Finding Raffi
by iHeartPodcasts and Fatherly
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.
Episodes
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Like Me And You
In this bonus episode, Chris debriefs with comedian Hari Kondabolu
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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.
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Shake My Sillies Out
Ziggy Marley, Tony Hale, The Happiness Lab’s Dr. Laurie Santos, and Raffi have a playdate.
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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
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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
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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...
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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
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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
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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...
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Superheroes Aren't Real
On failure. On trying again. On doing enough. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Coming Soon: Finding Fred
Are you a good neighbor? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
About this show
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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iHeartPodcasts and Fatherly