This Is Going Well, I Think With David Cooper

David tells his harrowing story of being on vacation with foreign correspondent Tony Five. Nathan Radke joins David and Tony for Conspiracy Corner, and explains why people who are feeling low can fall victim to conspiratorial thinking. (Check out Nathan's podcast here⁠.) Relationship scientist Dr. Marisa Cohen explains how to spot (and avoid dating) a "man child". Carmi Levy⁠⁠⁠ joins the show for It's Time For Technology Time and covers stories: 'Godfather of AI' says intellectually mundane jobs will disappear; ChatGPT is changing how we speak and interact with others; Billions of login credentials have been leaked online; and Streaming services are now more popular than cable and broadcast TV combined. Social psychologist Dr. Anatolia Batruch shares how personality stays mostly the same after moving up in social class. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:53) Tony Five pt. 1 (09:59) Tony Five pt. 2 (19:59) Nathan Radke & Tony Five pt. 1 (29:59) Nathan Radke & Tony Five pt. 2 (39:49) Dr. M

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 describes what happened when he pitted AI writing against student writing – and who came out on top. On Pet Talk, veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford explains why dogs consume doo-doo (Don't worry, Cliff's a vet. It's educational. We're not violating any broadcasting decency standards.) Dr. Michael Esterman shares his research showing that negative images hijack our attention and linger in our memory. Gabriela Küchler tells David that older adults reflect less on their personality traits than younger adults. Former WWE wrestling referee Jimmy Korderas joins the show. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:43) Bungalow Jonathan pt. 1 (09:59) Bungalow Jonathan pt. 2 (19:59) Ken Hyland (29:59) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (39:49) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (49:49) Dr. Michael Esterman (59:49) Gabriela Küchler

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. Entrepreneur Ramon van Meer reveals the sobering results from his test of customers paying more for American-made. On Conspiracy Corner, Nathan Radke gives an overview of the history of alien abductions and tells the Travis Walton story. (Check out Nathan's podcast here.) UK-based Foreign correspondent Tony Five gives us the latest provincial news. Sobriety coach Kelly France and David discuss addiction and sobriety. Dr. Jennifer Lansford explains that parental warmth – not poverty or danger – predicts positive world beliefs in adulthood. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:18) $600k found in teddy bear (04:58) CEO loves pineapple pizza (09:59) Ramon van Meer (19:59) Nathan Radke pt. 1 (29:59) Nathan Radke pt. 2 (39:49) Tony Five pt. 1 (49:49) Tony Five pt. 2 (59:49) Kelly France (1:09:49) Dr. Jennifer Lansford (1:19:06) Sign-o

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 fish⁠. Jessica Reif shares her research showing that people who use AI at work are perceived as lazier and less competent. Dr. Sandra Peter⁠ and Dr. Kai Riemer⁠ and discuss AI systems being too human-like posing a problem for us⁠. Sociologist Dalton Conley reveals whether DNA can predict your individual future and what that means for our collective future. (Check out Dalton's book The Social Genome here.) Gary Direnfeld⁠ joins the show for Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday. David reads ⁠A Narcissist's Prayer⁠, and he and Gary discuss strategies for dealing with narcissists. Dr. Daniela Pirani and Dr. Vera Hoelscher reveal why women seldom propose to men – and what happens when they do. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:50) Dr. Yara Haridy (09:59) Jessica Reif (19:59) Dr. Sandra Peter & Dr. Kai Riemer (29:59) Dalton Conley pt. 1 (39:49) D

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 ex's home⁠. Dr. Lenore Newman⁠, co-author of Dinner on Mars⁠, goes over the technologies that will likely transform the red planet into a place that grows food. Conservation scientist Lisa Wilkinson shares how she descends into the darkness of Alberta's largest bat cave to fight a deadly bat fungus. Caitlin Green⁠, media personality and co-host of The Jan Arden Podcast⁠ joins the show for Pop Cultured, Like Fungus discuss the best way to load a dishwasher. TV host Noah Cappe joins the show for Noah vs. The Unknown and chats about the mystery of Atlantis. Cosmologist Dr. Alexander Ji gives insight into how stars die and create the stuff we're made of. David and foreign correspondent Tony Five⁠ follow up with caller Gillian from London – not that London – and our hosts discuss the wedding present they bought for her. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:

Foreign correspondent Tony Five⁠ revisits the Hertfordshire Harris hawk hero story⁠ from earlier with the man himself, Steve Harris. Tony and David talk about why tourists aren't welcome in Spain, then take a listener call involving a drunken Zamboni driver. Carmi Levy⁠⁠ joins the show for It's Time For Technology Time and covers stories: University students built robot that solves a Rubik's Cube in just 0.103 seconds⁠⁠; Unlicensed law clerk fired after ChatGPT hallucinations found in filing⁠⁠; AI cheating is so out of hand in schools that blue books are coming back⁠⁠; AI could consume more power than Bitcoin by the end of 2025⁠⁠. Couples therapist Dr. Josh Novak goes over a study finding that couples who cuddle at bedtime feel more secure and less stressed. Oxford professor Suzannah Williams explains the "poo zoo" and how dung could be used in animal conservation. Psychology researcher Dr. Owen Waddington reveals how a psychology experiment shows that children are more likely to delay gratification if a peer

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 is unhealthy. Professor Peter Karl Jonason explains that one's dissatisfaction with their own height predicts jealousy and competitiveness. (Thanks for picking this topic, producer Dani.) Journalist and novelist Sam Graham-Felsen asks where have all the deep male friendships gone? Dr. Brian Fisher – Curator of entomology at The California Academy of Sciences – discusses the amazing (and war-like) nature of ants with David. Mechanical engineer Dr. Debora Lyn Porter shares how mushrooms' microscopic filaments provide a blueprint for better materials. Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David chat about spooky Friday the 13th and superstitions. Professor of leadership Dr. Laurie Barclay reveals why bystanders defend bad behavior at work – even when they know it’s wrong. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:29) Fake flight attendant (05:26) Snooze button

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 violin. Dr. Sandra Peter⁠ and Dr. Kai Riemer⁠ at the University of Sydney Business School discuss the cognitive revolution that AI may cause and how it could lead to mediocrity and conformity. Associate professor of marketing Dr. Ghalia Shamayleh shares her study showing adorable animal content truly makes the internet more positive. On It's Time For Technology Time, Carmi Levy⁠ covers stories: Apple's AI takes back seat to design, iPad revamp at WWDC event; and Disney, Universal sue image creator Midjourney for copyright infringement. German politician Julien Ferrat explains why he's stripping naked and is calling upon open-minded citizens to join him on a swingers trip to France. Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David discuss kopi luwak coffee. Leadership and organizational psychology professor Dr. Anthony Silard chats about how narcissistic CEOs are more

It's News You Can't Use and foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ reports on breaking news: a fight outside his home. Cognitive neuroscience professor Dr. Steve Fleming explains that anxious-depressed individuals underestimate themselves even when they're right. Scott Berman of Sky Cave Retreats shares how days-long "dark retreats" are the newest spiritual conquest for tech elites. On Pet Talk, veterinarian ⁠Dr. Cliff Redford⁠ helps Tony Five with his dog's anal gland problem. After, Cliff covers topics: Why people resemble their dogs; and How pets suffer from allergies. Psychologist Dr. Alexandra Cobzeanu reveals that young adults who experience ghosting are more likely to ghost others. On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, ⁠Gary Direnfeld⁠ and David discuss various contradictory advice parents receive. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:54) Tony Five (09:59) Dr. Steve Fleming (19:59) Scott Berman (29:59) Dr. Cliff Redford & Tony Five (39:49) Dr. Cliff Redford (49:49) Dr. Alexandra Cobze

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 thrown out in trash. Caitlin Green⁠, media personality and co-host of The Jan Arden Podcast⁠ joins the show for Pop Cultured, Like Fungus and the two chat about a badly behaved mother-in-law described on Reddit. Foreign correspondent Tony Five ponders class and why people would think less of those with less. Linguistics lecturer Dr. Ella Jeffries shares how kids start associating accents with intelligence surprisingly early. On Conspiracy Corner, Nathan Radke and David discuss the history of UFOs sightings and the pentagon disinformation that fueled America's UFO mythology. (⁠Check out Nathan's podcast here⁠.) Christian Stepien from The National UFO Reporting Center explains how to report strange sightings, and then has a "spirited debate" with a skeptical David about the plausible explanations for unexplained phenomenon. Segments: (00:00) Introduction

