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Dec 2023
1h 50m

#672 Trust Issues - Gianmarco Soresi

PAUL GILMARTIN
About this episode
Gianmarco Soresi @GianmarcoSoresi is a stand-up comedian, actor, and podcast host (The Downside). He reflects on what it’s like to look back on your childhood and realize that not everything was as it seemed. He talks about mourning the loss of who you thought your parents were, the complexities and drama of divorce, and how his parents’ divorces affected hi ... Show More
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