This Is Going Well, I Think With David Cooper

Host David Cooper returns from vacation at The Burning Man festival⁠ and discusses it with foreign correspondent ⁠Tony Five. On ⁠Noah vs. The Unknown⁠, TV personality ⁠Noah Cappe⁠ and David chat about the strange Tunguska event. Future-of-work reporter ⁠Tim Paradis describes how applying for jobs has never been easier and why that's a problem. Senior economics reporter Juliana Kaplan shares how millennials and Gen Z in their first jobs out of college might actually tell the story of the economy. David celebrates his 6 years of sobriety from alcohol with addiction expert Yonah Budd. Psychology and AI researcher David Saeteros reveals the catch with AI's personality-reading powers. Sociology researcher Zosia Cooper explains that Gen Z is the most investment-savvy generation. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:46) Tony Five pt. 1 (10:00) Tony Five pt. 2 (20:00) Noah Cappe (30:00) Tim Paradis (39:50) Juliana Kaplan (49:50) Yonah Budd (59:50) David Saeteros (1:09:50) Zosia Cooper

Today's guests with fill-in host Caitlin Green: Carmi Levi Lori Dyan Lisa Rideout Tracy & Martina Dr. Lee Kuhnle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight on The Last Show, Caitlin Green is in for David Cooper

On today’s episode of The Last Show with David Cooper, guest host Caitlin Green takes the mic for a mix of humor, culture, and big ideas. UK Correspondent Tony 5 joins for the first-ever round of Happy, Sad or Mad and a chat about the comfort shows we can’t stop watching. TikTok star, comedian, and drag performer Tom Hearn drops in to talk about his viral Ina Garten impressions and the evolving world of digital comedy in 2025. Caitlin also speaks with Jason Comely, creator of the social self-help game Rejection Therapy, about how facing rejection can actually change your life. And finally, cultural historian Christopher Gleason shares insights from his book American Poly and explains why polyamory is having such a moment in pop culture. Important Links: https://www.rejectiontherapy.com/about-rejection-therapy https://global.oup.com/academic/product/american-poly-9780197659144?cc=ca&lang=en& https://www.isthattomhearn.com https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2024/01/01/american-poly-christopher-gleason-bo

It’s Fun and Frivolity Friday on The Last Show! Caitlin Green is in for David Cooper and kicks things off with media personality, podcaster, and TikTok star Jax Irwin, who shares the story behind the runaway success of her East Coast Cold Calls and what it’s like being a digital creator in 2025. Then, entertainment host and podcaster Danielle Graham joins to unpack the latest Taylor Swift fan theories — yes, including that Super Bowl rumor. Next, if you’re desperate for a decent night’s rest, sleep expert Alanna McGinn offers advice and science-backed tips to finally help you sleep better. And finally, therapist Laurel Van Der Toorn breaks down the trending therapy term EMDR — what it means, how it works, and why people are talking about it. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:20) Jax Irwin pt. 1 (10:00) Jax Irwin pt. 2 (20:00) Danielle Graham pt. 1 (30:00) Danielle Graham pt. 2 (39:50) Alanna McGinn pt. 1 (49:50) Alanna McGinn pt. 2 (59:50) Laurel Van Der Toorn pt. 1 (1:09:50) L

Caitlin Green guest hosts The Last Show with David Cooper with a jam-packed episode. Tonight: what graysexual really means in dating, why having a signature dish makes you more attractive in relationships, and how celebrity deepfake scams are costing people real money. We’ll also cover what parents need to know about the dangers of Roblox and chatbots, the latest on workplace burnout, and how summer camp benefits kids by building resilience and easing anxiety. Guests: Food lover, influencer and former America’s Test Kitchen Contestant, Robbie Guevarra Sex educator, Samantha Bitty Tech Journalist, Carmi Levy Tech & Work Journalist, Matt Alston Opinion Editor, Deborah Dundas Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:00) Robbie Guevarra pt. 1 (10:00) Robbie Guevarra pt. 2 (20:00) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (30:00) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (39:50) Samantha Bitty (49:50) Matt Alston pt. 1 (59:50) Matt Alston pt. 2 (1:09:50) Deborah Dundas (1:18:59) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Vis

It’s a wild ride across accents, animals, and awkward vacations. Our UK Correspondent Tony 5 breaks down British slang and the country’s endless fascination with the Royal Family. Therapist Gary Direnfeld joins to unpack a viral TikTok about a woman who showed up solo to an anti-loneliness event — and what it says about connection today. Dr. Cliff Redford stops by to talk Ozempic…for dogs?! Plus the strange world of pet bugs in Japan. And finally, travel host and writer Natalie Preddie shares secret destinations the rich don’t want you to know about, and the golden rules for avoiding cringe-tourist status on holiday. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (00:58) Caitlin Green & Tony Five (20:00) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (30:00) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (39:50) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (49:50) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (59:50) Natalie Preddie pt. 1 (1:09:50) Natalie Preddie pt. 2 (1:19:05) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Along with foreign correspondent Tony Five, David introduces media personality Caitlin Green who will be filling in until David returns on September 5th. (Check out Caitlin as co-host on The Jann Arden Podcast here.) Tony and David tell Caitlin their "meet-cute" story. Communication studies professor ⁠Dr. Paul Schrodt⁠ goes over ⁠his research showing that when parents get involved in their kids' love lives, it can go sideways⁠. Social psychology researcher ⁠Amanda Szczesniak⁠ explains ⁠her study simulating ghosting, revealing why it's so damaging⁠. Computational neuroscientist ⁠Dr. Maria Balaet⁠ shares ⁠her study linking psychedelic use to mental health recovery in times of crisis⁠. Psychology professor ⁠Dr. Kenneth DeMarree⁠ extols ⁠the benefits of listening well⁠. Philosophy professor ⁠Dr. Neil McArthur⁠ explains ⁠why we shouldn't judge someone for taking an AI lover⁠. Evolutionary psychologist ⁠Dr. Andrew Thomas⁠ explains that ⁠people judge a potential partner's sexual history by timing, not total number⁠.

David talks about his upcoming vacation to the Burning Man event with foreign correspondent Tony Five. Dr. Isaiah Kletenik⁠ from Harvard Medical School describes ⁠how an injury to specific brain connections might explain some people's criminal behavior⁠. Swedish psychologist ⁠Katarina Blom⁠ from NBC's ⁠The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning⁠ walks Tony Five through how he might approach helping his mother downsize on her items before she passes – through Swedish death cleaning. Environmental scientist Dan McCamish describes ⁠how to spot tarantulas and avoid getting bit during mating season⁠. Professor ⁠Jay Zagorsky⁠ from Boston University's Questrom School of Business explains ⁠what personalized pricing is, and how you can avoid it⁠. Assisistant professor of psychology Dr. Jillian O'Connor reveals that ⁠voice pitch influences who we trust with money⁠. Freelance writer ⁠Tayla Blaire⁠ explains that ⁠she's highly organized and productive, so her ADHD diagnosis at age 32 surprised some people⁠. Segments:

David tells foreign correspondent Tony Five about his upcoming trip to Burning Man. Marketing professor Kaitlin Woolley explains what really keeps people committed to long-term goals. Reporter from Business Insider ⁠Julia Pugachevsky⁠ gives insight into fawning, Gen Z's new fight-or-flight response. Matthew Carlson of YouTube channel Canned Fish Files describes what it's like to be a canned fish influencer. Reporter Andy Takagi shares how a stray cat helped him leave his basement and face the world again. David interviews street-level gang interventionist and street outreach worker Anthony Goulet about his career. Melissa Millett chats about being an animal trainer. For Sex, Et Cetera, sexual health and consent educator ⁠Samantha Bitty⁠ and David go over how to stay friends with a broken up couple. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:56) Tony Five (09:59) Kaitlin Woolley (19:59) Julia Pugachevsky (29:59) Matthew Carlson & Tony Five (39:49) Andy Takagi (49:49) Anthony Goulet (59:49

