The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi

In this excerpt from a Patreon exclusive episode, Gianmarco and Russell review the new Wicked movie (spoiler alert!), and attempt to find the right pitch in true theater adult fashion. Join the Patreon to watch the full episode, and hear more hot goss about sh*t talking, spending Thanksgiving in small town America where bathrooms are the scariest thing, and kink shaming Stephen Sondheim (allegedly...

Comedian Nina Kharoufeh joins to share the downsides of visiting family in Palestine, getting the ick from her therapist, bad Halloween costumes, women’s amateur boxing, and why composting doesn’t belong in NYC. 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 Nina on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠YouTube⁠, and ⁠TikTok⁠ S...

Comedian Sean Patton (English Teacher) joins to share the downsides of Louisiana’s corrupt government, bombing so hard at a gig you refuse the check, microwaving nothing to prevent a nuclear apocalypse, and how romcoms are propaganda for the nuclear family. 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 Sean...

In this excerpt from a Patreon exclusive episode, comedian Liza Treyger joins to share the downsides of taking a SoulCycle class the day after the election. Join the Patreon to watch the full episode, and hear more of Liza on being perpetually single, dealing with crazy Lyft drivers, and why eulogies should have a time limit. You can watch full video of this episode HERE! Join the Patreon free for...

Matt Bernstein joins to share the downsides of Jubilee, having beef with Andrew Tate, why you don’t take a sh*t at the club, the nobility of plastic surgery, and why gay republicans 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 Matt on Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok Listen to Matt's pod...

Julian Sewell (Paloma Diamond), joins to share the downsides of growing up in the international bubble of Hong Kong, discovering Gianmarco has a girlfriend, and we get to the bottom of how to say “no” in Australian.  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 Julian on Instagram and TikTok See Uncle Func...

In this special post-election episode, we’re joined by comedian Lucas Zelnick to discuss the downsides of Trump’s reelection and America’s subsequent demise. Normally this would be a Patreon exclusive but figured it might be nice for everyone to hear for free. Please consider to join the Patreon for two free (topical) episodes every month: www.patreon.com/downside Follow Lucas on Instagram, YouTub...

Morgan Jay joins to share the downsides of getting a vasectomy, having an Argentinian pop star dad, losing to Gianmarco in a COVID-era Zoom comedy competition, bombing at a New Years Eve gig, and why shaming people for showing videos at a party 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. Follow M...

In this special report, Gianmarco and Russell critique Tony Hinchcliffe’s dumpster fire set at a Trump rally, and discuss the downsides of using stand-up comedy as propaganda.  You can watch full video of this mini-episode HERE! Join the Patreon free for 7 days for ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and MORE. Follow The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi on Instagram Follow Gianmarco Soresi on Twitt...

Comedian Aparna Nancherla joins to discuss the downsides of angry street performers, the upsides of your dad being an anesthesiologist, taking an adult speech class as a child, boomers in a sketch writing class, and why the war on saying “like” 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. Follow A...

Emma Willmann returns to share the downsides of performing without a tooth, whether we’d take donor skin from a baby, pitching movie ideas under the influence, and we find out if any us really knows anything about science. 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 Emma on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and X...

In this excerpt from our Patreon exclusive episode, we find out why Gianmarco and Russell still don’t have any sponsors. Join the Patreon to hear the full episode including more downsides on crowd work and outsmarting people. You can watch a video clip of this episode HERE! Join the Patreon free for 7 days for ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and MORE. If you like stand-up comedy, and want to...

Comedian LeClerc Andre shares the downsides of seeking an apology from your mother, doing church camp's version of scared straight, getting falsely accused of prank calling 911, and why you should never cut off semi-truck drivers. 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 LeClerc on Instagram, TikTok, Y...

Actress Busy Philipps graces us with her presence to share the downsides of never forgetting 9/11, an audience member singing 'Happy Birthday' in the middle of Gianmarco's set, how capitalism flipped the script on abortion rights, and why NYC is a better place to raise your kids than LA. You can watch full video of this episode HERE! Join the Patreon free for 7 days for ad-free episodes, exclusive...

In the excerpt of this Patreon exclusive episode, Gianmarco and Russell share the downsides of how Rent the musical has aged, and recall their first loves in childhood. Join the Patreon to hear the full episode including more downsides on getting dragged on Twitter, calling your parents, and putting down your dog. You can watch a video clip of this episode HERE! Join the Patreon free for 7 days fo...

Dr. Jason Leong shares the downsides of joking about religion in Malaysia, what to do if your podcast co-host shoots you, different cultures' opinion on imitating accents, and we debate if doctors are heroes.  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 Jason on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, & X See Jason i...

Comedian Laura Ramoso joins to share the downsides of poorly run character shows, growing up living around the world, impersonating your German mom and Italian dad, getting senior pranks banned from your school, and going into debt from buying Snickers. 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 Laura on...

In this Patreon exclusive excerpt from our first East Coast tour, Gianmarco & Russell are joined by special guest Scott Seiss to discuss the downsides of being an improv actor at a murder mystery dinner. Join the Patreon free for 7 days to watch the full recap of the East Coast tour. We revisit on-stage antics and conversations with guests additional guests including Dan Bougler and Zarna Garg! ht...

Comedian Martin Urbano shares the downsides of lip syncing musicals, getting fired from The Tonight Show, dropping out of college to pursue stand-up comedy, and the sacred art of yo mama jokes. 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 Martin on Instagram, TikTok, & Twitter Keep an eye out for Martin's...

An excerpt from Gianmarco Soresi's live show, "Theater Adult," featuring special guest Natalie Walker. Get tickets to the next "Theater Adult" show in NYC on October 20 at Joe's Pub! https://publictheater.org/productions/joes-pub/2024/g/gianmarco-soresi/ Watch this excerpt here! https://youtu.be/2wxy0vtZdH4 Special appearance by Heath Saunders Accompaniment by James Harvey  Learn more about your a...

Comedian Tommy Bayer joins to share the downsides of the Michelin star system, the dangers of flying Norse Atlantic Airways, what animated characters are probably hangin’ dong, and why Gianmarco is not getting hit on. 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 Tommy on Instagram, TikTok, & Twitter Listen...

Taylor Ortega joins to share the downsides of screen testing for SNL three times, regrettable haircuts, your mom trying to get you to come out, and getting fired from Elite Daily.  Note: we ended up releasing this episode a little later than planned at the time of recording in case some dates mentioned have passed! You can watch full video of this episode HERE! Join the Patreon free for 7 days for...

In this mega episode, Gianmarco and Russell catch up after Gianmarco’s Australia/New Zealand tour, and share the downsides of white coat syndrome, doing weird gigs for the story, AI deepfakes, what female pop star we’d be, and staged social media clips. Join the Patreon to hear 1.5 hours of more content that we’re too scared to say in front of a paywall!  You can watch full video of this episode H...

In the excerpt of this Patreon exclusive episode, Gianmarco does a table read of what ChatGPT thinks Gianmarco's stand up comedy set would be like. Join the Patreon to hear the full episode, including more content that we’re too scared to say in front of a paywall!  You can watch full video of this episode HERE! Join the Patreon free for 7 days for ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and MORE. Fo...

Writer and comedian Mike Lawrence joins to share the downsides of writing on a never-aired Louis CK cartoon, why Florida is the sh*t stuck at the bottom of the melting pot, experiencing two failed adoptions, being so autistic you didn’t know you were autistic, and why roast battles are all about being true to yourself. You can watch full video of this episode HERE! Join the Patreon free for 7 days...