Condensed Soup
By Lulu Picart
Categories: Comedy, News, Daily News
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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Recent episodes
- Modern birding in your pocket
Birding has been a hobby for generations of nature lovers. Can it survive the digital age? CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity The ornithological artist drawing 1,000 birds by hand — all for an app that wants you off your phone (Nick Czap, The Guardian, 8 Aug 2026) Instagram…
- Biking to work is sweaty business
Biking to work is great for the environment, and your body -- but is it good for your coworkers? Stay healthy, stay fresh! CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity State Dept. warns Americans in Middle East to 'be prepared to depart' (Nathan Diller, USA Today, 2 Aug 2026) Biking to work: Tips…
- 'The Odyssey": so many versions!
'The Odyssey' is a hit -- does it matter which one you see? CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity Destructive tornado touches down near Appleton, Wisconsin, leaving trail of damage (Dan Peck and Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 27 Jul 2026) Prague's rare 70 mm IMAX draws thousands of Europeans…
- Butterflies can remember their caterpillar childhoods
You thought elephants had good memories? Meet butterflies, who remember their caterpillar days -- and even their parents'. CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity Melrose Center at the Orlando Public Library (Orlando Public Library, accessed 24 Jul 2026) Did the butterflies remember him?…
- Korean barbecue: more than just meat
Korean barbecue has been popping up all over the country. If you haven't been yet -- go hungry. CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity The Korean BBQ Scene Is Sizzling More Than Ever — Here's What to Know and Where to Go in the U.S. (Tae Yoon, Afar, 17 Apr 2026) An Introduction to Korean…
- Ronnnie Chieng and Aaron Chen: that's mentorship
Mentorship can take many forms. Ronnie Chieng's 'Daily Show' interview with Aaron Chen is a fantastic example. Special thanks to all my mentors along the way. CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity Ronnie Chieng's 'Daily Show' interview with Aaron Chen is a delight (Shannon Connellan…
- Cyclosporia gets serious. (Wash your produce)
The cyclosporia numbers are up (really up), and spreading in over half the states. CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity Outbreak of diarrhea caused by cyclosporiasis spreading in US with cases reported in CA, CDC says (Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 11 Jul 2026) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast…
- Keep your heart happy (and healthy)
How do survive modern life? Silver linings and good resting heart rates. CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity How to Naturally Lower Your Resting Heart Rate (Kaiser Permanente, 28 Jul 2025) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.
- Jeopardy is hiring a writer
Jeopardy, the long-running quiz show, is hiring a writer. You can get in on the legacy! CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity What is dream job? 'Jeopardy!' is hiring for this position (Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 8 Jul 2026) Jeopardy! (Emily Yahr, Britannica, 8 Jul 2026) Instagram…
- Türkiye gets its name back
We've got a name change! The country we used to called Turkey is now offiically Türkiye. Update your contact lists... CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity Why Is Turkey Spelled "Türkiye" in the World Cup? (Eden Gordon, Mental Floss, 26 Jun 2026) Turkey officially changes name at UN to…
- The White House opens gas stations
Freedom Fuel gas stations have arrived in Philadelphia, courtesy of the White House. CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity White House launches 25 Freedom Fuel gas stations in this region (Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 7 Jul 2026) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected]…
- Forget Instagram -- stay away from alligators
Alligators are real and they're coming for you. Okay, that may be an exaggeration -- but please be careful around them! CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity Woman dies after alligator bites off arm in Florida river (Kimberly Miller, USA Today, 2 Jul 2026) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast…
- Wash your produce! Cyclosporiasis is out there
Are you washing your fruit and veggies? An outbreak of cyclosporiasis is in 17 states, and counting. CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity Outbreak of cyclosporiasis occurring in Michigan (Michigan Health & Human Services, 1 Jul 2026) 'Large and growing' parasitic infection reported in 17…
- Paul McCartney gives Taylor Swift the ultimate wedding gift
History was made at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding -- by Sir Paul McCartney, who performed "I Want to Hold Your Hand" for the first time since 1965. CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity History of Madison Square Garden (Madison Square Garden, accessed 4 Jul 2026) Paul McCartney…
- Tyrian purple: the mystery color
Tyrian purple is a mysterious color that ruled the ancient world -- and you and I have never seen it. CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity Tyrian purple: The lost ancient pigment that was more valuable than gold (Zaria Gorvett, BBC, Nov 24, 2023) Tyrian Purple (University of Chicago…
- A new California law bans "sell by" dates
A new food labeling law in California is banning the "sell by" date in an effort to reduce food waste. CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity Did the milk expire? California bans 'sell by' food labels to cut food waste (Olga R. Rodriguez, AP, 1 Jul 2026) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast…
- NYC is a small town
New York, New York! If you can build community there, you can build it anywhere. Some tales from the city and the people who give it life. CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my friend's apartment.
- Trinidad's shores shift from Venezuela's earthquake
Countries are changing daily -- and we're not even talking politically. Trinidad's shores are changing due to Venezuela's earthquakes. Plus, how to win $100,000 by going through your junk drawer. CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity Shift observed on Trinidad's shoreline after Venezuela…
- Smart glasses are recording you without consent
Smart glasses are here. So be smart. CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever (Kali Hays, BBC, 13 May 2026) This New App Sends Alerts When Nearby Smart Glasses Are Recording (Jibin Joseph, PC Mag, 26 Feb 2026)…
- Venezuela's double earthquakes
Venezuela has suffered two major earthquakes on the same day, and the nation is reeling. CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity Frustration grows in Venezuela as earthquake death toll reaches 1,430 (Regina Garcia Cano, Andry Rincon and Megan Janetsky (AP, 27 Jun 2026) How to help those…
- Trouble at the Great American State Fair
The Great American State Fair is underway! (Kind of) CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity 9 tips to keep your house cool without air conditioning (Efficiency Vermont, accessed 26 Jun 2026) A widespread, searing heat dome and an extreme fire threat are expected as a major US weather pattern…
- Student project: Sir Stephen Fry and Latin at the Roman Baths
Student Florence Golding decided to translate audio guide for the Roman Baths in Bath into Latin. And she got Sir Stephen Fry to narrate it. CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity A Student-Led Latin Audio Guide (The Roman Baths, accessed 25 Jun 2026) The Roman Baths (accessed 25 Jun 2026)…
- Diving chess is a whole body (and mind) workout
What do you do when chess isn't enough? Put it on the bottom of a swimming pool. CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity Mind Sports Olympiad (Wikipedia, accessed Jun 1, 2026) Diving Chess (accessed 24 Jun 2026) My Dive into the World Diving Chess Championships (ThePawnSlayer, Chess (dot)…
- Reese's cups, a recipe, and a reversal
When accused by Mr. Reese's grandson that they had changed the Reese's cups formula, Hershey insisted the recipe was unaltered. They also recently announced that they're returning the recipe back to its original formula. We're as confused as you are. CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity…
- A startup bets on lab-grown chocolate
Lab-grown chocolate bars wil hit the market soon. Will we be able to tell? CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity Mondelez-backed startup debuts 'world's first' chocolate bars made with cultured cocoa (Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, Apr 15, 2026) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast…
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