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Condensed Soup episodes
- The Macy's Thanksgiving Parade preps for step-off
Are you a Macy's Thanksgiving Parade person? Come learn about this American tradition.
Americans eye Thanksgiving travel weather after Texas tornadoes, snow and rain elsewhere (Juan A. Lozano, AP, Nov 25, 2025)
Everything to Know About the 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (Gina Salamone, NBC (dot) com, Nov 25, 2025)
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade UWS Inflation Event 2025: What To Know (West Side Rag, Nov 25, 2025)
The First Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (Christopher Klein, History (dot) com, Nov 20, 2025)
Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast
*This episode was recorded in a cruise ship cabin.
11 min - Moving walkways are disappearing from airports
One of the hardest parts of traveling is the actual travel -- walking through airports with bags and kids can be tough. And now, some moving walkways are disappearing. I have thoughts.
Why airline passenger walks to the terminal gate may get a little longer (Kevin Williams, CNBC, Nov 22, 2025)
This U.S. Airport Will Take You the Longest to Walk Through, According to a New Study (Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, Aug 5, 2025)
Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast
*This episode was recorded in a cruise ship cabin.
11 min - Americans are waiting longer to upgrade their phones
Still waiting to upgrade your phone? Trying to eke out as much time as possible before you have to spend money on a new one? You're not alone. Here's why it matters.
Americans are holding onto devices longer than ever and it's costing the economy (Kevin Williams, CNBC, Nov 23, 2025)
Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast
*This episode was recorded in a cruise ship cabin.
11 min - Will Japan's first female leader step into the sumo ring?
Sumo wrestling is a segregated space. Will Japan's first female prime minister change that?
Japan's first female leader faces a taboo over entering the male-only sumo ring (Mari Yamaguchi, AP, Nov 21, 2025)
The female sumo wrestlers fighting for recognition — a photo essay (Yulia Skogoreva, The Guardian, Jun 30, 2023)
What is Sumo Wrestling & Where to See a Match (Dayna Hannah, All Japan Tours, accessed Nov 22, 2025)
Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast
*This episode was recorded in a cruise ship cabin.
11 min - New crash test dummies will keep women safer
New crash test dummies designed to more closely resemble women's bodies will be used for American crash tests soon. Plus, more smart crows!
Swedish firm deploys crows to pick up cigarette butts (Daniel Coffey, The Guardian, Feb 1, 2022)
The Crows Who Clean Our Cities (Michele Gargiulo (dot) com, Nov 20, 2025)
A new crash test dummy that better resembles women gets key government endorsement (Jeff McMurray and Audrey McAvoy, AP, Nov 21, 2025
Federal government to require car companies to use female crash test dummies (Julie Tsirkin and Emma Dion, NBC News, Nov 20, 2025)
Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast
*This episode was recorded in a cruise ship cabin.
11 min - Luxury cinemas make the movies an event
Going to the movies can be a really indulgent experience -- and sometimes, we need a little escape.
'A different vibe': New York welcomes the luxury private cinema experience (Adrian Horton, The Guardian, Nov 20, 2025)
The Ultimate Guide to Movie Ticket Prices (Cinemark, Aug 11, 2025)
10 Unique Movie Theatres Around the World (Hester Underhill, Something Curated, Sep 25, 2024)
The History of Drive-In Movie Theaters (And Where They Are Now) (New York Film Academy, May 27, 2023)
Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast
*This episode was recorded in a cruise ship cabin.
11 min - Be nice to crows. Very, very nice.
You've probably heard the rumors of crows being intelligent -- but how smart are they? The answer will surprise you. Unless you're a crow.
10 Fun Facts About the American Crow (Rachel Fritts, Audubon Magazine, Aug 25, 2021)
Crows: Facts about the clever birds that live all over the world (Alina Bradford, Marilyn Perkins, Live Science, Jun 18, 2025)
Crows could be the smartest animal other than primates (Chris Baraniuk, Dec 11, 2019)
Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast
*This episode was recorded in a cruise ship cabin.
11 min - Eswatini: small country, big deals
Eswatini, formerly Swaziland, is set to receive the new twice-yearly HIV prevention shot; plus, more about the African country, an absolute monarchy.
Eswatini is the first African country to get twice-yearly HIV prevention shot (Farai Mutsaka, AP, Nov 18, 2025)
Eswatini confirms receiving $5.1m from the US for accepting deportees (Farouk Chothia, BBC, Nov 18, 2025)
Swaziland king renamed country 'the Kingdom of eSwatini' (BBC, Apr 19, 2018)
Mswati III facts for kids (Kiddle, accessed Nov 18, 2025)
The Kingdom of Eswatini (official, accessed Nov 18, 2025)
21 Interesting Facts About Eswatini (Swaziland) (Atlas & Boots, Oct 29, 2022)
Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast
*This episode was recorded in a cruise ship cabin.
11 min - The War of the Worlds and other hoaxes
A few hoaxes from history -- would you fall for them?
7 of the Biggest Literary Hoaxes in History (Colin Scanlon, Mental Floss, Nov 13, 2025)
12 Famous Hoaxes That (Almost) Fooled Everyone (Carrie Bell, Readers Digest, Jun 10, 2025)
Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast
*This episode was recorded in a cruise ship cabin.
11 min - What makes soda addictive?
Craving a crispy Coke? You're not alone. Here's why our bodies and brains love sodas.
There's a reason you're so hooked on soda. It's not entirely your fault (Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, Nov 12, 2025)
Why soda is so addictive — and some good alternative beverages (Lisa Drayer, CNN, Oct 28, 2019)
Move over Pepsi. Dr. Pepper is coming for you. Sodas are tied for America's 2nd favorites (Sara Chernikoff, USA Today, Jun 17, 2024)
15 Popular Soda Brands From Around the World (Melissa Haun, Tasting Table, Feb 3, 2024)
A love letter to Beverly, the so-called "worst" soda (Caroline Eubanks, Atlanta Magazine, Jun 5, 2025)
Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast
*This episode was recorded in a cruise ship cabin.
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About Condensed Soup
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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.