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Condensed Soup
by Lulu Picart
Condensed Soup is your daily 10-minute dose of sharp pop culture, delightful weirdness, and deep-dive comedy — hosted by Broadway veteran, comedian, and educator Lulu Picart. It's part late-night monologue, part backstage hang — all wrapped up in a quick package you can take on your commute, your walk, or your pre-show warmup. Come for the small talk, stay for the big talk.
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Custom shoes for a teen with Weaver-Smith syndrome
It's hard to find good news these days, but we're trying out here! Today: a group of people come together to provide shoes for a teen with a rare growth syndrome. CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity Teen with rare Weaver-Smith syndrome gets custom-designed shoes to fit her size 22 feet (Demetrios Sanders, WXYZ, Mar 5, 2026) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.
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3D-printing with bioluminescent algae
One of the world's most magical sights is bioluminescent algae. Should we be able to harness its power? CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity Bioluminescent algae's blue light harnessed to make 3D-printed shapes (Chris Baraniuk, The Guardian, May 6, 2026) Where to see the world's brightest bioluminescent tides (Lena-Marie Müller, National Geographic, Mar 14, 2025) Living Light: Bioluminescent Art (Interalia Magazine, accessed May 10, 2026) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.
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Sweet corn: summer sweetheart
We're a little crazy for sweet corn around here, both on the dining table and the dessert bar. And now we have a shucking hack! CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity Corn creme brûlée from chef Craig Koketsu (CBS News, May 13, 2017) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in a hotel room.
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Are Cento San Marzano tomatoes fake?
You say tomato, and I say, PROVE IT! A newly proposed class action suit calls out Cento on 'tomato fraud.' CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity Popular Italian food manufacturer sued over alleged 'tomato fraud' (Greta Cross, USA Today, May 7, 2026) Food manufacturer Cento is committing 'tomato fraud,' lawsuit alleges (Mary Cunningham, CBS News, May 7, 2026) Why Everyone Swears by San Marzano Tomatoes (Kristine Brogno, Food52, Aug 8, 2025) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.
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The new elephant habitat at The San Diego Zoo
Some elephants have a fancy new home at the San Diego Zoo! There's even a live stream for you to check. CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity US will start revoking passports for thousands of parents who owe child support, AP learns (Matthew Lee, AP, May 7, 2026) San Diego Zoo launches Elephant Valley live camera (Ben Hooper, UPI, Apr 30, 2026) San Diego Zoo Safari Park Celebrates Official Opening of Elephant Valley (Association of Zoos & Aquariums, Mar 20, 2026) 25 Things You Might Not Know About Elephants (International Elephant Foundation, accessed May 8, 2026) 10 Unforgettable Elephant Facts! (Nat Geo Kids, accessed May 8, 2026) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.
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The Book of Mormon and Broadway fire hazards
An electrical fire has shuttered The Book of Mormon on Broadway -- so it's a perfect time for some dressing room tales about fire hazards..! CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity Electrical fire will keep the Broadway theater that hosts 'The Book of Mormon' closed through May 17 (AP, May 6, 2026) Broadway's The Book of Mormon Cancels More Performances After Theatre Fire (Diep Tran, Logan Culwell-Block, Playbill, May 6, 2026) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.
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F1 drivers may have the solution for 'tech neck'
Formula 1 drivers have to withstand a lot of force during races. If you're suffering from 'tech neck,' that might be very good news. CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity Why the workouts of Formula 1 drivers might help computer users with 'tech neck' (James Ellingworth, AP, Apr 29, 2026) How to Prevent and Fix 'Tech Neck' (New York-Presbyterian Health, Jun 10, 2025) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in a hotel room.
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Should we buy Spirit Airlines?
Spirit Airlines continues to disrupt the airspace! TikToker Hunter Peterson thinks crowdfunding is the answer. CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity TikToker proposes 'let's buy Spirit Airlines.' Thousands want in (Greta Cross and Zach Richter, USA Today, May 4, 2026) Let's Buy Spirit Air (accessed May 4, 2026) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in a hotel room.
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Southwest celebrates retiring Spirit Airlines captain
Captain Jon Jackson was set celebrate his retirement flight on Spirit Airlines, but when the carrier suddenly shut down, Southwest stepped in. CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity Southwest Honors Spirit Captain After His Retirement Flight Was Axed (Abid Habib, Simple Flying, May 3, 2025) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.
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A missing pig statue in North Carolina
A pig statue has gone missing, joining the ranks of other illustrious missing art. Can we rehome it? CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity Have you seen Sir Hamalot? This town hopes to find missing pig statue (Saleen Martin, USA Today, May 1, 2026) A Stolen Roman Statue Sat in an American Museum for 58 Years. Until One Bizarre Clue Gave It Away. (Michael Natale, Popular Mechanics, Apr 28, 2026) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.
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Barefoot life: Chanel's sandal and weightlifting
Do shoes need to cover your feet to be a shoe? And do our feet need shoes at all? Ask some weightlifters. CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity The toes are out, literally. Internet reacts to Chanel's unique sandal (Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, Apr 30, 2026) The Reason Why Some Top Fitness Pros Actually Prefer to Train Barefoot (Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, Jun 24, 2025) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.
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The Met Gala, costumes, and a life in theatre
The Met Gala's 2026 theme is Costume Art -- so we take a little trip down memory lane, and some of my favorite costumes I've worn. Met Gala 2026 theme and dress code, explained (KiMi Robinson, USA Today, Apr 30, 2026) Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 Met Gala (Vogue, Apr 20, 2026) CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.
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A new commemorative passport featuring Trump's portrait
This year marks the 250th anniversary of the United States! You can order a commemorative passport. But you don't have to. CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity Trump portrait to appear in limited 250th anniversary US passports (Kathleen Wong, USA Today, Apr 28, 2026) Far from the original in Philadelphia, these fans hunt for the Liberty Bell replica in each state (Allen G. Breed, AP, Apr 29, 2026) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.
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Sabastian Sawe, Adidas, and the sub-2 hr marathon
We all know the shoes can make the outfit. But can they win you a race? They may have just helped Sabastian Sawe break the 2-hour barrier at the London Marathon. CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity These are the shoes Sabastian Sawe wore to run sub-2 at the 2026 London Marathon (Ben Hobson, Runner's World, Apr 26, 2026) How super shoes — and Sabastian Sawe — redefined the limits of the marathon (Jeff Eisenberg, Yahoo! Sports, Apr 28, 2026) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.
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I spent the night at the LaGuardia Au Bon Pain.
Have you ever breezed onto an airplane with zero luggage? Just a purse and a dream? It's a rush. CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy nutrition! Join the community or just say hello ⬇️ Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.
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Should the U.S. buy failing Spirit Airlines?
Spirit Airlines may be going bankrupt. Wanna buy an airline together? Asking for the taxpayers. Ultra-cheap Spirit tickets raise a risky question for travelers (Zach Richter, USA Today, Apr 24, 2026) U.S. considers using Defense Production Act for Spirit bailout (Allyson Versprille and Bloomberg, Fortune, Apr 25, 2026) Trump says he's considering buying Spirit Airlines 'at the right price.' It might still be a bad deal (Chris Isadore, Donald Judd, CNN, Apr 23, 2026) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.
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The new Jell-ometer measures hockey fan excitement in "jiggles"
Jell-o is a famous American sweet treat brand, but did you know it could also quantify sports fan excitement? The new Jell-ometer is here. JELL-O Introduces the JELL-OMETER: the World's First-Ever Device to Quantifiably Measure Fan Intensity (BusinessWire, Apr 7, 2026) Giant Jell-O measures crowd volume in wobbles (Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science / Yahoo, Apr 7, 2026) 9 Fun Things You Didn't Know About Jell-O (Julia Mullaney, Taste of Home, Jan 14, 2022) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.
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A wild axolotl in the UK?
A British 10-year-old child found a friendly face on a recent walk -- a wild axolotl, the first one ever found in the UK. Axolotl love: British 10-year-old discovers endangered spacers in UK (Drew Pittock, USA Today, Apr 23, 2026) Axolotls: Meet the amphibians that never grow up (Hayley Dunning, Natural History Museum, accessed Apr 24, 2026) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.
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James Ortiz, puppeteer, is eligible for an acting Oscar
James Ortiz, whose puppetry is featured in the film 'Project Hail Mary,' is eligible for an Oscar. Who knew that would be so controversial? An Oscar for Rocky? 'Project Hail Mary' Puppeteer James Ortiz Is Eligible for Best Supporting Actor (Clayton Davis, Variety, Apr 21, 2026) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.
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Driving from London to Cape Town on 3 wheels
The next time you go on a road trip, remember -- it could be worse. You could be driving a three-wheeled car from London to South Africa... Madonna Offering Reward for Personal Vintage Pieces Missing After Coachella Performance (Ariana Brockington, Today, Apr 20, 2026) How 2 men claimed an absurd record by driving an old 3-wheel car the length of Africa (Gerald Imray, AP, Apr 21, 2026) Reliant Robin (TopGear Fan Wiki, accessed Apr 22, 2026) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.
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A hot air balloon's backyard emergency landing
A hot air balloon makes an emergency landing in a backyard. We're amazed they can accurately land anywhere at all--! Mind if we drop in? Hot air balloon with 13 aboard makes emergency landing in California backyard (Ed White, AP, Apr 20, 2026) History of Ballooning (National Balloon Museum, accessed April 21, 2026) 10 Little-Known Facts About Hot Air Ballooning (North Light Balloon Expeditions, accessed Apr 21, 2026) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.
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Feeling lucky AND hungry? It's meat raffle time!
We've been going to the wrong raffles. Turns out, there are some prizes too good to be true -- like ribeyes and art masterpieces. Charlize Theron slams Timothee Chalamet for 'reckless' ballet remarks (Brendan Morrow, USA Today, Apr 19, 2026) Hot dogs and steaks and bacon, oh my! Meat raffles keep a beloved Midwest tradition alive (Steve Karowski and Mark Vancleave, AP, Apr 15, 2026) What is a Meat Raffle? (Meatraffles (dot) com, accessed Apr 20, 2026) Meat Raffles (Minnesota Gambling Control Board, accessed April 20, 2026) French Engineer Snags $1 Million Picasso With $116 Raffle Ticket (Richard Whiddington, Artnet, Apr 16, 2026) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.
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Sir Patrick Stewart and Shakespeare's sonnets
After his virally successful pandemic project, Sir Patrick Stewart has released a new recording of all 156 of Shakespeare's sonnets. Patrick Stewart Reads All 156 of Shakespeare's Sonnets in New Audiobook (Todd Spangler, Variety, Mar 5, 2026) Sonnet (Poets (dot) org, accessed Apr 19, 2026) Interesting Facts about the Sonnet (Interesting Literature, accessed Apr 19, 2026) 'Pop Sonnets' Finds Hidden Shakespeare In Top 40 Tunes (Tasha Robinson, CapRadio / NPR, Oct 17, 2015) All your favorite pop songs reimagined as sonnets (Emily Temple, Literary Hub, Apr 14, 2020) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.
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Ohtani says: Nap, and carry a big mattress
Baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani prioritizes sleep and travels with a mattress. It's giving me ideas. Shohei Ohtani Strives to Be the Absolute Best … Even at Getting Some Shuteye (Stephanie Apstein, Sports Illustrated, Mar 15, 2024) How often should you change your mattress? (Katie Mortram, Good Housekeeping, Oct 23, 2024) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.
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Kyoto has the most scenic train route in the world
The Sagano Romantic Train in Kyoto, Japan, has been named the most scenic route in the world, and it's worth seeing at every season! This 4-mile Train Route Was Named the Most Scenic in the World — and It Has Cherry Blossoms and Stunning Mountain Views (Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, Apr 15, 2026) 'Today' host says she fell asleep on Amtrak train, got trapped (Saman Shafiq, USA Today, Apr 7, 2026) Air Canada: Woman wakes up alone on dark, parked plane (BBC, Jun 23, 2019) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.
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Ants: more valuable than you think
Don't underestimate ants -- they're money in the bank... and the yogurt in your parfait? Kenyan court jails Chinese man in ant-smuggling case (NBC News / Reuters, Apr 16, 2026) Scientists and Chefs Team Up to Make Yogurt From Ants (Ella Feldman, Smithsonian Magazine, October 6, 2025) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.
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Smart glasses and a blind marathon runner's independence
Blind runners have been running marathons with human guides, but for the first time, technology is allowing them to do it unassisted. Blind marathon runner to be guided by smart glasses (Patrick Hughes and Charlotte Andrews, BBC, Apr 2, 2026) Blind runner navigates Brighton Marathon using only smart glasses (Cameron Ormond, Canadian Running, Apr 13, 2026) This Blind Runner Ran a Half Marathon — with His Glasses Giving Him Directions (Sean Abrams, Runner's World, Mar 30, 2026) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.
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Helping kids and their vocabularies
Kids are reading less and less ... but we can still help them expand their vocabulary. Plus, the Chalamet effect. 'Cheers, Timmy!' Royal Ballet and Opera head thanks Chalamet for 'fantastic' boost to sales (Catherine Shoard, The Guardian, Apr 14, 2026) Susie Dent's tips and tricks to add muscle to a child's vocabulary (Sally Weale, The Guardian, Feb 12, 2026) Children's vocabulary shrinking as reading loses out to screen time, says Susie Dent (Sally Weale, The Guardian, Feb 12, 2026) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.
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Floss: check. Brush: check. TONGUE: CHECK.
Just when we thought we were doing everything right -- some advice on how to best clean your tongue. Trust me, you should be doing it. Because biofilm. "This is as important as your teeth': are you skipping this key part of mouth hygiene? (Sarah Sloat, The Guardian, Apr 10, 2026) Coconut Oil Pulling for better Oral Hygiene (Dr. Kelley Fisher, accessed Apr 13, 2026) Tongue Hygiene: Unmasking the Forgotten Factor (Dr. David Scharf, Dec 27, 2013) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.
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An Amsterdam Zoo becomes a dark sky sanctuary
A zoo in Amsterdam is now a certified Night Sky Urban Sanctuary. When was the last time you really saw the stars? This is the First Zoo in the World to Be a Certified Night Sky Sanctuary — and You Can Visit After Dark, Too (Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, Nov 20, 2025) Causes of light pollution (DarkSky, accessed Apr 12, 2026) What is light pollution? (DarkSky, accessed Apr 12, 2026) Light Pollution: The Overuse & Misuse of Artificial Light at Night (John C. Wells Planetarium, James Madison University, accessed April 12, 2026)
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It's time to clean your suitcase
Oh no, we have to clean another thing? Your suitcase has been on all SORTS of adventures... Your Suitcase Is 58 Times Dirtier Than a Public Toilet Seat, Study Finds — and Here's the Dirtiest Spot (Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, Jul 9, 2025) How to Clean a Suitcase (and Why You Should), According to Luggage Experts (Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, Jul 25, 2025) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.
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The annual ladybug release at the Mall of America
To help care for the thousands of plants inside the Mall of America, they've brought in some special help -- ladybugs! Ladybugs take over the Mall of America (KMSP / Yahoo News, Apr 7, 2026) What Does It Mean When You See a Ladybug? Experts Explain Their Symbolism (Jill Gleeson, Country Living, Dec 11, 2025) Ladybugs are Good for Your Garden (University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, May 14, 2021) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.
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A 10-year-old teaches us how to survive a gator attack
Hopefully, you'll only run into alligators in controlled environments. But just in case -- here's some info on what to do. Spoiler: you'll have to get your hands (er, fingers) dirty... 10-Year-Old Florida girl Pries Leg From Alligator's Mouth (Alex Johnson, NBC News, May 8, 2017) How to survive an alligator attack — or better yet, avoid one entirely (Forrest Brown, CNN, May 7, 2022) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.
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Fluffy juice? Egg white froth? There's no place like foam.
Want to up your cocktail or mocktail game? Try adding a foam layer to impress your guests. United just increased checked bag fees. Here's how much you'll pay. (Kathleen Wong, USA Today, Apr 2, 2026) Why 'Fluffy Juice' Is the Cocktail Upgrade You'll Want to Try This Year (Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, Mar 19, 2026) How Egg Whites Transform Cocktails (Fonze, The Chopping Block, Dec 21, 2022) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.
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Nobody's eating baguettes anymore
Baguettes -- the classic French loaf, best seen tucked under the arm while bicycling or peeping out of a tote bag, are declining in popularity. The baguette faces an uncertain future. How France is rethinking its iconic loaves (Vivian Song, CNN, Nov 8, 2025) Quick Guide to French Bread (Le Cordon Bleu Malaysia, accessed Apr 7, 2026) Bokao's Nightclub (See Provence, accessed Apr 7, 2026)
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The end of the CIA World Factbook
The CIA World Factbook, longtime global reference manual, was unceremoniously discontinued earlier this year. Eulogy for the CIA Factbook: The free standard for world facts, long an educational staple, is gone (Laurie Kellman, AP, Apr 5, 2026) Spotlighting the World Factbook as We Bid a Fond Farewell (CIA, Feb 4, 2026) CIA terminates its World Factbook, overthrowing reference regime (Harmeet Kaur, CNN, Feb 5, 2026) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.
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A handbag in.. dinosaur leather?
Exotic leathers are controversial, but what if no animals are harmed -- because they're extinct? The Best Crispy Roast Potatoes Ever (J. Kenji Lopez-Alt, Serious Eats, Sep 21, 2025) Forget Crocodile. This New One-of-a-Kind Handbag Is Made From Lab-Grown 'T-Rex Leather.' (Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, Apr 3, 2026) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.
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KC Royals rookie sleeps through alarm, gets cut from lineup
We've all overslept. But when Kansas City Royals rookie Carter Jensen did it, it made national news. Royals' Carter Jensen pulled from lineup after sleeping through alarm (Elizabeth Flores, USA Today, Apr 3, 2026) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.
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Norway's Easter crime obsession
It's Easter weekend. Time for... true crime podcasts and murder mysteries? Welcome to Norway. Påskekrim: The Norwegian Obsession with Crime at Easter (Life in Norway, Jul 13, 2025) In Norway, Easter Means Tucking Into Crime Stories (Jessica Furseth, Atlas Obscura, Apr 18, 2025) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.
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Free furniture if UConn teams make the March Madness finals?
March Madness is coming to a close, and it's not just the teams that might be winners. A local furniture chain is offering customers refunds if both UConn teams make the finals! A New England furniture store will refund customers if both UConn teams make the NCAA title games (Dave Collins, AP, Apr 2, 2026) 25 Extremely Bizarre or Ill-Advised Promotions in Sports History (Andrew Robeson, Bleacher Report, Jun 7, 2018) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.
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KitKat announces a tracker to find stolen chocolate
Someone is sitting pretty on 12 tons of stolen KitKats -- and KitKat is hoping we can all help catch the thieves. KitKat launches tracker to help recover 400K stolen candy bars (Melina Khan and Mike Snider, USA Today, Apr 1, 2026) Sugar high(st): more than 12 tons of KitKat's 'new chocolate range' stolen in Italy (Gloria Oladipo, The Guardian, Mar 28, 2026) Japanese Kit Kat Flavors: The Complete List (Japan Candystore, Jul 10, 2023) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.
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Google now allows username changes
If you've been living with a Google username you'd rather ditch, you can now change it. Never say never, millenials! Have an embarrassing Gmail address? You can now change it. (Kate Perez, USA Today, Mar 31, 2026) Odd Facts You May have Forgotten (or Never Learned) About Google (Christine Lagorio-Chafkin, Inc (dot) com, Apr 1, 2014) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.
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Stephen Colbert takes on the LOTR mantle
Stephen Colbert is prepping for his next gig -- writing the next Lord of the Rings movie and becoming part of a universe that has inspired people all over the world. Stephen Colbert's next epic quest? Writing a new 'Lord of the Rings' movie (Ivy Buck, NPR, Mar 25, 2026) 'What is this if not magic?' The Italian man living as a hobbit (Lorenzo Tondo, The Guardian, Sep 6, 2021) Soviet TV version of Lord of the Rings rediscovered after 30 years (Andrew Roth, The Guardian, Apr 5, 2021) Soviet Lord of the Rings: A Psychedelic Masterpiece (Ink Magazine, Mar 2, 2022) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.
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The chocolate eggs of Easter
Easter approaches, and there's a shortage of chocolate eggs in American stores. Music Review: Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea realizes lifelong dream with solo jazz album, 'Honora' (Krysta Fauria, AP, Mar 25, 2026) 'Dangerously moreish': the best supermarket Easter eggs, tasted and rated (Tom Hunt, The Guardian, Mar 28, 2026) Why do we have Easter eggs and the Easter bunny? (BBC, Feb 17, 2023) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.
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Rolex's free Dallas training center
Rolex has a trade school in Dallas, free of charge, to train the newest generations of watchmakers -- and applications for the newest cohort open later this year. Rolex has just opened a trade school for watchmakers in Texas. Already competition is as fierce as Harvard's, and students could walk out with $95,000 jobs (Emma Burleigh, Fortune, Feb 26, 2026) The Future of Watchmaking, One Student At A Time (Rolex Watchmaking Training Center, accessed Mar 28, 2026) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.
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Is 2026 the year of the black currant?
Black currants are set to be the "it" food of the season. We think. Could this be the start of America getting on board? This Is the Flavor of 2026, According to McCormick — and It Will Be Everywhere (Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, Dec 9, 2025) Grether's Pastilles (accessed Mar 27, 2026) Black Currants (Montana Berry Growers, accessed Mar 27, 2026) Blackcurrants could help end bad (for the planet) hair days (University of Leeds, May 30, 2018) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.
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Malls are making a comeback
The nineties are back -- and malls are no exception! Anyone want an Orange Julius? Gen Z is making shopping malls cool again (Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, Mar 26, 2026) Mall Madness (Wikipedia, accessed Mar 26, 2026) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.
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Would you watch Jaws in the water?
The classic film Jaws has been terrifying movie audiences and beachgoers for decades, but now you can see it in Austin, immersively -- in the water. Need at thrill this summer? Jaws on the Water (Volente Beach, accessed Mar 25, 2026) 26 Incisive Facts About 'Jaws' (Sean Hutchinson, Mental Floss, May 16, 2025) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.
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Tennessee Williams: inspiring shouting contests nationwide
On the anniversary of Tennessee Williams's birthday, people commemorate the American playwright by rewatching the film adaptations of his plays -- or screaming "STELLA!!!" into the air. Annual Stella shouting contest at Tennessee Williams fest crowns new winner (Jesse Brooks, Fox 8, Mar 23, 2026) The Stella Shouting Contest Kicks Off This Year's Tennessee Williams and New Orleans Literary Festival (New Orleans (dot) com, Mar 12, 2024) Hays'd: Decoding the Classics — "A Streetcar Named Desire" (Les Fabian Brathwaite, IndieWire, Feb 20, 2014) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.
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Cabbage: 2026 is your year.
Cabbage is the newest trendy food. It's about time. 2026 Is the Year of the Cabbage: Meet the Most Underrated Leafy Green (Audrey Noble, Vogue, Jan 13, 2026) 2026 will be the year of the cabbage (Kim Schweitzer, Business Insider, Dec 15, 2025) "It" Vegetable for 2026 and Chefs Love It (Jenna Helwig, Real Simple, Jan 7, 2026) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Condensed Soup is your daily 10-minute dose of sharp pop culture, delightful weirdness, and deep-dive comedy — hosted by Broadway veteran, comedian, and educator Lulu Picart. It's part late-night monologue, part backstage hang — all wrapped up in a quick package you can take on your commute, your walk, or your pre-show warmup. Come for the small talk, stay for the big talk.
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