This Is Going Well, I Think With David Cooper

Today, it's Chicago-based food writer Dennis Lee, the creator of Food Is Stupid. Dennis asks David how he's been since they last spoke. Then, the overarching topic for a serious conversation: What does it mean to do something as a creative? (The two get sidetrack down a smell-based rabbit hole.) Dennis shares how he got started as an independent creator. They talk about how comparing yourself to others is a trap. Dennis somehow relates a deep discussion about creativity to creating an insane sandwich containing every possible ingredient... the pain au pain. Robots taking over our jobs comes up. The show ends with a couple of humblebrags and a ponderance on poop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty joins David as he goes off about bad first impressions. Samantha talks about the Netflix series The Ultimatum: Queer Love. The two go over what "compersion" means, as well as other topics in polyamory and non-monogamy. They dive into some silly stuff, like a game of Would You Rather? Sex Edition, and have fun with "eggcorns." The conversation then turns to an interesting question: Would you rather problematic comedy not exist, or are you fine with simply not supporting it? And an even more important question arises: Is Larry David sexy? Samantha discusses how she's living a Celibacy Light™ lifestyle, and the duo resolve to stay in better touch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Therapy Thursdays... on a Thursday?! Social worker Gary Direnfeld catches up with David without realizing the podcast has started. Then, there's an update on the Direnfeld v. Electrolux saga. Afterwards, Gary gives us insight into a harrowing hit-and-run car accident he was the victim of - he's okay! David mentions how his therapist blindsided him by suggesting he stop drinking non-alcoholic beer. Gary ends the show by sharing an anecdote about the difference between feeling unsafe and uncomfortable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, an interview with the eccentric, elusive, and erotic fiction writer Chuck Tingle takes place. With titles such as Creamed In The Butt By My Handsome Living Corn, Chuck has become a cult figure in the wacky world of the Internet. He is here to spread an important message: love is real. Chuck explains what the "Tingleverse" is and how he navigates various timelines. He enlightens David about the meaning of a buckaroo. We delve into the story of his frozen wife, Barbara. He elaborates on the four categories of erotic fiction he writes (with each eliciting a tingle down your spine). We gain insight into his perspectives on tolerance and intolerance. Chuck touches upon his creative process, and he and David discuss neurodivergency. The interview end with Chuck recommending where people can start exploring his extensive body of work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Insane footage of a footage of a Royal Caribbean cruise passenger surviving a fall from the 10th floor deck prompts David to discuss why on Earth anyone would ever go on one of the things. Broadcaster and cruise enthusiast Iain Grant of Ask The Experts joins for that conversation. The discussion also hits some wacky notes: anal fissures (of course), circumcision, and swingers. The episode ends with Iain confronting David about interviewing a "stripper clown." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight, a mini-episode! David's hoping to bring interactivity to This Is Going Well, I Think. David shares what he misses about having a more interactive show and ponders how to bring and element of it to this one. If you have any thoughts or ideas on the subject, email David at david@jew.pizza. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Things begin with Tony Five berating David for showing up late to the podcast taping. Tony brings up how the UK's civil servants are coming out against bullying. The two attack the deep question, "Why are people prejudiced?" – only they do it in the dumbest possible way. David shares what he thought when he broke the news that Russia had invaded Ukraine on commercial radio. The conversation turns to "selective outrage" in the media. David likens the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to his divorce. Then, another deep question arises: "If you gave children weapons, would they behave as badly as adults?" The duo discuss why doom scrolling may be a terrible idea. The show ends with a cliffhanger: "Is poo racist?" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Things are obviously not going well. Whatever this is, it involves fungus. Promise! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford engages with David, discussing the differences between being a doctor for animals vs. people. During their conversation, anal fissures come up (of course), leading to a discussion about an organ that many animals possess but humans do not: anal glands. They also discuss his film Dr. Cliff Worldwide Vet, which will be screened at the NYC TV Festival on July 17, 2023. Then a serious discussion. In the context of Hurricane Katrina and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: If you help pets, you help people. Cliff shares his personal journey of combining his roles as a veterinarian and a performer. Dr. Cliff then flips the script and interviews David, who shares his experiences as a Canadian living in the US. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evolutionary biology and science expert Dan Riskin confesses to being a listener of this podcast. He and David discuss astronaut Chris Hadfield. David then claims that Dan said the nicest thing anyone's ever said about him. Dan shares about his time working with Craig Ferguson and the Discovery Channel. The conversation turns to what it means to "do the work" vs. receiving recognition for your work. David shares why the following quote means so much to him: "You have the right to work, but only for the work's sake. You don’t have the right to the fruits of the work." (That’s Bhagavad Gita, by the way.) David forgets a word and panics. Finally, it's science time. The stories covered: If you're not a fast thinker, you might be a better thinker; Scientists may have found the neurological basis of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder; and Judges make punishments more harsh when there’s a longer delay before punishment. David remembers the word he was looking for: ambivalent. (No show tomorrow for July 4th. See y

Things are getting spicy! David is joined by Isabella Mise, Senior Director of Communications from Ashley Madison ostensibly to talk about the top cities for summer affairs, but things quickly end up going a little deeper. The two talk about extramarital affairs and non-monogamy. They discuss how to be discreet and what it means to conduct an affair with "integrity." Should monogamous relationships be the default? Find out all that and more on This Is Going Well, I Think! Oh, and David somehow manages to work his Jewish mother into the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's cats, cats, cats with biology professor Dr. Jonathan Losos. He's the author of The Cat's Meow: How Cats Evolved from the Savanna to Your Sofa (available wherever books are sold). David and him discuss why cats make the sounds they do, the domestication of cats, and feline behavior. They share a little bit about their own furry friends. Because what interview would be complete without David mentioning his own pet, Tomato? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Tony Five shares a little bit about his job in drug enforcement – wait, is Tony a NARC?! That story involves being in the middle of a notorious British murder case. (This murder brought to you by Ring™ cameras.) After that, the two "educate" each other on their respective national politics. Tony then brings the content: according to British PM Rishi Sunak, China poses the biggest threat to the world. Do these two idiot agree? Listen to find out! Then, could your cars' ECU (electronic control unit) be spying on you? State-sponsored spy viruses have infected consumer electronics before. David starts talking about his cat, and the topic of rat kings abruptly ends the episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Science expert Dan Riskin joins David to confess he listens to the show. They go over the introduction music for the show, which leads to a spacetime odyssey about a voicemail from David's mom and an autotune remix. Other topics covered: Where an unborn child's poop goes; How your gut's microbiome contributes to your health; Heart attacks are more likely on Mondays; The post lunar landing quartine measures were a bunch of BS; ...and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Natasha Vinik joins David and gets some disappointing news regarding Canadian celebrity Carly Rae Jepsen. Natasha, having recently come back from a wedding, the two discuss the topic of matrimony. Then, it's cats on planes. After that, it's science hour—Are we living in a simulation? The next topic is nudity. Did you grow up in a naked household? Do you go to naked stuff? David somehow manages to steer the conversation towards his gastro-intestinal issues. Things get ridiculous when they explore how fringe conspiracy theories can become linked to certain communities. The show ends abruptly because of Banana Bread and Natasha's mother. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David's away on vacation all week so we're opening up the archive. Here's a call-in radio show with David, Tony Five, and Tony Tedesco. A segment called Sea Predator Aquarium evolved out of thin air, based on a ridiculous business idea – don't sue us, Shark Tank! (The concept eventually came to be called The Cod Pod). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David's away on vacation all week so we're opening up the archive. Here's the first time he ever called his mother live on the radio on BMIR 94.5 FM (Burning Man Information Radio). This clip has everything. Well mostly everything - it has swingers and David's mother revealing his childhood toilet habits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David's away on vacation all week so we're opening up the archive. Here's an interview with Chicago-based food writer Dennis Lee on how he cooked ramen... in his dishwasher. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David's away on vacation all week so we're opening up the archive. Here's an interview with veterinarian Dr. Uri Burstyn (of "Squish That Cat" fame) on a study that says experienced cat owners may be giving their cats too much affection - but those researchers may have got it wrong! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David's away on vacation all week so we're opening up the archive. Here's an interview with astronaut Chris Hadfield after the release of his book, The Apollo Murders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices