History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas
Episodes
161 - The History of Black Conservatism is WILD!
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time to be woke and dope and learn about the Black Conservatism movement, and Bubbas, it is WILD! Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas explore the...
WEPA in the Morning - Cold War 2020: Trump vs AOC
24 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wepa in the Morning is your favorite Spanish speaking daily news show with fumare, bed head, and a whole lot of WEEEPPAAA!! This week we give you BEST...
160 - The History of C-Sections is WILD!
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas are back for another WILD ep about baby making and the history of childbirth! Did you know that C-Sections were not ...
WEPA in the Morning - REVENGE OF MEDIOCRE
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
WEPA in the Morning is your favorite English-speaking Spanish news show with fumare, bed head, and a whole lot of WEEEPPAAA!! Yannis Pappas and Chris ...
159 - Apollo 13 was WILD!
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Distefano & Yannis Pappas are back in Bay Ridge Brooklyn talking about SPACE! Boys discuss where the famous quote “Houston we have a problem”...
WEPA in the Morning- KANYE MY PRESIDENT!
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wepa in the Morning is your favorite Spanish speaking daily news show with fumare, bed head, and a whole lot of WEEEPPAAA!! The Cuzzies discuss new CA...
158 - The True Story of Sherman’s March to the Sea
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas are back for another WILD ep about the Civil War. This ep the boys go wild for Sherman’s March to the sea and how ...
WEPA in the Morning - Lady Cops, Antifa and Statue Topplers
03 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wepa in the Morning is your favorite English-speaking Spanish news show with fumare, bed head, and a whole lot of WEEEPPAAA!! Yannis and Chris give yo...
157 - The Father of Sadism, Marquis De Sade!
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris & Yannis go back into French History and discover just how much of a wild sociopath Marquis De Sade was!!! Sade was a nobleman, and famous autho...
WEPA in the Morning - Wokeness gone WRONG!
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wepa in the Morning is your favorite Spanish speaking daily news show with fumare, bed head, and a whole lot of WEEEPPAAA!! Yannis and Chris give you ...
156 - RuPaul, Werk it gurl!
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You better work! It’s Pride Month and Lieutenant Lollipop and Baby Gorgeous are here for it! The boys discuss the artist behind their favorite song ...
WEPA in the Morning - Happy Juneteenth!
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wepa in the Morning is your favorite Spanish speaking daily news show with fumare, bed head, and a whole lot of WEEEPPAAA!! Yannis and Chris give you ...
155 - Lies they told us about Jesse Owens
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Cuzzies Chris and Yannis are back in the studio again going WILD, this time about the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Make no mistake the boys get into the ...
Wepa in the Morning 6/12!
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Yannis and Chris give you what's going on in the new this week, from JK Rowling tweets to America protesting in the streets! This episode are the head...
154 - What Happened At Tiananmen Square
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Cuzzies Chris and Yannis are finally back in each others arms and in the new studio and after catching up with each other and the current protests...
Spinning the Wheel With the Matriarchy! May Bonus Calls!
07 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The History Hyenas Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas reach out to their fans thru Zoom video conferencing and things get wild! Secrets are told, feet ...
153 - Nimesh Patel is WILD!
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nimesh Patel comes on the pod with the Cuzzies to get into the plight of immigrants and make no mistake, things get WILD! (Recorded Apr 2019) Want mo...
Wepa in the Morning 6/4!
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this weeks Wepa in the Morning, the morning news program from History Hyenas Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas! This episode was recorded J...
152 - What We Weren't Told About the Tulsa Massacre
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The boys talk about the disturbing incident that destroyed "The Black Wall Street" killing 300 African Americans and has largely been lost to history!...
151 - Nikki Glaser is WILD!
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The boys are joined by hilarious stand up comedian Nikki Glazor! This piece has traveled around and the boys discuss life, love and comedy! Yanni give...
WEPA in the Morning 5/29!
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The History Hyenas Patreon morning news show Wepa in the Morning gives you your daily dose of whats going on in the world in the style only Yannis Pap...
WEPA in the Morning 5/28!
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The History Hyenas Patreon morning news show Wepa in the Morning gives you your daily dose of whats going on in the world in the style only Yannis Pap...
150 - Ms Pat is WILD!
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week comedian Ms Pat (Netflix, Comedy Central) joins the Cuzzies to talk about starting comedy after prison and working as a dealer, plus she giv...
149 - Dan Soder is WILD!
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The boys are joined by Dan Soder to talk Native Americans and the rural midwest! WILD! Recorded Feb 21st 2019! Want more Hyena content? Check out ww...
148 - The Wildest Roman Emperor You've Never Heard Of!
