{"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":"Rice Krispies","slug":"rice-krispies","published_at":"2026-05-09T07:00:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute-4049187/rice-krispies","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute-4049187","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rice-krispies--71777656","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71777656/rice_krispies.mp3","summary":"Trace the evolution of Rice Krispies from a 1928 food chemistry innovation to a global breakfast icon. Discover how a unique auditory sensation became a powerful marketing tool through the creation of legendary mascots.","meta_description":"Explore the history of Rice Krispies, from Eugene McKay's 1928 invention to the iconic Snap, Crackle, and Pop mascots.","key_points":["Main idea: Rice Krispies originated in 1928 through the work of food chemist Eugene McKay at the Kellogg Company","Marketing tactic: The 'snap, crackle, and pop' sound was leveraged to create a distinct sensory brand identity","Iconic branding: The mascots Snap, Crackle, and Pop were introduced in the 1930s to personify the cereal's unique texture","Product evolution: Originally marketed as an easy-to-digest breakfast, the cereal's versatility led to the 1939 invention of Rice Krispie Treats","Legacy: The cereal remains one of the most recognizable and sonically distinct breakfast products in history"],"chapters":[{"start_ms":0,"title":"The 1928 Invention","summary":"An introduction to the origins of Rice Krispies and the role of food chemist Eugene McKay."},{"start_ms":10000,"title":"The Science of Sound","summary":"How the unique texture of crisp rice creates the signature auditory experience when milk is added."},{"start_ms":20000,"title":"The Rise of the Mascots","summary":"The 1930s introduction of Snap, Crackle, and Pop as marketing icons."},{"start_ms":30000,"title":"From Cereal to Treats","summary":"The 1939 expansion of the brand through the invention of Rice Krispie Treats."},{"start_ms":40000,"title":"A Breakfast Icon","summary":"Reflecting on the cereal's lasting impact as a recognizable breakfast staple."}],"topics":["Rice Krispies","Kellogg Company","Food History","Eugene McKay","Snap Crackle and Pop","Breakfast Cereal","Rice Krispie Treats","Marketing History"],"duration_seconds":76,"processing_state":"processed","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-stupid-history-minute-4049187/episodes/rice-krispies/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/rice-krispies.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}