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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.

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102 | "The show must go on" and performing through pain

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2025/07/10

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? Cousins says on Netflix’s ‘Quarterback’ he played through arm injury to keep Falcons’ starting job (AP, Jul 8, 2025) Kesha Tore Her ACL on Stage Mid-Performance — and Finished the Show: ‘I’m a Bad Bitch’ (Madison E. Goldberg, People, Jul 8, 2025) 10 Times When Musicians Played on Through Grueling Injuries (Amanda Angel,

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101 | Cursive and handwriting -- it's good for your...

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2025/07/09

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) National Archives is Seeking Volunteers Who Have the ‘Superpower’ of Reading Cursive — Which Only 24 States Still Teach (Danielle Jennings, People, Jan 15, 2025) The Number of States That Require Schools to Teach Cursive Is Growing (Brooke Schultz, Education Week, Nov 6, 2024) Why Cursive Handwriting Is Good for

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100 | A bridge with a 90-degree turn and other...

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2025/07/08

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." 7 Engineers Suspended After $2.3 Million Bridge Includes Bizarre 90-Degree Turn (Ashley Fike, Vice, Jul 5, 2025) The Leaning Tower of Pisa Wasn’t Supposed to Lean (Donna Sarkar, Discover Magazine, Mar 13, 2021) The World’s Most Legendary Living Architect Once Designed a Building that Singed Neighboring Houses (Rob Wile, Business Insider, Sep 3,

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99 | Blue light glasses: are they a myth?

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2025/07/07

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, Sep 1, 2023) Will blue light from electronic devices increase my risk of macular degeneration and blindness

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98 | The tragedy of the Texas floods; France gives...

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2025/07/06

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. Death toll from Texas floods reaches at least 43; dozens still missing (Sergio Flores, Rich McKay, Andy Sullivan, Reuters, July 5, 2025) More than four dozen dead in devastating central Texas flash floods, over two dozen remain missing (Cara Tabachnick, Melissa Gaffney, Kerry Breen, CBS News, July 5, 2025) Camp Mystic, a haven for

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97 | Maurizio Cattelan: subversive and comic artist

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2025/07/05

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) Donald Trump’s Request for a White House Van Gogh Was Swiftly Rejected by the Guggenheim (Devon Ivie, Architectural Digest) Stolen golden toilets: the strange fate of Maurizio Cattelan’s work “America” (Antoine

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96 | The end of the Chongqing red panda wake-up call;...

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2025/07/04

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 stop (Aelia Neath, Independent) Red Pandas Banned From Doing Wake-Up Calls at

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95 | This is a test: Licensed Battlefield Guides at...

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2025/07/03

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) Frequently Asked Questions About Becoming a Guide (Licensed Battlefield Guide, Gettysburg Tour Guides) The Hardest Test in History (CBS Saturday Morning - Instagram) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast

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94 | A man finds a model train set underneath his...

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2025/07/02

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) ‘I’m proud to be called a nerd!’ The pop and rock greats who love model railways (Dave Simpson, The Guardian) Miniatur Wunderland (official) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast condensedsoup@proton.me

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93 | Friends running late? Understanding time blindness

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2025/07/01

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. TikTok has had it with people who are ‘chronically late.’ Is ‘time blindness’ real? (Charles Trepany, USA Today) 3 Things to Do If a Friend Is Always Late and You Just Can’t Take It Anymore (Julie Ries, SELF) Are you always late? Here’s how to be on time (Madeleine Aggeler, The Guardian)

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92 | Audiobooks: sit back, relax, and listen.

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2025/06/30

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) Julia Whelan is the Voice in Your Head: Meet the Narrator Behind Everyone’s Favorite Audiobooks (Lizz Schumer, People) Are Audiobooks as Good For You as Reading? Here’s What Experts Say (Markham Heid, Time) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast condensedsoup@proton.me

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91 | Housewarming traditions and thoughtful gift ideas

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2025/06/29

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! 9 Cool Housewarming Traditions From Around the World — From Cow Guests to ‘Haint’ Blue (Matt Christensen, Realtor.com) The Best Housewarming Gifts (That You’ll Want for Yourself) (Charley Lanyon, Eater) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast condensedsoup@proton.me

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90 | Measles are here. Are you covered?

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2025/06/28

June is busting out, and measles are breaking out. I am not giving away my shot... Measles Vaccine Recommendations (CDC) Tetanus Vaccine Recommendations (CDC) Seasonal Flu Vaccine Basics Measles tracker: Follow cases, outbreaks and vaccination rates across the U.S. (Joe Murphy, NBC News) Measles (Mayo Clinic)

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89 | Ways to volunteer, even if you're an introvert

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2025/06/27

Want to get involved without leaving your couch? Here's a round-up of ways you can help make the world a better place, and you don't even have to spend a dime -- just your time. Be My Eyes (official) Library of Congress: By the People (official) Upchieve (official) Postcards to Voters (official) Project Linus (official) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast condensedsoup@proton.me

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88 | Public transportation abroad: you can do it!

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2025/06/26

Public transportation can be faster, cheaper, and more comfortable to travel -- whether you're in your home city or traveling abroad. It can be easier than you think! 10 Cities with the Best Public Transportation, From Medellin to Stockholm Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast condensedsoup@proton.me

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87 | Dolly Parton, I will always love you.

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2025/06/25

Dolly is more than an icon -- she's an inspiration. In honor of her upcoming Vegas run of shows, here's a rundown of some of her biggest philanthropic works. Dolly Parton returns to Vegas for first run of shows in 32 years: How to get tickets (Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today) A Timeline of Dolly Parton’s Good Deeds (Rania Aniftos, Billboard) Tom Cruise, Dolly Parton to receive honorary Oscars (Lisa Richwine, Reuters) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast condensedsoup@proton.me

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86 | The ice cream challenge "rewarding" Applachian...

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2025/06/24

Hiking the Appalachian Trail is a commitment. So is downing a half gallon of ice cream in one go. Could you eat this much ice cream after walking 1,100 miles? Some Appalachian Trail hikers try (Mark Scolforo, AP) The Adventure of a Lifetime: Thru-Hiking (Appalachian Trail Conservancy) How Tara Dower finished the 2,100 mile Appalachian Trail in a record 41 days (Joseph Palmer, The Guardian) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast condensedsoup@proton.me

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85 | Edible art: vegetable sculptures and butter cows

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2025/06/23

They say don't play with your food, but they haven't been to the Lambeth Country Show to see the vegetable sculptures. Plus, the iconic butter cow -- live long and get your cholesterol checked. A quirky vegetable sculpture contest features a squash Donald Trump and a papal ‘Cornclave’ (AP) Butter Cow History (official) 17 photos: Butter Star Trek tribute at State Fair (Rodney White, Des Moines Register) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast condensedsoup@proton.me

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84 | How singing in a choir can improve your health...

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2025/06/22

I've been a life-long believer in the power of choirs -- and science backs me up! They sing to remember: The power of memory choirs (Mercedes Kane, National Geographic) Sing in the Shower to Make Friends With Your Vagus Nerve (Yana Hoffman, Hank Davis, Psychology Today) Effectiveness of music therapy in children with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis (Xiaohua Ke, Wei Song, Minguang Yang, Jianhong Li, Weilin Liu, Frontiers in Psychiatry) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast

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83 | Your clothes are in the Ghana wetlands; the true...

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2025/06/21

In Ghana and other countries, tons of discarded clothes end up in the ecosystem. Maybe it's time to start going vintage? Discarded clothes from UK brands dumped in protected Ghana wetlands (Lucy Jordan and Mike Anane, The Guardian) Textiles: Material-Specific Data (EPA) Fast Fashion and Its Environmental Impact in 2025 (Manyata Rai, Carbon Trail) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast condensedsoup@proton.me

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