Finding Raffi
52 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4.2K ratingsRaffi 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
March 29, 2022 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBIn this bonus episode, Chris debriefs with comedian Hari Kondabolu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Happier We'll Be
March 15, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBRaffi, 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.
Shake My Sillies Out
March 08, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBZiggy Marley, Tony Hale, The Happiness Lab’s Dr. Laurie Santos, and Raffi have a playdate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I Wonder If I’m Growing
March 01, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBMeet 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.
8: I Wonder If I’m Growing
March 01, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutesMeet 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
All I Really Need
February 22, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBWhat 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.
7: All I Really Need
February 22, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutesWhat 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
Evergreen Everblue
February 15, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBWhat 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.
6: Evergreen Everblue
February 15, 2022 10:00 - 40 minutesWhat 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
David And Severn
February 08, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBMeet 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.
5. David And Severn
February 08, 2022 10:00 - 41 minutesMeet 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
4. Thanks A Lot
February 01, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutesWhen 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
Thanks A Lot
February 01, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBWhen 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.
Singable Songs For The Very Young
January 25, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBHow 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.
3. Singable Songs For The Very Young
January 25, 2022 10:00 - 37 minutesHow 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
2. Impressions Of Armenia
January 20, 2022 10:00 - 41 minutesWhat 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
Impressions Of Armenia
January 20, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBWhat 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.
1. The More We Get Together
January 18, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutesMeet 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
The More We Get Together
January 18, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBMeet 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.
Excerpt: The Magic and Might of Raffi
January 13, 2022 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.53 MBRaffi 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.
Coming Soon: Finding Raffi
January 11, 2022 10:00 - 4 minutes - 3.79 MBDo 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.
10: I Like You As You Are
December 24, 2019 08:00 - 48 minutesOn roller skating. On neighbor-hood. On love. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Finding Fred: I Like You As You Are
December 24, 2019 08:00 - 47 minutesOn roller skating. On neighbor-hood. On love. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
I Like You As You Are
December 24, 2019 08:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBOn 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.
Help the Helpers
December 17, 2019 08:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBOn 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.
9: Help the Helpers
December 17, 2019 08:00 - 39 minutesOn 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
Finding Fred: Help the Helpers
December 17, 2019 08:00 - 38 minutesOn 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
Christof
December 10, 2019 08:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBOn 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.
Finding Fred: Christof
December 10, 2019 08:00 - 29 minutesOn 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
8: Christof
December 10, 2019 08:00 - 30 minutesOn 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
Superheroes Aren't Real
December 03, 2019 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBOn 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.
7: Superheroes Aren't Real
December 03, 2019 08:00 - 33 minutesOn failure. On trying again. On doing enough. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Finding Fred: Superheroes Aren't Real
December 03, 2019 08:00 - 31 minutesOn failure. On trying again. On doing enough. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
6: Kamau
November 26, 2019 08:00 - 31 minutesOn 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
Finding Fred: Kamau
November 26, 2019 08:00 - 29 minutesOn 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
Kamau
November 26, 2019 08:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBOn 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.
5: Invisible to the Eye
November 19, 2019 08:00 - 36 minutesOn 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
Invisible to the Eye
November 19, 2019 08:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBOn 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.
Finding Fred: Invisible to the Eye
November 19, 2019 08:00 - 34 minutesOn 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
Beth
November 12, 2019 08:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBOn 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.
Finding Fred: Beth
November 12, 2019 08:00 - 32 minutesOn phone calls with King Friday. On commencement speeches. On where to find answers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
4: Beth
November 12, 2019 08:00 - 35 minutesOn phone calls with King Friday. On commencement speeches. On where to find answers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Break, Don't Bend
November 05, 2019 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBOn 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.
Finding Fred: Break, Don't Bend
November 05, 2019 08:00 - 40 minutesOn 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
3: Break, Don't Bend
November 05, 2019 08:00 - 42 minutesOn 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
Feed the Fish
October 29, 2019 07:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBOn 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.
Finding Fred: Feed the Fish
October 29, 2019 07:00 - 35 minutesOn 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
2: Feed the Fish
October 29, 2019 07:00 - 37 minutesOn 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
1: A Genius of Empathy
October 22, 2019 07:00 - 39 minutesOn 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
A Genius of Empathy
October 22, 2019 07:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBOn 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.