History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas

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 struggle to survive. Chris and Yanni break down how the Cuban people adapted with insane ingenuity—bikes over cars, blackouts as a lifestyle, and a whole lot of creative hustling just to eat. It’s history, it’s chaos, it’s classic Hyenas. And just when you think it couldn’t get more unhinged… the legendary Tim Dillon calls in to stir the pot. It’s laughs, it’s facts, it’s a little bit of “what the hell is going on?” — exactly how you like it. #HistoryHyenas #Cuba #SpecialPeriod #TimDillon #ComedyPodcast #HistoryComedy #YannisPappas #ChrisDistefano Support our sponsors: http://lucy.co/hyenas For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://hims.com/HYENAS Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://SHOPIFY.COM/hyenas Upgrade your denim game with rag & bone!. Get 20% off sitewide with code HYENAS at https://www.rag-bone.com #ragandbonepod Join our Patreon at 👇 https://www.patreon.com/historyhyenas/ Subscribe to the poddy woddy Our YouTube!: https://bit.ly/2ARdDOz HH Clips:https://bit.ly/2YaK2Z8 iTunes: https://apple.co/2UQTHCc Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3fxtsc0 Hyenas Merch!!! https://store.historyhyenaspod.com Follow us Cuz! 🙆🏻‍♂️ Yannis Pappas Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yannispappas/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/yannispappas Website - https://www.yannispappascomedy.com/ 🙆🏼‍♂️ Chris Distefano Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisdcomedy/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/chrisdcomedy Website - https://www.chrisdcomedy.com/ 🐕More Hyenas Website: www.historyhyenasisback.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyhyenas/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoryHyenas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/historyhyenaspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordan Carlos, comedian and author of Chore Play, shares how small, practical household and emotional changes nearly saved his marriage. He talks about fitness, daily routines, taking real responsibility for chores, breaking weaponized incompetence, and modeling behavior for kids. Short anecdotes and blunt humor keep the advice vivid and relatable.

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 the script and actually schools Chris and Yanni with a history fact the boys somehow never knew (yes, it gets WILD). It’s laughs, glow-ups, and a little education (don’t get used to it). #HistoryHyenas #SimonRex #ComedyPodcast #MTV #Acting #StandUpComedy #ChrisDistefano #YannisPappas #PodcastLife #Funny Support our sponsors: Use Discount Code “HYENAS” to claim your FREE JumpStart Trial Bag at https://RuffGreens.com Download the Ava app, and when you join using MY promo code HYENAS, you’ll get 20% off your first year—monthly or annual, your choice. Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://quo.com/HYENAS Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code HYENAS. https://bluechew.com Right now, go to https://Quince.com/hyenas for free shipping and 365-day returns. #comedy #Podcast #History Join our Patreon at 👇 https://www.patreon.com/historyhyenas/ Subscribe to the poddy woddy Our YouTube!: https://bit.ly/2ARdDOz HH Clips:https://bit.ly/2YaK2Z8 iTunes: https://apple.co/2UQTHCc Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3fxtsc0 Hyenas Merch!!! https://store.historyhyenaspod.com Follow us Cuz! 🙆🏻‍♂️ Yannis Pappas Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yannispappas/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/yannispappas Website - https://www.yannispappascomedy.com/ 🙆🏼‍♂️ Chris Distefano Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisdcomedy/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/chrisdcomedy Website - https://www.chrisdcomedy.com/ 🐕More Hyenas Website: www.historyhyenasisback.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyhyenas/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoryHyenas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/historyhyenaspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

D.B. Sweeney, actor from Memphis Belle and The Cutting Edge, shares wild on-set tales. Matthew Modine, veteran of Full Metal Jacket and Stranger Things, recalls working with Stanley Kubrick. They swap behind-the-scenes Hollywood stories about filmmaking, power dynamics with Harvey Weinstein, bizarre stunts, career choices, and the realities of life in the industry.

They dig into the Iran–Contra scandal: secret arms-for-hostages deals, CIA back-channels, and how it all blew up. They jump to the 2026 Iran conflict, tracing strikes, retaliation, and rising Middle East tensions. Along the way they riff on sectarian politics, Iran’s proxy networks, diaspora culture, and a running comedic refrain about freeing Iranian women.

This week on History Hyenas, Yanni and Chris go full chaos mode. Chrissy vents about his sitcom not getting picked up and what really goes down behind the Hollywood curtain, the boys break down the legend of the Long Island Medium Theresa Caputo, and Chris recaps an awkward date with the star of Owning Manhattan. They also dive into the booming world of THC seltzers, and Yannis tells a wild story of getting stranded in Bakersfield during a snowstorm—plus his hilarious observations on just how conservative Bakersfield really is. No topic is safe. It’s Hyenas history. #HistoryHyenas #YannisPappas #ChrisDistefano #ComedyPodcast #StandUpComedy #LongIslandMedium #OwningManhattan #THCSeltzer #Bakersfield #PodcastClips Support our sponsors: Download the Ava app, and when you join using MY promo code HYENAS, you’ll get 20% off your first year—monthly or annual, your choice. http://lucy.co/hyenas Upgrade your denim game with Rag & Bone!. Get 20% off sitewide with code HYENAS at www.rag-bone.com #ragandbonepod Join our Patreon at 👇 https://www.patreon.com/historyhyenas/ Subscribe to the poddy woddy Our YouTube!: https://bit.ly/2ARdDOz HH Clips:https://bit.ly/2YaK2Z8 iTunes: https://apple.co/2UQTHCc Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3fxtsc0 Hyenas Merch!!! https://store.historyhyenaspod.com Follow us Cuz! 🙆🏻‍♂️ Yannis Pappas Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yannispappas/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/yannispappas Website - https://www.yannispappascomedy.com/ 🙆🏼‍♂️ Chris Distefano Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisdcomedy/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/chrisdcomedy Website - https://www.chrisdcomedy.com/ 🐕More Hyenas Website: www.historyhyenasisback.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyhyenas/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoryHyenas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/historyhyenaspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on History Hyenas, we dive into Robert Maxwell — disgraced media mogul, alleged intelligence asset, and father of Ghislaine Maxwell — whose mysterious 1991 death at sea still fuels speculation. From looting pension funds to rumored ties to Mossad, Maxwell’s rise and fall cast a long shadow over the world later exposed by Jeffrey Epstein. We break down the scandals, the secrets, and the possible connections in a dark, wild deep dive you don’t want to miss. Support our sponsors: Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code HYENAS. https://bluechew.com Go to https://Quince.com/hyenas for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. New customers can make the switch today and for a limited time, get unlimited premium wireless for just $15 per month. Switch now at https://MINTMOBILE.com/HYENAS. #comedy #Podcast #History Join our Patreon at 👇 https://www.patreon.com/historyhyenas/ Subscribe to the poddy woddy Our YouTube!: https://bit.ly/2ARdDOz HH Clips:https://bit.ly/2YaK2Z8 iTunes: https://apple.co/2UQTHCc Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3fxtsc0 Hyenas Merch!!! https://store.historyhyenaspod.com Follow us Cuz! 🙆🏻‍♂️ Yannis Pappas Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yannispappas/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/yannispappas Website - https://www.yannispappascomedy.com/ 🙆🏼‍♂️ Chris Distefano Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisdcomedy/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/chrisdcomedy Website - https://www.chrisdcomedy.com/ 🐕More Hyenas Website: www.historyhyenasisback.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyhyenas/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoryHyenas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/historyhyenaspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the boys sit down with comedian Radel Ortiz for a wild episode breaking down Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance, what it meant for Latin culture, and how NYC shapes identity from borough to borough. From growing up in Brooklyn to deep dives into Dominican culture and history, it’s laughs, culture, and classic Hyenas chaos all in one. 