{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/339736e5-b21f-4af2-ada6-2d48cb8a1581/6a3047c4cd023694940a59b5?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Joe Wells","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/611ee35c06c05e6c01f40f42/1781548215141-0549dbfc-c8fc-4f77-b03f-31db5eada5bc.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>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 <strong>Night of the Living Tories.</strong> Joe also hosts the podcast <strong>Neurodivergent Moments</strong> with Abigoliah Schamaun, of which their book is out today! We discuss:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>how <strong>performing for a neurodivergent audience</strong> can change the mechanics of live comedy</li><li>the impact <strong>parenthood has on the kind of comedy</strong> you want to make</li><li>how comedy can be a tool for <strong>processing your neurodivergence</strong></li><li><strong>writing a book about OCD</strong> at 15</li><li>how focusing on <strong>personal experiences</strong> stops your material becoming <strong>dated</strong></li><li>the problem with saying “<strong>we're all on the spectrum</strong>”</li><li>and how Joe's viral clip didn't change his approach to making stuff</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Join the Insiders Club at<strong> </strong><a href=\"http://www.patreon.com/ComComPod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Patreon.com/ComComPod</strong></a> where you can instantly <strong>WATCH</strong> the full episode and <strong>get access to exclusive extras</strong> including:</p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>The Dark Room</strong></li><li>how Joe takes <strong>extra beats</strong> to make reveals land harder</li><li><strong>flipping the script</strong> for neurodivergent audiences</li><li>and how <strong>being unfunny</strong> can be a secret power move in a club</li></ul><p><br></p><p>👉 <strong>Sign up to the ComComPod </strong><a href=\"https://www.stuartgoldsmith.com/podcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Mailing List</strong></a><strong> and follow the show on </strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/comcompod/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong>, </strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/comcompod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>YouTube</strong></a><strong> &amp; </strong><a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@comcompod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>TikTok</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Catch Up with Joe: </strong>Joe's book with Abigoliah Schamaun, <a href=\"https://uk.jkp.com/products/neurodivergent-moments\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Neurodivergent Moments</strong></a>, is out today in all good book stores and <a href=\"https://www.livenation.co.uk/joe-wells-tickets-adp1394683\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Joe Wells: Daddy Autism</strong></a> is on tour later this year. Find all the info and more at <a href=\"https://joewells.org.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>joewells.org.uk</strong></a>.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Support our independently produced Podcast from only £3/month at </strong><a href=\"http://www.patreon.com/ComComPod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Patreon.com/ComComPod</strong></a>:</p><p><br></p><p>✅ Instant access to <strong>full video</strong> and <strong>ad-free audio </strong>episodes</p><p>✅ <strong>Exclusive extra content </strong>with Joe</p><p>✅ Early access to new episodes where possible</p><p>✅ Exclusive<strong> membership offerings </strong>including weekly(ish) Stu&amp;As</p><p><br></p><p>PLUS you’ll get access to the <strong>full back catalogue of extras</strong> you can find nowhere else!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Everything I'm up to: </strong>Come and see me <strong>LIVE ON TOUR</strong>, find out all the info and more at <a href=\"http://stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy</strong></a>. Discover my comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at <a href=\"https://www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>stuartgoldsmith.com/climate</strong></a>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Other things</strong>: Comedy promoters, get in touch with <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/amymillercomedy/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Amy Miller</strong></a> and <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/joyellenicole/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Joyelle Nicole Johnson</strong></a>!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Get in touch</strong>: If you’re listening and thinking ‘I’d love to work with ComComPod on getting something out there’ or ‘there’s someone you should absolutely have on’ - drop us an email at <a href=\"mailto:callum@comedianscomedian.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>callum@comedianscomedian.com</strong></a>!</p>","author_name":"Stuart Goldsmith"}