Good One: A Podcast About Jokes How Gianmarco Soresi Is Conquering Social Media
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Sep 25, 2025 
Gianmarco Soresi, a stand-up comedian and writer known for his special 'Thief of Joy', dives into the complexities of audience dynamics and the challenges of sharing dark comedy. He discusses the role of social media in building a fanbase, emphasizing the importance of context in crowd work. Gianmarco also explores the delicate balance of discussing sensitive topics like suicide in comedy, and shares insights on adapting traditional performance for online platforms. His journey from acting to a self-funded comedy career illustrates the evolving landscape for comedians today.
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Concert Joke And Reinforcement
- Gianmarco describes an awkward Lady Gaga concert interaction where an older man sought validation by telling jokes to strangers.
- He reflects that society reinforces bad comedians by laughing to end conversations, which made him complicit in that moment.
Algorithmic Audiences Shape Material
- Social-media-built audiences can be highly skewed and algorithmically defined, shaping the comedian's material and options.
- Changing that audience’s perception can't happen in one big show or platform moment; it requires gradual work.
Handle Crowd Work Like A Conversation
- Treat crowd work subjects like friends: be jokey and humane while avoiding cheap punches about identity.
- Use elevated, human-centered humor instead of erasing or overprotecting people with disabilities.