🇩🇴🔥 #HistoryHyenas #RadelOrtiz #BadBunny #NYC Support our sponsors: Same night out — way better morning with Cheers. For a limited time our listeners are getting 20% off their entire order by using code HYENAS at https://CheersHealth.com. #Cheers #ad Head to https://factormeals.com/hyenas50off and use code hyenas50off to get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year. To explore coverage, visit https://ASPCApetinsurance.com/HYENAS Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://RocketMoney.com/HYENAS #comedy #Podcast #History Join our Patreon at 👇 https://www.patreon.com/historyhyenas/ Subscribe to the poddy woddy Our YouTube!: https://bit.ly/2ARdDOz HH Clips:https://bit.ly/2YaK2Z8 iTunes: https://apple.co/2UQTHCc Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3fxtsc0 Hyenas Merch!!! https://store.historyhyenaspod.com Follow us Cuz! 🙆🏻‍♂️ Yannis Pappas Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yannispappas/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/yannispappas Website - https://www.yannispappascomedy.com/ 🙆🏼‍♂️ Chris Distefano Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisdcomedy/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/chrisdcomedy Website - https://www.chrisdcomedy.com/ 🐕More Hyenas Website: www.historyhyenasisback.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyhyenas/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoryHyenas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/historyhyenaspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former late-night host Craig Ferguson joins the Hyenas for a wide-ranging, hilarious, and surprisingly thoughtful conversation. Craig breaks down why he walked away from late-night television at the top of his game, what he didn’t like about the modern talk-show machine, and how freedom became more valuable than fame. Chris and Yanni also dive into Craig’s deep love of historical fiction, storytelling, and how history shapes comedy and culture. this episode is WILD. Support out sponsors: For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.com Download the Ava app, and when you join using our promo code HYENAS, you’ll get 20% off your first year—monthly or annual, your choice. Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code HYENAS. https://bluechew.com Go to https://quince.com/hyenas for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. #comedy #Podcast #History Join our Patreon at 👇 https://www.patreon.com/historyhyenas/ Subscribe to the poddy woddy Our YouTube!: https://bit.ly/2ARdDOz HH Clips:https://bit.ly/2YaK2Z8 iTunes: https://apple.co/2UQTHCc Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3fxtsc0 Hyenas Merch!!! https://store.historyhyenaspod.com Follow us Cuz! 🙆🏻‍♂️ Yannis Pappas Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yannispappas/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/yannispappas Website - https://www.yannispappascomedy.com/ 🙆🏼‍♂️ Chris Distefano Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisdcomedy/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/chrisdcomedy Website - https://www.chrisdcomedy.com/ 🐕More Hyenas Website: www.historyhyenasisback.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyhyenas/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoryHyenas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/historyhyenaspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys are in Bay Ridge talking about the Montenegrin people and just how tough and wild they are. One of the only people to never be fully conquered. Chris’ daughters are in the room while they pod—so it gets wild. Support our sponsors: Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://RocketMoney.com/HYENAS Upgrade your denim game with Rag & Bone!. Get 20% off sitewide with code HYENAS at https://www.rag-bone.com #ragandbonepod Head to https://FactorMeals.com/hyenas50off and use code hyenas50off to get 50% off your first Factor box PLUS free breakfast for 1 year. http://lucy.co/hyenas #comedy #Podcast #History Join our Patreon at 👇 https://www.patreon.com/historyhyenas/ Subscribe to the poddy woddy Our YouTube!: https://bit.ly/2ARdDOz HH Clips:https://bit.ly/2YaK2Z8 iTunes: https://apple.co/2UQTHCc Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3fxtsc0 Hyenas Merch!!! https://store.historyhyenaspod.com Follow us Cuz! 🙆🏻‍♂️ Yannis Pappas Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yannispappas/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/yannispappas Website - https://www.yannispappascomedy.com/ 🙆🏼‍♂️ Chris Distefano Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisdcomedy/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/chrisdcomedy Website - https://www.chrisdcomedy.com/ 🐕More Hyenas Website: www.historyhyenasisback.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyhyenas/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoryHyenas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/historyhyenaspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices