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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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12:11

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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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 #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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Raff's Brain #114: Riffin' with Raff feat. Olivier...

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2025/04/25

In this episode of Riffin’ with Raff, Rob Raffety is joined once again by graphic novelist Olivier Ballou. They dive into the realities of creative output — what it really takes to finish a project when life keeps throwing curveballs. Olivier opens up about the third and most ambitious book in his Val d'Or series, and the creative methods he uses to keep momentum: deadlines, critique groups, and professional editorial feedback. Rob reflects on his own challenges with shipping creative wo...

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Raff's Brain #113: Hot Yoga Problems - Namaste or...

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2025/04/24

In this brutally honest installment of Hot Yoga Problems, Rob Raffety emerges from a 5:30AM class dazed, drenched, and deeply confused. Wrestling with muscle pain, mental haze, and a weird post-cereal energy crash, Rob lays out three competing theories for his sorry state — including potential sickness, a rogue long walk, and the classic "two-bowl cereal trap." From pollen denial to rooster sauce as medicine, this episode blends raw vulnerability with vintage Raffety reflections. It’s a funny...

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53:42

Raff's Brain #112: Drive & Jive - SHEPHERDSTOWN OR...

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2025/04/22

On this Drive & Jive installment of Raff's Brain, Rob takes listeners along for a candid, caffeinated drive to Shepherdstown, WV, to visit Shepherd University with his niece. This road trip turns into a full-blown stream-of-consciousness odyssey—touching on college admissions madness, Waze loyalty, West Virginia nostalgia, and creative inspiration from filmmaker Robert Rodriguez. He reflects on his missed opportunity to become a Golden Horseshoe winner and an Eagle Scout, dreams up new wi...

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Raff's Brain #111: Hot Yoga Problems - My 5:30am...

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2025/04/22

In this episode of Hot Yoga Problems, Rob dives into his pre-dawn journey to a Yoga Sculpt class in Clarendon, Virginia — and all the madness that came with it. From silent coffee grinder dreams to green-light miracles on Washington Boulevard, it's a morning of small wins, big sweats, and unexpected revelations. He reflects on the challenge of categorizing hybrid workouts, makes a humble plea to tech innovators, and marvels at a consecutive streak of green lights that could make Ripley's prou...

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12:51

Raff's Brain #110: Hot Yoga Problems - I (Don't) Want...

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2025/04/19

Ever been ambushed by a yoga pose? Rob returns to the hot yoga studio and gets completely wrecked by his longtime nemesis: the dreaded baby back bend. In this episode, he channels his frustration into song (literally), serving up an improvised riff on the iconic Chili’s jingle with a side of spicy takes on yoga vulnerability, backup cameras, and the glory of pancakes for dinner. Whether you’re a yogi, a Chili’s fan (or not), or just here for the ride, you’ll laugh, cringe, and maybe even reco...

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Raff's Brain #109: Hot Yoga Problems - TECHNO GNR!...

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2025/04/12

Rob’s back in Arlington and crushing the mat—but serenity is short-lived when the sounds of a boot camp next door start leaking into the studio. And not just any noise—a techno remix of Guns N’ Roses’ Sweet Child O’ Mine. In this episode of Hot Yoga Problems, Rob dives into the absurdity of cross-studio chaos, reflects on the musical majesty of GNR, and contemplates creating a tiered ranking of yoga poses from “meh” to “masochistic.” Also: an impromptu and glitchy ChatGPT conversation about e...

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Raff's Brain #108: Hot Yoga Problems - Yin Yoga, Jump...

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2025/04/09

In this episode of Raff's Brain - Hot Yoga Problems - Rob emerges from a soul-stretching Yin Yoga class and takes us on a ride - literally and metaphorically. Broadcasting from downtown Buckhannon, WV, he reflects on the deceptive difficulty of Yin Yoga, the joys and pains of rediscovering the jump rope, and the ever-evolving etiquette of tipping culture. From foot cramps in Child’s Pose to tipping for a chicken salad sandwich, Rob lays it all out with signature warmth, wit, and introspection...

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11:25

🔥 Raff's Brain #107: Back in Ballston, Baby! Heart...

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2025/04/06

🔥 RAFF'S BRAIN #107: HOT YOGA PROBLEMS!! Back in Ballston, Baby! Heart Openers, Partridges, and Yoga Agony!! Episode Summary: Rob’s back on the mat and back in Ballston for another deeply unhinged and wildly relatable episode of Hot Yoga Problems. After a whirlwind of travel between Virginia and West Virginia, he returns to his beloved studio only to be ambushed by The Partridge Pose — a torturous, Cirque-du-Soleil-level side plank variation that may or may not have been created by an

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17:29

Raff's Brain #106: RIFFIN' W RAFF feat. CODE H -...

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2025/04/05

🎙️ Riffin’ with Raff feat. Code H – Flip Life, Plush Gold & WhatNot Dreams In this very special episode of Raff’s Brain, host Rob Raffety welcomes back Code H (aka Cody Hollen) for a deep dive into the ever-growing world of online reselling, nostalgia-fueled treasure hunting, and their grand plan to dominate the Whatnot live auction space. Recorded in their beloved hometown of Buckhannon, WV, this episode captures the first step of a new venture — the Flip Life Era. Rob and Cody hit up

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Raff's Brain #105: Cold Yoga, Warm Queso: A...

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2025/04/04

🔥 Episode Summary Rob takes us on a road trip detour to Buckhannon, West Virginia (26201), for a small-town yoga experience that’s big on charm and full of surprises. Broadcasting straight from the parking lot of Las Trancas Mexican Restaurant, he recaps his first-ever PiYo class — a Pilates–yoga hybrid that feels more “micro-torture” than mindful flow. From the surprising serenity of this North Central WV studio to thoughts on Speedy Gonzales lunch specials, punch cards, and an upcoming

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Raff's Brain #104: Drive & Jive - A Return to the Yog...

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2025/04/02

In this solo Walk & Talk episode, Rob Raffety checks in from Buckhannon, West Virginia, reflecting on family, fitness, and the fight against father time. Unable to hit his usual hot yoga studio, Rob dusts off an old habit—the yog—and takes listeners on a meandering mental jog through memory, motivation, and movement. From running his first 10K back in law school to raw-dogging a marathon, to his days as a sweaty college mascot, this episode is part confessional, part encouragement, and to...

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Raff's Brain #102: Riffin' with Raff feat. Matt...

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2025/03/27

What starts with a tweet and a copy of 12½ by Gary Vaynerchuk turns into a cross-state donut taste test between two new friends: host Rob Raffety and guest Matt Brady. Matt, a self-proclaimed foodie with a culinary background and a knack for reef design, joins Rob to unpack everything from parenting late in life to Halo nostalgia, while diving deep into the local legends of Neil’s Donuts (CT) and Creamy Delicious Donuts (WV). The two compare cake vs. yeast donuts, argue over Boston Cream vs. ...

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Raff's Brain #103: Hot Yoga Problems - YOGA ACTION in...

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2025/03/26

When Rob returns to his hometown of Buckhannon, WV, he discovers something unexpected: yoga is alive and well in rural America. In this off-brand (but 100% heartwarming) episode, Rob navigates small-town bulletin boards, unfamiliar classrooms, contact lens battles, and a deeply focused flow class in a former elementary school. It’s not hot yoga—it’s cold(ish), local, and surprisingly crowded. But it’s also warm in all the right ways: friendly people, intentional breath work, and an atmosphere...

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Raff's Brain #101 - HOT YOGA PROBLEMS - Substitute...

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2025/03/24

After a two-week hiatus filled with personal chaos and West Virginia misadventures, Rob returns to the hot yoga studio—and walks right into a substitute-led slow flow class. What follows is a sweaty odyssey through extended poses, skipped core work, and an unexpectedly spiritual Shavasana that might’ve included interdimensional travel. It's not about making progress—it's about making it to class, and maybe to the other side of consciousness. This episode is for anyone who’s ever questioned th...

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Raff's Brain #99: Riffin' with Raff feat. CODE H on...

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2025/03/22

Riffin’ with Raff is back with Episode 99, and Rob welcomes three-time guest and hometown legend Cody Hollen for a nostalgia-fueled conversation recorded live at CJ Maggie’s in Buckhannon, WV. They dig into the golden age of GI Joe, Garbage Pail Kids, comic books, and the joy of blowing up action figures in your backyard. Now armed with “adult money,” the duo explores the rebirth of childhood hobbies through modern platforms like Whatnot—where collectibles meet livestream auctions. This episo...

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Raff’s Brain #98: Drive and Jive - The THREE-LEGGED...

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2025/03/12

🐱 The THREE-LEGGED CAT Who Defied the Odds! | Raff’s Brain Drive & Jive! 🎙️ WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A CAT DISAPPEARS FOR MONTHS… AND RETURNS WITH A SHOCKING TWIST? In this episode of Drive & Jive, I take you on the road 🚗💭 for a stream-of-consciousness deep dive into one of the wildest pet stories I’ve ever lived. Leia—the three-legged warrior cat—vanished into the Appalachian wilderness, only to reappear months later, battered but alive. What happened next involved tough decisions,

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