The Last Show with David Cooper
Episodes
Radioactive Shrimp - September 23, 2025
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Foreign correspondent Tony Five covers: British scientists over the Moon after growing tea in lunar soil; and Shrimp recalled for possible radioactive...
The Ig Nobel Prize - September 22, 2025
23 Sep 2025
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Foreign correspondent Tony Five does his signature UK-based reporting and explains why the World Conker Championship is in trouble, and last year's co...
Dan Riskin - Hate Mosquitos? Stop Having Sex
20 Sep 2025
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It's the inaugural podcast-only Science Appliance bonus show with science communicator Dr. Daniel K. Riskin, Ph.D., DVD, RSVP. (Disclaimer: Dan says ...
Dishonesty: Now With Robots - September 19, 2025
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Foreign correspondent Tony Five closes off his trip to Croatia by reporting on the Florida woman who punched a gator to save her dog. Researcher in hu...
Sisters Meaner Than Brothers - September 18, 2025
19 Sep 2025
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From Croatia, foreign correspondent Tony Five covers: Finger-based spite architecture; and Strip club executives allegedly bribed tax auditor to avoid...
It's Never About The Bread In The Freezer - September 17, 2025
18 Sep 2025
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Foreign correspondent Tony Five reports on a British Columbia man charged with drunk driving while operating a children's Barbie Jeep at 5mph. David a...
Sexy CIA Plots - September 16, 2025
17 Sep 2025
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UK-based Tony Five reports live from Croatia on the emotional support alligator that's no longer welcome at a Pennsylvania Walmart, and then David ana...
Weaponized Incompetence - September 15, 2025
16 Sep 2025
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The show opens with Vet Talk or Pet Talk with Dr. Cliff Redford discussing the following pet-related topics: What owning a cat does to your brain (and...
Interstellar Visitor 3I/ATLAS - September 12, 2025
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Foreign correspondent Tony Five describes a lizard that gave birth without mating in the UK. Astrophysicist Dr. Jesse Rogerson answers David's q...
Overprotective Parents, Anxious Kids - September 11, 2025
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Foreign correspondent Tony Five announces a new koala chlamydia vaccine (seriously) and then talks about how he was trapped in Boston on 9...
Reach Out, Old Friend - September 10, 2025
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Things kick off with foreign correspondent Tony Five and the show's technical producer Adam Karch going over the recent Apple Event. Tony dispenses so...
AI, Not Good In A Crisis - September 9, 2025
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Foreign correspondent Tony Five shares an odd dream. Dr. Cameron Piercy discusses how artificial intelligence loses out to humans in credibility durin...
A Return From The Desert - September 8, 2025
09 Sep 2025
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Host David Cooper returns from vacation at The Burning Man festival and discusses it with foreign correspondent Tony Five. On Noah vs. The U...
September 4, 2025
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Breakups, Back-to-School Stress, Solo Travel & Obstacle Parenting
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on The Last Show, Caitlin Green is in for David Cooper 🛋️ Therapist Gary Direnfeld — why actions speak louder than words in love, na...
Romance Scams, Shrekking, and CEOs Behaving Badly
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ The Last Show with Caitlin Green (in for David Cooper) 💔 UK correspondent Tony 5 takes us inside the hellscape of online dating. From ho...
From Facelifts ✨ to Film Fests 🎬
30 Aug 2025
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📝 Episode Synopsis: Caitlin Green is in for David Cooper and we’re covering it all — from beauty 💉 to banking 💰 to the big screen 🍿. ...
David Cooper Reports from Burning Man, Tracy & Martina’s Comedy Success, and Why Social Media Could Be Banned for Kids
29 Aug 2025
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🎙️ On today’s show with Caitlin Green in for David Cooper: • 🇬🇧 UK Correspondent Tony 5 on the pressure to have kids —...
Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Engagement Drama, Millennial Grey Makeover, Managing Money & Relationships and Ditching Back-to-School Stress - August 27, 2025
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ On today’s show with Caitlin Green in for David Cooper: · 🇬🇧 Our UK Correspondent Tony Five digs into why we react so ir...
Billion Dollar Doodle Dogs, Social Media Don’ts, Why Laziness Doesn’t Exist & Wild Celebrity Conspiracies - August 26, 2025
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ On today’s show with Caitlin Green in for David Cooper: • 🐶 Vet Dr. Cliff Redford on the billion-dollar doodle dog indu...
TikTok’s Ina Garten, Rejection Therapy & Why Polyamory Is Trending - August 25, 2025
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of The Last Show with David Cooper, guest host Caitlin Green takes the mic for a mix of humor, culture, and big ideas. UK Corresp...
How to Sleep Better, TikTok Cold Calls & Taylor Swift Conspiracies - August 22, 2025
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Fun and Frivolity Friday on The Last Show! Caitlin Green is in for David Cooper and kicks things off with media personality, podcaster, and Tik...
Greysexual Explained, Deepfake Scams, Roblox Dangers & More - August 21, 2025
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Caitlin Green guest hosts The Last Show with David Cooper with a jam-packed episode. Tonight: what graysexual really means in dating, why having a sig...
One Isn’t the Loneliest Number After All - August 20, 2025
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a wild ride across accents, animals, and awkward vacations. Our UK Correspondent Tony 5 breaks down British slang and the country’s endless f...
Once More to the Desert - August 19, 2025
20 Aug 2025
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Along with foreign correspondent Tony Five, David introduces media personality Caitlin Green who will be filling in until David returns on September 5...
Broken Brains, Broken Laws - August 18, 2025
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David talks about his upcoming vacation to the Burning Man event with foreign correspondent Tony Five. Dr. Isaiah Kletenik from Harvard Medical Sch...
Fun-Fueled Follow-Through - August 15, 2025
16 Aug 2025
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David tells foreign correspondent Tony Five about his upcoming trip to Burning Man. Marketing professor Kaitlin Woolley explains what really keeps peo...
Oh, To Scrub the Internet of You - August 14, 2025
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
First, it's breaking frivolous Baby Shark lawsuit news with media personality Caitlin Green and foreign correspondent Tony Five. (Listen to Caitlin as...
The Barnyard Bachelor - August 13, 2025
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the United Kingdom, foreign correspondent Tony Five covers the odd way his government is telling people to save water during a national drought. Se...
Schmoozing, Robots and You - August 12, 2025
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Radioactive jellyfish who shut down a nuclear plant are covered by David and foreign correspondent Tony Five. (Okay, maybe not radioactive exactly.) D...
What's With The Situationship? - August 11, 2025
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David and foreign correspondent Tony Five riff about a man who – after consulting ChatGPT – chose to swap eating salt for sodium bromide and suffe...
The Top Five Alien Abductions - August 8, 2025
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David's top story: Unlicensed doctor found guilty of performing invasive medical exams in his home. Professor Jay ...
High Hope During a Crisis - August 7, 2025
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's bird news with foreign correspondent Tony Five: Drug dealer's pet parrot helps cops bring down crime gang. Computational neuroscientist Dr. Maria...
A Power Plant on the Moon - August 6, 2025
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David and foreign correspondent Tony Five cover a recent development in a strange alleged insurance fraud case involving a bear suit. Astrophysicist D...
Being on Reality TV: Pros & Cons - August 5, 2025
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's back to the basics of bird-related news with foreign correspondent Tony Five and an almost breaking story (from 2016): Angry seagull terrorizes T...
Why Does Ghosting Hurt - August 4, 2025
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David and foreign correspondent Tony Five detail how a New Jersey man angry over being sold an eggplant sandwich returned to a store four years later ...
Conquer Your Fears With Nightmares - August 1, 2025
02 Aug 2025
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David and Tony Five in London, England discuss how Britain's most tattooed man can't watch adult content under new rules because it doesn't recognize ...
Mom, Don't Meddle In My Love Life - July 31, 2025
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David and foreign correspondent Tony Five's top story: The manhunt is on for a naked dog walker traumatizing Salisbury village in the UK. Communicatio...
When Teens Befriend Chatbots - July 30, 2025
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Foreign correspondent Tony Five begins with top story: WNBA game comes crashing to a halt as a sex toy is thrown on the court. Robbie Torney discusses...
Curious Climate Control Conspiracies - July 29, 2025
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's News You Can't Use with foreign correspondent Tony Five and top stories: Police officer caught in compromising position by Google Street View cam...
Swedish Death Cleaning - July 28, 2025
29 Jul 2025
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David and foreign correspondent Tony Five from London, England cover absurd stories: Man carrying home gardening tools arrested by armed police in Man...
Everyone's Hooking Up At Work - July 25, 2025
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Foreign correspondent Tony Five ponders the privacy implications of new online age verification rules that came into effect in the UK today. Mia de Gr...
An App For Women - July 24, 2025
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David's top stories: Man smuggles 14 toucans stashed in his Volkswagen dashboard; and Florida man arrested for DUI...
AI Lovers, Don't Judge - July 23, 2025
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
London-based foreign correspondent Tony Five covers: Surgeon accused of lying about his own amputation in £466k insurance claim; and Indian police ar...
Love Bombs Away! - July 22, 2025
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With news you probably can't use, foreign correspondent Tony Five and David cover: Brain surgeon who lost a £14m snowmobile holiday crash claim after...
Are Memes Comics? - July 21, 2025
22 Jul 2025
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Tony Five – foreign correspondent from the UK – and David cover how British schoolchildren tunneled their way out of school and give an update on ...
Black Holes, Merged - July 18, 2025
19 Jul 2025
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Wacky bird news "expert" and foreign correspondent Tony Five dives into the international relations crisis between Canada and the US over ostriches. A...
What's With Medieval Health Influencers? - July 17, 2025
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cornering the media landscape of offbeat bird-related news, foreign correspondent Tony Five covers a hit and run road rage incident with bear spray an...
The Ancient Anunnaki - July 16, 2025
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David's top stories: Nurse commutes 5,000 miles for work; and Court rejects drug dealers' claim that drugs, weapon...
Are You Born Funny? - July 15, 2025
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The show opens with David recalling a bad dream. UK-based foreign correspondent Tony Five reports on a new "healthy" trend involving walking with the ...
Forest Relaxation in VR - July 14, 2025
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Foreign correspondent Tony Five reports on there being no jail time for the Wisconsin nurse who chopped off someone's foot without permission for a fr...
Oh Rats! - July 11, 2025
12 Jul 2025
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David and foreign correspondent Tony Five open with stories: Wisconsin officers find drugs, guns in bag labeled 'Definitely Not a Bag Full of Drugs'; ...
Revenge Donations - July 10, 2025
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Foreign correspondent Tony Five covers the strange tale of the Sycamore Gap Tree and its trunk and the sorry state of X's Grok chatbot. Consumer behav...
The Robots Are Bad With Ethics - July 9, 2025
10 Jul 2025
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Foreign correspondent Tony Five reports on prospective fines for British supermarkets if they don't sell enough healthy food. Experimental psychology ...
The Buga Sphere - July 8, 2025
09 Jul 2025
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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....
Are Lefties More Creative? - July 7, 2025
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Be...
Tattoo Judgement: Wrong - July 4, 2025
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David's top stories: Snake on a plane delays a flight in Australia; and Hurdler gets modeling offer after shorts malfunction during race. Social-perso...
A Great Band That Doesn't Exist - July 3, 2025
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The show opens with News You Can't Use, and foreign correspondent Tony Five covering cryptic tears shed in British parliament causing economic turmoi...
The Mentalist - July 2, 2025
03 Jul 2025
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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...
What's In Your Bedside Drawer? - July 1, 2025
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Live From The Lonely Pole - June 30, 2025
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Not So Hot Stuff - June 27, 2025
28 Jun 2025
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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' documen...
Stuff In Spain Stolen Mainly On The Plain - June 26, 2025
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David tells his harrowing story of being on vacation with foreign correspondent Tony Five. Nathan Radke joins David and Tony for Conspiracy Corner, an...
Why Your Dog Eats That - June 20, 2025
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is - June 19, 2025
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. E...
Sensitive Teeth? Blame The Fish - June 18, 2025
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 anci...
Bats In The Darkness - June 17, 2025
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 cheati...
The What Zoo? - June 16, 2025
17 Jun 2025
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Foreign correspondent Tony Five revisits the Hertfordshire Harris hawk hero story from earlier with the man himself, Steve Harris. Tony and Davi...
Ants (Not Uncles) and Fungus - June 13, 2025
14 Jun 2025
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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 ...
German Politician Exposed - June 12, 2025
13 Jun 2025
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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...
Don't Underestimate Yourself - June 11, 2025
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's News You Can't Use and foreign correspondent Tony Five reports on breaking news: a fight outside his home. Cognitive neuroscience profess...
UFOs Are Real, Maybe - June 10, 2025
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 throw...
No British or Canadian Man - June 9, 2025
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David and foreign correspondent Tony Five open the show by following up with caller Gillian from London – not that London – and our hosts discuss ...
Cosmic Colorado Campout - June 6, 2025
07 Jun 2025
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David's top stories: DoorDash driver at O'Hare drives right onto the tarmac exposing a hole in airport security; and Protests over bar's goldfish race...
What's In Your Robot's Stomach? - June 5, 2025
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's News You Can't Use with foreign correspondent and Scottish-to-English translator Tony Five. Tony's top bird-related story: Golden eagles soar sou...
Soiling The Nest - June 4, 2025
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Bird Attacks Continue - June 3, 2025
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The show opens with bird-attack expert and foreign correspondent Tony Five with top story: Dive-bombing buzzard unleashes chaos at London school. Tony...
The Most British Person in the World - June 2, 2025
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David's top stories: Millions of bees escape an overturned truck; Woman allegedly attacks over dirty dishes. David tells UK-Based foreign corresponden...
Speeches at a Funeral - May 30, 2025
31 May 2025
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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...
Delicious Food On Mars, Probably - May 28, 2025
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The show opens with Florida foul fowl correspondent Tony Five with top story: Rage-filled feral duck attacks elderly residents in Florida. Dr. Lenore...
Your Polygenic Index - May 27, 2025
28 May 2025
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The show opens with foreign correspondent Tony Five and top story: Harvard researcher studying dishonesty is (allegedly) dishonest. Dominique McKoy fr...
The Nazca Lines - May 26, 2025
27 May 2025
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The show opens with foreign correspondent Tony Five giving a dog update on Dony Dive's Dog Dilemma. Professor of organizations David Krackhardt shares...
Dony Dive's Dog Dilemma - May 23, 2025
24 May 2025
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David talks about his cat (again) and covers top stories: Narco kitty apprehended; and Man arrested for vigilante spray-chalking a crosswalk. Foreign ...
Cuddle Deny, Anxiety: Hi! - May 22, 2025
23 May 2025
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David and foreign correspondent Tony Five's top story for News You Can't Use: Firm posts lucrative office cat sitting job – Lisa Bond from the firm ...
Onion Hate - May 21, 2025
22 May 2025
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David's top stories: Chicago newspaper prints a fake summer reading list; and Woman sues adult websites after her son accesses them. Psychology resear...
Cockney Rhyming Slang - May 20, 2025
21 May 2025
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David's top stories: A naked 5k run; and Jennifer Lopez sued for posting photos of herself. Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David receive Advice F...
Just Saying Words For No Reason - May 19, 2025
20 May 2025
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The show opens with London-based foreign correspondent Tony Five reading a listener's texts. Tony's top story: British magic club rights a wrong. On C...
What About The Penguins? - May 16, 2025
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Foreign correspondent Tony Five revisits the Hertfordshire Harris hawk hero story from earlier in the week with the man himself, Steve Harris. Veterin...
Alien Abductions and Travis Walton - May 15, 2025
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. E...
AI Images Will Fool You - May 14, 2025
15 May 2025
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David tells foreign correspondent Tony Five about getting out of the wrong side of the bed. Tony talks about a criminal, "repeat offender" Swiss duck....
Harris Hawk in Hertfordshire - May 13, 2025
14 May 2025
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Tony Five and David receive advice from their yesterday's selves for tomorrow, today (AFY-TSY). Tony talks about Steve Harris who caught the Harris Ha...
The Return of Tony Five - May 12, 2025
13 May 2025
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The show opens with the triumphant return of London-based foreign correspondent Tony Five, who discusses his absence from the show. On It's Time For T...
Landlord Raised My Rent by $27.54 - May 9, 2025
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Making Friends For Adults - May 7, 2025
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David's top stories: 2nd grader accidentally orders over 70,000 lollipops; and Tourist impaled while climbing at the Colosseum. Comedian Aaron Karo go...
Empathetic Apes - May 6, 2025
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The show opens with primatologist Dr. Jake Brooker on how chimpanzees and bonobos show empathy. Social personality psychologist Dr. Friedrich Götz ex...
How Much Wood? - May 2, 2025
03 May 2025
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David's top stories: Luigi the Musical; and When the mayor of New York asked for photos of NYPD cops staring at their phones – the public delivered....
STFU - May 1, 2025
02 May 2025
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The show opens with David's favorite new artist: American Idol contestant and Canadian musician Sophie Powers. (Check out her Idol appearance here.) A...
Who Were The Men in Black? - April 30, 2025
01 May 2025
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David talks about his cat, then covers top stories: ChatGPT update making the chatbot dangerously sycophantic pulled; and Turkish town of 25,000 gets ...
The Voynich Manuscript - April 29, 2025
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David's top stories: Workers warn of rat infestation in British nuclear plant; Fart spray causes chaos at carnival in Connecticut; and Man discovers h...
Early Exits - April 28, 2025
29 Apr 2025
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David talks about a missing ballot, then covers stories: Man discovers he bought his own stolen car; and ChatGPT CEO says "please" and "thank you" cos...