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History Hyenas with 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!
Episodes
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
Inside the Madhouse: The Dark History of Mental Illness | History Hyenas
In this WILD episode of History Hyenas, Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas go deep into the dark, bizarre, and absolutely unhinged history of insane asylums and…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
The Incredible Secret of Civil War Soldier Albert Cashier | History Hyenas
Cuz, you are not ready for this one! In this episode, the boys dive into one of the most unbelievable stories of the American Civil War: Albert Cashier. Born…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
The Autism Test | History Hyenas
WHAT IS GOING ON, CUZZIES?! We are down a man this week! The kid Yanni Longdays is down for the count with a nasty stomach virus. But the show MUST go on!…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
FEMINISM: How Women Took Over the World | History Hyenas
On this episode of History Hyenas, Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas are diving deep into the wild, chaotic, and inspiring history of feminism! From early…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
Karl Marx & His Jewish Question | History Hyenas
In this episode of History Hyenas, Chrissy Chaos and Yanni Punani take a deep dive into the life, mind, and controversial writings of Karl Marx. Known…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
Walter Pitts: The Tragic Genius Behind AI | History Hyenas
BABES! Welcome back to History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas! On today's episode, the boys are diving deep into the feral, tragic, and…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
HOW THEY ESCAPED: HISTORY’S MOST INSANE PRISON BREAKS | History Hyenas
What actually happens when you try to dig your way out of a high-security prison—and what happens on the yard once you get caught? On this episode of History…
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9/11, 25 Years Later: Truth, Lies & Conspiracies | History Hyenas
It is what it is, cuzzies! 25 years after 9/11, the kidddddds are back to breakdown the wild world of truth, lies, and pure unadulterated conspiracies. In this…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
Can You Actually Prove God Exists? St. Thomas Aquinas Says Yes | History Hyenas
In this episode of History Hyenas, Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas get absolute WILD taking a dive into the medieval mind of St. Thomas Aquinas—the ultimate…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
Last Lick B4 Lexapro | History Hyenas
It’s the boys’ birthday week, so our two favorite lady brains are taking some much-needed self-care time. 💅 But don’t worry—the mayhem continues! Here’s a FREE…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
How World War II Created the Suburbs | History Hyenas
How did World War II help create the modern American suburb? This week, the History Hyenas dive into **Levittown, the GI Bill, and the postwar housing boom**…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
The French Vikings | History Hyenas
The boys go back to 1066 for one of the most famous battles in history: **The Battle of Hastings** and the rise of **William the Conqueror**. How did a…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
The Unknown Dark Influence of Martin Luther | History Hyenas
Martin Luther didn't just challenge the Catholic Church—he helped change the course of Western civilization. This week on **History Hyenas**, the boys dive…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
John Wayne Gacy: Cool as a Cucumber | History Hyenas
The Hyenas are back in the old studio, and things go completely off the rails. This week, Yannis and Chrissy dive into their Woody Allen-esque obsession with…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
Taking a bite out of Ireland | History Hyenas
Chris is back from a week in Ireland, so the Hyenas are diving headfirst into the Emerald Isle. 🇮🇪 The boys break down Ireland's incredible history—from Celtic…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
The Dirty War in Argentina | History Hyenas
Argentina's **Dirty War** remains one of the darkest chapters in modern history. This week on **History Hyenas**, Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas dive into…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
The Wild History of Futbol, Lionel Messi is a squeak | History Hyenas
⚽ The biggest sporting event on Earth gets the Hyenas treatment. This week, the boys dive into the incredible history of the FIFA World Cup—from its unlikely…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
Colonial Williamsburg, Burger King at 2AM & American Chaos | History Hyenas
Step back in time with the Hyenas as the boys wander through **Colonial Williamsburg**, debate the magic of a **2AM Burger King run**, explore the gloriously…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
Craving Kit Harrington | History Hyenas
