The Last Show with David Cooper
Episodes
Cow Burps vs. Seaweed - April 25, 2025
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David's top stories: Andy Warhol thrown out in Dutch town hall reno; and If you see a northern snakehead, cut off its head. Animal science professor E...
Pepperoni Price Index - April 24, 2025
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The show opens with close relationships researcher Kirby Sigler on how expressing negativity improves support fromyou romantic partner. After that, I...
Don't Seize My Vegemite - April 23, 2025
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The show opens with the latest international condiment scandal headline: Found Coffee owner Leighton Walters' turbulent Vegemite tale. Family science ...
Teenage Dream or Fake Rocket Scheme - April 22, 2025
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David's top stories: Uber loses child, then isn't helpful at all; and YouTuber in Indian custody after attempting to visit an uncontacted indigenous t...
The "Strongest" Evidence of Life Yet - April 21, 2025
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David talks about forgetting to feed his cat, then cover's top stories: ChatGPT CEO says "please" and "thank you" costs millions in computing power; a...
Space Miso - April 18, 2025
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David's top stories: Nose-picking linked to Alzheimer's; and Ontario woman at her wits' end after squirrels damage her SUV... again. Technology expert...
The Surgical Hand Double - April 17, 2025
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David's top stories: Sperm racing – the latest in sports betting; and Sports reporter faces backlash for picking up a woman on live TV. Cosmologist ...
A Narcissist's Prayer - April 16, 2025
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David's top stories: Dystopian Silicon Valley crosswalk hack; and Agnostics are more neurotic. Gary Direnfeld joins the show for Therapy Thursdays on ...
Taking Credit For Your Work - April 15, 2025
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The show begins with Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY) with Eric from Guelph. (Call 1-888-505-6644 now to give your future self adv...
That Funny Gas - April 11, 2025
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David's cat has a new friend. Top stories tonight: Rescued parrot screamed "f--- you" and was lured to safety with cigarettes (translation); and Dolph...
Mars Smack-down! - April 10, 2025
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David's top stories: Geese terrorize an Ontario town; and The UK creates a "murder prediction" tool to identify those likely to kill. Astrophysicist D...
Mortadella Musk - April 9, 2025
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David's top stories: NASA's wasteful moon offer; and Viral trading cards of middle-aged men. Guelph-based artiste extraordinaire Barbara Salsberg Math...
Nessie The Loch Ness Monster - April 8, 2025
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David's top stories: Man arrested with seven emotional support tigers; and A diner's harrowing table rescue story. Dog researcher Holly Molinaro tells...
Save The Rhinos - April 7, 2025
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David talks about shelves, then covers top stories: Birthday card money thief; and Feral goldfish with herpes. Social psychologist Andrew Hales explai...
A Champion Excels - April 4, 2025
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The show opens with Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY) with Kacy and Robbie. (Call us at 1-888-505-6644 to give yourself advice from...
Black Hole. No Escape. - April 3, 2025
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David's top stories: Booze makes fruit flies more attractive; and Do people have sex in space? Astrophysicist Dr. Jesse Rogerson goes over the evidenc...
The Cab Ride - April 2, 2025
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David gives a travel update then covers top stories: Amish stick up; and OnlyFans "chatter" scam lawsuit. Therapist Gary Direnfeld stops in for Therap...
Talking to Conspiracy Theorists - April 1, 2025
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David's stuck in Miami. Our top stories: Space ads anger astronomers; and Busking deemed psychological torture. On Conspiracy Corner, Dr. Lee Kuhnle g...
Streaking - March 28, 2025
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The show opens with Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY) with Maya. (Call us at 1-888-505-6644 to give yourself advice from your yeste...
23 and Anyone But Me - March 27, 2025
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our top stories: Beavers bulldoze Czech bureaucracy; and The Excel world champion. Author Matthew Legge explains how you're not just you and that othe...
Making Friends - March 26, 2025
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David gives a cat update and then covers top stories: A Paddington Bear theft; and Real monster found under bed. Geophysicist and glaciologist Dr. Sas...
What Women Watch - March 25, 2025
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David's top stories: DIY surgery gone wrong; and a Feral pig virus. Dimana Atanassova explains that because people with psychopathic traits feel less ...
Ancient Pyramid Tunnels - March 24, 2025
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our top stories: Parking lot run-over; Thief swallows earrings; and German pigeon birth control. TV host Noah Cappe joins the show for Noah vs. The Un...
The Bone Guy - March 21, 2025
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David gives a cat update and reads some listener texts. Our top stories: Zombie deer disease (sorry, scientists); and Pirate's Booty founder takes ove...
