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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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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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82 | NASA says to nap more (so stop pressing that...

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2025/06/20

Hey insomniacs and siesta lovers -- this one is for you. NASA says you should take a nap! Why Is Snooze Nine Minutes? (Marissa Laliberte, Meghan Jones, Reader’s Digest) Think That Extra 10 Minutes Helps? What Hitting Snooze Really Does to Your Sleep (Cathy Nelson, Health) Can a Nap Boost Brain Health? (Johns Hopkins Medicine) Want to Improve Your Job Performance? Try a “NASA Nap” (Marisa Cohen, Good Housekeeping) The benefits of napping for safety & How Quickly can the brain wake-up from sleep

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81 | Central Iowa is under water restrictions; the...

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2025/06/19

In Central Iowa, water restrictions are in place. We can all help conserve water -- and it may start in your shower. Central Iowans are using less water, but the lawn watering ban remains in effect (Lucia Cheng, Iowa Public Radio) Land of the four-minute shower (Rosanne Barrett, Chris Griffith, and Tuck Thompson, The Courier Mail) S.F. ad campaign makes water conservation sexy (Kurtis Alexander, San Francisco Chronicle) Saving water during shower time (Water Corporation) Instagram:

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80 | The Louvre shuts down; Picasso aided and abetted...

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2025/06/18

They say art is for everyone... within reason. The Louvre workers are on strike -- another chapter in the Mona Lisa's storied past. Louvre museum shuts its doors as staff say they are overwhelmed (AP) Mona Lisa (Brittanica) When Picasso was arrested for stealing the “Mona Lisa” (Paul Rogers, The New Yorker) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast condensedsoup@proton.me

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79 | You can use mangos as currency in Miami; the...

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2025/06/17

Moving to Miami? Make sure to plant a mango tree and join the barter system! Miami Businesses That Accept Mangos as Payment (Cindy Ferreiro, Miami New Times) The 10 Most Expensive Fruits In The World (Nina Derwin, Delish) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast condensedsoup@proton.me

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78 | Clumsiness and vandalism in museums and...

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2025/06/16

Not all art is immersive! have you ever broken anything at a museum or archeological site? These cautionary tales will help you keep your hands to yourself... Museum's plea after couple break crystal-covered chair (Joshua Cheetham, BBC News) China’s terracotta army reportedly ‘damaged’ by museum visitor (Gareth Harris, The Art Newspaper) Kids Broke This $64,000 Glass Castle in a Shanghai Museum (Koh Ewe, Vice) Tourists cause ‘irreparable’ damage by graffitiing names on ancient petroglyphs at Big

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77 | Feeling sleepy? The quiet-cation and other...

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2025/06/15

Trust me, you need a rest while you're out there in the world. And while I love a staycation, here are some luxe options if you've got the cash (and the time)... From sleep tourism to ‘quietcations’: 4 wellness travel trends for the weary (Chonx Tibajia, Tatler) Sleep Tourism: 10 Wellness Destinations to Visit for a Good Night’s Sleep (Rona Berg, Forbes) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast condensedsoup@proton.me

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76 | Remembering the Pulse 49

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2025/06/14

About yesterday's episode -- here at Condensed Soup, I'm always going to try to do the right thing, even if I make a misstep. And today and always, we remember the Pulse 49. We will always find places to dance. 9 years after Pulse massacre, survivors revisit nightclub before building is demolished (Deena Zaru, ABC News) 9 Years Since the Pulse Nightclub Shooting What Comes Next? (Marcos Gonsalez, Time) Why we use pronouns in our email signatures (Inclusive Employers) Instagram:

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75 | Air travel is still the safest travel; is...

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2025/06/13

Heading off to the friendly skies anytime soon? Here's some facts to set your mind at ease. And yes, put your phone on airplane mode (it's a kindness). Gavin Newsom on the L.A. Protests, Trump's Response and Why It's a Defining Moment for Democracy (The Daily, New York Times) How Safe Is Flying? 10 Facts That Will Put Your Mind at Ease (Elizabeth Yuko, Reader's Digest) Am I the Asshole if I Don't Put My Phone on Airplane Mode? (Boutayna Chokrane, Wired)

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74 | Taco Bell is coming to Ireland, and Orlando...

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2025/06/12

Taco Bell is in Ireland, and Mexican-Irish fusion food is taking center stage. Plus, my current favorite elevated traditional food: Kaya in Orlando, which is bringing Filipino food to the James Beard Foundation and Michelin Guide! Taco Bell’s arrival could add spice to Ireland’s love affair with American fast food (Conor Pope, The Irish Times When tacos meet potatoes: the unexpected harmony of Irish and Mexican cuisine (Irish Food Hub) Kaya (official) Instagram: condensedsouppodcast@proton.me

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73 | For Tom Cruise, no mission (or stunt) is...

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2025/06/11

Tom Cruise may make it look easy -- but his record-breaking stunts are the result of an intense work ethic and LOTS of training. Tom Cruise Earns Guinness World Record For ‘Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning’ Stunt (Glenn Garner, Deadline) 13 of Tom Cruise’s Most Jaw-Dropping Stunts (Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter) Tom Cruise has aged into a death-defying symbol of positive masculinity (John DeVore, MSNBC) How to Make Money Doing Parkour - Get into Stunts (Lorena Abreu,

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72 | The Tony Awards bring the largest audience in...

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2025/06/10

The Tony Awards brought in the largest audience in years. As a kid, the Tonys connected me to Broadway. They still do. Tony Awards 2025 Ratings Up Nearly 40%, Draws Largest Audience Since 2019 (Joe Otterson, Variety) ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ triumphs at Tony Awards with top musical wins (Kathryn Lurie, Reuters) Three Filipino-American Artists Take Center Stage at the 2025 Tony Awards (Asian Journal News) “Bigger!” Neil Patrick Harris 2013 Tony Awards Opening (Matt Hammier Curtis, YouTube)

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71 | Gibson searches for the Marty McFly guitar;...

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2025/06/09

Is the Back to the Future guitar in your attic? Michael J. Fox wants it back! And if anyone understands loving an instrument, it's me. Gibson Launches a Search for The Iconic “Marty McFly” Guitar From ‘Back to the Future’ (Ethan Millman, The Hollywood Reporter) Paul McCartney reunited with guitar stolen 51 years ago (Andre Rhodes-Paul, BBC) The Story of Willie Nelson and Trigger (Justin Beckner, Ultimate Guitar)

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70 | Improv at Pleasure Island's Comedy Warehouse;...

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2025/06/08

My first love is comedy, and improvisation is my favorite point of view. I started at Walt Disney World's Comedy Warehouse at Pleasure Island, and never looked back. It informs my acting -- and how I approach life. Disney’s Comedy Warehouse (Sue Holland, Mouseplanet) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast condensedsoup@proton.me

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69 | June 14: Pope Leo's Chicago Mass; tips for...

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2025/06/07

We're one week away from a big day -- do you have your plan? Plus, how to support without hitting the streets. Chicago celebration for Pope Leo XIV: Date, time, how to get tickets (Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA Today Tickets for the Chicago celebration of Pope Leo XIV (Archdiocese of Chicago Safety Tips for Attending Rallies & Protests (Sierra Club) Know Your Rights: Protesters’ Rights (ACLU) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast condensedsoup@proton.me

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68 | Fear Factor Live -- what are you really scared of?

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2025/06/06

Has fear ever been a factor for you? If you've ever been scared of the dark -- or maybe dread the dystopian doom -- this episode is for you. Fear Factor Live at Universal Studios Florida (Orlando Informer) Universal Studios’ Insane Fear Factor Live show (George Browning, YouTube) These Are Americans’ Biggest Fears in 2024, as the Country Is ‘Becoming More Afraid’ (Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine) Chapman Survey of American Fears 2024 (Chapman University) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast

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67 | 98% of Americans have a smartphone; I'm going to...

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2025/06/05

Are you reading this on your smartphone? Most of you are. Also, I'll be at Podcast Movement this August in Dallas! Let me know if you're coming! Podcast Movement 2025 Cell phone statistics 2025 (Consumer Affairs) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast condensedsoup@proton.me

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66 | The Costco episode

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2025/06/04

Costco, the warehouse store and DEI darling, always surprises you -- and it's so much more than a five dollar rotisserie chicken. Costco store’s concession for Amish customers leaves people divided: ‘I get so irritated’ (Emma Saletta, Dailymail.com) I Bought Costco’s Strangest Puzzle (Joshua Diaz, YouTube) DEI is winning with Costco, Apple, and Levi’s shareholders (Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN) DEI programs benefit many groups, not just Black and brown communities (Nickel Terry Ellis, CNN) Instagram:

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65 | The Overseas Highway to the Florida Keys;...

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2025/06/03

The engineering marvel that gets us to the Florida Keys, and the story of Stephanie Case, who won an ultramarathon while breastfeeding along the way. The Overseas Highway: The US’ [sic] ‘floating’ highway (Tracey Too, BBC) She Breastfed During a 100K Ultramarathon — and Won. That’s Not Even the Best Part of Her Story (Taylor Dutch, Runner’s World) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast condensedsoup@proton.me

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64 | Paris's football celebrations turn dark; a 7...

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2025/06/02

Games. Some break records, some break windows. Plus, a Saskatchewan food bank giving its clients choices. Two dead, 559 arrested in France clashes after PSG Champions League win (Al Jazeera) Xuanyi Geng Broke the Rubik’s Cube World Record with 3.05 Seconds! (Ruwix) Xuanyi Geng profile (World Cube Association) Canada’s 1st full-scale, 5-day-a-week free grocery store to open in Regina (Alex Soloducha, CBC News) Regina Food Bank (official) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast condensedsoup@proton.me

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