The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi

Comedian Stanzi Potenza joins to share the downsides of spending too much on Girl Scout cookies, being diagnosed with epilepsy in your 20s, having a close call with death right before your dad moves to another state, Dragon Ball Z being banned at home, and why cave diving has gotta stop. TW: suicide, self-harm, death. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or a crisis, please...

In this Patreon exclusive episode excerpt, the boys are live from Toronto and Gianmarco coaches Russell through his first attempt at crowd work. Join the Patreon for only $5 a month to watch the rest of the episode where Gianmarco and Russell share the downsides of going to an underwhelming shoe museum, Downside favorite Liam Nelson discusses what it’s like to be 7ft tall, and we investigate why C...

Actor and comedian Dallas Goldtooth shares the downsides of bringing a fleshlight through TSA, working with republicans to shut down the Dakota Pipeline, protecting his daughter’s right to not stand for the Pledge of Allegiance, and we’re tested on how many Native American tribes we can name by memory. Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ free for 7 days for ad-free episodes, exclusive con...

In this Patreon exclusive episode excerpt, Gianmarco's little sister Katie Koegel, who just got back dancing for Karol G’s global tour, joins for a Patreon-exclusive episode to share the downsides of almost dancing with Lady Gaga on SNL. Join the Patreon for only $5 a month to hear the rest of the episode including getting asked for dating advice by her mom, and taking hip hop classes with her lan...

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...

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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

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/downs...

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!...

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...

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:⁠⁠⁠...

Comedian and legendary game master Brennan Lee Mulligan joins to share the downsides of being raised by artists, learning curse words from Dave Chappelle, getting your teeth pulled by a sketchy dentist, the charms of Jeff Goldblum, and why billionaires have gotta stop. Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ free for 7 days for ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and MORE. Follow Brennan on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

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/0900623FEB425789 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠an...

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/dow...

Comedian and musician Charlene Kaye joins Hugh Jackman* and Temu Tim Dillon** to share the downsides of being the product of a messy love triangle, the tension of living your mom’s dream, being written into Tumblr-era fanfiction, and why people gotta stop saying Charlene looks like Bobby Lee. *Gianmarco **Russell Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ free for 7 days for ad-free episodes, exclusive cont...

Comedian Sam Morrison returns to share the downsides of still having diabetes, counting all of the musical theater camps Gianmarco has been to, if it’s disrespectful to save jokes until after the subject has died, and evacuating the LA wildfires mid-podcast recording.  Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ free for 7 days for ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and MORE. Follow Sam on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagra...

Gianmarco and Russell host The Downside's first live Patreon-exclusive episode with technical difficulties to boot. We talk to patrons about our degenerative eye health, asking questions you don't want the answer to, defying Gianmarco's life advice, and why reading friendliness as flirting has gotta stop. Join the Patreon for only $5 a month to join our next Patreon-exclusive video chat! ⁠⁠https:/...

Comedian Esther Fallick joins to share the downsides of losing everything in a house fire, watching Wicked multiple times while recovering from bottom surgery, and she and Gianmarco compete to see how much of “You Got Trouble” they remember from their respective 8th grade star turns as Harold Hill.  Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ free for 7 days for ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and MORE. F...

Comedian Grace Reiter joins to share the downsides of growing up in a naked family, dropping out of college to sell fart videos online, and why 3D printed sh*t at craft fairs has gotta stop. Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ free for 7 days for ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and MORE. Follow Grace on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ See The Downside live on to...

In this Patreon exclusive episode excerpt, Gianmarco and Russell unceremoniously ring in the new year with tracking down a stolen bag with the best in the biz. Join the Patreon for only $5 a month to hear about religious jokes gone awry, getting a brutal tarot card reading, and more! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/downside⁠ See The Downside live on tour in 2025! We're coming to Toronto, Chicago, LA, San...

Comedian Chris Grace joins to share the downsides of looking to the entertainment industry for a moral compass, starring in a one-man show at the Edinburgh Fringe, finding the balance of personalities for game night, and whether Gianmarco is an otter or a wolf. You can watch full video of this episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ free for 7 days for ad-free episodes, exclusive conten...

Comedian Katherine Blanford joins to share the downsides of being a loogie-prone person, running Bert Kreischer’s 5k, distinguishing white trash vs rednecks, attending an all-girls’ Catholic school, and why junk Christmas gifts have gotta stop.  You can watch full video of this episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠! Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ free for 7 days for ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and MORE. Follow...

Who cares what this episode is about other than Gianmarco got a mystery gift box from his dad and we’ll all learn its contents together (on the Patreon). But this public excerpt has Russell preparing for his someday run as Santa in The Rockettes. He’s got the costume but the laugh needs some work. Join the Patreon for access to exclusive content and bonus episodes for only $5 a month at https://ww...

Comedians Carmen Lagala and Corey Tindall join to share the downsides of spying on your cheating dad, adopting a baby on a whim, and what ages it’s best for your parents to get divorced. You can watch full video of this episode ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠! Join the ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ free for 7 days for ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and MORE. Follow Carmen on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠, ⁠and ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ Fol...

Comedian Che Durena joins us for our most straight guy episode in a hot minute to share the downsides of the current foot fetish renaissance, the cultural shift from asses to tits, swimming with sharks, and why the geographical war on food has gotta stop. You can watch full video of this episode ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠! Join the ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ free for 7 days for ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and MORE. Follo...