Episodes

  • FULL EPISODE: A Dangerous Run-In With Crabs - May 28, 2026

    FULL EPISODE: A Dangerous Run-In With Crabs - May 28, 2026
    May 29 2026
    It's Time For Technology Time with tech analyst Carmi Levy who covers these stories: Study shows data centers could make neighborhoods hotter; The dark patterns keeping you from opting out of data sharing are darker than ever; The neighborhood watch has given way to AI surveillance; FBI seeks US-wide access to license plate cameras, wants data in near real time; and Trump Mobile investigating potential exposure of would-be customers' personal information. For the ambiguously named Vet Talk or Pet Talk, veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford chats about his recent trip to Jamaica and goes over the following animal science items: Study finds more than 84% of dogs show signs of fear and anxiety; and Dog daycare leptospirosis outbreak in Los Angeles reveals broader public health risks. Physicist Alexandre Morozov takes a fresh look at the prisoner's dilemma which shows hope for cooperation. Marie-Elisabeth Pihl who researches friendship discusses friend-making and why so many adults find themselves lonely. Joining The Last Show's around the world travel series is Dan Auker from Barry's Car Barn, who details why Intercourse is great for the whole family... Intercourse, Pennsylvania, that is. Marine mammal scientist and cognitive psychology professor Diana Reiss shares how a beluga whale showed a sign of intelligence once thought unique to humans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • The Female-Only Fish That Keeps On Cloning

    The Female-Only Fish That Keeps On Cloning
    May 28 2026
    It's science news with professor ⁠Jesse Rogerson⁠ covering: AI slop is flooding science publishing, and one major site is fighting back⁠; We finally know how an all-female fish keeps cloning itself⁠; and NASA begins phase 1 of building its Moon base, and here's the full plan⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • Icing Injuries Makes the Pain Linger Longer

    Icing Injuries Makes the Pain Linger Longer
    May 28 2026
    Neuroscientist and professor ⁠Jeffrey Mogil⁠ reveals that ⁠icing an injury may make pain last twice as long⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • Handling Teenage Rites of Passage

    Handling Teenage Rites of Passage
    May 28 2026
    For Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, therapist and social worker ⁠Gary Direnfeld⁠ and David chat about teenage rites of passage, and how to handle them as a parent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • The Backrooms: The Mysterious Abandoned Spaces

    The Backrooms: The Mysterious Abandoned Spaces
    May 28 2026
    Consumer culture studies lecturer ⁠Sophie James⁠ and professor ⁠James Cronin⁠ discuss ⁠Backrooms: odd abandoned spaces and the dark tourism of them emerging online⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • You're Wrong About Fasting: It Doesn't Melt Your Brain

    You're Wrong About Fasting: It Doesn't Melt Your Brain
    May 28 2026
    Psychology researcher ⁠Christoph Bamberg⁠ explains how ⁠you're probably wrong about fasting, as it may not have a negative impact on your brainpower⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • FULL EPISODE: Moon Base, Phase One, Go! - May 27, 2026

    FULL EPISODE: Moon Base, Phase One, Go! - May 27, 2026
    May 28 2026
    It's science news with professor Jesse Rogerson covering: AI slop is flooding science publishing, and one major site is fighting back; We finally know how an all-female fish keeps cloning itself; and NASA begins phase 1 of building its Moon base, and here's the full plan. Psychology researcher Christoph Bamberg explains how you're probably wrong about fasting, as it may not have a negative impact on your brainpower. Consumer culture studies lecturer Sophie James and professor James Cronin discuss Backrooms: odd abandoned spaces and the dark tourism of them emerging online. For Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, therapist and social worker Gary Direnfeld and David chat about teenage rites of passage, and how to handle them as a parent. Neuroscientist and professor Jeffrey Mogil reveals that icing an injury may make pain last twice as long. Organizational psychology professor Andrea Bazzoli outlines how small financial changes can have big impact on stress. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:01) Jesse Rogerson pt. 1 (10:00) Jesse Rogerson pt. 2 (20:00) Christoph Bamberg (30:00) Sophie James & James Cronin (39:50) Gary Direnfeld pt. 1 (49:50) Gary Direnfeld pt. 2 (59:50) Jeffrey Mogil (1:09:50) Andrea Bazzoli (1:19:04) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Smart Beluga Whale Passes the Mirror Test

    Smart Beluga Whale Passes the Mirror Test
    May 27 2026
    Marine mammal scientist and cognitive psychology professor ⁠Diana Reiss⁠ shares how ⁠a beluga whale showed a sign of intelligence once thought unique to humans⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins