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History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas

History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas

Chris Distefano · Comedy · EN

Comedians Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas explore historical events and figures through a humorous lens. Each episode features the duo discussing a different topic, blending comedic commentary with historical facts for an entertaining and informative listen.

299
Episodes
74
Guests

Notable Guests

Tim Dillon
Tim Dillon 3x
SC
Sergio Chicon 3x
JC
Joey Camasta 2x
Shane Gillis
Shane Gillis 2x
James Altucher
James Altucher 2x
CQ
Colin Quinn 2x
BH
Bonus History Hyenas 1x
Big Jay Oakerson
Big Jay Oakerson 1x
AD
Arjune Dheer 1x
Chelsea Handler
Chelsea Handler 1x
Craig Ferguson
Craig Ferguson 1x
D.B. Sweeney
D.B. Sweeney 1x
Dan Soder
Dan Soder 1x
DL
Danny LoPriore 1x
Bert Kreischer
Bert Kreischer 1x

Recent Episodes

May 14, 2026 · 1h 5m
Machiavelli's life, lies, and legendary power plays in Renaissance Italy.
1h 5m
May 7, 2026 · 1h 9m
The 1518 Dancing Plague in Strasbourg saw hundreds dance uncontrollably for days.
1h 9m
Apr 30, 2026 · 1h 12m
Discussed the historical context of the Ottoman Empire's collapse and rising nationalism.
1h 12m
Apr 23, 2026 · 1h 20m
Discussed the origin of iconic Hyenas lingo and phrases.
Tank Sinatra
1h 20m
Apr 16, 2026 · 1h 18m
David Cross discusses growing up Jewish in the South.
David Cross
1h 18m
Apr 9, 2026 · 1h 18m
The Shroud of Turin's authenticity is debated: Jesus' burial cloth, hoax, or unexplained.
1h 18m
Apr 2, 2026 · 1h 9m
Joey Camasta joins Chris and Yanni for a chaotic episode.
Joey Camasta
1h 9m
Mar 26, 2026 · 1h 3m
Cuba's "Special Period" after Soviet collapse led to economic crisis.
1h 3m
Mar 25, 2026 · 48m
Jordan Carlos discusses his book on improving husbands' roles in marriage.
48m
Mar 19, 2026 · 1h 45m
Simon Rex discusses his MTV days and music career.
Simon Rex
1h 45m
Mar 12, 2026 · 1h 24m
Matthew Modine and D.B. Sweeney share unfiltered Hollywood career stories.
D.B. Sweeney Mathew Modine
1h 24m
Mar 5, 2026 · 1h 9m
Iran-Contra affair: Reagan-era arms sales and rebel funding.
1h 9m
Feb 27, 2026 · 1h 9m
Hollywood sitcom struggles and behind-the-scenes realities.
1h 9m
Feb 19, 2026 · 1h 6m
Robert Maxwell's rise, fall, and mysterious death at sea.
1h 6m
Feb 12, 2026 · 1h 25m
Radel Ortiz joins to discuss Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance and its cultural impact.
1h 25m
Feb 5, 2026 · 1h 16m
Craig Ferguson discusses why he walked away from late-night television at peak success, valuing freedom over fame
Craig Ferguson
1h 16m
Jan 29, 2026 · 1h 6m
Chris and Yanni examine the Montenegrin people as one of history's toughest civilizations, never fully conquered
1h 6m
Jan 22, 2026 · 1h 17m
JFK's numerous affairs compared to Bill Clinton's scandals, exploring which president was the 'dirtier dog'
1h 17m
Jan 15, 2026 · 1h 22m
Robert E. Lee examined as a brilliant military tactician but morally compromised for choosing loyalty to Virginia over opposing slavery
1h 22m
Jan 8, 2026 · 1h 28m
Simon Bolívar's role as arguably the most influential figure in South American history and independence movements
1h 28m

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