This Is Going Well, I Think With David Cooper

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 Technology Time with Carmi Levy. Topics covered: Gamestop selling off certain operations claiming "wokeness and DEI"; and ChatGPT now allowing erotica. Advanced media professor Shelly Palmer discusses how young people are increasingly choosing AI romantic companions. Social neuroscientist Eliane Deschrijver shares her study showing that we discriminate over seemingly random things, like coin tosses. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:50) Nahji Chu (11:19) Carmi Levy (22:41) Shelly Palmer (32:52) Eliane Deschrijver (42:13) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Human development and family studies professor Dr. Brian Ogolsky gives us the news that modern dating isn't broken. Neuroscientist Luis Lemus explains that macaques monkeys can learn language (kinda-sorta). Dr. Patricia Pendry shares her findings on therapy dogs boosting freshman students mental health. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:48) Gary Direnfeld (13:32) Dr. Brian Ogolsky (23:40) Luis Lemus (34:19) Dr. Patricia Pendry (44:33) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 contrary to popular belief, certain antidepressants don't dull romantic love. Journalist Mihika Agarwal provides insight into the AI-powered matchmaking boom in India. Finally, journalist Ravi Meah describes how the "five second rule" changed his life. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:02) Dr. Samantha Shebib (10:58) Adam Bode (19:33) Mihika Agarwal (29:59) Ravi Meah (37:58) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 says Trump could be "the best man for the job" of a UFO bombshell declassification. (Check out Nathan's podcast The Uncover Up here.) After that, it's writer Jacqueline Kehoe on the life lessons she learned taking a cruise with older folks. Finally, Erin Bury shares information you might want to know about your digital footprint after you die. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:01) Nathan Radke, pt. 1 (10:02) Nathan Radke, pt. 2 (21:47) Jacqueline Kehoe (34:02) Erin Bury (43:43) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 discovered asteroid that could kill us all (spoiler: it probably won't) and how being nice makes you more happy. Then, we cover the French woman who got duped by a fake Brad Pitt for over $800,000 on Pop Cultured, Like Fungus with media personality Caitlin Green. After that, it's Paul Guilbeault and his remarkable tale of being reunited with his lost dog after 8 years. Anthropologist Dr. Caroline Smith shares her research showing that not only men but also women with higher upper body strength have more sexual partners. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:58) Dan Riskin pt. 1 (12:06) Dan Riskin pt. 2 (22:46) Dan Riskin pt. 3 (32:58) Caitlin Green pt. 1 (44:03) Caitlin Green pt. 2 (55:13) Paul Guilbeault pt. 1 (1:04:22) Paul Guilbeault pt. 2 (1:15:19) Dr. Caroline Smith (1:25:39) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more

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 Mexico, used $50,000 phones with a certain app, and the latest in the TikTok saga. International Naturist Federation president Stéphane Deschênes explains National Working Naked Day and fields questions about being a naturist. Brossard, Quebec resident Sharon Lie tell us why you shouldn't be scared to take sick leave. (If you'd like to get in touch, you can email Sharon here: sharonlie17@gmail.com.) Travel expert Claire Newell goes over a heartbreaking story of a woman and her son who died by food poisoning while vacationing. Doug Newell chats about collecting over 25,000 Hot Wheels cars. Podcaster Sammy Younan shares the scariest horror movie of all time, according to Stephen King. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:58) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (13:09) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (23:56) Stéphane Deschênes pt. 1 (34:41) Stéphane Deschênes pt. 2 (45:35) Sharon Lie (56:34

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 discuss how to rebuild your life after trauma. Dr. Adam Wright explains how minimum wage hikes negatively impact students' summer employment. Then, it's Conspiracy Corner with Dr. Lee Kuhnle on the strange apocalyptic prophecies of Harold Camping. (Check out Lee's podcast The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast here.) Podcaster Craig Baird walks David through the surprisingly controversial history of Toronto's iconic jamaican patties. David's friend JJ Shultz explains what winter boat ownership and flashlights have to do with one another. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:50) Sharon (De-influencer) (13:07) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (25:49) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (34:17) Dr. Adam Wright (45:27) Dr. Lee Kuhnle pt. 1 (55:31) Dr. Lee Kuhnle pt. 1 (1:08:13) Craig Baird (1:18:54) JJ Shultz (1:29:03) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn

The show opens with veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford who describes his recent trip to the arctic to help pets. Psychology professor Paul Eastwick explains how men and women are equally attracted to younger partners – surprisingly, it's not just men. (Check out The LOVE FACTUALLY Podcast by Paul here.) Kathy Koch tells David about "Onlypaws" – Toronto Zoo's Valentine's Day campaign. Subhabrata Moitra warns of the dangers of vaping during pregnancy for both mother and child. Professor of ageing and clinical psychology Joshua Stott breaks down the link between ADHD and shortened life expectancy. Producer Dani brings her grievances to the show. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:30) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (11:56) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (22:13) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 3 (32:43) Paul Eastwick (44:03) Kathy Koch (55:02) Subhabrata Moitra (1:05:03) Joshua Stott (1:15:58) Producer Dani (1:26:18) Sign-off w/ Producer Dani Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad ch

David's top stories: A robot boyfriend; and Brooklyn's stink flower Smelliot. Sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty joins David for Sex, Et Cetera for a few shorter sex-related topics. Cybersecurity expert Francis Syms goes over China's AI announcement. Toronto-based standup comedian Natalie Norman and David cover a pressing question: How does anyone function as an adult? Registered nutritionist Lianne Phillipson discusses coffee upgrades. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:36) A robot boyfriend (06:20) Brooklyn's stink flower Smelliot (9:57)) Samantha Bitty pt. 1 (20:04) Samantha Bitty pt. 2 (31:04) Francis Syms pt. 1 (41:20) Francis Syms pt. 2 (53:08) Natalie Norman pt. 1 (1:04:01) Natalie Norman pt. 2 (1:13:26) Lianne Phillipson (1:22:57) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The show begins with lots of banter on The Science Appliance with science communicator Dr. Dan Riskin. Topics covered: Evolution and why we like celebrity gossip; COVID lockdowns (possibly) affecting the moon's temperature; and Why birds line their nests with snake skins. (Sign up for Dan's newsletter here.) Astrobiologist Sarah Rugheimer discusses new observations of black holes. (Check out Sarah's Audible Original Searching for Extraterrestrial Life here.) Associate professor of management and marketing Dr. Gamze Koseoglu goes over her findings on perfectionist bosses. Peter Vickers, a "science-first" philosopher of science shares how most scientists feel about whether aliens exist. Finally, Julia Wigmore tells David that despite the stereotype in Marvel and DC movies, rough childhoods do not doom characters to become villains. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:18) Dan Riskin pt. 1 (11:57) Dan Riskin pt. 2 (22:25) Dan Riskin pt. 3 (34:05) Sarah Rugheimer (44:42) Dr. Gamze Koseoglu (54:55) Peter Vick

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 pineapple on pizza debate with Francis Woolf, owner of Lupa Pizza in Norwich that charges £100 for Hawaiian pizza. After that It's Time for Technology Time with Carmi Levy who discusses the latest in the TikTok ordeal, Amazon shutting down operations not due to a union, and more. Professor of isotope geology Dr. Andreas Pack shares new science on how the moon formed. Medicine professor Dr. Stafford Lightman tells David how waking up isn't as stressful as you'd think (at least in terms of stress hormones). Boutique matchmaker and dating expert Shannon Tebb goes over dating trends for 2025. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (02:00) Jamie Lee Matthias (13:12) Francis Woolf (22:53) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (34:02) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (44:27) Carmi Levy pt. 3 (56:03) Andreas Pack (1:05:35) Stafford Lightman (1:15:40) Shannon Tebb (1:24:52) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acas

