History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas

Comedian Paul Virzi drops by for a hilarious hang where we get into Italians and their love for jewelry, the joys and headaches of moving out of the city, getting dinged in ways big and small, and what 23andMe really uncovered about his roots. This is a wild and fun one.

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Did you know that Hitler had a master plan to try and destroy NYC? He was all set on trying to bomb the Big Apple. Kid must have been real jealous of how lit, money-making Manhattan is. Fortunately, he ran into some problems and the plan never took off (Literally), because, as you know, Allah put the Red, White, and Blue between the Atlantic and Pacific Ocshhh to protect His chosen children. Lets be honest, the kid would have never tried to bomb the boroughs if he had ever strolled the city just once with the boys and gotten...

Joe DeRosa comes through to chop it up about his new special, Marc Maron lately, and the Sydney Sweeney jeans controversy. Support our sponsors: Life insurance is never cheaper than it is today. Get the right life insurance for YOU, for LESS, and save more than fifty percent at https://selectquote.com/hyenas Go to https://GetSoul.com and use the code HISTORYHYENAS. Earn points on rent and around your neighborhood, wherever you call home, by going to https://joinbilt.com/HISTORYHYENAS #comedy #Podcast #History Join our Patreon at 👇 https://www.patreon.com/historyhyenas/ Subscribe to the poddy woddy Our...

Dan Soder drops by to chop it up about everything under the sun, and the boys get into what really makes a stepdad. Is it just the guy dating your mom — or is there more to it? Is it up to the kid? Does it depend on how long he’s been around? You’re gonna wanna tune in to find out. Support our sponsors: Get your first month of BlueChew FREE Just use promo code HYENAS at checkout and pay five bucks for shipping. https://bluechew.com #comedy #Podcast #History Join our Patreon at 👇 https://www.patreon.com/historyhy...

Chris and Yanni dive into the origins, evolution, and far-reaching influence of the military-industrial complex. From President Eisenhower’s warning to today’s trillion-dollar defense budgets, the boys explore how the alliance between government, the armed forces, and defense contractors shapes global policy, fuels conflict, and impacts democracy. Whether you're a history buff or just curious about who profits from war, this epy wepy pulls back the curtain on one of the most powerful forces in modern history.

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Today the boys have on Ed Bassmaster. They talk how he went viral. How he looks so good for 53 years old, and what Philadelphia is really like. You won’t need your Ambien after this one !

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Did you know that millions of white Europeans were enslaved by Muslim powers? That slavery was a major driver of their economy? Ever heard of the Barbary Wars? Chrissie and Yannis are here to give you a history lesson you’ll never forget about America’s first foreign wars and the creation of the U.S. Navy, all sparked by the fight against slavery and the Muslim pirates who ruled the seas for centuries, terrorizing and extorting everyone in their path! Wild!

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Was Epstein not an intelligence asset? Is Will Smith the greatest rapper of all time? Is Youngstown the best city in America? We tackle it all—and fire off some kaka balls—with the hilarious Mike Vecchione. Don’t miss his new special Low Income White, out now on Nate Bargatze’s Nateland youtube channel. This one gets wild!

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This is one of the most horrific hidden tales of human rights violations the modern world has ever known. Imperial Japan committed atrocities under the guise of research—masked by fake purposes—and got away with it scot-free because the Americans kept it secret and granted immunity to the perpetrators. Wait until you hear what they had planned for San Francisco if we hadn’t dropped the bomb and ended the war. This is a wild, wild episode with Freddy Feta Cheese and the Schnitzel Sniffer!

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Chris and Yanni take you on a journey through the history of military weapons. From the Stone Age to the present, mankind has always found new ways to annihilate each other. Throughout time, whoever got to the newest technology first usually won. Behind every great empire was a weapons advantage that made it all possible. Whoever thought the greatest weapon of all could keep the peace?

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Yanni & Chrissie take you back to the brutes magoots days of slavery to break down the history behind Juneteenth. They get into the real consequences of slavery, the surprising people who didn’t want to let it go—including some unexpected generals and slave owners—and give a well-deserved shoutout to the 90-year-old woman who fought to make Juneteenth a federal holiday.

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Yannis and Chrissy celebrate the history of gay pride month live from Greenwich village. Yaaaaaaas queen get your three dollar bills out.

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Yannis and Chrissy D go all the way back to the bougie birth of the Ivy League, from powdered wigs and Latin mottos to today’s woke battlegrounds. Then they sink their hyena psuedos into the latest beef between Trump’s administration and Harvard. It’s legacy admissions, lawsuits, and lunacy. Wild stuff, cuz whiz!

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Big Jay Oakerson stops by and the boys talk Frank Rizzo and cosmetic surgery.

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Yanni & Chris take you back to the Steppes of China where Genghis Kahn rose to power.

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Yannis and Chris recite the history of habeas corpus, tracing it back to its predecessor, the Magna Carta. They explore how it has evolved over time, the moments in American history when it was suspended, and what those suspensions meant, bringing you all the way to the present day, where it plays a key role in Trump’s deportation policy and the current controversy surrounding it.
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Matan drops by the studio and it gets akward. #comedy #Podcast #History Join our Patreon at 👇 https://www.patreon.com/historyhyenas/ Subscribe to the poddy woddy Our YouTube!: https://bit.ly/2ARdDOz HH Clips:https://bit.ly/2YaK2Z8 iTunes: https://apple.co/2UQTHCc Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3fxtsc0 Hyenas Merch!!! https://teespring.com/stores/historyhyenas Follow us Cuz! 🙆🏻‍♂️ Yannis Pappas Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yannispappas/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/yannispappas Website - https://www.yannispappascomedy.com/ 🙆🏼‍♂️ Chris Distefano Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisdcomedy/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/chrisdcomedy Website - https://www.chrisdcomedy.com/ 🐕More Hye...

Yannis and Chris take you on a wild ride back to the very first stock market—then keep going all the way to ancient Greece and Rome, where guys in togas were investing in ship voyages. They break down what the market is, how it started, and why it still confuses the average person. Along the way, they spotlight Hetty Green, the OG “Wall Street witch” who became the richest woman in the game, hit the Great Depression like a bear market fever dream, and cruise through the turbulence of the industrial boom. Let these two twink cubs teach you th...

Yannis & Chris are joined by Tim Dillon who explains the difference between the Hamptons and Beverely Hills.

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Yannis & Chris sit down with Chelsea Handler and go wild. Make sure to watch her special on Netflix and get her book! #Comedy #Podcast #History Join our Patreon at 👇 https://www.patreon.com/historyhyenas/ Subscribe to the poddy woddy Our YouTube!: https://bit.ly/2ARdDOz HH Clips:https://bit.ly/2YaK2Z8 iTunes: https://apple.co/2UQTHCc Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3fxtsc0 Hyenas Merch!!! https://teespring.com/stores/historyhyenas Follow us Cuz! 🙆🏻‍♂️ Yannis Pappas Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yannispappas/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/yannispappas Website - https://www.yannispappascomedy.com/ 🙆🏼‍♂️ Chris Distefano Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisdcomedy...

Tom Segura drops by and calls his mom to see who she thinks might be responsible for the Pope’s death. Afterwards, Tom, Chris, and Yannis go over the potential candidates to fill his shoes and make their predictions. Finally, Tom and Chris teach Yanni—and any audience members who might not know—some key Catholic details.

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Chris & Yannis take you from the very first music festival all the way to today’s Coachella. Did you know music festivals have always been a thing? Then they unmask the real Lady Gaga — the Italian girl from NYC behind the persona — and break down her dad’s reaction. Finally, it’s a dose of Steel Pipe Chrissy to close out a classic episode.

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Yannis and Chris dive into the wild ride that is the history of American tariffs…spoiler alert: it’s been messy. Then they fast-forward to the Trump Tariffs, breaking down the best-case, worst-case, and total-chaos-case scenarios. This it’s a hot money war, cuz! Will it work? Well, they tell you.



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The boys take you back to Transylvania to explore one of history’s most notorious serial killers, Countess Elizabeth Bathory. Did she really bathe in the blood of virgins? Was she as evil as they say, or was she framed because she was a wealthy woman owed money by King Matthias of Hungary?

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Bert Kreischer drops in to talk about how he’s the Ulysses S. Grant of comedy, his political heroes, and how he could take over an African village. He also discusses life as an empty nester with his wife and more. His special Lucky is on Netflix now!

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Yanni & Chris take this episode over to the Eastern Hemi to break down the history of Samurai culture. Then, NFL legend Pacman Jones drops in for a wild ride. We’re talking samurais, their savage discipline, and their leaky roofs. Is there a modern-day Bushido? Also, Chris tells Yanni the story of the only black ninja from that period and it is wild. And don’t worry, we made sure this episode was good… or we would’ve had to honor-kill ourselves like the samurai. Arigatu, cuz.

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Let’s take you back to Bourbon-ruled France for the tale of Louis XIV. He was an opulent king who ruled with a watchful eye for 72 years. He spent lavishly, hosted extravagant parties, and turned his reign into a grand spectacle in the burbs at Versailles where he forced everyone to live. His life was as public as that of a modern-day streamer. While his rule strengthened the monarchy and kept the nobility under his control, the common people bore the burden of heavy taxation. Though he died decades before the French Revolution, his policies contributed to the economic an...

Yannis & Chris delve deep into the past to explore the causes of the Jewish Diaspora. The Jews sought to shake off the yoke of Roman rule but failed in three revolts, leading to their expulsion from Judea. It was during this time that the name Palestine emerged, and the story of the Jewish Zealot Bar Kokhba remains highly relevant to today’s conflict.

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Yannis & Chrissie take a look at the life of P. Diddy and ask: What went wrong? Was he just an ambitious kid from New York who lost his way, or was he born with a leaky roof? They also dive into the music industry—how much abuse does it allow, and did #MeToo ever even touch it? And finally, Tim Dillon drops by to chat with the boys at the end.

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It’s Black History Month, and Chris and Yannis bring you one of the wildest slave escape stories in history: The incredible tale of Ellen and William Craft. You won’t believe the ingenious plan they executed to escape from captivity in Macon, Georgia—a journey that led them to freedom in Philadelphia, then to England, and eventually back to Georgia years later. Their remarkable story is not only a testament to their enduring love and courage, but also to their lifelong commitment to helping former slaves secure their freedom.

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The boys rattle off the history of the Panama Canal and how we got to where we are today with it. Donald Trump wants it back, and even prior administrations had concerns over who controls it and the rising costs of using it. Are we in a new Cold War, and does the Hong Kong billionaire who controls its entry and exit play a role? Enjoy the boys cracking open and cleaning out the Panama Canal.

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The Hyenas dive into the wild and sordid history of Walt Disney and the empire he built. From questionable business dealings to urban legends about Disney World, this one’s gonna make you look at Mickey Mouse a little differently.

We’re talking underground secret tunnels, the insane story of how Disney acquired all that Florida land, and the conspiracy theories surrounding the man himself. Was Walt frozen? Did he have ties to shady organizations? And why does Disney World have its own government?

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Live from The Lincoln Theater in Washington DC, Chrissie & Yanni cover a vicious toot who became a ruthless and effective ruler. The only prostitute to ever do so in history. Empress Theodora was truly for Constantinople and wild!

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Yannis and Chris are in D.C. at Spotify’s on-site studio. They cover the history of inaugurations, recap their day in Washington, D.C., and go wild on the Spotify on-site producers.

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Georgios Karaiskakis might just be one of the wildest figures in history. A Greek mountain rebel and the illegitimate son of a nun, he lived his life with zero concern for conventions. Known for his sharp wit, charismatic presence, self-deprecating humor, and fearless bravery, he was also, by all accounts, a bit unhinged in the best way possible.

Karaiskakis played a pivotal role in the Greek Revolution, helping to dismantle Ottoman rule in Greece. His legendary trash talk and audacious personality made him as unforgettable off the battlefield as he was on it. A...

The boys take a deep dive into the wild history of cloning. These days, you can clone a pet, and scientists have successfully cloned animals—but what about humans? According to the boys, there’s some compelling evidence that it might have happened! Plus, can you guess which country’s government is experimenting with gene editing to create super soldiers? Finally, Yannis and Chris uncover the fascinating story of the Raëlians, a group actively working to clone humans, believing it’s the key to immortality.

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China has risen to global superpower status in just 49 years. What’s their ultimate goal? Is it to surpass the USA? Can the boys hold their ground against China’s growing influence? Is there a path to cooperation, or are we locked in a game of chess with the future at stake? Tune in as the boys break down what China is up to, what it means for the rest of us, and how we can stay sharp in detecting their moves. Don’t miss it!

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The Hyenas dive deep into the story of the Menendez brothers—two seemingly innocent kids raised in a bizarre mix of indulgence and harsh discipline. Their father was a controlling, abusive figure, while their mother struggled with weakness and passivity. After hearing their full story, it’s hard not to wonder: should the Menendez brothers have gone to prison at all? When you consider the environment they endured, you might even question whether their parents’ demise was a tragedy or an inevitable outcome.

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Winston Churchill was overweight and a cigar smoker, but the man lived a long life because he loved to paint and didn’t take everything too seriously—except for Hitler trying to take over the world. The boys uncover some wild fects about him. They also tease Operation Unthinkable, an absolutely insane idea Churchill came up with, but you can only hear about that at Patreon.com/historyhyenas.

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Was Leonardo da Vinci the most brilliant person ever? Was he the first true gay icon? How was he so brilliant? Most people know him for the Mona Lisa, but painting was his least favorite passion. He was an inventor, scientist, and architect. He was the ultimate Renaissance man and was way ahead of his time! He predicted and conceptualized ideas so advanced that they could only be realized long after his life. He lived freely, like a bird, following his curiosity wherever it led. The only thing he didn’t seem curious about was sex with women!

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