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. They also go writers room mode and prep for Uncle Function’s upcoming sketch show at The Bell House in NYC.
You can watch full video of this episode 2025-03-01 10:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post
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 beautif...
2025-02-25 10:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
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.
You can watch full video of this episode HERE!
Thank you for your support! ❤...
2025-02-18 10:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
In this Patreon exclusive episode, Gianmarco and Russell share their highly anticipated theater boy thoughts on Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show. They also discuss what goes into filming a comedy special, how Drake could make a comeback, what would happen if The Downside broke up, and why Sing Sing should win best picture.
You can watch full video of t...
2025-02-15 10:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
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.
You can watch full video of this episode HERE!
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.
You can watch full video of this episode HERE!
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2025-02-04 10:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
In this Patreon exclusive episode, Gianmarco and Russell are f*cking tired of the political talking heads and the media orchestrating it all. The boys also discuss the live podcast tour (hope to see you there!), and how badly Gianmarco wants to milk a cow straight into a cereal bowl.
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2025-02-01 10:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
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
You can watch full video of this episode 2025-01-28 10:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
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.
You can watch full video of this episode HERE!
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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.
You can watch full video of this episode 2025-01-18 10:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Debbie Downsiders,
Tonight's the night! Join us for our first livestream episode/video chat for Patrons only at 6 PM PT/9 PM ET.
https://riverside.fm/studio/the-downside-with-gianmarco-soresi
Come with your questions and this has gotta stops! See you all soon.
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2025-01-14 23:42:03 +0000 UTC View Post
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.
You can watch full video of this episode 2025-01-14 10:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
That's right! We are inviting all Patrons to our first live video chat happening on January 14 at 6 PM PT/9 PM ET. Gianmarco and Russell will be catching up from opposite sides of the country while Gianmarco is living in LA for the next few months. We'll also invite you to participate in the conversation whether it be Q&A, or if you have any this has gotta stops you've been dying to tell th...
2025-01-07 20:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
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.
You can watch full video of this episode HERE!
Thank you for your support! ❤️
2025-01-07 10:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post
In this Patreon exclusive episode, Gianmarco and Russell unceremoniously ring in the new year with religious jokes gone awry, getting a brutal tarot card reading, and tracking down a stolen bag with the best in the biz.
You can watch full video of this episode HERE!
Thank you for your support! ❤️
2025-01-04 10:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
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!
Thank y...
2024-12-31 10:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
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!
Thank you for yo...
2024-12-24 10:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Who cares what this episode is about other than Gianmarco got a mystery gift box from his dad, and Russell is preparing for his someday run as Santa in The Rockettes. He’s got the costume but the laugh needs some work. Find out what's in the box in the Patreon-exclusive section of the episode!
You can watch full video of this episode 2024-12-21 10:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
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!
Thank you for your support! ❤️
2024-12-17 10:00:14 +0000 UTC View Post
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!
Thank you for...
2024-12-10 10:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
In this Patreon exclusive episode, Gianmarco and Russell review the new Wicked movie (spoiler alert!), attempt to find the right pitch in true theater adult fashion, share some hot goss about sh*t talking, spending Thanksgiving in small town America where bathrooms are the scariest thing, and kink shaming Stephen Sondheim (allegedly).
You can watch full video of this episode 2024-12-07 10:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
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!
Thank you for your support! ❤️
2024-12-03 10:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
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!<...
2024-11-26 10:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
In this Patreon exclusive episode, comedian Liza Treyger joins to share the downsides of taking a SoulCycle class the day after the election, 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!
As a Patron, you're recei...
2024-11-23 10:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
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!
Thank you for your support! ❤️
2024-11-19 10:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Debbie Downsiders,
We are so excited to see you irl! Leave a comment below if you're planning on coming to a show.
Toronto, ON: https://comedybar.ca/shows/the-downside-with-gianmarco-soresi-live-cohosted-by-russell-daniels
Chicago, IL: 2024-11-15 18:00:11 +0000 UTC View Post
Debbie Downsiders,
We're going back on the road next year, and you're the first to know where we're headed to! Our live shows have the essence of a Downside episode, but we make it extra fun with various audience competitions (prizes for winners), lots of theatrics, and more surprises you'll have to find out in person.
Some tickets are already on sale, but most will be on sale this ...
2024-11-12 20:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
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!
Thank you for your support! ❤️
2024-11-12 10:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
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.
As a Patron, you're getting first access to the audio (video coming soon).
Thank you for your support! ❤️
2024-11-07 07:18:18 +0000 UTC View Post
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!
Thank yo...
2024-11-05 10:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post