IRANIAN HOSTAGE CRISIS: Revolution, Diplomacy & a Hollywood Rescue

Chris Distefano Presents: Chrissy Chaos

Chris Distefano

Comedy, Comedy Interviews

4.7 • 2.8K Ratings

🗓️ 28 July 2025

⏱️ 41 minutes

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In 1979, Iranian revolutionaries stormed the U.S. Embassy in Tehran and took 52 Americans hostage, sparking a 444-day international crisis. Caught between shifting politics and fierce anti-American sentiment, the hostages endured beatings, mock executions, and months of isolation. Meanwhile, the world watched as President Jimmy Carter struggled to negotiate their release amid rising tensions and oil shocks. Discover how a daring CIA operation — involving a fake sci-fi movie called Argo — helped smuggle six diplomats to freedom. Dive into the behind-the-scenes drama of Iran’s revolution, U.S.-Iran relations, and the unexpected heroes who changed history. Perfect for fans of political thrillers, Cold War stories, and true tales of courage under fire. Don’t miss this gripping episode on one of the most intense hostage crises in modern history. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS House of Atlas - https://houseofatlas.com with promo code CHAOS for 20% off everything. SelectQuote - Life insurance is never cheaper than it is today. Get the right life insurance for YOU, for LESS, and save more than fifty percent at https://selectquote.com/chaos Thrive Market - Go to https://ThriveMarket.com/CHAOS, to get thirty percent off your first order, plus a FREE sixty dollar gift just for signing up. BlueChew - Make life easier by getting harder and discover your options at https://BlueChew.com! And we’ve got a special deal for our listeners: Try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code CHAOS -- just pay $5 shipping. Christories Disclaimer* it is important to note that Christories knowledge and understanding of historical events, facts, and figures may not be 100% accurate or complete! Note that information in this episode has been lightly researched and we encourage you to continue your learning outside of this episode too, Babes! Follow us Muffin Butt! 🙆🏼‍♂️ Chris Distefano Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisdcomedy/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/chrisdcomedy Website - https://www.chrisdcomedy.com/ 🙋‍♀️ Venetia Geras - Writer / Producer Website - https://www.venetiageras.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/venetiaageras/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/venetiaageras 🎥 Steve Ciccone - Editor Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erthtone/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@erthtone John Grady - Graphic Designer Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gradydesign/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:38.3	I wanted to talk to you today about the Iranian hostage crisis because I feel like I'm being
0:45.3	held hostage by Sergio in a bucket hat.
0:48.4	Sir... What do you know about the Iranian hostage crisis besides it probably had something to do with Donald Trump, right?
1:13.8	Yo, I'll tell you what I know about Iranians. My favorite one is Iron Sheik. And Hulk Hogan just met his fate. And Iishik has been up there for, you know, I'm assuming the Pearly Gates. And I and Sheik is in a meet Hogan at the
1:28.9	pearly gates and a cobra clutch so that's what it is wow so there you have it sir joshic
1:33.5	Cohen said Donald Trump will go to heaven um so let me take you back to the 1970s when your pop was
1:39.2	doing crack actually it was heroin he had class. He had a whole little kit.
1:44.6	So there's a Shah.
1:45.7	His name is Muhammad Reza Pahlavi.
1:48.1	He kind of looks like Ricky Veles. If you look up our good friend, Ricky Vales. Well, you don't have to look. He's awesome. He was blowing up. So look up Ricky Veles. And this looks like an older Ricky Veles, who was Iranian. So he's the Iranian monarch at the time in the 1970s and he was a king, but he really was like a dictator, right?
1:47.0	Near total power, right?
2:03.3	Near total power, right?
2:04.7	Try out how Trump is now, right?
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