Mike & Vittorio's Guide to Parenting 191. Sheeran (with Jacob Hawley)
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Sep 24, 2026 
Jacob Hawley, a British comedian, writer and political podcaster, joins for wildly chaotic conversations about Shylock, antisemitism and celebrity activism. He recounts a bizarre wedding, a confrontation over stolen school clothes and Arsenal Women’s football as reputation management. Expect arguments over coffee, awkward porn-documentary memories and a sex doll that disrupts family life.
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The Wedding Guest Who Fell For Vittorio
- At Jacob Hawley’s wedding, a bridesmaid described falling for an Irish man who spoke to her as though he hated her.
- The description identified Vittorio Angelone, whose deliberately hostile conversational style somehow created romantic intrigue.
Why Celebrity Activism Gets Buried In Caveats
- The discussion shows how public statements about Israel and Palestine are complicated by accusations of antisemitism, political symbolism, and celebrity missteps.
- Macklemore’s old costume becomes an example of how an apology and context can coexist with legitimate criticism.
Jacob’s Selective Approach To Fighting
- Jacob Hawley explains that he has previously tried to fight a trans man and later physically confronted a homeless man.
- The hosts satirically frame his violence as selective, noting he apparently avoids fighting housed heterosexual men.