Universal Translator - March 20, 2025
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David covers a fake dentist arrest and wishes everyone a National Alien Abduction Day. Dr. Daniela Pirani and Dr. Vera Hoelscher reveal why women seld...
Feeling Lonely? - March 19, 2025
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David gives a cat update then covers top stories: Pilot rehired after cocaine-related dismissal; and Golden toilet thieves found guilty. Oxford profes...
Canada's Secret Weapon - March 18, 2025
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David talks about his cat and covers comedian Matt Puzhitsky's idea for Canada's secret weapon. The Donut Daddy (Anthony Randello-Jahn) explains what ...
The Antikythera Mechanism - March 17, 2025
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David talks about his appearance on Global's The Morning Show, then covers stories: Everyone's getting dumber; and Giant German school graffiti. Neuro...
Happy e Day - March 14, 2025
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After wishing everyone a happy Pi Day (3/14), David shares the news that lack of sleep leads to belief in conspiracy theories. (Note that e Day is on ...
AI Might Murder You - March 13, 2025
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David's top stories: Wombat crime; and Toxic slushies. Carmi Levy joins the show for It's Time For Technology Time. Carmi reports on flying cars, a ro...
Going Through It - March 12, 2025
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David opens with top travel stories: Demon on a plane; and Man with a turtle in his pants. Radio host Ben Mulroney discusses the human side of the cur...
Authoritarian Stew - March 11, 2025
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David opens with top stories: An $88,000 Cheeto; and Cross-border egg smuggling. A legend in the art world, accountant Jamie Lee Matthias describes wh...
Go To Bed Angry - March 10, 2025
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David calls his mom, and covers top stories: An orange cone epidemic in New Zealand; and Japanese employers calling people's parents. Sara Dommer outl...
An Announcement - March 7, 2024
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David makes an exciting announcement about the show and then does top stories: Citigroup's $81 trillion "inputting error"; and A regrettable sex parlo...
Mate Poaching - March 6, 2025
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Social psychologist Kyle Conlon goes over his study on mate poaching. Olivia Breedin explains the science of sexual afterglow. Aubrey – the owner of...
Simulated Living - March 5, 2025
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The show begins with Conspiracy Corner and Nathan Radke. David and Nathan discuss whether or not we are living in a simulation. Step aside, Sleeping B...
More Angry, More Dumb - February 28, 2025
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The show opens with evolutionary biologist Dan Riskin on The Science Appliance. David and Dan discuss how angry men are dumb, the science of interspec...
Babies After the Win - February 27, 2025
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's Time For Technology Time with Carmi Levy kicks off the show. David and Carmi cover Microsoft’s quantum computing breakthrough and a Google Maps...
A Fight Well Fought - February 26, 2025
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The program opens with Dr. Sarah Dermody going over her research into how couples fight. The conversation spills into Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday...
High Vet Bills - February 25, 2025
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The show opens with Vet Pet Talk – it's like Car Talk, only about pets... and less helpful. Veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford chats about a recent stor...
The Favorite Child - February 24, 2025
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The show opens with associate professor Alex Jensen on who a parent's favorite child is. Then, it's Sex, Et Cetera with Samantha Bitty. Samantha and D...
The Latest in Egg Science - February 21, 2025
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bat biologist Dr. Dan Riskin joins the show for The Science Appliance. David and Dan go over a new way to cook eggs and how afternoon naps make you sm...
Rude Fortune Cookies - February 20, 2025
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The show opens with restaurateur Nahji Chu who explains the mix up she found herself in and her explicit fortune cookies. After that, it's Time For Te...
Traveler's Dire Reality - February 19, 2025
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The show opens with Gary Direnfeld on Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday. David and Gary discuss the stress of traveling: a traveler's dire reality. Hum...
Five, Four, Three, Two, One - February 18, 2025
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The show opens with David in bed with his cat Tomato. Dr. Samantha J. Shebib explains what type of emotional support works best. Adam Bode shares how ...
The Best Man for the Job - February 17, 2025
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're back from a couple weeks away. The show opens with conspiracy studies professor Nathan Radke on Conspiracy Corner discussing the UFO expert who ...
The Asteroid That'll End Us, Probably - January 31, 2025
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The show opens with The Science Appliance with bat biologist Dr. Dan Riskin. After discussing a "bone guy," Dan and David chat about an newly discover...
Boom - January 30, 2025
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The show opens with It's Time For Technology Time with Carmi Levy. David and Carmi discuss a supersonic jet, backlash over Google renaming The Gulf of...
Rebuilding After Trauma - January 29, 2025
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The show opens with "de-influencer" Sharon (@sharon.a.life). After that, it's Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday with Gary Direnfeld. Gary and David dis...
