#264 A Dry Willy with Yamaneika Saunders
Comedian Yamaneika Saunders shares the downsides of playing Harriet Tubman against your will, how she’d teach American history, what it’s like getting held up at a McDonald’s, and one of the most upsetting street jokes of all time.Join thePatreon free for 7 days for ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and MORE.Follow Yamaneika on Instagram,TikTok,YouTube, &SnapchatWatch Yamaneika's latest special, "White [Shenanigans]" on YouTube:https://youtu.be/6tMb5RkqvFMWatch Yamaneika's Don't Tell Comedy set:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tzRIjkYz_cSee The Downside live on tour in 2025! We're coming to Vancouver, Toronto, Chicago, LA, San Diego, Portland, Seattle, and San Francisco. For more info and tickets, visithttps://linktr.ee/downsidepodFollow The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi onInstagramFollow Gianmarco Soresi on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok,Facebook, & YouTubeSubscribe to Gianmarco Soresi's email & texting listsGet tickets to see Gianmarco Soresi in a city near youFollow Russell Daniels onTwitter &InstagramE-mail the show at TheDownsideWGS@gmail.comProduced by Paige Asachika & Gianmarco SoresiVideo edited by Dave ColumboTechnical production by Chris MuellerSpecial Thanks Tovah SilbermannOriginal music byDouglas GoodhartSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
18 Feb 1h 26min
#263 Plotting Drake’s Comeback (Patreon Excerpt)
In this Patreon exclusive episode, Gianmarco and Russell share their highly anticipated theater boy thoughts on Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show and how Drake could make a comeback. Join the Patreon for only $5 a month to hear the rest of the episode including what goes into filming a comedy special, what would happen if The Downside broke up, and why Sing Sing should win best picture:https://www.patreon.com/downsideSee The Downside live on tour in 2025! We're coming to Vancouver, Chicago, LA, San Diego, Portland, Seattle, and San Francisco. Get tickets here!https://linktr.ee/downsidepodFebruary 17 | Vancouver, BCMarch 9 | Chicago, IL (sold out)March 11 | Los Angeles, CA (sold out)March 12 | San Diego, CAMarch 14 | Portland, OR (sold out)March 15 | Seattle, WA (sold out)March 16 | San Francisco, CA (sold out)Follow The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi onInstagram &TikTokFollow Russell Daniels onInstagramFollow Gianmarco Soresi onTwitter,Instagram,TikTok,Facebook, &YouTubeSubscribe to Gianmarco Soresi'semail &texting listsGet tickets to see Gianmarco Soresi in acity near youE-mail the show at TheDownsideWGS@gmail.comProduced by Paige Asachika & Gianmarco SoresiVideo edited by Dave ColumboTechnical production by Chris MuellerSpecial Thanks Tovah SilbermannOriginal music byDouglas GoodhartSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
15 Feb 21min
#262 Minoring in Pangolin with Brennan Lee Mulligan
Comedian and legendary game master Brennan Lee Mulligan joins to share the downsides of being raised by artists, learning curse words from Dave Chappelle, getting your teeth pulled by a sketchy dentist, the charms of Jeff Goldblum, and why billionaires have gotta stop.Join the Patreon free for 7 days for ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and MORE.Follow Brennan on InstagramWatch Brennan's shows on: https://www.dropout.tv/See Dimension 20 in LA, Seattle, Las Vegas this year! https://www.ticketmaster.com/dimension-20-tickets/artist/3053367Check out Brennan's pod, Worlds Beyond Number on Patreon and wherever you get podcasts: https://www.patreon.com/worldsbeyondnumberSee The Downside live on tour in 2025! We're coming to Vancouver, Toronto, Chicago, LA, San Diego, Portland, Seattle, and San Francisco. For more info and tickets, visit https://linktr.ee/downsidepodFollow The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi on InstagramFollow Gianmarco Soresi on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok,Facebook, & YouTubeSubscribe to Gianmarco Soresi's email & texting listsGet tickets to see Gianmarco Soresi in a city near youFollow Russell Daniels onTwitter &InstagramE-mail the show at TheDownsideWGS@gmail.comProduced by Paige Asachika & Gianmarco SoresiVideo edited by Dave ColumboTechnical production by Chris MuellerSpecial Thanks Tovah SilbermannOriginal music byDouglas GoodhartSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
11 Feb 1h 50min
Theater Adult ft. Hannah Solow (Live Show Excerpt)
From Gianmarco Soresi's live show,Theater Adult, featuring special guest Hannah Solow (Oh Mary!).Get tickets to the nextTheater Adult show in LA at Teragram Ballroom on February 25:https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0900623FEB425789See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8 Feb 57min
#261 The Positive Edge with Ilana Glazer
The illustrious Ilana Glazer joins to share the downsides of being straight edge in high school before discovering weed, alternative methods of entertaining babies, the dawn of AIM chat rooms in the 2000s, and why forced hugs have gotta stop. Join the Patreon free for 7 days for ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and MORE. Follow Ilana on Instagram and TikTok Watch Ilana's new stand-up special, "Human Magic," on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/movie/e8b53ed3-ddb0-4f0b-b5ee-d9ebb49ec495 Watch Ilana in "Babes," also on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/movie/ab89c73b-22b9-4397-b2b2-e0cd5e55a561 For all the latest, visit: https://www.ilanaglazer.com/ See The Downside live on tour in 2025! We're coming to Vancouver, Toronto, Chicago, LA, San Diego, Portland, Seattle, and San Francisco. For more info and tickets, visit https://linktr.ee/downsidepod Follow The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi on Instagram Follow Gianmarco Soresi on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, & YouTube Subscribe to Gianmarco Soresi's email & texting lists Check out Gianmarco Soresi's bi-monthly show in NYC Get tickets to see Gianmarco Soresi in a city near you Watch Gianmarco Soresi's special "Shelf Life" on Amazon Follow Russell Daniels on Twitter & Instagram E-mail the show at TheDownsideWGS@gmail.com Produced by Paige Asachika & Gianmarco Soresi Video edited by Dave Columbo Technical production by Chris Mueller Special Thanks Tovah Silbermann Original music by Douglas GoodhartSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4 Feb 1h 25min
#260 Enough With the Toothless Trump Jokes (Patreon Excerpt)
In this Patreon exclusive episode excerpt, Gianmarco and Russell are f*cking tired of the political talking heads and the media orchestrating it all. Join the Patreon for only $5 a month to hear the rest of the episode including how badly Gianmarco wants to milk a cow straight into a cereal bowl, and details on the upcoming live podcast tour (hope to see you there!): https://www.patreon.com/downside See The Downside live on tour in 2025! We're coming to Vancouver, Chicago, LA, San Diego, Portland, Seattle, and San Francisco. Get tickets here! https://linktr.ee/downsidepod February 17 | Vancouver, BC March 9 | Chicago, IL (sold out) March 11 | Los Angeles, CA March 12 | San Diego, CA March 14 | Portland, OR (sold out) March 15 | Seattle, WA (sold out) March 16 | San Francisco, CA Follow The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi on Instagram & TikTok Follow Russell Daniels on Instagram Follow Gianmarco Soresi on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, & YouTube Subscribe to Gianmarco Soresi's email & texting lists Check out Gianmarco Soresi's bi-monthly show in NYC Get tickets to see Gianmarco Soresi in a city near you Watch Gianmarco Soresi's special "Shelf Life" on Amazon Follow Russell Daniels on Twitter & Instagram E-mail the show at TheDownsideWGS@gmail.com Produced by Paige Asachika & Gianmarco Soresi Video edited by Dave Columbo Technical production by Chris Mueller Special Thanks Tovah Silbermann Original music by Douglas GoodhartSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1 Feb 7min
#259 Ultimate Shame with Charlene Kaye
Comedian and musician Charlene Kaye joins Hugh Jackman* and Temu Tim Dillon** to share the downsides of being the product of a messy love triangle, the tension of living your mom’s dream, being written into Tumblr-era fanfiction, and why people gotta stop saying Charlene looks like Bobby Lee. *Gianmarco **Russell Join the Patreon free for 7 days for ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and MORE. Follow Charlene on Instagram, YouTube, Spotify, and TikTok See Charlene live at the Bell House in NYC on 2/25: https://linktr.ee/charlenekayemusic See The Downside live on tour in 2025! We're coming to Vancouver, Toronto, Chicago, LA, San Diego, Portland, Seattle, and San Francisco. For more info and tickets, visit https://linktr.ee/downsidepod Follow The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi on Instagram Follow Gianmarco Soresi on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, & YouTube Subscribe to Gianmarco Soresi's email & texting lists Check out Gianmarco Soresi's bi-monthly show in NYC Get tickets to see Gianmarco Soresi in a city near you Watch Gianmarco Soresi's special "Shelf Life" on Amazon Follow Russell Daniels on Twitter & Instagram E-mail the show at TheDownsideWGS@gmail.com Produced by Paige Asachika & Gianmarco Soresi Video edited by Dave Columbo Technical production by Chris Mueller Special Thanks Tovah Silbermann Original music by Douglas GoodhartSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
28 Jan 1h 32min
#258 Evacuation Zone with Sam Morrison
Comedian Sam Morrison returns to share the downsides of still having diabetes, counting all of the musical theater camps Gianmarco has been to, if it’s disrespectful to save jokes until after the subject has died, and evacuating the LA wildfires mid-podcast recording. Join the Patreon free for 7 days for ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and MORE. Follow Sam on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok For all the latest, including where Sam will be performing Sugar Daddy next, visit: https://linktr.ee/samuelhmorrison We hope you're staying safe during the ongoing LA fires. The Downside would like to give our deepest gratitude and thanks to the firefighters, first responders, and community organizers that have been providing safety for the LA area. If you are able, please consider donating to these organizations providing wildfire relief: https://www.calfund.org/ https://standupforstandup.org/ https://pasadenahumane.org/ https://www.getty.edu/about/development/LAArtsReliefFund2025.html https://www.lafoodbank.org/ https://www.cafirefoundation.org/ See The Downside live on tour in 2025! We're coming to Vancouver, Toronto, Chicago, LA, San Diego, Portland, Seattle, and San Francisco. For more info and tickets, visit https://linktr.ee/downsidepod Follow The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi on Instagram Follow Gianmarco Soresi on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, & YouTube Subscribe to Gianmarco Soresi's email & texting lists Check out Gianmarco Soresi's bi-monthly show in NYC Get tickets to see Gianmarco Soresi in a city near you Watch Gianmarco Soresi's special "Shelf Life" on Amazon Follow Russell Daniels on Twitter & Instagram E-mail the show at TheDownsideWGS@gmail.com Produced by Paige Asachika & Gianmarco Soresi Video edited by Dave Columbo Technical production by Chris Mueller Special Thanks Tovah Silbermann Original music by Douglas GoodhartSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
21 Jan 1h 33min
