Yannis Pappas Hour

Yanni records straight from the History Hyenas studio, swinging jokes about the end of the Gaza war and the new wave of conspiracy victimhood that’s replaced the old identity victimhood. It’s sharp, funny, and fearless—where history, headlines, and human behavior all get roasted. If you love this show, we do need your support. Join the channel for bonus episodes every week here: https://www.patreon.com/yannispappashour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yanni dives into the global birth rate crisis and why the First World is struggling to stay above replacement levels. Meanwhile, the developing world continues to grow — but why? Recently, Ayesha Curry revealed on a podcast that she never wanted to be a mom. Is this the perfect example of why birth rates are collapsing in developed countries? Yanni breaks down the benefits, dangers, and long-term consequences of falling below replacement rates. This episode is fun, thought-provoking, and timely, as America, Canada, and much of developed Asia are facing this demographic tipping point. Support our sponsors: 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. If you love our boutique show, support the production and get bonus content every week. https://www.patreon.com/yannispappashour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Riyadh Comedy Festival is making headlines. Is it comedy-washing—propping up repression, keeping women in chains, and stifling free speech—or is it genuine progress? Yanni dives into Saudi motives, money, and what’s really behind the laughs. If you’re mad about comedians taking their cash, wait until you hear who else has been pocketing Saudi money. Did the House of Saud do 9/11? Yanni breaks down all the nuance, and ultimately levies an argument that comedians are the commandos rescuing oil money for the U.S. economy—and more. Warning: lots of sarcasm in this episode as always. If you love our small show, support the production and get bonus content every week. https://www.patreon.com/yannispappashour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yannis contemplates free speech. Support our sponsors: 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 breaks down his last episode and why he chose not to edit or amend it. Then he dives into Hollywood and where the future of entertainment is headed next, before he gives his prediction of what the next big trend in entertainment will be. Support our Sponsors: To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/YANNIS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Explore how social media is fueling extremism, transforming ordinary people into fervent advocates for fringe ideologies. Yannis reveals the psychology behind radicalization, especially among the youth, and suggests that endless scrolling may be creating 'keyboard crusaders.' The conversation blends humor and urgency, showing how outrage culture can overshadow meaningful dialogue. From personal anecdotes to sharp cultural critiques, it's a captivating look at the precarious balance between empathy and the stark realities of crime and mental health.

Yanni dives into the decades-long oil-for-protection pact between the United States and Saudi Arabia. He explores the history of the royal family, their new mission to diversify the economy, and their push to attract foreign investment. But as the kingdom westernizes, plenty of ghosts and skeletons still rattle in the closet. Support the show and watch bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/yannispappashour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yanni delivers a chilling warning—one echoed by great thinkers since Socrates—about the dangers of excessive freedom and democracy. He pairs it with a sharp critique of American advertising culture and the way it conditions us to think, feel, and even be. Join the Patreon to support the show! Patreon.com/yannispappashour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The dangers of AI are now. Yanni sounds the alarm and welcomes the change at the same time. AI has already shown that it will do anything to persist, so does that mean it has a will? Yanni hilariously takes you thru the stages of AI evolution, where we are now and where we are going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yanni goes Alex Tocqueville on Gen Z — cold yet empathetic, hyperaware yet shut down. Overwhelmed and held hostage. Liberated by technology but imprisoned by caution. An oxymoron… and the ones who’ll have to save us. Support our sponsors: To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/YANNIS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices