Yannis Pappas Hour

Yanni goes Alex Tocqueville on Gen Z — cold yet empathetic, hyperaware yet shut down. Overwhelmed and held hostage. Liberated by technology but imprisoned by caution. An oxymoron… and the ones who’ll have to save us. Support our sponsors: To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/YANNIS. Learn more about your ad c...

Yanni defines what a woman is (don’t worry, he nails it) and takes an educated guess at what Matt Walsh is really into. Then he asks: what the hell does Gen Z do for fun? Because it’s definitely not partying. Finally, Yanni tackles immigration—breaking down whether it’s good or bad, with examples from history and around the world, and tells you what’s actually worked and why. Don’t be surprised at...

Yannis does deep research to put the pieces together to prove that Epstein is protected on all high by ? Listen and find out! Support our sponsors: Unlock 10% off your entire order this June and July! Visit https://betterbiom.com and use promo code YANNISLOVESNOBSINHISMOUTH at checkout. Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/YANNIS! #trueclassicpod Find ED treatment that...

Socialism is getting hot with young voters in NYC—but is it really socialism, or is it communism? Yannis Pappas takes you on a sharp, funny, and insightful journey through the key similarities and differences between socialism, communism, and capitalism. Can capitalism survive without socialism? Can socialism exist without capitalism? Yannis explores the history, the ideologies, and how each syste...

Podcasts have hit record levels of growth and popularity. The boom may be over, but that just means the ones without real audiences will fade away. The good ones are thriving—and they’re not going anywhere. Podcasts are here to stay. 📈 Growth & Popularity • Podcast listenership keeps climbing: ~584 million worldwide in 2025 (a ~6.8% annual rise), projected to reach ~651 million by 2027 . • In th...

Are we on the brink? To understand where we’re headed, we’ve got to know where we’ve been. Yanni takes us through the rise and fall of the Persian Empire—how a Zoroastrian civilization became a Muslim one. From Cyrus the Great to Khomeini, it’s a wild ride through history. Are the Israelis dragging us into their wars? Does Iran have the bomb? Is commentary on the issue organic on the internet? Let...

Trump & Elon’s bromance is over, is Macron’ wife a man, is every woman a man and more! Yanni takes a deep look on Candace Owen’s brand and the rift between Elon Musk & Donald Trump. Watch my new comedy special “Property Owner” here: https://youtu.be/HN_irAlyFQg?si=2RBxKsRgjKWypwZJ Support our sponsors: https://www.hims.com/yannis http://lucy.co/yannis Right now, The Yannis Pappas Hour listeners ca...

Yanni explores some of our alliances in the Middle East and wonders what will come of them. Is it just the people in power making loot and caking off?! Yaaaaaaa! Support our show: https://www.patreon.com/yannispappashour #news #comedy #comedian #comedypodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yanni delves into Warren Buffett’s warning about America’s need to care for more than just the casino and take care of the cathedral. Rite Aid is going under, the Met Gala was wild, Andrew Cuomo is changing his tune, Barry Diller comes out of the closet, and Skechers is going private in an effort to reinvent itself. It’s going to be ok. Support our show: https://www.patreon.com/yannispappashour Le...

Yanni runs his yap about being able to afford the 2-for-$20 meal at Applebee’s and how that might affect how people consume conservative media. Support our sponsors: Start your free online visit today at https://www.hims.com/yannis for your personalized ED treatment options. Support our show: https://www.patreon.com/yannispappashour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yanni covers Shannon Sharpe’s consensual and rocky allegations, Maryland Man, and how it’s much easier to campaign than govern. Are Republicans turning on Trump? Support our sponsors: Kalshi’s giving away $10 to anyone who signs up using my link and makes a $100 trade. Just go to https://kalshi.com/YANNIS — and get in before the event closes. Support our show: https://www.patreon.com/yannispappash...

