The Algorithm, AI, & Why Comedy Needs Trauma: Yannis Pappas in 1-on-1 Interview with Maury
From On Par with Maury Povich by MoPo Productions & A Better Life Media
May 4, 2026 · 47 min
About this episode
Yannis Pappas joins Maury Povich to discuss the evolution of stand-up comedy and his journey in the industry.
Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MAURY at https://www.oneskin.co/maury #oneskinpod #ad #sponsored Join the On Par Fam to get the inside scoop on on the pod: https://mailchi.mp/e7852d0fc197/join-the-on-par-fam @Yannispappascomedian joins Maury to discuss the evolution of stand-up comedy, his @HistoryHyenas podcast legacy with Chris Distefano, and how he conquers the stage. From surviving a shooting to creating iconic characters like Maurica and Mr. Panos, Yannis, a Brooklyn native, gets candid about what it takes to stay On Par in today's comedy landscape. He shares his unique journey going viral in the early days of YouTube, from studying history to becoming one of the most hilarious voices in podcasting. He breaks down the "Psychology of the Character," the reality of the comedy "Algorithm," and whether a Netflix special is in his future. Whether you are a fan of stand-up comedy or a history enthusiast this interview offers a candid look at the life of a working comedian and will leave you laughing. #comedy #maury #yannispappas Follow Yannis Pappas: YouTube: @Yannispappascomedian History Hyenas: @HistoryHyenas Comedy Tour…
People in this episode
Host: Maury Povich
Guest: Yannis Pappas
Topics covered
- stand-up comedy
- AI in comedy
- trauma in comedy
- podcasting
- character psychology
- comedy algorithm
Keywords
- Yannis Pappas
- Maury Povich
- comedy
- podcasting
- AI
- trauma
- History Hyenas
- YouTube
Sponsors
OneSkin
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: History Hyenas, MoPo Productions, A Better Life Media
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