The Arctic Veterinarian - January 28, 2025
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The show opens with veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford who describes his recent trip to the arctic to help pets. Psychology professor Paul Eastwick explai...
How Is Anyone An Adult? - January 27, 2025
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David's top stories: A robot boyfriend; and Brooklyn's stink flower Smelliot. Sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty joins David for Sex, E...
Triple-blind, Peer-reviewed Paper in an Academic Journal - January 24, 2025
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The show begins with lots of banter on The Science Appliance with science communicator Dr. Dan Riskin. Topics covered: Evolution and why we like celeb...
Is Bad Art Art? - January 23, 2025
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A legend in the art world, accountant Jamie Lee Matthias describes what it's like being the world's worst artist. David stokes the flames of the pinea...
Use It Or Lose It? - January 22, 2025
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday (finally) with Gary Direnfeld and the topic: advice for kids during stressful times. Science writer Lynne Peeple...
Excessive PDA - January 21, 2025
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David describes outrageous PDA he witnessed to sexual health and consent educator, Samantha Bitty on Sex, Et Cetera. Behavioral neuroscience professor...
Home Is Where The Cat Is - January 17, 2025
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The show opens with Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday (on a Friday) with Gary Direnfeld with two separate topics: burnout and forgiveness. After that, ...
Don't Trust Your AI Doctor (Yet) - January 16, 2025
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The show opens with AFY-TSY: Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday. Then, it's The Science Appliance with Dan Riskin and tells us why we shouldn'...
Telephobia - January 14, 2025
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The show opens with a triumphant return of AFY-TSY: Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday. Career advisor Elizabeth Baxter describes what Notting...
It's The End of the World, I Promise - January 13, 2025
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The show kicks off with Nathan Radke on Conspiracy Corner with some of the various "end of the world" conspiracy theories over the last millennia or s...
Stressful Life Events - January 9, 2025
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The show opens with The Science Appliance with science communicator Dr. Dan Riskin. Dan shares the mathematical wonders of 2025, how to be more believ...
Brotherhood of Eternal Love - January 6, 2025
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The show begins with media personality Caitlin Green on the hilarious captions used during The Golden Globes on Pop Cultured, Like Fungus. David talks...
Octopus Empire Rising - January 2, 2025
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! David's top stories: Russia fines "gay-looking" partygoers; and Breathalyzer designer gets caught by breathalyzer. Then it's Therapy T...
Sober Sex - December 30, 2024
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David gives a quick update, then covers stories: Radioactive Floridian roads; and High-viz vest chicken. After that, it's Sex, Et Cetera with sex educ...
Is OnlyFans Cheating? - December 19, 2024
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David's top stories: Flat Earther admits he's wrong; and Murder solved by Google Street View. Then it's Pop Cultured, Like Fungus with Caitlin Green, ...
David Cooper's Law - December 16, 2024
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David shares how his cat Tomato loves, and has these top stories: NY town uses laser on crows; and Googly eye vandals. Then, it's The Science Applianc...
Boundaries and Pushback - December 12, 2024
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday (on a Thursday) with social worker Gary Direnfeld. Gary and David discuss dealing with difficult family members:...
Surprising Ant Facts - December 9, 2024
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David's top stories: Star Trek plate legal mixup; Dead salmon hats for orcas; and Italian nun arrested for mafia ties. Then, it's surprising ant facts...
Your Dog's Deadly Tapeworm - December 5, 2024
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David and foreign correspondent Tony Five's top story: The CEO of UnitedHealthcare killed in cold blood. After that, veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford go...
Are Picky Eaters Easygoing? - December 3, 2024
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David's top stories: Banana costumes held ransom by russian mob; and Oxford's 2024 Word of the Year. Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David discuss...
Return From Thanksgiving - December 2, 2024
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David and foreign correspondent Tony Five describe their Thanksgiving in New York City. After that, it's "back to the basics" with a condom crash-cour...
Thanksgiving Sign-off - November 25, 2024
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David and foreign correspondent Tony Five do a sign-off before their week of 2024 Thanksgiving festivities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
Wikifeet - November 22, 2024
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The show begins with The Science Appliance with Dr. Daniel K. Riskin. David surprises Dan with a special guest, and they cover naming a Canadian lunar...
Milking Deadly Spiders - November 21, 2024
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David opens by covering a deadly spider breeding season with Emma Teni, spider keeper at the Australian Reptile Park. Foreign correspondent Tony Five ...
Right Thing, Wrong Reasons - November 20, 2024
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David reads some fan emails and DMs. Top stories: Swedish bananaphobia; and The potato cartel. After that, it's Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday with ...
