# The Free Soup Conspiracy | Quick Question Ep. 314

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Published: 2026-01-06T21:57:27+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3655

## Resource

On this episode, Daniel concludes his year-long feud with a New Jersey restaurant regarding false promises of post-race soup. Meanwhile, Soren gets physically trapped inside the trunk of a Chevy Volt while attempting a battery change in the rain. Plus: The dark science of motivating children with stories about drowning mice, proper running hand placement (T-1000 vs. Potato Chip), and the economic impossibility of fairness in arcade prize redemption. Chapters: 0:00 - The history of Cracked books (and the one that failed) 04:25 - The Resolution of the Free Soup Saga 5:15 - Motivating children with the "Drowning Mice" experiment 24:00 - Why we look terrible when running 27:50 - Running form: T-1000 vs. Holding a Potato Chip 35:00 - The Arcade Fairness Doctrine (Zootopia 2) 38:30 - The tragedy of the heart bells 47:00 - Soren gets trapped in a Chevy Volt trunk 56:00 - Remembering how to fix cars pre-Internet Support the Show: Patreon: www.patreon.com/quickquestion Instagram: www.instagram.com/qqsorenanddaniel Credits: Hosts: Soren Bowie & Daniel O'Brien Theme Song: Me Rex Produced By: Gabe Harder Asst. Editor: Liam Harder Thanks to Factor for sponsoring this episode. FACTORMEALS.com/qq50off and use code qq50off for 50% off your 1st Factor box + free breakfast for 1 year. Offer only valid for new Factor customers with code and qualifying auto-renewing subscription purchase. Thanks to ASPCA for sponsoring this episode. To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/QUESTION. The ASPCA is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance. Follow the guys on Bluesky! https://bsky.app/profile/danielobrien.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/sorenbowie.bsky.social Bonus episodes 2x/month at patreon.com/quickquestion OR Apple Podcasts

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