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If the Emperors of Rome are know for anything its their extravagant craziness, and all the rest combined got nothing on Franks and Bean Elagabulus! T...
147 - The First Black President of Brooklyn
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We spoke to the first black borough President of Brooklyn Eric Adams, and what it was like coming up from Brownsville, how the borough is dealing with...
146 - Stockholm Syndrome is WILD!
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
They're over a month into quarantine and make no mistake Chrissy is ready to escape San Juan and go over the wall, while Yanni has found comfort and a...
145 - Nemr is WILD!
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Cuzzies are joined by Lebanese comedy superstar Nemr to get our facts straight about what going on in his country! From the screwed in comedy to f...
144 - What Happened In Waco?
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Cuzzies are still in quarantine binge watching Netflix and they discuss their latest watch, Waco! Chrissy and Yanni dive into the WILD event...
143 - Bill Burr Returns!
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome back our new leader, Bill Burr to the podcast! In a reversal, tough hang Billy gives Yanni a long day! He and the cuzzies get into how stan...
142 - Aztecs Were WILD!
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The cuzzies dive into Tenochtitlan and dive into the Latin culture of the Aztecs! It's Chrissy Conquistador Yucatan Yanni in the land of the shirtless...
141 - Yamaneika Saunders is WILD!
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're still in quarantine and we've got Yamaneika Saunders here! This is episode gets WILD from the start! Corona etiquette on the streets, what's goi...
140 - Ask a Doctor About COVID-19
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We interview front line health care worker and COVID survivor Dr. Lukasz Cygan, here to tell us about his experience dealing with the disease as well ...
139 - Moshe Kasher is WILD!
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Moshe Kasher is in with the Cuzzies to talk about the authenticity of Unorthodox on Netflix and how he half grew up in the Orthodox community! Get a l...
138 - The Bielski Brothers were WILD!
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Cuzzies give honor to Passover by going over the story of the Bielski brothers, a group of hermanos that make no mistake, were screwed in kids tha...
137 - Jeff Lowe is WILD!
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Cuzzies interview Jeff Lowe from Tiger King and thing get WILD! Jeff and his wife answered questions only Hyenas could ask! Who Carole Baskin real...
136 - Tiger King is WILD!
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Cuzzies catch up and give their takes on the Netflix sensation Tiger King! Make no mistake, there's no holding back from these two stir crazy kids...
135 - Jeff Dye is WILD!
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Dye came in studio last December and make no mistake some WILD things were said! They compare Chrissy and Jeff's track record but just go wild. A...
134 - Spanish Flu is WILD!
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Cuzzies give an update on their quarantine and cover the Spanish Flu! Want more Hyena content? Check out www.patreon.com/bayridgeboys where thi...
133 - Nate Bargatze is WILD
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Old best friends, now arch nemesis? Nah just playing! Bargatze is in town and comes in to fill for Chrissy! These two had a podcast together called It...
132 - Stocks are WILD!
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James Altucher joins the Cuzzies once again to give insight on the stock market during it's quarantine fluctuations and how to avoid franks and beans ...
131 - Quarantine is WILD!
21 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the midst of the NYC Coronavirus outbreak, Yanni records from home and Chris reveals where he's recording from halfway thru and it's WILD! Want ...
130 - James Altucher Is WILD!
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian, investor and Hyenas enthusiast James Altucher is in with the Cuzzies to talk making and losing fortunes, art in comedy and buying Greenland,...
129 - Jessica Kirson is WILD!
15 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cuzzies, never have we had a guest that was as WILD as Jessica Kirson (Comedy Central, Relatively Sane Podcast) From the Coronavirus, to raising kids,...
February Bonus Calls!
14 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Cuzzies call the matriarchy and make no mistake it gets WILD! Chris is currently plant-based and it's showing! Yanni gets way too comfy womfy! Wh...
128 - James Wilks is WILD!
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We get into it with former UFC fighter and producer of the documentary "The Game Changers," James Wilks! From the benefits of being plant based to wh...
127 - Bras Are Wild!
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Cuzzies celebrate the start to women's month with the garment that helps support our matriarchy, the modern bra! From it's history to its enlighte...
January Bonus Calls!
07 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This Cuzzies are here with another round of bonus calls from November and December where we talk to our wild members! Whether you're straight to the b...
126 - Matteo Lane is WILD!
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We celebrate Women's Month with the amazing Matteo Lane! The amazing singer, artist and comedian takes us through an amazing look at the lives of Judy...
125 - Eminem is WILD!
01 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Cuzzies close out Black History month going wild on the current appropriation of black culture and get into the bio of one Marshall Mathers aka Em...
124 - Seaton Smith is WILD!
