“My Autism Keeps Upsetting People” - Vittorio Angelone

Vittorio Angelone is an Irish comedian, writer, and podcaster. Is it autism, or something else? Humor can come from a lot of places: being Irish, being an only child, a little neurodivergence, or all of the above. And if you happen to be all three, you might have the perfect recipe for a comedian. Expect to learn what happened to Vittorio when he visited Nashville, the biggest difference between being an only child and being autistic, why being uncool is the worst kind of cancellation, why it’s so hard to communicate authentically, why goofy male podcasts appeal to women, if there is any hope for AI and much more… - Get 160+ lab tests for just $365 and save an extra $25 at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom Get up to $350 off the Eight Sleep Pod 5 at https://eightsleep.com/modernwisdom Get the brand new Whoop 5.0 and your first month for free at https://join.whoop.com/modernwisdom Get up to $50 off the RP Hypertrophy App at https://rpstrength.com/modernwisdom - 0:00 Was Vittorio Actually a Jordan Peterson Fan? 1:29 Did Vittorio Get Spiked By a Redneck? 11:29 The UK’s Superior Sandwich Technology 17:57 How a Late Autism Diagnosis Changed Vittorio 24:54 When Do You Become Responsible for Your Actions? 29:29 The Discomfort of Making Someone Uncomfortable 31:12 How Big is the Autism Spectrum? 37:55 The Irish Times Article That Went Viral 44:22 UK vs US: Who Has the Best Roasts? 53:49 The Risk of Being Cringe Cancelled 01:06:00 Why You Shouldn’t Hide Your Ambition 01:23:00 Autism or Sociopathy: Where’s the Line? 01:25:33 Trusting Your Gut Can Be So Hard 01:30:09 Why Women Love Comedy Podcasts 01:39:04 Why Chris is Doing More Hang Episodes 01:44:00 Is This the Most Belfast-Coded Threat? 01:49:32 How Much Would You Sell Your Leg For? 01:56:05 Where to Find Vittorio - Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Get my free Reading List of 100 life-changing books here - https://chriswillx.com/books/ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic here - https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

Chris WilliamsonhostVittorio Angeloneguest

Jul 4, 20261h 56mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: July 4, 2026
Duration: 1h 56m
Channel: Modern Wisdom
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Vittorio Angelone is an Irish comedian, writer, and podcaster. Is it autism, or something else? Humor can come from a lot of places: being Irish, being an only child, a little neurodivergence, or all of the above. And if you happen to be all three, you might have the perfect recipe for a comedian. Expect to learn what happened to Vittorio when he visited Nashville, the biggest difference between being an only child and being autistic, why being uncool is the worst kind of cancellation, why it’s so hard to communicate authentically, why goofy male podcasts appeal to women, if there is any hope for AI and much more… - Get 160+ lab tests for just $365 and save an extra $25 at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom Get up to $350 off the Eight Sleep Pod 5 at https://eightsleep.com/modernwisdom Get the brand new Whoop 5.0 and your first month for free at https://join.whoop.com/modernwisdom Get up to $50 off the RP Hypertrophy App at https://rpstrength.com/modernwisdom - 0:00 Was Vittorio Actually a Jordan Peterson Fan? 1:29 Did Vittorio Get Spiked By a Redneck? 11:29 The UK’s Superior Sandwich Technology 17:57 How a Late Autism Diagnosis Changed Vittorio 24:54 When Do You Become Responsible for Your Actions? 29:29 The Discomfort of Making Someone Uncomfortable 31:12 How Big is the Autism Spectrum? 37:55 The Irish Times Article That Went Viral 44:22 UK vs US: Who Has the Best Roasts? 53:49 The Risk of Being Cringe Cancelled 01:06:00 Why You Shouldn’t Hide Your Ambition 01:23:00 Autism or Sociopathy: Where’s the Line? 01:25:33 Trusting Your Gut Can Be So Hard 01:30:09 Why Women Love Comedy Podcasts 01:39:04 Why Chris is Doing More Hang Episodes 01:44:00 Is This the Most Belfast-Coded Threat? 01:49:32 How Much Would You Sell Your Leg For? 01:56:05 Where to Find Vittorio - Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Get my free Reading List of 100 life-changing books here - https://chriswillx.com/books/ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic here - https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

SPEAKERS

Chris Williamson
host
Host of the Modern Wisdom podcast.
Vittorio Angelone
guest
Stand-up comedian and creator with multiple YouTube comedy specials.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Modern Wisdom, featuring Chris Williamson and Vittorio Angelone, “My Autism Keeps Upsetting People” - Vittorio Angelone explores autism, comedy, and social backlash amid modern cultural conflict dynamics Vittorio explains how a late autism diagnosis reframed his chronic anxiety about accidentally offending people and his reliance on “masking” through scripted social responses.

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