The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi #299 Not Much Comes Out with Gus Constantellis
Jul 29, 2025
Comedian Gus Constantellis returns to share humorous insights on the ups and downs of life. He reflects on the awkwardness of watching his dad date at 65 and his emotional journey creating a cookbook filled with his late mother's recipes. Gus discusses the superiority of Greek tomatoes and laments the lack of dancing on the floor, urging for more social connection through movement. Their conversations weave together grief, family, and the quirks of cultural identity, all served with a side of laughter.
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Navigating Grief After Loss
- Gus Constantellis shared that after his mom's passing, he experienced waves of visceral grief but also moments of calm and hope.
- He knew early on he would be okay, even amidst the overwhelming emotions.
Dad's Quick Move to Dating
- Gus's 65-year-old dad started dating very soon after his wife died, even dating some of her friends.
- Gus accepts it as his dad needing companionship and activity to avoid loneliness.
Age, Grief, and Dating Norms
- Gianmarco Soresi and Gus reflect that society often expects older adults to stop dating and having sex.
- There's tension between holding on to grief and allowing loved ones to seek happiness and companionship.