Joe Wells is known best for his shows exploring mental health and his neurodiversity being autistic, while before that he first made his name as a political comedian with shows like Night of the Living Tories. Joe also hosts the podcast Neurodivergent Moments with Abigoliah Schamaun, of which their book is out today! We discuss:

how performing for a neurodivergent audience can change the mechanics of live comedy
the impact parenthood has on the kind of comedy you want to make
how comedy can be a tool for processing your neurodivergence
writing a book about OCD at 15
how focusing on personal experiences stops your material becoming dated
the problem with saying “we're all on the spectrum”
and how Joe's viral clip didn't change his approach to making stuff

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The Dark Room
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flipping the script for neurodivergent audiences
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Catch Up with Joe: Joe's book with Abigoliah Schamaun, Neurodivergent Moments, is out today in all good book stores and Joe Wells: Daddy Autism is on tour later this year. Find all the info and more at joewells.org.uk.

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