History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas

Apr 10 2025 239 ep. 68 mins 4.5k

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Comedians Yannis Pappas and Chris Distefano are smoothie-drinking history cuties who bring wild energy to every episode of their podcast, History Hyenas! Join these two as they blend history and humor like never before. Get ready to laugh and learn with the boys!

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Hot Money War w/ China

Apr 10 2025 76 mins

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. Support our sponsors: Make life easier by getting harder and discover you

The Blood Countess: How Elizabeth Bathory Became History’s Deadliest Woman

Apr 03 2025 66 mins

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? Support our sponsors Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals f

Bert Kreischer- Lucky to be Alive

Mar 27 2025 84 mins

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! Support our sponnsors: OpenPhone: Streamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 mont

History of The Samurai is wild! & PACMan Jones

Mar 20 2025 117 mins

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 su

King Louis XIV - The Original Influencer

Mar 13 2025 83 mins

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 mon

The Jewish general that started the Israel Palestine conflict

Mar 06 2025 76 mins

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. Support our sponsors: Make

Tim Dillon is at the End

Feb 27 2025 67 mins

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. Support our sponsors: Right now, O

HOW SHE ESCAPED 24 YEARS OF SLAVERY

Feb 20 2025 75 mins

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 remarkab

Is Trump Right on Panama Canal?

Feb 13 2025 75 mins

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 Pan

The Happiest Place on Earth

Feb 06 2025 91 mins

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