The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi #354 The Diary of Grace Reiter
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Feb 24, 2026 Grace Reiter, comedian and parody filmmaker known for viral short films, returns to talk directing, therapy woes, and crafting gross stage effects. She riffs on parody projects like The Hunger Games (But Better). Short, funny stories range from touring mishaps to journaling for witness and plans to evolve parodies into bigger dramedy work.
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Cow Jokes Got A Warning In India
- Gianmarco joked about being “edgy” in India by making cow jokes and getting warned he could be lynched.
- He fed temple cows, posted it, and a local replied “they'll lynch you,” revealing cultural sensitivity around cows in India.
Prefer In-Person Therapy Over Zoom
- Grace and hosts recommend in-person therapy when possible because it's harder to be overheard and feels more private.
- Grace said online sessions felt limiting; Russell and Gianmarco noted in-office visits allow therapists to witness real-time interactions.
Therapist Stopped The Daily Self-Shaming
- Grace described arriving in therapy obsessively listing daily “mistakes” and expecting fixes.
- Her therapist pushed back: therapy isn't just self-flagellation and encouraged celebrating good moments instead.
