
Raff's Brain
A show about things that are interesting to @RobRaffety.
Episodes
162 episodes
Raff's Brain #162: Riffin' with Raff - Fitness at 50 - PASS THE CORNBREAD!
Rob Raffety is back on Riffin’ with Raff with coach and cousin Zachariah Lawson for another honest, funny, and motivating check-in on his fitness journey at 50. This week? A plateau. But it’s not just about the scale—it's about life. R...
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Raff's Brain #161: Hot Yoga Problems - Ashnavachna’s Revenge: Crow on a Bender!
Hot yoga just broke Rob Raffety. In this episode of Hot Yoga Problems, Rob recounts his harrowing encounter with what he believes to be the most difficult pose in human history: Eka Pada Koundinyasana II—a physically impossible ...
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11:19

Raff's Brain #160 - Riffin' with Raff - Fitness at 50 - Progress Over Perfection!
Rob Raffety is four weeks into his “Fitness at 50” experiment and still going strong—thanks in large part to weekly accountability calls with his cousin and coach, Zachariah Lawson. This episode captures their candid check-in: the highs, the hi...
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Raff's Brain #159: Hot Yoga Problems - Cow Face Reckoning!
In this brutal episode of Hot Yoga Problems, Rob faces the dreaded yoga crossroads: C2 or Yoga Sculpt? After making what seemed like a minor switch-up, he’s thrown into a class that tests his body, soul, and sense of spatial reasoning....
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Raff's Brain #158: Hot Yoga Problems - YOGA SMELLS DECODED!
In this episode of Hot Yoga Problems, Rob gets real about the unspoken yet unforgettable aromas of the hot yoga studio. No, we’re not talking sweat and stink—we’re diving into the unexpectedly pleasant world of peppermint oil showers, ...
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Raff's Brain #157: Hot Yoga Problems - Have You Ever Been "Yoga Drunk?"
In this episode of Hot Yoga Problems, Rob Raffety explores the mysterious and very real state of being hot yoga drunk. After leaving his mat behind at the studio (again), Rob starts to piece together the symptoms of this sweat...
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Raff's Brain #156: Riffin' with Raff - Progress, Protein Bars, & Posture Fixes!
In this week’s Riffin’ with Raff, Rob dives into Week 2 of his midlife fitness reboot with cousin/trainer/life coach Zachariah Lawson. Spoiler alert: it’s harder than Week 1. The novelty is wearing off, the cravings are creeping in, an...
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18:35

Raff's Brain #155: Hot Yoga Problems - I SUCK at Hot Yoga (And That’s Okay)!
In this episode of Hot Yoga Problems, Rob Raffety gets taken down a few notches by a deceptively chill Core 2 class. Riding high on a streak of good sessions, Rob walks in with swagger — only to walk out annihilated in body, mind, and ...
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Raff's Brain #154: Hot Yoga Problems - Customer Service at 105 Degrees!
In this refreshingly non-sweaty edition of Hot Yoga Problems, Rob celebrates a rare moment of yogic triumph — not because he nailed a pose, but because he's finally stopped struggling. He credits discipline, consistency, and a...
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Raff's Brain #153: Hot Yoga Problems - How Many Half Moons Do I Have Left?
In this episode of Hot Yoga Problems, Rob reflects on a moment of unexpected bliss: a hands-on yoga assist so good, it might have spiritually ruined him forever. From the perils of parking lot exits to the linguistics of "grasped" vs. ...
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Raff's Brain #152: Hot Yoga Problems - Mini Blue Moon Domination!
In this radiant episode of Hot Yoga Problems, Rob Raffety basks in the rare glow of a flawless yoga class — a personal “Mini Blue Moon” experience. Riding the high of a Saturday morning session where everything just clicked (yes, even ...
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Raff's Brain #151: Riffin' with Raff - Fitness at Fifty (Zachariah Lawson)
In this debut episode of a new Riffin’ with Raff fitness series, Rob is joined by trainer and lifestyle coach Zachariah Lawson to explore the early stages of Rob’s transformation journey. They break down practical workouts, debunk fitn...
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Raff's Brain #150: Hot Yoga Problems - Ready is a Decision!
In today’s brutally honest and sweaty episode of Hot Yoga Problems, Rob recounts a humbling Yoga Sculpt class that nearly broke him—but may have kickstarted something bigger. From a CVS gum haul to a philosophical exploration of free w...
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Raff's Brain #149: Hot Yoga Problems - Fogged Windows & Fitness at Fifty!
In this Hot Yoga Problems episode, Rob unpacks a surprisingly emotional rollercoaster—being late to class. But like everything in the Raffiverse, it quickly becomes a broader reflection on life, purpose, and progress. Whether it's snagging the ...
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11:36

Raff's Brain #148: Riffin' with Raff - Fitness Begins at 50 - My Convo with Zachariah Lawson!
On this episode of Riffin’ with Raff, Rob sits down with a relative he recently reconnected with—Miami-based personal trainer Zachariah Lawson—for a raw, real, and energizing conversation about fitness, transformation, and starting aga...
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Raff's Brain #147: Hot Yoga Problems - Surviving Parking Garages, Commutes, & Fitness
Hot yoga’s got nothing on a Northern Virginia parking garage. In this raw, relatable episode of Hot Yoga Problems, Rob returns to Arlington with a dinged-up Subaru, a broken AC, and a new outlook on midlife fitness.He dives into...
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Raff's Brain #146: Hot Yoga Problems - Sweating IPAs & Dodging Patchouli in the OBX!
In this special Outer Banks edition of Hot Yoga Problems, Rob Raffety gets real about vacation vices, yogi humility, and the sensory chaos of sweating it all out. While dodging questionable scents and contact lens emergencies, he refle...
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27:07

Raff's Brain #145: Hot Yoga Problems - Namaste & Pass the Cream Cheese - OBX EDITION!!
OBX Hot Yoga left Rob Raffety physically broken and spiritually questioning everything—including whether Siri could locate a drive-thru bagel place. In this episode of Hot Yoga Problems, Raff takes us on a hilarious, chaotic, and oddly...
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Raff's Brain #144: Hot Yoga Problems - YOGA in the HEART of WEST VIRGINIA!
In this short but soothing installment of Hot Yoga Problems, Rob Raffety steps off the heated mat and into the heart of West Virginia. Broadcasting from the cozy confines of his Subaru, he recounts a mellow yet meaningful session at
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Raff's Brain #143: DRIVE & JIVE! - From OBX to NoVA - A Road Trip of the Mind
In this Drive and Jive episode of the Raff's Brain Podcast, Rob Raffety drives home from the Outer Banks and takes you on a spontaneous, fast-paced and (allegedly) insight-laden ride through his thoughts. From the meaning of O...
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Raff's Brain #142: Hot Yoga Problems - Barkan Flow Broke Me - Dispatches from OBX!
This episode of Hot Yoga Problems brings the heat—literally. Rob recounts a soul-crushing 90-minute Barkan Flow session at OBX Hot Yoga and unpacks the physical, mental, and existential crises that unfolded. Whether it's gasping throug...
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27:22

Raff's Brain #141: HOT YOGA PROBLEMS - Outer Banks, Inner Rants - OBX Recovery Ride!
In this episode of Hot Yoga Problems, Rob takes you on a post-class ride through the sweaty streets of the Outer Banks, musing on yoga-induced suffering, killer traffic, and his undying loyalty to Gen X trivia. What starts as a rant tu...
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Raff's Brain #140: Walk & Talk - KISS, Critics & Cardio!
In this episode of Raff’s Brain: Walk & Talk, Rob riffs on his evolving fitness habit, celebrates KISS receiving a Kennedy Center Honor, and dives briefly into how the band's story reflects the promise and potential of the American...
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18:35

Raff's Brain #139: Riffin' with Raff - Mallory Moss POOLSIDE LIFE CHAT - SUMMER 2025!!
In this Riffin’ with Raff episode, Rob catches up poolside with his niece and top repeat guest, Mallory Moss. They talk about her transition into senior year, balancing two jobs, exploring new activities like being a majorette, and why...
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16:48

Raff's Brain #138: Hot Yoga Problems - Extended Family Edition!
Rob Raffety turns Hot Yoga Problems into a family sweat session with sister Jenn Whitehair and niece Mallory Moss. Together, they dive into the CorePower check-in gauntlet, survive a surprisingly manageable class, and hit the grocery s...
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