
Comedians 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 | 296 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Comedy InterviewsHistoryComedy | |||

The boys are BACK and diving headfirst into one of the wildest economic survival stories in modern history — Cuba’s “Special Period.” When the Soviet Union collapsed, Cuba lost its lifeline overnight, and what followed was a full-blown national strug... more
🔥 On this bonus episode of *History Hyenas*, Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas are joined by the hilarious Jordan Carlos to talk about his new book on how husbands can step it up, make their wives happy, and maybe—just maybe—save their marriages 💍 more
Simon Rex pulls up to the History Hyenas studio and it’s pure chaos. The certified hottie with a body breaks down his wild early days at MTV, his unexpected music career, and how he made the jump into legit serious acting. Plus—plot twist—Simon flips... more
Hollywood stories you’ve never heard before. On this episode of Hyenas, Yanni and Chris sit down with actors Matthew Modine and D.B. Sweeney for an unfiltered conversation about their careers, the wild reality of the film industry, and what it was li... more
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That’s what it is , you guys are hilarious keep it up
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.
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
These kids are screwed in.
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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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History Hyenas launched 8 years ago and published 296 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. Simon Rex
2. Matthew Modine
3. DB Sweeney
4. Radel Ortiz
5. Craig Ferguson
6. Marian Atencio
7. Oz Pearlman
8. Ryan Sickler
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