This Is Going Well, I Think With David Cooper

Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David's top stories: Man smuggles 14 toucans stashed in his Volkswagen dashboard; and Florida man arrested for DUI on lawn mower on toll road. On It's Time for Technology Time, Carmi Levy covers: New research says AI search causes massive drop in search clicks; A new study just upended AI safety; Ring reintroduces video sharing with police; and Weak password allowed hackers to sink a 158 year-old company. Media personality Caitlin Green joins the show for Pop Cultured, Like Fungus to discuss Tea, the viral women-only app and an update on the Astronomer CEO kiss-cam cheating scandal. Dr. Treena Orchard explains why in-person dating is making a comeback, and why Gen Z is struggling with it. Tony Five comes back for Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY). Travel content creator Anthony St. Clair reveals that his family travels full-time and how he saves money on trips. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:53) Tony Five pt. 1 (09:59) Carmi Levy pt. 1

London-based foreign correspondent Tony Five covers: Surgeon accused of lying about his own amputation in £466k insurance claim; and Indian police arrest man accused of running a fake embassy. Psychology professor Dr. Kenneth DeMarree extols the benefits of listening well. Philosophy professor Dr. Neil McArthur explains why we shouldn't judge someone for taking an AI lover. Agricultural economics professors Dr. Sofia Berto Villas-Boas and Dr. Rebecca (Becca) Taylor discuss how consumers prefer self-checkout when buying stigmatized products. After that, it's Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday with Gary Direnfeld on the topic of resilience. On Vet Talk – or is it Pet Talk? – Dr. Cliff Redford tells David what TV shows your pet prefers and ponders whether electronic litter boxes and dog-washing machines are safe. (Check out Cliff's podcast here.) Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Tony Five (09:59) Dr. Kenneth DeMarree (19:59) Dr. Neil McArthur (29:59) Dr. Sofia Berto Villas-Boas & Dr. Rebec

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 his text messages were read in court; and Coldplay kiss cam joke branded 'tone deaf' as Stroke Association issues apology. Dr. Andrea Vial explains that the ideal leader isn't hyper-masculine, rather that people shows preference for androgynous traits. Astrophysicist Dr. Jesse Rogerson discusses a top scientist's new UFO report and how the academic community responds to reports of UFOs/UAPs. Therapist ⁠Laurel Roberts-Meese chats about love bombing – how to spot it and when it can be problematic. Tony Five returns to the show for Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY). Psychology researcher Dr. Daniel Waldeck reveals how to protect your mental health from a passive-aggressive narcissist. Dr. Grant Shields explains why people make riskier choices when they're stressed. Head of the laboratory of neurogenetics of language at Rockefeller University Dr.

Tony Five – foreign correspondent from the UK – and David cover how British schoolchildren tunneled their way out of school and give an update on the Astronomer scandal. Dr. Michelle Ann Abate discusses whether memes are a form of comics. On Conspiracy Corner, Dr. Lee Kuhnle explains that scammers who call you can be victims themselves. (⁠⁠Check out Lee's podcast The Uncover Up here⁠⁠.) Dr. Rachel Engler-Stringer reveals much about school lunches and community, the French way. Psychology professor Dr. Geoff MacDonald shares his research on how the reasons for seeking romance are a top predictor of whether you find it. Dr. Ray Garza tells us that daughters who feel more attractive report stronger, more protective bonds with their fathers. Mediologist Mohit Rajhans questions whether AI can convey emotions and be a good companion or therapist and how Gen Z is working with social media. Evolutionary psychologist Dr. Carey Fitzgerald reveals that ⁠common sounds like coughs and sneezes can impair your learning⁠.

Wacky bird news "expert" and foreign correspondent Tony Five dives into the international relations crisis between Canada and the US over ostriches. Astrophysicist Dr. Maya Fishbach briefs us on the detection of the largest black hole merger yet. Media personality Caitlin Green – who co-hosts The Jan Arden Podcast – covers the tech CEO who was caught cheating on a kiss cam at a Coldplay concert. Marketing professor Dr. Caleb Warren gives David a guide to the things all cool people have in common. Evolutionary biologist Dieter Lukas explains that alpha males are actually pretty rare among our fellow primates. Psychology professor Dr. Kiley Hamlin reveals that even newborn babies can tell the difference between kind and unkind behavior. Marketing lecturer Melise Panetta illuminates how Gen Z's entry into the workplace is being affected by AI. Tourism and hospitality management professor Dr. Karen P.S. Tan shares why so many workers feel guilty about taking the vacation they've earned. Segments: (00:00) In

Cornering the media landscape of offbeat bird-related news, foreign correspondent Tony Five covers a hit and run road rage incident with bear spray and a chicken in Key West, FL. History professor Dr. Meg Leja explains how medieval medicine was smarter than you might think, and how it was weirdly similar to TikTok trends of today. Professor of sustainable enterprise Dr. Andrew Hoffman discusses rethinking how we teach MBAs. Tony Five and David accept advice based on their dreams during Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY). On It's Time For Technology Time, tech industry expert Carmi Levy goes over the following stories: Facebook privacy practices the focus of a $8 billion trial targeting Zuckerberg; OpenAI to release web browser in challenge to Google Chrome; Experts warn that 'Smishing' scams are likely rising because of AI; and xAI and Grok apologize for 'horrific behavior'. Comedian Natalie Norman brings up the abrupt and unexpected signs that you're getting older. Medical sociology profe

Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David's top stories: Nurse commutes 5,000 miles for work; and Court rejects drug dealers' claim that drugs, weapons, and cash found at their home wasn't theirs. On Noah vs. The Unknown, TV personality Noah Cappe and David discuss the ancient Anunnaki. Psychology and neuroscience researcher ⁠Gabriela Fernández-Miranda⁠ ⁠sheds light on how forgiveness does and doesn't reshape memories⁠. Tony Five and David speak with Amandine Ranson from sexual wellness and sex toy company ⁠LELO⁠ and chat about sex myths. Tony and David descend into commenting on the unbearable weight of government bureaucracy. On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, Gary Direnfeld speaks to the unsung heroes that changed our lifes. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Tony Five pt. 1 (09:59) Noah Cappe pt. 1 (19:59) Noah Cappe pt. 2 (29:59) Gabriela Fernández-Miranda (39:49) Amandine Ranson & Tony Five (49:49) Tony Five pt. 2 (59:49) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (1:09:49) Gary Direnfeld

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 wind behind you, sort of. Evolutionary psychologist Dr. Gil Greengross goes over his study suggesting the ability to be funny may not be genetic. Misinformation, trust, and social media researcher Dr. Sacha Altay explains that certain use of social media for two weeks can improve knowledge and fake news recognition. For Sex, Et Cetera, sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty and David go over how to stay friends with a broken up couple. On Pet Talk (or is it Vet Talk?), Dr. Cliff Redford covers the following pet-related stories: Scientists try to bring 12-foot tall giant bird back from extinction; PETA sues American Kennel Club, demands an end to 'deformed' breeding; and Pets can get sunburned too. (Check out Cliff's podcast Vet Life here.) Finally, conspiracy studies professor Nathan Radke drops in for Conspiracy Corner and warns against the use of co

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 frostbite prop. Clinical psychologist Dr. Leonie Ascone explains how virtual reality forest bathing can alleviate stress. Dr. Neal Barnard of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine reveals that many people can't tell healthy processed foods from unhealthy ones. Psychology researchers Dr. Luca Pascolini and Dr. Natalie Wyer share how playing games with robots makes people see them as more humanlike. On Pop Cultured, Like Fungus, media personality Caitlin Green and David cover: Hugh Grant's royal faux pas at Wimbledon; Many adults don't like showing their feet in public; and A very expensive purse sells at auction. (Check out Caitlin on The Jan Arden Podcast here.) Trail cam enthusiast Mary Beth Pongrac tells the story of how her camera caught many bears all mysteriously obsessed with the same tree. Social-personality psychologist ⁠William Chopik⁠ explain

David and foreign correspondent Tony Five open with stories: Wisconsin officers find drugs, guns in bag labeled 'Definitely Not a Bag Full of Drugs'; and Ice pack after wisdom teeth removal gets woman fined for phoning while driving. Astrophysics professor Michael Garrett describes how radar at major airports could help aliens spot Earth. Experimental scientist of religion Dr. Jana Nenadalová sheds light on the mysterious feelings of presence you get while you're alone. The self-styled leader of the rats Suzanne Reisman joins Tony and David to discuss her rat and garbage walking tour of New York City. On Conspiracy Corner, Dr. Lee Kuhnle tells us what really happened in Roswell in the 1940s – and it probably isn't aliens. (⁠Check out Lee's podcast The Uncover Up here⁠.) Investor John Williams explains his controversial billboard in Cleveland that reads 'Yes! I Buy Crack Houses'. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Tony Five (09:59) Prof. Michael Garrett (19:59) Dr. Jana Nenadalová (29:59

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 behavior researcher Ethan Milne explains the rise of retributive philanthropy (or revenge donations). Evolutionary psychologist Dr. Carey Fitzgerald reveals that common sounds like coughs and sneezes can impair your learning. On It's Time For Technology Time, tech expert Carmi Levy discusses stories: China's new robot soccer league; Nvidia now at record $4 trillion valuation; TikTok is being flooded with inappropriate AI videos generated by Google tools; and TikTok building new version of app ahead of expected US sale. Head of the laboratory of neurogenetics of language at Rockefeller University Dr. Erich D. Jarvis educates us as to why scientists are mapping the genomes of every animal, plant, and fungal species in the US. Tony Five attends a short Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY) and then caller Gillian from London, Ontario tells the two how sh

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 it. Tony Five joins the show for another installment of Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY). Comedian Natalie Norman clarifies what the Labubu doll craze is all about. Parent coach Kim Muench discusses how some parents are sacrificing financial security to help their adult children. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:20) Tony Five pt. 1 (09:59) Maximilian Maier (19:59) Dr. Grant Shields (29:59) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (39:49) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (49:49) Tony Five pt. 2 (59:49) Natalie Norman (1:09:49) Kim Muench (1:19:07) Sign-off Le

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 Sex, Et Cetera, sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty describes how best to send a sext (responsibly). Tony Five and David give themselves Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY). Divorce attorney John Nachlinger and David discuss the gen Z student who got a $10,000 "inheritance" from their dad in lieu of unpaid support money. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:51) Tony Five pt. 1 (09:59) Noah Cappe (19:59) Christian Montag (29:59) Bruce Winder (39:49) Samantha Bitty pt. 1 (49:49) Samantha Bitty pt. 2 (59:49) Tony Five pt. 2 (1:0

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 connections. On Pet Talk (or is it Vet Talk?) with Dr. Cliff Redford we cover: Extreme heat linked to increased pet dog deaths; Pets get hay fever too; Standing out from the crowd can be a survival mechanism; and Orcas offer food to humans in the wild. (Check out Cliff's podcast here.) Freelance journalist Eric Hal Schwartz discusses how you don't have to be real to score brand deals as an influencer. Political scientist David Macdonald goes over his findings that student loan debt doesn't deter civic engagement. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:27) Tony Five pt. 1 (09:59) Tony

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. Mark – a man who saved a bumblebee – shares his story with Tony and David. (Donate to The Bumblebee Conservation Trust here.) Jill Connolly from RC Pets convinces us to leash our cats. Psychology researcher Annika From reveals that similarity in long‑term romantic couples probably matters less than you'd think. Astrophysicist Dr. Jesse Rogerson⁠ describes our first look from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory⁠. Relationship scientist Dr. Marisa Cohen⁠ explains how to spot (and avoid dating) a "man child"⁠. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Snake on a plain (05:28) Hurdle

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 humans out; and Google launches Doppl, a new app that lets you visualize how an outfit might look on you. Dr. Jess Dominguez explains that friendships between queer people can improve well-being, however there's nuance. Dr. Jonathan Bernstein goes over the people who are allergic to other humans (and their fluids). David interviews comedian/musician Avery Pearson. ⁠Reporter Matthew Alston⁠ discusses things you should never share at work – no matter how much you trust your coworkers. Dr. John-Patrick Alao shares how caffeine could slow cellular aging. Segments: (00:00) Introduc

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 can be fraught with trouble. Amina Yousaf shares how summer break brings uncertainty for children, and how kindness at home can make a difference for them. Chris Dawson describes his research showing why smarter people make better decisions. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:38) Tony Five pt. 1 (09:59) Tony Five pt. 2 (19:59) Mysterion the Mind Reader pt. 1 (29:59) Mysterion the Mind Reader pt. 2 (39:49) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (49:49) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (59:49) Amina Yousaf (1:09:49) Chris Dawson (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a

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 fashion. On Sex, Et Cetera, sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty and David debate whether "don't yuck my yum" is a yucky thing to say, then divulge the sexy (and not-so-sexy) things in their bedside drawers. Romantic matchmaker Lucinda Luttrell from Agape Machmaking chats about her profession and about what Hollywood has gotten wrong about it. Social psychology researcher and research fellow at The Kinsey Institute Dr. Jessica Campbell explains how online camming can help men feel more comfortable in their own skin. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:53) Tony F

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 Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY). Therapist Laurel Roberts-Meese⁠ discusses a man who admits that his wife of 5 years has no clue he's secretly worth millions. Journalist Hannah J. Davies speaks to her love (and the benefits) of solo travel. On Pet Talk, veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford covers pet-related stories – maybe you should leash your cat? Assistant professor of psychiatry Dr. Amanda Elton explains how adversity in childhood is linked to accelerated brain development. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Rollercoaster stuck upside down (06:11) Red panda wakeup service

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 discuss love making during heatwaves. On Pop Cultured, Like Fungus, co-host of The Jan Arden Podcast and media personality Caitlin Green chats about a man who nabbed more than 100 free flights and is now facing hard time. Dr. Brian Fisher⁠ – curator of entomology at The California Academy of Sciences⁠ – shares what ants can teach us about building better corporations. Author Léa Taranto chats about living with severe OCD and her semi-autographical debut novel A Drop in the Ocean. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:09) Tony Five (09:59) Harriet Goldberg pt. 1 (19:59)