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 follow @gianmarcosoresi on all social platforms.
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Feb 24, 2026 • 1h 42min
#354 The Diary of Grace Reiter
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.
Feb 21, 2026 • 11min
#353 We’re Not Gonna Beat ICE With Dance (Patreon Excerpt)
A sharp discussion about a controversial dance reenactment of ICE violence and why performance can feel tone-deaf. A debate on whether art or direct action better serves political protest. Comedic takes on portraying officers and when political satire becomes predictable.
Feb 17, 2026 • 1h 41min
#352 A Quip at the Table with Jay Jurden
Jay Jurden, stand-up comic known for his Hulu special Yes Ma'am, returns with sharp travel tales and industry takes. He riffs on touring misadventures, cultural differences, a NYC mugging, halftime show hot takes, and why AI-generated images bother him. Fast, funny, and full of unexpected stories.
Feb 14, 2026 • 15min
Who's Had the Worst Hookup? (Patreon Excerpt)
A live crowd shares hilariously disastrous hookup tales. Stories include an awkward narrow kiss and performance fail, a date who bombed during an improv set, a hookup interrupted by a seizure, and a long drive that ended with a shocking reveal about partner history. Lively reactions and an applause vote decide which story tops the list.
Feb 10, 2026 • 1h 16min
#351 Real Housedads of New York City with Chris Kelly
Chris Kelly, writer-director best known for The Other Two and Other People, talks showbiz and parenthood. He digs into head-writer life at SNL during turbulent times. He shares the logistics and emotional weight of gay parenthood via surrogacy. He also critiques children’s books aimed at gay families and reflects on using personal life in comedy.
Feb 7, 2026 • 19min
#350 My Parents Were In the Epstein Email Dump (Patreon Excerpt)
John Marco Cerezi, comedian and public figure who discovered his parents' names in the DOJ Epstein email release. He recounts how a cousin found a resume listing them and the surreal moment of seeing their names in the files. The conversation mixes nervous humor, debates about conspiracy versus evidence, and the awkward task of telling a former babysitter about the listing.
Feb 3, 2026 • 1h 30min
#349 Baby G
Two comics trade candid complaints about working near your heroes and feeling judged by peers. They mock a likely flop movie and dig into celebrity PR and hypocrisy. The conversation jumps to rapid weight-loss culture, AI deepfakes and nostalgia clips, and a lively rant about obnoxious personalized bumper stickers.
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Jan 31, 2026 • 8min
Comedian Accidentally Checks Into a Psych Ward (Patreon Excerpt)
Jamie Wolf, comedian known for sharp stand-up and social clips, recounts a surreal medical ordeal. She tells how a routine ER visit spiraled into multiple psychiatric evaluations and an involuntary hold. Stories include awkward intake moments, the impossible task of proving you are not suicidal, and how family pressure won her release. Funny, tense, and oddly revealing.
Jan 27, 2026 • 1h 35min
#348 We All Think You’re a D*ck with Daniel Sloss
Daniel Sloss, Scottish stand-up known for dark, introspective comedy and hit specials, drops sharp stories about turning down lucrative gigs for his morals. He talks losing faith, confronting fame and past arrogance, touring risks worldwide, and why anonymous social accounts are dangerous. Expect candid personal confessions and laugh-out-loud takes on family, marriage, and performing across cultures.
Jan 24, 2026 • 17min
#347 Tenacious D’s Kyle Gass Deserves An Apology from Jack Black (Patreon Excerpt)
They dig into the fallout from a concert joke that led to a canceled tour and a public apology. They replay the original clip and compare the live reaction to later outrage. They debate celebrity power dynamics and whether a famous partner should have defended his bandmate. They question sincerity versus career protection in public statements.
