The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi

Comedian Adam Friedland joins to share the downsides of Jewish people going to war, running into NYC’s rarest Pokémon (Woody Allen), interviewing people you disagree with, and why waiters asking you “how’s your meal?” has gotta stop. Follow Adam Friedland on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & X Watch The Adam Friedland show at: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAdamFriedlandShow See Adam in a...

Gianmarco and Russell are live in Burlington with special guests Chris Cafero and Douglas Goodhart to share the downsides of finding a lump down there and being in a production of Spongebob the Musical. Watch the full episode exclusively on Patreon, and join for only $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/downside -- The Downside is going on tour! See us live in Boston, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Minneapol...

Comedian Yamaneika Saunders returns to share the downsides of facing white supremacy as a black woman, being tired of giving a f*ck, breaking down what “going all night” actually means, the debate on dirty feet, and why Donald Trump has got to stop. Follow Yamaneika on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, TikTok, & YouTube Watch Yamaneika's special, "White [Shenanigans]" on YouTube Studio...

In this Patreon exclusive excerpt, Gianmarco and Russell share the downsides of the harsh reality of reality TV. Watch the full episode exclusively on Patreon, and join for only $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/downside --- The Downside is going on tour! See us live in Boston, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Minneapolis, Chicago, Charlotte, Atlanta, Houston, & Dallas. Get tickets: https://gianmarcosoresi....

Actor and writer John Cameron Mitchell shares the downsides of identity politics in a capitalist society, doing cunnilingus for the first time on camera, why Hedwig and the Angry Inch couldn’t be made today, and why “set foot” has gotta stop. Follow John Cameron Mitchell on Instagram Check out the "Hedwig 25th Anniversary Film Tour w/ John Cameron Mitchell" starting this June! Tickets and info at...

In this Patreon exclusive excerpt, Gianmarco and Russell share the downsides of campaigning during awards season ahead of the 2026 Oscars. Watch the full episode exclusively on Patreon, and join for only $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/downside --- The Downside is going on tour! See us live in Boston, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Minneapolis, Chicago, Charlotte, Atlanta, Houston, & Dallas. Get tickets...

Comedian/podcaster Claire Parker joins to share the downsides of reading dense books vs celebrity memoirs, the problem with looksmaxxing, wrestling with the idea of having kids, and why playing a hit song as the encore has gotta stop.  Follow Claire Parker on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok Watch Claire Parker's special, "Claire Parker's 32," on YouTube Listen to Claire's podcast, Good Noticings: l...

In this Patreon exclusive excerpt, comedian Benny Feldman discusses Tourette’s and how if you’re gonna joke about it, at least don’t make it hack. Watch the full episode exclusively on Patreon, and join for only $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/downside Follow Benny Feldman on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Tumblr See Benny in a city near you: https://bennyfeld.com/ --- The Downside is going o...

Jaboukie Young-White joins to share the downsides of becoming successful at a young age, coming out on national television, having a near death experience as as child, checking with with your 11 other roommates, and why people having their phones out in movie theaters has gotta stop. Follow Jaboukie on Instagram and X See Jaboukie in a city near you: https://www.jaboukie.com/ -- The Downside is go...

In this Patreon excerpt, Gianmarco and Russell discuss the delicate nature of the Tourette's situation at the 2026 BAFTAs. TikTok credit: @sh4ysgrwm. Watch the full episode exclusively on Patreon, and join for only $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/downside --- The Downside is going on tour! See us live in Boston, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Minneapolis, Chicago, Charlotte, Atlanta, Houston, & Dallas....

Grace Reiter returns to share the downsides of getting the ick from your therapist, whipping up fake blood and poop, journaling to be witnessed, the art of making parodies, and why the Olympics have gotta stop. Follow Grace Reiter on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Watch The Hunger Games (but better): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6ID6U4Xd7k -- The Downside is going on tour! See us live in Bosto...

In this Patreon excerpt, Gianmarco and Russell discuss why art isn't always the answer. Watch the full episode exclusively on Patreon, and join for only $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/downside --- 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 exclusi...

Comedian Jay Jurden returns to share the downsides of poop talk, the Bad Bunny halftime show vs Kid Rock’s lip-synched dumpster fire, getting jumped in NYC, and why AI generated images have gotta stop. Follow Jay Jurden on X, Instagram, and Tiktok.  Watch Jay Jurden's debut special, Yes Ma'am on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/movie/ba411b28-b68b-4884-91f0-ee8a5c7bed2b See Jay in a city near you: https...

In this Patreon excerpt live from San Francisco, Gianmarco and Russell ask the audience who's had the worst hookup. Watch the full episode exclusively on Patreon, and join for only $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/downside -- The Downside is going on tour! See us live in Boston, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Minneapolis, Chicago, Charlotte, Atlanta, Houston, & Dallas. Get tickets: https://gianmarcosores...

Writer Chris Kelly (The Other Two, Other People) joins to share the downsides of creating one of the best showbiz shows of the past 10 years, having children the gay way (via surrogacy), being a head writer at SNL during Trump's first term, and why children's books written with gay parents in mind has gotta stop.  Follow Chris Kelly on Instagram -- The Downside is going on tour! See us live in Bos...

In this Patreon excerpt, Gianmarco and Russell discuss the downsides of finding out that your parents names were found in the DOJ's latest Epstein email dump. Watch the full episode exclusively on Patreon, and join for only $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/downside --- This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok. The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi has a Patreon!...

We’re releasing our Patreon exclusive episode to the public this week! Gianmarco and Russell share the downsides of working in the same industry as your heroes, the inevitable flop that "Melania" will be, Erika Kirk monetizing her husband’s death, Straight Russell™ makes an appearance, and why quirky license plates have gotta stop. For more weekly bonus episodes and exclusive content, join the Pat...

In this Patreon excerpt live from Seattle, Gianmarco and Russell are joined by comedian Jamie Wolf who shares the downsides of accidentally being held at a psych ward. Watch the full episode exclusively on Patreon, and join for only $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/downside Follow Jamie Wolf on Instagram & TikTok See Jamie Wolf in a city near you: https://www.jamiewolfcomedy.com/ -- This is a H...

Comedian Daniel Sloss joins to share the downsides of being on the right side of history, discovering you're borderline tone deaf, demystifying religion at a young age, and why anonymous social media accounts have gotta stop. Follow Daniel Sloss on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, & X See Daniel Sloss in a city near you: https://danielsloss.com/tour/ -- The Downside is going on tour! See us l...

In this Patreon exclusive excerpt, Gianmarco and Russell share the downsides of the public humiliation ritual Kyle Gass has been sent on by Jack Black, in the aftermath of a joke told at a Tenacious D concert. Watch the full episode exclusively on Patreon, and join for only $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/downside --- This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok....

Actress and creator Anania joins to share the downsides of Gianmarco’s gaydar, growing up without queer culture, what our dream Broadway roles are, stumbling into findom, and why saying animation is for children only has gotta stop. Follow Anania on Instagram, TikTok, & X Follow Gaydar on Instagram, YouTube, & TikTok Watch Gianmarco's episode of Gaydar -- This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum...

In this Patreon excerpt, Gianmarco and Russell share the downsides of learning about Trump's testosterone levels and gruesome eating habits through his puppet, RFK Jr. Watch the full episode exclusively on Patreon, and join for only $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/downside --- This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok. The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi has a...

Comedian Rick Glassman joins to share the downsides of going into bit mode while meeting Gianmarco for the first time, being on the same page as your partner, the importance of asking a lot of questions, and why servers not writing down orders has gotta stop. Follow Rick Glassman on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, & TikTok Get tickets to see Rick in a city near you on the RICKY’S ON THE LOOSE tour:...

In this Patreon exclusive excerpt, Gianmarco and Russell discuss the downsides of audience members singing at Mamma Mia! on Broadway, and the failed attempt to maintain decorum in the theater. Watch the full episode exclusively on Patreon, and join for only $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/downside --- This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok. The Downside wit...

Comedian/actor Kumail Nanjiani joins to share the downsides of learning how to act as an adult, getting so swole people want to fight you, why you shouldn’t clone pets (or people), and why factory comedians have gotta stop. Follow Kumail Nanjiani on Instagram & TikTok Watch Kumail's new special, Night Thoughts, on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/movie/kumail-nanjiani-night-thoughts-6dab8b04-0325-47cd-b...