The Last Show with David Cooper
Episodes
Relationships and Their Role in Jealousy
07 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Psychology professor Mikhila Wildey explains how your relationship dynamic plays a bigger role in jealousy than your personality. Learn mo...
Targeted Digital Ads and Their Creepiness
07 Mar 2026
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Marketing professor Harley Krohmer outlines why digital targeting creeps out customers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
Messy Money Matters with Groceries and a Roommate's Girlfriend
07 Mar 2026
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Economics professor Eric Kam and David attack some messy money matters involving a grocery-eating roommate and their girlfriend, ...
Grieving a Pet
07 Mar 2026
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Veterinarian and author Nadja Lubiw-Hazard tackles the problem of how to grieve a beloved pet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
Artemis Moon Program Shake-up
07 Mar 2026
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It's news from outer space and professor Sarah Rugheimer with the slightly disappointing NASA announcement of a big shake‑up within t...
Talking to Teens With Dangerous Thoughts
07 Mar 2026
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Motivated by Instagram alerting parents if their teens search for harmful content, psychology professor Steve Joordens and David discus...
FULL EPISODE: You Jelly, Bro? Try a New Relationship - March 6, 2026
07 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's news from outer space and professor Sarah Rugheimer with the slightly disappointing NASA announcement of a big shake‑up within the Artemi...
Don't Clip My Wings, You Cockroach!
06 Mar 2026
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It's Vet Talk (but also Pet Talk) with veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford, who covers these stories: Cockroaches that eat each other's wings be...
The Social Side of Gamer Spaces
06 Mar 2026
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Anthropology professor Mattias van Ommen outlines how competitive gaming on Discord fosters social connections. Learn more about your ad c...
The Side-By-Side Bias Fix
06 Mar 2026
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Psychology professor Christiane Spitzmueller explains that decision-making nudges can improve racial equity in tenure decisions. Learn mor...
Disinformation and Misinformation Running Rampant
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For It's Time For Technology Time, tech analyst Carmi Levy reports on these stories: Burger King to bring AI-based voice coach to Canada la...
Lonely? Careful, There's an App for That
06 Mar 2026
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Philosophy professor Robert Sparrow shares his thoughts on how AI imaginary friends (companions) are no substitute for human connection. L...
FULL EPISODE: Your Robot Companion Isn't All That - March 5, 2026
06 Mar 2026
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It's Vet Talk (but also Pet Talk) with veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford, who covers these stories: Cockroaches that eat each other's wings become exclus...
When to Stop Eating Before Bed
05 Mar 2026
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Dietician, health coach, and author Jess Cording reveals what time you should stop eating before bed for heart health. Then, Jess shares s...
Animals in TV and Film Today
05 Mar 2026
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Media and culture studies professor Cynthia Chris discusses whether or not animals have a future on Hollywood sets. Learn more about your ...
The Anatomy of Angry Online Comments
05 Mar 2026
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Communications studies professor Ben Clarke shares his analysis showing that hate is more common in early online article comments. Learn m...
Slavic Languages and Literatures or Something
05 Mar 2026
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The Last Show continued its search for people with the same name as its host and found a Slavic languages and literatures professor named David Coo...
FULL EPISODE: Step Aside, Lassie! - March 4, 2026
05 Mar 2026
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Communications studies professor Ben Clarke shares his analysis showing that hate is more common in early online article comments. Media and culture s...
Romance and Sex Don't Decrease With Age
04 Mar 2026
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Human development and family studies professor Lauren Harris explains how romance and sexual intimacy don't diminish with age. Learn more ...
'Looksmaxxing'
04 Mar 2026
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Toronto-based comedian Natalie Norman discusses pill organization and 'looksmaxxing'. David tells Natalie about his recent berry/Barry party. Le...
Why Your Boss is a Bully
04 Mar 2026
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Organizational behavior researcher Dean Baltiansky goes over his study digging into why some bosses are bullies. Learn more about your ad ...
ChatGPT and Therapy: Worsened Psychiatric Symptoms
04 Mar 2026
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Dr. Søren Dinesen Østergaard shares how the use of ChatGPT for mental health advice can lead to worsened psychiatric symptoms. Learn ...
FULL EPISODE: Grandma's Busier Than You Think - March 3, 2026
04 Mar 2026
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Organizational behavior researcher Dean Baltiansky goes over his study digging into why some bosses are bullies. Dr. Søren Dinesen Østergaard...
Perplexing Prosthetics; Rihanna's Return; SNL Storie
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Media personality Caitlin Green updates us with the following pop culture news: Amanda Seyfried wore a 'prosthetic b*tthole' in Testament o...
Catchy Melodies and Their Math
03 Mar 2026
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Data scientist Olya Ibragimova reveals that mathematical symmetry helps explain why catchy melodies stick. Learn more about your ad choice...
Rogue Army of Vacuum Robots
03 Mar 2026
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Cybersecurity expert Francis Syms covers the following lighthearted stories: User accidentally gains control of over 6,700 robot v...
It's the End of Personal Privacy. Now What?
03 Mar 2026
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Journalist Valerie Fortney explains how it's the end of your personal privacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...
Pay Up for True Love
03 Mar 2026
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Senior economics reporter Juliana Kaplan details how you may have no choice but to pay $20 a month to find your true love. Learn mor...
FULL EPISODE: She Wore a Prosthetic What?! - March 2, 2026
03 Mar 2026
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Media personality Caitlin Green updates us with the following pop culture news: Amanda Seyfried wore a 'prosthetic b*tthole' in Testament of Ann Lee n...
The Upside of Tech in Therapy
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When The Last Show producer searched far and wide for guests with the same name as your host, she stumbled upon clinical psychologist David Cooper...
On-again Off-again Relationships and Their Risks
28 Feb 2026
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Communication studies professor René Dailey spells out how on-again, off-again relationships can take a toll on your mental and physical hea...
Survivor and its Legacy After 50 Seasons
28 Feb 2026
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The TV show Survivor celebrates its 50th season, so health sciences professor Hartley Jafine – who teaches a university course about the show ...
Ozempic and GLP-1s to Treat Alcohol Abuse
28 Feb 2026
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Physician and scientist Lorenzo Leggio from the National Institutes of Health discusses how Ozempic and GPL-1 drugs show promise for al...
Why Patience Can Be Transformative
28 Feb 2026
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Psychology professor Dr. Sarah Schnitker explains the importance of patience, and why it can be transformative. Learn more about your ad c...
FULL EPISODE: Patience Really is a Virtue - February 27, 2026
28 Feb 2026
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Communication studies professor René Dailey spells out how on-again, off-again relationships can take a toll on your mental and physical health. When...
Zebra Finches Love Pink
27 Feb 2026
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Animal cognition researcher Julia Self explains how the zebra finch has a strong preference for pink in its nests. Learn more about your a...
Punch the Monkey's Saga and Attachment Theory
27 Feb 2026
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On Vet Talk – or Pet Talk – veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford covers the following stories: What viral monkey Punch and his plushie tell u...
Teasing: Harmful or Playful?
27 Feb 2026
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Child and youth studies professor Naomi Andrews tackles the issue of whether teasing is playful or harmful. Learn more about your ad choic...
FULL EPISODE: What Color's Your Best Nest? - February 26, 2026
27 Feb 2026
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Animal cognition researcher Julia Self explains how the zebra finch has a strong preference for pink in its nests. Child and youth studies professor N...
Dealing With Your Own BS
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, Gary Direnfeld and David attack the problem of dealing with our own BS, and tackle the topics of self-sabot...
The Psychology of the 'Friend Zone'
26 Feb 2026
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Psychology researcher Marius Stavang shares the psychology of the 'friend zone' and how teenage boys experience it much more than girls. L...
Grand Theft Chocolate
26 Feb 2026
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Sylvain Charlebois – host of The Food Professor podcast – explains why currently there's a spike in chocolate theft...
Unemployment Changes the Way You Dream
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Emily Cook and Kyle Napierkowski from the Center for Organizational Dreaming discuss how unemployment changes the you people dre...
Math Anxiety of Parent and Child
26 Feb 2026
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Psychology and neuroscience professor David Geary reveals how parental math anxiety is linked to lower math skills in young children. Lear...
Limerence and Breaking the Romantic Obsession Cycle
26 Feb 2026
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Neuroscientist and writer Tom Bellamy goes over the neuroscience of limerence and how to break the cycle of romantic obsession. Learn more...
FULL EPISODE: The Neurochemistry of Having a Crush - February 25, 2026
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sylvain Charlebois – host of The Food Professor podcast – explains why currently there's a spike in chocolate theft and a run on...
Reframe Your Depression as Strength in Minutes
25 Feb 2026
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Social psychologist Christina Bauer unveils a 20-minute tool to help you reframe your depression as a source of strength. Lear...
Mid-career is a Dangerous Time for Burnout
25 Feb 2026
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Leadership lecturer Dr. Katie Elizabeth Green explains why mid-career is such a dangerous time for burnout and workplace stress...
The Benefits of Joint Savoring
25 Feb 2026
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Human development and family studies researcher Noah Larsen shares details of his study showing how stressed couples may benefit mos...
On Your Romantic Partner's Spending
25 Feb 2026
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Financial planner and lecturer Jamie Lynn Byram uncovers how your partner's spending habits can impact your relationship dynamics...
Prediction Markets: Should You Be Skeptical of Them?
25 Feb 2026
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Economics professor Werner Antweiler ran and researched what happened on a prediction market, and warns us why we should be skeptica...
