Best Laura Ortega Podcasts (2024)

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#228 I’m Not Gay, You’re Gay with Taylor Ortega 1:19:26

2h ago1:19:26

1:19:26

Taylor Ortega joins to share the downsides of screen testing for SNL three times, regrettable haircuts, your mom trying to get you to come out, and getting fired from Elite Daily. Note: we ended up releasing this episode a little later than planned at the time of recording in case some dates mentioned have passed! You can watch full video of this e…

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#227 Spread Eagle with Russell Daniels 1:42:36

1h ago1:42:36

1:42:36

In this mega episode, Gianmarco and Russell catch up after Gianmarco’s Australia/New Zealand tour, and share the downsides of white coat syndrome, doing weird gigs for the story, AI deepfakes, what female pop star we’d be, and staged social media clips. Join the Patreon to hear 1.5 hours of more content that we’re too scared to say in front of a pa…

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#227 ChatGPT Stand Up Comedy (Patreon Excerpt) 8:24

1h ago8:24

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In the excerpt of this Patreon exclusive episode, Gianmarco does a table read of what ChatGPT thinks Gianmarco's stand up comedy set would be like. Join the Patreon to hear the full episode, including more content that we’re too scared to say in front of a paywall! You can watch full video of this episode HERE! Join the Patreon free for 7 days for …

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#226 Florida Man Adopts Baby with Mike Lawrence 1:42:22

1h ago1:42:22

1:42:22

Writer and comedian Mike Lawrence joins to share the downsides of writing on a never-aired Louis CK cartoon, why Florida is the sh*t stuck at the bottom of the melting pot, experiencing two failed adoptions, being so autistic you didn’t know you were autistic, and why roast battles are all about being true to yourself. You can watch full video of t…

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#225 The Saddest Woman in the World with Jared Goldstein 1:39:04

1d ago1:39:04

1:39:04

Actor and comedian Jared Goldstein joins us for our most ADHD episode ever and shares the downsides of getting ignored by the infectious disease doctor, sleep-peeing, getting fired from a hit Broadway musical, what rules we have for after we die, and which reality tv we’d go on to boost engagement. You can watch full video of this episode HERE! Joi…

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#224 Serial Sperm Donors with Laura High (Patreon Exclusive Excerpt) 18:28

13d ago18:28

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In this excerpt from a Patreon exclusive episode, comedian Laura High shares the downsides of being a donor baby, unregulated sperm banks, and serial donors pushing natural insemination. Watch the rest of the episode exclusively on our Patreon! Join free for 7 days: https://www.patreon.com/downside Follow Laura on TikTok, Instagram, X, & YouTube Fo…

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#223 Updating Musicals with Amber Ruffin 1:32:02

7d ago1:32:02

1:32:02

Comedian Amber Ruffin joins to discuss the downsides of strippery first names, why Instagram ads are the best way to know a person, rewriting The Wiz, and why poop is not a good Father’s Day gift. You can watch full video of this episode HERE! Join the Patreon free for 7 days for ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and MORE. Follow Amber on Instag…

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#222 Goat Meat with Ira Madison III 1:28:35

1M ago1:28:35

1:28:35

Ira Madison III joins to discuss the nuances of Fire Island org*es, not speaking to your dad since you were 10, why you shouldn’t RSVP 30 minutes before the party, and how R. L. Stine affected our psyches. You can watch full video of this episode HERE! Join the Patreon free for 7 days for ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and MORE. Follow Ira on…

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#221 Inconvenient Aliens with BriTANick 1:46:59

21d ago1:46:59

1:46:59

Comedians Brian and Nick of BriTANicK join to discuss the downsides of getting stuck in alien makeup before an important SNL meeting with Lorne Michaels, filming a Comedy Central pilot with all of your exes, doing accutane FOUR times, being a “highly sensitive child,” and doing Zoom couple’s therapy with your wife in full alien makeup. You can watc…

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#220 Night Terrorist (Patreon Exclusive Excerpt) 24:32

1M ago24:32

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In this Patreon exclusive episode, Russell & Gianmarco discuss breastfeeding on the subway, getting patronized at the gym, night terrors, and more... Watch the rest of the episode exclusively on our Patreon! Join free for 7 days: https://www.patreon.com/downside Get tickets to our first East Coast tour! We're coming to DC, Boston, Philly, and NYC f…

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#219 Structured But Loveless with KC Shornima 2:12:38

2M ago2:12:38

2:12:38

Comedian KC Shornima joins to discuss a joke bombing so hard Deadline covered it, writing for Weekend Update, growing up at a boarding school in war-torn Nepal, where Nepal actually is, and Gianmarco almost dies after trying his first Zyn. You can watch full video of this episode HERE! Join the Patreon free for 7 days for ad-free episodes, exclusiv…

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#218 Don’t F*** the Comedians with Matt Braunger 1:41:02

2M ago1:41:02

1:41:02

Comedian Matt Braunger joins to discuss the downsides of having to follow Jake Gyllenhaal on a variety show, going to your future wife’s first wedding, Portland’s progressiveness (aka young revolutionary nihilism), and why unrealistic housing in NYC based films must be stopped. You can watch full video of this episode HERE! Join the Patreon free fo…

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#217 The Museum of Pizza with Kareem Rahma (Patreon Exclusive Excerpt) 18:44

2M ago18:44

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In this excerpt of our Patreon exclusive episode, comedian Kareem Rahma details the rise and fall of his illegitimate-turned-semi-legit Pizza museum (and why you shouldn’t promise 100K people free pizza), and why adult men shouldn’t wear shorts. Watch the rest of the episode exclusively on our Patreon! Join free for 7 days: https://www.patreon.com/…

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#216 Washing Feet with Chloe Troast 1:50:21

2M ago1:50:21

1:50:21

Comedian Chloe Troast (SNL) joins to discuss the downsides of fireworks on the 4th of July, getting called a Jim-Carrey-ass-lookin-motherf**ker, writing banger sketches at 1 am, joining the theater program at an all boys Catholic school, and why faux sincerity on the streets of NYC has got to stop. You can watch full video of this episode HERE! Joi…

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#215 Floor Ice Cream with Rachel Coster 1:39:53

2M ago1:39:53

1:39:53

Rachel Coster (host of @boyroomshow) joins to share the downsides of cancel culture, why minimum wage workers deserve to be happy, the anthropological experience of visiting someone’s home, making hot guys mad, the problem with having a doctor with ADHD to treat your ADHD, and why going to sleep early doesn’t make you a better person. You can watch…

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#214 Screaming at Windmills (Patreon Exclusive Excerpt) 30:52

2M ago30:52

30:52

In this excerpt of our Patreon exclusive episode, Gianmarco and Russell take a big ol’ dump on comedians kissing the pope’s ass (and analyzing the op-ed on the matter by Simon Tierney: https://www.thejournal.ie/readme/comedians-meeting-the-pope-6408584-Jun2024/). Watch the rest of the episode exclusively on our Patreon to hear the boys' review of t…

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#213 Getting Pummeled with Caleb Hearon 1:22:00

3M ago1:22:00

1:22:00

Comedian Caleb Hearon returns to the pod for the third time to discuss the downsides of the DNC’s fundraising texts, having his mom on his podcast, why str*ight guys don’t do enough butt stuff, getting accused of pretending to be himself on dating apps, why he’d rather die than go to a game night party, the importance of telling your friends when s…

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#212 Embracing The Flop with Viggo Venn 1:45:44

3M ago1:45:44

1:45:44

Britain's Got Talent winner Viggo Venn joins to share the downsides of Norway and why the "happiest" country has such a high suicide rate, what you can learn from flopping (bombing for clowns), and whether clowning is appropriate at a family member's funeral. Gianmarco also tells his story from the one time he went to The Box for the millionth time…

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#210 The Hillary Clinton Simulation with Natalie Palamides 1:52:50

3M ago1:52:50

1:52:50

Comedian Natalie Palamides joins to share the downsides of poppin’ a popsicle up your p*$$y in front of a live audience, clowning around with Hilary and Chelsea Clinton, getting detention for being passive aggressive, having to trick your family into watching your show, and literally wrestling with the audience. You can watch full video of this epi…

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#208 Prosperity Gospel with Laci Mosley 1:17:57

3M ago1:17:57

1:17:57

Laci Mosley, the Scam Goddess herself, joins to discuss the downsides of falling for scams including classic NYC subway guilt trips, illegitimate apartment hunting fees, girlies scheming at 7/11, megachurches, and deadly helicopter tours. We also talk feet parties for far too long. You can watch full video of this episode HERE! Join the Patreon fre…

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#209 Abandoning the Bit (Patreon Exclusive Excerpt) 21:50

3M ago21:50

21:50

In the excerpt of this Patreon exclusive episode, Jessica Frey, our friend and fellow Uncle Function member joins to share the downsides of being an only child, blacking out after arguments, and getting questionable parenting tips from Instagram. Watch the rest of the episode exclusively on our Patreon to get the extra special treat of never-before…

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#207 Cut For Time with Chris Cafero 1:32:04

4M ago1:32:04

1:32:04

Chris Cafero makes his triumphant return to talk with Gianmarco, Russell, and special guest Douglas Goodhart about the terrible interactive off-off-broadway theater experience that brought them together, our worst acting gigs, working with Vinny Guadagnino from Jersey Shore, which of us has the worst mirror face, and whether or not we need to chang…

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#206 Dark Puns with Sammy Obeid 1:29:04

4M ago1:29:04

1:29:04

Comedian Sammy Obeid joins to share the downsides of knowing Gianmarco during his infamous scarf phase, how he embraced being mistaken for American Idol’s Sanjaya, protesting the Iraq War, joking about Israel as a half-Palestinian comic, and whether or not loving puns is a mental illness. You can watch full video of this episode HERE! Join the Patr…

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#205 The Divorced Dad Special with Dan Soder 1:43:43

4M ago1:43:43

1:43:43

Comedian Dan Soder can tell if you’re a child of divorce just by looking at you, and once he’s sized our producer up, we talk about why divorced dads give the best gifts, the joys of smoking cigs while playing with action figures, and why Boston Dynamics must be stopped. You can watch full video of this episode HERE! Join the Patreon free for 7 day…

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#204 Offensive High School Musicals with Megan Gailey (Patreon Exclusive Excerpt) 6:22

4M ago6:22

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In the excerpt of this Patreon exclusive episode, comedian Megan Gailey joins us for our first live taping in LA to share what role tape played in her high school musical that hopefully nobody took pictures of. Watch the rest of the episode exclusively on our Patreon to hear Megan discuss doing molly at your own wedding while your dad simultaneousl…

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#203 Down the Clown Hole with Zach Zucker 1:39:35

4M ago1:39:35

1:39:35

Comedian Zach Zucker (Stamptown) joins us to share the downsides of going to clown school in France instead of playing baseball at Harvard, literally singing out of your ass (but not in front of grandma), and why we should normalize nudity on stage. You can watch full video of this episode HERE! Join the Patreon for ad-free episodes, exclusive cont…

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#202 Naughty Colonist Syndrome with Brittany Carney 1:36:04

4M ago1:36:04

1:36:04

Comedian Brittany Carney shares the downsides of growing up in Japan, love hotels and why they’re necessary, the shocking progressivism of Japanese children’s cartoons, how robbing a CVS is the most American thing you can do, and Russell confesses why everyone in his middle school choir should be canceled. You can watch full video of this episode H…

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Episode 9: Leveraging Your Passions for Next Level Networking with Seth Rhyne 32:24

4M ago32:24

32:24

99From forming cigar clubs to delivering valentines with his kids, Seth knows the intricacies of creating spaces to enjoy your hobbies and create community. But what if you could use those relationships to level up your business? In this episode, Seth Rhyne shares how he has leveraged his passions to build a powerful professional network. He'll dis…

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#201 You Wanna See Me Cry? with Gianmarco & Russell (Patreon Exclusive Excerpt) 14:15

5M ago14:15

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In the excerpt of this Patreon exclusive episode, join Gianmarco and Russell on a chaotic day unfolding in real time. Watch the rest of the episode exclusively on our Patreon to hear about the downsides of voice lessons, watching vs performing Shakespeare, the fun things in store for the Patreon in the future, their favorite snacks, tearjerker movi…

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#200 Islamic School Theater Kid with Malik Elassal 1:41:08

5M ago1:41:08

1:41:08

Comedian Malik Elassal shares the downsides of his private Islamic school’s theater program getting shut down mid-rehearsals, Gianmarco’s fake flaccid shl*ng, and having to tell a story about the IDF firing a missile into his grandma’s house for a Don’t Tell Comedy stand-up taping THE DAY OF October 7th. You can watch full video of this episode HER…

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#199 Comedy Club Sashimi with Ali Kolbert 1:27:48

5M ago1:27:48

1:27:48

Comedian Ali Kolbert joins to share the downsides of seeing Gianmarco on the way to therapy, why children shouldn’t be actors, performing at the last JFL, preparing celebrity dressing rooms at The Tonight Show, and why your ex isn’t a narcissist. Gianmarco shares the time he opened for Anthony Jeselnik and his Juilliard audition story. You can watc…

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#198 Teaching 9/11 to Maddie Wiener (Patreon Exclusive Excerpt) 17:06

5M ago17:06

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In the excerpt of this Patreon exclusive episode, comedian Maddie Wiener joins us to share the downsides of not being old enough to remember 9/11 and having your mom drive you to open mics during high school. Watch the rest of the episode exclusively on our Patreon to hear Maddie discuss having your first panic attack in first grade, being atheist …

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#197 The Anti-Drug Campaign We Need with Ty Colgate 1:50:40

5M ago1:50:40

1:50:40

Comedian Ty Colgate joins to share the downsides of doing an April Fool's bit with Gianmarco that caught wind (see Ty's video and Gianmarco's response), talking about schedule 1 drugs, having a cough so bad it triggers your house alarm, knowing a real life Florida Man, why weed is a gateway drug (but only if you’re selling), why dealing is not as g…

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#196 Whales Can Be Twinks with Vinny Thomas 1:37:43

5M ago1:37:43

1:37:43

Comedian and actor Vinny Thomas joins to share the downsides of capital punishment, why the guards are the most interesting part about the Royal Family, why snakes make good pets, how animals are bangin’ for pleasure (and displeasure), and why there are definitely lesbian lizards and gay whales out there. Thank you to our gracious hosts at Spotify …

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#195 Crazy, Stupid, Shrooms with Gianmarco & Russell (Patreon Exclusive Excerpt) 16:29

5M ago16:29

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In the excerpt of this Patreon exclusive episode, Gianmarco and Russell share the downsides of popping shrooms in the middle of the desert, and laughing so hard you think you might die. Watch the rest of the episode exclusively on our Patreon to hear them discuss not knowing the unwritten rules of a restaurant, unpacking Gianmarco’s 21st birthday, …

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#194 The Intersection Between Media & Criminal Justice with Lucas Zelnick 1:19:07

6M ago1:19:07

1:19:07

Comedian Lucas Zelnick joins us to share the downsides of performing in front of a crowd of influencers, taking down crowd work clips at the request of the FBI, how rich you have to be for an invite to the family jet, giving money to fake charitable causes, and why you should keep your anxiety to yourself. You can watch full video of this episode H…

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#193 Balls in His Pocket with Harrison Greenbaum 1:40:48

6M ago1:40:48

1:40:48

Comedian and magician Harrison Greenbaum joins to share the downsides of being judged by Norm Macdonald on the Last Comic Standing, discovering a secret about his holocaust survivor grandpa, why Harvard SUCS, and the effect of racial humor on prejudice. Gianmarco shares the bachelor party gig that almost made him quit standup comedy. Follow Harriso…

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#192 Buck Wild Road Dogs with Pals of the Pod (Patreon Exclusive Excerpt) 13:38

6M ago13:38

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In the excerpt of this Patreon exclusive episode, comedians Ariel Elias, Jay Jurden & Liam Nelson join to share the downsides of chaos that ensues as touring comics. Join the Patreon for only $5 a month to watch the rest of the episode where the gang shares the downsides of Gianmarco wearing a jockstrap and then discuss memorable stories from their…

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#191 Not His First Rodeo with Sam Tallent 1:44:56

6M ago1:44:56

1:44:56

Comedian Sam Tallent joins us to share the downsides of doing five podcasts in one day, taking hallucinogens, what it’s like to be a literal party animal in high school, and why living in Vegas sucks. Gianmarco shares a story that will forever change the way you look at a Harry Potter book. You can watch full video of this episode HERE! Join the Pa…

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#190 Wicked Day with Constantine Rousouli 1:37:32

6M ago1:37:32

1:37:32

Broadway’s Constantine Rousouli joins us to share the downsides of singing "Dancing Through Life" with a thick Jersey accent for Rihanna for the chance to go backstage at Wicked, picking Hairspray over college, the flying monkey ensemble member who fell from a rope and was never heard from again, how to get a parasite out of you using only spaghett…

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#189 The Worst Comedy Club in the World 1:33:18

7M ago1:33:18

1:33:18

Comedians Eagle Witt and Lucas Connolly join to share the downsides of working at a now-closed comedy club in Times Square that we’re calling “McDonald’s” for legal purposes. RIP Kenny Ortega. You can watch full video of this episode HERE! Join the Patreon for ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and MORE. Follow Eagle on Instagram, Twitter, & TikT…

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#187 Bottom of the Barrel Days with Laurie Kilmartin 1:29:52

7M ago1:29:52

1:29:52

Comedian and writer Laurie Kilmartin joins to share the downsides of dropping out of college and getting into standup comedy during the comedy boom of the 80s, witnessing the death of late night television after being a writer on Conan for 11 years, dealing with grief by writing jokes about your family, and preparing to be an empty-nester. Thank yo…

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Episode 8: Financial Peace for Realtors with Bre Bauer 32:19

6M ago32:19

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Don’t miss this episode as Bre Bauer spills ALL the secrets to mastering your money and finding peace in your real estate business and ultimately in your life. Learn how to create a plan that doesn’t sacrifice your values but elevates them and creates freedom as you build your business to whole new levels. Follow Bre at @bre.bauer on Instagram Visi…

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Episode 7: How to Buy Your Dream Home in DFW 27:34

7M ago27:34

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Get ready for an unforgettable episode, homebuyers! This one is dedicated to all of you out there, whether you're already deep in the home search process or just starting to dream about your next move. We're going to empower you with all the tools and insights you need to embark on your incredible home buying journey. Link to the free “How to Hire …

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#186 Mockery of Mathematics with Sridhar Ramesh 1:41:40

7M ago1:41:40

1:41:40

Mathematician (and comedian!!!) Sridhar Ramesh joins us to share the downsides of growing up in New Jersey (and why people should stop asking where in Jersey), fulfilling his reputation as the class genius, and the heckler that almost ruined his thesis defense. Gianmarco and Russell also discuss why the hell Deborah Messing is following the podcast…

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#185 The Most Brutal X Factor Audition Of All Time with Emily Wilson (Patreon Exclusive Excerpt) 29:00

7M ago29:00

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In the excerpt of this Patreon exclusive episode, comedian Emily Wilson joins us to share one of the most brutal X Factor auditions of all time (and how the whole thing was planned by the producers). Join the Patreon for only $5 a month to watch the rest of the episode where Emily discusses having a Broadway themed Bat Mitzvah (but not singing any …

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#184 Allah's Brimstone with Dina Hashem 1:38:39

7M ago1:38:39

1:38:39

Comedian Dina Hashem shares the downsides of a having a devout Muslim mother hire a private investigator to find out if you have a boyfriend, getting death threats for a throwaway joke about XXXTentacion, and the difficulty of translating roast jokes into Japanese. Gianmarco also thinks he discovered the origins of religion. You can watch full vide…

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#183 Oops All Third Rails with Kristin Chirico 1:58:19

7M ago1:58:19

1:58:19

Writer and comedian Kristin Chirico joins us to share the downsides of working at Buzzfeed during its rise and fall, Paul Rudd discovering your Slack messages about him, surviving a massive layoff, and we finally reach a conclusion on Elizabeth Warren’s Native American ancestry (topical!!!). Russell and Gianmarco also discuss why *NSYNC should sing…

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#182 The Goo of It All with Gianmarco & Russell (Patreon Exclusive Excerpt) 24:15

8M ago24:15

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In the excerpt of this Patreon exclusive episode, Gianmarco and Russell share the downsides of Jo Koy hosting the Golden Globes, and an audience member having a seizure at Gianmarco's show. Join the Patreon to watch the rest of the episode where Russell recounts his dad trying to resuscitate a man at a baseball game (and whether his parents should …

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#181 The Gun Exercise with Tim Murray 1:37:22

8M ago1:37:22

1:37:22

Comedian Tim Murray joins to share the downsides of going to college for musical theater with Gianmarco, why they weren’t better friends, and they discuss the famous “gun exercise”, an acting experiment that should never have been allowed and which legend holds led to one actress putting a condom on a gun with her mouth. You can watch full video of…

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