
Raff's Brain
A show about things that are interesting to @RobRaffety.
Episodes
103 episodes
Raff's Brain #104: Drive & Jive - A Return to the Yog Life (from the 26201)!
In this solo Walk & Talk episode, Rob Raffety checks in from Buckhannon, West Virginia, reflecting on family, fitness, and the fight against father time. Unable to hit his usual hot yoga studio, Rob dusts off an old habit—the y...
•
14:39

Raff's Brain #102: Riffin' with Raff feat. Matt Brady, Epic Donut Debate! 🍩
What starts with a tweet and a copy of 12½ by Gary Vaynerchuk turns into a cross-state donut taste test between two new friends: host Rob Raffety and guest Matt Brady.Matt, a self-proclaimed foodie with a culinary backgro...
•
36:38

Raff's Brain #103: Hot Yoga Problems - YOGA ACTION in BUCKHANNON, WV!
When Rob returns to his hometown of Buckhannon, WV, he discovers something unexpected: yoga is alive and well in rural America. In this off-brand (but 100% heartwarming) episode, Rob navigates small-town bulletin boards, unfamiliar cla...
•
14:53

Raff's Brain #101 - HOT YOGA PROBLEMS - Substitute Yogi likes LONG HOLD & my SHAVASANA AWAKENING!
After a two-week hiatus filled with personal chaos and West Virginia misadventures, Rob returns to the hot yoga studio—and walks right into a substitute-led slow flow class.What follows is a sweaty odyssey through extended poses, skipped...
•
7:22

Raff's Brain #99: Riffin' with Raff feat. CODE H on ACTION FIGS, COMICS, & ADULT MONEY NOSTALGIA!
Riffin’ with Raff is back with Episode 99, and Rob welcomes three-time guest and hometown legend Cody Hollen for a nostalgia-fueled conversation recorded live at CJ Maggie’s in Buckhannon, WV.They dig into the golden age of GI Joe...
•
31:12

Raff’s Brain #98: Drive and Jive - The THREE-LEGGED CAT SAGA! 🐱
🐱 The THREE-LEGGED CAT Who Defied the Odds! | Raff’s Brain Drive & Jive!🎙️ WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A CAT DISAPPEARS FOR MONTHS… AND RETURNS WITH A SHOCKING TWIST?In this episode of Drive & Jive, I take you o...
•
37:10

Raff's Brain #97: Hot Yoga Problems - Grip, Slip & Sweat Tested!
In this Hot Yoga Problems episode, Rob Raffety previews an exciting (and totally unnecessary) new experiment—the Hot Yoga Towel Challenge! After years of dedication to one reliable brand, he’s throwing caution to the wind and ...
•
11:45

Raff's Brain #96: Hot Yoga Problems - The Great YOGA TOWEL SHOWDOWN!!
🎙 Hot Yoga Problems #TowelTalk 🎙It’s an afternoon yoga session, and that means maximum energy – thanks to coffee, blood pressure meds, and a CorePower Yoga class that nearly annihilated me. But today’s real hot yog...
•
12:08

Raff's Brain #95: Hot Yoga Problems - HEADSTANDS ACROSS AMERICA!!
Rob is feeling the yoga energy today! In this episode of Hot Yoga Problems, he shares his latest class experience, where he absolutely crushed it. With an early arrival, prime mat positioning, and a friendly chat with the inst...
•
9:20

Raff's Brain #94: Hot Yoga Problems - 🎶 WE HAVE A THEME SONG!! 🎶
🎶 Ep. 94 - Hot Yoga Problems: The Theme Song EpisodeWe did it, folks! Hot Yoga Problems officially has a theme song, thanks to a listener who took the idea and ran with it. Rob dives into the song’s creation, the power ...
•
19:02

Raff's Brain #93: DRIVE & JIVE - Waxing Philosophical: A Car Wash Confessional!
Welcome to the inaugural episode of Drive & Jive, the latest segment on Raff’s Brain! Today, I take you along for a spontaneous drive to the car wash while discussing the quirks of car culture, the economics of car washes,...
•
43:06

Raff's Brain #92: Hot Yoga Problems - OPTIMAL FLOW - MORNING OR AFTERNOON?!
Hot Yoga Problems: Morning vs. Afternoon YogaDescription:Rob is back with another sweaty saga, this time questioning the optimal time for yoga practice. Is morning yoga still king, or has the afternoon session unlocked ...
•
10:19

