Doomscroll with Joshua Citarella Doomscroll 43: Gianmarco Soresi
Mar 16, 2026
Gianmarco Soresi, stand-up comedian and Downside Podcast host, discusses comedy’s rightward pivot and how comedians became central to political discourse. He explores audience capture, cancel culture, platforming ethics, and the attention economy. Short, sharp takes on why comedy now shapes news and how independent media can be compromised.
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Furry Convention Revealed Political Temperature
- Gianmarco describes a furry convention crowd applauding when he joked "when Charlie Kirk got shot," revealing unexpected audience hostility.
- He used the reaction to gauge national political temperature and adjusted material accordingly.
Bad News Packaging Created Podcast Authority
- Gianmarco argues mainstream news' packaging and pursuit of soundbites created a credibility vacuum that comedians and podcasters filled.
- He links repetitive, sensationalized health reporting (eg eggs, wine) to public distrust that drives audiences to entertaining hosts for answers.
Entertaining Communicators Replace Scientists
- Comedians become de facto educators when entertainment is a listener's primary information diet.
- Gianmarco suggests scientists must adopt entertaining formats or prepare communicators who blend rigor with charisma.