Episodes

  • #359 Campaigning for an Oscar Award is Embarrassing (Patreon Excerpt)

    #359 Campaigning for an Oscar Award is Embarrassing (Patreon Excerpt)
    Mar 14 2026

    In this Patreon exclusive excerpt, Gianmarco and Russell share the downsides of campaigning during awards season ahead of the 2026 Oscars.


    Watch the full episode exclusively on Patreon, and join for only $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/downside

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    This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok.

    The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi has a Patreon! Subscribe here for two bonus episodes every month and access to exclusive content!

    Follow Gianmarco Soresi on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter

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    Produced by Paige Asachika & Gianmarco Soresi

    Technical production by Ty Colgate

    Video edited by Dave Columbo

    Special Thanks Tovah Silbermann

    Original music by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Douglas Goodhart⁠

    Executive Producer - Anya Kanevskaya

    VP of Development & Production at Headgum - Kaiti Moos

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    21 mins
  • #358 Books, Baby, and a Boob with Claire Parker

    #358 Books, Baby, and a Boob with Claire Parker
    Mar 10 2026
    Comedian/podcaster Claire Parker joins to share the downsides of reading dense books vs celebrity memoirs, the problem with looksmaxxing, wrestling with the idea of having kids, and why playing a hit song as the encore has gotta stop. Follow Claire Parker on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTokWatch Claire Parker's special, "Claire Parker's 32," on YouTubeListen to Claire's podcast, Good Noticings: linktr.ee/goodnoticingspod--The Downside is going on tour! See us live in Boston, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Minneapolis, Chicago, Charlotte, Atlanta, Houston, & Dallas. Get tickets: https://gianmarcosoresi.com/--This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok.The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi has a Patreon! Subscribe here for two bonus episodes every month and access to exclusive content!Follow Gianmarco Soresi on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and TwitterFollow Russell Daniels on InstagramFollow the show on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTokProduced by Paige Asachika & Gianmarco SoresiTechnical production by Ty ColgateEdited by Christian PittmanSpecial Thanks Tovah SilbermannOriginal music by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Douglas Goodhart⁠Executive Producer - Anya KanevskayaVP of Development & Production at Headgum - Kaiti MoosSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • #357 Premonitory Comedic Urges (Patreon Excerpt)

    #357 Premonitory Comedic Urges (Patreon Excerpt)
    Mar 7 2026
    In this Patreon exclusive excerpt, comedian Benny Feldman discusses Tourette’s and how if you’re gonna joke about it, at least don’t make it hack.Watch the full episode exclusively on Patreon, and join for only $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/downsideFollow Benny Feldman on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and TumblrSee Benny in a city near you: https://bennyfeld.com/---The Downside is going on tour! See us live in Boston, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Minneapolis, Chicago, Charlotte, Atlanta, Houston, & Dallas. Get tickets: https://gianmarcosoresi.com/---This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok.The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi has a Patreon! Subscribe here for two bonus episodes every month and access to exclusive content!Follow Gianmarco Soresi on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and TwitterFollow Russell Daniels on InstagramFollow the show on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTokProduced by Paige Asachika & Gianmarco SoresiTechnical production by Ty ColgateVideo edited by Dave ColumboSpecial Thanks Tovah SilbermannOriginal music by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Douglas Goodhart⁠Executive Producer - Anya KanevskayaVP of Development & Production at Headgum - Kaiti MoosSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    21 mins
  • #356 Oppression Check-In with Jaboukie Young-White

    #356 Oppression Check-In with Jaboukie Young-White
    Mar 3 2026

    Jaboukie Young-White joins to share the downsides of becoming successful at a young age, coming out on national television, having a near death experience as as child, checking with with your 11 other roommates, and why people having their phones out in movie theaters has gotta stop.


    Follow Jaboukie on Instagram and X

    See Jaboukie in a city near you: https://www.jaboukie.com/

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    The Downside is going on tour! See us live in Boston, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Minneapolis, Chicago, Charlotte, Atlanta, Houston, & Dallas. Get tickets: https://gianmarcosoresi.com/

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    This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok.

    The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi has a Patreon! Subscribe here for two bonus episodes every month and access to exclusive content!

    Follow Gianmarco Soresi on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter

    Follow Russell Daniels on Instagram

    Follow the show on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok

    Produced by Paige Asachika & Gianmarco Soresi

    Technical production by Ty Colgate

    Edited by Christian Pittman

    Special Thanks Tovah Silbermann

    Original music by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Douglas Goodhart⁠

    Executive Producer - Anya Kanevskaya

    VP of Development & Production at Headgum - Kaiti Moos

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • #355 The Last People You Want To Hear From About The BAFTA Situation (Patreon Excerpt)

    #355 The Last People You Want To Hear From About The BAFTA Situation (Patreon Excerpt)
    Feb 28 2026

    In this Patreon excerpt, Gianmarco and Russell discuss the delicate nature of the Tourette's situation at the 2026 BAFTAs. TikTok credit: @sh4ysgrwm.


    Watch the full episode exclusively on Patreon, and join for only $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/downside

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    The Downside is going on tour! See us live in Boston, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Minneapolis, Chicago, Charlotte, Atlanta, Houston, & Dallas. Get tickets: https://gianmarcosoresi.com/

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    This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok.

    The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi has a Patreon! Subscribe here for two bonus episodes every month and access to exclusive content!

    Follow Gianmarco Soresi on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter

    Follow Russell Daniels on Instagram

    Follow the show on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok

    Produced by Paige Asachika & Gianmarco Soresi

    Technical production by Ty Colgate

    Video edited by Dave Columbo

    Special Thanks Tovah Silbermann

    Original music by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Douglas Goodhart⁠

    Executive Producer - Anya Kanevskaya

    VP of Development & Production at Headgum - Kaiti Moos

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    17 mins
  • #354 The Diary of Grace Reiter

    #354 The Diary of Grace Reiter
    Feb 24 2026

    Grace Reiter returns to share the downsides of getting the ick from your therapist, whipping up fake blood and poop, journaling to be witnessed, the art of making parodies, and why the Olympics have gotta stop.


    Follow Grace Reiter on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube

    Watch The Hunger Games (but better): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6ID6U4Xd7k

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    The Downside is going on tour! See us live in Boston, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Minneapolis, Chicago, Charlotte, Atlanta, Houston, & Dallas. Get tickets: https://gianmarcosoresi.com/

    --

    This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok.

    The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi has a Patreon! Subscribe here for two bonus episodes every month and access to exclusive content!

    Follow Gianmarco Soresi on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter

    Follow Russell Daniels on Instagram

    Follow the show on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok

    Produced by Paige Asachika & Gianmarco Soresi

    Technical production by Ty Colgate

    Video edited by Dave Columbo

    Special Thanks Tovah Silbermann

    Original music by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Douglas Goodhart⁠

    Executive Producer - Anya Kanevskaya

    VP of Development & Production at Headgum - Kaiti Moos

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 hr and 42 mins
  • #353 We’re Not Gonna Beat ICE With Dance (Patreon Excerpt)

    #353 We’re Not Gonna Beat ICE With Dance (Patreon Excerpt)
    Feb 21 2026

    In this Patreon excerpt, Gianmarco and Russell discuss why art isn't always the answer.


    Watch the full episode exclusively on Patreon, and join for only $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/downside

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    This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok.

    The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi has a Patreon! Subscribe here for two bonus episodes every month and access to exclusive content!

    Follow Gianmarco Soresi on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter

    Follow Russell Daniels on Instagram

    Follow the show on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok

    Produced by Paige Asachika & Gianmarco Soresi

    Technical production by Ty Colgate

    Video edited by Dave Columbo

    Special Thanks Tovah Silbermann

    Original music by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Douglas Goodhart⁠

    Executive Producer - Anya Kanevskaya

    VP of Development & Production at Headgum - Kaiti Moos

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    11 mins
  • #352 A Quip at the Table with Jay Jurden

    #352 A Quip at the Table with Jay Jurden
    Feb 17 2026
    Comedian Jay Jurden returns to share the downsides of poop talk, the Bad Bunny halftime show vs Kid Rock’s lip-synched dumpster fire, getting jumped in NYC, and why AI generated images have gotta stop.Follow Jay Jurden on X, Instagram, and Tiktok. Watch Jay Jurden's debut special, Yes Ma'am on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/movie/ba411b28-b68b-4884-91f0-ee8a5c7bed2bSee Jay in a city near you: https://jayjurden.komi.io/--The Downside is going on tour! See us live in Boston, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Minneapolis, Chicago, Charlotte, Atlanta, Houston, & Dallas. Get tickets: https://gianmarcosoresi.com/--This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok.The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi has a Patreon! Subscribe here for two bonus episodes every month and access to exclusive content!Follow Gianmarco Soresi on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and TwitterFollow Russell Daniels on InstagramFollow the show on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTokProduced by Paige Asachika & Gianmarco SoresiTechnical production by Ty ColgateVideo edited by Dave ColumboSpecial Thanks Tovah SilbermannOriginal music by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Douglas Goodhart⁠Executive Producer - Anya KanevskayaVP of Development & Production at Headgum - Kaiti MoosSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 hr and 41 mins