The Stupid History Minute
By: Keb Pound
Language: en
Categories: History, Education, Society, Culture
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
Perkins - Guest Host: Lil' Beebs
Jan 11, 2026The Stupid History of Perkins
Guest Host: Lil' Beebs
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The Plague - Guest Host: Beebs from Finding Your Way
Jan 10, 2026The Stupid History of The Plague
Guest Host: Beebs from Finding Your Way and UNFILTERED Sports Weekly
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AOL Start-Up Cd's - Guest Host: Jon Cudo from The Party in the Back Podcast
Jan 09, 2026The Stupid History of AOL Start-Up CD's
Guest Host: Jon Cudo from The Party in the Back Podcast
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Firefly - Guest Host: Kandas Rodarte from Sci-Fi Book Pod
Jan 08, 2026The Stupid History of Firefly
Guest Host: Kandas Rodarte from Sci-Fi Book Pod
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Tarot Cards - Guest Host: Cindy Brainerd from Hypno Wellness
Jan 07, 2026The Stupid History of Tarot Cards
Guest Host: Cindy Brainerd from Hypno Wellsness
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Electoral College - Guest Host: Parker from americasfavoritepodcast.com
Jan 06, 2026The Stupid History of The Electoral College
Guest Host: Parker from americasfavoritepodcast.com
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Synthesizers - Guest Host: John from bombresearch.com
Jan 05, 2026The Stupid History of Synthesizers
Guest Host: John from bombresearch.com
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The Stanley Water Bottle - Guest Host: Reena Friedman Watts
Jan 04, 2026The Stupid History of the Stanley Water Bottle
Guest Host: Reena Friedman Watts from the Better Call Daddy Podcast
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The Wendigo - Guest Host: Jeremy Bryant from Paranormal: The New Normal
Jan 03, 2026The Stupid History of the Wendigo
Guest Host: Jeremy Bryant from Paranormal: The New Normal and Manical Music Musings
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Hangover Cures - Guest Host: Gemma from Talking Codswallop
Jan 02, 2026The Stupid History of Hangover Cures
Guest Host: Gemma from the Talking Codswallop Podcast
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The 2025 Episode of the Year
Jan 01, 2026The 2025 Episode of the Year
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BONUS EPISODE: Ms. Rachel Speak & Sing Doll
Dec 31, 2025The Stupid History of Ms. Rachel Speak and Sing Doll
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Gabby's Dollhouse
Dec 31, 2025The Stupid History of Gabby's Dollhouse
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Magic Mixies Magic Cauldron
Dec 30, 2025The Stupid History of Magic Mixies Magic Cauldron
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Squishmallows
Dec 29, 2025The Stupid History of Squishmallows
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PlayStation 5
Dec 28, 2025The Stupid History of the PlayStation 5
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Baby Shark Singing Puppet
Dec 27, 2025The Stupid History of Baby Shark Singing Puppet
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Fingerlings
Dec 26, 2025The Stupid History of Fingerlings
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Why Christmas is December 25th
Dec 25, 2025The Stupid History of Why Christmas is December 25th
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L.O.L. Surprise Dolls
Dec 24, 2025The Stupid History of L.O.L. Surprise Dolls
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Hatchimals
Dec 23, 2025The Stupid History of Hatchimals
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BB-8 Droid
Dec 22, 2025The Stupid History of the BB-8 Droid
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Frozen Dolls
Dec 21, 2025The Stupid History of Frozen Dolls
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Furby Boom
Dec 20, 2025The Stupid History of Furby Boom
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Skylanders Giants
Dec 19, 2025The Stupid History of Skylanders Giants
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LeapPad Explorer
Dec 18, 2025The Stupid History of the LeapPad Explorer
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iPad
Dec 17, 2025The Stupid History of the iPad
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Zhu Zhu Pets
Dec 16, 2025The Stupid History of Zhu Zhu Pets
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Baby Born with Magic Potty
Dec 15, 2025The Stupid History of Baby Born with Magic Potty
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iPod Touch
Dec 14, 2025The Stupid History of the iPod Touch
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Nintendo Wii
Dec 13, 2025The Stupid History of the Nintendo Wii
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XBOX 360
Dec 12, 2025The Stupid History of XBOX 360
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Nintendo DS
Dec 11, 2025The Stupid History of Nintendo DS
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The Robosapien
Dec 10, 2025The Stupid History of the Robosapien
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Beyblades
Dec 09, 2025The Stupid History of Beyblades
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Bratz Dolls
Dec 08, 2025The Stupid History of Bratz Dolls
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The Razor Scooter
Dec 07, 2025The Stupid History of the Razor Scooter
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Poke'mon Trading Cards
Dec 06, 2025The Stupid History of Poke'mon Trading Cards
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Furby
Dec 05, 2025The Stupid History of Furby
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The Tamagotchi
Dec 04, 2025The Stupid History of Tamagotchi
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Tickle Me Elmo
Dec 03, 2025The Stupid History of Tickle Me Elmo
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Beanie Babies
Dec 02, 2025The Stupid History of Beanie Babies
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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
Dec 01, 2025The Stupid History of The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
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Cabin 187 (Bonus Episode)
Nov 30, 2025The Stupid History of Cabin 187
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War and Peace
Nov 30, 2025The Stupid History of the novel War and Peace
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Anna Karenina
Nov 29, 2025The Stupid History of the novel Anna Karenina
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Crime and Punishment
Nov 28, 2025The Stupid History of the novel Crime and Punishment
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The Ice Storm
Nov 27, 2025The Stupid History of the novel The Ice Storm
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Madame Bovary
Nov 26, 2025The Stupid History of the novel Madame Bovary
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Don Quixote
Nov 25, 2025The Stupid History of the novel Don Quixote
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Moby Dick
Nov 24, 2025The Stupid History of the novel Moby Dick
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Great Expectations
Nov 23, 2025The Stupid History of the novel Great Expectations
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Jane Eyre
Nov 22, 2025The Stupid History of the novel Jane Eyre
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Wuthering Heights
Nov 21, 2025The Stupid History of the novel Wuthering Heights
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Ulysses
Nov 20, 2025The Stupid History of the novel Ulysses
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The Great Gatsby
Nov 19, 2025The Stupid History of the novel The Great Gatsby
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To Kill a Mockingbird
Nov 18, 2025The Stupid History of the novel To Kill a Mockingbird
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One Hundred Years of Solitude
Nov 17, 2025The Stupid History of the novel One Hundred Years of Solitude
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In Search of Lost Time
Nov 16, 2025The Stupid History of the novel In Search of Lost Time
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The Catcher in the Rye
Nov 15, 2025The Stupid History of the novel The Catcher in the Rye
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Invisible Man
Nov 14, 2025The Stupid History of the novel Invisible Man
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Beloved
Nov 13, 2025The Stupid History of the novel Beloved
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Lolita
Nov 12, 2025The Stupid History of the novel Lolita
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The Trial
Nov 11, 2025The Stupid History of the novel The Trial
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The Sound and the Fury
Nov 10, 2025The Stupid History of the novel The Sound and the Fury
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1984
Nov 09, 2025The Stupid History of the novel 1984
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Brave New World
Nov 08, 2025The Stupid History of the novel Brave New World
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Catch-22
Nov 07, 2025The Stupid History of the novel Catch-22
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Midnight's Children
Nov 06, 2025The Stupid History of the novel Midnight's Children
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The Road
Nov 05, 2025The Stupid History of the novel The Road
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Life of Pi
Nov 04, 2025The Stupid History of the novel Life of Pi
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The Kite Runner
Nov 03, 2025The Stupid History of the novel The Kite Runner
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A Fine Balance
Nov 02, 2025The Stupid History of the novel A Fine Balance
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Literary Legends Month
Nov 01, 2025Welcome to November on The Stupid History Minute! Since it’s National Novel Writing Month, we’re diving into the history of some of the greatest novels ever written with Literary Legends Month.
First up....
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Ted Bundy
Oct 31, 2025The Stupid History of Ted Bundy
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Jeffrey Dahmer
Oct 30, 2025The Stupid History of Jeffrey Dahmer
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John Wayne Gacy
Oct 29, 2025The Stupid History of John Wayne Gacy
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Andrei Chikatilo
Oct 28, 2025The Stupid History of Andrei Chikatilo
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Gary Ridgeway
Oct 27, 2025The Stupid History of Gary Ridgeway
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Pedro Alonso Lopez
Oct 26, 2025The Stupid History of Pedro Alonso Lopez
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The Zodiac Killer
Oct 25, 2025The Stupid History of The Zodiac Killer
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Richard Ramirez
Oct 24, 2025The Stupid History of Richard Ramirez
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Albert Fish
Oct 23, 2025The Stupid History of Albert Fish
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Aileen Wuornos
Oct 22, 2025The Stupid History of Aileen Wuornos
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Ed Gein
Oct 21, 2025The Stupid History of Ed Gein
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David Berkowitz
Oct 20, 2025The Stupid History of David Berkowitz
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Dennis Rader
Oct 19, 2025The Stupid History of Dennis Rader
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Jack the Ripper
Oct 18, 2025The Stupid History of Jack the Ripper
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Harold Shipman
Oct 17, 2025The Stupid History of Harold Shipman
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Henry Lee Lucas
Oct 16, 2025The Stupid History of Henry Lee Lucas
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Ottis Toole
Oct 15, 2025The Stupid History of Ottis Toole
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Paul Bernardo & Karla Homolka
Oct 14, 2025The Stupid History of Paul Bernardo & Karla Homolka
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Richard Chase
Oct 13, 2025The Stupid History of Richard Chase
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Robert Pickton
Oct 12, 2025The Stupid History of Robert Pickton
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Joachim Kroll
Oct 11, 2025The Stupid History of Joachim Kroll
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Tommy Lynn Sells
Oct 10, 2025The Stupid History of Tommy Lynn Sells
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Israel Keyes
Oct 09, 2025The Stupid History of Israel Keyes
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Albert DeSalvo
Oct 08, 2025The Stupid History of Albert DeSalvo
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Wayne Williams
Oct 07, 2025The Stupid History of Wayne Williams
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Edmund Kemper
Oct 06, 2025The Stupid History of Edmund Kemper
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