Rafe Octagon Pontificates

(A Weekly 30-minute Comedy Podcast)

S1E6 Peace Corps Niger

The Peace Corps sends thousands of (mostly young, mostly white) volunteers to countries all over the world every year. Countries with different languages and very different cultural norms. What could possibly go wrong?

Rafe Octagon served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Niger, West Africa for two years. Enjoy the humor as Rafe recounts how they learned things the hard way.

Rafe Octagon Pontificates

(A Weekly Comedy Podcast)

Season 1, Episode 5 Prof. Habou

Rafe reflects on the man who shaped most of their life--their father, Prof. Habou. A man who was brilliant, infuriating and held strong convictions, and sometimes all three at once. Childhood is not for the faint at heart.

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New episodes released weekly (on Saturdays, Pacific time).

Laugh along as Rafe Octagon and Heffalump search for a dog during the pandemic. The only criteria is that the dog be good with cats, but they get a whole lot more than they bargained for!

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Rafe Octagon explores the problem of compulsive honesty--crossing borders, flying after 9/11, and medical and employment forms.

Rafe Octagon Pontificates

A weekly comedy podcast to amuse and entertain you.

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S1E2 Ego Problems

Follow Rafe's journey as they try to "dominate" the local comedy scene.

Also, things not to say in a job interview.

This weekly 30-ish minute comedy podcast covers the journey of Rafe Octagon as a stand-up comedian.

Rafe Octagon Pontificates

      Pontificates (verb)

“To speak or express opinions in a pompous or dogmatic way”

--Merriam-Webster Dictionary

Stand-up comedian Rafe Octagon offers a comedy podcast, reflecting on their personal journey through the mole hills and pitfalls of life.

“Good thing I’m so interesting!” 

--Rafe Octagon

You will enjoy this weekly podcast if:

·     You have a good sense of humor and enjoy the comedy style of self-deprecating storytelling.

·     You understand that topics can range from parachuting (and throwing up in mid-air), to the foibles of cats, to mental health in an increasingly stressed world.   Oh, and don’t forget race, sexuality, gender and social justice. (We live in complex times.)

Rafe Octagon Pontificates---a new episode drops every Saturday.

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