It's Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday (finally) with Gary Direnfeld and the topic: advice for kids during stressful times. Science writer Lynne Peeples, author of The Inner Clock: Living in Sync with Our Circadian Rhythms tells David about circadian rhythms and her bunker experiment. Dr. Jessica Salvatore shares her research on the genetic risk for mental health issues being linked to higher divorce rates. Sex and relationship therapist Christine Rafe goes over what happens to your body when you stop having sex, and the disturbing fall of teen condom use. Dr. Terry Beavers warns of the cancer-causing potential of alcohol. Law and media professor Jane Roberts reveals what you need to know about "dupes". Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (12:09) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (22:22) Lynne Peeples (34:49) Dr. Jessica Salvatore (47:24) Christine Rafe pt. 1 (57:53) Christine Rafe pt. 2 (1:07:42) Dr. Therese Bevers (1:17:29) Alexandra Roberts (1:27:11) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acas

David describes outrageous PDA he witnessed to sexual health and consent educator, Samantha Bitty on Sex, Et Cetera. Behavioral neuroscience professor Dr. Kelly Lambert explains how she taught rats to drive and that their joy suggests how anticipating fun can enrich us. Behavioural ecologist Frigg Speelman gives the scoop on why some birds choose divorce while others mate for life. Toronto-based comedian Natalie Norman and David discuss cold. Nipple Dave makes an appearance. Dr. Stefan Korber breaks down balance and variety in workplace friendships. Professor of accounting Dr. Nargess Golshan speaks to how she used AI–based voice analysis to assesses depression in business leaders. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (1:30) Samantha Bitty pt. 1 (12:03) Samantha Bitty pt. 2 (23:28) Dr. Kelly Lambert (35:38) Frigg Speelman (46:35) Natalie Norman pt. 1 (56:48) Natalie Norman pt. 2 (1:07:42) Dr. Stefan Korber (1:18:13) Dr. Nargess Golshan (1:26:59) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i

The show opens with Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday (on a Friday) with Gary Direnfeld with two separate topics: burnout and forgiveness. After that, Casey Colvin, a man who lost everything in the Los Angeles fire and was miraculously reunited with his dog five days afterwards. Then, it's Joe Velaidum, the PEI homeowner who captured a meteorite on camera. Family science professor Matthew Johnson explains how women are still doing the bulk of the housework. Jessica Moorhouse tells David that bad money habits can stem from your childhood. Finally, Dr. Moustafa Haj Youssef discusses how learning to be an entrepreneur means building connections as well as studying business. Segments: (00:27) Introduction (01:42) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (11:42) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (21:45) Casey Colvin pt. 1 (33:08) Casey Colvin pt. 2 (47:46) Joe Velaidum (58:52) Matthew Johnson (1:08:48) Jessica Moorhouse (1:19:51) Dr. Moustafa Haj Youssef (1:31:28) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Le

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't trust an AI doctor. (Sign up for Dan's newsletter here.) Technology expert Carmi Levy gives us that latest with the Tiktok saga. Clinical assistant professor of psychiatry Dr. Petros Petridis talks about studies using magic mushrooms to improve mental health. Or Shemesh explains a link his team established between Alzheimer's and the herpes virus. Dr. Susan Hazel considers whether animals can make art. Segments: (00:25) Introduction (02:05) AFY-TSY (09:32) Dan Riskin pt. 1 (19:16) Dan Riskin pt. 2 (30:54) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (42:43) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (54:02) Dr. Petros Petridis (1:04:19) Or Shemesh (1:15:42) Dr. Susan Hazel (1:23:28) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The show opens with a triumphant return of AFY-TSY: Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday. Career advisor Elizabeth Baxter describes what Nottingham College is doing to combat telephobia. Urban resilience lecturer Dr. Milad Haghani shares his findings on road rage. Marketing and psychology professor Sam Maglio tells David that using abbreviations in texts reduces the chance of getting a reply. (LOL!) Toronto-based comedian Natalie Norman debates whether "bed eating" is disgusting. Author Tracey Williams educates us as to why Lego octopus pieces are washing up on beaches in England. Economics professor Dr. Eric Kam reveals what happens when teachers tailor their lessons to students' individual learning styles. Segments: (00:26) Introduction (01:43) AFY-TSY (08:56) Elizabeth Baxter (19:29) Dr. Milad Haghani (31:11) Sam Maglio (42:59) Natalie Norman pt. 1 (52:53) Natalie Norman pt. 2 (1:03:33) Tracey Williams (1:13:54) Dr. Eric Kam (1:25:15) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo

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 so. (Check out Nathan's podcast, The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast here.) After that, it's Sex, Et Cetera with sex educator Samantha Bitty with topic: breakup sex. Tech expert Carmi Levy on It's Time For Technology Time breaks down Facebook/Meta eliminating fact-checking on their platform and Microsoft's massive $80 billion spend on its data centers. Finally, bioethicist Dr. Evie Kendal and David consider the ethics of mining the moon for resources. Segments: (00:25) Introduction (01:36) Nathan Radke pt. 1 (13:01) Nathan Radke pt. 2 (22:44) Nathan Radke pt. 3 (32:20) Samantha Bitty pt. 1 (42:42) Samantha Bitty pt. 2 (52:30) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (1:02:23) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (1:14:29) Dr. Evie Kendal (1:25:10) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The show opens with The Science Appliance with science communicator Dr. Dan Riskin. Dan shares the mathematical wonders of 2025, how to be more believable, and how pooping can make you smarter and faster. (Sign up for Dan's newsletter here.) Then, it's Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday (on a Thursday) with therapist Gary Direnfeld. Despite David's many tangents, Gary and David tackle the topic of navigating stressful life events. Professor Ronnie Shachar shares insights into how storytelling may be the key to a meaningful life. Finally, social psychologist from VU Amsterdam Leonard Peperkoorn discusses how and why wearing the colour red once gave better results in sports, and how that's now no longer the case. See you on Monday! Segments: (00:25) Introduction (01:12) Dan Riskin pt. 1 (10:47) Dan Riskin pt. 2 (21:28) Dan Riskin pt. 3 (32:55) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (43:20) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (54:20) Ronnie Shachar pt. 1 (1:04:38) Ronnie Shachar pt. 2 (1:15:49) Leonard Peperkoorn (1:25:56) Sign-off Ho

The show begins with media personality Caitlin Green on the hilarious captions used during The Golden Globes on Pop Cultured, Like Fungus. David talks about Golden Globe winner A Real Pain with its unique genre of Holocaust comedy. (It's not as bad as it sounds.) The two debate the merits of safety/cancer warnings on alcohol. (Check out Caitlin on The Jann Arden podcast.) After that, it's Conspiracy Corner with Dr. Lee Kuhnle with the strange LSD cult that changed America. (Listen to Lee's podcast The Uncover Up here.) Then, it's veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford on Pet Talk covering pet diabetes and his upcoming trip to the arctic. Cybersecurity expert Francis Syms chats about illegal and dangerous items ending up on Facebook disguised as car parts. Finally, associate professor Dr. Irfan Mehmood shares how bot detection is broken. Segments: (00:26) Introduction (01:29) Caitlin Green pt. 1 (12:26) Caitlin Green pt. 2 (23:44) Dr. Lee Kuhnle pt. 1 (35:35) Dr. Lee Kuhnle pt. 2 (48:06) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1

Happy New Year! David's top stories: Russia fines "gay-looking" partygoers; and Breathalyzer designer gets caught by breathalyzer. Then it's Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday (on a Thursday) with Gary Direnfeld with the heartfelt topic of: words of wisdom. Zoology professor Tim Coulson from Oxford explains how the humble octopus could give rise to the next civilization if humans die out. Finally, It's Time For Technology Time with Carmi Levy. Topics covered: Trump urging the Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban; Greece prevents children from doom scrolling; "smart" microwaves; CES 2025; and more. Segments: (00:25) Introduction (01:59) Russia fines "gay-looking" partygoers (05:30) Breathalyzer designer gets caught by breathalyzer (08:44) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (20:04) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (30:45) Tim Coulson pt. 1 (40:14) Tim Coulson pt. 2 (52:49) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (1:04:30) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (1:15:09) Carmi Levy pt. 3 (1:26:16) Sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn m