The Last Show with David Cooper

Psychology researcher ⁠Marlise Hofer⁠ describes how ⁠men with higher testosterone produce a body odor that is perceived as more dominant⁠. 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

Foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ from the UK bashes into the show covering ⁠a New York City subway station ad that smells 'Christmassy'⁠. Tony says why certain small signs in life can feel huge, and David warns that misreading them can snowball into anxiety about future depression. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Conspiracy Corner, political science professor Lee Kuhnle briefs David on the myths and plausible explanations for the strange history of the Bermuda Triangle. Check out Lee's podcast The Uncover Up here⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Toronto-based comedian ⁠Natalie Norman⁠ talks about whether the recent 2016 throwback photo trend is annoying, weighs in on an 'Am I the A-hole?' dilemma, and explores what to do when you're in a relationship but your coworker is attractive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

British journalist ⁠Esther Walker⁠ walks us through ⁠the accusations Brooklyn Beckham has for his parents David and Victoria⁠, and ⁠gives her take⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, therapist and social worker ⁠Gary Direnfeld⁠ chats about how to navigate estrangement and falling out that happens with families, and whether you should air your family trouble online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

British journalist Esther Walker walks us through the accusations Brooklyn Beckham has for his parents David and Victoria, and gives her take. For Conspiracy Corner, political science professor Lee Kuhnle briefs David on the myths and plausible explanations for the strange history of the Bermuda Triangle. (⁠Check out Lee's podcast The Uncover Up here⁠.) On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, therapist and social worker Gary Direnfeld chats about how to navigate estrangement and falling out that happens with families, and whether you should air your family trouble online. Social psychology researcher Savannah Adams explains how some moral acts matter more than others. Toronto-based comedian Natalie Norman talks about whether the recent 2016 throwback photo trend is annoying, weighs in on an 'Am I the A-hole?' dilemma, and explores what to do when you're in a relationship but your coworker is attractive. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:33) Esther Walker (10:00) Lee Kuhnle pt. 1 (20:00) Lee Kuhnle pt. 2 (30:00) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (39:50) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (49:50) Savannah Adams (59:50) Natalie Norman pt. 1 (1:09:50) Natalie Norman pt. 2 (1:19:18) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Technology and culture correspondent ⁠Katie Notopoulos⁠ reveals ⁠the craze with TV show Heated Rivalry and how its fans have taken over the internet⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Future-of-work reporter ⁠⁠Tim Paradis⁠ shares ⁠how big tech companies are handling fears of lost productivity with AI: by forcing employees to show their work⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Associate professor of psychiatry in clinical research ⁠Kathrine Bang Madsen⁠ gives details of how ⁠ADHD diagnoses among mothers surge in the years following childbirth⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Media and tech reporter ⁠Sydney Bradley⁠ explains how ⁠party invite app Partiful is becoming the new Tinder⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Technology and culture correspondent Katie Notopoulos reveals the craze with TV show Heated Rivalry and how its fans have taken over the internet. Media and tech reporter Sydney Bradley explains how party invite app Partiful is becoming the new Tinder. Future-of-work reporter ⁠Tim Paradis shares how big tech companies are handling fears of lost productivity with AI: by forcing employees to show their work. Associate professor of psychiatry in clinical research Kathrine Bang Madsen gives details of how ADHD diagnoses among mothers surge in the years following childbirth. Cybersecurity expert ⁠Francis Syms covers stories: Smart glasses are trying to break up with your phone; and Ontario Premier calls Chinese EVs 'spy cars'. Professor of atrocity prevention Eric Wiebelhaus-Brahm and associate professor of justice studies Arnaud Kurze describe how a hashtag on social media can be a powerful tool to prevent atrocities. Marketing professor ⁠Freeman Wu⁠ shares details of ⁠his study suggesting taking photos at live events can come at a social cost⁠. Organizational behavior professor ⁠Soo Min Toh⁠ explains ⁠why after a long day at work, you can go ahead and watch some TV⁠. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:26) Katie Notopoulos (00:00) Sydney Bradley (00:00) Tim Paradis (00:00) Kathrine Bang Madsen (39:50) Francis Syms (49:50) Eric Wiebelhaus-Brahm & Arnaud Kurze (59:50) Freeman Wu (1:09:50) Soo Min Toh (1:19:08) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Linguistics professor ⁠Nicole Rosen⁠ explains ⁠slanguage and how '6-7' makes sense even though it means nothing⁠, and answers David's linguistics questions regarding accents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Media personality ⁠⁠Caitlin Green⁠⁠ brings up ⁠how creepy AI can be at the hands of celebrity super-fans⁠. Listen to Caitlin co-hosting The Jann Arden Podcast here⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlie Keil⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠The Cinema Studies Institute⁠ and David consider whether taking political positions is dangerous for figures in entertainment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Food science professor ⁠Maria Corradini⁠ (and oven temperature scientist) describes ⁠the temperature required for the perfect cookie⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Linguistics professor Nicole Rosen explains slanguage and how '6-7' makes sense even though it means nothing, and answers David's linguistics questions regarding accents. Food science professor Maria Corradini (and oven temperature scientist) describes the temperature required for the perfect cookie. ⁠Charlie Keil⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠The Cinema Studies Institute and David consider whether taking political positions is dangerous for figures in entertainment. Media personality ⁠Caitlin Green⁠ brings up how creepy AI can be at the hands of celebrity super-fans. (⁠⁠Listen to Caitlin co-hosting The Jann Arden Podcast here⁠⁠.) Developmental psychologist Yalda T. Uhls reveals how youth rank safety as top priority. Data science researcher Christian Hotz-Behofsits describes his innovative new tool that draws on emojis. Economics and social policy professor Nikki Shure explains how the graduate pay premium is two thirds lower for young women than previously thought. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:42) Nicole Rosen pt. 1 (10:00) Nicole Rosen pt. 2 (20:00) Maria Corradini (30:00) Charlie Keil (39:50) Caitlin Green (49:50) Yalda T. Uhls (59:50) Christian Hotz-Behofsits (1:09:50) Nikki Shure (1:17:32) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gastroenterologist and professional fart demystifier ⁠Dr. Wendi LeBrett⁠ answers David's questions on passing gas and explains some of the science behind tooting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professor of biobehavioral health ⁠Dr. Orfeu Buxton⁠ reveals how ⁠fragmented sleep predicts slower mental processing speed the next day in older adults⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices