{"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":"Raisin Bran","slug":"raisin-bran","published_at":"2026-05-02T07:00:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute-4049187/raisin-bran","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute-4049187","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/raisin-bran--71777650","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71777650/raisin_bran.mp3","summary":"Trace the evolution of Raisin Bran from a 1926 health innovation to a trademarked breakfast staple. Discover how a battle over digestive health flakes led to a massive corporate victory for Kellogg.","meta_description":"Explore the history of Raisin Bran, from its 1926 origins at Skinner Manufacturing to the intense trademark battles won by Kellogg.","key_points":["Main idea: Raisin Bran was engineered to make medicinal bran flakes palatable by adding sweet raisins","Historical milestone: The cereal was originally launched in 1926 by Skinner Manufacturing Company","Conflict: A significant trademark battle erupted between competing manufacturers in the early 20th century","Outcome: The Kellogg Company ultimately won the legal fight for the brand in the 1940s","Cultural shift: The product transitioned from a health supplement to a symbol of 'responsible adult' eating"],"chapters":[{"start_ms":0,"title":"The 1926 Invention","summary":"The origins of Raisin Bran at Skinner Manufacturing Company."},{"start_ms":10000,"title":"The Edibility Hack","summary":"How adding raisins transformed bran flakes from a health necessity into an edible breakfast."},{"start_ms":20000,"title":"The Trademark War","summary":"The legal struggle between companies that defined the cereal's ownership."},{"start_ms":30000,"title":"The Kellogg Victory","summary":"How Kellogg secured the brand in the 1940s and established its identity."},{"start_ms":40000,"title":"The Adult Cereal","summary":"The marketing shift toward fiber-focused, responsible eating."}],"topics":["Raisin Bran","Food History","Kellogg Company","Nabisco","Trademark Law","Breakfast Cereal","Skinner Manufacturing","Consumer Goods"],"duration_seconds":71,"processing_state":"processed","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-stupid-history-minute-4049187/episodes/raisin-bran/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/raisin-bran.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}