This Is Going Well, I Think With David Cooper

Psychology professor ⁠Antonella Somma⁠ reveals ⁠how different types of narcissism are linked to distinct sexual fantasies⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ and David perform the show back in New York after their trip to Canada. Tony reports on a ⁠drunk raccoon that went on a rampage in a liquor store before passing out in the bathroom⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PhD researcher in sociology ⁠Elise 't Hoen⁠ explains that ⁠singlehood isn't a static state, but an evolving personal journey⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David perform the show back in New York after their trip to Canada. Tony reports on a drunk raccoon that went on a rampage in a liquor store before passing out in the bathroom. PhD researcher in sociology Elise 't Hoen explains that singlehood isn't a static state, but an evolving personal journey. On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, Gary Direnfeld chats about how men don't always monitor their health, and what to do about it. Psychology researcher Marlise Hofer describes how men with higher testosterone produce a body odor that is perceived as more dominant. Psychology researcher Dr. Kaitlyn Harper shares how preferring a mating partner similar to oneself could be an inheritable trait. Psychology professor Antonella Somma reveals how different types of narcissism are linked to distinct sexual fantasies. Organizational behavior professor Alyssa Liang tells us how entrepreneurial behavior can fast-track your career. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:34) Tony Five

Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David reflect on their travels to Toronto, Canada. Tony doesn't realize that a "dollar store" in North America is equivalent to a "pound store" in the UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and UK-based foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ discuss their current travels to Toronto, Canada, and meeting the city's former mayor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and UK-based foreign correspondent Tony Five discuss their current travels to Toronto, Canada, and meeting the city's former mayor. Music psychologist ⁠Scott Bannister⁠ explains how ⁠musicians frequently experience frisson while performing⁠. Neuroscientist ⁠Carlos Coronel⁠ shares ⁠how creative activities are linked to slower brain aging⁠. Behavioral geneticist ⁠Dr. Laura Wesseldijk⁠ explains ⁠how your musical tastes affect your well-being⁠. Kinesiology and neuroscience professor ⁠Craig Chapman⁠ tells David how ⁠lack of touch impairs hand-eye co-ordination⁠, and how his research sets the groundwork for VR and prosthetics that feels real. Cognitive scientist ⁠⁠⁠Mark Miller⁠⁠⁠ shares the neuroscience of ⁠why social media makes us feel terrible about who we really are⁠. Lichenologist ⁠Diane Haughland⁠ gives details of ⁠the thirteen new species of fungi newly discovered in Alberta, Canada⁠. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:16) Tony Five (10:00) Scott Bannister (20:00) Carlos Coronel (30:00

Foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ does a not-so-foreign appearance in David's NYC studio to talk about their US Thanksgiving dinner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent Tony Five does a not-so-foreign appearance in David's NYC studio to talk about their US Thanksgiving dinner. Journalist ⁠Emmalyse Brownstein⁠ explains how ⁠megayachts, dog poop, and NDAs are all part of a new job trend for Gen Z's: being private staff for the ultra-wealthy⁠. Cognitive neuroscientist ⁠Utkarsh Gupta⁠ reveals ⁠how a simple illusion can unlock your childhood memories⁠. Reporter ⁠Erin McDowell⁠ explains how ⁠Gen Z skips traditional restaurant reviews and recommendations for social media ones⁠. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois⁠ – host of ⁠The Food Professor podcast⁠ – explains how ⁠people misinterpret best before dates on food, leading to significant waste⁠. Lecturer ⁠Allan Wright⁠ from The University of Alberta goes over his course that covers witchcraft and the occult. Anatomy professor ⁠Adam Taylor⁠ warns of ⁠the surprising threat of swallowing pills: esophagitis⁠. Social psychology researcher ⁠Jerry Richardson⁠ outlines ⁠the do-gooder dilemma: to disclose or not to disclose good dee

Professor of clinical psychology ⁠Dr. Francesco Pagnini⁠ explains how (and why) he discovered ⁠the 'Batman effect', that the mere sight of Batman can make you more altruistic⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Stranger Things season 5 coming out on November 26, for Conspiracy Corner, Dr. Lee Kuhnle walks us through the weird conspiracies that are the source material for the show, including ⁠Project MKUltra⁠. Listen to Lee's podcast The Uncover Up here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Environmental studies professor ⁠George Homsy⁠ reveals how in the US, ⁠Black families pay more to keep their houses warm than average families⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reporter ⁠Sam Eagan⁠ talks about how ⁠deep friendships often fade when boys become men⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clinical psychologist ⁠Emilie Nordby⁠ identifies ⁠how creativity and resilience are positive aspects of an ADHD diagnosis⁠ that we don't often talk about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Environmental biologist ⁠Kyle Artelle⁠ describes ⁠a video that reveals how far wolves will go to steal a meal⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Stranger Things season 5 coming out on November 26, for Conspiracy Corner, Dr. Lee Kuhnle walks us through the weird conspiracies that are the source material for the show, including Project MKUltra. (⁠⁠Listen to Lee's podcast The Uncover Up here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.) Professor of clinical psychology Dr. Francesco Pagnini explains how (and why) he discovered the 'Batman effect', that the mere sight of Batman can make you more altruistic. Clinical psychologist Emilie Nordby identifies how creativity and resilience are positive aspects of an ADHD diagnosis that we don't often talk about. Environmental biologist Kyle Artelle describes a video that reveals how far wolves will go to steal a meal. Reporter Sam Eagan talks about how deep friendships often fade when boys become men. Environmental studies professor George Homsy reveals how in the US, Black families pay more to keep their houses warm than average families. Cognitive scientist and gambling researcher Jussi Palomäki discusses how one bets after a win may depend

Tony Five from the UK covers ⁠the Swedish musician who taught an octopus to play piano⁠, and then talks about his upcoming trip to New York and Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marketing professor ⁠Linnéa Chapman⁠ reveals ⁠how self-improvement gifts may spark backlash⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professor of technology and society ⁠Taha Yasseri⁠ shares results from ⁠his study showing how humans bring gender bias to their interactions with AI⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Freelance reporter ⁠⁠⁠Matthew Alston⁠ reports on how best – in the current job landscape – to deal with ⁠the office freeloader⁠ and ⁠feeling burned out but trapped in your job⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices