Ep. 286 : “There Aren’t Many Manajems”

Rapha Manajem walks into a bar.  He picks up a microphone. Amidst the deafening roar of mostly oblivious pub-goers, he manages to entertain two or three people. And for some reason, he keeps going back. Now he’s a big shot with a recurring spot at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, opening next week. He also just so happens to be a fellow comrade and passionate Labor volunteer and campaigner, which makes him the perfect guest for us. From an awkward encounter with Chris Bowen, to a somehow even more awkward encounter with Dan Andrews, Rapha’s got plenty of stories.  But it’s not all jokes. Rapha shares his perspective on being “diverse” in Australia, being Jewish in a fraught time, and the absurdity of answering for an identity you didn’t choose.  He also turns the tables on Stephen Donnelly and asks some fantastic questions about campaign organising! We loved this episode, and hope you do too. See Rapha at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival: Bar 1806 169 Exhibition Street, Melbourne 3000 6:15 - 7:05 PM April 9-11, 13, 15-18, 20 CHAPTERS: 00:00 Episode Introduction 01:55 Guest Introduction 11:56 Equality in Schools, Dignity in Work 17:46 Rapha Interviews Stephen on Field Organising 35:55 How Rapha Got Into Comedy 41:37 Rapha’s Act (And Ensuing Thoughts) 59:56 Wrap Up The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au  Support the show New episodes out every Friday. If you like the show leave a comment below or leave us a review on Podchaser: https://bit.ly/36uFbp8 Support the show on Patreon. Follow us on YouTube, Facebook, X, Bluesky, and Instagram.