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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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Air traffic controllers are working for free to keep...

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2025/10/13

Flying during a shutdown? You’re still in the air thanks to the air traffic controllers working without pay (again). While the government stalls, ATC staff are quietly keeping planes moving despite decade-long shortages, outdated tech, and a very difficult training process. Could air traffic controllers help end the government shutdown? (Max Zahn, ABC News, Oct 9, 2025) Air traffic control staffing problems continue to cause delays as shutdown drags on (Pete Muntean, Nicky Brown, Aaron Cooper, CNN,

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Anguilla's web addresses are a moneymaker

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2025/10/12

Yikes -- I went viral! This episodes does a deep dive in the story behind the story. Plus, the Caribbean island Anguilla finds itself in a lucky spot, thanks to AI. Powerful nor’easter to batter East Coast with heavy rain, strong winds: What you need to know about the forecast (Kyle Reiman, Jon Haworth, and Shawnie Caslin Martucci, ABC News, Oct 11, 2025) How sheer luck made this tiny Caribbean island millions from its web address (Jacob Evans, BBC News, Sep 1, 2025) Instagram:

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The Nobel Prizes were born out of redemption

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2025/10/11

After reading his own obituary—calling him “the merchant of death”—Alfred Nobel rewrote his legacy by establishing the Nobel Prizes to honor those who uplift humanity. Even more than the medal and prize money, they represent global recognition for some of the best things humans can do. Nobel Prize facts (The Nobel Prize, accessed Oct 10, 2025) Nobel Prize Fast Facts (CNN Editorial Research, Sep 17, 2025) Nobel Prize in chemistry goes to scientist trio for Harry Potter-like work in molecular

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Wordle: from indie darling to the New York Times --...

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2025/10/10

The addictive five-letter guessing game Wordle may soon be headed to your TV screen — NBC has ordered a pilot based on the New York Times hit. Originally invented as a pandemic gift by software engineer Josh Wardle for his partner, the game quietly launched in 2021 and then exploded into a global phenomenon -- and for some people, a daily ritual. NBC developing Wordle game show hosted by Savannah Guthrie (Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, Oct 7, 2025) Boggle and Pictionary TV games coming to

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10:04

Pudding with a fork and Einstein's violin

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2025/10/09

Have you ever eaten pudding with a fork? That's what all the cool kids are doing. Plus, a violin with a very smart pedigree sells at auction. What is 'pudding mit gabel?' German 'pudding with fork' trend is inspiring IRL meetups (Tim Marcin, Mashable, Oct 2, 2025) People in Germany are eating dessert with a fork in bizarre new craze heading to the UK (Luke Alsford, Metro UK, Oct 8, 2025) Einstein's violin sells for £860k at auction (Joe Skirkowski and Maisie Lillywhite, BBC News, Oct 8, 2025) 1715

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It's Banned Books Week! Read on!

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2025/10/08

George Takei is an honorary chair of Banned Books Week, which runs Oct 5 - Oct 11. With censorship and bans on a steady rise, it's a good time to support local bookstores and to keep the stories alive! George Takei to lead Banned Books Week, urging the fight against censorship (NBC News / AP, Sep 22, 2025) Banned Books List 2025 (Lisa Tolin, PEN America, Oct 1, 2025) Banned! The 20 books they didn’t want you to read (Steven Poole, The Guardian, Aug 23, 2025) 5 Ways to Fight Book Bans (PEN America,

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10:02

Thomas Kinkade: painter of light (or else)

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2025/10/07

The prolific painter Thomas Kinkade used to dominate our shopping malls and QVC channels, but there's more to the "painter of light" than his bucolic scenes. Pull up a chair in your thatched-roof cottage to hear more about the most mainstream American painter of our time. What the government shutdown means for federal workers — hundreds of thousands are required to keep working without pay (Mike Winters, CNBC Oct 2, 2025) ‘Banal and hollow’: Why the quaint paintings of Thomas Kinkade divided the US

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The game of Columbia House and music-by-mail

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2025/10/06

Before Spotify, there was Columbia House—the iconic “8 CDs for a penny” club that lived in every magazine ad. But a few enterprising New Jersey men took it way too far. It's a wild dive into the loopholes of analog-era e-commerce, the nostalgia of handwritten order forms, and the fine print that fueled my teenage CD collection. N.J. man admits using aliases to bilk music-by-mail clubs (Deseret News, Nov 19, 1999) ‘8 CDs For a Penny’ Company Files for Bankruptcy (Laura Wagner, NPR, Aug 11, 2015) The

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Women in STEM: The X-Files and The Scully Effect

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2025/10/05

Before “representation” was a buzzword, Agent Dana Scully was busy changing lives. Gillian Anderson's character on The X-Files has caused “The Scully Effect” -- women who grew up watching her were more likely to pursue STEM fields, crediting her intelligence, pragmatism, and respect from peers as inspiration. The Scully Effect (Geena Davis Institute, accessed Oct 1, 2025) The Scully Effect (Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology, Oct 21, 2019) The X-Files and the Scully Effect — fake

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Emilia D'Albero is America's first champion at the...

