The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi

Josh Sharp & Aaron Jackson, the writers and stars of A24’s "Dicks: The Musical," join to discuss the worst review of their movie, filming a standing 69 while wearing modesty pouches, what exactly are Sewer Boys™, and teach Gianmarco and Russell the difference between intentional and non-intentional camp.  You can watch full video of this episode HERE! Join the Patreon for ad-free episodes, exclusi...

Actor, comedian, and puppeteer Joseph Lymous joins to share the downsides of being the newest member of Uncle Function, what it’s like to be a puppeteer in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, why being a diversity hire is not progressive as it seems, and discovering your neighbor’s hobbies in a very roundabout way. Gianmarco shares the downsides of touring in Europe, and the boys get drunk on a my...

Writer and journalist Jesse David Fox joins us to share the downsides of being a comedy critic, why he hasn't been to the Comedy Cellar in years, if jokes are even necessary to make great comedy, the difference between originality and quality, and Gianmarco swears he's not just being combative because he didn't make the Vulture list this year. You can watch full video of this episode HERE! Join th...

Gianmarco and Russell continue on New York Times' "36 Questions That Lead to Love" in this Patreon exclusive series. Producer Paige third wheels this episode, and we all discuss our childhoods, ponder existential questions, and get into a heated debate about extraterrestrial life. Subscribe to our Patreon to watch and listen to the rest of this bonus episode. Part three is coming soon! Join the Pa...

Writer Meecham Whitson Meriweather joins us to share the downsides of majoring in architecture, why children should not do standup comedy, and what he doesn’t like about theater kids. We also discuss how curtains are a gateway to exploring your sexuality, getting flack on Twitter for satirical tweets, and being robbed at gunpoint outside of a Kesha concert. We also learn that Russell's preferred r...

Magician and comedian Justin Willman (Magic for Humans) joins to share the downsides of breaking both of your arms in a daredevil attempt to impress girls, making children cry, why magic is rooted in skepticism, the ethics of psychics and mediums, and why magicians are not doctors. Gianmarco also talks a little too long about watching Naked Attraction with his sisters. Stay at the end for an extra...

Kevin Allison (The State, RISK!) along with guest co-host Chloe Radcliffe joins us to share the downsides of sneaking your way into a sketch comedy group by way of singing a whaling song in the nude at a bar, having a sketch comedy show on MTV when you couldn’t afford MTV, the separation and reunion of a sketch group, knowing you were gay from the moment you could crawl, getting your shoes stolen...

Comedian Maz Jobrani along with guest co-host Joyelle Nicole Johnson joins us to share the downsides of coming up at the Comedy Store in LA, getting asked to wear a certain outfit by a booker, doing a tour featuring Arab-American comedians, growing up in Iran in the 70s, being driven around in a Rolls-Royce as a kid, and how Nightline was born out of the Iran hostage crisis.  You can watch full vi...

Comedian Liza Treyger joins us to share the downsides of being born in the Soviet Union, moving to the US at three years old on religious asylum, being arrested three times in a year and a half, and the darkness behind hosting a true crime podcast. Gianmarco talks about being heckled by a child, and Russell shares what it was like to make his Broadway principal debut filling in for Josh Gad as Bud...

Comedian Chloe Radcliffe joins to share the downsides of biking in New York City, writing for late night television, the different levels of cheating, why messy relationships are normal, and the problem with being hangry. Gianmarco finally admits to queer baiting and Russell learns what piv stands for. You can watch full video of this episode HERE! Join the Patreon for ad-free episodes, exclusive...

Marla Mindelle, Broadway actress and co-creator of Off-Broadway’s Titanique, joins us to share the downsides of getting stage fright during a big solo, working in the same theater for four years, being forced to come out during high school and subsequently going back into the closet, why it’s difficult to find unique voices, and why you guys gotta stop saying “you guys’s.” You can watch full video...

Comedian Heather McMahan shares the downsides of being Christian and finding out you’re Jewish, why god is probably not a woman, getting rejected from Delta’s flight attendant program, the side effects of taking testosterone to freeze your eggs, and how nepotism can work for or against you. You can watch full video of this episode HERE! Join the Patreon for ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and...

Comedian, writer, producer, podcaster extraordinaire Phoebe Robinson (Everything’s Trash, 2 Dope Queens) joins us along with guest co-host Jay Jurden to share the downsides of college roommates, workout classes that are too loud, being a multi-hyphenate where you write and star in your own show, and celebrity authors with ghostwriters. Gianmarco's dad's failed advances lead to his new biggest fan....

Unicycle-riding comedy contortionist Leah Orleans (with guest co-host Ariel Elias) joins us to share the downsides of having whips and fire in your show, why magic is misogynistic, the problem with elitist clown schools, being chained by audience members, and dealing with injuries with doctors that don’t understand the physicality of acrobatics. You can watch full video of this episode HERE! Join...

Gianmarco and Paige check in with Broadway’s (!!!) Russell Daniels who’s been away rehearsing for Gutenberg! The Musical!, and we discuss the downsides of freezing your eggs, the fallacies of parenting, why oversized chairs are overrated, and why you shouldn’t abbreviate the term Jewish American Princess. You can watch full video of this episode HERE! Join the Patreon for ad-free episodes, exclusi...

Comedian April Clark and sub cohost Grace Freud (Girl God) join to discuss the downsides of being a child genius and skipping high school, presidential dogs biting people, auditioning for America’s Got Talent as a 10 year old, and why counting to 11 must be stopped.  You can watch full video of this episode HERE! Join the Patreon for ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and MORE. Follow April on I...

Joel Kim Booster joins us for a special live recording of the podcast at Just For Laughs Montreal to discuss why Gianmarco should be charging more for feet pics, salt and pepper shaker boyfriends, growing up homeschooled in a religious household, and why o*gies aren’t as fun when you’re a gay icon. You can watch full video of this episode HERE! Join the Patreon for ad-free episodes, exclusive cont...

Comedian Fabrizio Copano shares the downsides of being famous in a country you don’t live in, growing up in Chile faced with the aftermath of a dictatorship, and having priests live at your high school. Gianmarco and Russell put their geography skills to the test and air their very American grievances about Canada. You can watch full video of this episode HERE! Join the Patreon for ad-free episode...

Comedian Jordan Jensen joins to discuss getting catcalled in a tool belt, her sister being blackmailed, only having make-up sex, all her male comedian friends dating 23-year-olds, custody battles, trauma bonding, and what it’s like staying in a hotel room next to Gianmarco & his girlfriend. You can watch full video of this episode HERE! Join the Patreon for ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and...

Jordan Harbinger (The Jordan Harbinger Show Podcast) shares the downsides of running a tour company that took foreigners to North Korea, the dos and don’ts of being a tourist in North Korea, and why YouTube clicks are a danger to society. You can watch full video of this episode HERE! Join the Patreon for ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and MORE. Follow Jordan on Instagram, Twitter, & YouTube...

Professional wrestler Bobby Orlando (aka Your Mom) shares the downsides of discovering his high pain tolerance from an electric fence, going to wrestling school (which is pretty much acting class), crashing through real doors and tables, and having conviction in your promos. Gianmarco lies about his age, shares his short lived middle school wrestling phase, and walks off stage during Russell’s ble...

Comedian Gabe Mollica shares the downsides of losing your best friend to your ex, getting tricked into wiping butt, a Rocky Horror Picture Show hook up that landed him in student court, and Russell goes on a rant about white Gatorade. You can watch full video of this episode HERE! Join the Patreon for ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and MORE. Follow Gabe on Instagram, Twitter, & TikTok See Ga...

Comedian Lucas Zelnick joins to discuss questionable romantic choices, what the liberal Joe Rogan would smoke, the taste of Republican tears, why hell might not be so bad, and visiting your brother at John Mulaney’s rehab. You can watch full video of this episode HERE! Join the Patreon for ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and MORE. Follow Lucas on Instagram, YouTube, & TikTok See Lucas in a ci...

Comedian Drew Lynch joins to discuss the downsides of growing up in Las Vegas, the first joke he wrote about having a stutter, having a service dog that specializes in anxiety attacks, and Gianmarco shares the secondhand story of sh*tting in Steven Spielberg’s house. You can watch full video of this episode HERE! Join the Patreon for ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and MORE. Follow Drew on In...

Comedian Jimmy Cash shares the downsides of both your parents being drug addicts, getting a 98% on the janitor exam, cleaning poop out of urinals, women’s restroom graffiti, your dad getting arrested for stealing cafeteria food, and your mom sleeping with your sponsor.  You can watch full video of this episode HERE! Join the Patreon for ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and MORE. Follow Jimmy o...