

The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi
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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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Mar 11, 2025 • 1h 51min
#268 Colonoscopy By Fire with Laura Peek
Comedian Laura Peek (and guest co-host Kristin Chirico) shares the downsides of almost getting a colonoscopy in the middle of the LA fires, the nostalgia (and homosexuality) of smoking cigarettes, and why sh*t talking Emilia Perez is important for the culture. Thank you to our friends at Spotify for letting us record at their beautiful studio! Join the Patreon free for 7 days for ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and MORE.Follow Laura on Instagram, TikTok, X, & FacebookSee Laura in a city near you: https://laurapeek.komi.io/Watch Laura's Tonight show set: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-sFUAuNEUQFollow Kristin on Instagram, TikTok, X, & YouTubeSee Kristin in a city near you: https://kristinchirico.com/See The Downside live on tour in 2025! We're coming to LA, San Diego, Portland, Seattle, and San Francisco. For more info and tickets, visit https://linktr.ee/downsidepodFollow The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi on InstagramFollow Gianmarco Soresi on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok,Facebook, & YouTubeSubscribe to Gianmarco Soresi's email & texting listsGet tickets to see Gianmarco Soresi in a city near youFollow Russell Daniels on Twitter & InstagramE-mail the show at TheDownsideWGS@gmail.comProduced by Paige Asachika & Gianmarco SoresiVideo edited by Dave ColumboSpecial Thanks Tovah SilbermannOriginal music by Douglas GoodhartSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 4, 2025 • 1h 41min
#267 Comforting Atheism with Maria Bamford
Legendary comedian Maria Bamford joins to share the downsides of performative generosity, why it’s important to be transparent about money, demystifying 12 step programs as an atheist, and why extra long benefit shows have gotta stop. Russell shares an update on performing with his band, Roosta.Bon. Thank you to our friends at Spotify for letting us record at their beautiful studio! Join the Patreon free for 7 days for ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and MORE.Follow Maria on Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, & FacebookSee Maria in a city near you: https://mariabamford.com/tourdatesFor everything else Maria, visit: https://mariabamford.com/See The Downside live on tour in 2025! We're coming to Chicago, LA, San Diego, Portland, Seattle, and San Francisco. For more info and tickets, visit https://linktr.ee/downsidepodFollow The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi on InstagramFollow Gianmarco Soresi on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok,Facebook, & YouTubeSubscribe to Gianmarco Soresi's email & texting listsGet tickets to see Gianmarco Soresi in a city near youFollow Russell Daniels on Twitter & InstagramE-mail the show at TheDownsideWGS@gmail.comProduced by Paige Asachika & Gianmarco SoresiVideo edited by Dave ColumboSpecial Thanks Tovah SilbermannOriginal music by Douglas GoodhartSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 1, 2025 • 7min
#266 What About The Epstein List We Already Have? (Patreon Excerpt)
In this Patreon exclusive episode, Russell and Gianmarco wonder what’s the point of releasing the Epstein list when we already have photos of Epstein with Trump and Billy C.Join the Patreon for only $5 a month to hear the rest of the episode including the boys going into writers room mode and prepping for Uncle Function’s upcoming sketch show at The Bell House in NYC: https://www.patreon.com/downsideSee The Downside live on tour in 2025! We're coming to Chicago, LA, San Diego, Portland, Seattle, and San Francisco. For more info and tickets, visit https://linktr.ee/downsidepodFollow The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi on InstagramFollow Gianmarco Soresi on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok,Facebook, & YouTubeSubscribe to Gianmarco Soresi's email & texting listsGet tickets to see Gianmarco Soresi in a city near youFollow Russell Daniels on Twitter & InstagramE-mail the show at TheDownsideWGS@gmail.comProduced by Paige Asachika & Gianmarco SoresiVideo edited by Dave ColumboSpecial Thanks Tovah SilbermannOriginal music by Douglas GoodhartSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 25, 2025 • 1h 45min
#265 Animals Don’t Give Notes with Beth Stelling
Comedian Beth Stelling shares the downsides of media literacy in the age of AI, watching your dad spoil his pets to compensate for being a bad dad, her mom getting remarried on her birthday, and why ghost stories have gotta stop. Russell Zooms in for an update on the boys’ wild night out on the town in Vancouver.Thank you to our friends at Spotify for letting us record at their beautiful studio! Join the Patreon free for 7 days for ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and MORE.Follow Beth on InstagramSee Beth in a city near you: https://bethstelling.com/tour/Listen to Beth's podcasts, Sweethearts and We Called Your Mom: https://bethstelling.com/podcast/For everything else Beth, visit: https://bethstelling.com/See The Downside live on tour in 2025! We're coming to Chicago, LA, San Diego, Portland, Seattle, and San Francisco. For more info and tickets, visit https://linktr.ee/downsidepodFollow The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi on InstagramFollow Gianmarco Soresi on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok,Facebook, & YouTubeSubscribe to Gianmarco Soresi's email & texting listsGet tickets to see Gianmarco Soresi in a city near youFollow Russell Daniels on Twitter & InstagramE-mail the show at TheDownsideWGS@gmail.comProduced by Paige Asachika & Gianmarco SoresiVideo edited by Dave ColumboTechnical production by Chris MuellerSpecial Thanks Tovah SilbermannOriginal music by Douglas GoodhartSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 18, 2025 • 1h 26min
#264 A Dry Willy with Yamaneika Saunders
Comedian Yamaneika Saunders shares the downsides of playing Harriet Tubman against your will, how she’d teach American history, what it’s like getting held up at a McDonald’s, and one of the most upsetting street jokes of all time.Join thePatreon free for 7 days for ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and MORE.Follow Yamaneika on Instagram,TikTok,YouTube, &SnapchatWatch Yamaneika's latest special, "White [Shenanigans]" on YouTube:https://youtu.be/6tMb5RkqvFMWatch Yamaneika's Don't Tell Comedy set:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tzRIjkYz_cSee The Downside live on tour in 2025! We're coming to Vancouver, Toronto, Chicago, LA, San Diego, Portland, Seattle, and San Francisco. For more info and tickets, visithttps://linktr.ee/downsidepodFollow The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi onInstagramFollow Gianmarco Soresi on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok,Facebook, & YouTubeSubscribe to Gianmarco Soresi's email & texting listsGet tickets to see Gianmarco Soresi in a city near youFollow Russell Daniels onTwitter &InstagramE-mail the show at TheDownsideWGS@gmail.comProduced by Paige Asachika & Gianmarco SoresiVideo edited by Dave ColumboTechnical production by Chris MuellerSpecial Thanks Tovah SilbermannOriginal music byDouglas GoodhartSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 15, 2025 • 22min
#263 Plotting Drake’s Comeback (Patreon Excerpt)
In this Patreon exclusive episode, Gianmarco and Russell share their highly anticipated theater boy thoughts on Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show and how Drake could make a comeback. Join the Patreon for only $5 a month to hear the rest of the episode including what goes into filming a comedy special, what would happen if The Downside broke up, and why Sing Sing should win best picture:https://www.patreon.com/downsideSee The Downside live on tour in 2025! We're coming to Vancouver, Chicago, LA, San Diego, Portland, Seattle, and San Francisco. Get tickets here!https://linktr.ee/downsidepodFebruary 17 | Vancouver, BCMarch 9 | Chicago, IL (sold out)March 11 | Los Angeles, CA (sold out)March 12 | San Diego, CAMarch 14 | Portland, OR (sold out)March 15 | Seattle, WA (sold out)March 16 | San Francisco, CA (sold out)Follow The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi onInstagram &TikTokFollow Russell Daniels onInstagramFollow Gianmarco Soresi onTwitter,Instagram,TikTok,Facebook, &YouTubeSubscribe to Gianmarco Soresi'semail &texting listsGet tickets to see Gianmarco Soresi in acity near youE-mail the show at TheDownsideWGS@gmail.comProduced by Paige Asachika & Gianmarco SoresiVideo edited by Dave ColumboTechnical production by Chris MuellerSpecial Thanks Tovah SilbermannOriginal music byDouglas GoodhartSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Feb 11, 2025 • 1h 51min
#262 Minoring in Pangolin with Brennan Lee Mulligan
Brennan Lee Mulligan, a celebrated comedian and game master, shares his insights on growing up with artistic parents and the quirks that come with that. He humorously recounts learning curse words from Dave Chappelle and a bizarre dental experience. The conversation dives into the absurdity of celebrity culture, the complexities of engaging with morally questionable art, and the importance of storytelling in comedy. Brennan also critiques societal issues like wealth inequality and reflects on the joys of life in New York City.

Feb 8, 2025 • 57min
Theater Adult ft. Hannah Solow (Live Show Excerpt)
From Gianmarco Soresi's live show,Theater Adult, featuring special guest Hannah Solow (Oh Mary!).Get tickets to the nextTheater Adult show in LA at Teragram Ballroom on February 25:https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0900623FEB425789See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 4, 2025 • 1h 26min
#261 The Positive Edge with Ilana Glazer
The illustrious Ilana Glazer joins to share the downsides of being straight edge in high school before discovering weed, alternative methods of entertaining babies, the dawn of AIM chat rooms in the 2000s, and why forced hugs have gotta stop.
Join the Patreon free for 7 days for ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and MORE.
Follow Ilana on Instagram and TikTok
Watch Ilana's new stand-up special, "Human Magic," on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/movie/e8b53ed3-ddb0-4f0b-b5ee-d9ebb49ec495
Watch Ilana in "Babes," also on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/movie/ab89c73b-22b9-4397-b2b2-e0cd5e55a561
For all the latest, visit: https://www.ilanaglazer.com/
See The Downside live on tour in 2025! We're coming to Vancouver, Toronto, Chicago, LA, San Diego, Portland, Seattle, and San Francisco. For more info and tickets, visit https://linktr.ee/downsidepod
Follow The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi on Instagram
Follow Gianmarco Soresi on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, & YouTube
Subscribe to Gianmarco Soresi's email & texting lists
Check out Gianmarco Soresi's bi-monthly show in NYC
Get tickets to see Gianmarco Soresi in a city near you
Watch Gianmarco Soresi's special "Shelf Life" on Amazon
Follow Russell Daniels on Twitter & Instagram
E-mail the show at TheDownsideWGS@gmail.com
Produced by Paige Asachika & Gianmarco Soresi
Video edited by Dave Columbo
Technical production by Chris Mueller
Special Thanks Tovah Silbermann
Original music by Douglas GoodhartSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 1, 2025 • 8min
#260 Enough With the Toothless Trump Jokes (Patreon Excerpt)
In this Patreon exclusive episode excerpt, Gianmarco and Russell are f*cking tired of the political talking heads and the media orchestrating it all.
Join the Patreon for only $5 a month to hear the rest of the episode including how badly Gianmarco wants to milk a cow straight into a cereal bowl, and details on the upcoming live podcast tour (hope to see you there!): https://www.patreon.com/downside
See The Downside live on tour in 2025! We're coming to Vancouver, Chicago, LA, San Diego, Portland, Seattle, and San Francisco. Get tickets here! https://linktr.ee/downsidepod
February 17 | Vancouver, BC
March 9 | Chicago, IL (sold out)
March 11 | Los Angeles, CA
March 12 | San Diego, CA
March 14 | Portland, OR (sold out)
March 15 | Seattle, WA (sold out)
March 16 | San Francisco, CA
Follow The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi on Instagram & TikTok
Follow Russell Daniels on Instagram
Follow Gianmarco Soresi on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, & YouTube
Subscribe to Gianmarco Soresi's email & texting lists
Check out Gianmarco Soresi's bi-monthly show in NYC
Get tickets to see Gianmarco Soresi in a city near you
Watch Gianmarco Soresi's special "Shelf Life" on Amazon
Follow Russell Daniels on Twitter & Instagram
E-mail the show at TheDownsideWGS@gmail.com
Produced by Paige Asachika & Gianmarco Soresi
Video edited by Dave Columbo
Technical production by Chris Mueller
Special Thanks Tovah Silbermann
Original music by Douglas GoodhartSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.