The Greek General That Ended the Ottoman Empire with his Glue Gun

History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas

Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas

History, Comedy Interviews, Popculture, Yannispappas, Chrisdistefano, Comedy, Historyhyenas

4.8 • 5K Ratings

🗓️ 16 January 2025

⏱️ 84 minutes

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Summary

Georgios Karaiskakis might just be one of the wildest figures in history. A Greek mountain rebel and the illegitimate son of a nun, he lived his life with zero concern for conventions. Known for his sharp wit, charismatic presence, self-deprecating humor, and fearless bravery, he was also, by all accounts, a bit unhinged in the best way possible. Karaiskakis played a pivotal role in the Greek Revolution, helping to dismantle Ottoman rule in Greece. His legendary trash talk and audacious personality made him as unforgettable off the battlefield as he was on it. A true national hero, Karaiskakis embodied the spirit of resilience and rebellion. Simply put, he was a human hyena—wild, unpredictable, and undeniably iconic. Support our sponsors: Start your free online visit today at https://Hims.com/HYENAS. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to https://RocketMoney.com/hyenas today. http://lucy.co/hyenas #comedy #Podcast #History Join our Patreon at 👇 https://www.patreon.com/historyhyenas/ Subscribe to the poddy woddy Our YouTube!: https://bit.ly/2ARdDOz HH Clips:https://bit.ly/2YaK2Z8 iTunes: https://apple.co/2UQTHCc Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3fxtsc0 Hyenas Merch!!! https://teespring.com/stores/historyhyenas Follow us Cuz! 🙆🏻‍♂️ Yannis Pappas Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yannispappas/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/yannispappas Website - https://www.yannispappascomedy.com/ 🙆🏼‍♂️ Chris Distefano Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisdcomedy/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/chrisdcomedy Website - https://www.chrisdcomedy.com/ 🐕More Hyenas Website: www.historyhyenasisback.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyhyenas/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoryHyenas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/historyhyenaspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	What's up history hyenas fans?
0:02.0	Today we're talking about the Greek Revolution and how they shook off the yoke of the Ottoman Empire and a wild, wild kid named Yorgos Karisakakis.
0:09.7	One of the most wild figures we have ever had on this show.
0:12.7	You're going to want to strap in and strap up.
0:14.7	This episode is going to get nuts.
0:17.3	And for all information, go to History Hyenas is back.com.
0:20.5	We will see you this Saturday
0:21.7	at the Lincoln Theater in Washington, D.C. for our first
0:25.1	ever live history. I mean a show. Now, enjoy this episode
0:27.9	about the Greek War of Independence and Georgios.
0:31.4	Karaskakis. I'm Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha What's up everybody?
1:05.5	Welcome to another episode of History Hyenas.
1:09.6	I'm Chris Stefano, aka Chrissy Crimini Mushrooms
1:12.7	and with me as always Janice
1:14.8	Pappas aka Yanni
1:17.1	the Fagi Yogurt with me
1:19.0	Jesse no wife Skitturo
1:20.8	huds
1:22.5	we got a fun fun fun one today
1:24.7	we're going Greek
1:26.1	we're going Greek today I was about
1:27.5	to say you are Christos
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