uncertainty. Wonderful. Terrible. Irreverent. Irrelevant. Whatever it turns into, it’ll turn into something. This Is Going Well, I Think. The show oscillates between frenzied comedy and confession-booth sincerity, blurring the lines between his personal relationships and on-air ones in a way both intimate and (arguably) intrusive. Think Car Talk, but not helpful at all. New episodes five days a week. No promises. This show is a nightmare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
July 23, 2024 • 89 mins
David covers a story about cocaine sharks, then calls producer Dani who shares common phrases that selfish people say. After that, it's The Science Appliance with science communicator Dan Riskin. Dan talks about a recent car part theft he fell victim to. David talks about "ninja rocks." Then it's Sex, Et Cetera with sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty. The two discuss how early childhood sexual shame can shape adultho...
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July 22, 2024 • 93 mins
David's top stories: A depressed black bear in Florida; Salmon sperm facials; and A physicist honored very, very late. After that, It's Time For Technology Time with tech expert Carmi Levy. Carmi and David cover the CrowdStrike-caused outages, Pornhub "pulling out" of Nebraska, and Apple telling users not to use Google Chrome. Then, foreign correspondent Tony Five and David discuss fish odor syndrome (trimethylaminuria), Joe Biden ...
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July 19, 2024 • 85 mins
David's top stories: Orange lobster avoids slaughter; Harvard study says aliens may walk among us; and 14ft boa constrictor found in NY plumbing. Then, professor of electrical engineering and computer science at University of Michigan, Rada Mihalcea dives into her research seeking to interpret dog barks using AI. After that, San Francisco-based stand-up comedian Natasha Vinik talks about men who play guitar in the bedroom, comedy r...
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July 18, 2024 • 90 mins
Shirking his duty to go over the offbeat news of the day, David calls producer Dani to go over ten subtle ways to tell if someone dislikes you. Then, science communicator at the department of physics at University of Guelph, professor Orbax talks about lava tubes and bases on the moon and an icy and newly discovered planet. After that it's Proverbial Provincial News with foreign correspondent Tony Five. Finally, Toronto-based comed...
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July 17, 2024 • 92 mins
Because of a slow news day, David calls producer Dani to go over eight morning habits of unsuccessful people. After that, it's tardy therapist Gary Direnfeld for Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday. David shares the concept of a "bank account of goodwill," and Gary talks about yelling. Richard Binzel, a professor of planetary science at MIT, educates us on a special meteorite's 100th birthday. Veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford goes over ...
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July 16, 2024 • 96 mins
David's top stories: Brawl at the gynecologist office; The US national anthem, drunk; and Planet Stank. Then, Triin Randloo joins David to discuss her dating website SizeHim.com – which takes in a picture of a man's privates and predicts his size and shape. Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David try out SizeHim, and talk about how your super powers can be your "super weaknesses." After that, it's Sex, Et Cetera where sexual heal...
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July 15, 2024 • 92 mins
David's top stories: Space urine to space water; Etsy bans sex toys; and The curious case of hugging robbers. Music publicist and commentator Eric Alper discusses a K-pop AI experiment and the future of artificial intelligence in music. Licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist Chase Cassine goes over functional freeze. (Check out Chase's book The Sweetest Therapy.) Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David chat about the...
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July 12, 2024 • 87 mins
Foreign correspondent Tony Five takes over the show. Tony's top stories: Mom's on mushrooms; and Dog-to-human communication with AI. After that, Stéphane Deschênes, the first Canadian President of the International Federation of Naturists discusses International Skinny Dip Day and shares his nude beach etiquette tips. Then, it's psychotherapist Jourdan Travers on the question: Are crushes in relationships harmless or concerning? To...
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July 11, 2024 • 94 mins
David's top stories: Nudists tackle pirate; Man stopped with 104 snakes in his pants; and British police dislike TV show named Piglets. Then, it's Conspiracy Corner with cultural history professor Nathan Radke. (Check out Nathan's podcast The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast.) David and Nathan touch upon the bizarre Havana Syndrome. After that, It's Time for Technology Time with Carmi Levy. Topics covered from the tech industry: A large ...
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July 10, 2024 • 89 mins
David's back from vacation with top stories: Spanish man takes six years off work unnoticed; and Mom steals candy from juvey. Then, it's The Science Appliance with Dan Riskin. Dan tells David how ants amputate their nest-mates, about a man getting stung by a bea in the eyeball, that high ceilings make bad students, and about "The Puppy Blues." After that, it's Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday with therapist and social worker Gary D...
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July 2, 2024 • 87 mins
David's top stories: A jailhouse animal farm; and a unique "poo"-zeum. Then, It's Time for Technology Time with Carmi Levy. Carmi discusses another man arrested for shooting down a Drone and deorbiting the International Space Station. Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David go over how difficult being an adult is, and the class differences between the UK and the US. Sociology professor Scott Schieman shares the findings from his ...
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July 1, 2024 • 91 mins
David's top stories: Florida man shoots drone; AI chatbot lies, says it's human; and UFO spotted above Red Rocks. Dermatologist Dr. Nkem Ugonabo gives us the info on whole-body deodorant and answers other dermatological questions. Comedian Natalie Norman and David go over topic: Asking for what you want. Foreign correspondent Tony Five talks about a horrible game that never made it to air, and the upcoming UK elections. Sammy Youna...
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June 28, 2024 • 91 mins
David and foreign correspondent Tony Five debrief the US general election debate. Then, it's The Science Appliance with Dan Riskin. Dan talks about how we're meaner to people in our own country than those who are far away, how engineers are working on the sun-slingshot maneuver from Star Trek, and how if you're bad at recognizing faces, it may hurt your social life. After that, It's Time for Technology Time with Carmi Levy. Carmi s...
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June 27, 2024 • 92 mins
David's top stories: Cleaning is sexy; Man breaks Canadian political record; and The $175,000 payout for a middle finger. Then, it's Naked News anchor Eila Adams on flashing her chest at major NYC tourist attractions (in the name of gender equality). Chief field studies research scientist Dr. Heather Coatsworth at Canada's National Microbiology Laboratory shares the scoop on a new tick-borne disease that's on the rise. Foreign corr...
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June 26, 2024 • 91 mins
David's top stories: A stinky Danish gas tax; An odd lawsuit; and Tickle orgasms. Astrobiology professor Sarah Rugheimer shares her story climbing Denali, the highest peak in North America. (Check out Sarah's audiobook Searching for Extraterrestrial Life.) Camille Testard, neuroscience research fellow at Harvard, monkeys around with the finding that Rhesus macaques got along better after an awful hurricane. Then, it's Therapy Thurs...
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June 25, 2024 • 88 mins
David's top stories: The curious case of moon poop; Racecar rats; and Mail cancelled by seagulls. Then, it's Sex, Etc. with sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty where she and David navigate the topic of discussing your partner's sexual history. The two answer the question: Have dating apps, changed? After that, Mike Shekhtman on the fact that 4 in 10 hiring managers report regretting the people they've hired. Foreign c...
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June 24, 2024 • 89 mins
David covers a racoon rescue, New York's Fat Beach Day, and cooperative monkeys. Then journalist and trauma researcher Tamara Cherry discusses her book The Trauma Beat: A Case for Re-Thinking the Business of Bad News. Tamara says due to the impact it has on victims and journalists: crime reporting needs to change. Then, it's how a shocking number of parents go into debt over trips to Disney with kids with personal finance expert an...
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June 21, 2024 • 91 mins
It's interview mayhem on This Is Going Well, I Think! David leads science man Dan Riskin on a meandering stream-of-consciousness journey about joysticks. Dan shares a study that implies those with celebrity obsessions may be better people to their friends. Competitive eater Nick Wehry – ranked #4 in the world – talks about his adventures stuffing down food, and how he met his wife Miki, also a competitive eater who's ranked #1 in w...
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June 20, 2024 • 88 mins
David and Tony Five try something new and interactive. Fungus expert Arturo Casadevall and author of What If Fungi Win? describes how The Last of Us could actually happen – that is, a zombie fungus apocalypse. Author and paramedic Matthew Heneghan relays his story about how admitting he was an addict was hard, but how the harder part came later. Millionaire mentor Bernadette Joy talks about crushing money goals, and shares a simple...
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June 19, 2024 • 87 mins
David shares stories about McDonald's drive-thru tech gone wrong; an Ohio attorney's pringles prank; and a cheater who's suing Apple. Then, it's Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday with Gary Direnfeld. Gary and David discuss good uncomfortable vs. bad uncomfortable. Occupational therapist Adam Ly goes over "time blindness" in response to a viral video that sparked outrage. Film critic Richard Crouse chats about movies that traumatized...
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