Finding Raffi

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.

Coming Soon: Finding Fred

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10-15
02:39

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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-22
37:19

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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-29
35:44

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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-05
40:23

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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-12
31:58

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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-19
34:04

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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-26
29:28

Superheroes Aren't Real

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

12-03
31:30

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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-10
29:14

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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-17
37:58

I Like You As You Are

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

12-24
47:06

Coming Soon: Finding Raffi

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01-11
04:03

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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01-13
04:52

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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01-18
38:07

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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01-20
39:30

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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01-25
37:22

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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

02-01
39:33

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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

02-08
40:18

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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

02-15
39:16

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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

02-22
24:11

David Jacobo

As someone that watched Mr. Rogers as a child I thoroughly enjoyed this podcast. He help me understand compicated emotions that at the time I did not understand; which even now I struggle with from time to time. Thank you for making this podcast.

12-27 Reply

J J

I was disbelieving of the comments referring to racial motivations. surely a podcast about Mr. Rodgers supercedes racism? He was against that.... mr. Rogers introduced me to people of color and I loved and accepted him just like he showed me, as true for my life. Then there was a comment/joke made that Mister Rogers is an "acceptable white person" implying that most white people aren't okay? it was a commentary that went on for a few minutes and was apparently funny to The host, while I was severely hurt and offended. That sounds like Reverse Racism to me. Taking a stance to say- "most white people are not okay but Mister Rogers is okay" - saying that like it's funny perpetuates racism among black people. Shame on you for using racismwhere it did not apply. Mr. Rogers always made an effort to be in inclusive!!?? I get the implication that you think that most white people are not good and worthy and mean well ....and that is racist thought process. racism goes multiple directions. Other

07-05 Reply

Robin Boland

I loved every minute of this. I loved the input of the guests and hosts. I found it thought provoking. Those who don't appreciate the perspective of the creators were not listening. Thank you for this be series.

06-15 Reply

Jocelyn Kirby

this is amazing

04-01 Reply

BaffleGab0licious

"Don't worry it has a happy ending" 😂😂😂 oh wow Beth is so funny!!

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