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Raff"s Brain

Raff’s Brain is my playground for goofy stories, real-life adventures, and experiments in how openness, creativity, and technology can bring people together and improve our lives. Expect Hot Yoga Problems, Riffin’ with Raff, Drive & Jive / Walk & Talk, and various zany side projects that are sometimes cathartic, sometimes ridiculous, and hopefully worth your time.

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Raff's Brain #133: DRIVE & JIVE! A Road Trip Rant...

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2025/07/27

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 reunion with three lifelong friends in his hometown of Buckhannon, Rob reflects on friendship, family, aging, and the surprising power of dune buggies (sorry, side-by-sides). With signature wit and heart, Rob gets real about the value of time, the myth of refinement...

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Raff's Brain #132: Hot Yoga Problems - CRUSHING...

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2025/07/24

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 mystery of Apple branding, flirts with Pizza Hut self-sabotage, and previews some serious life moves ahead. Plus, will a legendary reunion with Code H, Nate Dogg, and Johan Sebastian Herring-Bach III really go down in West Virginia? Only time—and Raff’s mic—...

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9:49

Raff's Brain #131: Hot Yoga Problems - Thick Air &...

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2025/06/24

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 his early-morning brain fog. It's a raw and humorous reflection on forgetfulness, habit loops, and the fine line between chaos and calm on the way to the yoga studio. Outline: Sweltering heat and the paradox of hot yoga feeling coolMorning victory turns to chaos...

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Raff's Brain #130 - Hot Yoga Problems - Cow Face Cow...

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2025/06/19

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 anatomical impossibilities to nostalgic riffs on puppet masters and board games, this episode is a hilarious and brutally honest reflection on yoga limitations, getting older, and finding peace in failure (or at least in child’s pose). Outline (no timestamps): Audience f...

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Raff's Brain #129: Hot Yoga Problems - Taco Bell...

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2025/06/17

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 reminiscing hard about Taco Bell runs and hometown hierarchy. Meanwhile, his car’s sending cryptic signals, and society’s heading full throttle toward driverless vehicles. Rob riffs on risk, AI job takeover, and the critical choices we make as we age. There’s even ...

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Raff's Brain #128: Hot Yoga Problems - The Crow Pose...

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2025/06/15

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 hilarious hot yoga humility, offering insights into physical regression, motivation, and why he thrives on in-class competition. Also: a triumphant sequence that proves Rob is still king of the crow pose. This episode is a sweaty, soulful reminder to keep showing u...

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Raff's Brain #127: Drive & Jive - A Wild Idea for The...

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2025/06/01

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 personal pitch to longtime friend and Political Orphanage host Andrew Heaton: let Rob run a 30-day short-form content campaign using clips from Heaton’s podcast—no strings attached! This episode is part personal journey, part strategic blueprint, and 100% Raffety-style....

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Raff's Brain #126: Hot Yoga Problems - RETURN of the...

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2025/05/30

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 magic: a Turkey Tom sandwich? No IPAs? Or just cosmic alignment? He reflects on how rare these peak moments are and how he might replicate them in the future. Also, a little rib grilling, some West Virginia updates, and a possible foray into online selling. Outli...

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26:26

Raff's Brain #125: WHAT'S IN THE BOX?! 90s Sports...

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2025/05/19

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 baseball legends like Steve Avery, Jose Canseco, and Kirby Puckett, Rob finds a blast from his own past — Italia 90 World Cup stickers he may have collected as a kid. Part storytime, part unboxing, and all vintage vibes, this is a tribute to friendships, forgott...

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Raff's Brain #124: Hot Yoga Problems - Front Row...

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2025/05/16

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 class that left him physically crushed but spiritually smug. He skewers the absurdity of peak poses (we see you, camel), wrestles with inclusive yoga lingo, and explores the surprising wisdom in being the cautionary tale on the mat. Funny, real, and 100% relatable—t...

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9:27

Raff's Brain #123: Hot Yoga Problems - NAME THAT...

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2025/05/15

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 placement in hot yoga studios. What does your spot say about you? Could there be an app for that? Why are yawns so contagious? This episode is a stream-of-consciousness rollercoaster with the charm, wit, and observational weirdness only Raff’s Brain can deliv...

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Raff's Brain #122: Riffin' with Raff feat. Prof....

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2025/05/14

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 career, the magic of mentorship, and the joy of collecting Japanese woodblock prints. From college days in Pennsylvania to current life in the mountains of North Carolina, David recounts his journey from aspiring doctor to devoted professor—and how a single art history class reshaped everything. The episode is peppered with historical g...

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49:55

Raff's Brain #121: Drive & Jive - Greenville vs....

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2025/05/13

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 vibes of Asheville and Greenville, and shares powerful moments from his wife’s stirring commencement address at Warren Wilson College. Expect humor, introspection, rock-n-roll rants, and a passionate ranking of America’s highways. Is this the beginning of a Carolina obses...

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Raff's Brain #120: Hot Yoga Problems - Progress NOT...

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2025/05/07

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 evolution, the sudden opportunity to lead a wellness event, and how he prepared to guide coworkers through mindful movement. The episode features a full practice run-through—awkward self-talk, forgotten backbends, and all. Whether you're a yoga novice or ...

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Raff's Brain #119: Hot Yoga Problems - YOGA Becomes...

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2025/05/06

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 yoga mat real estate to airing grievances on D.C. crosswalks and mourning the lack of a killer quesadilla in the capital, this episode swings between physical collapse and food cravings with classic Raffety flair. Stay for the laughs, the lunges, and the lesson i...

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Raff's Brain #118: Hot Yoga Problems - Mystery Songs,...

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2025/05/04

On this episode of Raff's Brain: Hot Yoga Problems, Rob Raffety conquers the mat (mostly) and unpacks the real issues plaguing post-class peace—from mysterious yoga studio soundtracks to shavasana cough attacks. It’s an episode filled with real talk about allergy paranoia, overdiagnosis in the suburbs, and why chin stands just might defy human anatomy. Plus, Rob tests out a harmonization exercise that goes hilariously sideways. If you’ve ever driven a car into the ground, had a mid-yoga exist...

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13:57

Raff's Brain #117 [PART II]: Walk & Talk - Voice...

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2025/05/02

Rob is back on foot and on mic, continuing his reflective streak in Walk & Talk Pt. 2. He dissects how younger generations are shifting the way we communicate (spoiler: it's not email), revisits his recent AI-powered creative inventory, and reveals the three projects he's tentatively committed to. But this episode isn’t just talk — Rob lays out an accountability plan to drive actual progress on creative output, fitness, and health. If you've ever struggled to choose between 30 ideas—or ju...

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Raff's Brain #117 [PART I]: Walk & Talk - Raw Dogging...

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2025/05/02

Walk & Talk makes its long-awaited return as Rob laces up and hits the streets — this time, with no music, no podcast, no distractions. That’s right, it’s a raw dog 5K. In this introspective episode, Rob explores the strange serenity of exercising without tech, vents about ambient suburban noise, and takes listeners inside a late-night backyard ramble where 30+ creative ideas were unleashed. Hear how Rob uses AI tools like Otter and ChatGPT to bring order to the chaos, and why he's finall...

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Raff's Brain #116: Riffin' with Raff feat. NICK...

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2025/05/01

Filmmaker and techno-optimist Nick Tucker joins Riffin’ with Raff to talk about Decommissioned, his ambitious new sci-fi short exploring the future of warfare, drone technology, and human connection. Rob and Nick dig into the creative process behind launching a successful Seed&Spark campaign, what it takes to bring practical effects and dystopian visions to life, and why stories like these matter in an age of rapid technological acceleration. Nick also shares behind-the-scenes tales from ...

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Raff's Brain #115: Hot Yoga Problems - LEFT TURN...

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2025/04/29

Today’s Hot Yoga Problems episode is a whirlwind of classic Raff: part therapy, part traffic survival guide, part existential crisis. After crushing a solid yoga class, Rob battles a nightmare parking garage, debates whether a nice car is worth it, and accidentally stumbles into cartoon character sightings. Plus, he teases big crossover plans for Mental Health Awareness Month, including teaching yoga again after a long hiatus. It's messy, random, funny, and 100% authentic — classic Raff’s Bra...

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