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We end Black History month with Seaton Smith (Mulaney, Private Lives) joining the Cuzzos to talk black ivy league schools, race relations and a bonus ...
123 - Garrett Morgan Was Screwed In
23 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Cuzzies come in HOT! The first 15 minutes was just too crazy to air, but Chrissy's back from the Impractical Jokers Cruise and back in Yanni's lap...
122 - TJ MIller Is WILD!
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
TJ Miller comes in to hang with the Cuzzies to talk about how and why he got into stand up AFTER having a movie career and dealing with trouble in th...
121 - George Washington Carver was WILD!
16 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We go WILD on the champion of the peanut and influential African American inventor George Washington Carver! Where'd he come from, did he invent anyth...
120 - Mike Cannon is WILD!
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Cannon is here with the Cuzzies to talk about the Newsies strike, but not before getting into it about his FF pops and coming up in comedy with C...
119 - Marvin Gaye was WILD
09 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Cuzzies get into the legendary songwriter and singer, the one and only Marvin Gaye! From his start as a drummer and Moonglow to his sudden death i...
118 - Sam Morril is WILD!
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Morril joins the Cuzzies to talk Alexander Hamilton, the rules of duels and his role in keeping the franks and beans states from making their own ...
117 - Napoleon was a SQUEAK!
02 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Cuzzies gear up for Valentines Day by getting into the French squeak Napoleons romance and correspondence with his lover Josephine! Want more H...
116 - Tiki Barber is WILD!
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris' co-host from the Beast Master on Netflix and NFL star Tiki Barber is here and he's setting some records straight! We get the hot deets on Chris...
115 - Sharon Tate's Murder was WILD!
26 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Cuzzies get into the Sharon Tate murder at the hands of the Manson family and the wild events that lead to it! Want more Hyena content? Check out...
114 - Andrew Schulz Returns
24 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Schulz returns to the poddy woddy to talk the motivations of man, how history is a marketing ploy, and to put Emoji in his place. Want more ...
113 - West Coast is WILD!
19 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Cuzzies are in LA and make no mistake, Jesus does not love that place! But the Cuzzies fit right in and go WILD at Bill Burrs All Things Comedy St...
112 - Shane Gillis is WILD!
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Shane Gillis is here and ready to play! Nobody fits in with the Cuzzies like the Young Bull! Shane gives us some insight on the screwed in and sometim...
111 - Iran Hostage Crisis was WILD!
12 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the current situation with Iran looking like it could go full Hot Pocket, the Cuzzies decide to have a look at the Hostage Crisis from 1979! What...
110 - Mo Amer is Screwed In!
09 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We have guest Mo Amer on to tell us what we've got wrong about Muslim culture! We're F&B FFs from the start, so we have a lot to learn! What's offensi...
109 - Al Jolson was WILD!
05 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We look into the life and impact of Al Jolson, both on the entertainment industry and everyday society. We look into the life and impact of black fac...
108 - Neil Degrasse Tyson is WILD!
02 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Cuzzies were picked to interview screwed in kid Neil deGrasse Tyson for Raw Dog Comedy on Sirius XM, and make no mistake he's got some wild takes ...
107 - The Calendar is WILD!
29 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We end another year of History Hyenas talking about the tool that helps us track how long its been! Whatever, time is a construct, reality is a sugges...
106 - Andrew Santino is WILD!
26 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Cuzzies are joined by Andrew Santino from the Whiskey Ginger Podcast, talking East Coast vs West and why Al Capone was not as screwed in as we wer...
105 - EPISODE 100!
22 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
IS IT THE ONE HUNDREDTH EPISODE? We don't know CUZ! We thought that it was, but let's be real, we are Franks and Beans babe and got the numbers mixed ...
104 - Jeremiah Watkins is WILD!
21 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremiah Watkins is a hilarious comedian who resides in Los Angeles. He’s part of the Kill Tony Podcast and has his own podcast called Jeremiah wond...
103 - The Crusades Were WILD!
15 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Cuzzies talk crusades in this episode and all the totally insane and inconceivable dirtbag moves that made up the biggest rivalry to pre-date Ya...
102 - Girls Gotta Eat are wild!
13 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Cuzzies are joined this week by the girls from Girls Gotta Eat podcast, Ashley Hesseltine and Rayna Greenberg!!! No history on this one but lots o...
101 - Harriet Tubman was WILD!
08 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We talk the triumphs of a giant of American history, Harriet Tubman—not to be confused with Harriet Tuckman! Underground Railroad & 20 dollar bills ...
100 - Colin Quinn is WILD!
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Hyenas sit down with the legend Colin Quinn! They discuss the history of Park Slope, Brooklyn -- neighborhood that Yannis and Colin both grew up i...
99 - Charlemagne was WILD!
