Neurodivergent Moments
Joe Wells and Abigoliah Schamaun
Ever walk into a room and immediately forget why you’re there? Or get confused when someone is surprised you’ve taken what they said literally?Comedians, Abigoliah Schamaun and Joe Wells do, and so do their guests, and these Neurodivergent Moments shine a light into the world of our diverse minds. Each episode, ADHD Abigoliah and Autistic Joe, speak to a guest with a neurodivergence about their divergence, life, career and how they navigate the neurotypical society we live in.Lighthearted, sincere and insightful, Neurodivegent Moments is a journey into the diverse world of our differently wired brains and the people who own them. ADHD, Autism, OCD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Borderline Personality Disorder and more are all topics of conversation. The Neurodivergent Moments Podcast has been featured at Latitude Festival and in Readers Digest and makes its debut at The London Podcast Festival on 14 September 2023.Follow the Podcast on Twitter and Instagram: @ndm_podcastSubscribe to Patreon for Bonus Content:https://www.patreon.com/neurodivergentmomentspodIf you've had a Neurodivergent moment you're happy to share with us then email neurodivergentmomentspod@gmail.com (let us know if you'd like to be anonymous)Follow us on social mediaAbigoliah - @abigoliahJoe - @joewellscomic (except Instagram where he's @joewellscomedian)Logo Design by: @bellefiik (insta)Music by Savan De Paul check out their work on Bandcamp! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 11, 2025 • 59min
BONUS!! All British Comedy explained
A little peak at Abigoliah's new Podcast: ALL BRITISH COMEDY EXPLAINED: Monty Python's Flying Circus Explained.The seminal comedy show which ran for 45 episodes between 1969 and 1974 on BBC1 (first three series) and BBC2 (final series). It made stars of writer-performers Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin and animator Terry Gilliam. We watched series two, episode two and series three, episode ten.Here’s a long list of social media systems where you can find the podcast and us.The podcastallbritishcomedy@gmail.comhttps://allbritishcomedy.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@AllBritishComedyExplainedhttps://www.instagram.com/britishcomedypodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@britishcomedypodhttps://bsky.app/profile/allbritishcomedy.bsky.socialhttps://www.threads.com/@britishcomedypodhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/allbritishcomedyAbigoliah Schamaunhttps://abigoliah.comhttps://www.youtube.com/Abigoliahhttps://www.instagram.com/abigoliahhttps://www.tiktok.com/@abigoliahTom Salinskyhttps://tomsalinsky.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/tomsalinskyhttps://www.instagram.com/tomsalinskyhttps://www.tiktok.com/@tomsalinsky1972https://bsky.app/profile/tomsalinsky.bsky.socialhttps://www.threads.com/@tomsalinskyJoin us next time for The Young Ones. We’ll be watching series one, episode two Oil, and series two, episode one, Bambi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 2, 2025 • 54min
S08E03 Optimism with Suzi Payton
This week's guest is comedian, speaker and writer Suzi Payton. Suzi has a new book out which we can fully endorse (Joe Endorses it so much his name is on the back cover), you can buy it here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DP1X6FZK?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_9QSCY8FA7P8JK7G2HY66&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_9QSCY8FA7P8JK7G2HY66&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_9QSCY8FA7P8JK7G2HY66&bestFormat=true&previewDohEventScheduleTesting=CFor everything else Suzi related go to her website here: https://suzipayton.com/Also check out Joe's tour which starts tonight, tickets are on sale here but be quick as some dates are already selling out!:https://www.livenation.co.uk/artist-joe-wells-1394683There's a longer version of this podcast and a LOAD of extras from previous series available at www.patreon.com/neurodivergentmomentspod This show can only exist because of our Patreon supporters so, if you can afford it, please do consider a monthly donation.If you've had a Neurodivergent moment you're happy to share with us then email neurodivergentmomentspod@gmail.comMusic by Savan De Paul check out their work on Bandcamp!Audio and Visual Production: Oliver Farrow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 19, 2025 • 56min
S08E02 Queerness and neurodivergence with Ellen Jones
Our guest this week is writer and activist Ellen JonesEllen has a book out called Outrage! But it here: https://www.gaystheword.co.uk/product-page/outrage-by-ellen-jonesAlso check out Joe's tour which starts next month, tickets are on sale here:https://www.livenation.co.uk/artist-joe-wells-1394683There's a longer version of this podcast and a LOAD of extras from previous series available at www.patreon.com/neurodivergentmomentspod This show can only exist because of our Patreon supporters so, if you can afford it, please do consider a monthly donation.If you've had a Neurodivergent moment you're happy to share with us then email neurodivergentmomentspod@gmail.comMusic by Savan De Paul check out their work on Bandcamp!Audio and Visual Production: Oliver Farrow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 4, 2025 • 1h 1min
S08E01 Words with Marcus Brigstocke
After a (too long) summer break we are back with a new series!Our guest this week is an absolute legend of British comedy - Marcus Brigstocke.Marcus is dyslexic and we talked to him about our joint love of words.If you enjoyed this then do check out Marcus on tour doing his new show, Vitruvian Mango. You can buy tickets here: https://www.offthekerb.com/on-tour/?otk_artist=Marcus+Brigstocke&otk_postcode=&otk_date=Also check out Joe's tour which starts next month, tickets are on sale here:https://www.livenation.co.uk/artist-joe-wells-1394683There's a longer version of this podcast and a LOAD of extras from previous series available at www.patreon.com/neurodivergentmomentspod This show can only exist because of our Patreon supporters so, if you can afford it, please do consider a monthly donation.If you've had a Neurodivergent moment you're happy to share with us then email neurodivergentmomentspod@gmail.comMusic by Savan De Paul check out their work on Bandcamp!Audio and Visual Production: Oliver Farrow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 19, 2025 • 1h 6min
