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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- and how being unfunny can be a secret power move in a club
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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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