{"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":"Frosted Flakes","slug":"frosted-flakes","published_at":"2026-05-08T07:00:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute-4049187/frosted-flakes","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute-4049187","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/frosted-flakes--71777648","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71777648/frosted_flakes.mp3","summary":"Discover how the Kellogg Company transformed plain cornflakes into a breakfast staple by adding a sugar coating. This episode traces the evolution from 'Sugar Frosted Flakes' to the iconic brand we know today.","meta_description":"Learn the surprising history of Frosted Flakes, from the Kellogg brothers' innovation to the debut of Tony the Tiger.","key_points":["Main idea: The success of Frosted Flakes relied on coating plain cornflakes in sugar to increase palatability for children","Historical fact: The cereal was originally marketed under the more literal name 'Sugar Frosted Flakes'","Key figure: The product was a collaborative effort building on the foundation laid by Will Keith Kellogg","Marketing milestone: Tony the Tiger was introduced in 1953 to drive brand recognition","Practical takeaway: Adding a simple, high-value ingredient can pivot a boring product into a massive commercial success"],"chapters":[{"start_ms":0,"title":"The Origins of Sugar Frosted Flakes","summary":"An introduction to the 1952 launch of the cereal by the Kellogg Company."},{"start_ms":10000,"title":"The Kellogg Legacy","summary":"How John H. Kellogg's team leveraged the popularity of cornflakes created by his brother."},{"start_ms":20000,"title":"The Sugar Breakthrough","summary":"The strategic decision to coat plain flakes in sugar to appeal to younger consumers."},{"start_ms":30000,"title":"Enter Tony the Tiger","summary":"The 1953 introduction of the brand's most famous mascot."},{"start_ms":40000,"title":"Rebranding and Legacy","summary":"The 1983 name change and the enduring formula of the product."}],"topics":["Kellogg Company","Breakfast Cereal","Food History","Tony the Tiger","Marketing Strategy","Cornflakes","Brand Evolution"],"duration_seconds":73,"processing_state":"processed","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-stupid-history-minute-4049187/episodes/frosted-flakes/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/frosted-flakes.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}