History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas

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 NOT keep it in their pants. John F. Kennedy wasn’t just running the free world, he was running through it. From White House secretaries to a mob boss’s girlfriend to even the wife of a foreign head of state, JFK’s sexual appetite knew no limi...

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, we break down Lee’s battlefield genius, Civil War strategy, and why he chose loyalty to Virginia over standing against slavery. Was Robert E. Lee a tragic figure, a tactical legend, or a man who failed the ultimate moral test? Su...

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 of South America . They also discuss the current state of Venezuela in the aftermath of the arrest and capture of Nicolas Maduro with Peabody award winning journalist and Venezualan native Marian Atencio. Support our sponsors: Grab Huel t...

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 through the streets of Belfast with a giant sack of Mcdonald's. Enjoy this fun bonus episode from March 2025. Get accses to our full library of bonus content and new weekly bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/historyhyenas/ #comedy #Pod...

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 her colony. Then, the event we've all been waiting for, The Pseudo Penis of the year. That's right, Chris and Yanni, along with a few special guests calling in, pick the best Patreon name of 2025! Enjoy! Support our sponsors: Cancel your unwa...

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 blast chopping it up with John Stamos. Get comfy, light some candles, and pull the screen close cause this one is hot. Support our sponsors: 🌏 Get exclusive NordVPN deal here ➵ https://NordVPN.com/hyenas It’s risk free with Nord’s 30 day mone...

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 watch Oz guess somethings that Yannis & Chris could only know. Seriously, how does he do it? Buckle up, because this is a fun ride. Support our sponsors: Go to https://buyraycon.com/HYENASOPEN to save on Raycon audio products sitewide. For simp...

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 flares out and put your life preservers on cause this ship is about to get boarded. Support our sponsors: Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to https://RocketMoney.com/HYENAS today. Fi...

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 saying what they are thankful for. Loosen your belt, unbutton your pants, and come along for a fun ride. Support our sponsors: Upgrade your denim game with Rag & Bone! Enjoy 25% off sitewide during their biggest sale of the year, November 23rd t...

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 and strap on as the boys break down the rise of the CCP, the bloody changing of the guard, and how a young Xi Jinping went from the son of a top official… to a kid watching the Party purge his father, destroy his family, and send him to the...

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 like legends. The boys take you through how the Rat Pack formed, the behind-the-scenes drama between the members, and why—when Frank Sinatra called—you better pick up. Support our sponsors: Head to https://DRINKAG1.com/HYENAS to get a FREE Wel...

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 become. We break down how one of the richest countries on earth turned into chaos, why Maduro and Trump are scrapping, and whether El Presidente is basically a cartel intern. What’s next for “Genezuela”? Only one way to find out: let the boys tak...

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 New York City takes center stage as the nation’s focus shifts with socialism on the horizon. The boys break it all down like only they can. Support our sponsors: Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in cover...

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 significant other. Check out his new special Live and Alive here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMGWVyM2NJo Support our sponsors: https://bluechew.com To explore coverage, visit https://ASPCApetinsurance.com/HYENAS #comedy #Podcast #History Join o...

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 double life and how his wife didn't see what was obvious. There only two guys who could take this horror and make it fun and thats these two prancers! Support our sponsors: Head to https://drinkag1.com/HYENAS to get a FREE Welcome Kit, includin...

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 Christians to try and reconquer Constantinople and the Holy Land. Find out how he panned out and what the boys predict will happen in the next playoffs between the two powerhouse teams — the Chrissys vs. the Muzzys. Enjoy these two crusading cu...

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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 #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 Follow us...

The Hyenas sink their teeth into the “Father of Public Relations,” Edward Bernays—a man who figured out how to sell bacon, cigarettes, and even wars by hacking the human mind. From Freud’s nephew to America’s puppet master, Bernays turned psychology into marketing and propaganda into PR. Yanni and Chrissy break down his wild schemes, from convincing women to smoke “torches of freedom” to engineeri...

Yanni & Chrissie discover the Fibonacci sequence and go wild wondering if this proves there’s is a god. Support our sponsors: https://bluechew.com Earn points on rent and around your neighborhood, wherever you call home, by going to https://joinbilt.com/HISTORYHYENAS Go to https://Quince.com/hyenas for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. #comedy #Podcast #History Join our Patreon at...

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. Support our sponsors: http://lucy.co/hyenas #comedy #Podcast #History Join our Patreon at 👇 https://www.patreon.com/historyhyen...

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...

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 y...

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...