This Is Going Well, I Think With David Cooper

History of science professor ⁠Marga Vicedo⁠ discusses ⁠the (mostly) positive impact of Mattel's new Autistic Barbie⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, therapist and social worker ⁠Gary Direnfeld⁠ goes over the birthday blues and how to manage travel stress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For science news, professor Jesse Rogerson covers: An ancient wolf cub's last meal just rewrote the woolly rhino extinction story; Chimps reveal why teenagers are notorious for risky behaviors; and Record-breaking asteroid spins so fast it should tear itself apart. Jesse and David field a listener question about black holes that extends deep into the 'noodle-verse'. (Got a science question for The Last Show? Leave a voicemail at ⁠1-888-505-6644⁠.) History of science professor Marga Vicedo discusses the (mostly) positive impact of Mattel's new Autistic Barbie. For Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, therapist and social worker Gary Direnfeld goes over the birthday blues and how to manage travel stress. Toronto-based comedian Natalie Norman gives a visual demonstration of red lipstick theory (it's hard to see on a podcast),and weighs in on one couple's bathroom-based 'Am I the A-hole?' dilemma. Physics and astronomy professor ⁠Daniel Oblak⁠ explains how ⁠we emit a visible light that vanishes when we die⁠. David h

Marketing professor ⁠Freeman Wu⁠ shares details of ⁠his study suggesting taking photos at live events can come at a social cost⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Addictions counselor ⁠⁠⁠Yonah Budd⁠ and David chat about ⁠a 2025 report from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Conspiracy Corner, professor of conspiracy studies Nathan Radke gives an overview of ⁠the notorious doll Annabelle and its handler Dan Rivera⁠, as well as the haunted doll industry as a whole. Check out Nathan's show The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ from London, England and David discuss autonomous vehicles and ⁠the Waymo passenger who fled one after it drove on light rail tracks in Phoenix⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Educator and author ⁠Laura Danger⁠ describes weaponized incompetence, ⁠the unpaid job many women shoulder in relationships, and how to make things more fair⁠. Check out Laura's book No More Mediocre here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foreign correspondent Tony Five from London, England and David discuss autonomous vehicles and the Waymo passenger who fled one after it drove on light rail tracks in Phoenix. Marketing professor Freeman Wu shares details of his study suggesting taking photos at live events can come at a social cost. Educator and author Laura Danger describes weaponized incompetence, the unpaid job many women shoulder in relationships, and how to make things more fair. (Check out Laura's book No More Mediocre here.) For Conspiracy Corner, professor of conspiracy studies Nathan Radke gives an overview of the notorious doll Annabelle and its handler Dan Rivera, as well as the haunted doll industry as a whole. (Check out Nathan's show The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast here.) Addictions counselor ⁠⁠Yonah Budd and David chat about a 2025 report from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Psychology researcher Gavin Vance reveals details of a study linking men's higher intelligence to fewer abusive relationship behaviors. Segm

David has both Niagara Falls, Ontario mayor ⁠Jim Diodati⁠ and travel writer ⁠Emily Pogue⁠ on the show. David tries (and fails) to generate controversy, asking Emily to apologize directly to Jim for having ⁠written that her favorite side of Niagara Falls is the US one⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Media personality ⁠Caitlin Green⁠ goes over the ⁠2026 Golden Globes and its winners⁠, outfits, controversies, and more. Listen to Caitlin as co-host of The Jann Arden Podcast here⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UK-based foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five⁠ enthusiastically reports on ⁠London's No Trousers Tube Ride⁠ and ⁠the woman accused of swimming nude in her neighbor's pond/pool while 'trying to be a mermaid'⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Associate professor of public affairs ⁠Stephen Neely⁠ reveals that ⁠Gen Z reports very high anxiety levels as their screen time increases⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Organizational behavior professor ⁠Soo Min Toh⁠ explains ⁠why after a long day at work, you can go ahead and watch some TV⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UK-based foreign correspondent Tony Five enthusiastically reports on London's No Trousers Tube Ride and the woman accused of swimming nude in her neighbor's pond/pool while 'trying to be a mermaid'. David has both Niagara Falls, Ontario mayor Jim Diodati and travel writer Emily Pogue on the show. David tries (and fails) to generate controversy, asking Emily to apologize directly to Jim for having written that her favorite side of Niagara Falls is the US one. Organizational behavior professor Soo Min Toh explains why after a long day at work, you can go ahead and watch some TV. Media personality Caitlin Green goes over the 2026 Golden Globes and its winners, outfits, controversies, and more. (⁠Listen to Caitlin as co-host of The Jann Arden Podcast here⁠.) Associate professor of public affairs Stephen Neely reveals that Gen Z reports very high anxiety levels as their screen time increases. Business studies lecturer Nelly Liyanagamage proposes that board game Catan can make you a better strategist. Marketing pro

Physics and astronomy professor ⁠Daniel Oblak⁠ explains how ⁠we emit a visible light that vanishes when we die⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Timothy Schultz⁠ – host of podcast ⁠Lottery, Dreams, and Fortune⁠ – describes what it was really like to win a $28M lottery jackpot at age 21 while working at a gas station. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Communication professor ⁠Lindsay Duede⁠ details how ⁠adults with ADHD crave more relationship support but often feel shortchanged⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Hawkins⁠ from ⁠The Canberra School of Government⁠ proposes that ⁠we can learn economics from Star Trek⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Science writer ⁠Rachael Funnell⁠ gives the scoop on ⁠why our pets eat grass⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices