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
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 30-minute comedy podcast if:
- You have a good sense of humor.
- You can laugh along with Rafe as they reflect on their experiences, making fun of themselves (and not others).
- 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. We will also reflect on how race, sexuality, gender and social justice can mold all of our experiences.
Rafe Octagon Pontificates---join us if you like to laugh!