The Stupid History Minute
byKeb Pound
EducationHistorySocietyCulture
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 q...
Episodes(40 episodes)
The Price is Right - Guest Host: Carolyn Kiel
The Stupid History of The Price is RightGuest Host: Carolyn Kiel from the Beyond 6 seconds PodcastCheck out her show here: https://open.spotify.com/show/43W7RSYBMRsT4ktoFSHpau?si=91384c851fba41cfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute--4965707/support.
Published: Jan 25, 2026Duration: 1:21
Duck Calls - Guest Host: Jodi from That Tennessee Feeling
The Stupid History of Duck CallsGuest Host: Jodi from That Tennessee FeelingCheck out her show here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lK9Yt9u4pgYumA621cRLk?si=1467b59d4fba40b2Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute--4965707/support.
Published: Jan 24, 2026Duration: 1:10
Air Tags - Guest Host: Scott Showalter from Show Me Your Trips
The Stupid History of Air TagsGuest Host: Scott Showalter from Show Me Your TripsCheck out his show here: https://open.spotify.com/show/34n9DvuBZjwdSszI5FbPyf?si=26486e95ff1e4639Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute--4965707/support.
Published: Jan 23, 2026Duration: 1:18
Key Lime Pie - Guest Host: Jodi from That Florida Feeling
The Stupid History of Key Lime PieGuest Host: Jodi from That Florida FeelingCheck out here show here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2uFnS0ZNBfYLcdAwOIy7S7?si=fc458b0ef5e744f2Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute--4965707/support.
Published: Jan 22, 2026Duration: 1:07
Drive-In Movie Theaters - Guest Host: Frank from Reels of Cinema/Movies Across the Pod
The Stupid History of Drive-In Movie TheatersGuest Host: Frank from the Reels of Cinema and Movies Across the Pod PodcastsCheck out these shows here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dk8IJAQFCTRboG7wPEdJq?si=b5d4b75d390e4057https://open.spotify.com/show/3WjAYfG2HwtAPMbgcZc6Tb?si=4586bda79e2942f6Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute--4965707/support.
Published: Jan 21, 2026Duration: 1:15
Imposter Syndrome - Guest Host: Jessie Blount AKA Skoob
The Stupid History of Imposter SyndromeGuest Host: Jessie Blount aka Skoob from Undiscovered Entrepreneur: Get Across the Start LineCheck out his show here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FcrEgci0bk2PxrlOX4M5J?si=8a6ae3818c694a7fBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute--4965707/support.
Published: Jan 20, 2026Duration: 1:25
The Hockey Stick - Guest Host: Kurt Sasso
The Stupid History of the Hockey StickGuest Host: Kurt Sasso from Two Geeks TalkingCheck out his show here: https://open.spotify.com/show/23pRWcnn7YuXuSLnfnGabJ?si=9db3a67154e14cfaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute--4965707/support.
Published: Jan 19, 2026Duration: 1:22
Hostels - Guest Host: James Jr. from Talking Codswallop
The Stupid History of HostelsGuest Host: James Jr. from the Talking Codswallop PodcastCheck out their show here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LtEyQRtvPkszdBQLh3sGB?si=8d821c112ad14b5eBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute--4965707/support.
Published: Jan 18, 2026Duration: 1:18
Moon Pies - Guest Host: Jodi from That Tennessee Feeling
The Stupid History of Moon PiesGuest Host: Jodi from That Tennessee FeelingCheck out here show here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lK9Yt9u4pgYumA621cRLk?si=3d2de85c5643479fBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute--4965707/support.
Published: Jan 17, 2026Duration: 1:11
The Wilhelm Scream - Guest Host: Roy Megahertz
The Stupid History of The Wilhelm ScreamGuest Host: Roy Megahertz from Stellar Future RadioCheck his show out here: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vzGqK0BCiQAwUNKxqjOs6?si=19902ef9ee3c4529Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute--4965707/support.
Published: Jan 16, 2026Duration: 1:22
Quilts - Guest Host: Jill ChaCha
The Stupid History of QuiltsGuest Host: Jill ChaCha from Well, That's InterestingCheck out her show here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZRkeyJ1Gm6wGVxC4Glnu3?si=4fe14b9efcbd4038Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute--4965707/support.
Published: Jan 15, 2026Duration: 1:27
Dolphins - Guest Host: Cam Sully
The Stupid History of DolphinsGuest Host: Cam Sully from The Jacked Up Review PodcastCheck out his show here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Eg8w0DNympD6SQXSj1X3M?si=9eb54a08cee145faBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute--4965707/support.
Published: Jan 14, 2026Duration: 2:15
Birthday Cards - Guest Host: Mama D from Petals of Support
The Stupid History of Birthday CardsGuest Host: Mama D from Petals of SupportCheck out here show here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4YXpyfxQlhGxlGSNNtFQYy?si=9ff15404ddde4b14Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute--4965707/support.
Published: Jan 13, 2026Duration: 1:19
Beer Cheese - Guest Host: Matt from MFDTU
The Stupid History of Beer CheeseGuest Host: Matt from Matt & Friends Drink the UniverseCheck out their show here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Nc6CTsRvrAlpQCs4LoVIg?si=3cb4d44c12f6495aBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute--4965707/support.
Published: Jan 12, 2026Duration: 1:09
Perkins - Guest Host: Lil' Beebs
The Stupid History of PerkinsGuest Host: Lil' BeebsCheck out his podcast here: https://a.co/d/6MCxn5PBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute--4965707/support.
Published: Jan 11, 2026Duration: 1:08
The Plague - Guest Host: Beebs from Finding Your Way
The Stupid History of The PlagueGuest Host: Beebs from Finding Your Way and UNFILTERED Sports WeeklyCheck out those shows here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NuI0nOHzBhe3VLsBWkYFf?si=30b7c6d779a54da7https://open.spotify.com/show/6uqlCfXk46svV3kBs6iVTP?si=4c30e628e53642b6Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute--4965707/support.
Published: Jan 10, 2026Duration: 1:52
AOL Start-Up Cd's - Guest Host: Jon Cudo from The Party in the Back Podcast
The Stupid History of AOL Start-Up CD'sGuest Host: Jon Cudo from The Party in the Back PodcastCheck out his podcast here: https://gameops.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute--4965707/support.
Published: Jan 9, 2026Duration: 1:21
Firefly - Guest Host: Kandas Rodarte from Sci-Fi Book Pod
The Stupid History of FireflyGuest Host: Kandas Rodarte from Sci-Fi Book PodCheck out her show here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7nxRYJ1v4MJKJ1NByClldL?si=57bc983a0a5f47dcBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute--4965707/support.
Published: Jan 8, 2026Duration: 1:17
Tarot Cards - Guest Host: Cindy Brainerd from Hypno Wellness
The Stupid History of Tarot CardsGuest Host: Cindy Brainerd from Hypno WellsnessCheck out her show here: https://open.spotify.com/show/0G9fnvQVe7vtICsjz2NhSm?si=592db9c3abd44b22Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute--4965707/support.
Published: Jan 7, 2026Duration: 1:25
Electoral College - Guest Host: Parker from americasfavoritepodcast.com
The Stupid History of The Electoral CollegeGuest Host: Parker from americasfavoritepodcast.comCheck out his show here: https://americasfavoritepodcast.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute--4965707/support.
Published: Jan 6, 2026Duration: 1:21