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
Chimpanzees are making fashion choices. Primates, they're just like us!
Also, if you're in the U.S., watch out for flooding -- there are watches across the country.
2025 has become ‘the year of the flood.’ Why is it raining s...
Winter Garden, Florida, had no more recycling program -- and two residents decided to change that fact. It's a good chance to check in with recycling guidelines!
Duo brings recycling back to Winter Garden (Liz Ramos, Orange Observer, Jul 10, 2025)
14 Recycling Myths You Need to Stop Believing (Samira Tasneem, Green Citizen, Jan 22, 2025)
Stumped? A walk may open up your creative flow! (If you don't trust me, trust Steve Jobs?)
Stanford study finds walking improves creativity (Stanford Report, Apr 24, 2014)
Why a Daily 8-Minute Afternoon Walk Might Change Your Life (Katheri...
In the shadow of the recent Texas floods, a grandmother has created a way to reunite flood victims with their loved items. It only takes one person to make a difference!
TikTok is saying that pearl jewelry is a red flag! Nobody tell Cleopatra.
Wearing This Jewelry Could Be Why Men Aren’t Asking You Out (Ashley Fike, Vice, Jul 5, 2025)
Cleopatra and the Pearl (University of Chicago)
Cleopatra pearl cocktail proven possible (Rossella Lorenzi, NBC News, Aug 3, 2010)
Pearls: what they are, what pearls are made of and how they form (JV Chambray, BBC Discover Wi...
Fire up the Chevy Vega, it's finally out of the time capsule! The 'world's largest' time capsule has been opened in Nebraska -- but what else is out there waiting to be found?
Time Capsules (Maxine Carter-Lome, Journal of Antiques and Collectibles)
I use FaceID iPhone all the time -- it's so convenient. How does it work, and what are the implications?
Anti-surveillance clothing aims to hide wearers from facial recognition (Alex Hern, The Guardian)
Iran is using drones and apps to catch women who aren’t wearing hijabs, says UN ...
We all want to get a gold star, and most of that is as simple as showing up. But sometimes, athletes and performers find themselves pushing through the pain. What are the costs?
Is handwriting a thing of the past? Here are the arguments about why it's necessary to conserve it.
Hot take: Cursive comeback could be a civics lesson (Isaac Avilucea, Axios, Jun 30, 2025)
A bridge in India has been unveiled -- and it features a 90-degree turn, a move you wouldn't even see on Mario Kart. Plus, more architectural "marvels."
The Leaning Tower of Pisa Wasn’t Supposed to Lean (Donna Sarkar, Discover Magazine, Mar 13, 2021)
Blue light glasses have been all the rage -- I have a whole stash of cute ones. But it turns out they may not be as essential as I thought.
Smartphones May Affect Sleep — but Not Because of Blue Light (Simon Hill, Wired, Jun 9, 2024)
Do Blue-Light Glasses Help with Eyestrain? (Karen Kwon, Scientific American, Aug 4, 2023)
Is blue light damaging and are filters worth it? (Macular Society, Se...
Tragedy has struck in Texas. My thoughts are with all of those affected.
Plus, a university in France welcomes the first asylum cohort of American science academics.
More than four dozen dead in devastating central Texas flash floods, over t...
The #2 art thieves just got convicted after stealing Maurizio Cattelan's work "America" -- an 18-karat gold toilet.
UK court finds men who stole $6 million gold toilet guilty (Manuela Lopez Restrepo, NPR)
Behold The Throne: There’s a Golden Toilet at the Guggenheim (Merrit Kennedy, NPR)
If you've ever wished for a red panda wake-up call (and who hasn't?), bad news -- the Chongqing hotel featuring them has put an end to it.
Plus: this week, Condensed Soup is supporting The Lynx Watch, a nonprofit out of The Lynx bookstore in Gainesville, Florida. The Lynx Watch distributes challenged and banned books widely in Florida.
Chinese hotel told ‘wake-up service’ of red pandas climbing onto guest beds must ...
The exam process to become a Licensed Battlefield Guide at Gettysburg National Park is far more in-depth and complex than you'd expect! And the exam only comes around once in a while. The dedication of the Guides is real.
Licensed Battlefield Guide Tier 1- Written Exam (Gettysburg Foundation)
Model train sets can be so much more involved than a simple loop around a Christmas tree! And the largest (and most expensive) in the world, Miniatur Wunderland, proves it.
‘I was shocked’: Melbourne man’s ‘unbelievable’ find after buying house (SBS News)
As the creator of a 10-minute podcast, I clearly love specific times -- but is it overcompensation? Join me as I try to understand time blindness.
3 Things to Do If a Friend Is Always Late and You Just Can’t Take It Anymore (Julie Ries, SELF)
Whether you're multi-tasking or multi-relaxing, it's getting more popular to sit around (or move around) with a good book.
5 Tips for Listening to Audiobooks (Everyday-Reading.com)
Are Audiobooks as Good For You as Reading? Here’s What Experts Say (Markham Heid, Time)
Housewarming parties are a beautiful tradition. Here's how to make the most out of your invitation, whether you're celebrating a move or welcoming someone to the neighborhood!
The Best Housewarming Gifts (That You’ll Want for Yourself) (Charley Lanyon, Eater)
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June is busting out, and measles are breaking out. I am not giving away my shot...
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