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 follow @gianmarcosoresi on all social platforms.
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#405 The Bigger the Christian the Bigger the Secrets with Jennifer Welch
Podcaster (I’ve Had It) and writer Jennifer Welch joins to share the downsides of being emotionally blackmailed into going to church, living in a red state as a liberal,
Sep 15 1 h 43 min
#404 The Highside (Patreon Excerpt - Part 1/4)
We recorded a very special four-part Patreon exclusive series that will be released over the next few months! In this Patreon exclusive excerpt, Gianmarco and Russell dis
Sep 12 9 min
#403 The Death of Freestyle with Prof
Rapper Prof joins to share the downsides of growing up in a violent neighborhood, the lost art of rap battles and freestyling, being an independent artist in the age of A
Sep 8 1 h 35 min
#402 Cracking Snuff Films (Patreon Excerpt)
In this Patreon exclusive excerpt, Gianmarco and Russell hosted a live Q&A for our Patreon members to discuss the downsides of performing on stage (featuring Debbie Downs
Sep 5 8 min
#401 My Favorite Tragedy with Anthony Jeselnik
Comedian Anthony Jeselnik joins to share the downsides of doing a show on mother’s day, being fascinated by death from a young age, skipping Sunday school to go to the ma
Sep 1 1 h 40 min
#400 Prescribed Happy Endings (Patreon Excerpt)
In this Patreon exclusive excerpt, Gianmarco & Russell share the downsides of getting sick as a performer.
Watch the full episode exclusively on Patreon, and join for on
Aug 29 5 min
#399 Abortion Comedy Subplot with James Austin Johnson
Comedian and actor, James Austin Johnson (SNL) joins to share the downsides of Nashville’s evolution, being a hero to the Upper West Side’s biddies, growing up as a good
Aug 25 1 h 59 min
#398 Taking Down AI Data Centers With Pee & Jason Kelce?! (Patreon Excerpt)
In this Patreon exclusive excerpt, friend of the pod Jimmy Ray Bennett (Ginger Twinsies, Heathers: The Musical on Broadway) and Russell discuss the downsides of Liquid De
Aug 22 3 min
#397 Gayer Than a Box of Crayons with Brandon Rogers
Creator and actor Brandon Rogers (and guest co-host Chloe Radcliffe) joins to share the downsides of social media censorship, the cultural rebellion of queer art, moving
Aug 18 1 h 19 min
#396 Bubba Gump Gang Initiation (Patreon Excerpt)
In this Patreon exclusive excerpt, friend of the pod Douglas Goodhart shares the downsides of being a waiter at Bubba Gump Shrimp Company in Times Square.
Watch the full
Aug 15 11 min
#395 America's Out of Talent with Learnmore Jonasi
Comedian Learnmore Jonasi (and comedian Ian Phiri) joins to share the downsides of being on America's Got Talent, growing up in a small village in Zimbabwe, the cultural
Aug 11 1 h 38 min
#394 Russell is Back on Broadway! (Patreon Excerpt)
In this Patreon exclusive excerpt, Russell gives an update on his return to Broadway as Ruth in Titanique! Don't miss his run of shows through August 15: https://titaniqu
Aug 8 9 min
#393 Mandatory Tap with Angela Giarratana
Actress and comedian Angela Giarratana joins the boys from JFL Montreal to share the downsides of not being the favorite child, going to a performing arts middle school,
Aug 4 1 h 55 min
Gianmarco Is On Vacation (Patreon Excerpt)
Gianmarco is on a much needed vacation in France, but wanted to say hi to all of our Debbie Downsiders! In lieu of a Patreon exclusive episode this week, we're releasing
Aug 1 6 min
#392 Foot-Eye Coordination with Michael Blaustein
Comedian Michael Blaustein joins to share the downsides of growing up nearby Gianmarco in Maryland, how we rank bodily excrements, confronting death from a young age, bei
Jul 28 1 h 40 min
#391 Not Beating the Allegations on Fire Island (Patreon Excerpt)
In this Patreon exclusive excerpt, Gianmarco and Russell share the downsides of JetBlue cancelling your red eye flight to barely make it on time to your show on Fire Isla
Jul 25 16 min
#390 Undiagnosed Whimsy with Aaron Chen
Comedian Aaron Chen joins to share the downsides of moving to America on an alien of extraordinary ability visa, visiting the pig farm your dad was sent to during China’s
Jul 21 1 h 44 min
#389 I Got In Trouble Because of Austin Powers (Patreon Excerpt)
In this Gianmarco-free Patreon exclusive excerpt, comedian and actor Mitch Wood joins Russell to share the downsides of growing up watching Austin Powers and doing impres
Jul 18 5 min
#388 Hit In the Head By a Horse with Laura Benanti
Broadway Royalty Laura Benanti joins to share the downsides of not being recognized in public, taking a break from Broadway, getting doxxed for doing an impression of Mel
Jul 14 1 h 37 min
#387 Giving Birth On The New Jersey Turnpike (Patreon Excerpt)
In this Patreon exclusive excerpt, Gianmarco and Russell are joined by friend of the pod Alex Fast to share the downsides of helping your wife deliver your baby on the si
Jul 11 13 min
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This podcast is a witty and entertaining piece that is worth listening to and sharing! Gianmarco and Russell have an awesome dynamic and make each episode so memorable.
TellyWoo · Oct 2024
I truly love this pod, it’s so interesting and I love the dynamic between Russell and Gianmarco. They are hilarious and honestly adorable together!! I love the crazy stories and how honest everyone is. There are some JUICY stories here. I don’t listen to many podcasts but this is a must-listen. Thank you guys for killing it every time!
Jess.Van · May 2024
Binging this podcast may be contributing to a dangerous delusion that I am actually best friends with Gianmarco and Russell, but I regret nothing. Awesome interviews, super funny, and excellent, relevant conversations. A new favorite for sure!
jesseellyn · Apr 2023
Great conversation—Gianmarco is a very good interviewer. Always really funny & interesting. Love the dynamic between Gianmarco & Russell
hnshsne s · Apr 2023
I have been binging Gianmarco’s Instagram since I discovered him a few months ago, and now it’s his podcast’s turn. I love listening to this podcast because I love his improvy on the spot comedy. Looking forward to being able to see a show in person!
Nicoler37 · Sep 2023
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