Keb Pound

The Stupid History Minute

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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...

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Keb Pound

Episodes

The Electric Lamp Socket 08.02.2026 1:21

The Stupid History of The Electric Lamp Socket Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute--4965707/support .

The Folding Chair 07.02.2026 1:18

The Stupid History of The Folding Chair Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute--4965707/support .

The Biscuit Cutter 06.02.2026 1:15

The Stupid History of The Biscuit Cutter Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute--4965707/support .

The Sanitary Belt 05.02.2026 1:21

The Stupid History of The Sanitary Belt Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute--4965707/support .

The Clothes Dryer 04.02.2026 1:21

The Stupid History of The Clothes Dryer Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute--4965707/support .

The Door Knob 03.02.2026 1:22

The Stupid History of The Door Knob Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute--4965707/support .

The Ice Cream Scoop 02.02.2026 1:17

The Stupid History of The Ice Cream Scoop Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute--4965707/support .

The Golf Tee 01.02.2026 2:32

The Stupid History of The Golf Tee Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute--4965707/support .

The 401(k) - Guest Host: Neil McGraw 31.01.2026 2:07

The Stupid History of The 401(k) Guest Host: Neil McGraw Check out his stuff here: https://a.co/d/5ldvXc8 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute--4965707/support .

Chastity Belts - Guest Hosts: Lisa & Agnes from Sass & Sips 30.01.2026 1:30

The Stupid History of Chastity Belts Guest Hosts: Lisa & Agnes from Sass & Sips Check out their show here:https://open.spotify.com/show/4VYdXE93aVEzEqeR4upH4n?si=4d3daee19a314294 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute--4965707/support .

Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Guest Host: Raging Rich from the Middle-Aged Bodcast 29.01.2026 1:21

The Stupid History of Buffy the Vampire Slayer Guest Host: Raging Rich from the Middle-Aged Bodcast Check out his show here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6q1xtbn4QUrHCJtB6y1RkD?si=ccea062f8fa24d90 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute--4965707/support .

Fingerless Gloves - Guest Host: Jaylan Salah 28.01.2026 1:31

The Stupid History of Fingerless Gloves Guest Host: Jaylan Salah from the Women In Session Film Podcast and the JayDays Youtube channel. Check out here shows here: https://youtube.com/@jaylansalahsalman?si=RiZqQXZ4nzLkzxzh https://insessionfilm.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute--4965707/support .

The Birthday Song - Guest Host: Jay Jones 27.01.2026 1:09

The Stupid History of The Birthday Song Guest Host: Jay Jones from The Two Penny Podcast Check out his show here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kbev38ND7RpFXf4smU4LB?si=620d1da8db604e5c Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute--4965707/support .

Linkin Park - Guest Host: Cindy Brainerd 26.01.2026 1:23

The Stupid History of Linkin Park Guest Host: Cindy Brainerd from Hypno Wellness Check out her podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/0G9fnvQVe7vtICsjz2NhSm?si=d4730aaa1dd5425b Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute--4965707/support .

The Price is Right - Guest Host: Carolyn Kiel 25.01.2026 1:21

The Stupid History of The Price is Right Guest Host: Carolyn Kiel from the Beyond 6 seconds Podcast Check out her show here: https://open.spotify.com/show/43W7RSYBMRsT4ktoFSHpau?si=91384c851fba41cf Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute--4965707/support .

Duck Calls - Guest Host: Jodi from That Tennessee Feeling 24.01.2026 1:10

The Stupid History of Duck Calls Guest Host: Jodi from That Tennessee Feeling Check out her show here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lK9Yt9u4pgYumA621cRLk?si=1467b59d4fba40b2 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute--4965707/support .

Air Tags - Guest Host: Scott Showalter from Show Me Your Trips 23.01.2026 1:18

The Stupid History of Air Tags Guest Host: Scott Showalter from Show Me Your Trips Check out his show here: https://open.spotify.com/show/34n9DvuBZjwdSszI5FbPyf?si=26486e95ff1e4639 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute--4965707/support .

Key Lime Pie - Guest Host: Jodi from That Florida Feeling 22.01.2026 1:07

The Stupid History of Key Lime Pie Guest Host: Jodi from That Florida Feeling Check out here show here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2uFnS0ZNBfYLcdAwOIy7S7?si=fc458b0ef5e744f2 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute--4965707/support .

Drive-In Movie Theaters - Guest Host: Frank from Reels of Cinema/Movies Across the Pod 21.01.2026 1:15

The Stupid History of Drive-In Movie Theaters Guest Host: Frank from the Reels of Cinema and Movies Across the Pod Podcasts Check out these shows here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dk8IJAQFCTRboG7wPEdJq?si=b5d4b75d390e4057 https://open.spotify.com/show/3WjAYfG2HwtAPMbgcZc6Tb?si=4586bda79e2942f6 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute--496570...

Imposter Syndrome - Guest Host: Jessie Blount AKA Skoob 20.01.2026 1:25

The Stupid History of Imposter Syndrome Guest Host: Jessie Blount aka Skoob from Undiscovered Entrepreneur: Get Across the Start Line Check out his show here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FcrEgci0bk2PxrlOX4M5J?si=8a6ae3818c694a7f Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute--4965707/support .

The Hockey Stick - Guest Host: Kurt Sasso 19.01.2026 1:22

The Stupid History of the Hockey Stick Guest Host: Kurt Sasso from Two Geeks Talking Check out his show here: https://open.spotify.com/show/23pRWcnn7YuXuSLnfnGabJ?si=9db3a67154e14cfa Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute--4965707/support .

Hostels - Guest Host: James Jr. from Talking Codswallop 18.01.2026 1:18

The Stupid History of Hostels Guest Host: James Jr. from the Talking Codswallop Podcast Check out their show here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LtEyQRtvPkszdBQLh3sGB?si=8d821c112ad14b5e Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute--4965707/support .

Moon Pies - Guest Host: Jodi from That Tennessee Feeling 17.01.2026 1:11

The Stupid History of Moon Pies Guest Host: Jodi from That Tennessee Feeling Check out here show here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lK9Yt9u4pgYumA621cRLk?si=3d2de85c5643479f Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute--4965707/support .

The Wilhelm Scream - Guest Host: Roy Megahertz 16.01.2026 1:22

The Stupid History of The Wilhelm Scream Guest Host: Roy Megahertz from Stellar Future Radio Check his show out here: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vzGqK0BCiQAwUNKxqjOs6?si=19902ef9ee3c4529 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute--4965707/support .

Quilts - Guest Host: Jill ChaCha 15.01.2026 1:27

The Stupid History of Quilts Guest Host: Jill ChaCha from Well, That's Interesting Check out her show here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZRkeyJ1Gm6wGVxC4Glnu3?si=4fe14b9efcbd4038 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute--4965707/support .