

Yannis Pappas Hour
Yannis Pappas
As the world burns, a noble Greek rises from the ashes to defend what's left. Join us every Saturday for your weekly news served hot and fresh off a paper plate— a foreshadowing about the state of things. Yanni leaves no sacred cows untouched.
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Mar 7, 2025 • 1h 2min
Watching the 🇺🇸 Pie Bake
Yanni wonders whether the American worker will rise to the occasion and outperform factory and farm workers from less consumer-conditioned countries. How long will the economic squeeze be blamed on Biden? How long is Trump’s grace period for that? Is the goal to crash the economy in the short term to bring back factories and pay down the debt? Will Trump supporters go along with it? And finally, a critical look into Steve Bannon & Elon Musk. We don’t know what’s gonna happen, it’s got to play out, we are all just watching the American Pie bake. Support our sponsors https://www.hims.com/yannis Bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/yannispappashour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 28, 2025 • 57min
The Greek Godfather - Paul Virzi
Comedian Paul Virzi stops by to talk about being the godfather to Yanni’s daughter, how he crushes speeches and more! Being a Godfather (Νονός / Nonós) in the Greek Orthodox Church is a big deal and carries significant religious, social, and lifelong responsibilities. It’s not just an honorary title—it’s a sacred role. The godfather plays a central role in the baptism, answering on behalf of the child, reciting the Nicene Creed, and physically lifting the child out of the water (symbolizing their rebirth in Christ). He’s got to protect her from the devil! Being asked to be a godfather is a huge sign of trust and honor in Greek families. Paul has a new special out here: https://youtu.be/Xz9wjGimAoo?feature=shared Support our sponsors: http://viiahemp.com code: Yannis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, 2025 • 1h 5min
White Robots & Lies Travel
Will robots be white or diverse? Do lies travel faster than the truth on the internet? Yanni delves into Jay-Z’s civil suit being dismissed, the accusations against Tom Hanks, and Kendrick’s allegations that Drake likes them young. Are we living in a commentary dystopia? And finally, a vegan trans cult commits terrorism and it’s not in a Coen Brothers movie. You can’t add tragedy to tragedy and comedy to comedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 14, 2025 • 56min
America’s Dirty Laundry
The Trump administration is supposedly releasing some of America’s secrets. Will there be anything new and interesting? Will he turn America into a Trump-franchised dictatorship? And did Ilhan Omar marry her brother for the papers? Support our sponsors: https://www.hims.com/yannis https://www.factormeals.com/yannis50off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 7, 2025 • 48min
But It Will Be Fun
Yanni rants on Kanye, DOGE and their raid of USAID. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 23, 2025 • 45min
It’s a Vibe Shift
Yanni seeks to assuage the fears of liberals after what is clearly a serious vibe shift. Additionally, Yanni examines the salute heard around the world. Support our sponsors Start your free online visit today at https://www.hims.com/YANNIS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 17, 2025 • 40min
It’s Happening But Not Yet
So much to worry about and so much to be optimistic about—but not yet! Yanni talks TikTok, the ceasefire in the Middle East, Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 getting ‘invaded’ by Venezuela, Biden’s last speech to the American people and Hegseth’s wild confirmation. Support Our Sponsors: https://kalshi.com/yannis The first 500 traders who place a trade will get a free $10 credit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jan 10, 2025 • 53min
Post Apu Apocalypse
Tune in for a comedic take on geopolitical absurdities, like U.S. interests in Greenland. Discover how marijuana use can be affected by urban anxiety and the environment. Challenge the myths around alcohol's health risks while laughing at drinking culture. Delve into the impact of medication overprescribing and cultural narratives, including the evolution of Apu from 'The Simpsons'. Plus, discuss social media changes, fact-check removal, and the shifting dynamics of digital discourse, all packed with witty insights.

Jan 7, 2025 • 46min
Move to be Free & Ignore Em’
Yanni is back with an episode about Israel’s crazy patient military operation on Hezbollah and the new year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 16, 2024 • 54min
New John Brown?
Luigi is either a deep state agent or the John brown of health care. Come hang with Yanni & Jesse for their weekly, more timeless, bonus episodes here and support the production of this show: https://www.patreon.com/yannispappashour?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Support our sponsors: Mint Mobile Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://www.mintmobile.com/yannis Hims Start your free online visit today at https://www.hims.com/yannis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices