Best Lulu Picart Podcasts (2025)

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Why are people on social media mean?; A Beijing traffic jam hack | 49 10:04

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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). Futuristic! You Can Hire Someone To Rescue You From Traffic Jam in Beijing? Here’s How (News24 Online) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast c…

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Podcasting from a cruise ship; speaking "un peu" French | 48 10:02

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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. Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] Lulu Picart

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A dam in China is slowing down the Earth's rotation; when to wash your bed sheets | 47 10:04

1d ago10:04

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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) This Is How Often You Should Wash Your Sheets, According to MDs by Rachel Sylvester and Leslie Corona (Real Simple) Instagram: …

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Hockey players' pregame routines; a bus stop that keeps you safe | 46 10:02

2d ago10:02

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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! NHL players are all about pregame routine, whether it’s naps, walking the dog or eating same meal by Pat Graham (AP) Kings serenaded by another national anthem by harmonica chorus from Koreat…

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Should emojis be legally binding?; John Oliver will rebrand a Minor League Baseball team | 45 10:02

3d ago10:02

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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? Canadian judge rules thumbs-up emoji can represent contract agreement by Leyland Cecco (The Guardian) John Oliver wants to rename a Minor League Baseball team by Benjamin Hill (MLB.com) RiverDogs honor i…

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Problems at Newark airport; major storms coming; Jon Bon Jovi's charitable cafe | 44 10:02

4d ago10:02

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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? Newark Liberty Airport suffers third system outage in less than 2 weeks, impacting hundreds of flights by Na…

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A restaurant with grandma's recipes; 70,000 Dumdums ordered by mistake; McDonald's isn't for kids anymore | 43 10:02

7d ago10:02

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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... This NYC Restaurant’s Food is Cooked With Love by Grandmas From Around the World by Rachel Chang (Travel + Leisure) Mom speaks out after 8-year-old s…

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Costco's gold bars; don't be this guy at the Coliseum; pro travel tips | 42 10:02

8d ago10:02

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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) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected]…

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A man's obsession with snake venom; students live free at these assisted living homes | 41 10:02

9d ago10:02

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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) Dutch nursing home offers rent-free housing to students …

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Disney's new theme park; Everest sets some rules; DOGE's Golden Visa | 40 10:02

10d ago10:02

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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 Immi…

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How does Royal Match afford all those celebrities?; is Find My Friends freaky?; Lighthouse Charities | 39 10:02

11d ago10:02

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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 V…

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LEGO's MRI machines and the importance of play; a bodega where good grades equal cash | 38 10:02

12d ago10:02

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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…

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The end of Skype; an honest review of the Sphere (Postcard from Earth) | 37 10:02

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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.) Skype is shutting down. If you still use it, like I do, here are some alternatives by Michael Grothaus (Fast Company) Postcard from Earth (Wikipedia) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected]…

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Reading library books on your phone; can you smell ants? | 36 10:02

14d ago10:02

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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). Libby app (official) Bookshop.org (official) What do ants smell like? Science has several (very strange) answers by Helen Pilcher (BBC Science Focus) Inst…

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A 3D printed train station; a Southwest flight attendant and a communal journal | 35 10:02

15d ago10:02

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We can make train stations overnight, but the real magic still lies in things like a journal passed around on a plane. I compare it with a striking moment in the off-Broadway play In and Of Itself -- it's a lot of faith and trust, with a lot of reward. This 3D-printed train station in Japan took less than 6 hours to build by Hunter Schwarz (Fast Co…

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Former Disney worker sabotages allergy menus; supporting Vancouver's Filipino population; hand puppet feedings for baby vultures | 34 10:02

16d ago10:02

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A disgruntled ex-employee makes a terrible (and dangerous) choice, and a baby vulture gets fed by a hand puppet. This week, Condensed Soup is supporting a GoFundMe for one of the victims of the tragedy at Vancouver's Lapu-Lapu Festival (Canada). Please join me to help Roland Nulada and his family cover expenses while he heals. Former Disney worker …

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A dog is found in the Australian wilderness after 529 days; a claim against Big Chicken; a lucky turtle's Lego prosthesis | 33 10:02

17d ago10:02

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Lost your dog? Don't do your laundry. Plus, Big Chicken is in the fryer, and the cutest story about a creative solution for a turtle's problem. Dog found using owner’s t-shirt after 529 days in Australian wilderness by Brandon Drenon (BBC News) Popular chicken distributors to pay class action lawsuit settlement by Dominique Jack (PIX11) Museum buil…

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The senior cheerleading squad bringing it on; the cost of getting airlifted from a mountain | 32 10:01

18d ago10:01

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A story about a cheerleading squad with a purpose, and your guide to getting rescued on a mountain — if you’re going to need an airlift, at least save money. Man looking for his phone airlifted from Japan’s Mt. Fuji twice in 1 week by Katie Scott (Global News) Rise of the Rah Rah seniors: S’pore’s elderly cheerleaders show off their moves by Sherma…

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Getting through TSA without a real ID; tipping: who are the 20%? | 31 10:02

19d ago10:02

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In the U.S., the Real ID deadline is coming up -- are you ready? I let you know how I got through LAX security without a wallet (hint: get there early and smile), plus the constant struggle of an empathetic tipper... Department of Homeland Security Real ID FAQs How do WSJ Readers Tip? (WSJ Instagram) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast condensedsoup@p…

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Allergy menus; Chat GPT is my help desk; Chattanooga is a National Park CIty | 30 10:02

20d ago10:02

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Forget turning yourself into a cartoon character -- my favorite use for Chat GPT is as my personal help desk for anything. Plus, a simple ask from a diner with allergies, and Chattanooga's new point of pride as a National Park City! https://chattanooga.gov/stay-informed/latest-news/its-official-chattanooga-becomes-first-national-park-city-north-ame…

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Support for the arts: how America does it vs Ireland. | 29 10:02

21d ago10:02

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Send this one to your artist friends. And then maybe buy a ticket to a museum? Hundreds of Florida arts groups scramble for funding after DeSantis vetoes grants by Wilkine Brutus (NPR Morning Edition) US marine band forced to cancel concert with students of color after Trump Kennedy Center takeover by Lucy Hicks Beach (Classic FM) Ireland’s Basic I…

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The Visdeurbel fish doorbell; the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth | 28 10:00

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It's fish doorbell season! We can ALL get behind this fish doorbell. Then, I get way too emotional about women's hockey jerseys. Human Nature (official) Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (official) Visdeurbel fish doorbell (official) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] Lulu Picart

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College rejection celebrations; how to be a good hotel guest; a Nintendo speakeasy in Tokyo | 27 10:01

23d ago10:01

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Just because you didn't get into college doesn't mean you can't have a party. And I let you into a couple more secrets: how to make sure the hotel loves you back, and an under-the-radar gaming paradise bar in Tokyo. Why high school seniors’ ‘rejection cake’ trend is going viral on TikTok by Rachel Hale (USA Today) Are you the world’s worst hotel gu…

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Forgiveness: how do you get there?; a dog leads a 2-year-old to safety| 26 10:02

24d ago10:02

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This one starts off with a violent story, so use the timestamps to advance to the next one if you're not ready for that. The podcast ends happy, though. Could you forgive someone who did you an ultimate wrong? I find a story of some inspiring and loving people -- and wonder what it takes to get to that point. And since I want to end every episode o…

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Sam Altman says stop saying please -- save electricity. | 25 10:02

25d ago10:02

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Should we be polite to our AI? What's the actual cost -- and can we just fix it? I go a little deep into the rabbit hole on this one. Please enjoy the wild ride! Thank you. Saying ‘Please’ and “Thank You’ to ChatGPT Costs OpenAI ‘Tens of Millions of Dollars’ by Sherin Shibu (Entrepreneur) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected]…

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Oscar voters have to watch the movies?!?; sorry, quicksand is real | 24 10:02

26d ago10:02

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If you watch all the Best Picture nominations every year, you're better than some Academy members. And also -- does it matter? Plus a story of a real-life movie moment that starts with quicksand and ends with a happily ever after (fingers crossed. It's a little too early to tell.). And never fear -- If I mention both quicksand and movies, there wil…

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Dressing up at the airport; Southwest's new seating policy | 23 10:02

27d ago10:02

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Air travel: does anyone still wear a hat? Do you dress up to fly? Also, I give you a rundown on Southwest's new seating policies and a tip to save on your next ride to the airport. Southwest seating policies (official) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] Lulu Picart

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Do you wanna build a podcast?; rideshare safety tips | 22 10:02

28d ago10:02

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Condensed Soup is hiring! I'm looking for someone to help me once-in-a-while with post-production work. Listen to the episode for details and please contact me at [email protected] if you have a lead! Plus, tips or rideshare passengers -- even if you use them all the time. Uber, Way launch ‘interest list’ for autonomous rides in Atlanta by Da…

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Reinstating holidays on Google Calendar; silent reading book clubs; Sir Ian McKellen stars in 14-year-old's directorial debut | 21 10:01

29d ago10:01

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Certain holidays have disappeared from your Google Calendar -- a Canadian YWCA is making sure they're not forgotten. I also discuss silent reading clubs, Ian McKellen's latest acting venture, and the oldest choir in the world. YWCA Metro Vancouver Rebook It app The anti-book club, book club: Why people are loving silent reading events by Clare Mulr…

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Rally tips and actions for introverts; finding lost pets with facial recognition | 20 10:02

30d ago10:02

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Just like Troy and Gabriella said, "We're all in this together." I chat tips for people in the street, but we still end with a smile -- a use for facial recognition we can all get behind! How AI is using facial recognition to help bring lost pets home by Ash-har Quraishi, Analisa Novak (CBS News) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast…

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A bucket brigade of books; helping Russian frogs; elephants form 'alert circles' | 19 10:01

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Some stories of communities making their world a better place. And donation this week is going to a GoFundMe in my personal circle. Try to support yours whenever possible! See how a Michigan town moved 9,100 books one by one to their new home A Russian bucket brigade helps toads and frogs cross the road to get to a spawning site by Kirill Zarubin (…

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Food allergies at Epic Universe; Uber's Lost and Found Index; borrowing a dress at the library | 18 10:01

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I've got raves for Orlando's newest theme park, Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort -- with a very big safety alert for fellow food allergy sufferers who visit. Then a quick trip through the lost and found lockers at Uber, and a library's unique approach to supporting sustainable fashion. Universal Orlando Resort (official) The 2025 Uber Lost…

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Tax extensions; Jacksonville University's ambush cuts; Love on the Spectrum; Galapagos tortoise babies | 17 10:02

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Didn't file your taxes on time this year? You may be in luck! Not so lucky? Students and faculty of Jacksonville University. Plus, finding love and making it count. *Special thanks to listener Jon from Orlando for sending the tax info! IRS extends April 15 tax deadline for Florida and at least 8 other states. See the list by Francesco Gariano (Toda…

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Raw oysters: yes or no?; Amy Lou Wood, SNL, and comedy as a superpower | 16 10:02

1M ago10:02

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With great comedy comes great responsibility. I chat about being a woman in this business and why the craft of comedy might mean letting some jokes go. Plus, oysters around the world. Join me (but get your own dozen). On Aimee Lou Wood’s Pitch-Perfect Response to Bullying Dressed Up as “Comedy” by Rebecca Cope (Vogue) Does Humor Entail Cruelty? By …

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Mariah Carey's grunge album; robots running marathons; random kindness at McDonald's | 15 10:02

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A half-marathon for robots and humans, Mariah Carey has a secret album from 1995, and a good local "pay it forward" moment that will make you want to help out a stranger. Or get fast food. World’s first humanoid robot half marathon postponed due to windy weather by Eduardo Baptista (Reuters) Robots to race humans at China half-marathon by Cameron O…

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Airport scanners with an agenda?; getting blown away in Beijing; the Disney Look | 14 10:01

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Do airport scanners make you gay? Of course not -- but it led me down a rabbit hole. Join me to learn about why all airport security experiences are NOT the same. Plus we chat about thin people problems in Beijing and the Disney Look. Hundreds of flights cancelled in China as strong winds hit capital by Barbara Tasch (BBC News) 'Gay beam machine': …

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Dire wolves are so back; a high-tech basketball court; marry me at Taco Bell | 13 10:02

1M ago10:02

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From resurrecting extinct species to LED floors that change arenas with a tap, this weekend edition hits science, sports, and a Cinnabon cake in one swoop. Also: sauce packet formalwear. See you in Vegas? The Return of the Dire Wolf Company Seeking to Resurrect the Woolly Mammoth Creates a ‘Woolly Mouse’” by Adam Popescu (Scientific American) NBA T…

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Your dad's a trading card; shipping your luggage; Team Kentucky Storm Relief Fund | 12 10:02

1M ago10:02

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I've been shipping luggage for years, and I'm not gatekeeping these hacks! Join me this week in supporting the Team Kentucky Storm Relief Fund. which was created by Governor Andy Beshear to support this year's catastrophic storm damage and floods in Kentucky. How Fred Smith rescued FedEx from bankruptcy by playing blackjack in Las Vegas by Ann Schm…

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Ego Nwodim's crowd masterclass; scientists replicate taste; private sound without headphones | 11 10:00

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Taste your mom's meatloaf from your apartment! Scientific advancements are letting people do so many things virtually and all alone. Plus, the Ego Nwodim's comedy superpower of live audience control on SNL. This comedy nerd can't get enough of it. Entire SNL audience gets bleeped during Ego Nwodim's Weekend Update joke: 'Lorne gonna be mad' by Jill…

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Shampoo Bars; Pasta Shapes; The Wigs Hold Secrets | 10 10:01

1M ago10:01

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Today’s got a little lather, a little linguine, and a little… contraband wig? We’re talking small swaps that make a big difference, a pasta shape born from obsession, and one hair-related hiding place that did not go as planned. Linguine vs. Fettuccine vs. Spaghetti: What's the Difference? by Sam Hindman (Mental Floss) Inside one man's quest to mak…

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Floods; Orlando's #2 Jewelry Thief; All the Toys From Our Childhood Are Terrible Now | 9 10:02

1M ago10:02

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Thinking of everyone affected by the central U.S. floods. Check on your buddies, everyone. Earrings worth $769,500 recovered by Florida police after alleged thief swallows them by Ana Faguy (BBC News) Hasbro Debuts a New Version of Monopoly Minus the Cold Hard Cash by Jamie Sorcher (Popular Mechanics) Chuck E. Cheese gets a rebrand -- which means n…

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The Girl From Ipanema; Where's Lady Liberty?; Why Women Lose Their Balance | 8 10:01

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We’re vibing to bossa nova, watching a statue vanish in plain sight, and learning something new (and unfair?) about clumsiness. Unexpected ways your cycle messes with you by Julie Vargo (Orlando Health) Join the Conversation! Do you know the secret behind a magic trick? Tell me! Email: [email protected] Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast…

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Alison Burns has a Sauna Box; The Sourdough Hotel | 7 10:01

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🍲 What’s in the Soup Today? Lulu's former co-host, Alison Burns, drops by to answer five questions. They chat sauna boxes and steam cleaning before Lulu wraps it up with a bready-made closer. Links from today: Sweden Has a Hotel for Sourdough Starters by Danny Lewis (Smithsonian Magazine) See you tomorrow for more bite-sized goodness! 🍜 Join the Co…

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Who Wants to Be an NPC?; a Spa in Pompeii; 1776 at the Kennedy Center | 6 10:06

1M ago10:06

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We’re granting wishes, digging up ancient luxury, and celebrating Betty White in stamp form. Plus, Lulu chats the Broadway tour of 1776 and its stay at the Kennedy Center, no matter what the official website says. Links from today: Make-a-Wish is auctioning off the chance to become an NPC in The Elder Scrolls 6 by Cal Jeffrey (Techspot) 'Once-in-a-…

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Cory Booker Made Me Cry; Don't Scare Me; Are Birkenstocks Art? | 5 10:02

2M ago10:02

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What’s in the Soup Today? We’re diving into Cory Booker's historic speech, horror movies, and whether Germany thinks Birkenstocks count as art. (Spoiler: they do not.) Links from today: Birkenstocks Aren't Art, German Federal Court Says by Karen K. Ho (ARTnews) See you tomorrow for more bite-sized goodness! 🍜 Join the Conversation: Am I wrong about…

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Viennese balls; Darkness Rising Project; Kidney Credit at the Kidney Bank | 4 10:01

2M ago10:01

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What’s in the Soup Today? Waltzing through Vienna’s ball season, reliving corset trauma on tour, spotlighting an incredible mental health org, and learning about kidney donations. It’s a full Thursday bowl. Links from today: From sweatpants to cosplay, here are some surprising twists of Vienna's annual ball season by Lynn Brown (BBC) Colorado woman…

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Hot Chocolate Year-Round; Finders Keepers at Museums; Timothée Chalamet manifests greatness | 3 10:01

2M ago10:01

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We’re stirring together fancy hot chocolate dreams, the ethics of repatriating cultural artifacts, and a little SAG Award speech that might just send you chasing your own greatness. (Also, shoutout to creme brulee.) Most Hot Chocolate Sucks. Make It at Home Instead. by Rebecca Flint Marx (Eater) The Netherlands Will Return 113 Benin Bronzes to Nige…

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Portable Fans and National Parks | 2 10:02

2M ago10:02

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We’re blowing through the essential rechargeable fan roundup—because summer waits for no one, and neither does backstage sweat. Bring one to a national park this summer! Hundreds in Park Service Have Opted to Quit, Agency Memo Says by Lisa Friedman (NYTimes) See you tomorrow for more bite-sized goodness! 🍜 Join the Conversation: Have a solution for…

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Soup du jour; the birth of Post-its; Cynthia Erivo is amazing. | 1 10:01

2M ago10:01

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What’s in the Soup Today? Welcome to episode one! We’re kicking things off with a quick intro to Condensed Soup, Post-its, and a whole lotta love for Cynthia Erivo (she's been wicked cool long before the movie). Also: what this 10-minute show is, how to use it, and why you’ll want to come back tomorrow. 3m Post-it history (official) 'The Color Purp…

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Just a little hey, how are ya from Lulu at Condensed Soup, your new favorite ten minute routine! Follow Condensed Soup on Instagram: @condensedsouppodcastBy Lulu Picart

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