Raff's Brain

🎙 Episode Summary Join Rob Raffety as he strolls through Knollwood, West Virginia, on Christmas Day with his favorite (and only youngest) niece, Mallory Moss. In this lively “Riffin’ with Raff” episode, the two dive into everything from Mallory’s movie theater job and New Year’s resolutions to the joys of cross-country running and the challenges of lacrosse. Packed with humor, advice, and a few si...

Summary: The so-called "dead week" between Christmas and New Year’s isn’t dead at all—it’s alive with opportunities! Rob dives into the challenges of staying productive and maintaining a hot yoga routine during the holiday season when schedules get thrown out of whack. From pondering the quirks of 7:15am yoga classes to considering a 31-day hot yoga challenge in January, this episode is...

Episode Summary: This episode dives into the world of hot yoga with Raff as he untangles the twists—literally and figuratively—that define his practice. From struggling with poses like the Fallen Angel to pondering the perfect yoga soundtrack (Sweet Child of Mine in Child's Pose, anyone?), Raff keeps it relatable and light. He also reflects on the music of his Gen X era, the Cranberries'...

Welcome to another episode of Raff's Brain ! Today, it’s a Walk and Talk episode where Rob Raffety explores the big questions in life while pacing through his backyard. Armed with a selfie stick, some new Bose headphones (are they even working?), and an Apple Watch, Rob dives into a stream-of-consciousness adventure you won’t want to miss. Join Rob as he talks about: Conan the Dog’s Comeback...

In this spontaneous episode of Raff's Brain , Rob Raffety sits down with his colleague Sierra Stauffer for a delightful and inspiring conversation over lunch. Sierra shares her journey from volunteering at an animal sanctuary as a teenager to becoming a pet photographer with a mission. Her business focuses on creating affordable, professional-quality portraits for pet owners and animal rescue...

Episode Summary Rob dives headfirst (literally) into the exhilarating world of inversion workshops, recounting his adventures in headstands, handstands, and the occasional yoga tracking mishap. While celebrating the triumphs of flipping his perspective, he confronts a growing yoga studio menace: post-class locker room congestion. From yogis with an affinity for excessive layers to chatty postures...

🎙️ Episode Summary: In this episode of Raff's Brain , Rob Raffety reconnects with returning guest Grauben Laura to reflect on his recent victory in the Reason vertical video contest about economic freedom . Grauben shares the story behind his entry, filmed in Zimbabwe, which led to winning the contest, prize money, and future content collaborations. The conversation evolves into brainstorming...

Hot Yoga Problems: Apple Watch FAIL & Tuxedo Pick-Up! In this episode of Raff’s Brain: Hot Yoga Problems, Rob Raffety shares a hilarious and all-too-relatable story about a tech fail during hot yoga. Have you ever tried to rely on your fancy smartwatch to get through class, only to have it utterly betray you? Rob takes us through the sweat-soaked drama of a watch FAIL that proves not all techn...

Riffin' with Raff is the interview steam of Raff's Brain podcast. In today's episode, Rob interviews his friend, colleague, and one-time McDonald's (aka "Maccas" in Australia) Employee of the Year, Dan Ryan! Raff's Brain is a show about things that are interesting to me, Rob Raffety. www. RaffsBrain.com Call the Raff's Brain Hotline! Pick a topic, make a sta...

Some rambling thoughts on my drive back from the hot yoga studio. Today's problem(s): themes songs, nice yogis, double-line joggers, & more! Hot Yoga Problems is a part of Raff's Brain, a show about things that are interesting to me, Rob Raffety. See: www. RaffsBrain.com Call the Raff's Brain Hotline! Pick a topic, make a statement, ask a question! 571-408-8058 == Episode Summar...

Some rambling thoughts and reflections recorded on a Sunday afternoon in my back yard in north Arlington, Virginia. Walk & Talk is a part of Raff's Brain , a show about things that are interesting to me, Rob Raffety. See: www. RaffsBrain.com Call the Raff's Brain Hotline! Pick a topic, make a statement, ask a question! 571-408-8058 == Summary In this episode of Raff's Brain: Wal...

Some rambling thoughts on my drive back from the hot yoga studio. Today's problem(s): my yoga mat is BUSTED! Hot Yoga Problems is a part of Raff's Brain, a show about things that are interesting to me, Rob Raffety. See: www. RaffsBrain.com Call the Raff's Brain Hotline! Pick a topic, make a statement, ask a question! 571-408-8058 == Summary In this episode of Raff’s Brain - Hot Yoga...

Some rambling thoughts on my drive back from the hot yoga studio. Today's problem(s): cold weather, credit card hackers, 200th flow, and more! Hot Yoga Problems is a part of Raff's Brain , a show about things that are interesting to me, Rob Raffety. See: www. RaffsBrain.com Call the Raff's Brain Hotline! Pick a topic, make a statement, ask a question! 571-408-8058 SUMMARY: In this c...

Some rambling thoughts on my drive back from the hot yoga studio. Today's problem(s): 75 min. C3 session as a preemptive strike on Thanksgiving! Hot Yoga Problems is a part of Raff's Brain , a show about things that are interesting to me, Rob Raffety. See: www. RaffsBrain.com Call the Raff's Brain Hotline! Pick a topic, make a statement, ask a question! 571-408-8058 === Summary In t...

Riffin' with Raff is the interview steam of Raff's Brain podcast. In today's episode, Rob interviews his friend and former colleague, Michael Tolhurst. Raff's Brain is a show about things that are interesting to me, Rob Raffety. www. RaffsBrain.com Call the Raff's Brain Hotline! Pick a topic, make a statement, ask a question! 571-408-8058 === SUMMARY In this episode of Raf...

Some rambling thoughts on my drive back from the hot yoga studio. Today's problem(s): my triumphant return to yoga dominance and the impossibility of the flying squirrel pose. Hot Yoga Problems is a part of Raff's Brain , a show about things that are interesting to me, Rob Raffety. See: www. RaffsBrain.com Call the Raff's Brain Hotline! Pick a topic, make a statement, ask a question...

Riffin' with Raff is the interview steam of Raff's Brain podcast. In today's episode, Rob interviews his oldest niece, Lindsay Moss, about her experiences as a young mother. Resources for Moms referenced by Lindsay: - Hunt, Gather, Parent by Michaeleen Doucleff - " Hey Shayla " podcast Raff's Brain is a show about things that are interesting to me, Rob Raffety. www. R...

Some rambling thoughts on my drive back from the hot yoga studio. Today's problem(s): late arrival, low turnout, and an intrusive fire alarm for the first half of class! Hot Yoga Problems is a part of Raff's Brain , a show about things that are interesting to me, Rob Raffety. See: www. RaffsBrain.com Call the Raff's Brain Hotline! Pick a topic, make a statement, ask a question! 571-...

Riffin' with Raff is the interview steam of Raff's Brain podcast. In today's episode, Rob interviews his old friend and creative collaborator, Andrew Heaton, on their way to a film screening event at Reason. Discover more great material from Andrew Heaton at: https://mightyheaton.com/ and listen to his award-eligible podcast: https://mightyheaton.com/the-political-orphanage Watch Ca...

Some rambling thoughts on my drive back from the hot yoga studio. Today's problem(s): scents and subtle smells that distract me from practice. Hot Yoga Problems is a part of Raff's Brain , a show about things that are interesting to me, Rob Raffety. See: www. RaffsBrain.com Call the Raff's Brain Hotline! Pick a topic, make a statement, ask a question! 571-408-8058 === Summary In thi...

Riffin' with Raff is the interview steam of Raff's Brain podcast. In today's episode, Rob interviews his niece, Mallory Moss, for the third time about her experiences working in a small town movie theater. Raff's Brain is a show about things that are interesting to me, Rob Raffety. www. RaffsBrain.com Call the Raff's Brain Hotline! Pick a topic, make a statement, ask a que...

Some rambling thoughts and reflections recorded after a brief visit to Pittsburgh and West Virginia. Walk & Talk is a part of Raff's Brain , a show about things that are interesting to me, Rob Raffety. See: www. RaffsBrain.com Call the Raff's Brain Hotline! Pick a topic, make a statement, ask a question! 571-408-8058 == SUMMARY: In this lively, freewheeling episode of Raff's Bra...

Some rambling thoughts on my drive back from the hot yoga studio. Today's problem(s): cold weather, crushed hips, & headstand glory! Hot Yoga Problems is a part of Raff's Brain , a show about things that are interesting to me, Rob Raffety. See: www. RaffsBrain.com Call the Raff's Brain Hotline! Pick a topic, make a statement, ask a question! 571-408-8058 SUMMARY In this episode,...

Riffin' with Raff is the interview steam of Raff's Brain podcast. In today's episode, Rob interviews his niece, Mallory Moss, about her experiences working in a small town movie theater. Raff's Brain is a show about things that are interesting to me, Rob Raffety. www. RaffsBrain.com Call the Raff's Brain Hotline! Pick a topic, make a statement, ask a question! 571-408-8058...

Some rambling thoughts on my drive back from the hot yoga studio. Today's problem(s): slow recovery from illness and strange poses to begin the class.  Hot Yoga Problems is a part of Raff's Brain , a show about things that are interesting to me, Rob Raffety. See: www. RaffsBrain.com Call the Raff's Brain Hotline! Pick a topic, make a statement, ask a question! 571-408-8058 Summary:...