{"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":"Red Bull for Cats","slug":"red-bull-for-cats","published_at":"2026-04-27T07:00:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute-4049187/red-bull-for-cats","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute-4049187","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/red-bull-for-cats--71024952","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71024952/red_bull_for_cats.mp3","summary":"Explore the 2012 marketing stunt where Red Bull teased a specialized energy drink for cats. This episode examines how brands use absurdity to drive viral engagement during April Fool's Day.","meta_description":"A look back at Red Bull's ridiculous 2012 April Fool's prank: an energy drink designed for feline performance and wings.","key_points":["Main idea: Red Bull used a highly polished, absurd concept to capture attention during April Fool's Day","Marketing tactic: Tweaking a recognizable brand for an unexpected audience creates instant viral potential","The concept: A fictional feline energy drink promising sharper reflexes and literal wings","Public reaction: Cat owners engaged with the prank by joking about their pets' existing high energy levels","Practical takeaway: Successful viral marketing relies on letting the internet run with the chaos of a well-executed joke"],"chapters":[{"start_ms":0,"title":"The 2012 Prank","summary":"Introduction to Red Bull's April Fool's Day attempt to launch a drink for cats."},{"start_ms":10000,"title":"Feline Performance","summary":"Details on the promised benefits of the fake product, including sharper reflexes and wings."},{"start_ms":20000,"title":"The Art of the Tease","summary":"How the polished presentation of an absurd idea forces audiences to stop and look."},{"start_ms":30000,"title":"Internet Chaos","summary":"How cat owners and the wider internet reacted to the ridiculous concept."},{"start_ms":40000,"title":"Marketing Lesson","summary":"The brilliance of using unexpected audiences to drive brand engagement."}],"topics":["Red Bull","April Fool's Day","Marketing Strategy","Viral Content","Brand Identity","Feline Behavior","Advertising History"],"duration_seconds":72,"processing_state":"processed","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-stupid-history-minute-4049187/episodes/red-bull-for-cats/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/red-bull-for-cats.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}