

The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi
Headgum
Stand up comedian and lifelong cynic Gianmarco Soresi interviews people more famous than him about all the downsides to their life. If you like looking on the bright side of life, f*ck off. This is a podcast where complaining is encouraged, negativity celebrated and silver linings debunked. Misery loves company and when Gianmarco is with company he loves talking about their miseries. You can follow @gianmarcosoresi on all social platforms.
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Jul 29, 2025 • 1h 14min
#299 Not Much Comes Out with Gus Constantellis
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.

Jul 26, 2025 • 11min
#298 South Park Trolls Trump and Paramount for $1,500,000,000 (Patreon Excerpt)
A recent discussion dives into a staggering $1.5 billion deal between South Park creators and Paramount Plus for new seasons. The hosts unravel the show's edgy humor and provocative political satire, emphasizing its fearless critique of significant figures like Trump. They dissect a specific episode that humorously tackles Trump's image, revealing the art of balancing humor with political commentary. Tune in for insights on how South Park continues to challenge societal norms through bold storytelling.

Jul 22, 2025 • 1h 25min
#297 Crying Competition with Grace Reiter
TikTok star Grace Reiter, 2nd time Downside guest, joins to share what it's like being Russell’s castmate in Ginger Twinsies, the ethics of kissing your co-star, who’s the quickest to cry on command, and why attractive people shouldn’t get special treatment.Follow Grace Reiter on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTubeSee Grace and Russell in Ginger Twinsies in NYC---This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok.The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi has a Patreon! Subscribe here for two bonus episodes every month and access to exclusive content!Follow Gianmarco Soresi on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and TwitterFollow Russell Daniels on InstagramFollow the show on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTokProduced by Paige Asachika & Gianmarco SoresiTechnical production by Ty Colgate & Lucas StoneVideo edited by Dave ColumboSpecial Thanks Tovah SilbermannOriginal music by Douglas GoodhartExecutive Producer - Emma FoleyVP of Development & Production at Headgum - Kaiti MoosSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 19, 2025 • 9min
#296 Trump’s Birthday Gift to Epstein (Patreon Excerpt)
Gianmarco unearths a drawing from his 30th birthday memory box, including a special gift from his best bud, Russell. Watch the full episode exclusively on Patreon, and join for only $5 a month! https://www.patreon.com/downsideFollow Gianmarco Soresi on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and TwitterFollow Russell Daniels on InstagramFollow the show on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTokProduced by Paige Asachika & Gianmarco SoresiTechnical production by Ty Colgate & Lucas StoneVideo edited by Dave ColumboSpecial Thanks Tovah SilbermannOriginal music by Douglas GoodhartExecutive Producer - Emma FoleyVP of Development & Production at Headgum - Kaiti MoosSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 15, 2025 • 1h 32min
#295 A Pelvis Divided Cannot Sit with Rosebud Baker
Comedian Rosebud Baker joins to share the downsides of coming up at the same sh*tty comedy club as Gianmarco, experiencing the horrors of women's healthcare, getting down to the wire writing for SNL's Weekend Update, cracking jokes at the White House as a kid, and why automatic doors have gotta stop.Follow Rosebud Baker on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and FacebookWatch Rosebud's new special, The Mother Lode, on NetflixSee Rosebud in a city near you!---This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok.The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi has a Patreon! Subscribe here for two bonus episodes every month and access to exclusive content!Follow Gianmarco Soresi on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and TwitterFollow Russell Daniels on InstagramFollow the show on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTokProduced by Paige Asachika & Gianmarco SoresiTechnical production by Ty Colgate & Lucas StoneVideo edited by Dave ColumboSpecial Thanks Tovah SilbermannOriginal music by Douglas GoodhartExecutive Producer - Emma FoleyVP of Development & Production at Headgum - Kaiti MoosSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 12, 2025 • 5min
#294 I Can't Believe Trump Didn't Release The Epstein List (Patreon Excerpt)
Gianmarco and Russell discuss conservative media's phony response to Trump's actions in office. Watch the full episode exclusively on Patreon, and join for only $5 a month! https://www.patreon.com/downsideFollow Gianmarco Soresi on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and TwitterFollow Russell Daniels on InstagramFollow the show on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTokProduced by Paige Asachika & Gianmarco SoresiTechnical production by Ty Colgate & Lucas StoneVideo edited by Dave ColumboSpecial Thanks Tovah SilbermannOriginal music by Douglas GoodhartExecutive Producer - Emma FoleyVP of Development & Production at Headgum - Kaiti MoosSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 8, 2025 • 1h 39min
#293 Harry Potter and the Phrenologer’s Stone with Yedoye Travis
Comedian Yedoye Travis and guest co-host Jay Jurden join to share the downsides of Studio Ghibli AI generated images, why phrenology isn’t a good party trick, the parallels between anime and Black culture, settling the Popeyes/Chick-fil-A debacle, and why unpaid lunches have gotta stop.Follow Yedoye Travis on InstagramFollow Jay Jurden on X, Instagram, and Tiktok. See Jay in a city near you: https://jayjurden.komi.io/---This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok.The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi has a Patreon! Subscribe here for two bonus episodes every month and access to exclusive content!Follow Gianmarco Soresi on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and TwitterFollow Russell Daniels on InstagramFollow the show on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTokProduced by Paige Asachika & Gianmarco SoresiTechnical production by Ty Colgate & Lucas StoneVideo edited by Dave ColumboSpecial Thanks Tovah SilbermannOriginal music by Douglas GoodhartExecutive Producer - Emma FoleyVP of Development & Production at Headgum - Kaiti MoosSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 5, 2025 • 10min
The Clinically Depressed Bunny Petting Zoo (Patreon Excerpt)
Gianmarco and Russell are live from Chicago and share the downsides of petting depressed bunnies, and why your teacher shouldn't pass around a dead fox at school. Watch the full episode exclusively on Patreon, and join for only $5 a month! https://www.patreon.com/downsideFollow Gianmarco Soresi on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and TwitterFollow Russell Daniels on InstagramFollow the show on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTokProduced by Paige Asachika & Gianmarco SoresiTechnical production by Ty Colgate & Lucas StoneVideo edited by Dave ColumboSpecial Thanks Tovah SilbermannOriginal music by Douglas GoodhartExecutive Producer - Emma FoleyVP of Development & Production at Headgum - Kaiti MoosSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 1, 2025 • 1h 30min
#292 The Broads Who Brunch with Natalie Walker
Actress Natalie Walker joins to share the downsides of being a broad in training, her falling out with Gianmarco, the diminishing risk/reward factor in musical theater, and why acting games have gotta stop. Follow Natalie Walker on Instagram---This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok.The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi has a Patreon! Subscribe here for two bonus episodes every month and access to exclusive content!Follow Gianmarco Soresi on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and TwitterFollow Russell Daniels on InstagramFollow the show on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTokProduced by Paige Asachika & Gianmarco SoresiTechnical production by Ty Colgate & Lucas StoneVideo edited by Dave ColumboSpecial Thanks Tovah SilbermannOriginal music by Douglas GoodhartExecutive Producer - Emma FoleyVP of Development & Production at Headgum - Kaiti MoosSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 25, 2025 • 11min
#291 NYC is Taking Back the Power (Patreon Excerpt)
Gianmarco and Russell celebrate a young politician's surprising victory in NYC, reflecting the changing political landscape. They humorously critique local media's focus on global crises, emphasizing community triumphs instead. The discussion also touches on the complexities of navigating anxieties around political statements and identities in a diverse city. There's a compelling take on how traditional political endorsements are losing their impact, especially in today's shifting voter sentiments.