Raff's Brain

Episode Title: Cat-Cow Chaos & The 20-Class Yoga Gauntlet Episode 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, sweatier, and way more frustrating. He breaks down his deep disdain for the cat-cow pose (why do we do this?), goes on a hilarious tangent about birds’ hollow bones (thanks, Mar...

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 that shaped their friendship. From watching legendary Penguins games on a satellite dish to playing intense roller hockey matches with friends, they reflect on how...

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 personal dressing room while the rest of us just want to grab our stuff and go ? Perfume, makeup, intense texting… meanwhile, I’m standing there, a puddle of post-yoga exhaustion...

🔥 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 CorePower Yoga’s guilt-trip emails aren’t helping. 🌟 The Pose That Broke Me: Ever tried Pentacle Pose? Aka Starfish Pose ? Sounds chill, but trust me—it’s not. Hands tingling,...

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 shares his battle with Ujjayi breathing, his ever-elusive yogi goals, and his Valentine’s Day plans featuring copious amounts of melted cheese. Along the way, we detour...

Raff's Brain - Riffin' with Raff The YouTube Experiment: Lessons in Growth & Storytelling feat. @GraubenLara Description: 🎙️ How do you grow a YouTube channel from scratch? In this episode of Riffin’ with Raff , Grauben Lara shares his experience building an educational economic channel, experimenting with different formats, and figuring out what works. We discuss the power of storyt...

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—where 4 out of 7 yogis were coughing, sneezing, sniffling, and wheezing. The question is: Should we power through sickness or stay home? 🤔 Also on the docket: Budweiser’s disappearing ac...

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 thumb my nose at the ever-approaching Grim Reaper—all while keeping it light, absurd, and just self-aware enough to (maybe) stay accountable. 🚗 Recorded while driving back from...

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! We catch up on life, talk about her newfound freedom as a licensed driver , and dive into some classic hot takes. What’s Inside This Episode? ✅ Mallory’s first solo drive —pure freedom or sh...

Riffin’ with Raff feat. Dan Francis – From Policy Summaries to Police Automation In this episode of Raff's Brain: Riffin’ with Raff , Rob sits down with Dan Francis , tech entrepreneur, Y Combinator alum, and the founder of Abel Police - a startup revolutionizing police report automation using AI. Dan shares his incredible journey from writing policy summaries in D.C. to working in San Franci...

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 start my own studio? In this episode, I brainstorm the logistics of opening a nonprofit yoga space, the challenges of heating costs, and whether I could actually get the locals hoo...

Riffin' with Raff feat. Chris McElroy In 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. Chris is an accomplished documentarian and film professional with experience in both indie projects and major Hollywood productions. They discuss his incredible...

Description: Ever had a yoga class so bad you considered just lying down and giving up? That was me today. Between lingering sickness, sleep deprivation, and a total lack of energy, my 6 AM hot yoga class turned into an absolute disaster. Sun B cycle broke me. I was panting, drenched in a cold sweat (in hot yoga?!), and even collapsed into Child’s Pose—utter defeat. But hey, I showed up. And somet...

🎙️ My First Sundance Film Festival Experience | Walk & Talk Welcome to Raff’s Brain ! I’m Rob Raffety, and today I’m taking you behind the scenes of my first-ever Sundance Film Festival experience. From high-altitude struggles to groundbreaking indie films, this episode has it all! 🎧 What’s in This Episode? ✈️ The Journey Begins: My flight to Utah, seat strategies, and the rare joy of an empt...

Hot Yoga Problems: One Week Off & Feeling Like Trash | Raff's Brain 🔥 Surviving Hot Yoga After a Brutal Week 🔥 Rob is back on the mat after a grueling week of travel, cramped economy-class flights, and some serious doomscrolling-induced sleep deprivation. One week off, and he feels like absolute trash. Can he push through the pain, sweat, and mental battles to make it through class? (Sp...

SUMMARY: In this episode of Raff's Brain, join host Rob Raffety as he heads to the 2025 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, for an unforgettable week of films, workshops, and networking. Rob partners with the Moving Picture Institute (MPI), an organization blending freedom and film, to bring you exclusive content from one of the film industry's biggest stages. From behind-the-scen...

Episode Summary: Hot yoga problems? Oh, Rob's got them. In this free-flowing episode, Rob Raffety introduces the potential for his upcoming 20-day hot yoga challenge, starting in February, with plenty of humor, introspection, and some "inverted Abbaguchi pizza roll pose" wisdom along the way. From signing up for public challenges and embracing shame as a motivator to the mental agon...

🎙️ Episode Overview In this heartwarming and hilarious episode of Raff's Brain , Rob Raffety reconnects with his old friend, Charles Blatz, for a conversation that spans nostalgia, personal growth, and the adventures of homeownership. Charles shares his journey from DC to Cleveland, detailing how he transitioned into IT, bought a historic home for a shockingly low price, and embraced a new li...

Description: In this hilariously relatable episode of Hot Yoga Problems on Raff's Brain , Rob dives into his most formidable yoga challenge yet: himself. Midnight nachos, sunrise acid reflux, and self-sabotage take center stage as Rob reflects on the hard truth—he might be his own worst yoga problem. From gastrointestinal distress during triangle pose to the awkward social dance of claiming y...

Join Rob in this fun and chaotic episode of Hot Yoga Problems , where Sunday routines meet sugary snacks and unexpected weather dilemmas. Fueled by an unofficial Red Vines sponsorship, Rob dives into the quirks of yoga schedules, diet struggles, and his undying love for a good deal at the grocery store. What to Expect: 🍬 Red Vines vs. Twizzlers : Can’t we all just get along? 🧘‍♂️ Yoga Timing Tro...

Episode Summary: In this hilariously offbeat episode of Hot Yoga Problems, Rob Raffety tackles the chaos and thrills of encountering a substitute yoga instructor 🔄. What starts as a meditation on disrupted routines evolves into a whirlwind of speed-run yoga ⏩🔥, Jazzercise nostalgia 💃, and unexpected life lessons 🌟. Through the madness, Rob discovers the ultimate truth: the real hot yoga probl...

🎙️ Episode Overview Welcome back to Raff’s Brain , the podcast about the things that fascinate and inspire host Rob Raffety. In this installment of Riffin’ with Raff , Rob sits down with his creative partner Grauben Lara to discuss their latest collaborative ventures in content creation. The episode dives into their exciting video project strategy, including brainstorming ideas, scripting, shootin...

🎙️ Episode Summary: In this special, spontaneous episode of Riffin’ with Raff , Rob Raffety reconnects with old friend Hoa Phan for a lively discussion on the NFL playoffs. From unexpected losses to bold predictions, Rob and Hoa break down the NFC and AFC matchups with humor, insight, and a dose of fan frustration. Along the way, they reflect on playoff heartbreaks, incremental progress (baby step...

🔥 Episode Summary: In this episode of Raff's Brain , Rob dives headfirst into the hilarious and relatable struggles of hot yoga, featuring a pose-by-pose breakdown of the day's challenges. Today’s main antagonist? Gorilla pose—a so-called "resting pose" that feels anything but restful. Along the way, Rob shares musings on the Apple Watch's fitness tracking quirks, societa...

Welcome back to Raff's Brain ! In this special Walk and Talk episode, Rob Raffety tackles a listener-requested topic: how to fix the Pittsburgh Steelers after their recent playoff loss to the Baltimore Ravens. With a selfie stick in hand and his thoughts streaming, Rob delivers a heartfelt, nostalgic, and insightful ode to the Steelers, the greatest NFL franchise (in his opinion). Here’s what...