Yanni yells about Elon’s apocalyptic view of humanity and his progressive post-doomsday plan to slide into DMs and repopulate the Earth with his kids. The disappearing middle class? Blame American healthcare. Is Mr. Beast too good to be true? Plus, Yanni finally weighs in on the Dave Smith vs. Douglas Murray debate on Rogan. Support our show: https://www.patreon.com/yannispappashour Learn more abo...

How can anyone focus on anything other than where’s our money right now?! Yanni yells about John Oliver’s trans women segment, and mostly about the tense tariff war with China still raging.   Support our sponsors: Start your free online visit today at https://www.hims.com/yannis for your personalized ED treatment options.   Support our show: https://www.patreon.com/yannispappashour Learn more abou...

It’s post-Liberation Day and Yanni’s got thoughts. Will the American worker answer the call and put down the phone, clock in, and start sweating again? Or are we too deep into DoorDash and dopamine? Will foyers be stormed, or will everyone just leave a nasty Yelp review? And hey, what even are tariffs? A little history lesson, a little confusion, and a lot of Yanni touching his big nose between hi...

Yanni is rooting for Duke because of Cooper—and because stereotypes are mostly true. Oakland’s amazing mayor caught in a pay-for-play scandal, a Signal group chat heard around the world, and Adolescence on Netflix is a masterpiece that captures a social media-driven epidemic. Support our sponsors: Start your free online visit today at https://www.hims.com/yannis for your personalized ED treatment...

Yanni exposes the self-congratulatory, sophistical culture of internet political gossip. Has there ever been an administration that engages with the online echo chamber like this one? The gaslighting is happening on the right now, just as it was happening on the left. Support our sponsors Go to: https://viia.co/YANNIS and use the code [YANNIS] to receive 15% off, free shipping on orders over $100,...

Yanni follows what’s dominating the stage—tariffs, cuts, and the like. Meanwhile, Elon Musk’s mouth is tanking Tesla stock, which isn’t great for Yanni’s wallet. Why are we re-litigating social nukes? America is pulling out of the WHO, so don’t tell the old folks. Missouri sued China—and won. Yanni breaks down the difference between private growth and the government’s role, explaining why they’re...

Yanni wonders whether the American worker will rise to the occasion and outperform factory and farm workers from less consumer-conditioned countries. How long will the economic squeeze be blamed on Biden? How long is Trump’s grace period for that? Is the goal to crash the economy in the short term to bring back factories and pay down the debt? Will Trump supporters go along with it? And finally, a...

Comedian Paul Virzi stops by to talk about being the godfather to Yanni’s daughter, how he crushes speeches and more! Being a Godfather (Νονός / Nonós) in the Greek Orthodox Church is a big deal and carries significant religious, social, and lifelong responsibilities. It’s not just an honorary title—it’s a sacred role. The godfather plays a central role in the baptism, answering on behalf of the c...

Will robots be white or diverse? Do lies travel faster than the truth on the internet? Yanni delves into Jay-Z’s civil suit being dismissed, the accusations against Tom Hanks, and Kendrick’s allegations that Drake likes them young. Are we living in a commentary dystopia? And finally, a vegan trans cult commits terrorism and it’s not in a Coen Brothers movie. You can’t add tragedy to tragedy and co...

The Trump administration is supposedly releasing some of America’s secrets. Will there be anything new and interesting? Will he turn America into a Trump-franchised dictatorship? And did Ilhan Omar marry her brother for the papers?  Support our sponsors: https://www.hims.com/yannis https://www.factormeals.com/yannis50off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yanni rants on Kanye, DOGE and their raid of USAID. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yanni seeks to assuage the fears of liberals after what is clearly a serious vibe shift. Additionally, Yanni examines the salute heard around the world.  Support our sponsors Start your free online visit today at https://www.hims.com/YANNIS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So much to worry about and so much to be optimistic about—but not yet! Yanni talks TikTok, the ceasefire in the Middle East, Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 getting ‘invaded’ by Venezuela, Biden’s last speech to the American people and Hegseth’s wild confirmation. Support Our Sponsors: https://kalshi.com/yannis The first 500 traders who place a trade will get a free $10 credit! Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Everything has gone right wing, community notes have won over fact checkers and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices