Condensed Soup
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.
Episodes
(This episode was recorded sneaking around on a cruise ship.) Mules are carrying mail in Arizona, and University of Minnesota crown their new Head Lettuce
How the most remote community in America gets its mail (Sarah Yager, The Atlantic)
UMN students gather for annual lettuce-eating competition (Ahmed Hassan, The Minnesota Daily)
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Inspiring stories today, whether you're a nontraditional student... or a monkey. Plus, a realization about ChatGPT queries.
Vietnam veteran, 79, graduates from college to keep ‘mind and body updated’ (Chris Williams, FOX 13)
A baboon worked for a South African railroad company in the 1880s.
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An intense summer is coming to Tokyo, and the government is helping people stay cool. Also staying cool: Kermit in his speaker era and a gathering of 3,000 Smurfs.
Kermit the Frog to Deliver 2025 Commencement Address (Maryland Today, University of Maryland)
Tokyo to waive water fees this summer to combat extreme heat (James Chater, BBC News)
Hey frequent flyers -- keep your portable chargers in view! Southwest has new rules, and other airlines are sure to follow. Plus, a Pokémon exhibit you'll love, no bones about it.
Japan’s Kansai Airport World record — No Luggage Lost in 30 Years (Alex Led...
When I say "let's go to the club," it better be a book club. A group in Austin is tackling Finnegan's Wake, one page at a time. Also in the Soup: a seriously romantic proposal!
George Clooney will be streaming his Broadway show LIVE on CNN on June 7th! Make sure you mark your calendars. And Florida... get ready for our favorite smelly seaweed, sargassum...
George Clooney’s Good Night, and Good Luck to Be Telecast Live on CNN (Diep Tran, Playbill)
Brace for the seaweed invasion, Florida. It could be biggest ever (Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald)
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Expressing yourself on social media can be a minefield, especially if you don't trust strangers. We chat being nice in public spaces, plus an innovative way to get out of Beijing traffic (if you trust strangers).
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This episode was recorded in a bunk bed. I'm recording from sea this week -- join me on my adventure! Plus, a great tip for a first-time cruiser.
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Dam, you make the earth stand still. Also: it's definitely time to wash your linens.
NASA says this enormous construction in China is slowing down Earth (The Economic Times)
Americans’ Beds Are Filthy by Ashley Fike (Vice)
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What do NHL players and Broadway actors have in common? Pregame (show) routines. And a fantastic idea to keep you company if you're waiting for the bus alone!
Get ready to second guess every emoji and tapback you send! Plus, an incredible offer for a Minor League Baseball team. Who will get the makeover?
John Oliver wants to rename a Minor League Baseball team by Benjamin Hill (MLB.com)
Booking a flight to NYC soon? Recent problems at Newark airport (EWR) are highlighting bigger issues. Plus, Jon Bon Jovi tries to do something good to heal the community, and ends up in controversy. I guess you could call it... Bad Medicine?
A NYC restaurant features rotating guest grandmother chefs. No word on whether you have to clean your plate to have dessert. And a little mourning for the lost innocence of the McDonald's playplace...
Mom speaks out after 8-year-old son orders 70K Dum-Dums on Amazon by Shafiq Najib (ABC Ne...
Costco is looking better and better. Now, you only have to make one trip for your recliner, produce, and gold bars. And some of my pro travel tips right before I head out to Nova Scotia!
Costco’s Gold Bars Remain a Hot Commodity by Brenden Rearick (Money)
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DO NOT ATTEMPT what Tim Friede has accomplished: making himself immune to snake venom. Plus, a home for seniors (and seniors).
Scientists research the blood of a Wisconsin man bitten by snakes hundreds of times (AP)
How to Survive a Snakebite in the Wilderness (Asclepius Snakebite Foundation)
It's a small world after all -- especially if you've summitted all the mountains and can afford a visa in the States.
Disney, Miral announce plans for new theme park in Abu Dhabi by Dawn Chmielewski (Reuters)
Everest to no longer be anybody’s climb by Sangam Prasain (The Kathmandu Post)
Trump Card Visa: Elon Musks’ DOGE Quietly Launches Golden Immigration Program for Ultra-Wea...
You've seen it on your phone -- an A-list celebrity hawking a free game app. Wondering how they afford these expensive endorsements? You may not like the answer (or how much those in-app purchases are costing you). Plus, is it weird to keep your friends around on Find My Friends?
This week, Condensed Soup is supporting Lighthouse Charities in Las Vegas, which welcomes, assists, and empowers the vulnerable and displaced, transformi...
It takes a village! LEGO comes through for kids with donated MRI playsets and a minidoll that has an ostomy bag. Plus, a Staten Island bodega inspiring kids to work harder in school.
The LEGO Foundation to donate LEGO MRI Scanners to hospitals globally (LEGO official)
Medical Representation in the World of LEGO Friends by Henry Licklider (BrickNerd)
It's the end of an era, and I give you a review of Postcard from Earth at the Sphere in Las Vegas. (Not mentioned: the yummy waffle fries.)
Postcard from Earth (Wikipedia)
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Getting ready for your summer beach read? Then you definitely need Libby and Bookshop.org -- including audiobooks! And I dig into this idea that some of you can smell ants (I still don't buy it).
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