Joe Wells

Joe Wells is a neurodivergent writer, comedian and podcaster. His writing career began 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 speaker.

He has supported Frankie Boyle, Alexei Sayle and Stephen K Amos.

Joe co-hosts the Neurodivergent Moments podcast and, in 2022, his second book, ‘Wired Differently: 30 Neurodivergent People Who You Should Know’ was published.

Before he was a full-time writer and comedian, Joe facilitated a co-production group for young people with SEND which was highlighted as an example of good practice by CQC and OFSTED.

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Type Of Speaker

Comedians Disability Diversity Entertainment Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Hidden Disabilities Mental Health Neurodiversity

More About Joe Wells

Joe Wells is highly respected among his peers, having supported Frankie Boyle, Alexei Sayle, and Stephen K Amos.

In 2020, his stand-up clip Joe Wells on having a non-autistic brother went viral, gaining over 4.5 million views across Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Today, Joe has 160k social media followers.

He embarked on his first solo tour in 2023, selling out venues of up to 300, followed by another successful tour in 2024. Joe also co-hosts the podcast Neurodivergent Moments with Abigoliah Shamaun and regularly speaks on neurodiversity for corporate and charity clients.

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Writing Credits

BBC One: Have I Got News For You (Chair Script)
BBC Three: Quickies, What If We Treated Fly Transformation The Way We Treat Mental Health?
BBC Two: Frankie Boyle’s New World Order
Paper Owl: Pablo: Boy Meets School
Snipple: Woohoos

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TV & Media Appearances

UKTV: Rosie Jones’ Disability Comedy Extravaganza
Channel 4: Jokes Only a Neurodivergent Person Can Tell
BBC Sounds: Access All Areas (Panellist)
Dave: The Comedy Guide To Life
BBC Three: Quickies (The Fly)
BBC Two: Ouch! Storytelling Live (Storyteller)
BBC Two: South Today (Interviewee)

Other Work

Guest comedian on Art Fund: Meet Me at the Museum podcast
Performer for Amnesty International and HumanTV
Guest comedian on What’s Upset You Now

Publications

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Differently Wired: 30 Neurodivergent People Who You Should Know (Jessica Kingsley, 2022)
Touch and Go Joe: An Adolescent’s Experience of OCD (Jessica Kingsley, 2005)

Press Highlights

★★★★ Mervyn Stutter’s Pick of the Fringe
★★★★★ The Edinburgh Reporter – King Of The Autistics
★★★★ Broadway Baby, ThreeWeeks, Chortle, The Guardian, Neurodiverse Review
Praised for combining educational content with relatable, inclusive comedy, appealing to neurodiverse and neurotypical audiences alike.

Awards

Guide Award Winner, Best Comedy: 2013, 2017, 2018
Runner Up: Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year, 2012
Finalist: New Act Of The Year (formerly Hackney Empire), 2011
Winner: Comedy Central Funniest Student, 2010

Joe continues to push boundaries with comedy that is funny, thought-provoking, and socially aware, making him one of the most compelling voices in modern UK comedy.

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Testimonials

His session was the most talked about of the day, and staff were really keen to reflect on what he covered in his talk. He effortlessly combined humour with some very pointed observations that encouraged staff to reflect on their own perceptions of SEND. He was very skilful in how he delivered his message, which meant it really had an impact on those who took part in today’s conference. I thought his session was so excellent that I have already recommended him as a speaker to the Lead SEND advisor in Hertfordshire, so I imagine quite a few of the schools in Hertfordshire will be in contact to book him shortly! – Ashlyns School GBS CLIENT

Milestones Trust Audience Feedback – Joe Wells booked via Great British Speakers

✨“Fantastic!! Such a good choice – very funny, but also speaks to how it feels to be treated as a minority, which I think resonates well. Having him start the day really lifted the mood and set the tone. Excellent.”

✨The resounding response was that Joe went down very well. Aside from being very funny and entertaining, which of course he was, they loved his message about accepting differences, being yourself, and not trying to fit into a box. This really echoes our focus on person-centred care, and we were very pleased to note that this connection was picked up and taken on board by those in attendance, as shown by the feedback provided, so the credit goes to Joe for weaving that into his routine effectively.

✨We’d like to extend a huge thank-you to Joe for coming in and speaking with us – it set a really positive tone at the start of the day, and I think helped people to settle in and engage with the rest of the event.