History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas Mind Control & The CIA | History Hyenas
Oct 30, 2025
Get ready for wild riffing as the hosts dive into a wacky text thread and explore New York's political landscape with humor and insight. They hilariously tackle everyday life, relationships, and the absurdities of masculinity. The conversation shifts to deep philosophical musings about consciousness and meditation, discussing Yitzhak Bentov's fascinating theories. Prepare for a tease of the CIA's Stargate program and a unique take on the holographic universe. It's a blend of laughter and thought-provoking topics that you won't want to miss!
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Hosts’ Off-The-Beam Personal Stories
- Chris and Yannis riff about feeling off, hungover, and comfort-eating to cope with low mood.
- They recount small personal habits like half-showers and seeking comfort food during rough days.
Comedy As Fear Alchemy
- Yannis frames comedy as an alchemical outlet that transforms fear into laughter and bonding.
- He argues the funniest performers use fear under timing and delivery to disarm audiences.
Aristotle’s Paradox Of Now
- Yannis summarizes Aristotle's paradox of the present: only the instantaneous 'now' truly exists.
- He uses it to suggest existence is an ever-renewing, infinitesimal moment rather than a continuous object.
