Headgum picks up The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi

Gianmarco Soresi’s long-running podcast co-hosted by Russell Daniels, The Downside, announced today its move to Headgum, the comedy podcast network behind such shows as Handsome, We’re Here to Help with Jake Johnson and Gareth Reynolds, Senses Working Overtime with David Cross, Dead Eyes, and Newcomers with Lauren Lapkus & Nicole Byer. On this beloved show with a devoted following, stand up comedian and lifelong cynic Gianmarco Soresi interviews guests including Matteo Lane, Caleb Hearon, Busy Philipps, Dan Soder, Maria Bamford, Ilana Glazer, Brennan Lee Mulligan, just to name a few, about all the downsides to their life.

In each episode, the hosts kvetch about whatever happened during their week and encourage guests ranging from up-and-coming comedians to people more famous than them to complain about their childhood, careers and daily lives. During the segment called “This Has Gotta Stop,” they riff on one aspect of society that their guest would like to end immediately. Before the episode ends, Gianmarco, Russell and the guest share a palate-cleansing thing they’re thankful for in the segment called “Count Your Blessing.”

Said Soresi, “I’m so jazzed to bring our listeners the one thing they’ve always complained our podcast is missing: ad reads!” Co-host Russel Daniels added, “I’m very excited to be joining the Headgum family even though my name is still not in the title.”

As the synopsis reads, “If you like looking on the bright side of life, f-off.” The Downside 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. The Downside is produced by Gianmarco Soresi and Paige Asachika.