Joe Wells
Joe Wells is a neurodivergent writer, comedian and podcaster. His writing career began at the age of 15 when his first book, Touch and Go Joe, about his experiences of OCD was published, since then he has made a name for himself as a stand up comic, writer and podcaster. He performs regularly at clubs like The Comedy Store, Glee, Komedia, and The Forge and has supported Frankie Boyle, Alexei Sayle and Stephen K Amos. In 2020 Joe went viral with his stand up clip 'Joe Wells on having a non-autistic brother' which gained over 5 million views across Twitter, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. With more videos gaining views in the millions Joe now has over 150k followers across platforms. Joe co-hosts the Neurodivergent Moments podcast which has had guests including Rufus Hound, Marcus Brigstock and Ed Byrne. In 2021 Joe’s second book was published. Wired Differently, is a book for young adults about Neurodivergent people.
In 2026, his new book, co-written with comedian Abigoliah Schamaun, Neurodivergent Moments: Sex, Sunscreen, Turtles And How (not) To Pack A Suitcase, was published. Neurodivergent Moments (the book) was featured on the RHLSTP podcast and received endorsements from Deborah Frances-White, Frankie Boyle, Robin Ince and Shappi Khorsandi. Joe has also contributed jokes to Is It A Superpower? an audio sitcom starring Patton Oswalt, Fred Armisen and Penn Jillette.
Joe regularly tours and has sold thousands of tickets to his solo shows. Two of his previous tour shows are available to watch for free online here: https://www.youtube.com/@joewellscomic
Joe has written for children’s cartoons The Woohoos (Milkshake) and Pablo: Next Level (BBC/RTE/Crayola) and has spoken about comedy writing at the 2025 Children’s Media Conference in Sheffield.
In 2026 Joe received an honorary fellowship from The University Of Portsmouth for his work as a comedian, author and neurodiversity advocate.
Joe regularly performs comedy and gives talks about neurodiversity for corporate clients including Amazon, Deutsche Bank, Milestones Trust, NEU, and JustEat.
Writing
Pablo: Next Level, BBC/RTE/Crayola, Paper Owl Films (2026)
The Woohoo’s, Milkshake!, Snipple Originals (2023-present)
Have I Got News For You, Chairs Script, BBC One, Hat Trick
Frankie Boyle’s New World Order, BBC Two, Zeppotron (2022)
What If We Treated Fly Transformation The Way We Treat Mental Health?, BBC Three Quickies (2019)
Daily Tism, Turtle Canyon Media
It’s A Superpower?, Daily Tism and Andrew Hickey
TV
UKTV, Rosie Jones’ Disability Comedy Extravaganza.
BBC Sounds Access All Areas - Panelist
The Comedy Guide To Life, Dave Social Media
BBC Three Quickies, What If We Treated Fly Transformation The Way We Treat Mental Health? - The Fly
BBC Two, Ouch! Storytelling Live - Storyteller
BBC Two, South Today - Interviewee
Podcasts
Everything Is Fine (Pilot), Blackleaf Films
Art Fund, Meet Me At The Museum
Live at The Comedy Store
RHLSTP
Insane in the Men Brain
The Daily Tism
Amnesty International, HumanTV
Books
Neurodivergent Moments: Sex, Sunscreen, Turtles and How (not) to Pack a Suitcase, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2026
Differently Wired: 30 Neurodivergent People Who You Should Know, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2022
Touch and Go Joe: An Adolescents experience of OCD, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2005
Praise for Neurodivergent Moments; Sex, Sunscreen, Turtles and how (not) to pack a suitcase.
“I loved this book! It's very funny, disarmingly honest, and full of heart. Enjoy both insight and validation via the brilliantly wired minds of two top comedians.” - Shappi Khorsandi
“Charming, moving, funny stories from the lives of two talented neurodivergent artists. Highly relatable if you're neuro-atypical. Eye opening & empathy building for everyone else.” - Deborah Frances-White
"A fantastic introduction to what it's like to be neurodivergent: funny; interesting; and free from the preconceptions and cliche that have built up around the subject." - Frankie Boyle
“if you feel the world does not seem to run to your own beat, if you feel your mind is not connecting the way others expect, if you believe you spend too much energy hiding who you really are, then this book is the social club you need” – Robin Ince
“A funny, comforting, and hopeful companion” – Suzi Ruffell
“an honest, funny and refreshingly un-self-helpy portrait of neurodivergent life” – TeenLibrarian.co.uk
“This is the kind of book you dip into for “just one chapter” and suddenly realise you’ve read half of it. It’s witty, affectionate and wonderfully human.” – WomenTalking.co.uk
“This book refuses the usual clichés. It made me laugh out loud and realise that I do that too!” – FlushTheFashion.com
“It’s funny, yes. But it’s also quietly radical.” – In-Common.co.uk
Press
‘Joe Wells presents a mischievous, intelligent show about identity and representation with some exquisitely tuned, often very funny routines…a fine bit of writing and performance’ The Scotsman
★★★★ ‘if you’re Autistic, I would highly recommend that you go and see this show – you’re going to love it. If you’re not Autistic, I need you to go and see this show’ North West End
★★★★★ ‘a Fringe-must-see’ Neurodiverse Review
i Newspaper The festivals best 10 comedy acts chosen by comedians
‘Great rhythm, a very high gag rate, and some wicked misdirections.’ Chortle
"He handles heavy topics with the care they require and shows comedy doesn’t need to harm people: indeed, it’s all the better for not doing so." ThreeWeeks
★★★★ “Blessed with a natural comic timing, Wells has a remarkable gift of laying it down to the audience with confidence and integrity. This show is a genuine hidden treasure of the Fringe and Wells is much more than the usual fist-in-the-air outrage merchant. Clever, insightful and funny, well structured jokes are set up and delivered intelligently and candidly. Top stuff.” Chortle
"Bold, cutting and, at times, ruthless." Brighton Argus
"I should tell you that he is “one to watch for the future”, but honestly, he’s more than that he is one to watch now." We Love Brighton
"Wells is set to go far with this level of quality in new material." Total Politics
"A tight and confident set with some exceedingly clever moments." Fest
"A star of the future. Some of the most surprising and thought-provoking material coming from any comedian” The Guardian