This week on History Hyenas, the boys tackle the most important historical event of 2026: Chris' wedding. From planning the big day to debating what makes a…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
Knicks Parade & Texas Taxes | History Hyenas
The Hyenas are back! This week, Chris and Yannis break down the Knicks' long-awaited championship, the wild celebrations that followed, and why every sports…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
The Kush Cyclops Queen that Defeated Rome | History Hyenas
The Hyenas head deep into ancient Africa to uncover the incredible story of the Kush Empire and its legendary warrior queen, Amanirenas. Long before Rome…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
Vote w Your Feet | History Hyenas
This week on History Hyenas, Chrissy Chaos and Yanni Long Days dive into one of the greatest political rivalries in American history: Thomas Jefferson vs…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
Unexpected Origin of the NY Knicks | History Hyenas
This week on the History Hyenas, the boys head to the Mecca of basketball and the birthplace of modern chaos: NEW YORK CITY. From the legendary history of the…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
The Odyssey: The Way Out is In | History Hyenas
This week on *History Hyenas*, the boys dive into Homer’s *Odyssey* — the legendary journey of Odysseus, Greek mythology, monsters, gods, and why this ancient…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
Machiavelli and the Art of Being a Piece of Sh*t | History Hyenas
The Hyenas head to Renaissance Italy to break down the life, lies, and legendary power plays of Niccolò Machiavelli. The boys dive into *The Prince*, political…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
Dancing to Death in 1518 | History Hyenas
THEY JUST WOULDN’T STOP DANCING. 💃🕺 This week on the History Hyenas Podcast, the boys dive into one of the strangest events in human history: the mysterious…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
The Armenian Genocide was Brutes | History Hyenas
This week on History Hyenas, the boys take on one of the darkest and most debated chapters of the 20th century — the Armenian Genocide. Chris and Yannis break…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
Pep talk on Peptides W/ Tank Sinatra | History Hyenas
History Hyenas is back with longtime friend of the show Tank Sinatra, and things get wild quick. The boys dive into the origin of classic Hyenas lingo…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
Jewish in the South w/ David Cross | History Hyenas
The Hyenas are back and this week they’re joined by legendary comedian David Cross for an absolute banger. The boys dive into David’s experience growing up…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
The Shroud of Turin : Jesus is real | History Hyenas
The Hyenas are diving headfirst into one of the most mysterious relics in human history—the Shroud of Turin. Is it the real burial cloth of Jesus Christ, a…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
Clocking with Joey Camasta | History Hyenas
The Hyenas are BACK and this one is a certified kiki 😜🔥 Chris and Yanni sit down with longtime friend, comedy wild card, and certified gay icon Joey Camasta…
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Cuba has Special Needs | History Hyenas
The boys are BACK and diving headfirst into one of the wildest economic survival stories in modern history — Cuba’s “Special Period.” When the Soviet Union…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
Secrets to a successful lesbian marriage w Jordan Carlos | History Hyenas
🔥 On this bonus episode of *History Hyenas*, Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas are joined by the hilarious Jordan Carlos to talk about his new book on how…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
Simon Rex is for the Table | History Hyenas
Simon Rex pulls up to the History Hyenas studio and it’s pure chaos. The certified hottie with a body breaks down his wild early days at MTV, his unexpected…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
Mathew Modine & D.B. Sweeney: Tell all on Weinstein & Kubrick | History Hyenas
Hollywood stories you’ve never heard before. On this episode of Hyenas, Yanni and Chris sit down with actors Matthew Modine and D.B. Sweeney for an unfiltered…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
Free the Babes of Iran | History Hyenas
On this episode of History Hyenas, Chris and Yannis dive into the insanity of the Iran–Contra affair—the secret Reagan-era operation that sold weapons to Iran…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
Substances and Snowballs | History Hyenas
This week on History Hyenas, Yanni and Chris go full chaos mode. Chrissy vents about his sitcom not getting picked up and what really goes down behind the…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
Robert Maxwell: Chased the tingle into the sea | History Hyenas
This week on History Hyenas, we dive into Robert Maxwell — disgraced media mogul, alleged intelligence asset, and father of Ghislaine Maxwell — whose…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
Inside Bad Bunny’s Casita w/ Radel Ortiz | History Hyenas
This week the boys sit down with comedian Radel Ortiz for a wild episode breaking down Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance, what it meant for Latin culture, and…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
All yours with Craig Ferguson | History Hyenas
Former late-night host Craig Ferguson joins the Hyenas for a wide-ranging, hilarious, and surprisingly thoughtful conversation. Craig breaks down why he walked…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
Don’t F with Montenegro: The Slavic Giants of the Black Mountain | History Hyenas
The boys are in Bay Ridge talking about the Montenegrin people and just how tough and wild they are. One of the only people to never be fully conquered. Chris’…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
JFK’s Piece was a Security Threat | History Hyenas
This week on History Hyenas, Chris and Yanni break down the legendary affairs of JFK and stack them up against Bill Clinton—two commanders-in-chief who could…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
Robert E Lee: Best General wrong Squad | History Hyenas
Robert E. Lee was one of the greatest military commanders in American history—but did his brilliance come at the cost of moral courage? On this episode of…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
Simon Bolivar & Wok n Rollin In Venezuela | History Hyenas
The boys are back with a banger. In this first episode of 2026, Chris and Yanni take a look at Simon Bolivar, Arguably the most influential figure in the…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
The Irish Civil War with Shane Todd | History Hyenas
Irish comedian Shane Todd swings by the studio to discuss the "Troubles" in Northern Ireland, the history of the Emerald Isle, and a drunk Chrissy stumbling…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
Parasite Queen | History Hyenas
It's the last episode of the year and boy is it a whopper. The Boys find a new matriarchy in nature - Ants! they get into the wild existence of the queen and…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
John Stamos’ Retired Oikos Cannon
Actor, musician and most importantly legendary Hollywood cocksman John Stamos swings by the studio to discuss his epic run in entertainment. The boys have a…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
Oz Pearlman: The Magic Frisbee | History Hyenas
The mentalist Oz Pearlman comes into the studio and leaves the boys completely baffled, befuddled, and whatever other “B” word you can think of. Tune in to…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
Medicaid Pirates | History Hyenas
Yanni and Chris take a voyage through the mirky waters of Medicaid fraud. The boys discover an audacious scheme in little Somalia (aka Minnesota). Get your…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
The Myth of Thanksgiving | History Hyenas
Chris and Yanni take a look back at what really happened at the first Thanksgiving and meet some of the wild characters involved. Then the boys take turns…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
Xi’s Batman Origin Story | History Hyenas
Chris and Yannis go BALLS DEEP into the wild modern history of China—where ancient dynasties meet Communist chaos and daddy issues shape geopolitics. Strap in…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
The Rat Pack Fux | History Hyenas
The Rat Pack era was absolutely bonkers. These guys could never get away with what they pulled off back then. They drank, partied, womanized, and tore it up…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
How Socialism Destroyed Venezuela. The Hyenas go off!
Let’s take a wild trip down to Venezuela — from the discovery of its oil, to the rise of socialism, Chávez, Maduro, and the full-blown dumpster fire it’s…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
Mind Control & The CIA | History Hyenas
The Hyenas come in hot with tons of off-the-beam riffing before diving into a wild text thread reading. Things take a turn into Project Gateway, and finally…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
Watch Your Tone with Ryan Sickler | History Hyenas
The boys sit down with comedian Ryan Sickler to discuss his new comedy special, near death experiences, and how to monitor your tone when talking your…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
BTK Killer: Chasing the Tingle | History Hyenas
The boys give you the history of BTK like you wouldn't believe. You cant get this type of historical dive anywhere else. They dive into his psychology, his…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
The New Crusades: Will the Muslims Win the Title? | History Hyenas
Yanni & Chrissy dive deep into the 3rd Crusade and tell you all about cutie Richie the Lionheart. He was definitely a cute kid who led a group of fumed-out…
- History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
The Dirty History of Getting Clean: History Stunk Like S%*t | History Hyenas
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Comedy Censorship in WW2 | History Hyenas
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JD Prance & Prance Bass | History Hyenas
Chris & Yanni go wild on this one. It’s been tense out there lately, so the boys just go wild. Support our sponsors: https://bluechew.com #comedy #Podcast…