This Is Going Well, I Think With David Cooper

Freelance tech reporter ⁠Matthew Alston⁠ describes ⁠why LEGO's new $1000 Death Star set has caused a great disturbance in the force⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent Tony Five covers an older story about Stephen King legendarily trolling his wife and the Mortal Kombat tournament by a woman holding her newborn. After that, Tony talks about putting his dog on Prozac. Therapist ⁠⁠Laurel van der Toorn⁠⁠ explains what the enneagram of personality is and how couples can use it to decrease conflict. Despite being terrifying of spiders, David learns from biology and chemistry professor Dr. Andreas Fischer that black widow lure males with the smell of cheesy feet. Machine learning professor Rayid Ghani reveals the perils of letting AI plan your next trip. Freelance tech reporter Matthew Alston describes why LEGO's new $1000 Death Star set has caused a great disturbance in the force. Travel writer Jamie Davis Smith tells David what her kids' top four travel destinations are and why they surprised her. Psychiatry professor Dr. Błażej Misiak explains how ⁠loneliness can be closely tied to paranoid thought rather than to social isolation⁠. Segments: (00:00)

Foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ joins David as the show's technical producer ⁠Adam Karch⁠ drops in sharing a strange dream he had about Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, therapist and social worker ⁠Gary Direnfeld⁠ and David discuss ways not to act upon your turbulent moods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astrophysicist ⁠Dr. Jesse Rogerson⁠ covers: ⁠NASA's stunning discovery is the best evidence yet for life on mars⁠; and ⁠Ice is more flexible than you think according to a new study⁠. (⁠Check out Jesse's book Daydreaming in the Solar System here⁠.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent Tony Five joins David as the show's technical producer Adam Karch drops in sharing a strange dream he had about Tony. Astrophysicist Dr. Jesse Rogerson covers: NASA's stunning discovery is the best evidence yet for life on mars; and Ice is more flexible than you think according to a new study. (Check out Jesse's book Daydreaming in the Solar System here.) On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, therapist and social worker Gary Direnfeld and David discuss ways not to act upon your turbulent moods. Cybersecurity expert Francis Syms chats about: Cybersecurity month; How cyber threats have 'never been worse' from 'axis of cyber evil' states; and Why cybercriminals are going after smaller targets. Freelance writer Ashley Probst explains how to successfully solo travel. Travel journalist Tim Graham shares his 3-3-1 rule for perfect trip planning. Psychology professor ⁠Dr. Michael Varnum⁠ reveals that ⁠sisters often display more aggression than brothers toward their siblings⁠. Segments: (00

Leadership and workplace correspondent ⁠Sarah E. Needleman⁠ reveals ⁠the best way to ask old connections for help with your job search⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Certified financial therapist ⁠Erika Wasserman⁠ covers how to get along with your partner when you don't see eye to eye financially. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Conspiracy Corner, Dr. Lee Kuhnle discusses famous people who've faked their own deaths. (Check out Tony Five on ⁠the most recent episode of Lee's podcast, The Uncover Up⁠.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ reports live from Lille, France about ⁠the Florida man arrested on accusation of eating his pet peacock⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent Tony Five reports live from Lille, France about the Florida man arrested on accusation of eating his pet peacock. Urban labor researcher Dr. Émile Baril explains the rough working conditions for food delivery drivers and how the app companies treat them. On Conspiracy Corner, Dr. Lee Kuhnle discusses famous people who've faked their own deaths. (Check out Tony Five on the most recent episode of Lee's podcast, The Uncover Up.) Tech reporter Alistair Barr goes over a list of the jobs most and least likely to be transformed by generative AI. Leadership and workplace correspondent Sarah E. Needleman reveals the best way to ask old connections for help with your job search. Certified financial therapist Erika Wasserman covers how to get along with your partner when you don't see eye to eye financially. Workplace expert Sandra Lavoy explains how to ask your boss for a raise. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:45) Tony Five (10:00) Dr. Émile Baril (20:00) Dr. Lee Kuhnle pt.

On ⁠⁠⁠Noah vs. The Unknown⁠⁠⁠, TV personality ⁠⁠Noah Cappe⁠⁠ and David debate the origins, use, and construction of Stonehenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marking professor ⁠⁠Dr. Riley Krotz⁠⁠ reveals that ⁠⁠the perk that motivates employees most of all is free food⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While attempting to report on ⁠⁠the man who traveled to Isles of Scilly in a bathtub⁠⁠, foreign correspondent ⁠⁠Tony Five⁠⁠ abruptly takes a phone call about fractional ownership of a car. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While attempting to report on ⁠the man who traveled to Isles of Scilly in a bathtub⁠, foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ abruptly takes a phone call about fractional ownership of a car. Marking professor ⁠Dr. Riley Krotz⁠ reveals that ⁠the perk that motivates employees most of all is free food⁠. Experimental psychology researcher Sarah Mohammadi explains why karma feels good after being unfairly excluded. Management professor Dr. Aaron Hill shares his research showing CEOs are five times more likely to survive fraud than a personal scandal. On ⁠⁠Noah vs. The Unknown⁠⁠, TV personality ⁠Noah Cappe⁠ and David debate the origins, use, and construction of Stonehenge. Marketing researcher Jason Sit talks about e-fashion: the growing trend for clothes you can't actually wear. Dr. Helen Kowalewska⁠ goes over ⁠her study exposing UK employers' hidden bias against maternity leave⁠. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:35) Tony Five (10:00) Dr. Riley Krotz (20:00) Sarah Mohammadi (30:00) Dr. Aaron Hill

David solicits your calls at 1-888-505-6644. (Call even if you're a podcast listener, and we'll call you back when the show airs!) London-based foreign correspondent Tony Five covers new bite-resistant wetsuits that can reduce shark bite injuries and the one in five people who now regularly get news on TikTok. Researcher in human understanding of algorithms and machines ⁠Prof. Dr. Nils Köbis⁠ explains how ⁠offloading our tasks to AI can increase dishonest behavior⁠. Anthropology professor ⁠Dr. Jeffrey Cohen⁠ educates us on ⁠the tasty Oaxacan tradition of eating grasshoppers⁠. (⁠Check out Jeff's book on the topic here⁠.) Media and communications researcher ⁠M. Sebih Oruç⁠ explains ⁠why you should put down your phone and engage in boredom, and how philosophy can help with digital overload⁠. Pop culture writer ⁠Callie Ahlgrim⁠ explains how ⁠weaponized incompetence is back, and that it's driving modern women out of their marriages⁠. Sociology professor ⁠Brad Wilcox⁠ reveals that ⁠people are having less sex than e

The show opens with foreign correspondent Tony Five on the Penn & Teller magic show he attended in London, England last night. After that, It's Time For Technology Time with Carmi Levy and top tech stories: Spirit Airlines pilot reportedly warned after veering too close to Air Force One; A massive telecom threat was stopped near UN headquarters; iOS users say Liquid Glass is causing eye strain and vertigo; and The FTC sues Ticketmaster for allegedly colluding with resellers. Criminology lecturer Dr. Nathan Ryan reveals the grisly group dynamics of people who hide bodies together after a murder. On Conspiracy Corner, professor of conspiracy studies Nathan Radke tells David how he (and you) can become a doomsday cult leader. (⁠Check out Nathan's podcast The Uncover Up here⁠.) Relationship counsellor Laura Press declares why she thinks "happy wife, happy life" is terrible advice. Divorce attorney ⁠⁠John Nachlinger⁠⁠ goes over a messy situation involving a prenup and a marital home. Segments: (00:00) Intro

London-based foreign correspondent Tony Five and David chat about Jimmy Kimmel's return. After that, it's Tuesdays with Gary on Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday. Motivated by the common answers boomers say are their life regrets, David and Gary Direnfeld cover the topic of regret. Psychiatry professor Dr. Błażej Misiak explains how loneliness can be closely tied to paranoid thought rather than to social isolation. Tony Five returns for Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY). English teacher and content creator Lexi Brooke describes her move from Atlanta to rural Japan. Justin Crowe, founder of Parting Stone, explains how you can turn your loved ones' remains into stones instead of traditional ashes. Digital safety advocate Cathy Pedrayes reveals how parents can practically improve their kids safety online. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:09) Tony Five pt. 1 (10:00) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (20:00) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (30:00) Dr. Błażej Misiak (39:50) Tony Five pt. 2 (49

Foreign correspondent Tony Five covers: British scientists over the Moon after growing tea in lunar soil; and Shrimp recalled for possible radioactive contamination. Mosquito researcher Dr. Felix Hol reveals how he discovered beer, cannabis, and sex make you more attractive to mosquitos. Therapist ⁠Laurel van der Toorn⁠ discusses a man in hot water for buying a very terrible anniversary gift. Dr. Helen Kowalewska goes over her study exposing UK employers' hidden bias against maternity leave. Sociology professor Dr. Alexandra Killewald explains that women have narrowed the pay gap with men by having fewer kids. Dr. Elyse Olesinski shares how personal storytelling during medical training can improve learning and the way doctors connect with their patients. Poet Ronna Bloom talks about how she prescribes poems to people, the way a doctor would a drug or treatment. (Check out Ronna's book In a Riptide here.) Associate professor of psychology ⁠Dr. Anna Weinberg⁠ explains how ⁠students with overprotective parents a

Foreign correspondent Tony Five does his signature UK-based reporting and explains why the World Conker Championship is in trouble, and last year's competition's controversy. Real estate reporter James Rodriguez goes over the rise and fall of the 'nepo' homebuyer. Psychology professor Dr. Maital Neta reveals how you perceive a surprised look on someone's face traces back to your parents. Associate professor of educational leadership Dr. Adam McCready discusses the ways in which adults and teens see social media differently. From cows with zebra stripes to drunk bats, multimedia reporter Michael Casey gives us the run-down on the 2025 Ig Noble Prizes. Animal lawyer V. Victoria Shroff shares how in medieval times, animals could be put on trial and how that's still applicable today. Media and communications researcher ⁠M. Sebih Oruç⁠ explains ⁠why you should put down your phone and engage in boredom, and how philosophy can help with digital overload⁠. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:13) Tony Five pt