🎙️ The Last Show with Caitlin Green (in for David Cooper)

💔 UK correspondent Tony 5 takes us inside the hellscape of online dating. From horrifying profile pics to romance scams and the bizarre trend of “shrekking.”

🌍 Media personality Meredith Shaw unpacks big trending headlines: a Polish CEO becoming the internet’s main character, Cracker Barrel’s rebrand gone wrong, and why Nelly Furtado is still iconic.

💄 Beauty editor turned podcaster Jill Dunn dives into fall beauty trends, the Sephora haul culture stressing parents out, and the billion-dollar rise of celebrity brands.

💼 And journalist Matt Alston breaks down the 13 types of terrible bosses, plus not-so-surprising research on why working from home may actually boost engagement.

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📝 Episode Synopsis:

Caitlin Green is in for David Cooper and we’re covering it all — from beauty 💉 to banking 💰 to the big screen 🍿.

    •    First, we dig into the booming world of cosmetic dermatology with the COO of a renowned clinic to learn which procedures really deliver results — and which to skip.

    •    Then, mortgage broker Ron Butler is back with a fiery take on the state of Canadian housing 🏡.

    •    Sex educator Samantha Bitty joins us to talk about why it might be time to pause ⏸️ your dating apps ❤️📱.

    •    And entertainment reporter Teri Hart kicks things off with a guide to festival season 🎭, TIFF buzz 🎥, and the road to awards season 🏆.

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🎙️ On today’s show with Caitlin Green in for David Cooper:

    •    🇬🇧 UK Correspondent Tony 5 on the pressure to have kids — and the weird world of habit stacking.

    •    📱 Tech expert Carmi Levy breaks down new proposed legislation that could ban social media for anyone under 16.

    •    👵 Professor Steve McCarthy shares the joy and lasting value of being a grandparent.

    •    😂 Comedy duo Greg Vardy & Justine Williamson on the runaway success of their unforgettably unhinged characters Tracy & Martina.

    •    🏜️ And host-turned-field reporter David Cooper checks in live from Burning Man — with tales of dust, orgy domes, and making new friends in the desert.

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🎙️ On today’s show with Caitlin Green in for David Cooper:

·       🇬🇧 Our UK Correspondent Tony Five digs into why we react so irrationally to celebrities

·       🎨 Designer Tiffany Pratt shares easy, creative ways to banish the dreaded “millennial grey” from your home.

·       💸 Personal finance pros Jen Smith & Jill Sirianni (Frugal Friends Podcast) help us talk about money in relationships — without the stress.

·       🌟 Podcast host & media personality Danielle Graham explains how Travis Kelce’s dad managed to steal the spotlight from Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce’s engagement announcement.

·       🎒 Therapist Gary Direnfeld offers advice to help parents (and kids!) stay calm during the back-to-school season.

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🎙️ On today’s show with Caitlin Green in for David Cooper:

    •    🐶 Vet Dr. Cliff Redford on the billion-dollar doodle dog industry (and why it’s booming).

    •    📱 Tech expert Amber Mac on what NOT to post on social media — without scaring you offline.

    •    😴 Dr. Devon Price makes the case for why laziness doesn’t actually exist.

 •    ✈️ Travel host and writer Natalie Preddie

    •    🤯 Professor & conspiracy expert Nathan Radke unpacks the wildest celebrity conspiracies out there.

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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-book-review-more-a-memoir-of-open-marriage-molly-roden-winter

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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