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2025/10/04

Emilia D’Albero just became the first American to take gold at France’s prestigious and rigorous Mondial du Fromage—beating out competitors in blind tastings, cheese carvings, and presentations. Alongside her all-female Team USA co-captain, who also placed on the podium, D’Albero redefined what cheese can be: a culinary medium, a storytelling tool, and an emotional language. Join us -- this episode is a gouda time. Philadelphia cheesemonger becomes first American to win first place in world cheese

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St. Francis and the Blessing of the Animals

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2025/10/03

Every October 4, pets line up to be blessed in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and ecology. At NYC’s Cathedral of St. John the Divine, the celebration includes a full animal procession, live music, and open-air blessings, streamed worldwide. Washington National Cathedral hosts its own furry service too. Around the world, other feast days bring their own flavor -- join me in investigating some of the most interesting. The Feast of St. Francis (St. John the Divine,

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A teen shepherd and her bestie sheep (and more sheep...

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2025/10/02

Sixteen-year-old Milly from Lancashire brought her best friend (a North Ronaldsay ram) to pick up her GCSEs, just months after the duo wowed the school prom in matching outfits. It’s not the first time sheep have stepped into classrooms — or headlines — and we’re taking you on a stroll through award-winning young shepherds, illegal lockdown pubs with livestock, and the French village where a flock of sheep literally saved a school. Shepherd takes ‘therapy sheep’ to get GCSE results (BBC, Aug 21,

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Reading Rainbow returns with new host Mychal Threets

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2025/10/01

Reading Rainbow is back, baby — and this time it’s got big hair and an even bigger smile. Beloved internet librarian Mychal Threets will host the new digital version of the iconic PBS show, launching October 4. The reboot honors the original format that made us want to read all summer long, while giving it a fresh lift for the next generation. We’ll revisit the legacy of LeVar Burton, the theme song wars (Chaka Khan vs. Tina Fabrique!), and why this show always felt like a field trip and a hug at

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Love the roundabout. (Don't be square.)

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2025/09/30

You might think roundabouts are just confusing circles of doom, but it turns out they’re saving lives and city budgets all over the world. We’re talking about why they’re safer, cheaper, and surprisingly elegant once you know the rules. We’ll swing by Carmel, Indiana—the roundabout capital of America—and detour to France and the legendary Magic Roundabout in Swindon. And if you’re nervous about your first time, don’t worry. Practice makes perfect! Over 50M pounds of Jimmy Dean, State Fair items

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A mystery man surprises hikers with mountaintop ice...

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2025/09/29

There's a growing trend of post-workout, post-hike, and post-marathon ice cream treats -- a trend I can get behind. A mystery man rewards hikers with surprise ice cream, and we discover a way to make ice cream yourself -- while you're on a run. (Note: you don't HAVE to go on a run.) ‘Legend dairy’ man carries ice cream and dry ice up Colorado peak as treat for other hikers (Colleen Slevin, AP, Sep 4, 2025) Making ice cream while running tutorial @trailswithzach (Instagram, accessed Sep 28, 2025)

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South Korea creates a market for hangover cures

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2025/09/28

South Korea has built a market based on hangover cures, and we chat some of the best ones I've found. No hair of the dog here! K-cure: South Korea’s booming market for traditional (and novel) hangover remedies (Raphael Rashid, The Guardian, Sep 27, 2025) 7 ways to cure your hangover (Howard E. LeWine, Harvard Health Publishing, May 22, 2023) The Eater Staff Names Our Absolute Most Effective Hangover Cures (Francky Knapp and Eater Staff, Jul 21, 2025) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast

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Shark bite-resistant wetsuits on, jewelry off: a...

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2025/09/27

Scientists just confirmed that new bite-resistant wetsuits can lessen shark bite injuries -- and our fascination with these incredible sea creatures continues. Scientists find new bite-resistant wetsuits can reduce shark bite injuries (Patrick Whittle, Yahoo / AP, Sep 26, 2025) From Hawaii to Florida, a look at US shark attacks so far in 2025 (Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, Aug 8, 2025) Shark Week 2025 Kicks Off July 20th (Discovery, accessed Sep 26, 2025) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast

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A day at the "Big E," the Eastern States Exposition

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2025/09/26

I visited the "Big E" -- a joint exposition of the New England states. It's a lot of maple and a lot of horses! If you're heading to a fair or festival, I also have some tips for making it through your day. Flamin Hot Cheetos Corn (Elote) (Maxine Dubois, Cilantro Parsley, Jun 6, 2023) Eden Honeycrisp Ice Cider (official, accessed September 25, 2025) History (Eastern States Exposition, accessed Sep 25, 2025) Draft Hitches 101 (Kim Klimek, Horse Illustrated, May 7, 2019) Instagram:

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Bill Nye gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

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2025/09/25

Bill Nye, beloved scientist and television personality, just received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame -- and that's not even his most impressive achievement. Bill Nye reflects on receiving Hollywood Walk of Fame star in moving post (Angeline Jane Bernabe, Good Morning America, Sep 23, 2025) 14 Deductive Facts About Bill Nye, the Science Guy (Janet Burns, Mental Floss, Mar 16, 2016) Bill Nye (Biography (dot) com, Jul 10, 2020) Bill Nye (official, accessed Sep 24, 2025) Frequently Asked Questions

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A woman tries to sell Graceland and defraud the Presleys

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2025/09/24

A woman was recently sentenced for attempting to defraud the family of Elvis Presley by falsely putting Graceland up for option. Are you up on your Elvis history? Woman convicted in Graceland fraud scheme sentenced to nearly 5 years in federal prison (Jared Kofsky, Ed Griffith, and Meredith Deliso, ABC News, Sep 23, 2025) Woman Pleads Guilty to Scheme to Defraud Elvis Presley’s Family (Office of Public Affairs, U.S. Department of Justice, Feb 25, 2025) Graceland: 10 Surprising Facts About Elvis

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