This Is Going Well, I Think With David Cooper

The show opens with the latest international condiment scandal headline: Found Coffee owner Leighton Walters' turbulent Vegemite tale. Family science professor Matthew Johnson explains how many times of week is the sweet spot for sex, and how there's hope for sexless couples to be happy. On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, Gary Direnfeld and David discuss the therapy-related concepts of transference and countertransference. Dog behavior researcher Dr. Holly Root-Gutteridge tells us how dogs eavesdrop on people. René Mõttus goes over his research showing you life satisfaction and personality share strong genetic roots. On our continuing series of jobs you and David could probably never do, we interview death doula Roula Said about the job. Geophysicist and glaciologist Dr. Sasha Montelli shares his team's unprecedented discovery of a never-before-seen ecosystem under an Antarctic ice shelf. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:47) Leighton Walters (09:59) Matthew Johnson (19:59) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (29:59

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 tribe. On Conspiracy Corner, Nathan Radke and David chat about conspiracy theories saying Katy Perry faked her recent space mission. (Check out Nathan's podcast The Uncover Up here.) Human-computer interaction researcher Anna Fang explains how VR and AR simulations can help users practice stress management. Dr. Isaac Bogoch gives David the prognosis on how bad measles outbreaks are getting and what you can do about it. Author Chloe Combi says Gen Z women are increasingly in favor of age-gap relationships. Workplace psychology professor Craig Jackson goes over how the "work wife" is extinct, and how to bond with your co-workers in today's age. Finally, Yonah Budd and David discuss the signs that your loved one is grappling with addiction and how to help. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:38) Uber loses child (06:01) YouTuber arrested (09:59) Nathan Radke pt.

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; and Tennis player says of another, "She really smells bad". Astrobiologist Dr. Sarah Rugheimer describes what some scientists are calling the "strongest evidence yet" of life on a distant planet. Management professor Daniel Peat gives insight into contagious quitting. Musher (dogsledder) Willie Poll talks about her career of running dogs outside of Yellowknife. Owner of Alex the Great – the giant 30-pound therapy rabbit – Josh Row chats about his bunny. Dr. Ashley LeBaron-Black explains that obsession with money leads to poorer communication and lower marital satisfaction. Finally, social worker Yassie Pirani shares her study linking antidepressants to long-lasting genital numbness in young people. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:12) Politeness costs ChatGPT (05:50) Tennis player stinks (09:59) Dr. Sarah Rugheimer (19:59) Daniel Peat (29:59) Willie Poll

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 Carmi Levy joins David on It's Time For Technology Time and goes over LinkedIn posting doll pictures from ChatGPT, AI slop and the dead Internet theory, and DoorDash using delivery robots. Dr. Andreas Tolias explains how he built a computer model of a mouse brain, and how that could give rise to digital twins. Food researcher Dr. Joshua Evans tells David about strange miso made in space. Mechanical engineers Randy Hurd, Zhao Pan, and Kavee Thurairajah announce that they cracked the problem of designing a zero-splashback urinal! Biologist Dr. Katerina Johnson discusses your gut bacteria and how probiotic supplements may reduce negative moods. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:39) Nose-picking & Alzheimer's (06:07) Squirrels damage SUV, again (09:59) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (19:59) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (29:59) Dr. Andreas Tolias (39:49) Dr. Joshua Evans (49:49) Ran

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 Dr. Alexander Ji gives insight into how stars die and create the stuff we're made of. Dr. Janet McMordie chats about her peculiar job as a surgical hand double, and about transitioning into creative work later in life. (Check out Janet's podcast Second Act Actors here.) On Pet Talk, veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford goes over breeds of cats you shouldn't own. (Check out Cliff's podcast here.) Dr. Matthew Lyle explains how workplace drama can bring people closer together. Dr. Sharyn Bistre Dabbah explores how optimistic and pessimistic medical detection dogs perform differently. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:36) Sperm racing (04:46) Sports reporter pickup (09:59) Dr. Alexander Ji (19:59) Dr. Janet McMordie pt. 1 (29:59) Dr. Janet McMordie pt. 2 (39:49) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (49:49) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (59:49) Dr. Matthew Lyle (1:09:49) Dr. Sharyn

David's top stories: Dystopian Silicon Valley crosswalk hack; and Agnostics are more neurotic. 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. Zachary Neal presents childfree living and how the number of nonparents who never want children is growing. Dr. Julian Givi explains that when you invite yourself somewhere, you're more welcome than you think. On Sex, Et Cetera, David asks Samantha Bitty whether inviting someone to a wedding is rude. (Check out Samantha's podcast here.) Finally, Boris Maciejovsky shares the nuances of whether knowing how much your co-workers make is good or not. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:00) Tech crosswalk hack (06:15) Neurotic agnostics (09:59) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (19:59) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (29:59) Dr. Zachary Neal pt. 1 (39:49) Dr. Zachary Neal pt. 2 (49:49) Dr. Julian Givi (59:49) Samantha Bitty (1:09:49) Boris Maciejovsky (1:19:10) Sign-

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 advice from today!) Chloe Yin from The University of Southern California goes over her research on the "ick". Dr. David Zweig describes the impact of people stealing credit for others' work. On Conspiracy Corner, Dr. Lee Kuhnle explains how oil companies launched a disinformation campaign around the 1980s to confuse voters about climate science. (Check out Lee's podcast here.) John Warner from the Marine Mammal Care Center tells David why sea lions are attacking people in the west coast. Writer Sari Caine shares why she left the chaos of NYC for small-town Tennessee. Finally, clinical psychologist Dr. Nicholas Lawless tells us how he found that pornography use leads to a decline in relationship satisfaction and stability. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:18) AFY-TSY: Eric from Guelph (09:59) Chloe Yin (19:59) Dr. David Zweig (29:59) Dr. Lee Kuhnle pt. 1 (39

David's cat has a new friend. Top stories tonight: Rescued parrot screamed "f--- you" and was lured to safety with cigarettes (translation); and Dolphins communicate with a "fountain of pee". Neuroanesthesiologist Dr. Joseph Cichon gives an overview of how laughing gas appears to reduce depression. TV host Noah Cappe joins the show for Noah vs. The Unknown and chats about the mystery of Atlantis. Dr. Adelina Gschwandtner explains how pets can boost wellbeing as much as a spouse. Dr. Laura Lavertu reveals that we trust pets more than people to sell us things on the Internet. Lawyer Ian Hull urges us to add our pets to our will. Dr. Kelli King shares how swimming in cold water can change you on a cellular level. David plays a historic voicemail from his mother. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:15) Profane smoking parrot (06:12) Dolphin pee communication (09:59) Dr. Joseph Cichon (19:59) Noah Cappe pt. 1 (29:59) Noah Cappe pt. 2 (39:49) Dr. Adelina Gschwandtner (49:49) Dr. Laura Lavertu (59:49) Ian Hu

David's top stories: Geese terrorize an Ontario town; and The UK creates a "murder prediction" tool to identify those likely to kill. Astrophysicist Dr. Jesse Rogerson reveals a wild way to terraform the planet Mars. Technology expert Carmi Levy joins David on It's Time For Technology Time and covers stories: Tariff-related Nintendo Switch 2 delays; H&M using AI clones as models; Instagram requiring parental consent for kids to livestream; and more. Psychology researcher Dr. Leah Sharman explains how many young people mistakenly believe choking during sex can be done safely. Dr. Kerry Bowman describes how they've (kinda-sorta) brought back the dire wolf from extinction. Writer Gail Cornwall gives an overview of how her quaker parents were ahead of their time. Dr. Carlijn van den Boomen shares her study on pandemic-era children showing altered brain responses to facial expressions. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:26) Geese terrorize town (04:49) Murder prediction tool (09:59) Dr. Jesse Rogerson (19:59)

David's top stories: NASA's wasteful moon offer; and Viral trading cards of middle-aged men. Guelph-based artiste extraordinaire Barbara Salsberg Mathews dines with David on her political meat art. Ritvik Basant shares the news of four newly discovered and very strange nearby planets. On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, Gary Direnfeld tackles the topic of: getting along with your ex around the holidays (especially when kids are involved). Science communicator and former NASA insider Laura Faye Tenenbaum blows the lid on space sex and what space agencies might be hiding about the dirty deed. Mike Shekhtman and David discuss the "coffee cup test" that a potential boss might use during an interview. Journalist Kachelle Pratcher explains how moving in with her grandparents was the best decision of her life. David signs off strangely. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:13) Wasteful moon offer (05:28) Middle-aged trading cards (09:59) Barbara Salsberg Mathews (19:59) Ritvik Basant (29:59) Gary Direnfeld pt.

