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History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas

Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas

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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71:57

Born this way: The history of pride | History Hyenas

History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas ·

2025/06/12

Yannis and Chrissy celebrate the history of gay pride month live from Greenwich village. Yaaaaaaas queen get your three dollar bills out.Support our sponsors: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code HYENAS at https://shopmando.com! #mandopod Get a 7-Day Free Trial + 50% Off your first month with code HYENAS. Just download the HOF app on iOS or Android, enter code HYENAS, and you’re all set. #comedy #Podcast #History Join our Patreon

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71:25

The Wild History of the Ivy League | History Hyenas

History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas ·

2025/06/05

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!Support our sponsors: http://lucy.co/hyenas Make life easier by getting harder and discover your options at https://BlueChew.com! Try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use

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81:05

The return of Frank Rizzo with Big Jay Oakerson |...

History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas ·

2025/05/29

Big Jay Oakerson stops by and the boys talk Frank Rizzo and cosmetic surgery. Support our sponsors: Your new wardrobe awaits! Get 20% off @chubbies with the code hyenas at https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/hyenas #chubbiespod Start your free online visit today at https://Hims.com/HYENAS. Head to https://acornsearly.com/hyenas or download the Acorns Early app to help your kids grow their money skills today. Go to https://everyplate.com/podcast and use code HYENAS199 to get

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77:52

Genghis Khan wasn’t as brutal as you think! | History...

History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas ·

2025/05/22

Yanni & Chris take you back to the Steppes of China where Genghis Kahn rose to power. Support our sponsors: Get $80 off your first month with promo code SPACE80 at https://Talkspace.com/HYENAS Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/scs3ncao #CashAppPod *Referral Reward Disclaimer: As a Cash App partner, I may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account. Make life easier by getting harder and discover your options at https://BlueChew.com! And we’ve got a

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81:45

Will Habeas Corpus Protect You? | History Hyenas

History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas ·

2025/05/15

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. Support our sponsors: Take advantage of Ridge’s once-a-year Memorial Day Sale and get UP TO 40% Off right now by going

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56:50

Awkward with Matan

History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas ·

2025/05/13

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 -

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94:01

From Belgium to Wall Street: The Dirty Birth of the...

History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas ·

2025/05/08

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

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84:34

Aladdin Jews vs Waspy Jews: The Story of the Hamptons...

History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas ·

2025/05/01

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

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61:45

Chelsea Handler is a Top

History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas ·

2025/04/29

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 -

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77:54

Tom Segura Chooses a Pope

History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas ·

2025/04/24

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.Support our sponnsors: Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to https://RocketMoney.com/HYENAS today. Go to our exclusive

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80:36

Coachella, Lady Gaga, and Ancient music festivals...

History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas ·

2025/04/17

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.Support our sponsors Start your free online visit today at https://Hims.com/HYENAS. Learn more about Lightstrike at https://Drinklightstrike.com or follow

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76:27

Hot Money War w/ China

History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas ·

2025/04/10

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 your options at https://bluechew.com! Try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code HYENAS -- just pay $5

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66:47

The Blood Countess: How Elizabeth Bathory Became...

History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas ·

2025/04/03

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 faster with Rocket Money. Go to https://RocketMoney.com/hyenas today. #comedy #Podcast #History Join our Patreon at

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84:00

Bert Kreischer- Lucky to be Alive

History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas ·

2025/03/27

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 months at https://www.OpenPhone.com/hyenas. http://lucy.co/hyenas Download the app today and use code HYENAS to get $50

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117:44

The wildest samurai story you’ve never heard w/...

History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas ·

2025/03/20

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. Support our

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83:55

King Louis XIV - The Original Influencer

History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas ·

2025/03/13

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

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76:21

The Jewish general that started the Israel Palestine...

History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas ·

2025/03/06

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 life easier by getting harder and discover your options at https://bluechew.com! Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and

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67:35

Tim Dillon is at the End

History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas ·

2025/02/27

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, OpenPhone is offering 20% off of your first 6 months when you go to https://OpenPhone.com/hyenas. #comedy #Podcast

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75:18

HOW SHE ESCAPED 24 YEARS OF SLAVERY

History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas ·

2025/02/20

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

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75:05

Is Trump Right on Panama Canal?

History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas ·

2025/02/13

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. Support our sponsors: Start your free online visit today at https://Hims.com/HYENAS. Head to

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