History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas

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 abou...

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 ! Support our sponsors: Start paying rent through Bilt and take advantage of your Neighborhood Benefits™ by going to https://joinbilt.com/HISTORYHYENAS. Make life easier by getting harder and discover your options...

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 centu...

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! Support our sponsors: Go to https://quince.com/hyenas for free shipping on...

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 en...

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? Support our...

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. Support our sponsors: Head...

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 A...

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 di...

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...

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 easie...

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 spon...

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 Insta...

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 t...

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/...

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://teesp...

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 fina...

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 a...

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://bluech...

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 Mon...

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. O...

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...

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...

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 gett...

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...