David and foreign correspondent Tony Five open the show by following up with caller Gillian from London – not that London – and our hosts discuss the wedding gift they bought for her. David describes the role of a "bug guy." Comedian Natasha Vinik shares her take on dating men who have the queen on their money. David and Tony take umbrage. Psychology professor Dr. Michael Poulin explains that mindfulness boosts generosity, but only for group-oriented individuals. Therapist Laurel Roberts-Meese and David decide whether or not someone is the a-hole for refusing to go to their in-laws for the holidays. Psychologist Dr. Kristin Laurin reveals why we trust people who grew up with less. TV host Noah Cappe joins the show for Noah vs. The Unknown and spiritedly debates various conspiracies concerning the moon. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:28) Tony Five & Caller Gillian (09:59) Tony Five (19:59) Natasha Vinik & Tony Five (29:59) Dr. Michael Poulin (39:49) Laurel Roberts-Meese (49:49) Dr.

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 races. Carmi Levy joins the show for It's Time For Technology Time and covers stories: University students built robot that solves a Rubik's Cube in just 0.103 seconds; Unlicensed law clerk fired after ChatGPT hallucinations found in filing; AI cheating is so out of hand in schools that blue books are coming back; AI could consume more power than Bitcoin by the end of 2025. Foreign correspondent Tony Five talks about life post-depression, and he and David take a call from listener Bret attending a hippie campout. British journalist Esther Walker explains why girls should stop saying sorry. Travel expert Katy Nastro shares how clearing your browser history won't save you on flights. Economist Moshe Lander discusses a growing trend of young people accepting less money for better work-life balance and whether or not you should take out a 15-year mortgage. Segments:

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 south back to English skies. David and Tony take a listener call from a nerd. David plays a jingle for Tony. David finds a fatal flaw in a dental floss that can measure stress described by engineer Dr. Sameer Sonkusale. James Pikul reveals what a robot that eats instead of having batteries would function like. Economics professor Ulf Zölitz explains that your mom was right: your friends' personalities do rub off on you. Dr. Enda Byrne shares his research showing that high caffeine intake is linked to greater psychological distress in people with depression. Rabindra (Robby) Ratan – a media psychologist – extols the benefits and outlines the downsides of using VR in the classroom. Finally, Yonah Budd and David discuss June being Men's Mental Health Month. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:06) Tony Five pt. 1 (09:59) Tony Five pt. 2 (19:59) Dr. Samee

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 ex's home. Tony and David talk about why tourists aren't welcome in Spain, then take a listener call involving a drunken Zamboni driver. Matthew Alston explains how employees are sick and tired of engagement surveys. On Pet Talk, veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford covers: A warning about pets eating toxic flowers and plants; A study revealing how your cat remembers who you are; and One vet's warning for dog owners to stay away from a popular toy. Dr. Gareth Nye (happy birthday!) shares that the universal standard of eight hours being the perfect amount of sleep might not be correct. On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, Gary Direnfeld and David chat about "soiling the nest." Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:07) Tony Five pt. 1 (09:59) Tony Five pt. 2 (19:59) Matthew Alston (29:59) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (39:49) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (49:

The show opens with bird-attack expert and foreign correspondent Tony Five with top story: Dive-bombing buzzard unleashes chaos at London school. Tony tells David about his visit to the ER. Astrophysicist Dr. Rafael Luque explains how our best evidence for life in the cosmos now faces new doubt. Dr. Johannes Jungwirth shares how magic mushrooms (psilocybin) increases emotional empathy in depressed individuals. Dr. Lee Kuhnle joins David for Conspiracy Corner and reveals how governments and politicians steal your data. (Check out Lee's podcast The Uncover Up here.) Dr. Yasin Rofcanin shows how one handles their home life can have a positive impact on their work performance. Finally, Jenny Nagaoka from the To&Through Project chats about the four year degree fallacy. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:23) Tony Five pt. 1 (09:59) Tony Five pt. 2 (19:59) Dr. Rafael Luque (29:59) Dr. Johannes Jungwirth (39:49) Dr. Lee Kuhnle pt. 1 (49:49) Dr. Lee Kuhnle pt .2 (59:49) Dr. Yasin Rofcanin

David's top stories: Millions of bees escape an overturned truck; Woman allegedly attacks over dirty dishes. David tells UK-Based foreign correspondent Tony Five a couple very British experiences that he recently had. Tony talks about life in England. Organizational psychology researcher Dr. Evy Kuijpers explains that poor sleep can bring out the 'dark side' of your personality at work. Social psychology and sex tech researcher Dr. Valérie Lapointe discusses the current state of AI-generated pornography and the troubling new questions that it raises. Michał Stefańczyk shares his research challenging the idea that female breasts are sexualized due to modesty norms. Dr. Steven Heine tells David that how much sleep you really need appears to depend on your culture. Finally, Victoria from Sure Thing Wedding Chapel explains what it's like to work at a kitschy wedding venue in Las Vegas. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:20) Bees escape (05:52) Fight over dirty dishes (09:59) Tony Five pt. 1 (19

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 fish. Dr. Sandra Peter and Dr. Kai Riemer discuss AI systems being too human-like and that posing a problem for us. Caitlin Green, media personality and co-host of The Jan Arden Podcast joins the show for Pop Cultured, Like Fungus and debates whether or not Brittany Spears should have smoked on a private jet and Justin Bieber should have aired his dirty laundry with Hailey. David and Caitlin discuss the best way to load a dishwasher. Foreign correspondent Tony Five shares the story of a funeral he recently attended and gives a final update on Dony Dive's Dog Dilemma. Dr. Óscar Lecuona de la Cruz tells David that despite misconceptions, BDSM practitioners are very well adjusted. Finally, Dr. Mark Landau sheds light on why some moments seem to fly by. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:50) Dr. Yara Haridy (09:59) Dr. Sandra Peter & Dr. Kai Riemer

The show opens with Florida foul fowl correspondent Tony Five with top story: Rage-filled feral duck attacks elderly residents in Florida. Dr. Lenore Newman, co-author of Dinner on Mars, goes over the technologies that will likely transform the red planet into a place that grows food. On It's Time For Technology Time, Carmi Levy covers stories: Infrared contact lenses that let you see in the dark; Zoox issues another software recall for its robotaxis; Texas readying to ban social media for anyone under 18; Young adults in Europe are putting away their phones; and OnlyFans in talks to sell off its empire. On Conspiracy Corner, Nathan Radke gives an overview of how to get rid of David according to a declassified CIA assassination manual from the 1950s. (Check out Nathan's podcast here.) Finally, on Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, Gary Direnfeld and David discuss the mental health of today's children. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:34) Tony Five (09:59) Dr. Lenore Newman (19:59) Carmi Levy

The show opens with foreign correspondent Tony Five and top story: Harvard researcher studying dishonesty is (allegedly) dishonest. Dominique McKoy from University of Chicago's To&Through Project discusses what matters for high school and college success. Tony Five and David interview viral sensation Crazy Auntie Ann who discusses her videos rocking out and dispensing mental health advice. Sociologist Dalton Conley reveals whether DNA can predict your individual future and what that means for our collective future. (Check out Dalton's book The Social Genome here.) On Sex, Et Cetera, sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty and David answer the question: Is that normal?! Neuroscientist Dr. Yiren Ren shares her team's discovery of music's hidden power to reshape memory. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:59) Tony Five (09:59) Dominique McKoy (19:59) Crazy Auntie Ann & Tony Five (29:59) Dalton Conley pt. 1 (39:49) Dalton Conley pt. 2 (49:49) Samantha Bitty pt. 1 (59:49) Samantha Bitty pt. 2 (1:

The show opens with foreign correspondent Tony Five giving a dog update on Dony Dive's Dog Dilemma. Professor of organizations David Krackhardt shares how employees assigned more complex projects early in their work history had better career outcomes. Astronomer and University of Chicago professor Dr. Jacob Bean explains the current state of the alien life search on distant planets. Tony Five returns to the show for News You Can't Use with a morbid and very much (not) current story involving a window cleaner and a giant pencil. On Noah vs. The Unknown, Noah Cappe tells David what the Nazca lines in Peru are. Noah chats about thousands of strange holes in the ocean, and gives us a (somewhat confusing) window into dark matter and the fifth dimension. Dr. Yusuf Oc reveals that multiple-answer question format in exams improves students' learning. Finally, the world champion of spreadsheets Michael Jarman graces The Last Show with his presence. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:16) Tony Five pt. 1 (09:59) Davi