Secret Doomsday Devices
25 Feb 2026
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For Conspiracy Corner, professor of conspiracy studies Nathan Radke gives details of secret doomsday devices that actually existed – or ...
FULL EPISODE: Simple Blueprints to End the World- February 24, 2026
25 Feb 2026
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Financial planner and lecturer Jamie Lynn Byram uncovers how your partner's spending habits can impact your relationship dynamics. Social ...
The Psychological Burden of a Massive Social Media Audience
24 Feb 2026
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Management and organizations professor Julianna Pillemer reveals the psychological burden of having a massive social media audience. Learn...
Can You Be Taught to Reject an Unfair Advantage?
24 Feb 2026
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Psychology professor Ross Otto shares details of his study showing people can learn to say no to taking the bigger share. Learn more about...
Can a Dog Say 'I Love You' With a Button?
24 Feb 2026
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Cognitive science professor Federico Rossano outlines the science behind whether your pet can really say 'I love you' with a button. Learn...
What's Really in Urban Snow Piles?
24 Feb 2026
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Geologist Gordon Binkhorst from Pure Earth horrifies David as he walks us through what lies in a typical gross snowbank in New York Cit...
Dislike of Snakes: Learned or Innate?
24 Feb 2026
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Psychology instructor Denée Buchko explains that if you have antipathy toward snakes, then your parents likely talked you into that at an early ag...
Famous Last Words
24 Feb 2026
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For pop culture news, media personality Caitlin Green covers: Eric Dane's passing and his Netflix Famous Last Words episode; How ...
FULL EPISODE: Trapped by Your Millions of Followers - February 23, 2026
24 Feb 2026
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Geologist Gordon Binkhorst from Pure Earth horrifies David as he walks us through what lies in a typical gross snowbank in New York City. Management a...
Cannabis, Decision Making and Bipolar Disorder
21 Feb 2026
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Psychiatry professor Jared W. Young explains how cannabis use is associated with better decision-making skills in people with bipolar disorde...
Animal and Human Prescriptions: Not So Different After All
21 Feb 2026
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For Vet Talk – which David confusingly also calls Pet Talk – veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford talks about how he recently prescribed a dog a t...
Facts on Young People Sharing Explicit Pics
21 Feb 2026
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Criminal Justice professor Justin Patchin from the Cyberbullying Research Center shares details of his new sexting study revealing an "...
Dating Apps Don't Optimize For Love
21 Feb 2026
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Marketing professor Mathieu Lajante describes what dating apps are really optimizing for. (Hint: it isn't love.) Learn more about your ad ...
A Solar System That Shouldn't Exist
21 Feb 2026
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The show opens with astrophysics professor Jesse Rogerson covering these science news stories: Astronomers detect a solar system they say s...
FULL EPISODE: Hack Your Brain While You Sleep - February 20, 2026
21 Feb 2026
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The show opens with astrophysics professor Jesse Rogerson covering these science news stories: Astronomers detect a solar system they say should not b...
Attachment Styles and Ideal Dates
20 Feb 2026
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Psychology professor Amy Muise explains how your attachment style predicts which activities boost romantic satisfaction. Learn more about ...
AI is Reshaping Human Connection
20 Feb 2026
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Sociology and AI scientist James Evans discusses how as artificial intelligence is an increasing part of daily life, it is altering the landsc...
Staying Together For the Kids
20 Feb 2026
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Therapist Laurel van der Toorn weighs in on whether it's ever a good idea to stay together for the kids. Learn ...
99% Off MacBooks, For Criminals
20 Feb 2026
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Tech analyst Carmi Levy joins David for It's Time For Technology Time and covers the following stories: ByteDance says it will add safeguar...
FULL EPISODE: A Bar Where You're Guaranteed a Robot Date - February 19, 2026
20 Feb 2026
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Tech analyst Carmi Levy joins David for It's Time For Technology Time and covers the following stories: ByteDance says it will add safeguards to Seeda...
Dating Isn't Trading Stocks
19 Feb 2026
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Psychology professor Paul Eastwick, co-host of the Love Factually podcast, challenges the idea that we should view dating as a marketpl...
AI: Increased Productivity, Increased Burnout
19 Feb 2026
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AI and tech reporter Brent Griffiths explains the mental cost to all the AI productivity gains we've seen in the workplace. Learn more abo...
No More Condoms For The Olympians
19 Feb 2026
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For pop culture news, media personality Caitlin Green joins The Last Show covering stories: Why there's so much sex at the Winter Olympics ...
Obama Says Aliens: They're Real!
19 Feb 2026
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For Conspiracy Corner, political science professor Lee Kuhnle and David go over former US president Obama stating that aliens are real. Listen...
FULL EPISODE: Dating's Not a Marketplace - February 18, 2026
19 Feb 2026
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For pop culture news, media personality Caitlin Green joins The Last Show covering stories: Why there's so much sex at the Winter Olympics after it fa...
Meta's AI Patent Keeps You Posting After Death
18 Feb 2026
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Media and tech reporter Sydney Bradley explains how Meta patented an AI that lets you keep posting from beyond the grave. Lear...
The Orgasm and Your Mind
18 Feb 2026
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Behavioral neuroscientist Dr. Jim Pfaus and David discuss where orgasms are formed, and his recent study that confirms non-genitally stimulat...
Can AI Write Creative Music?
18 Feb 2026
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Information systems researcher Jose Oros shares his research detailing how as AI-generated music advances, humans still lead in creativity...
The Social Media Jackpot, Harder Than Ever
18 Feb 2026
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Reporters Sydney Bradley and Dan Whateley and outline how hitting the social media jackpot is harder than ever, and how that's changing the c...
The Psychology of Waifus and Husbandos
18 Feb 2026
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Psychology researcher Connor Leshner sheds light on the psychology behind the phenomenon of waifus and husbandos. Learn more about your ad...
FULL EPISODE: Facebook for Faces, Deathbook for Death - February 17, 2026
18 Feb 2026
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Doing a job most of us could never do, paranormal investigator David Gibb – director of the Canadian Haunting and Paranormal Society – describ...
Phubbing and Anxiety
17 Feb 2026
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Psychology professor Dr. Claire Hart shares her research showing how constantly checking your phone during conversation is more about d...
Comedy at a Cat Cafe
17 Feb 2026
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New York-based comedian and cat daddy Marty Cunnie talks about the stand-up comedy show he runs out of a cat cafe. Learn more about your a...
23 Dates with My Dead Dad
17 Feb 2026
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Author and mental health and disability researcher Dr. Corey McAuliffe discusses grief and her new book: 23 Dates with My Dead Dad. Learn ...
Do Kids Cooperate Naturally?
17 Feb 2026
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Psychology and neuroscience professor Dorsa Amir goes over the study of 400 children in five societies that found culture shapes how kids coo...
Your Memories: Changed by the Present
17 Feb 2026
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Social-personality psychologist William Chopik explains that memories of childhood trauma may shift depending on current re...
Good and Bad Neighbors
17 Feb 2026
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Radio host Brad Smith and David talk about whether you should be a good neighbor, and share stories about neighbors they've had in the past. Lea...
FULL EPISODE: Is Your Phone Your Comfort Blanket? - February 16, 2026
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Psychology professor Dr. Claire Hart shares her research showing how constantly checking your phone during conversation is more about deeper psy...
An Echidna's What Looks Like That?! - Dan Riskin
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's The Science Appliance and a special podcast-only episode of The Last Show. Man of science Dr. Daniel K. Riskin joins David to discuss Squatty Pot...
Flirting for Extra Credit: What Students Think
14 Feb 2026
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Experimental psychology researcher and flirting expert Braden Hall reveals how narcissistic students perceive student-professor flirtin...
Social Media Burnout and Digital Wellbeing
14 Feb 2026
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Marketing professor Dr. Ashley Hass – cofounder of the [Dis]connect Collective – discusses social media burnout and digital well...
Lava Tubes on Venus
14 Feb 2026
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It's news from outer space and professor Sarah Rugheimer covering: First evidence of a subsurface lava tube on Venus; and US astrona...
The Profound Gesture of Turning Away
14 Feb 2026
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Based on his upcoming book Turning Away, author and English professor Benjamin Saltzman chats about the ancient gesture we sometimes do wh...
Slovenian Wine and Bosnian Sandwiches for Valentine's
14 Feb 2026
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Comedian Natalie Norman and David wonder if Valentine's Day is overrated and talk about how they've spent (and will be spending) the day. The tw...
FULL EPISODE: Stuffies In Space - February 13, 2026
14 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's news from outer space and professor Sarah Rugheimer covering: First evidence of a subsurface lava tube on Venus; and US astronaut to take her 3-y...
No Contact With Your Family: A Good Idea? Tania Khazaal Explains
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Family estrangement and emotional healing expert Tania Khazaal explains why she believes that you should think twice before cutting off your ...
Close Friends, Family and Gambling Risk
13 Feb 2026
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Professor of mental health research Richard Velleman shares details of his study showing that having a close friend with a gambling addiction...
Revenge Porn Image Removal and Google
13 Feb 2026
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It's Time For Technology Time with tech analyst Carmi Levy who covers stories: Google now lets users remove explicit images and other perso...
Surprising Truth About Kids, Pets and Mental Health
13 Feb 2026
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On Vet Talk (or Pet Talk), veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford fields a listener question about an aggressive dog – that is, a very specific listen...