S07E08 Support in Schools with Heidi Mavir
It's the final episode of the series/season and we have a fantastic guest in Heidi Mavir.We talked about her experiences as a neurodivergent parent of a neurodivergent child as well as her work supporting parents to ensure that their children have the right support in their education.Heidi has written a book for parents of neurodivergent children called Your Child's Not Broken. Available in all good (and some bad) bookshops.Follow Heidi on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/seNDSupportAlso check out Joe's tour (including a London date next month), tickets are on sale here:https://www.livenation.co.uk/artist-joe-wells-1394683Rate, Review and Subscribe and we'll see you again in two weeks with a wonderful special guest or if you can't wait two weeks there'll be a bonus episode on our Patreon next week (www.patreon.com/neurodivergentmomentspod ).If you've had a Neurodivergent moment you're happy to share with us then email neurodivergentmomentspod@gmail.comMusic by Savan De Paul check out their work on Bandcamp! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 5, 2025 • 1h 34min
S07E07 Compassion with Kemah Bob
We're back with a fantastic interview with Kemah Bob. We talk about compasson but also get sidetracked by making the bed.Kemah has her own podcast 'Icebergs' check it out wherever you get podcasts!Also check out Joe's tour, tickets are on sale here:https://www.livenation.co.uk/artist-joe-wells-1394683Rate, Review and Subscribe and we'll see you again in two weeks with a wonderful special guest or if you can't wait two weeks there'll be a bonus episode on our Patreon next week (www.patreon.com/neurodivergentmomentspod ).If you've had a Neurodivergent moment you're happy to share with us then email neurodivergentmomentspod@gmail.comMusic by Savan De Paul check out their work on Bandcamp! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 22, 2025 • 1h 2min
S07E06 Teaching with Faye Treacy
We're back together with a new episode and a fantastic guest in Faye Treacy.If you enjoyed this interview then why not have a read of Faye's substack: https://fayetreacy.substack.com/archive?sort=newAlso check out Joe and Abigoliah's tours, tickets are on sale here:Joe: https://www.livenation.co.uk/artist-joe-wells-1394683Abigoliah: https://abigoliah.com/tourRate, Review and Subscribe and we'll see you again in two weeks with a wonderful special guest or if you can't wait two weeks there'll be a bonus episode on our Patreon next week (www.patreon.com/neurodivergentmomentspod ).If you've had a Neurodivergent moment you're happy to share with us then email neurodivergentmomentspod@gmail.comMusic by Savan De Paul check out their work on Bandcamp! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 8, 2025 • 52min
S07E05 Dancing with Sharifa Butterfly
Joe takes the helm for this episode as Abigoliah is on tour. Luckily we recorded the interview with Sharifa Butterfly weeks ago and she was fantastic.Check out Sharifa's work on instagram @SharifaButterfly or on Tiktok where she is @Sharifa_ButterflyAlso check out Joe and Abigoliah's tours, tickets are on sale here:Joe: https://www.livenation.co.uk/artist-joe-wells-1394683Abigoliah: https://abigoliah.com/tourRate, Review and Subscribe and we'll see you again in two weeks with a wonderful special guest or if you can't wait two weeks there'll be a bonus episode on our Patreon next week (www.patreon.com/neurodivergentmomentspod ).If you've had a Neurodivergent moment you're happy to share with us then email neurodivergentmomentspod@gmail.comMusic by Savan De Paul check out their work on Bandcamp! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 24, 2025 • 1h 20min
S07E04 I Am Chaos with Nick Helm
We're back with comedian, actor and musician Nick Helm!Nick gave us such great insight into his process and how he has made peace with the chaos.Check out Nick's new music and tour at www.nick-helm.co.uk or follow him on Instagram @TheNickHelmAlso check out Joe and Abigoliah's tours, tickets are on sale here:Joe: https://www.livenation.co.uk/artist-joe-wells-1394683Abigoliah: https://abigoliah.com/tourRate, Review and Subscribe and we'll see you again in two weeks with a wonderful special guest or if you can't wait two weeks there'll be a bonus episode on our Patreon next week (www.patreon.com/neurodivergentmomentspod ).If you've had a Neurodivergent moment you're happy to share with us then email neurodivergentmomentspod@gmail.comMusic by Savan De Paul check out their work on Bandcamp! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 10, 2025 • 1h 11min
S07E03 Loneliness with Kev Mud
What a treat this episode is! Our guest is the hilarious Kev Mud who speaks to us so honestly and eloquently about his experiences of homelessness, addiction and getting into an argument with a sword swallower.Check out Kev's work here: https://www.kevmud.com/Also check out Joe and Abigoliah's tours next year, tickets are on sale here:Joe: https://www.livenation.co.uk/artist-joe-wells-1394683Abigoliah: https://abigoliah.com/tourRate, Review and Subscribe and we'll see you again in two weeks with a wonderful special guest or if you can't wait two weeks there'll be a bonus episode on our Patreon next week (www.patreon.com/neurodivergentmomentspod ).If you've had a Neurodivergent moment you're happy to share with us then email neurodivergentmomentspod@gmail.comMusic by Savan De Paul check out their work on Bandcamp! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
