The Last Show with David Cooper

It's The Science Appliance and a special podcast-only episode of The Last Show. Man of science Dr. Daniel K. Riskin joins David to discuss Squatty Potties, echidna private parts, showers vs. growers, playing Jeopardy! together, and pizza. Oh, and they also cover the following science news stories: Why humans have unusually large penises compared to other primates; Horses can smell your fear, and it makes them afraid too; and Better off being a 'kind liar'? Why honesty isn't always the best policy. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for Dan's weekly science newsletter The Bat Signal⁠ by clicking here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Experimental psychology researcher and flirting expert ⁠⁠Braden Hall⁠⁠ reveals how ⁠narcissistic students perceive student-professor flirting as less morally troubling⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marketing professor ⁠Dr. Ashley Hass⁠ – cofounder of ⁠the [Dis]connect Collective⁠ – discusses ⁠social media burnout⁠ and digital wellbeing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's news from outer space and professor ⁠Sarah Rugheimer⁠ covering: First evidence of a subsurface lava tube on Venus⁠; and US astronaut to take her 3-year-old's cuddly rabbit into space⁠. Listen to Sarah's Audible Original Searching for Extraterrestrial Life here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Based on his upcoming book ⁠Turning Away⁠, author and English professor ⁠Benjamin Saltzman⁠ chats about the ancient gesture we sometimes do when someone is in need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian ⁠Natalie Norman⁠ and David wonder if Valentine's Day is overrated and talk about how they've spent (and will be spending) the day. The two cover the following offbeat news stories: British Airways passenger hands out drugged sweets to crew, 3 rushed to hospital⁠; and Fast-food chain Raising Cane's files lawsuit as landlord tries to evict them for chicken smell⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's news from outer space and professor Sarah Rugheimer covering: First evidence of a subsurface lava tube on Venus; and US astronaut to take her 3-year-old's cuddly rabbit into space. (⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to Sarah's Audible Original Searching for Extraterrestrial Life here⁠⁠⁠⁠.) Experimental psychology researcher and flirting expert ⁠Braden Hall⁠ reveals how narcissistic students perceive student-professor flirting as less morally troubling. Marketing professor Dr. Ashley Hass – cofounder of the [Dis]connect Collective – discusses social media burnout and digital wellbeing. Based on his upcoming book Turning Away, author and English professor Benjamin Saltzman chats about the ancient gesture we sometimes do when someone is in need. Psychiatrist Carol Vidal goes over what data from 560,000 students reveals: a disturbing mental health shift after 2016. Comedian Natalie Norman and David wonder if Valentine's Day is overrated and talk about how they've spent (and will be spending) the day. The two cover the following offbeat news stories: British Airways passenger hands out drugged sweets to crew, 3 rushed to hospital; and Fast-food chain Raising Cane's files lawsuit as landlord tries to evict them for chicken smell. In advance of Valentine's Day, experimental psychology researcher ⁠⁠⁠⁠Madison Williams⁠⁠ and David discuss high-tech sex toy options for couples and single folks to try out for the occasion. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:22) Sarah Rugheimer (10:00) Braden Hall (20:00) Dr. Ashley Hass (30:00) Benjamin Saltzman (39:50) Carol Vidal (49:50) Natalie Norman pt. 1 (59:50) Natalie Norman pt. 2 (1:09:50) Madison Williams (1:18:49) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Family estrangement and emotional healing expert ⁠Tania Khazaal⁠ explains why ⁠she believes that you should think twice before cutting off your parents completely⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professor of mental health research ⁠Richard Velleman⁠ shares details of ⁠his study showing that having a close friend with a gambling addiction increases personal risk⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Time For Technology Time with tech analyst ⁠Carmi Levy⁠ who covers stories: Google now lets users remove explicit images and other personal info from search results⁠; Abuse involving smartwatches and rings rising at ‘alarming’ rate, charity warns⁠; It turns out that when driverless Waymos are stumped, they get intervention from workers in the Philippines⁠; and Study finds deepfake fraud taking place on an industrial scale⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Vet Talk (or Pet Talk), veterinarian ⁠Dr. Cliff Redford⁠ fields a listener question about an aggressive dog – that is, a very specific listener: the technical producer of The Last Show, ⁠Adam Karch⁠. Then, Cliff discusses ⁠the surprising toll growing up with pets takes on children's mental health⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Time For Technology Time with tech analyst Carmi Levy who covers stories: Google now lets users remove explicit images and other personal info from search results; Abuse involving smartwatches and rings rising at ‘alarming’ rate, charity warns; It turns out that when driverless Waymos are stumped, they get intervention from workers in the Philippines; and Study finds deepfake fraud taking place on an industrial scale. Family estrangement and emotional healing expert Tania Khazaal explains why she believes that you should think twice before cutting off your parents completely. On Vet Talk (or Pet Talk), veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford fields a listener question about an aggressive dog – that is, a very specific listener: the technical producer of The Last Show, Adam Karch. Then, Cliff discusses the surprising toll growing up with pets takes on children's mental health. Associate professor of psychology Dr. Alex Jones explains how the 'macho' face ratio theory previously believed by evolutionary psychologists is flawed. Veterinarian Nadja Affenzeller reveals how hearing angry or happy human voices is linked to changes in dogs' balance. Professor of mental health research Richard Velleman shares details of his study showing that having a close friend with a gambling addiction increases personal risk. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:28) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (10:00) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (20:00) Tania Khazaal (30:00) Dr. Cliff Redford & Adam Karch (39:50) Dr. Cliff Redford (49:50) Dr. Alex Jones (59:50) Nadja Affenzeller (1:09:50) Richard Velleman (1:18:53) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Gary After Dark on Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday where therapist and social worker ⁠Gary Direnfeld⁠ and David walk through what to do when your Valentine's Day doesn't fit the narrow, commonly expected script. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marketing researcher ⁠Siti Suwanda⁠ defines ⁠consumption stigma and says why eating cheap chocolate feels so embarrassing, especially on Valentine's Day⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Economics professor ⁠Eric Kam⁠ and David tackle some messy money matters, weighing in on 'Am I The A-Hole?' dilemmas involving ⁠a cat sitter drinking someone's expensive wine⁠ and ⁠money lost with an investment recommendation⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Associate professor of hospitality ⁠Ajay 'AJ' Aluri⁠ explains how ⁠hotel guests embrace AI convenience, but still want a human touch⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Health studies professor ⁠⁠⁠Treena Orchard⁠⁠ discusses the romantic gay hit Heated Rivalry and goes over whether the show will measurably improve things with queer representation in sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychology professor ⁠Steve Joordens⁠ and David discuss ⁠the horrific tragedy that occurred in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia⁠. Steve proposes a refocus in the conversation of preventing mass shootings to a concept he calls social health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychology professor Steve Joordens and David discuss the horrific tragedy that occurred in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. Steve proposes a refocus in the conversation of preventing mass shootings to a concept he calls social health. Marketing researcher ⁠⁠Siti Suwanda⁠⁠ defines ⁠⁠consumption stigma and says why eating cheap chocolate feels so embarrassing⁠, especially on Valentine's Day⁠⁠. Then, it's Gary After Dark on Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday where therapist and social worker Gary Direnfeld and David walk through what to do when your Valentine's Day doesn't fit the narrow, commonly expected script. Health studies professor ⁠⁠Treena Orchard⁠ discusses the romantic gay hit Heated Rivalry and goes over whether the show will measurably improve things with queer representation in sport. Economics professor Eric Kam and David tackle some messy money matters, weighing in on 'Am I The A-Hole?' dilemmas involving a cat sitter drinking someone's expensive wine and money lost with an investment recommendation. Associate professor of hospitality Ajay 'AJ' Aluri explains how hotel guests embrace AI convenience, but still want a human touch. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:11) Steve Joordens pt. 1 (10:00) Steve Joordens pt. 2 (20:00) Siti Suwanda (30:00) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (39:50) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (49:50) Treena Orchard (59:50) Eric Kam (1:09:50) Ajay 'AJ' Aluri (1:18:46) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Conspiracy Corner, professor of conspiracy studies Nathan Radke gives us a history of conspiracies at the high seas and explains how ⁠the recent northeastern winter storm awakened some wacky and wild Leviathan theories⁠. Check out Nathan's ⁠podcast The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast here⁠ and follow ⁠the show on YouTube here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices