About this episode
Abigoliah Schamaun is an American comedian, writer, actor, and podcaster whose open-hearted style has made her one of the most distinctive voices on the UK stand-up circuit. After cutting her teeth in the clubs of New York, she moved to Britain and there steadily built a reputation as a charismatic performer, becoming a popular headliner on the live comedy scene. Alongside her stand-up, she has appeared on shows including Pointless Celebrities, Captive Audience, Outrageously Funny Comedy, and I Live with Models.
More recently, through the podcast Neurodivergent Moments, which she co-hosts with Joe Wells, she has spoken with warmth and candour about ADHD and neurodivergence,. Now, that podcast has inspired a new book, Neurodivergent Moments: Sex, Sunscreen, Turtles and How (Not) to Pack a Suitcase, a funny, personal collection of essays out now.
Abigoliah Schamaun – official site & socials
abigoliah.com – official website
Neurodivergent Moments – the book
Neurodivergent Moments – the podcast
Neurodivergent Moments podcast – Acast
Neurodivergent Moments – Patreon (bonus content)
All British Comedy Explained – the podcast
All British Comedy Explained – official site
All British Comedy Explained – Apple Podcasts
All British Comedy Explained – Spotify
Abigoliah's Perfect Console
Mortal Kombat (1992) – Wikipedia
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Nintendo
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Joe Wells – co-author and podcast co-host
Sea of Thieves – official site
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