Comedy Duo Joins Vox Media Podcast Network

Gianmarco Soresi's weekly comedy podcast, "The Downside," co-hosted with actor Russell Daniels, has joined Vox Media's podcast network. This affiliation means Vox Media will manage sales, marketing, and distribution for the popular show. "The Downside" is known for its unique approach to humor, openly embracing negativity and encouraging complaints from guests and listeners alike, while also debunking the idea of silver linings. The podcast has a history of attracting notable guests, with recent appearances by figures such as Kumail Nanjiani and Hasan Piker.

Launched five years ago with a video component, "The Downside" has seen remarkable audience growth. Gianmarco Soresi's personal social media presence has surged, with his Instagram following expanding dramatically, and the show maintains a substantial subscriber base on YouTube. This expansion also includes exclusive content for Patreon subscribers, enhancing audience engagement. Vox Media, through its Vice President of Podcasts, Lillian Xu, expressed excitement about partnering with Soresi and Daniels, highlighting the show's dynamic and reliable entertainment value.

Soresi himself is an active touring comedian and actor, having released a special titled "Thief of Joy" last year and working on other projects like "The Silver Lining" and "Theater Adult." Daniels, an accomplished actor, writer, and comedian, has recently performed in notable off-Broadway productions. "The Downside" now sits alongside other prominent podcasts within the Vox Media network, including "Pivot" and "Criminal."