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History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas

History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas

Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas 300 Episodes Jun 18, 2026

Comedians Yannis Pappas and Chris Distefano bring wild energy to every episode of their podcast, History Hyenas. They blend history and humor like never before, making listeners laugh and learn with the boys.

Episodes

Knicks Parade & Texas Taxes | History Hyenas Jun 18, 2026 4142 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 victory somehow ends with people climbing poles and setting things on fire. Then they revisit the Shroud of Turin, exploring new evidence, fresh theories, and whether history's most famous relic is any closer to being solved. Plus: UFC at t
The Kush Cyclops Queen that Defeated Rome | History Hyenas Jun 11, 2026 3612 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 conquered much of the known world, the Kingdom of Kush stood as a powerful rival on the Nile, rich in gold, culture, and military strength. Yannis and Chris break down how Queen Amanirenas led her people against the mighty Roman Empire after Emp
Vote w Your Feet | History Hyenas Jun 4, 2026 4432 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. Alexander Hamilton. Was America supposed to be run by powerful states or a powerful federal government? Jefferson believed local governments knew best and fought for states' rights, while Hamilton pushed for a strong central government, a nat
Unexpected Origin of the NY Knicks | History Hyenas May 28, 2026 4233 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 New York Knicks to the sneaky Dutch origins of Manhattan, Chrissy D and Yanni break down how a swamp trading post became the loudest city on Earth. The Hyenas dive into the rise and fall of the Knicks dynasty, Madison Square Garden madness,
The Odyssey: The Way Out is In | History Hyenas May 21, 2026 4295 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 story still shapes modern movies today. Yannis and Chris break down Christopher Nolan’s upcoming *The Odyssey*, the internet reaction to the casting choices, and why every big Hollywood adaptation turns into a culture war before filming eve
Machiavelli and the Art of Being a Piece of Sh*t | History Hyenas May 14, 2026 3937 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 backstabbing, war, betrayal, and why Machiavelli’s name became synonymous with manipulation centuries later. Was he an evil genius, a realist, or just the first guy honest enough to explain how power actually works? Chris and Yannis also s
Dancing to Death in 1518 | History Hyenas May 7, 2026 4171 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 Dancing Plague of 1518 in Strasbourg. Hundreds of people danced uncontrollably in the streets for days… some until they collapsed, and others until they DIED. Was it mass hysteria? Poisoned bread? Religious panic? Possession? Or just medieval
The Armenian Genocide was Brutes | History Hyenas Apr 30, 2026 4372 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 down the historical context of the collapsing Ottoman Empire, the rise of nationalism, and how over a million Armenians were systematically deported and killed between 1915 and 1923. They dive into the political tensions, the global respons
Pep talk on Peptides W/ Tank Sinatra | History Hyenas Apr 23, 2026 4848 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, breaking down how some of the most iconic phrases were born and why they still hit. They also take a turn into the history of steroids—where it started, how it evolved, and how it became part of modern fitness culture. Tank keeps it real about what
Jewish in the South w/ David Cross | History Hyenas Apr 16, 2026 4731 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 Jewish in the South, the misery of small talk, thoughts on the Mayor of New York, and yes…why Jason went to space (it makes sense in a Hyena kind of way). It’s smart, wild, and exactly the kind of unfiltered comedy you need. Check out David
The Shroud of Turin : Jesus is real | History Hyenas Apr 9, 2026 4687 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 medieval hoax, or something science still can’t explain? Chris and Yanni break down the history, the tests, the controversies, and the wild theories surrounding the Shroud, all while doing what they do best—getting loud, getting weird, and keep
Clocking with Joey Camasta | History Hyenas Apr 2, 2026 4197 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 for an episode that goes everywhere. The boys catch up on life, get into Joey’s love affair with fashion, and hear all about his adventures in Paris—because you KNOW the stories are unhinged. From plastic surgery talk to the realities (and hi

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