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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 condensedsoup@proton.me *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.

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: @condensedsouppodcast condensedsoup@proton.me *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.

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 Türkiye (The Guardian, 2 Jun 2022) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast condensedsoup@proton.me *This episode...

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 condensedsoup@proton.me *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.

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 condensedsoup@proton.me *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.

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 states, including Pa. And NJ (ABC News, 3 Jul 2026) Don't Want to Eat Spiders? Here's How to Wash Your...

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 Performed This Beloved No. 1 Beatles Hit at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Wedding Reception (Exclusive...

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 Library, accessed 3 Jul 2026) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast condensedsoup@proton.me *This episode was re...

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 condensedsoup@proton.me *This episode was recorded in my friend's bathroom.

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 condensedsoup@proton.me *This episode was recorded in my friend's apartment.

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 earthquakes (AP, 29 Jun 2026) Bed Bath & Beyond launches hunt for America's oldest coupon with $100K pri...

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) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast condensedsoup@proton.me *This episode was recorded in my bathroom.

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 impacted by the Venezuela earthquakes (Gabriela Aoun Angueira, AP, 26 Jun 2026) Donate to World Central Ki...

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 change unfolds (Chris Dolce, CNN, 26 Jun 2026) Trump's Great American State Fair opens with melted i...

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) Pont du Gard (Wikipedia, accessed 25 Jun 2026) Taking the Plunge: 5 Reasons Baths Are Good for You (Cl...

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) com, 6 October 2024) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast condensedsoup@proton.me *This episode was recorded...

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 Grandson of Reese's Peanut Butter Cup inventor accuses Hershey of "quietly replacing" ingredients (CBS...

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 condensedsoup@proton.me *This episode was recorded in my bathroom.

Peacocks, peacocks, everywhere! Is it a blessing, or a curse? Neighborhoods around the world are divided.  CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity Over 100 peacocks invade seaside town in northern Italy (AP, May 12, 2026) Gulfport's growing peacock population is colorful but controversial (Eric Glasser, WTSP, May 11, 2026) Peacock 'invasion' of Italian seaside town ruffles feathers (Angela Gi...

A sweltering heat wave is sweeping Europe, and France has responded by restricting activities and  CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity France restricts public alcohol consumption and outdoor sports as heart wave bakes parts of Europe (Angela Charlton, AP, 21 Jun 2026) Make Music Day (accessed 20 Jun 2026) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast condensedsoup@proton.me *This episode was recorded...

The World Cup has taken America by storm! Especially the fans.  CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity Scotland fans have descended on Boston for the World Cup, and bars are struggling to keep up (Kyle Hightower, AP, 19 Jun 2026) 'This could only exist in America': What are foreign football fans finding in the US? (Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu, BBC, 19 Jun 2026) Chattanooga among dozens of World Cup...

The Parthenon's worth taking a new look! They've taken a big step in restoration, and for the first time in 220 years, you can see it in its symmetrical glory. CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity Greece's Parthenon gets a facelift, revealing a look not seen for 220 years (AP, 18 Jun 2026) Acropolis, Athens (UNESCO, accessed 18 Jun 2026) Plan Your Visit (Acropolis Museum, accessed 18 Jun 2...

Have you ever seen a lovebug (also called honeymoon fly) swarm? They're flies that fly while mating. If you come to Florida during the summer, you could see them in season. Is that lucky? (Besides for the lovebug) CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity Matt Devitt Weather (Facebook, 22 Apr 2026) Love Bug Facts & Information (Orkin, accessed 18 Jun 2026) No, Lovebugs Were Not Created By Scien...

Over 400,000 California peach treas are set to be destroyed following Del Monte's bankruptcy filings. This will greatly affect the canned peach supply. No word yet on fruit cocktail... CONDENSED SOUP: the daily comedy podcast! California farmers to destroy 420,000 peach trees following Del Monte bankruptcy (Susana Guerrero, SFGate, 5 May 2026) The Boozy History Of The Original Canned Fruit Cocktai...

A Starbucks marketing campaign in Korea has gone terribly wrong. People are smashing coffee cups, demanding refunds, and calling for corporate responsibility.   SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity Starbucks Korea to close stores early for mandatory history training after marketing row (Kim Tong-Hyung, AP, 15 Jun 2026) Starbucks Korea sacks CEO over controversial 'Tank Day' promotion (Kelly Ng and J...