Raff's Brain #91: Hot Yoga Problems - YIN YOGA AGONY, SUFFERING, & REGRET!
Hot Yoga Problems - The Agony of Yin YogaEpisode Summary:Rob’s back with another hot yoga struggle, and this time it’s Yin Yoga—aka Core Restore, but don’t let the name fool you. What was supposed to be a resto...
•
9:42

Raff's Brain #90: Hot Yoga Problems - CAT COW CHAOS & The 20-Class Yoga Gauntlet!
Episode Title: Cat-Cow Chaos & The 20-Class Yoga GauntletEpisode Summary: Rob takes on an intense afternoon hot yoga class, and it’s a struggle. Unlike his usual early morning sessions, this one hits different—harder, s...
•
8:46

Raff's Brain #89: Riffin' with Raff feat. Cody Hollen, West Virginia Roller Hockey Legend!
In this nostalgic and entertaining episode of Riffin’ with Raff, Rob Raffety is joined by his childhood friend Cody Hollen (aka Code H) as they reminisce about their shared love of hockey, growing up in Buckhannon, WV, and the memories...
•
22:24

Raff's Brain #88: Hot Yoga Problems - The Great Hot Yoga Locker Hallway Showdown! 🔥🚪😩
Trapped in Sweat: The Great Hot Yoga Locker Room Showdown! 🔥🚪😩Hot yoga is already a struggle—sweat, pain, regret—but escaping the locker room? That’s a whole other challenge. Why do people treat the locker area like a pe...
•
9:58

Raff's Brain #87: Hot Yoga Problems - Pentacle, Pentagram, Starfish, da Vinci - this pose SUCKS!
🔥 Hot Yoga Problems: Can I Survive 20 Sessions in 30 Days?Today was a rare win—my third consecutive day of hot yoga, and I didn’t get completely wrecked. The challenge? 20 classes in 30 days. The reality? I’m behind, and Co...
•
8:29

Raff's Brain #86: Hot Yoga Problems - The Eternal Quest for Breath!
Episode Summary:Breathing: it seems simple—until you try doing it correctly in a hot yoga class. In this episode, we explore the challenge of syncing breath with movement, particularly during the grueling Sun B sequence. Our host sha...
•
9:29

Raff's Brain #85: Riffin' with Raff feat. Grauben Lara (@GraubenLara) YouTube Economics Influencer!
Raff's Brain - Riffin' with Raff The YouTube Experiment: Lessons in Growth & Storytelling feat. @GraubenLaraDescription:🎙️ How do you grow a YouTube channel from scratch? In this episode of Riffin’ ...
•
13:44

Raff's Brain #84: Hot Yoga Problems - SICK FLOW - Sniffers, Coughers, Weezers, & Sneezers!
Hot Yoga Problems: The Studio Turns into a Sick Ward 🤒🔥Description:It’s mid-February, and the yoga studio has turned into a germ-fest! In this episode of Hot Yoga Problems, I share my latest class experience—...
•
8:51

Raff's Brain #83: Pound Foolish - New Show About Weight Loss Drama! PILOT EPISODE!!
Raff's Brain: Pound Foolish - The Journey Begins - PILOT EPISODE! Welcome to Pound Foolish, the latest stream of Raff’s Brain content! This is where I document my ongoing struggle to lose weight, get healthier, and t...
•
25:01

Raff's Brain #82: Riffin' with Raff feat. Mallory Moss, Stick Shift, Lax, & Too Much Butt Crack!
Riffin’ with Raff feat. Mallory Moss | Driving, Lacrosse & Life Updates🚗 Buckle up! In this episode of Riffin’ with Raff, my number one returning guest, Mallory Moss, is back for her fifth appearance! ...
•
16:39

Raff's Brain #81: Riffin' with Raff feat. Daniel Francis (@growing_daniel)!
Riffin’ with Raff feat. Dan Francis – From Policy Summaries to Police AutomationIn this episode of Raff's Brain: Riffin’ with Raff, Rob sits down with Dan Francis, tech entrepreneur, Y Combinator alum, and the foun...
•
14:14

Raff's Brain #80: Hot Yoga Problems - My Hometown Needs a Studio! 🆘
Description:What happens when a dedicated hot yoga addict travels to a town with no yoga studio? A full-blown crisis. This week, I’m heading back to my hometown—where hot yoga is nonexistent—and I’m wondering: Should I s...
•
8:10

Raff's Brain #79: Riffin' with Raff feat. Chris McElroy at Sundance
Riffin' with Raff feat. Chris McElroyIn this episode of Raff's Brain: Riffin' with Raff, Rob sits down with filmmaker Chris McElroy for a conversation recorded live from Park City, Utah, during the Sundance Film Festival....
•
25:09
