{"podcast":{"title":"The Stupid History Minute","slug":"the-stupid-history-minute-4049187","podcast_index_feed_id":4049187,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/4965707/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-stupid-history-minute","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/18875e53f7c5089bf3fd2f8c03f7abf3.jpg","author":"Keb Pound","episode_count":1000,"summary":"Most people take everyday things for granted — but what if you could actually know the weird, surprising, and often hilarious stories behind them? I’m Keb Pound, and this is The Stupid History Minute — the most binge-able podcast in the world. One minute at a time, I break down the overlooked, the ordinary, and the absolutely ridiculous parts of everyday life. From the history of paperclips to why we say “bless you” after a sneeze, each episode delivers a fast, funny fact you’ll actually remember. Whether you're a trivia nerd, a podcast junkie, or just someone who loves learning weird stuff quickly, you’ll walk away a little smarter (and maybe a little more sarcastic). Don’t stay stupid — give me a minute. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute--4965707/support .","last_synced_at":"2026-08-01T14:17:31.460766+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute-4049187"},"episode":{"title":"Cinnamon Toast Crunch","slug":"cinnamon-toast-crunch","published_at":"2026-05-01T07:00:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute-4049187/cinnamon-toast-crunch","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute-4049187","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cinnamon-toast-crunch--71777647","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71777647/cinnamon_toast_crunch.mp3","summary":"Trace the evolution of Cinnamon Toast Crunch from its 1984 origins to a global breakfast staple. Discover how a product designed to mimic dessert transformed the cereal aisle through aggressive branding.","meta_description":"Explore the history of Cinnamon Toast Crunch, from its 'Cinnamon Grams' beginnings to its iconic status as a General Mills powerhouse.","key_points":["Main idea: Cinnamon Toast Crunch was engineered by General Mills to replicate the flavor of cinnamon sugar toast","Evolution: The cereal originally launched under the much less aggressive name 'Cinnamon Grams'","Design choice: The square shape was specifically intended to mimic miniature slices of toast","Marketing strategy: The brand's massive success was driven by surreal, high-energy mascot-led commercials","Product identity: The cereal represents a shift in the industry from bland health foods to sugar-focused treats"],"chapters":[{"start_ms":0,"title":"The Cereal Series Premiere","summary":"An introduction to the month-long deep dive into the history of iconic breakfast cereals."},{"start_ms":60000,"title":"The Birth of a Classic","summary":"The 1984 launch of Cinnamon Toast Crunch by General Mills and the team behind it."},{"start_ms":80000,"title":"From Grams to Crunch","summary":"How the product rebranded from 'Cinnamon Grams' to its current, more aggressive identity."},{"start_ms":90000,"title":"Engineering the Crunch","summary":"The design philosophy behind the square shape and the iconic cinnamon sugar swirl."},{"start_ms":100000,"title":"Marketing and Mascots","summary":"How wild commercials and eccentric mascots cemented the cereal's place in pop culture."}],"topics":["Cinnamon Toast Crunch","General Mills","Food History","Product Development","Breakfast Cereal","Brand Evolution","Marketing History"],"duration_seconds":138,"processing_state":"processed","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-stupid-history-minute-4049187/episodes/cinnamon-toast-crunch/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute-4049187/cinnamon-toast-crunch.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}