John, Paul, Ringo & Allen - November 19, 2024
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David talks about his "mood of the day." Then, top stories: People stuck on an amusement park ride; and Emus on the loose (that's "ee-MOOS"). David's ...
Sex Smells - November 18, 2024
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David's top stories: Macaques on the loose; Airport raccoon drops from ceiling; and Bear costume insurance fraud. Foreign correspondent Tony Five and ...
Wind Blowing Out of Uranus - November 15, 2024
16 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The show begins with The Science Appliance with Dan Riskin. (Sign up for Dan's newsletter here.) Dan proposes that everything we thought we learned ab...
Sex Lives of Superheroes - November 14, 2024
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Foreign correspondent Tony Five discusses his character Blanta. David shares how Tony accidentally interviewed a... bad person. (Don't worry, the inte...
Bad Sells - November 13, 2024
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this show Foreign correspondent Tony Five Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday with Gary Direnfeld Marketing professor Leonard Berry – Do no h...
Jingle First, Content Second - November 12, 2024
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David has a special musical surprise for foreign correspondent Tony Five. Then, it's Sex, Etc. with sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty....
The Sexy Pen Pal - November 8, 2024
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The show starts with bat biologist Daniel Riskin on The Science Appliance. David gushes over an AI toilet camera startup. Dan talks about vampire bats...
The Throne - November 7, 2024
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David opens The Last Show with tech expert Carmi Levy on It's Time For Technology Time. Topics discussed: A post-election Google search cliché; The g...
It's Not Me, It's You - November 6, 2024
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Foreign correspondent Tony Five discusses the United Kingdom's response to the election. David and Tony play AFY-TSY: Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self ...
Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self Yesterday - November 5, 2024
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David give birth to a new segment AFY-TSY: Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self Yesterday (see album cover). David lose...
Controlled Cheating - November 4, 2024
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Foreign correspondent Tony Five – having a great day – tells the tale of the Poo Hands Girlfriend. David goes off on what to do to prepare for a f...
Brown Isn't Real - November 1, 2024
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Foreign correspondent Tony Five confirms the so-called "infinite monkey theorem" has been disproven. Then, it's The Science Appliance (complete with a...
Happy Halloween - October 31, 2024
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David discuss Halloween in the UK vs. North America. Physics professor Neil Johnson dives into his study on how ha...
I'm Going to Hillary's After - October 30, 2024
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's Conspiracy Corner on The Last Show and David interviews political science professor Dr. Lee Kuhnle about the strange disappearance of Korean Air ...
Crisps Around The World - October 29, 2024
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David's top stories: a cheese heist; the Timothée Chalamet lookalike contest in NYC; and a new mascot for the Vatican. Carmi Levy joins the show for ...
Shoes In The Bed - October 28, 2024
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David's top stories: Lily Allen's foot income; A $1.5M art banana; and Apple awarded just $250. Foreign correspondent Tony Five discuss why TV actors ...
Skepticism Gone Too Far - October 25, 2024
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cultural history professor Nathan Radke joins for Conspiracy Corner and shares the strange tale of Paul Bennewitz, a cautionary one of skepticism gone...
They're in the Graveyard - October 24, 2024
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David's top stories: White blobs on Canada's shores; AI radio hosts in Poland; and Aussie woman wedged upside down. David concludes the thrilling saga...
Strange Sheep - October 23, 2024
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David shares a sheep dilemma with producer Dani, who then lists: The subtle signs someone has a low opinion of you. Dr. Justin Barterian explains how ...
Hello Again! - October 22, 2024
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David returns from time off. The show rebrands as The Last Show. David's top stories: a man who got unlucky with a dolphin; a three minute time limit ...
Goodbye For A Short While - August 6, 2024
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David says goodbye for a short while. A heavily sedated foreign correspondent Tony Five joins the show having just visited the dentist. David and Tony...
If Someone Doesn't Like You - August 5, 2024
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David calls producer Dani. Determining whether Dani dislikes David, they go through eight subtle behaviours someone who doesn't like you will display....
Croquet Or Crochet - August 2, 2024
03 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The show starts with The Science Appliance with bat biologist Dan Riskin. Dan and David talk about how they hung in Toronto last week. Dan goes over t...
Medbeds - August 1, 2024
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David calls producer Dani to chat about cockroaches and reality survival shows. Nathan Radke joins for Conspiracy Corner and tells us why people rushi...
Bad Mouthing - July 31, 2024
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David interviews technology expert Carmi Levy on It's Time For Technology Time. Carmi goes over powered pants, US border agents now needing warrants t...
The Friends Set Up - July 30, 2024
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David explains that NYC stinks this summer and calls producer Dani. Dani goes over eight habits of low quality people who never move forward in life. ...