First, it's breaking frivolous Baby Shark lawsuit news with media personality Caitlin Green and foreign correspondent Tony Five. (Listen to Caitlin as co-host of The Jann Arden Podcast here.) Psychology researcher Dr. Emily Cross explains that romantic relationships can help men recognize sexism. Max Eddy from Wirecutter describes how he tried, and failed, to disappear from the internet. Population health researcher Dr. Anna Kenyon makes a science-backed case for doing nothing and shares how letting your mind wander can reset your brain. On It's Time For Technology Time, Carmi Levy covers tech industry stories: Researchers made a social media platform where every user was AI and the bots ended up at war; ChatGPT-4o is coming back after massive GPT-5 backlash; AOL's dial-up internet still exists, but not for much longer; Perplexity makes longshot $34.5 billion offer for Chrome; Perplexity accused of scraping websites that explicitly blocked it; and A Space Invaders movie is happening. Chicago-based performance

In the United Kingdom, foreign correspondent Tony Five covers the odd way his government is telling people to save water during a national drought. Senior correspondent at Business Insider Emily Stewart describes the rise of 'friend socialism'. Glenn Garrard of Eric Hill Acres Farm tells David and Tony about their barnyard bachelor donkey Hank who's gone viral. On Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, Gary Direnfeld discusses how to get ready to send your kids off for the first time. Then it's either Pet Talk or Vet Talk (unclear) with veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford and top stories: Why cats and dogs eat grass; Pet dogs fail to favor generous people over selfish ones in tests; and Vets settle debate on which breeds first-time dog owners should never get. Biological and clinical psychology researcher Johannes Finke reveals that frequent pornography users are less sensitive to sexual cues. Behavioral science researcher Dr. Monica Wadhwa explains how conservatives are more receptive to AI-generated recommendations t

Radioactive jellyfish who shut down a nuclear plant are covered by David and foreign correspondent Tony Five. (Okay, maybe not radioactive exactly.) Dr. Søren Dinesen Østergaard goes over his predictions about ChatGPT psychosis and what can be done now that cases of it have appeared. Future-of-work reporter Tim Paradis says that robots can't schmooze and describes why extroverts may thrive in an AI-filled workplace. Economy reporter Allie Kelly reveals how Gen Z's career cliff is worse for young men than women. Professor of communication Dr. Amanda Denes explains how in experiments scientists observed synchronized oxytocin in couples after sex. Psychology researcher Louana Denogent outlines how narcissists report high emotional intelligence but perform worse on objective tests of it. Tony Five and David interview artist Matthias Garff about how – using found materials – he brought the birds of Central Park to life. Tony and David take advice du toilette on Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY).

David and foreign correspondent Tony Five riff about a man who – after consulting ChatGPT – chose to swap eating salt for sodium bromide and suffered psychosis. Aki Ito from Business Insider explains the quiet part that AT&T CEO said out loud: workplace loyalty is dead. Dr. Mickey Langlais goes into his research on why people stay in 'situationships'. On Conspiracy Corner, Nathan Radke reveals what Brazil's Varginha UFO incident can teach us about myth creation. (Nathan's podcast The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast can be found here.) Writer Alli Kushner describes how everyone expects women to be the 'default' parent, despite men being just as capable at parenting. Street performer Alien Toronto (or Olga) crashes the show with an unusual tarot reading for David. Cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Nicole Rheinheimer explains that infants show lower stress when carried by mothers instead of being in a stroller. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Tony Five (09:59) Aki Ito (19:59) Dr. Mickey Langlais

Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David's top story: Unlicensed doctor found guilty of performing invasive medical exams in his home. Professor Jay Zagorsky from Boston University's Questrom School of Business explains what personalized pricing is, and how you can avoid it. Then, it's Noah Cappe's top five most compelling alien abduction stories on Noah vs. The Unknown. Freelance writer Nicole Johnson describes how she was parented with fear and how she tried to do things differently with her kids, but the results were the same. Professor of political science Susan Banducci shares her study on how female election candidates are less likely to be retweeted and receive media coverage. Professor of international politics Nicola Pratt discusses how party tourism promotes and permits predatory behavior. ⁠Dr. Louise Hecker⁠ from Baylor College of Medicine reveals that ⁠magic mushrooms help aging mice not just live longer but also look better⁠. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Tony Five (09:59)