Raff's Brain

Episode Summary: Oh, the joys and quirks of hot yoga in the late afternoon! In this episode of Hot Yoga Problems , Rob Raffety takes us on a sweaty, humorous journey through his recent 4:30 PM class. Rob’s usual early-morning yoga sessions bring a mix of semi-conscious serenity and a head start to the day. But what happens when he steps into an unusually crowded, acoustically lively, and wide-awak...

📝 Episode Summary: In this episode of Raff's Brain: Riffin’ with Raff , Rob Raffety sits down with longtime friend, creative collaborator, and multi-talented artist, Olivier Ballou. They discuss Olivier’s journey from a small mining town in northern Quebec to becoming a graphic novelist with a unique storytelling style. Olivier shares insights into his graphic novels, including Val d’Or , wh...

Episode Summary: In this froggy-voiced and frosty-weathered episode of Raff's Brain , we’re diving into the rollercoaster that is wintertime hot yoga. Rob reflects on his disrupted yoga practice, the legacy of 108 sun salutations on New Year’s Day, and the trials of keeping warm and motivated in snowy conditions. With wit and humor, he laments the logistical struggles of snowy streets, glitte...

Episode Summary: Host Rob Raffety is joined by Grauben Lara for an inspiring discussion about their latest creative project—a video essay submission for the Foundation for Economic Education's Economic Marvels Video Essay Contest. The duo takes listeners behind the scenes of their submission, which tells the fascinating story of Kleenex, tracing its origins back to a World War I innovation. R...

Summary: It’s 2025, and Raff is diving headfirst into the new year with a fiery combo of 108 sun salutations and unexpected car drama. Join him as he recounts the highs and lows of tackling this sacred yoga tradition, the chaotic NASCAR-level race to pump air into his tires, and his pledge to crush any obstacles this year throws at him. Equal parts hilarious and reflective, this episode is a wild...

Episode Summary: Rob Raffety teams up with Juan Ayala for a thrilling creative journey into the world of horror storytelling. In this episode of Riffin' with Raff , Rob and Juan recount their serendipitous connection, their shared passion for screenwriting, and their recent collaboration on an entry for the Moving Picture Institute's Short Film Lab. From the dark allure of the "Red...

Episode Summary As the year wraps up, Rob dives into his third hot yoga session of the week at OBX Hot Yoga in the Outer Banks. Join him for a lively discussion about the essentials of a functional yoga studio, including his hot take on mat markers , premium space reservations , and revolutionary pricing models . From the quirks of yoga mat dimensions to bold ideas for a "Raff Plan" that...

Episode Summary Raff’s bringing the heat—literally! Broadcasting from the sun-soaked Outer Banks (or the "Outer Bazanks" as he calls it), Raff dives into his adventures with hot yoga, back-to-back sessions, and the challenges of balancing intensity and relaxation. From ambitious 31-day yoga challenges to reflections on the miracle of flight, and even a broken ice machine, this episode is...

Episode Summary: In this episode of Hot Yoga Problems , Rob Raffety shares his hot yoga experiences while vacationing in the Outer Banks (OBX), North Carolina. Rob dives into the joys and quirks of maintaining his yoga practice away from home, reflecting on the differences between studios, local culture, and the universal challenges of hot yoga. From the intense heat of OBX Hot Yoga to musings abo...

🎙 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...