01 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Cuzzos come in loaded and locked and make their way to talk about Charlemagne! The boys are just making their way back from helping move some furn...
98 - Basement Yard is Screwed In!
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Santagato and Danny LoPriore of the Basement Yard Podcast come up with the Cuzzies and make no mistake, these are 2 SCREWED IN kids! We are face t...
97 - Dunkirk was WILD!
24 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Cuzzies get into the Frank and Beans moves that lead to the Allies getting CRACKED open by the Huns at The Battle of Dunkirk! The FF mistakes, the...
96 - Pocahontas was a PIECE!
17 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Cuzzies go wild on the one and only Pocahontas! This piece save a white guy and got sent to England for her troubles. And make no mistake it did N...
95 - Robert Moses was WILD!
10 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Boys discuss Robert Moses! He was a public official who was responsible for urban development in New York. He was believed to lean a little to the...
94 - Kinsey was WILD!
03 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Hyenas discuss the Kinsey scale! Alfred Kinsey was a professor of entomology and zoology, and later became a sexologist. He is responsible for cr...
93 - Prohibition was WILD!
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Hyenas talk about Prohibition! From 1920 to 1933 the United States banned the production and transportation of alcohol! This is the time of when t...
October Bonus Calls!
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Hyenas are calling the Matriarchy! They're excited for the first History Hyenas live shows and are getting WILD! Want more Hyena content? Check o...
92 - Michael Kosta is WILD!
20 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Michael Kosta is a hunk. He was also a professional tennis player and is currently on The Daily Show as a corespondent. We explain fumes to h...
91 - Bill Burr is WILD!
13 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Cuzzies welcome Bill Burr as he explains the New York vs Boston rivalry, wig based comedy, and more! Want more Hyena content? Check out www.patre...
90 - Lenny Bruce was WILD!
06 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Yannis is out of town on his honeymoon so Sergio has come on to talk about comedy icon Lenny Bruce, one of the founding fathers of Stand up comedy. Ch...
September Bonus Calls to the Matriarchy!
04 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
An episode dedicated to calling the matriarchy plus some stuff in between! WILD! Want more Hyena content? Check out www.patreon.com/bayridgeboys wher...
89 - Rasputin was WILD!
29 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Cuzzies talk about the life and death of Rasputin (eventually)! Want more Hyena content? Check out www.patreon.com/bayridgeboys where things get ...
88 - Hyenas Experts are WILD!
22 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The boys talk with Arjune Dheer, a wildlife biologist who is currently a PhD student researching spotted hyenas adaptability. He's a true blue Hyenas ...
87 - History of Yaaas!
15 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Cuzzies do a lot of catching up and go over the brief history of the phrase “Yaaaas!” Want more Hyena content? Check out www.patreon....
86 - Weekends are WILD!
08 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Hyenas get into how we got Saturdays off and the future of the American work week. They are joined by a friend of the pod who came in to take some...
85 - Birthdays Are WILD!
01 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris, Yannis and Mike 'Emoji Face' celebrate their birthdays and the return of Venetia! The cuzzies celebrate their birthdays which make no mistake t...
85 - Rachel Feinstein is WILD!
25 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Hyenas sit down with Rachel Feinstein for a WILD conversation! Amy Schumer’s best friend is a hilarious comedian and has great chemistry with th...
84 - Joey Camasta is WILD!
18 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The boys talk with Snooki's best friend Joey Camasta and Chris goes absolutely WILD!!! Want more Hyena content? Check out www.patreon.com/bayridgeboy...
83 - Anxiety is WILD!
11 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The boys come to you from the road for this week's wild episode! Want more Hyena content? Check out www.patreon.com/bayridgeboys where things get rea...
82 - Battle of Brooklyn was WILD!
04 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The boys discuss the battle of Brooklyn... possibly again WILD! The cuzzies revisit the Battle of Brooklyn. Revolutionary war fans and patriots you do...
81 - Equal Pay is WILD
28 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sergio Chicon returns to discuss the recent soccer climate. Yanni has some guests on and gets into the controversial equal pay for the US women’s so...
80 - Medger Evers was WILD!
21 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris is out of town again and so Yannis brings back Hyena Sergio Chicon to discuss Medgar Evers and get a surprise visit from Nora's Cupcake Company!...
79 - Jake Lingle was WILD!
14 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The boys discuss Jake Lingle and things get wild!! Who is Jake Lingle? You don’t want to miss who this wild kid was. Wild tale! Alfred "Jake" Lingle...
78 - Pearl Harbor was WILD!
07 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Japanese woke up the boys and this episode woke up Steel Pipe Chrissie! This is considered one of the Hyenas’ wildest episodes by fans! WEI ZHON...