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The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi

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Stand up comedian and lifelong cynic Gianmarco Soresi interviews people more famous than him about all the downsides to their life. If you like looking on the bright side of life, f*ck off. This is a podcast where complaining is encouraged, negativity celebrated and silver linings debunked. Misery loves company and when Gianmarco is with company he loves talking about their miseries. You can follo... more

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In this Patreon exclusive excerpt, Gianmarco and Russell discuss the downsides of greedy landlords who hired actors to play zombies in a protest against a proposed rent freeze in NYC.

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Pro wrestler Simone Garcia Johnson joins to share the downsides of growing up with no junk food in the house, following in the footsteps of your dad (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson) to become a fourth generation wrestler, the parallels between theater and... more

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In this Gianmarco-free Patreon exclusive excerpt, friend of the pod Grace Reiter returns with Russell to share the downsides of NYC's lack of drive thrus and the culture shock that ensued moving there from Wisconsin.

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Comedian Bassem Youssef joins to share the downsides of being a surgeon by day and salsa teacher by night, the steep price of being a comedian in Egypt, holding your own in a treacherous political media landscape, and why preface texting has gotta st... more

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Recent Guests

James Ortiz
Actor, Project Hail Mary; Puppeteer/voice of Rocky
Project Hail Mary
Episode: #376 What Rocky’s Hole Do with James Ortiz
Jamie Wolf
Comedian and guest on the episode
Episode: #374 Always Leave Them Wanting More with Jamie Wolf
Laverne Cox
Guest, actress and activist
Netflix project/Disclosures
Episode: #372 We Need Soundbites with Laverne Cox
Douglas Goodhart
Musician, provides sounds for the podcast and social content
Episode: #371 The Downside with Russell Daniels (Patreon Excerpt)
Caroline Baniewicz
Homeschooled performer and guest on episode
None stated
Episode: #370 Christian Home School Energy with Caroline Baniewicz
Taylor Ortega
Special guest, actress and comedian
Netflix's Big Mistakes
Episode: #368 I Miss My Disgusting Life with Taylor Ortega
Michael Gandolfini
Actor, known for roles including Tony Soprano in The Many Saints of Newark
Actor
Episode: #367 This Was Your Father’s Napkin with Michael Gandolfini
Jamie Lee
Special guest, comedian
Episode: #366 We’re Not Fighting, We’re Discussing with Jamie Lee
Monét X Change
Drag Queen, special guest on The Downside
Drag Race alum/Drag performer
Episode: #365 Thick-Walled Glory Holes with Monét X Change

Hosts

Gianmarco Soresi
Host of The Downside; comedian and cultural commentator
Russell Daniels
Co-host; provides banter, counterpoints, and interview facilitation

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • Oh well I tried

    Look I absolutely loved some guests and there are truly hilarious moments. Unfortunately hypocrisy has a certain stank to it and while I agree with Gianmarco’s critiques of Theo Von, Gianmarco’s starting to stink too.

    Gianmarco railed against those comedic idiots that platformed politicians/fascists and rightfully so. He spent a really long time on all those sellouts that went to Riyadh and his girlfriend was right to point out when you talk about “coworkers” like that don’t expect to have a l... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Shugo_shin
    United States3 months ago
  • “My god in heaven”

    I’m just here to say make Yamanieka permanent party. We needed this episode for the earth to begin healing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SammyBD
    United States3 months ago
  • Amazing guests and commentary

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Sean Koble
    3 months ago
  • I love whatever is wrong with Gianmarco Soresi

    I love this podcast, keep it up! Russel seems like that friend in middle school that’s the new kid and probably had a very normal life until he met Gianmarco and just destroyed whatever innocence was left in him, love you guys so much, so hilarious!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vainwreck
    United States7 months ago
  • I would be rich…

    …if I had a nickel for every time Gianmarco talks over Russell or the guest. Like in Matteo Lane’s episode, I’d rather have heard from everyone but Gianmarco for a lot of the time. Several moments when the conversation was going in interesting directions before he sabotaged it with his interruptions.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Booknerd336
    United States7 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Hosts' dynamics are entertaining but occasional interruptions can hinder guest flow.
Guests are varied and conversations are engaging, though some episodes polarize depending on guest and topic.
Strongly praised for candid storytelling and diverse guest roster, though some listeners crave more depth on controversial topics.
Consistently funny with sharp cultural critique and memorable moments from high-profile guests.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#247
United States/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#225
Canada/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#72
Italy/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#223
Germany/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#53
Argentina/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#92
Ukraine/Comedy

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#370 Christian Home School Energy with Caroline Baniewicz
Q: How did Caroline get into singing despite homeschooling constraints?
She asked for voice lessons, and her mother agreed to figure out a path, allowing her to pursue singing within the homeschooling framework.
#362 Check On Your White Friends with Yamaneika Saunders
Q: How do you decide when it's on you to advocate or speak up in a racial dynamic?
You assess the situation, recognize your own position, and decide whether stepping in can create a useful moment of accountability or solidarity for someone being marginalized.
#344 Loose Mustache with Rick Glassman
Q: What are you doing in New York?
I wasn't in New York for much. I was just doing some spots, coming to hang out and visit friends.
#344 Loose Mustache with Rick Glassman
Q: What do you have a voice teacher for?
I've been singing again. I went to college for musical theater and now I have a show where I'm like flirting with, I sing at the end.
#310 Car Bomb Day with Nataly Aukar
Q: How did you feel about the experience of moving to New York from Lebanon amidst conflicts?
Nataly expresses that it was hard to leave her friends during the war, feeling homesick and angry when she initially arrived in America but eventually adapted and found joy in her new life.

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An edgy, conversation-driven show where a sharp-witted host interviews prominent figures from entertainment, comedy, and culture about the downsides of fame, career pressures, and personal miseries. Episodes mix candid storytelling, sharp humor, and provocative takes on topics like politics, media, and public perception, often balancing personal anecdotes with broad cultural critique. Noteworthy is the candid banter style, willingness to tackle controversial subjects, and a revolving roster of guest profiles that spans actors, comedians, musicians, and LGBTQ+ voices, all tied together by a keen eye for the messy realities behind success and visibility.

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Recent guests on The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi include:

1. James Ortiz
2. Jamie Wolf
3. Laverne Cox
4. Douglas Goodhart
5. Caroline Baniewicz
6. Taylor Ortega
7. Michael Gandolfini
8. Jamie Lee

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