Joe Wells

Rich Wilson and Joe Wells have a lovely chat about the complexities of parenthood, particularly focusing on the challenges and joys of raising children while navigating personal identities, such as autism. Find Joes's tour and online specials on linktree: https://linktr.ee/joewellscomic00:00The Transition to Parenthood06:30Navigating Life with a Newborn09:23The Impact of Parenthood on Personal Identity12:28Autism and Fatherhood15:25The Liberation of Not Caring18:28Admiring Fellow Comedians21:29The Different Levels of Comedy23:26The Writing Process: Embracing Individuality25:31The Art of Storytelling: Spoken vs. Written27:19Comedy and Snobbery: The Mainstream vs. The Underground29:15Navigating Parenthood: The Reality of New Dads32:31The Importance of Support in Parenting36:22The Chaos of Baby Sleep Schedules40:01Generational Parenting: Old vs. New Perspectives42:29The Weight of the World: Parenting in Uncertain Times45:35The Power of Arts and Culture49:34Personal Connections Through Literature and Music53:23The Complexity of Football and Tribalism01:01:13Comedy, Autism, and Personal Narratives Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.