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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

In this episode of Hot Yoga Problems, Rob reflects on a nearly empty 6AM class and the surprise return of the Bird Dog pose. Once a simple favorite, Bird Dog turns sinister with crunchy modifications and burning limbs. Rob explores why...

On this episode of Hot Yoga Problems, Rob Raffety wrestles with the moment every seasoned yogi faces: when the flow starts to feel too... automatic. A surprise sub teaches class, the sweat pours, but Rob’s brain? It’s off planning dinn...

Just when you thought hot yoga couldn’t throw any more surprises at him, Rob Raffety faces off with one-legged crow, mysterious yoga straps, and a late-night candy binge that ends in kidney mutiny. This episode captures the full absurdity of th...

Hot yoga said, “Not so fast, buddy.” In this episode, Rob Raffety gets steamrolled by a ruthless Sun B sequence that crushes his confidence and leaves him gasping for mental clarity. He talks through the pain, shares a small but mighty yoga vic...

In this wide-ranging Drive & Jive episode of Raff’s Brain, host Rob Raffety takes listeners on an emotional and nostalgic ride through the mountains of West Virginia — and through his mind. After an unplanned but unforgettable reun...

After weeks of silence, Raff reemerges from the hot room—and possibly his own ashes—to share an epic tale of yoga triumph and personal rejuvenation. In this zany and heartfelt comeback episode, he dominates CorePower Yoga 3, deciphers the myste...

In this episode of Hot Yoga Problems, Rob Raffety sweats through a mystery of his own making: the case of the missing yoga mat. With the heat rising and the clock ticking, Rob invokes Sherlock Holmes and Occam’s Razor to make sense of ...

Rob returns to the mat—and the mic—for another episode of Hot Yoga Problems, where today's challenge is Cow Face Pose: the silent destroyer of knees, hips, and egos. It's a seated pose, sure, but don't let that fool you. From anatomica...

In this episode of Hot Yoga Problems, Rob starts strong with a sweaty 6AM session before diving into a week full of travel, transitions, and tech speculation. He’s heading back to Elkins, WV to move his dad into assisted living—and rem...

Hot Yoga Problems returns with a vengeance as Rob Raffety reflects on a rough few weeks marked by hospital stays, caregiving stress, and a long-overdue return to the mat. In true Raff’s Brain style, he blends heartfelt updates with hil...

On this Drive and Jive edition of Raff’s Brain, host Rob Raffety blends introspection, media strategy, and a healthy dose of comedic detour as he makes his way through the mountains of West Virginia. Along the way, he shares a...

Hot yoga redemption! Rob Raffety returns to the mat and finds himself in the elusive zone — focused, balanced, and dominating every sequence from crow to tree pose. In this episode of Hot Yoga Problems, Rob wonders what triggered the m...

This episode of Raff’s Brain taps straight into the nostalgia vein. Rob Raffety opens a “mystery box” of sports cards and stickers from the 80s and 90s, gifted by childhood friend Johan Sebastian Herring, III aka Jon Herron. Alongside ...

In this episode of Hot Yoga Problems, Rob Raffety confronts the trials of early morning yoga, from dodging chin stands to regrettable mat placement decisions. Join Rob as he reflects on being both broken and triumphant after a 6AM clas...

Rob Raffety is back from another sweaty CorePower session, and this time he’s got more questions than answers. From his mid-level yoga effort to a game-show concept called “Name That Rain,” Rob dives into the subtle social science of mat placem...

In this episode of Riffin’ with Raff, Rob Raffety connects with art historian and educator David Gliem for a fascinating conversation about the evolution of a...

This Drive & Jive episode of Raff’s Brain takes you on a scenic and emotional journey through the hidden gems of the Carolinas. Rob reflects on reconnecting with an old friend after 25+ years, compares the aesthetics and v...

What happens when a certified-but-rusty yoga teacher gets asked to lead a chair yoga session at the office during Mental Health Awareness Month? In this silly and heartfelt Hot Yoga Problems episode, Rob Raffety reflects on his personal yoga ev...

Rob Raffety is back with another Hot Yoga Problems episode, taking you inside a brutally comedic play-by-play of his 5:30am Yoga Sculpt class. It’s 10% yoga, 90% cardio hell—and Rob’s not shy about the suffering. From claiming sacred y...