The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi #321 Rallying for Zohran Mamdani (Patreon Excerpt)
Oct 18, 2025
Gianmarco shares his whirlwind experience emceeing Zohran Mamdani's rally, highlighting the chaos of grassroots organizing. He navigates balancing humor with the seriousness of political activism, while reflecting on the stakes of local politics. From improvising with hecklers to feeling starstruck meeting Mamdani, he candidly discusses the complexity of supporting specific policies amid broader political concerns. Along the way, he humorously ponders the legacy of his social media presence and the fine line between comedy and propaganda.
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Thrown Into Rally Production
- Gianmarco describes being asked to MC Zohran Mamdani's Brooklyn rally with little prep and feeling stressed about tone and wardrobe.
- He navigated chaos, moved logistics, and treated himself as a producer/stage manager to keep the event running.
Impromptu Emcee Challenges
- Gianmarco recounts using a dual glass teleprompter, panic at cue music delays, and unexpectedly introducing speakers when mics failed.
- He improvised pronunciations, leaned on colleagues, and ultimately felt the event went well.
Verify Names Before You Introduce
- Double-check diverse names and pronunciations before introducing speakers to avoid embarrassing mistakes.
- Ask colleagues from relevant communities for immediate help when unsure to respect identities and accuracy.