EPISODE · Aug 6, 2025 · 1H 27M
Being on Reality TV: Pros & Cons - August 5, 2025
from The Last Show with David Cooper · host David Cooper
It's back to the basics of bird-related news with foreign correspondent Tony Five and an almost breaking story (from 2016): Angry seagull terrorizes Tesco, causes evacuation after perching atop pet food aisle. Psychology researcher Emiliana Simon-Thomas explains how simple micro‑actions can boost psychological well‑being. On Vet Talk with Dr. Cliff Redford – or is it Pet Talk? – David and Cliff cover: Pet owners warned of ticks transmitting Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever; Genetic test detects early signs of kidney disease in cats; and Boy injured when octopus grabbed his arm at Texas aquarium. (Check out Cliff's podcast here.) Former Canadian Bachelor Bachelor [sic] Brad Smith discusses the pros and cons of being on reality TV. Giselle Rodriguez Greenwood shares how her 17-year-old wasn't excited about being able to drive, and that she understands his hesitation. Alicia Berkelmans from Ontario, Canada's London Bicycle Café describes the 'bug burgers' on their menu. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Tony Five (09:59) Emiliana Simon-Thomas (19:59) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (29:59) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (39:49) Brad Smith pt. 1 (49:49) Brad Smith pt. 2 (59:49) Giselle Rodriguez Greenwood (1:09:49) Alicia Berkelmans (1:19:00) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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It's back to the basics of bird-related news with foreign correspondent Tony Five and an almost breaking story (from 2016): Angry seagull terrorizes Tesco, causes evacuation after perching atop pet food aisle. Psychology researcher Emiliana Simon-Thomas explains how simple micro‑actions can boost psychological well‑being. On Vet Talk with Dr. Cliff Redford – or is it Pet Talk? – David and Cliff cover: Pet owners warned of ticks transmitting Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever; Genetic test detects early signs of kidney disease in cats; and Boy injured when octopus grabbed his arm at Texas aquarium. (Check out Cliff's podcast here.) Former Canadian Bachelor Bachelor [sic] Brad Smith discusses the pros and cons of being on reality TV. Giselle Rodriguez Greenwood shares how her 17-year-old wasn't excited about being able to drive, and that she understands his hesitation. Alicia Berkelmans from Ontario, Canada's London Bicycle Café describes the 'bug burgers' on their menu. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Tony Five (09:59) Emiliana Simon-Thomas (19:59) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (29:59) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (39:49) Brad Smith pt. 1 (49:49) Brad Smith pt. 2 (59:49) Giselle Rodriguez Greenwood (1:09:49) Alicia Berkelmans (1:19:00) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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