153 episodes

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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    • 4.9 • 132 Ratings

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.

    Lack of Function with Josh Sharp & Aaron Jackson

    Lack of Function with Josh Sharp & Aaron Jackson

    Josh Sharp & Aaron Jackson, the writers and stars of A24’s "Dicks: The Musical," join to discuss the worst review of their movie, filming a standing 69 while wearing modesty pouches, what exactly are Sewer Boys™, and teach Gianmarco and Russell the difference between intentional and non-intentional camp. 

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    Produced by Paige Asachika & Gianmarco Soresi
    Video edited by Dave Columbo
    Special Thanks Tovah Silbermann

    Original music by Douglas Goodhart
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    • 1 hr 38 min
    Diversity Pimp with Joseph Lymous

    Diversity Pimp with Joseph Lymous

    Actor, comedian, and puppeteer Joseph Lymous joins to share the downsides of being the newest member of Uncle Function, what it’s like to be a puppeteer in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, why being a diversity hire is not progressive as it seems, and discovering your neighbor’s hobbies in a very roundabout way.

    Gianmarco shares the downsides of touring in Europe, and the boys get drunk on a mystery minty liquor. Russell instigates a retelling of when Joseph and Gianmarco auditioned for the same voiceover part.

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    Produced by Paige Asachika & Gianmarco Soresi
    Video edited by Dave Columbo
    Special Thanks Tovah Silbermann

    Original music by Douglas Goodhart
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    • 1 hr 43 min
    Self-Hating Joke Lover with Vulture’s Jesse David Fox

    Self-Hating Joke Lover with Vulture’s Jesse David Fox

    Writer and journalist Jesse David Fox joins us to share the downsides of being a comedy critic, why he hasn't been to the Comedy Cellar in years, if jokes are even necessary to make great comedy, the difference between originality and quality, and Gianmarco swears he's not just being combative because he didn't make the Vulture list this year.

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    Produced by Paige Asachika & Gianmarco Soresi
    Video edited by Dave Columbo
    Special Thanks Tovah Silbermann

    Original music by Douglas Goodhart
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    • 1 hr 27 min
    The 36 Questions That Lead to Love - Pt 2 (Patreon Exclusive)

    The 36 Questions That Lead to Love - Pt 2 (Patreon Exclusive)

    Gianmarco and Russell continue on New York Times' "36 Questions That Lead to Love" in this Patreon exclusive series. Producer Paige third wheels this episode, and we all discuss our childhoods, ponder existential questions, and get into a heated debate about extraterrestrial life. Subscribe to our Patreon to watch and listen to the rest of this bonus episode. Part three is coming soon!

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    Produced by Paige Asachika & Gianmarco Soresi
    Video edited by Dave Columbo
    Special Thanks Tovah Silbermann

    Original music by Douglas Goodhart
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    • 10 min
    You Probably Have Me Blocked with Meecham Whitson Meriweather

    You Probably Have Me Blocked with Meecham Whitson Meriweather

    Writer Meecham Whitson Meriweather joins us to share the downsides of majoring in architecture, why children should not do standup comedy, and what he doesn’t like about theater kids. We also discuss how curtains are a gateway to exploring your sexuality, getting flack on Twitter for satirical tweets, and being robbed at gunpoint outside of a Kesha concert. We also learn that Russell's preferred role at an orgy is in the corner wearing a mask and Gianmarco shares why countries should not have their own Twitter accounts.

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    E-mail the show at TheDownsideWGS@gmail.com

    Produced by Paige Asachika & Gianmarco Soresi
    Video edited by Dave Columbo
    Special Thanks Tovah Silbermann

    Original music by Douglas Goodhart
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    • 1 hr 45 min
    Everything Is a Lie with Justin Willman

    Everything Is a Lie with Justin Willman

    Magician and comedian Justin Willman (Magic for Humans) joins to share the downsides of breaking both of your arms in a daredevil attempt to impress girls, making children cry, why magic is rooted in skepticism, the ethics of psychics and mediums, and why magicians are not doctors. Gianmarco also talks a little too long about watching Naked Attraction with his sisters.

    Stay at the end for an extra segment from Gianmarco and Tovah on how they got scammed on their anniversary!

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    E-mail the show at TheDownsideWGS@gmail.com

    Produced by Paige Asachika & Gianmarco Soresi
    Video edited by Dave Columbo
    Special Thanks Tovah Silbermann

    Original music by Douglas Goodhart
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    • 1 hr 55 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
132 Ratings

132 Ratings

KLT123T ,

Love it

Such a fun podcast

Nicoler37 ,

Gianmarco, come to LA more often!

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!

Eufemia Plimpton ,

Needs more female guests

Can sometimes be a bit bro-y. Needs more women/non-binary voices.

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