episodic 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!

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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.


]]> S1E6 Peace Corps Niger S1E6 Peace Corps Niger 00:28:32 30e46953-1066-440d-b686-4250536e3f35 Rafe Octagon 6 1 full true https://pod.co/rafe-octagon/s1e6-peace-corps-niger Mon, 18 Apr 2022 14:25:48 +0000 Rafe Octagon Pontificates

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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).

]]> S1E5 Prof. Habou S1E5 Prof. Habou 00:26:36 8f9fac8c-74f2-4934-bbce-e55999602e05 Rafe Octagon 5 1 full true https://pod.co/rafe-octagon/s1e5-prof-habou Sun, 10 Apr 2022 11:28:32 +0000 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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]]> S1E4 Our Rescue Dog Biscuit S1E4 Our Rescue Dog Biscuit 00:13:24 346b2206-5f94-4e06-bda1-b429a55bf4d1 Rafe Octagon 4 1 full true https://pod.co/rafe-octagon/our-rescue-dog-biscuit Sat, 26 Mar 2022 20:28:08 +0000 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.

]]> S1E3 Compulsive Honesty S1E3 Compulsive Honesty 00:09:16 01491fe2-0082-4a22-8eaf-d50df5fdabae Rafe Octagon 3 1 full true https://pod.co/rafe-octagon/compulsive-honesty Sat, 26 Mar 2022 20:10:34 +0000 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.

]]> S1E2 Ego Problems S1E2 Ego Problems 00:10:46 222ae4ab-31d9-431b-9eb5-65b4114bcb6f Rafe Octagon 2 1 full true https://pod.co/rafe-octagon/ego-problems Sat, 26 Mar 2022 19:52:07 +0000 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.

Join us!

]]> S1E1 Rafe's Debut S1E1 Rafe's Debut 00:15:47 be2cfc57-013c-46b0-b7c1-67b94faa315a Rafe Octagon 1 1 full true https://pod.co/rafe-octagon/1-rafes-debut Sat, 26 Mar 2022 19:47:34 +0000