The Last Show with David Cooper, a daily comedy and science show. The antidote to talk radio.
Smarter than a show should be. Weirder than you expected.
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Clinical psychologist specializing in sex therapy Dr. Marianne Brandon discusses why scheduling sex can be beneficial, why…
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Recent guests: Dr. Marianne Brandon, Dr. Wendy Patrick, Joel Wong, Eric Kam, Ariana Turner, Alessandro Miani, Kaytee Gillis, Dr. Sophie Attwood, Lisa Chakrabarti, Stephen Kajiura, Sarah Rugheimer, Adam Brumm, Carmi Levy, Gary Direnfeld, Heidi Baseler, Jesse Rogerson.
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Is Scheduled Sex Sexy?
Clinical psychologist specializing in sex therapy Dr. Marianne Brandon discusses why scheduling sex can be beneficial, why attempting bedroom novelty…
21 MINShould AI Be Your Therapist?
Career prosecutor and author Dr. Wendy Patrick explores whether AI can replace in-person therapy and examines why online romance tends to be less…
21 MINThe Strange Garden of Intrusive Memory
Professor of counseling psychology Joel Wong reveals connections between gardening practices and managing intrusive memories.
10 MINHow Bonds in Japan Affect Your Wallet
Economics professor Eric Kam outlines how rising Japanese interest rates could increase borrowing costs domestically and discusses money dilemmas…
21 MINWhat Your Sexual Fantasies Tell You
Personality psychologist Ariana Turner explains how sexuality allows competing personal narratives to coexist and what desire reveals about…
21 MINOn Conspiracy Beliefs and Incoherent Logic
Psychologist and researcher Alessandro Miani describes how conspiracy theory believers simultaneously hold contradictory beliefs.
21 MINWhy "Girl Dads" are Great Partners
Author and psychotherapist Kaytee Gillis discusses research showing that fathering daughters may positively influence romantic relationships.
11 MINWhat GLP-1s Reveal About Willpower
Behavioral scientist Dr. Sophie Attwood discusses self-control dynamics in the GLP-1 drug era and its implications for behavior change support.
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The host
Meet David Cooper.
Recovering software engineer, comedian, and broadcaster.
Based in New York City and heard across North America, David Cooper traded a decade in Silicon Valley tech for a life on the airwaves. He also serves as the technical director and a host on BMIR FM, Burning Man’s official radio station.
Drawing on that unique perspective, David hosts a daily show where scientists and thought leaders dive into candid, funny conversations covering everything from the vital to the viral.
- Technology & AI
- Psychology & relationships
- Science & space
- Human behavior
- Pop culture
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What is The Last Show with David Cooper?
The Last Show with David Cooper is a daily radio and podcast experience. Academic thought leaders, scientists and specialists join host David Cooper for candid, funny conversation about science, society, and relationships from the vital to the viral.
How often do new episodes come out?
Five days a week. Segments typically run 10 to 21 minutes, and a full episode of about 88 minutes collects the day’s conversations. The show has more than 1,500 episodes.
Where can I listen?
On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube (youtube.com/@LastShowWithDavidCooper) and any podcast app through the RSS feed. The all-platforms link at pod.link/1168275879 finds your app. Clips and highlights live on Instagram and TikTok at @lastshow.pizza.
Is the show on the radio?
Yes. You can hear The Last Show with David Cooper on 640 CFIQ Toronto, 980 CFPL London, 680 CJOB Winnipeg, 880 CHED Edmonton, QR77 Calgary and 730 CKNW Vancouver. Stations are actively being added. Each station has a live player online. If you're a station or part of a network, you can get the show by emailing rob@lastshow.pizza.
How do I call the show?
Call the toll-free line at 1-888-505-6644.
Who is David Cooper?
David Cooper is a comedian, broadcaster and former software engineer. He spent ten years working in tech in Silicon Valley before pivoting to comedy and national radio. He is also the technical director and a host on BMIR FM, Burning Man’s official radio station.
What does the show talk about?
Five things: technology and AI, psychology and relationships, science and space, human behavior and unusual phenomena, and pop culture and social trends. Curiosity drives the content. It is not a political or news show.
Who are the guests?
Thought leaders and primary sources of information. Researchers, professors, clinicians and authors. Recent guests include Cory Doctorow, Cindy Cohn, Marianne Brandon, Vincent Racaniello, Isaac Bogosch, Sarah Rugheimer, Emma Zajdela and many more!
How is it different from talk radio?
No bluster, outrage or hot takes. The conversation is quick and plain-spoken, like the funniest smart person at the table, and it makes fun of ideas, not people. Smarter than a show should be, weirder than you expected.
Can my station, network or platform get The Last Show?
Yes. Email rob@lastshow.pizza.
How do I contact the show?
Email hi@lastshow.pizza or call toll-free 1-888-505-6644. You can also join us on social media here: https://linktr.ee/lastshow.pizza.