Rafe Octagon Pontificates 2.0
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 her personal journey through the mole hills and pitfalls of life as a queer white woman, who has been a Peace Corps Volunteer, a DV prosecutor, a college professor, and someone who is prone to motion sickness and mixed feelings about everything.
“Good thing I’m so funny!”
--Rafe Octagon
You will enjoy this 30-minute comedy podcast if:
You can laugh along with Rafe as she reflects on her experiences, making fun of herself.
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-out world.
Rafe started on a stand-up comedy journey, but it was stalled for about two years due to various Life Obstacles (which will give a lot of fodder for more jokes!).
On Thurs, Feb. 5, 2026, Rafe got back in the saddle, signing up for a stand-up comedy open mic. THE COMEDY JOURNEY CONTINUES!!
Rafe Octagon Pontificates---join us if you like to laugh!
Publisher
Rafe Octagon, Stand-Up Comedian
Category
comedy · comedy · health & fitness · society & culture
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.
10 Apr 2022
S1E5 Prof. Habou
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.
Please SUBSCRIBE to this comedy podcast on any of the main podcast directories (Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Acast, Pocket Casts, etc.). If you have a moment, we would appreciate it if you LEAVE AN HONEST REVIEW of our podcast.
New episodes released weekly (on Saturdays, Pacific time).
26 Mar 2022
S1E4 Our Rescue Dog Biscuit
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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26 Mar 2022
S1E3 Compulsive Honesty
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.
Please leave an honest review.
26 Mar 2022
S1E2 Ego Problems
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.
26 Mar 2022
S1E1 Rafe's Debut
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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