Yannis Pappas Hour

Podcasts have hit record levels of growth and popularity. The boom may be over, but that just means the ones without real audiences will fade away. The good ones are thriving—and they’re not going anywhere. Podcasts are here to stay. 📈 Growth & Popularity • Podcast listenership keeps climbing: ~584 million worldwide in 2025 (a ~6.8% annual rise), projected to reach ~651 million by 2027 . • In the U.S., around 55% of people aged 12+ tune in monthly—the highest on record . 💰 Revenue & Market Maturity • Industry revenue is near $4 billion in 2025, with ad and broader market spending fueling steady growth . • While 2020–2021 saw a content boom, since then growth has slowed: new show launches have dropped, and the industry is consolidating—“smart money” is backing reliable, high-performing podcasts . 🎙️ Content Survival & Quality • The phase of “dumb money” funding everything is fading; now, shows without audiences are disappearing. • Meanwhile, established and quality podcasts are thriving, attracting stable listeners and revenue—often diversifying into video, merch, subscriptions, or live events We all love good podcasts! Support our sponsors: http://lucy.co/yannis Right now, The Yannis Pappas Hour listeners can save 30% on their first order! Just head to https://cornbreadhemp.com/YANNIS and use code YANNIS at checkout. http://Hims.com/YANNIS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are we on the brink? To understand where we’re headed, we’ve got to know where we’ve been. Yanni takes us through the rise and fall of the Persian Empire—how a Zoroastrian civilization became a Muslim one. From Cyrus the Great to Khomeini, it’s a wild ride through history. Are the Israelis dragging us into their wars? Does Iran have the bomb? Is commentary on the issue organic on the internet? Let’s get into it. Support our sponsors: Start saving time and money, without compromising your nutrition today with this exclusive offer for NEW customers of 15% using my exclusive code: YANNIS at https://huel.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump & Elon’s bromance is over, is Macron’ wife a man, is every woman a man and more! Yanni takes a deep look on Candace Owen’s brand and the rift between Elon Musk & Donald Trump. Watch my new comedy special “Property Owner” here: https://youtu.be/HN_irAlyFQg?si=2RBxKsRgjKWypwZJ Support our sponsors: https://www.hims.com/yannis http://lucy.co/yannis Right now, The Yannis Pappas Hour listeners can save 30% on their first order! Just head to https://cornbreadhemp.com/YANNIS and use code YANNIS at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yanni dives into the tangled alliances in the Middle East, questioning if leaders are just cashing in on chaos. He explores global wealth disparities and the complexities of sectarian conflicts within Islam. The absurdities of tariffs and government spending reveal the financial woes faced by American families. With a humorous twist, he dissects identity politics in Iran and Israel, emphasizing demographic dynamics. Ultimately, the discussion highlights how historical grievances continue to shape today's geopolitical landscape.

Yanni delves into Warren Buffett’s warning about America’s need to care for more than just the casino and take care of the cathedral. Rite Aid is going under, the Met Gala was wild, Andrew Cuomo is changing his tune, Barry Diller comes out of the closet, and Skechers is going private in an effort to reinvent itself. It’s going to be ok. Support our show: https://www.patreon.com/yannispappashour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yanni runs his yap about being able to afford the 2-for-$20 meal at Applebee’s and how that might affect how people consume conservative media. Support our sponsors: Start your free online visit today at https://www.hims.com/yannis for your personalized ED treatment options. Support our show: https://www.patreon.com/yannispappashour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yanni covers Shannon Sharpe’s consensual and rocky allegations, Maryland Man, and how it’s much easier to campaign than govern. Are Republicans turning on Trump? Support our sponsors: Kalshi’s giving away $10 to anyone who signs up using my link and makes a $100 trade. Just go to https://kalshi.com/YANNIS — and get in before the event closes. Support our show: https://www.patreon.com/yannispappashour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yanni yells about Elon’s apocalyptic view of humanity and his progressive post-doomsday plan to slide into DMs and repopulate the Earth with his kids. The disappearing middle class? Blame American healthcare. Is Mr. Beast too good to be true? Plus, Yanni finally weighs in on the Dave Smith vs. Douglas Murray debate on Rogan.Support our show:https://www.patreon.com/yannispappashour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can anyone focus on anything other than where’s our money right now?! Yanni yells about John Oliver’s trans women segment, and mostly about the tense tariff war with China still raging.   Support our sponsors: Start your free online visit today at https://www.hims.com/yannis for your personalized ED treatment options.   Support our show: https://www.patreon.com/yannispappashour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s post-Liberation Day and Yanni’s got thoughts. Will the American worker answer the call and put down the phone, clock in, and start sweating again? Or are we too deep into DoorDash and dopamine? Will foyers be stormed, or will everyone just leave a nasty Yelp review? And hey, what even are tariffs? A little history lesson, a little confusion, and a lot of Yanni touching his big nose between his beady eyes.   Support our show: https://www.patreon.com/yannispappashour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices