History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
Chris Distefano and Yannis PappasComedians Yannis Pappas and Chris Distefano are smoothie-drinking history cuties who bring wild energy to every episode of their podcast, History Hyenas! Join these two as they blend history and humor like never before. Get ready to laugh and learn with the boys!
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 302 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Comedy InterviewsHistoryComedy | |||
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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 ho... more
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 up... more
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 manipulatio... more
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 stre... more
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Apple Podcasts5HadtasayitUnited States3 months ago - This podcast is a piece
That’s what it is , you guys are hilarious keep it up
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Canada4 months ago - The best
This show is incredible. Every time I listen it’s over and i think its onlyy been a couple minutes bc it’s so entertaining. Great chemistry, great production, great content. Two pros getting it done and getting it done well.
Apple Podcasts5Cinder the ArtisanUnited States5 months ago - Comin’ at you in a DIFFERENT way…
When I first heard this podcast, I thought, “it’s like two childhood friends said ‘remember how funny we were in the 9th grade?! let’s do a podcast where we bring back that kind of humor.’” Well, it turns out my inner 9th-grade self can’t get enough of it. There’s perhaps no sillier or cuter way to kill an hour and still walk away with a sliver of knowledge about something interesting. From white slaves to gay emperors, Yanny P and Chrissy D keep you coming back for more every week with great ne... more
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Apple Podcasts | #24 | United States/Comedy/Comedy Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #133 | United States/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #34 | Canada/Comedy/Comedy Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #51 |  United Kingdom/Comedy/Comedy Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #204 | Canada/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #15 |  Italy/Comedy/Comedy Interviews |
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What is History Hyenas about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Two stand-up veterans blend history and irreverent humor with high-energy banter, delivering long-form conversations that cover everything from ancient empires to modern headlines with witty riffs and pop-culture tangents. Episodes often weave educational context with bold takes, rapid-fire bits, and guest-free deep dives or lively chats about the comedy scene, Patreon culture, and live-show promotions. Noteworthy for its boundary-pushing humor, strong East Coast persona, and infectious chemistry, it appeals to listeners who want smart history served with punchlines and lots of personality.
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These podcasts share a similar audience with History Hyenas:
1. Chris Distefano Presents: Chrissy Chaos
2. Soder
3. We Might Be Drunk
4. Are You Garbage? Comedy Podcast
5. Whiskey Ginger with Andrew Santino
How many episodes of History Hyenas are there?
History Hyenas launched 8 years ago and published 302 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on History Hyenas include:
1. Tank Sinatra
2. David Cross
3. Joey Camasta
4. Sergio Chico
5. Jordan Carlos
6. Simon Rex
7. Matthew Modine
8. DB Sweeney
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