My Mate Bought A Toaster

Vittorio Angelone: Purchases! Percussion! Positions (rugby)!

My Mate Bought A Toaster

Show Notes

Hello fellow Online Purchase History Rubber-kneckers

Today it's the turn of the wonderful Vittorio Angelone to allow us to bravely explore his own personal Amazon.

We start with his youth in Belfast and early relationships to his career in classical music and eventual and excellent pivot to stand-up comedy.

Along the way we've got some classic weird purchases like a life-size Barack Obama cutout, some old Guinness posters, and the dilemma of useless but humane mouse traps.

Also - the BEST domestic tip you'll hear all summer. Guaranteed.

Make sure you go and check out Vittorio, too. He's got a show at Edinburgh this year, a wonderful tour happening in the autumn, and here's his mailing list. Go and sign up! Go on! Go and do it!

Next week - Pete Firman!

Thanks loves,

Team Toast xx

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EPISODE CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction and Show Format 00:26 Meet the Guest: Vittorio Angeloni 01:31 Discussing Names and Accents 03:04 Diving into Vittorio's Amazon History 04:49 Teenage Relationships and Gifts 06:42 School Pranks and Mischief 09:41 Musical Journey and Comedy Transition 13:52 Life at Music College 20:29 Budgeting Hacks and Clever Tricks 22:29 Long-Distance Relationship Challenges 23:57 The Importance of University Relationships 24:46 The Watch Obsession 27:37 Rugby and Sports Injuries 32:07 Pandemic Projects and Cable Chaos 33:16 Humane Mouse Traps and Housemates 38:52 Dog Sitting and Flea Problems 40:39 Upcoming Shows and Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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