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

Episodes

July 10, 2025 87 mins
Foreign correspondent Tony Five reports on prospective fines for British supermarkets if they don't sell enough healthy food. Experimental psychology researcher Maximilian (Max) Maier reveals hidden biases in AI's moral advice. Dr. Grant Shields explains why people make riskier choices when they're stressed. On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, Gary Direnfeld and David discuss common boundaries people violate without even realizing...
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Foreign correspondent Tony Five reports that drones are dropping zombie knives and kilos of drugs into UK prisons. Noah Cappe joins David for Noah vs. The Unknown and describes the strange Buga Sphere object from Columbia. Cognitive and brain sciences researcher Christian Montag explains that positive attitudes toward AI are linked to problematic social media use. Retail analyst Bruce Winder gives the lowdown on Prime Day 2025. On ...
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Top stories on News You Can't Use with foreign correspondent Tony Five: Woman convicted of triple murder after serving a fatal beef Wellington; and Bees attack in French town. Psychology professor Dr. Daniel Casasanto reveals that the idea that lefties are more creative is a misconception. Evolutionary anthropology researcher Dr. Joseph Feldblum explains that chimpanzee babies do better when their moms have strong social connection...
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David's top stories: Snake on a plane delays a flight in Australia; and Hurdler gets modeling offer after shorts malfunction during race. Social-personality psychologist William Chopik explains what we get wrong in our misjudgments about people with tattoos. Foreign correspondent Tony Five joins in to chat with environmental psychologist Dr. Jim Uttley about why only certain types of crime, but not others, increases after dark. M...
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The show opens with News You Can't Use, and foreign correspondent Tony Five covering cryptic tears shed in British parliament causing economic turmoil. On It's Time For Technology Time, Carmi Levy dives into the following: Half a million Spotify users are unknowingly grooving to an AI-generated band; Microsoft's Blue Screen of Death dies after 40 years of memes, jokes, t-shirts; Amazon now has 1 million robots steadily pushing h...
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July 3, 2025 87 mins
On News You Can't Use, foreign correspondent Tony Five explains how Superman was spotted 1,000ft over London, England. David talks about how he toasts his nuts. (Cashews – get your head out of the gutter!) Mentalist Mysterion the Mind Reader chats about his career breaking brains and reading minds. Therapist Gary Direnfeld joins the show for Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday and discusses how requesting childcare from grandparents c...
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After wishing his audience a happy Canada Day, David is joined by foreign correspondent Tony Five to discuss their ideal power bands. After that, it's Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY). Psychology and neuroscience researcher Gabriela Fernández-Miranda sheds light on how forgiveness does and doesn't reshape memories. Comedian Natalie Norman acts as the show's special NBA draft correspondent on basketball player fa...
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David's top stories: Rollercoaster stuck on opening day with riders hanging straight down; and Hotel ordered to stop their red panda wake-up service. For the inaugural Live From The Lonely Pole, David and foreign correspondent Tony Five interview tarot reader Ape Alexander. (If you see any interesting flyers posted on telephone poles, send pictures to david@lastshow.pizza!) Tony and David give themselves Advice For Your Tomorrow's ...
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June 28, 2025 87 mins
It's News You Can't Use and foreign correspondent Tony Five⁠⁠ with stories: Pigeons in cowboy hats confuse Las Vegas; and A 'poop cruise' documentary. David interviews Harriet Goldberg about her jazzy tune you've probably heard while on hold. Astrophysicist Dr. Jesse Rogerson describes our first look from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory. Tony Five and David speak with Amandine Ranson from sexual wellness and sex stoy company LELO and...
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David tells his harrowing story of being on vacation with foreign correspondent Tony Five. Nathan Radke joins David and Tony for Conspiracy Corner, and explains why people who are feeling low can fall victim to conspiratorial thinking. (Check out Nathan's podcast here⁠.) Relationship scientist Dr. Marisa Cohen explains how to spot (and avoid dating) a "man child". Carmi Levy⁠⁠⁠ joins the show for It's Time For Technology Time and c...
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The show opens with comedic musician Bungalow Jonathan (Jacob Anstey) on why he took a hiatus and what it means to be an artist. Professor Ken Hyland describes what happened when he pitted AI writing against student writing – and who came out on top. On Pet Talk, veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford explains why dogs consume doo-doo (Don't worry, Cliff's a vet. It's educational. We're not violating any broadcasting decency standards.) Dr...
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David's top stories: WordPress CEO forces everyone to love pineapple on pizza; and Police find $600K in giant teddy bear during massage parlor raid. Entrepreneur Ramon van Meer reveals the sobering results from his test of customers paying more for American-made. On Conspiracy Corner, Nathan Radke gives an overview of the history of alien abductions and tells the Travis Walton story. (Check out Nathan's podcast here.) UK-based Fore...
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The show opens with evolutionary biologist at the University of Chicago Dr. Yara Haridy⁠ on the reason you can blame your sensitive teeth on an ancient fish⁠. Jessica Reif shares her research showing that people who use AI at work are perceived as lazier and less competent. Dr. Sandra Peter⁠ and Dr. Kai Riemer⁠ and discuss AI systems being too human-like posing a problem for us⁠. Sociologist Dalton Conley reveals whether DNA can p...
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June 18, 2025 87 mins
The show opens with News You Can't Use and foreign correspondent Tony Five⁠ covering the following: Woman in China sends 1,000kg of onions to cheating ex's home⁠. Dr. Lenore Newman⁠, co-author of Dinner on Mars⁠, goes over the technologies that will likely transform the red planet into a place that grows food. Conservation scientist Lisa Wilkinson shares how she descends into the darkness of Alberta's largest bat cave to fight a de...
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June 17, 2025 87 mins
Foreign correspondent Tony Five⁠ revisits the Hertfordshire Harris hawk hero story⁠ from earlier with the man himself, Steve Harris. Tony and David talk about why tourists aren't welcome in Spain, then take a listener call involving a drunken Zamboni driver. Carmi Levy⁠⁠ joins the show for It's Time For Technology Time and covers stories: University students built robot that solves a Rubik's Cube in just 0.103 seconds⁠⁠; Unlicensed...
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David's top stories: Man convicted of posing as flight attendant to score over 120 free flights; and Don't be alarmed, but hitting the snooze button is unhealthy. Professor Peter Karl Jonason explains that one's dissatisfaction with their own height predicts jealousy and competitiveness. (Thanks for picking this topic, producer Dani.) Journalist and novelist Sam Graham-Felsen asks where have all the deep male friendships gone? Dr....
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David's top stories: DoorDash driver arrested at customer's house with gun after demanding a tip; and Scientists in the UK create the world's smallest violin. Dr. Sandra Peter⁠ and Dr. Kai Riemer⁠ at the University of Sydney Business School discuss the cognitive revolution that AI may cause and how it could lead to mediocrity and conformity. Associate professor of marketing Dr. Ghalia Shamayleh shares her study showing adorable ani...
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It's News You Can't Use and foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ reports on breaking news: a fight outside his home. Cognitive neuroscience professor Dr. Steve Fleming explains that anxious-depressed individuals underestimate themselves even when they're right. Scott Berman of Sky Cave Retreats shares how days-long "dark retreats" are the newest spiritual conquest for tech elites. On Pet Talk, veterinarian ⁠Dr. Cliff Redford⁠ helps T...
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June 11, 2025 87 mins
David's top stories: The FAA are finally replacing Windows 95 and floppy disks in air traffic control systems; and Lawyer steps up to claim cash thrown out in trash. Caitlin Green⁠, media personality and co-host of The Jan Arden Podcast⁠ joins the show for Pop Cultured, Like Fungus and the two chat about a badly behaved mother-in-law described on Reddit. Foreign correspondent Tony Five ponders class and why people would think less...
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David and foreign correspondent Tony Five open the show by following up with caller Gillian from London – not that London – and our hosts discuss the wedding gift they bought for her. David describes the role of a "bug guy." Comedian Natasha Vinik shares her take on dating men who have the queen on their money. David and Tony take umbrage. Psychology professor Dr. Michael Poulin explains that mindfulness boosts generosity, but only...
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