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Finding Raffi

iHeartPodcasts and Fatherlywww.iheart.com
Raffi Cavoukian is a magical musician. His songs, like “Baby Beluga” and “Down by the Bay,” have wordplay and rhyme schemes that are as crowd-pleasing as they come — sweet, silly sing-alongs for kids and adults alike. But his work is anything but simple. Much like the folk singers who inspired him, a radical philosophy underscores all that he does. In "Finding Raffi,” comedian, writer, and podcaster Chris Garcia takes us on a journey through a 10-part series tracing Raffi’s life from aspiring folk singer to international kids’ superstar to outspoken activist for climate action and a child-centric world. Produced in partnership with Rococo Punch.
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Episodes

Like Me And You

In this bonus episode, Chris debriefs with comedian Hari Kondabolu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 29, 202226 minSeason 2Ep. 11

The Happier We'll Be

Raffi, Lindsay Munroe, and Beluga Grads Chris Hayes and Meena Harris reflect on the legacy of the man behind the little white whale on the go. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 15, 202233 minSeason 2Ep. 10

Shake My Sillies Out

Ziggy Marley, Tony Hale, The Happiness Lab’s Dr. Laurie Santos, and Raffi have a playdate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 08, 202229 minSeason 2Ep. 9

I Wonder If I’m Growing

Meet the Camerons, a family that dedicated itself to making sure their daughter was always seen and heard, and who planted the seeds for Raffi’s future work. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 01, 202226 minSeason 2Ep. 8

All I Really Need

What if we didn’t put adults first? What if our policies and laws and individual actions were all for the kids? Raffi and Dr. Sharna Olfman describe a utopian vision. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 22, 202223 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Evergreen Everblue

What happens when Raffi takes a break from making children’s music and rolls out a protest album for adults? Guests in this episode: Dorian Lynskey , author of “33 Revolutions Per Minute: A History of Protest Songs” Philippe Cousteau, conservationist, filmmaker and co-founder of EarthEco International M. Sanjayan , CEO of Conservation International Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 15, 202233 minSeason 2Ep. 6

David And Severn

Meet David Suzuki and Severn Cullis-Suzuki, the father-daughter duo who opened Raffi’s eyes to the greatest crisis of our time. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 08, 202233 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Thanks A Lot

When fame and fortune aren't enough, Raffi commits to protecting his innocent audience. Guests in this episode: Susan Linn , psychologist, author of Consuming Kids , and founder of Campaign for Commercial-Free Childhood Michael Creber , Grammy-nominated musician and composer Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 01, 202232 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Singable Songs For The Very Young

How a musical experiment became the most iconic kids’ album of all time. Guests in this episode: Ken Whiteley , award-winning multi-instrumentalist and producer Bert Simpson , senior associate at Troubadour Records Dr. Patricia Shehan Campbell , University of Washington School of Music Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 25, 202230 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Impressions Of Armenia

What do you owe your parents? What do you owe your country? What do you owe yourself? Guests in this episode: Dr. Shushan Karapetian, University of Southern California’s Institute of Armenian Studies Chris Bohjalian , best-selling author John Lacey, steel guitarist From Fatherly and iHeartRadio, in partnership with Rococo Punch. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 20, 202233 minSeason 2Ep. 2

The More We Get Together

Meet Raffi: Singer, philosopher, children’s champion, and fierce advocate for peace, happiness, and lifelong respect. From Fatherly and iHeartRadio, in partnership with Rococo Punch. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 18, 202231 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Excerpt: The Magic and Might of Raffi

Raffi is a captivating performer with the ability to hold an audience in the palm of his hands — even when it’s a roomful of distractible, temperamental kids. This clip from an upcoming episode of “Finding Raffi” offers a sample of this artist in action. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 13, 20225 min

Coming Soon: Finding Raffi

Do you feel respected for who you are and what you believe in? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 11, 20224 min

I Like You As You Are

On roller skating. On neighbor-hood. On love. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 24, 201942 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Help the Helpers

On being your best self. On the least of these. On the virtues of a cup of tea. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 17, 201933 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Christof

On growing up in the USSR. On loneliness and magic. On seeing and being seen. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 10, 201924 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Superheroes Aren't Real

On failure. On trying again. On doing enough. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 03, 201927 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Kamau

On making TV that matters. On being vulnerable on screen. On doing the actual work. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 26, 201924 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Invisible to the Eye

On playing to the peanut gallery. On make believe. On what is essential, and where to find it. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 19, 201930 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Beth

On phone calls with King Friday. On commencement speeches. On where to find answers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 12, 201924 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Break, Don't Bend

On not talking about it. On jocks. On talking about it. On religion. On feeling feelings. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 05, 201936 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Feed the Fish

On kiddie pools and racism. On sharing a towel with Officer Clemmons. On how to say, and not to say, I love you. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 29, 201931 minSeason 1Ep. 2

A Genius of Empathy

On bad days and bathtubs. On assassination and puppetry. On the mad that you feel. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 22, 201933 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Coming Soon: Finding Fred

Are you a good neighbor? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 15, 20193 min
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