David's top stories: Man arrested with seven emotional support tigers; and A diner's harrowing table rescue story. Dog researcher Holly Molinaro tells us we don't know our dogs as well as we think we do. On Conspiracy Corner, Nathan Radke and David goes over the history of Nessie – The Loch Ness Monster, and then shares potential new evidence of the mythical beast. (Check out Nathan's podcast The Uncover Up here.) Sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty joins the program for Sex, Et Cetera, and goes over the "ick" and attachment styles. (Check out Samantha's podcast here.) Sexual communication scholar Dr. Chelsea Reynolds explains the Internet's obsession with sexy chefs. Dr. Darwin Guevarra describes the surprising link between mindset and vaccine outcomes. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:23) Emotional support tigers (06:36) Table rescue story (09:59) Holly Molinaro (19:59) Nathan Radke pt. 1 (29:59) Nathan Radke pt. 2 (39:49) Samantha Bitty pt. 1 (49:49) Samantha Bitty pt. 2 (59:49) Dr

David talks about shelves, then covers top stories: Birthday card money thief; and Feral goldfish with herpes. Social psychologist Andrew Hales explains that narcissistic men enjoy being gossiped about – even when it's negative. The "ovaries professor" Suzannah Williams from Oxford discusses saving white rhinos by producing their eggs from ovarian tissue. Dr. Darren Schreiber outlines how brain activity reveals your political party while going grocery shopping. Psychologist Dr. Amy Hoffmann shows how victory can fuel sexual aggression in psychopathic men. Astronomer Andrea Weibel shares the strange observation that galaxies die earlier than we expected: just 700 million years after the Big Bang. Finally, Comedian Natalie Norman talks about how to get rich (or just slightly richer) selling your old junk. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:17) Birthday card thief (05:28) Goldfish herpes (09:59) Andrew Hales (19:59) Prof. Suzannah Williams (29:59) Dr. Darren Schreiber (39:49) Dr. Amy Hoffmann (49:49) And

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 your yesterday's self for tomorrow!) After that, the world champion of spreadsheets Michael Jarman graces The Last Show with his presence. Jennifer Mills of Jennifer Mills News explains why she publishes a newspaper that's barely fit to print. On Pet Talk, veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford goes over the finding that 99% of dogs have behavioral problems, gives David free cat advice, and reveals the real cost of French bulldog ownership. (Check out Cliff's podcast here.) Dr. Masoud Kianpour discuss "brain rot". Neil Davenport says work is for pay, not for wellbeing. Finally, Dr. Geraint Harvey shares how personal trainers work unpaid like medieval serfs. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:02) AFY-TSY: Kacy & Robbie (09:59) Michael Jarman (19:59) Jennifer Mills (29:59) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (39:49) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (49:49) Dr. Masoud Kianpour (59:49

David's top stories: Booze makes fruit flies more attractive; and Do people have sex in space? Astrophysicist Dr. Jesse Rogerson goes over the evidence that we're trapped inside a black hole. (Check out Jesse's book Daydreaming in the Solar System here.) Carmi Levy joins for It's Time For Technology Time goes over the tech stories of the day including: Why ChatGPT makes stuff up; Facebook to show content from your actual friends; and the US TikTok ban deadline approaching. Caitlin Green, media personality and co-host of The Jan Arden Podcast joins the show on Pop Cultured, Like Fungus and discusses the men who are addicted to OnlyFans and "loud looking" – a new dating trend. Former homicide detective Hank Idsinga explains what his job was like. Finally, Åsa Engström speaks to the health benefits of a shvitz. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:00) Hot drunk fruit flies (06:17) Space sex (09:59) Dr. Jesse Rogerson (19:59) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (29:59) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (39:49) Caitlin Green pt. 1 (49:49) Cait

David gives a travel update then covers top stories: Amish stick up; and OnlyFans "chatter" scam lawsuit. Therapist Gary Direnfeld stops in for Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday. David describes an experience he had with a rideshare driver as he and Gary cover those moments in life where your problems are put in perspective. On Noah vs. The Unknown, Noah Cappe discusses The Great Sphinx and the ancient underground city of Derinkuyu. Geoff Tomaino explains how AI doesn't make a great research scientist. The Food Professor Dr. Sylvain Charlebois and David chat about coffee. Finally, Édouard Perron gives us just how much a homegrown hockey player is worth. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:23) Amish stick up (05:22) OnlyFans "chatter" scam (09:59) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (19:59) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (29:59) Noah Cappe pt. 1 (39:49) Noah Cappe pt. 2 (49:49) Geoff Tomaino (59:49) Dr. Sylvain Charlebois (1:09:49) Édouard Perron (1:19:06) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information

David's stuck in Miami. Our top stories: Space ads anger astronomers; and Busking deemed psychological torture. On Conspiracy Corner, Dr. Lee Kuhnle gets personal as he discusses with David how to talk to a conspiracy theorist. (Check out Lee's podcast here.) Journalist Jared Lindzon conveys the benefits of the four-day work week. Mechanical engineering professor Dr. Eric Diller explains how tiny magnetic robots could one day be brain surgeons who don't cut your skull. After that, it's Sex, Et Cetera with sex educator Samantha Bitty and topic: Breakup sex. (Check out Samantha's podcast here.) Dr. Sebastian Kurten goes over research showing that teens in poverty use social media more – but don't suffer more because of it. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:26) Space ads (04:56) Busking is torture (09:59) Dr. Lee Kuhnle pt. 1 (19:59) Dr. Lee Kuhnle pt. 2 (29:59) Jared Lindzon (39:49) Dr. Eric Diller (49:49) Samantha Bitty pt. 1 (59:49) Samantha Bitty pt. 2 (1:09:49) Dr. Sebastian Kurten (1:19:06) Sig

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 yesterday's self for tomorrow!) Professor Luca Maria Aiello describes how urban highways are barriers to social ties. Dr. Katie Mehr and David extol the power of streaks. Social neuroscientist Julian Packheiser explains the lifelong impact of early touch. Zoology professor Tim Coulson from Oxford explains how the humble octopus could give rise to the next civilization if humans die out. David stokes the flames of the pineapple on pizza debate with Francis Woolf, owner of Lupa Pizza in Norwich that charges £100 for Hawaiian pizza. Social psychologist Kyle Conlon goes over his study on mate poaching. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:01) AFY-TSY: Maya (09:59) Luca Maria Aiello (19:59) Dr. Katie Mehr (29:59) Julian Packheiser (39:49) Tim Coulson pt. 1 (49:49) Tim Coulson pt. 2 (59:49) Francis Woolf (1:09:49) Kyle Conlon (1:19:30) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. S

Our top stories: Beavers bulldoze Czech bureaucracy; and The Excel world champion. Author Matthew Legge explains how you're not just you and that others shape your true self. Tech expert Carmi Levy joins the show for It's Time For Technology Time. Topics covered: 23andMe filing for bankruptcy protection; The messaging app Signal being targeted by hackers; and Napster selling for $207 million. On Sex, Et Cetera, sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty and David explore your fantasies that you dare not share, and would not act on. Dr. Sarah Hennessy goes over her study on what happens to your brain when you hear nostalgic music. Then, it's professor James Roberts on social media trapping us in a cycle of loneliness. Finally, Canadian History Ehx podcast host Craig Baird brings us back to the times Niagara Falls ran dry. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:47) Beavers bulldoze bureaucracy (04:59) Excel world champion (09:59) Matt Legge (19:59) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (29:59) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (39:49) Sam

David gives a cat update and then covers top stories: A Paddington Bear theft; and Real monster found under bed. Geophysicist and glaciologist Dr. Sasha Montelli shares his team's unprecedented discovery of a never-before-seen ecosystem under an Antarctic ice shelf. Therapist Gary Direnfeld joins the show for Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday. David and Gary discuss making new friends as adults. Professor Sam Maglio unravels the happiness paradox. On Pet Talk, veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford chats about when vets don't believe patients, and gives details about a pet-based super fungus that can pass on to humans. Olivia Stibolt shares her study revealing age-related differences in how children with social anxiety handle errors. David dispenses some extremely important advice. Segments (00:00) Introduction (02:40) Paddington Bear theft (06:03) Monster under bed (09:59) Dr. Sasha Montelli (19:59) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (29:59) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (39:49) Sam Maglio (49:49) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (59:49) D

David's top stories: DIY surgery gone wrong; and a Feral pig virus. Dimana Atanassova explains that because people with psychopathic traits feel less pain, they assume you do too. Professor of conspiracy studies Nathan Radke joins us for Conspiracy Corner and reveals what's in the recent massive JFK file dump. Gender studies PhD student Rotem Avgar provides insight into her research on why straight women watch lesbian porn. Writer Zac Hug shares how writing Hallmark rom-coms is his calling, and how you might find your calling too. Finally, human development and family studies professor Dr. Brian Ogolsky shares the good news that modern dating isn't broken. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:33) DIY surgery (05:44) Feral pig virus (09:59) Dimana Atanassova (19:59) Nathan Radke pt. 1 (29:59) Nathan Radke pt. 2 (39:49) Rotem Avgar pt. 1 (49:49) Rotem Avgar pt. 2 (59:49) Zac Hug (1:09:49) Dr. Brian Ogolsky (1:19:24) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more abou